AIRPLANE
DESCRIPTION
AIRPLANE
OPERATIONS
MANUAL
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Page
2
Code
01
DECEMBER 20, 2002
INTRODUCTION
This Section is intended to present a general overview of the airplane,
thus initiating the reader to the EMB-145, which may, then, go through
the Sections searching more detailed information on each system.
AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION
The EMB-145 and EMB-135 models are a low wing, T-tail pressurized
airplanes, powered by two high by-pass ratio rear mounted turbofan
engines. The tricycle landing gear is all retractable, with twin tires in
each leg.
A glass cockpit panel has been developed with highly integrated on-
board avionics, thus allowing pilots to better monitor airplane general
operation.
The typical passenger configuration consists of three seats abreast,
with front galley and rear toilet, permitting to carry up to 50 passengers
for the EMB-145 model, up to 44 passengers for the ERJ 140 model
and up to 37 passengers for the EMB-135 model. Convenient
accommodation is provided for the flight crew.
For detailed information on each system, refer to the appropriate
Section in this manual.
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