Extra EA 400 - 2.17 Other Limitations

Pilot’s Operating Handbook Section 2
EXTRA 500 Limitations
2.16.d Tires
Maximum tire limit speed: 140 KCAS
Nose wheel tire size: 5.0-5 6 ply
Nose wheel tire pressure: 0.35 MPa (51 psi)
Main wheel tire size: 15 x 6.0-6 10 ply
Main wheel tire pressure: 0.51 MPa (74 psi)
2.17 Other Limitations
2.17.a Maximum Operating Altitude Limit
The maximum certified aircraft operating altitude is 25.000 ft.
2.17.b Outside Air Temperature Limits
Minimum indicated outside air temperature (IAT) for engine
starting:
- primary fuel: +4 °C (+40 °F)
- alternate cold weather fuel: -18 °C (0 °F)
- alternate cold weather fuel (preheated): -32 °C (-25 °F)
Note It is recommended to use auxiliary power source or preheat
to the battery for starting engine below –18 °C (0 °F)
Minimum indicated outside air temperature (IAT) for normal
operation:
- primary fuel: +4 °C (+40 °F)
- alternate cold weather fuel: -32 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum indicated outside air temperature (IAT):
Aircraft shall not be operated when takeoff ambient temperature
exceeds ISA+23 °C (ISA+41 °F) i.e. +38 °C (+100 °F) on SL.
2.17.c Ground Power Supply Limits
The maximum setting for ground power supply are:
- Voltage: 28 V DC
- Current: 1200 Amps
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