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I've re-written my post to remove unnecessary details. You may skip post #1 and go directly below to post #6.
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Hello. My question is about A310 Flex power takeoff on wet runways.
Either I am making some mistake in my calculations or if I am calculating correctly then it appears that at lower takeoff weights there is no Flex power takeoff when runway is wet as compared to heavy weights.
Following is an example to explain my querry (sorry its a bit too elaborated)
A/C Data:
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A310 GE Engines:
MTOW Limit (Brake Release) = 157,000
Max Landing wt limit = 124,000
Max ZFW wt limit = 114,000
For a Slats 15 / Flaps 15 Takeoff
From Dubai Rwy 12L
Taxi Fuel = 300
Trip Fuel = 13,000
Block Fuel = 23,700
ZFW = 113,000
Takeoff Data:
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Please refer to these charts: (sorry for the poor quality)
Runway Analysis Chart http://64.176.58.144/runwaychart.jpg
Takeoff Regulatory Chart http://64.176.58.144/takeoffcorrection.jpg
OAT = 25
QNH = 1005
Wind = 0
Grad 1 = 0
Grad 2 = 400
T Ref = 34
Anti-Ice = OFF
Packs = ON
Upper Box Temp = 49
Upper Box Weight = 157100
MTOW Capability = 161740
Structure Ltd MTOW = 157000
Landing Ltd MTOW = 137000
ZFW Ltd MTOW = 137400
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Thus MTOW Limit = 137000
Actual TOW = 136400
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For TOW of 136.4
V1 = 154 (from dry runway analysis chart)
VR = 163
V2 = 166
Flex = 64
Now the Runway becomes Wet!
Please refer to the Wet Runway Chart http://64.176.58.144/wetcorrection.jpg
After applying corrections according to A310 Wet Runway Operations.
MTOW Capability = 161740-2500 = 159240
V1 = 154-10 = 144
VR = 163-2 = 161
V2 = 166-2 = 164
Flex = 64-2 = 62
Min V1 = 124 (mentioned in the foot notes of A310 Wet Runway Operations)
Corrected V1 is above min V1
No Issues So Far
Now due to some reason a large amount of payload has to be off-loaded.
ZFW now becomes 96,600
Rest of the data remains unchanged.
Actual TOW now becomes 120,000
For TOW of 120.0
V1 = 131 (from dry runway analysis chart)
VR = 138
V2 = 142
Flex = 65
After applying corrections according to A310 Wet Runway Operations.
MTOW Capability = 161740-2500 = 159240
V1 = 131-10 = 121
VR = 138-2 = 136
V2 = 142-2 = 140
Min V1 = 124 (mentioned in the foot notes of A310 Wet Runway Operations)
Corrected V1 (121) is below min V1 (124)
Thus Note #2 Applies:
If V1 corresponding to actual takeoff weight is lower than min V1 (which is the case):
We will keep Min V1 as our V1 for takeoff.
Thus V1 = 124
Regarding Flex Temperature, Note #2 says:
"If Max TOW has a V1 equal to or above Min V1 decrease Flex Temp by 3 deg C per knot difference between both values"
If I understand correctly, Max TOW is the MTOW Capability (calculated earlier on) which is 159,240
According to the note, we have to check its V1.
The maximum weight given on the airport analysis chart is 157100 (which is the a/c limit)
So if I am not wrong we will check its V1, which comes out to be 159
According to the Note #2:
V1 of 159 is above min V1 of 124
So 159 - 124 = 35
Decreasing Flex Temp by 3 deg per knot difference between these values means:
35 x 3 = 105
Flex at TOW of 120.0 was 65
So 65 - 105 Means No Flex
Either I am making some mistake in my calculations or if I am calculating correctly then whats the reason that at lower takeoff weights there is no Flex takeoff when runway is wet as compared to heavy weights?
Thankyou for your patience and time.
Sorry for the inconvenience
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Hello. My question is about A310 Flex power takeoff on wet runways.
Either I am making some mistake in my calculations or if I am calculating correctly then it appears that at lower takeoff weights there is no Flex power takeoff when runway is wet as compared to heavy weights.
Following is an example to explain my querry (sorry its a bit too elaborated)
A/C Data:
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A310 GE Engines:
MTOW Limit (Brake Release) = 157,000
Max Landing wt limit = 124,000
Max ZFW wt limit = 114,000
For a Slats 15 / Flaps 15 Takeoff
From Dubai Rwy 12L
Taxi Fuel = 300
Trip Fuel = 13,000
Block Fuel = 23,700
ZFW = 113,000
Takeoff Data:
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Please refer to these charts: (sorry for the poor quality)
Runway Analysis Chart http://64.176.58.144/runwaychart.jpg
Takeoff Regulatory Chart http://64.176.58.144/takeoffcorrection.jpg
OAT = 25
QNH = 1005
Wind = 0
Grad 1 = 0
Grad 2 = 400
T Ref = 34
Anti-Ice = OFF
Packs = ON
Upper Box Temp = 49
Upper Box Weight = 157100
MTOW Capability = 161740
Structure Ltd MTOW = 157000
Landing Ltd MTOW = 137000
ZFW Ltd MTOW = 137400
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Thus MTOW Limit = 137000
Actual TOW = 136400
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For TOW of 136.4
V1 = 154 (from dry runway analysis chart)
VR = 163
V2 = 166
Flex = 64
Now the Runway becomes Wet!
Please refer to the Wet Runway Chart http://64.176.58.144/wetcorrection.jpg
After applying corrections according to A310 Wet Runway Operations.
MTOW Capability = 161740-2500 = 159240
V1 = 154-10 = 144
VR = 163-2 = 161
V2 = 166-2 = 164
Flex = 64-2 = 62
Min V1 = 124 (mentioned in the foot notes of A310 Wet Runway Operations)
Corrected V1 is above min V1
No Issues So Far
Now due to some reason a large amount of payload has to be off-loaded.
ZFW now becomes 96,600
Rest of the data remains unchanged.
Actual TOW now becomes 120,000
For TOW of 120.0
V1 = 131 (from dry runway analysis chart)
VR = 138
V2 = 142
Flex = 65
After applying corrections according to A310 Wet Runway Operations.
MTOW Capability = 161740-2500 = 159240
V1 = 131-10 = 121
VR = 138-2 = 136
V2 = 142-2 = 140
Min V1 = 124 (mentioned in the foot notes of A310 Wet Runway Operations)
Corrected V1 (121) is below min V1 (124)
Thus Note #2 Applies:
If V1 corresponding to actual takeoff weight is lower than min V1 (which is the case):
We will keep Min V1 as our V1 for takeoff.
Thus V1 = 124
Regarding Flex Temperature, Note #2 says:
"If Max TOW has a V1 equal to or above Min V1 decrease Flex Temp by 3 deg C per knot difference between both values"
If I understand correctly, Max TOW is the MTOW Capability (calculated earlier on) which is 159,240
According to the note, we have to check its V1.
The maximum weight given on the airport analysis chart is 157100 (which is the a/c limit)
So if I am not wrong we will check its V1, which comes out to be 159
According to the Note #2:
V1 of 159 is above min V1 of 124
So 159 - 124 = 35
Decreasing Flex Temp by 3 deg per knot difference between these values means:
35 x 3 = 105
Flex at TOW of 120.0 was 65
So 65 - 105 Means No Flex
Either I am making some mistake in my calculations or if I am calculating correctly then whats the reason that at lower takeoff weights there is no Flex takeoff when runway is wet as compared to heavy weights?
Thankyou for your patience and time.
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"Landing Ltd MTOW = 137000
ZFW Ltd MTOW = 137400
Thus MTOW Limit = 137000"
.. doesn't make a lot of sense, and I should have resisted jumping in because I'm not an expert on A310 and I'm not going to become one.
But I do know that from a 4000m runway at 25 deg C the maximum permissible TOW is not 137t. Almost certainly 157t.
You'd better have another look at those tables.
ZFW Ltd MTOW = 137400
Thus MTOW Limit = 137000"
.. doesn't make a lot of sense, and I should have resisted jumping in because I'm not an expert on A310 and I'm not going to become one.
But I do know that from a 4000m runway at 25 deg C the maximum permissible TOW is not 137t. Almost certainly 157t.
You'd better have another look at those tables.
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Hi Oldchina
Structure Ltd MTOW = 157000
Landing Ltd MTOW = 137000
ZFW Ltd MTOW = 137400
The Maximum TOW limit for this particular takeoff will be the lower of the above values which is 137000. That's what I meant.
In any case I think I need to cut down on this lengthy post. I think I've given some unnecessary details.
Structure Ltd MTOW = 157000
Landing Ltd MTOW = 137000
ZFW Ltd MTOW = 137400
The Maximum TOW limit for this particular takeoff will be the lower of the above values which is 137000. That's what I meant.
In any case I think I need to cut down on this lengthy post. I think I've given some unnecessary details.
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OK guys sorry for the mess. I've rewritten my query. Hopefully its better this time.
Please refer to the following chart:
A310 Wet Runway Correction Chart http://64.176.58.144/wetcorrection.jpg
My querry is about the flex temperature correction given in Note (point no 2) at the end of this chart. The note says:
If V1 corresponding to actual takeoff weight is lower than min V1 then keep Min V1 as V1 for takeoff.
Regarding Flex Temperature, point no 2 of the note says:
If Max TOW has a V1 equal to or above Min V1 decrease Flex Temp by 3 deg C per knot difference between both values.
First of all which Max TOW is under discussion?
Structure limited Max TOW, which is 157000
or
Performance regulated Max TOW, which can be above or below 157000
or
Max TOW for a particular takeoff which relates to the lower of structure limited, landing limited and ZFW limited RTOW.
For an example please refer to the following runway analysis chart http://64.176.58.144/runwaychart.jpg
Lets say the TOW is 136.4t on a runway more than 3000 meters in length.
In calm wind conditions V1 will be 154
After 10 knots of reduction for wet runway it will be 144
Considering it a slats15/flaps15 takeoff, min V1 is 124
Since Corrected V1 is above min V1 there is no issue.
Now assume the TOW is 120.0t on the same runway.
In calm wind conditions V1 will be 131
After 10 knots of reduction for wet runway it will be 121
Considering slats15/flaps15 takeoff, min V1 is 124
Since the corrected V1 is now below min V1,
Our takeoff V1 will be 124 (which is min V1) but we will have to adjust the flex temperature.
Accroding to point no 2 of the note:
"If Max TOW has a V1 equal to or above Min V1 decrease Flex Temp by 3 deg C per knot difference between both values"
If max TOW is 157t then its V1 is 159 for calm wind condition.
Min V1 is 124
Then 159 - 124 = 35
Decreasing Flex Temp by 3 deg per knot difference between these values means:
35 x 3 = 105
Flex at TOW of 120.0t is 65
Thus 65-105 Means No Flex
So why at lower takeoff weights there is no Flex takeoff when runway is wet as compared to heavy weights?
Thankyou for your patience and time.
Please refer to the following chart:
A310 Wet Runway Correction Chart http://64.176.58.144/wetcorrection.jpg
My querry is about the flex temperature correction given in Note (point no 2) at the end of this chart. The note says:
If V1 corresponding to actual takeoff weight is lower than min V1 then keep Min V1 as V1 for takeoff.
Regarding Flex Temperature, point no 2 of the note says:
If Max TOW has a V1 equal to or above Min V1 decrease Flex Temp by 3 deg C per knot difference between both values.
First of all which Max TOW is under discussion?
Structure limited Max TOW, which is 157000
or
Performance regulated Max TOW, which can be above or below 157000
or
Max TOW for a particular takeoff which relates to the lower of structure limited, landing limited and ZFW limited RTOW.
For an example please refer to the following runway analysis chart http://64.176.58.144/runwaychart.jpg
Lets say the TOW is 136.4t on a runway more than 3000 meters in length.
In calm wind conditions V1 will be 154
After 10 knots of reduction for wet runway it will be 144
Considering it a slats15/flaps15 takeoff, min V1 is 124
Since Corrected V1 is above min V1 there is no issue.
Now assume the TOW is 120.0t on the same runway.
In calm wind conditions V1 will be 131
After 10 knots of reduction for wet runway it will be 121
Considering slats15/flaps15 takeoff, min V1 is 124
Since the corrected V1 is now below min V1,
Our takeoff V1 will be 124 (which is min V1) but we will have to adjust the flex temperature.
Accroding to point no 2 of the note:
"If Max TOW has a V1 equal to or above Min V1 decrease Flex Temp by 3 deg C per knot difference between both values"
If max TOW is 157t then its V1 is 159 for calm wind condition.
Min V1 is 124
Then 159 - 124 = 35
Decreasing Flex Temp by 3 deg per knot difference between these values means:
35 x 3 = 105
Flex at TOW of 120.0t is 65
Thus 65-105 Means No Flex
So why at lower takeoff weights there is no Flex takeoff when runway is wet as compared to heavy weights?
Thankyou for your patience and time.
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Sure, Dubai runway will dry up faster than we can sort this out.
A lot of you can't even agree on the definitions: TOW, MTOW, MDTOW, RTOW, Landing Limited MTOW (wtf is this one?) ....
Lucky it's not an emergency.
A lot of you can't even agree on the definitions: TOW, MTOW, MDTOW, RTOW, Landing Limited MTOW (wtf is this one?) ....
Lucky it's not an emergency.
So why at lower takeoff weights there is no Flex takeoff when runway is wet as compared to heavy weights?
In your second example where min V1 is 124 and is higher than your calculated V1 which is 121, my logical aerospace mind says that it is this 3 knot difference between 121 & 124 which necessitates a (3 x 3) = 9 degree C reduction in the flex temperature value.
I say this only because it makes sense...
In addition, I would guess your actual allowed flex values for the heavier weights are lower than the lighter weights also.
I could certainly be wrong. Communication is a fragile thing and the guidance is poorly written and formatted. Check with your tech pilots.
Actually, I just wanted to say that during the performance section of ground school in all transport category aircraft I flew, we were required to do manual (gasp) performance calculations which included determining the most restrictive of structural, runway, WAT or landing limit weight for takeoff. Maybe not done anymore?
It's interesting to read here recently some of the comments in this thread and other threads about never having been exposed to "a range of V1's" or a 'landing limit for takeoff' from posters who are 20,000 hour & 30 year vets. However, it may be just a matter of 'use it or lose it'.
(Disclaimer: I'm not a 310 guy.)
Last edited by OK465; 19th Feb 2012 at 20:41. Reason: comment on flex values
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Hi OK465
Thankyou for your time. Much appreciated.
That sounds sense to me as well but what is mentioned in the note is causing confusion. It says:
"If Max TOW has a V1 equal to or above Min V1 decrease Flex Temp by 3 deg C per knot difference between both values"
i.e. to calculate the difference, the two V1's involved are min V1 and Max Tow V1
min V1 is 124, as clearly given.
But what is the Max Tow V1? It cant be 121.
or may be "Both Values" mean min V1 and corrected V1. In this case we have to assume that the note is not properly written, as you mentioned in your post.
Anyhow thanks once gain for your input. Greatly appreciated.
Thankyou for your time. Much appreciated.
my logical aerospace mind says that it is this 3 knot difference between 121 & 124 which necessitates a (3 x 3) = 9 degree C reduction in the flex temperature value.I say this only because it makes sense...
"If Max TOW has a V1 equal to or above Min V1 decrease Flex Temp by 3 deg C per knot difference between both values"
i.e. to calculate the difference, the two V1's involved are min V1 and Max Tow V1
min V1 is 124, as clearly given.
But what is the Max Tow V1? It cant be 121.
or may be "Both Values" mean min V1 and corrected V1. In this case we have to assume that the note is not properly written, as you mentioned in your post.
Anyhow thanks once gain for your input. Greatly appreciated.
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If V1 corresponding to actual TOW is lower than minimum V1
and xyz
retain minimum V1 as V1 and decrease flexible temperature by 3°C per kt difference between both values.
Read it like this and it makes perfect sense.
The wet reduction of V1 creates a performance reduction which we can normally live with. However, if we are so light that the performance reduction puts V1 below Vmcg then I have to use an assumed weight (the weight who's v1 = vmcg) and increase the reduced thrust to the value required for this assumed weight.
Reducing the flex temp increase the thrust and I do this until the thrust is correct for my new assumed weight.
i.e. 3 kt x 3 °C in your example.
and xyz
retain minimum V1 as V1 and decrease flexible temperature by 3°C per kt difference between both values.
Read it like this and it makes perfect sense.
The wet reduction of V1 creates a performance reduction which we can normally live with. However, if we are so light that the performance reduction puts V1 below Vmcg then I have to use an assumed weight (the weight who's v1 = vmcg) and increase the reduced thrust to the value required for this assumed weight.
Reducing the flex temp increase the thrust and I do this until the thrust is correct for my new assumed weight.
i.e. 3 kt x 3 °C in your example.