STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

B737-300
BOEING 737-300/400 AIRCRAFT OPERATING LIMITATIONS
Operational

Max Operating Altitude

37,000 ft
Max T/Off and LDG Altitude
8,400 ft
R W Y Slope
2%
Max Tailwind for T/Off and LDG
10 knots
Max Demonstrated T/Off and
LDG Crosswind
35 knots
Max Crosswind
Factor on R W Y Width 45M
Takeoff
Landing
o Dry
40 knots
40 knots
o Wet
25 knots
40 knots
o Standing/Water/Slush16 knots
20 knots
o Snow No Melting
21 knots
35 knots
o Ice No Melting
7 knots
17 knots
Taxi Speeds
o Straight
20 knots
o Turns
10 knots
Landing Gear Limits (IAS)
o Extend
270 knots/0.82M
o Retract
235 knots
o Extended
320 knots/0.82M
Min Holding speed above FL 250
V REF 40 + 100 KIAS
Turbulent Airspeed
280 KIAS/0.73M
(250 KIAS below FL150 with Gross WT Max LDG WT)
Min ENG IDLING Time
o Before T/Off
2 min
o Before Shutdown
3 min
Max FLT Operating Latitude
73 N & 60 S
Max Precipitaion Depth for T/Off
o Dry Snow
4 in./102mm
o Water, Slush, Wet Snow
0.5 in./12.7 mm
Crew Oxygen MIN Dispatch (PSI)
CREW
FL 300
FL 350

2
690
700

RVSM Limitations
o In-Flight
Max Altimeter difference between
CAPT and FO in Flight
o On Ground
FIELD
MAX DIFF
ELEV (ft)
Capt. & FO (FT)
Sea level
5,000
10,000

3
990
1005

Min Width for 180 Turn

Date: July 15, 2008

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40

45
50

4
1280
1300

200 ft
MAX DIFF
Capt. Or FO
& field elev
75
75
75
73 ft/19.81 m

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B737-300
Power Plant

Engine Installed

Max N1
N2
Max Engine EGT
o Take-Off

o
o

Take-Off
Continuous

o Starting
Min Oil Dispatch

CFM56-3B-2 (22k)
CFM56-3B-1 (20K)
106.0%
105.0%
930C

5min/10min in case of
ENG Failure or Obstacle
On flight path
940C
Transient, 20 sec
895C

725C
On Ground
In Flight

50%
25%

Min Oil Press

13 psi
Note: Do not T/Off if oil pressure is in yellow band
Oil Temp
o 160C-165C
up to 15 min.
o 165C
Max
o 160C
Max Continuous
Starter Duty Cycle
1st attempt
2 min ON, 20 sec. OFF
Subsequent attempts
2 min ON, 3 min OFF
Fuel Ignition Time during ENG Start
o On Ground
10 sec (max)
o In Flight
30 sec (max)
Both PMC either OFF or ON before T/OFF

Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)

Min Pneumatic Press

Before Engine Start
30 psig
Note: Decreasing psi/1000ft above sea level
Generator Load
o On Ground
160 amps
o In Flight
140 amps
Max Operating Limit
o Electric Load + APU Bleed
10,000 ft
o Electric Load or APU Bleed
FL 170
o Electric Load Only
FL 350
EGT
o Max 760C
o Max Continuous 710C
o Idle EGT may vary from 450C - 650C depending on OAT, bleed
configuration and engine condition
APU Valve must be CLOSED if:
o GND air connected and Isolation Valve OPEN
o Engine Bleed Valve OPEN
o Isolation Valve and Engine #2 Bleed Valve OPEN

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B737-300
AUTOPILOT/FLIGHT DIRECTOR

Engage Autopilot above 1,000 ft AGL after T/OFF

For Single Channel Operations, disengage Autopilot below 50 ft AGL

After LIFT-OFF, A/T remains in THROTTLE HOLD until 400RA (approx.

18 sec), then changes ARM
AUTOLAND Operations Limit
o Headwind
Max 25 kts
o Tailwind
Max 10 kts
o Crosswind
Max 15 kts
Max Glideslope Angle FOR AUTOLAND
3.25
Min Glideslope Angle FOR AUTOLAND
2.50
Use AUTOLAND at Flaps 30/40 with both engines operative and into runways at or
below 8,400 ft pressure altitude
Engage Dual Channel Operations prior to 800 ft AGL
Check FLARE ARM annunciation at approx. 500 ft AGL

FLIGHT CONTROLS

Max Flaps Extension Altitude FL200

Speed Brakes must not be deployed below 1,000 ft RA
Do not extend Speed Brake Lever beyond FLIGHT DETENT in flight
Alternate Flaps Duty Cycle
o Flaps
0-15
5 min OFF
o Flaps
> 15
25min OFF
Alternate Flaps Extension Time (0-15 deg)
2 min
Alternate Flaps Extend Speed
Max 230/250 kts
Normal T/OFF Flaps
Flaps 5

Flaps Limitations (KIAS)

FLAPS
1
2
5
10
15
25
30
40

B737-300

B737-400
230
230

225
210
195
190
185
158

250
250

250
215
205
190
185
162

If MACH TRIM system malfunctions or INOPS during flight, do not exceed 0.74M
ALL FLAPS UP LDG speed V REF 40 + 55kts

FUEL

Max Fuel Quantity (LBS)

No. 1 Tank
10,043
No. 2 Tank
10,043
Center Tank
15,497
Total
35,583
Auxiliary Tank
2,613
Total
38,196
Max Lateral Fuel Imbalance not to exceed 1,000 lbs for taxi, T/OFF and Landing
Main tanks 1 and 2 must be FULL if center tank contains > 1000 lbs
For Ground Operations, Center Tank Fuel Pump Switch OFF except during
defueling or transferring fuel

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B737-300

Intentional dry running of center tank is PROHIBITED

Do not reset a tripped fuel pump or fuel pump control CB
Max Fuel Temp 49C/120F
Min Tank Fuel Temp in flight must be at least 3C/5F above freezing point of fuel
or -45C/-49F whichever is higher
Min Fuel Quantity for ground operations of electric pump is 760 kgs

If center tank is < 800kgs, switch OFF fuel pump before T/OFF
Fuel Scavenge Pump operates for 20 min transferring fuel from center tank to
main tank #1

HYDRAULICS

Brake Press
o Normal
o Accumulated pre-charge
o Refill

2800-3500 psi
1000psi
88%

PNEUMATICS

Max External Air Press

Max Temp
Min for engine start

60 psig
232C
30 psig at sea level decreasing psig
per 1,000 ft above sea level

ELECTRICAL

Battery Voltage Range

TR Voltage Range
Max CSD Oil Temp/Rise
Generator

22-30V
24-30V
157C/20C
140 amps/115V/400cps

AIRCON AND PRESSURIZATION

Max Cabin Differential Pressure

above FL 280
below FL 280
T/OFF and LDG
Auto Mode Climb
Auto Mode Descent
Max Operating Altitude

With 1 Pack Operating

8.65psi
7.8 0.1 psi
7.45 0.1 psi
0.125 psi
(200 ft below airport press altitude)
500 fpm
350 fpm

FL250

ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION

During MODERATE or HEAVY rain in flight, set engine switch to FLIGHT

Min N1 45% except on short final when LDG is assured
Engine TAI must be ON on ground and in flight when Icing condition exist or
anticipated EXCEPT during climb and cruise when temperature is below -40C SAT
Prior to and during descent, set engine TAI to ON in all icing conditions including
temperature below -40C SAT

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B737-300

COMMUNICATIONS

Do not use VHF #3 for ATC communication with ACARS operational

Do not use communication #2 on FREQ 120.00 MHz or 120.005MHz as primary
means of communication. If required on this frequency, use communication #1
HF frequencies prohibited to use:
11.133 Mhz
22.683Mhz
22.434 Mhz
22.766 Mhz

FLIGHT MANAGEMENT COMPUTER SYSTEM (FMCS)

Max Angle
Max Rate

Date: July 15, 2008

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Flaps UP Maneuvering Speed

Flaps UP Maneuvering Speed + 50 KIAS until .74M

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