How to - Normal Operating Procedures

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The following section is intended to supplement the Simplified Procedures or in-simulator Checklist. General operating guidelines are provided along with speeds and power settings to be applied per flight phase.

Engine Start 

1. The port engine is started first, followed by the starboard engine.  
2. Select the port engine. 
3. Starter master switch: START 
4. Push and hold the STARTER button until the red light above illuminates, then let go of the switch. 
5. When the RPM reaches 1200 to 1500 RPM: HPC lever to the LOCK-OUT position. 
6. Repeat the procedure for the starboard engine. 

 

After Start 

1. Set the starter master switch to SAFE. 
2. Set flaps 16.5 for take-off. 

 
Take-off 

1. Gently apply full power, which will be approximately 15,000 RPM. 
   Vr speed is between 80-110 KIAS depending on weight. 
2. Rotate gently, especially at high weights because The F27 tail clearance is limited, allow the aircraft to get airborne on its own and avoid the temptation to increase the pitch further if the aircraft does not become airborne immediately. Continuous rotation can lead to a tail strike. 
3. Once airborne, adjust your pitch accordingly to maintain a V2 speed of 80-110 KIAS. 
4. Retract the gear , turn the Landing and Taxi Lights OFF and retract both Landing Lights. 
5. At 1,000 ft AGL lower the pitch of the aircraft to accelerate.  
6. Set climb power of 400 PSI torque, retract the flaps and set the HPC levers to the OPEN position.  
7. Establish a climb speed of 140 KIAS. 

 

Climb 

1. Throughout the climb monitor the speed and adjust the vertical speed accordingly to maintain 140 KIAS. 
2. Gently reduce the vertical speed and press ALT to engage altitude hold when your desired altitude is reached. 
   Note: If using the autopilot remember that there is no altitude preselector in this aircraft.

 

Cruise

A recommended level off technique for the F27 can enhance acceleration upon reaching cruise altitude. Rather than levelling off precisely at the selected altitude, it is advisable to momentarily overshoot by approximately 200 feet.

By maintaining climb power during this phase and then descending back to the the target altitude, this 200-foot power-on descent significantly aids in achieving the desired cruise speed of approximately 180-200 KIAS.

Descent

Set power as required to maintain the current cruising speed, targeting a vertical speed of 1,000 to -1,500 FPM.

 

Approach and Landing

1. Extend the flaps when below V FE (144 KIAS) and extend the gear below V LO (168 KIAS).
   Note: 168 KIAS is also the maximum speed for landing lights extension.
2. Set the HPC levers to LOCK OUT.
3. The initial approach speed is 110 KIAS, reducing to a Target Threshold Speed between 80-100 KIAS, depending on weight.

 

Go Around

1. Apply full power and select Flaps 1 6.5 while selecting an initial pitch attitude of 10 degrees.
2. Retract the gear when a positive rate of climb is achieved.
3. Continue as per the Take -off section, accelerating at 1,000 ft AGL.