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AA.IV.C.K1FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Knowledge

All specific flight and performance characteristics associated with the aircraft.

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All specific flight and performance characteristics associated with the aircraft.

Bottom line

The primary factors most affected by performance are the takeoff and landing distance, rate of climb, ceiling, payload, range, speed, maneuverability, stability, and fuel economy.

Key numbers

Key numbers for All specific flight and performance characteristics associated with the aircraft.
NumberWhat it means
250–400 mphTurboprop speed
18,000–30,000 ftTurboprop altitude
25,000 ft to tropopauseTurboprop SFC
below 400 mphProp efficiency

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-5) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-28) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AFH ch. 15 (p. 15-2) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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