09/11/2018
RANS S-21 OUTBOUND
TEXT MANUAL
14-4
OPERATING LIMITATIONS
This section includes operating limitations, instrument markings, and basic placards
necessary for the safe operation of the aircraft, power plant, and standard equipment.
The Engine Operators Manual must be onboard the aircraft.
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
Airspeed limitations and their operational significance are shown in
Table 14A-1
.
All speeds are given for maximum takeoff weight.
Speeds are given in MPH and (KNOTS)
Airspeed
IAS
Remarks
VNE
Never Exceed
Speed
160
(139)
DO NOT
exceed
this speed in any
operation
VA
Maneuvering
Speed at
maximum gross
weight
125*
(110)*
DO NOT
make full
or abrupt control
movements above
this speed.
VFE
Maximum Flap
Extended
Speed
110
(96)
DO NOT
exceed
this speed with flaps
extended.
VSO
Stall speed**
38
(33)
Flaps full down
VS
Stall speed**
47
(41)
Flaps up
TABLE 14A-1: AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
* At weights below maximum gross weight, maneuvering speed should be reduced 3
mph for each 50 lbs. the aircraft weighs below maximum gross weight.
**
Power-off configuration