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Old 3rd February 2004 | 19:24
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Mark 1
 
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From: S Warwickshire
As I understand it, this isn't imposed as a limit for several reasons.
E.g.:

It cannot be determined exactly as wind will vary by height, location, time etc., so the pilots observed wind may vary either way from a reported wind.

Upto the limit of being able to roll out in a straight line using available control forces, the requirement is one of pilot skill in transitioning from a crabbed or wing down approach to a touchdown without appreciable sideways drift. Thus a more experienced and skilled pilot may reasonably attempt a higher crosswind than a less skilled pilot.

So it comes down to airmanship and judgement (not to forget SOPs of course)
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