Takeoff Performance Chart Description

• Chart Heading – The chart heading specifies the performance criteria that were used in the Runway
Analysis. Items included are Aircraft Type, Engine Type, Airplane Flight Manual Revision Number,
Flap Setting, Airport IATA/ICAO identifier, Airport Name, Airport City/State/Territory, Airport
Elevation, and Obstacle Criteria.

• Configuration – This section provides a list of variables that affect aircraft performance. A few
examples of configuration items are Bleeds On/Off, APR On/Off, Anti-Skid Inoperative, Runway
Contaminants, etc. These options are selectable when computing a new analysis.

• Runway Notes – This section provides information about the selected runways, including
intersection information, temporary runway details, etc.

• Temperature – The surface temperature upon which the performance data is based. The maximum
temperature shown on the chart corresponds to the maximum operational temperature for airport
elevation.

• Takeoff Power Setting – The takeoff thrust power setting, whether in torque, EPR, or N1, for airport
surface temperature and elevation.

• Runway/Obstacle Weight Limits – The zero wind, standard atmospheric pressure weight limit
which takes into account the following limitations: Accel-Go, Accel-Stop, Minimum Control Speeds,
All-Engines Operating Go, Brake Energy, Tire Speed, Obstacle Clearance, and Flight Path/ Level-Off
Altitude Limitations. Corrections are given for wind and non-standard pressure.

• V1 – V1 will be listed for optimized calculations only. This speed is presented for use at the zero-wind,
standard pressure limit weight. This speed is optimized for the corresponding takeoff weight limit
and may be used for lower weights provided that V1 does not exceed Vr for the actual takeoff weight.
The V1 displayed should not be used for non-standard conditions.

• Climb Limit – The climb limit is a weight that meets the minimum climb gradients required for each
takeoff flight path segment as defined in the certification regulations. The climb limit is based on
reported surface temperature and airport elevation only. The Climb Limit is INDEPENDENT of
runway in use or any obstruction/terrain clearance criteria.

Limit Codes
• ST = Structurally Limited – the maximum certified structural weight limit*
• FL = Field Length Limited – the maximum weight at which an aircraft complies with the
appropriate airworthiness rules governing runway length, runway gradient (slope), airport
elevation, temperature, wind, pressure altitude (QNH), and runway contamination.
• O = Obstacle Limited – the maximum weight at which obstacle clearance is acheived in
compliance with the appropriate airworthiness standards.
• TS = Tire Speed Limited – the maximum weight at which an aircraft will not exceed maximum tire
speed ratings.
• BE = Brake Energy Limited – the maximum weight at which the brakes are still able to absorb the
amount of energy required to stop the aircraft.
• FP = Flight Path/Level-Off Altitude Limited – the maximum weight at which an aircraft will
complete those portions of the flight path profile that require takeoff thrust within the takeoff
thrust time limits.
• NA – Takeoff/Landing is Not Authorized.

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* Structural weight limits are aircraft-specific and must always be followed. In some circumstances APG
may provide takeoff or landing weights that exceed those allowed for the operator’s individual aircraft. It is
up to the operator to ensure that structural weight limitations are always followed.

Runway Identifiers
• Full-length runways are indicated by the basic identifier, i.e. 34L
• Intersection departures include the intersection identifier, i.e. 34L-A
• Temporary/construction runway lengths are designated by the letters “TMP” or “TP”, i.e. 34LTMP
• Special Departure Procedures include the text “DP”, i.e. 34LDP
• Runways designated with the letters “SHP” are for use when a ship is present on the departure
end
• Non-standard runway identifiers, such as intersections, temporary runways, etc. will be
accompanied by a “Runway Note” on the report page. These notes help to further clarify what is
being taken into account for that particular runway.
o Intersections will list the intersection identifier and available runway length
▪ i.e. RWY 34L-K INTXN T/O FROM K - 9341 FT
o Temporary runways will include what temporary considerations are taken
▪ i.e. RWY 34LTMP FOR USE WHEN SOUTH 370 FT CLOSED

NOTE: Some runways/airports require a “Special Departure Procedure” in order to optimize takeoff weight
in terrain/obstacle sensitive areas. The specific description of the Special Departure Procedure is outlined on
a separate page attached to the takeoff airport analysis. These procedures describe the non-standard, one
engine inoperative, departure flight path. The maximum allowable takeoff weights presented in the
subsequent analyses are based upon the specific procedure(s) outlined. If there is no “DP” attached to the
runway identifier, the takeoff weights are predicated upon a STRAIGHT OUT departure.

Definitions/Abbreviations

Obstacle Criteria – Obstacle clearance criteria including horizontal and vertical obstacle clearance
requirements. The available options are FAA_CIRC, ICAO, AUS, and HKG.
• FAA_CIRC – Obstacle clearance criteria as outlined in FAA AC 120-91 “Area Analysis Method”
• ICAO - Obstacle clearance criteria as outlined in EASA-OPS 1.495
• AUS - Obstacle clearance criteria as outlined in CASA CAO Section 20.7.1B
• HKG - Obstacle clearance criteria as outlined in CAD Cap 448C Schedule 15.

TORA – Takeoff Run Available – the runway length declared available and suitable for the ground run of
an aircraft taking off

TODA – Takeoff Distance Available - the TORA plus the length of any remaining runway or clearway
beyond the far end of the TORA

ASDA – Accelerate Stop Distance Available – the runway plus stopway length declared available and
suitable for the acceleration and deceleration of an aircraft aborting a takeoff

LDA – Landing Distance Available – the runway length declared available and suitable for landing an
aircraft

LVL OFF – The level-off altitude/acceleration altitude in Height above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) to be used
with the Runway Analysis. This altitude must be used in accordance with the flight path profile in
the aircraft’s AFM. Leveling off above or below the APG provided level-off altitude may result in
obstacle clearance violations or exceed engine takeoff thrust time limits. Customers may have
APG set a minimum level-off height of at least 400 ft. Depending on aircraft type, this height may
be increased to allow for an extended second segment climb for obstacle clearance requirements.
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 Procedure for Determining Maximum Allowable Weight – Takeoff
1. Locate the row that corresponds with the desired temperature
2. Read the Power Setting to be used at this temperature
3. Determine the Uncorrected Runway/Obstacle Weight Limit for the desired runway

4. Make the appropriate corrections for wind, QNH, and/or Bleeds and other options. This is the
Corrected Runway/Obstacle Weight Limit
5. Determine the Uncorrected Level-Off Height
6. Make the appropriate corrections for wind, QNH, and/or Bleeds and other options. This is the
Corrected Level Off Height
7. Determine the Uncorrected Climb Weight Limit for the given temperature
8. Make the appropriate corrections for QNH and/or Anti-Ice. This is the Corrected Climb Weight
Limit
The Maximum Takeoff Weight is the lowest of the Corrected Runway/Obstacle Weight Limit,
the Corrected Climb Weight Limit, and the Structural Takeoff Weight Limit.

(Example calculation on next page)

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 Procedure for Determining Maximum Allowable Weight – Takeoff
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EXAMPLE:
Runway 33DP
Temperature = 5 degrees
Wind = 4 kt headwind
QNH = 29.75 in Hg

Power Setting = 92.7

Uncorrected Runway/Obstacle Weight Limit = 43,792 lbs
Wind Correction = 76 lbs * 4 kts = 304 lbs
QNH Correction = 29.92 - 29.75 = 0.17 * -212 lbs per 0.1 = 1.7 * -212 lbs = -360.4 lbs
Corrected Runway/Obstacle Weight Limit = 43,792 + 304 -360.4 = 43,745 lbs

Uncorrected Level-Off Height = 9,338 ft MSL

No correction required for Wind or QNH in this scenario
Corrected Level Off Height = 9,338 ft MSL

Uncorrected Climb Limit = 48,200 lbs

QNH Correction = 29.92 – 29.75 = 0.17 * -177 lbs per 0.1 = 1.7 * -177 lbs = -300.9 lbs
Corrected Climb Weight Limit = 48,200 lbs – 300.9 lbs = 47,899 lbs

Structural Takeoff Weight Limit = 48,200 lbs

Maximum Takeoff Weight is the lowest of the Runway/Obstacle, Climb, and Structural Limit
Weights. Therefore, the Maximum Takeoff Weight for this example is 43,745 lbs

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 Landing Performance Chart Description
• Chart Heading – The chart heading specifies the performance criteria that were used in the Runway
Analysis. Items included are Aircraft Type, Engine Type, Airplane Flight Manual Revision Number,
Flap Setting, Airport IATA/ICAO identifier, Airport Name, Airport City/State/Territory, and Airport
Elevation.

• Configuration – This section provides a list of variables that affect aircraft performance. A few
examples of configuration items are Bleeds On/Off, APR On/Off, Anti-Skid Inoperative, Runway
Contaminants, etc. These options are selectable when computing a new analysis.

• Runway Notes – This section provides information about the selected runways, including
intersection information, temporary runway details, etc.

• Approach Climb Limits – The approach climb weight limit meets the minimum climb gradients
required for the approach climb (go-around) phase of landing as defined in the certification
regulations. The approach climb weight limit is based on reported surface temperature and airport
altitude only. The approach climb weight limit is independent of runway in use, missed approach
procedure to be used, and any obstacle/terrain clearance criteria.

• Field Length Weight Limits/Distances – The zero wind runway weight limit corresponding to the
runway’s landing distance available (LDA). Landing weight limits and distances required are shown
for:

Dry runway and WET runway (note: The WET runway performance data is based upon a
factor of 115% as outlined within applicable regulations)
Regulatory Destination Airport factors of:
60% (1.67)
80% (1.43)
100% - UNFACTORED
Wind components of -10 Tailwind, 0 wind, 10 and 40 knots of Headwind.
Destination airport temperature.

Runway Identifiers
• Full-length runways are indicated by the basic identifier, i.e. 34L
• Temporary/construction runway lengths are designated by the letters “TMP” or “TP”, i.e. 34LTMP
• Non-standard runway identifiers, such as temporary runways, etc. will be accompanied by a
“Runway Note” on the report page. These notes help to further clarify what is being taken into
account for that particular runway.
o Temporary runways will include what temporary considerations are taken
▪ i.e. RWY 34LTMP FOR USE WHEN SOUTH 370 FT CLOSED

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 Procedure for Determining Maximum Allowable Weight – Landing

1. Locate the limit weight for the required Approach Climb Gradient and temperature. This becomes
your Approach Climb Weight Limit.

2. Locate the section under Field Length Weight Limits/Distances that corresponds with the desired
runway. LDA, Slope, and Runway Condition are provided for your information.
3. Locate the set of rows that correspond with the actual headwind, reported by ATIS or METAR
4. Locate the row that corresponds with the desired temperature
5. Locate the column that corresponds with the desired landing factor
6. Read the Field Length Weight Limit from the appropriate column/row
7. Read the corresponding Landing Distance Required for that limit weight
a. This distance already takes into account the landing factor required, NOT the actual
landing distance.
The Maximum Landing Weight is the lowest of the Approach Climb Weight Limit, the Field
Length Weight Limit, and the Structural Landing Weight Limit.

EXAMPLE:
Runway 10
Temperature = 32 degrees
Wind = 10 kt headwind
Required Approach Climb Gradient = 2.1%
Operational Landing Factor Required = 60%

Approach Climb Weight Limit = 38,000 lbs

Field Length Weight Limit = 34,107 lbs
Landing Distance Required = 4,800 ft
Structural Landing Weight Limit = 38,000 lbs

Maximum Landing Weight is the lowest of the Approach, Field Length, and Structural Landing
Weight Limit. Therefore, the Maximum Landing Weight for this example is 34,107 lbs.

NOTE: Landing pages only display a limited number of temperatures due to the amount of data
presented. If a different landing temperature is desired, use the “Use Temp” feature just prior to clicking
“Compute” when running a new analysis. Be sure to specify the desired temperature and ensure the “Use
Temp” box is checked before clicking compute. Alternatively, temperature step size can be adjusted for
each aircraft by request. Please contact APG for further information.
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