737NG Flap Placard

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15th May 2013 | 21:01

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The Vicar of Bray

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737NG Flap Placard

I have a question for 737 pilots. Anyone ever notice the + symbol at the side of the flap position 2 and 5 on the flap speed placard? Does anyone here know what it's there for?

16th May 2013 | 01:03

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safetypee

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If the + is associated with different limit speeds, then the + might delineate the value to be applied when holding. IIRC there is a different stressing requirement (lower speed?) for flaps-down holding.

16th May 2013 | 05:53

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av8r76

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From: downtown dustbowl

You will find the + sign in various panels all around. It is used to signify that the panel is an LRU. I will let someone else explain what that means.

The plus sign next to the 5 is in no way related to aerodynamics, limitations or any SOPs related to flight ops.