Section V: Operating Limitations

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Table of Contents

Introduction5-2
Minimum crew5-2
Instrument Markings5-2
Fuel5-2
 Emergency Fuels5-2
Engine Operating Limits5-2
 In-Flight Shutdown5-2
 Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT)5-2
 Compressor Inlet Temperature (CIT)5-5
 Engine Speed (RPM)5-5
 Oil Pressure5-5
 Exhaust Nozzle Position (ENP)5-5
Maximum Weight5-5
Load Factor Limits5-8
Flight Envelope Limits5-8
 Maximum Mach5-8
 Airspeed5-8
 Angle of Attack5-10
 Altitude5-10
 High Altitude Turns5-10
Prohibited Maneuvers5-10
Simulated Single-Engine Flight5-10
Rate of Descent5-16
Center of Gravity5-16
 Pitch Trim Indications While Subsonic5-16
 Pitch Trim Indications While Supersonic5-17
Aircraft Systems Limitations5-17
 Surface Limiter5-17
 Stability Augmentation System5-17
 Autopilot5-17
 Fuel System5-17
 Anticollision Lights5-17
 Canopy5-17
 Landing Gear5-18
 Tires5-18
 Brakes5-23
 Drag Chute5-23
 Flight Without Pressure Suit5-23
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