Originally Posted by
skkm
They certainly have that reputation where I am. ERs no — but straight -300s, yes. Landing climb limit weight at 50°C/0 PA is nowhere near 300 tonnes - or 250 for that matter.
If it's nowhere near 300 or even 250, then what is the actual weight limit to achieve min Landing Climb performance at 50C/0' for the straight -300?
Is there some suggestion based on aircraft "reputation" that WAT limits were exceeded in this case? Scorching hot summer temps in Dubai/ME is predictable and operating in them routine for operations based there. Until proven otherwise I would assume that even this straight -300 was dispatched legally, including at a weight that met all T/O, Approach, and Landing Climb requirements.