MSFS 2024 · Airliner
Avro RJ85 (Just Flight) Quick Reference
V-SPEEDS
| Speed | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vmo | 300 KIAS | RJ70 and RJ85. RJ100 is 305 KIAS |
| Mmo | M0.72 or M0.73 | The manual gives both values |
| Va (flaps up) | 220 KIAS | Airspeed limitations page. The design manoeuvring speed table gives 230-235 kt for the RJ85 flaps retracted |
| Va (flaps 18) | 175 KIAS | RJ85. RJ70 is 170 KIAS |
| Vlo / Vle | 205 KIAS | Landing gear operating speed. Gear must not be operated above 20,000 ft |
| Bird impact limit | 250 KIAS | Below 8,000 ft |
| Max with yaw damper inoperative | 240 KIAS | RJ85. RJ70 is 230 KIAS with an additional 25,000 ft ceiling; no limitation for the RJ100 |
| V1 / VR / V2 / VFTO | Per weight and flap - set on the TRP | Read from the speeds flipchart. The manual's tutorial example at light weight with flap 18 gives V1 124, VR 124, V2 131, VFTO 172 |
| Vref | Per landing weight and flap | 1.3 times the stalling speed for the flap setting. Tutorial example: VREF33 111 kt |
| Vapp | Threshold speed + 5 kt | Basic threshold speed is Vref, increasable by up to 14 kt for gusts and icing |
| Turbulence penetration | 245 kt / 0.6 M | Whichever is lower. Select CONT IGN A and B ON |
| Clean holding speed | 210 KIAS | Comfortable clean hold. Not below VFTO + 10 with flaps up, or VREF33 + 30 with flap 18 |
POWER SETTINGS
| Phase | Setting |
|---|---|
| Takeoff | Stabilise at 45-55 percent N1, then TOGA. TOGA REDU with an assumed temperature is normal; TOGA MAX for a fully rated takeoff |
| Climb | CLIMB NORM after takeoff. CLIMB MAX when 1,000 ft/min can no longer be achieved at long range climb speed |
| Climb speed | Long range 250 kt / 0.62 M (0.64 M above 41,000 kg TOW); high speed 280 kt / 0.66 M; steep gradient 210 kt; above FL310 0.66 M |
| Cruise | Normally limited to CLIMB NORM. Long range 235 kt / 0.68 M (RJ70 and RJ85), 240 kt / 0.68 M (RJ100); intermediate Vmo / 0.67 M; high speed Vmo / Mmo |
| Descent | High speed Mmo / 290 kt; long range 0.60 IMN / 250 kt. 2,000 ft/min is normally sufficient, typically 1,000 ft/min below 18,000 ft |
| Approach | Initial approach clean between 250 kt and VFTO + 10; 210 kt comfortable. Aim for 160 kt with flap 18 approaching the final descent point |
| Go-Around | N1GA, pitch towards 10 degrees, GA flap 24 (from 33) or 18 (from 24), airbrake IN, climb not below Vref for the landing flap + 5 kt |
FLAP SCHEDULE
| Setting | Max Speed | Use |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Any | Cruise and climb. Minimum manoeuvring speed VFTO + 15 |
| 18 deg | 215 kt (RJ85) | Preferred takeoff setting and initial approach. Maximum for holding 175 kt. Minimum manoeuvring VREF33 + 30 or VREF24 + 20 |
| 24 deg | 180 kt (RJ85) | Approach, and a permitted landing flap if the FLAP 24/33 switch is fitted. Minimum manoeuvring VREF33 + 20 or VREF24 + 10 |
| 30 deg | 170 kt (RJ85) | Contaminated runway takeoff; intermediate setting to assist speed reduction and useful on a three-engined approach |
| 33 deg | 150 kt (RJ85) | Normal landing flap. Mandatory for automatic landings and CAT 2 / CAT 3 approaches. Minimum manoeuvring VREF33 + 10 |
ENGINE LIMITS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four Avco Lycoming ALF507-1F turbofans, 7,000 lb (31 kN) static thrust each, 5.7:1 bypass |
| Normal takeoff | N1 97.0 percent (100 for 10 sec), N2 98.8 percent (100 for 10 sec), EGT 632 degC (685 for 15 sec) |
| Maximum continuous | N1 97.0 percent, N2 96.9 percent, EGT 613 degC |
| Start and relight EGT | 649 degC, 713 degC for no more than 10 seconds |
| Ground idle N2 | 49-54 percent FADEC ON; 49-75 percent FADEC OFF. Minimum oil pressure 25 PSI |
| Flight idle N2 | 59 percent minimum; 67 percent with engine anti-ice on. Minimum oil pressure 35 PSI |
| Oil | Maximum temperature 133 degC. At maximum continuous, oil pressure 85 PSI minimum and 107 PSI maximum |
| In-flight start envelope | N2 6 percent or greater, 20,000 ft or below, IAS 185-240 kt. Not to be attempted if N2 has read below 1 percent for more than seven minutes |
| Fuel temperature | Maximum +55 degC, minimum +3 degC at delivery to the engine |
| Maximum operating altitude | 35,000 ft with a fully automatic pressurisation system |
KEY NUMBERS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| MTOW (RJ85) | 43,998 kg / 97,000 lb |
| Max landing weight (RJ85) | 38,555 kg / 85,000 lb |
| Max zero fuel weight (RJ85) | 35,833 kg / 79,000 lb |
| Empty weight (RJ85) | 24,820 kg / 54,719 lb |
| Range with max payload (RJ85) | 1,366 nm |
| Economical cruise | 394 TAS at 33,000 ft |
| Max occupants (RJ85) | 118 including crew |
| Baggage limits | Forward 1,520 kg, aft 1,506 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 3,096 US gal / 11,728 litres. Wing asymmetry must not exceed 680 kg |
| Max crosswind (RJ85) | 35 kt demonstrated for takeoff and landing; 15 kt for an automatic landing |
| Cabin differential | 7.5 PSI to 27,000 ft, 7.6 PSI above; not more than 0.1 PSI during takeoff and landing |
| Steep approach | 4.5 to 6 degrees, requires a steep approach monitor system, flap 33 and an operative airbrake. Max certificated approach angle 6 deg (RJ70/RJ85), 5.5 deg (RJ100) |
| Stabilised approach gate | 1,000 ft IMC / 500 ft VMC; landing checklist complete by 500 ft |
| Airbrake for landing | Out by 500 ft for CAT 2, CAT 3 and autoland; otherwise may be left in until below 200 ft. Selecting at 100 ft usually gives the target threshold speed |
| Brake cooling | 15 minutes minimum with all brake fans operative, reducible to no less than 5 minutes under stated conditions |
| Engine start order | 4, 3, 2, 1 |
| Variants covered | RJ70, RJ85, RJ100 |