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Old 25th November 2006 | 02:33
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c100driver
 
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Wind limits? NOT Crosswinds

Whilst the aircraft themselves don't have limits the ground handling becomes difficult at 55 to 60 knots, and becomes the operational limit. NZWN regularly gets winds in that region twenty to thirty days a year.

Our company limit for all jet operations is 60 knots at the field, and 55 knots for turbo prop aircraft. (The DC3 also used 55 knots but the B170 used 60). Above 60 the airbridge is very difficult to drive safetly and the movement of the aircraft against the bridge is dangerous to the aircraft and personel. Over 45 knots the 100 series F27 props would start to turn and were strapped down, at 55 knots the 500 series F27 would do the same.

The B737 could not be turned out of wind (either taxi or towing) at 70 knots. The B767 was OK as was the 747SP. Getting the aircraft out of the hangar was a matter of timing.
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