MSFS 2024 · Airliner

PMDG 747-400 Quick Reference

V-SPEEDS

SpeedValueDescription
Vmo375 KCASMax operating (EASA TCDS IM.A.196, 747-400)
MmoM 0.92Max operating Mach
Gear extend limit270 kts / M 0.82Do not exceed when extending or retracting the gear (B747-400 QRH 14.9)
V1 / VR / V2TAKEOFF REF pageComputed by the FMC for the entered weight, flap and CG; V1 is manually corrected for clutter or inoperative anti-skid

POWER SETTINGS

PhaseSetting
Takeoff - initialAdvance thrust levers to approximately 70% N1 and allow the engines to stabilize
Takeoff - setPush the TO/GA switch, then verify correct takeoff thrust is set
Takeoff - trimAdjust takeoff thrust prior to 80 knots as needed; in strong headwinds advance the levers manually before 80 knots
Acceleration heightNormally 3,000 ft (four engine); engine-out acceleration height from AA data
Thrust reductionNormally 1,500 ft
ClimbVerify climb thrust is set after gear retraction

FLAP SCHEDULE

SettingMax SpeedUse
Takeoff flaps 20Select 10, 5, 1 then UP as the speed tape displays 10, 5, 1 and UPFlap retraction schedule
Takeoff flaps 10Select 5, 1 then UP as the speed tape displays 5, 1 and UPFlap retraction schedule
Flaps UPAbove 309,000 kg limit bank angle to 15 deg until reaching UP + 20 knotsClean configuration

KEY NUMBERS

ParameterValue
Max Taxi Weight397,800 kg (877,000 lb)
Max Takeoff Weight396,893 kg (875,000 lb)
Max Landing Weight285,762 kg (630,000 lb)
Max Zero Fuel Weight246,754 kg (544,000 lb)
747-400F Max Landing Weight302,092 kg (666,000 lb)
747-400F Max Zero Fuel Weight288,030 kg (635,000 lb)
910K MTOW (400ERF / 400F)412,769 kg (910,000 lb)
Max Operating Altitude45,100 ft pressure altitude
Minimum Flight Crew2 pilots
APUPratt and Whitney Canada PW901A
Brake accumulator (min)Approximately 800 PSI, maintenance required below
Centre tank pumps OFF (climb)FUEL LOW CTR at approx 3,200 kg, pitch 5 deg or greater
Centre tank pumps OFF (cruise)FUEL LOW CTR at approx 1,300 kg, pitch below 5 deg
Brake cooling (ground, min)70 minutes