jrh
Well-Known Member
Just wondering, how many operators out there have had issues with flying during times with outside air temperatures beyond published performance charts for the aircraft?
It's been a hot point (pun intended!) at my company recently because our takeoff/landing performance charts end at 40*C (104*F), yet temperatures have occasionally exceeded this in some of our destinations.
One particularly interesting scenario is the legality/safety of taking off with OATs within charted limits, only to have the OAT climb beyond the performance charts while enroute.
How do other charter and airline operations handle these scenarios?
It's been a hot point (pun intended!) at my company recently because our takeoff/landing performance charts end at 40*C (104*F), yet temperatures have occasionally exceeded this in some of our destinations.
One particularly interesting scenario is the legality/safety of taking off with OATs within charted limits, only to have the OAT climb beyond the performance charts while enroute.
How do other charter and airline operations handle these scenarios?