Standard Operating Procedures
L410 UVP-E20
Document No.:
SOP-L410-1
Page 7- 2
Rev: 1
Date: JAN 18
Prepared by: LA
Checked by : CLS
7.1 Descent Power Setting
Throughout descent the TCLs shall be reduced to maintain a recommended airspeed of 170
KIAS. Asthe aircraft descends the torque increases and the airspeed mayexceed the maximum
permissible speed at lower altitudes.
7.2 Rate of descent
For passengers comfort, the rate of descent shall be limited to 500 ft/min, however up to 900
ft/min is permittedwhen required dueto approach or ATC procedure. When passengers are not
carried, rate of descent limitationsdo not apply other than the stabilized approach guidelines.
7.3 Holding
Configuration
:
Holding is to be conducted in the clean configuration.
Speed:
Minimum of
135
KIAS, maximum
147
KIAS(Vb).
Each hold shall be briefed using the
TSAFE
format:
T
- Type of hold entry, direction of initial and subsequent turns, and timing.
S
- Speed to be maintained in the hold.
A
- Altitude you have been cleared to hold.
F
- Fuel. The time you can hold before executing an approach or diverting.
E
- Expect further clearance time in the event of a communications failure.
Fuel Flow should be based on 340 Kg/Hr for planning purposes.
If the holding pattern is charted and the controller doesn’t issue completeholding instructions,
hold as depicted on the appropriate chart.
Timing:
Based on the inbound leg. 1 minute. The crew should use the aircraft clockto time the hold.
Nav setup for holding:
GPS mode using OBS can be used as long as either BRG 1 or BRG 2is selectedto the appropriate
navaid.
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