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Old 11th Feb 2008, 09:06
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mrjet
 
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You could still be performance limited. The takeoff path must clear all obstacles but also comply with the 4 takeoff segments for FAR/JAR 25 aircraft.

The 4 segments has nothing to do with obstacles and must always be complied with even if the takeoff path is over water.

For a 2 engined aircraft the second segment is the most likely to be the limiting one. In that segment a 2 engined aircraft must, with T/O thrust set and gear up and the critical engine failed, be able to maintain a minimum of 2.4% climb gradient to a minimum of 400 feet.

The configuration changes for each of the segments and the climb gradient required depends on how many engines the aircraft has.
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