Boeing B737CL - Systems Summary [Limitations]

General
This chapter contains Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) limitations and Boeing
recommended operating limitations. Limitations that are obvious, shown on
displays or placards, or incorporated within an operating procedure are not
contained in this chapter.

Airplane General
Operational Limitations
Runway slope

+/ 2%

Maximum Takeoff and Landing Tailwind Component 10 knots

Maximum speeds

Observe Vmo pointer and gear/

flap placards

Turbulent airspeed

280 KIAS/.73M*

Maximum flight operational latitude

73 North and 60 South

Maximum Operating Altitude

37,000 feet

Maximum Takeoff and Landing Altitude

8,400 feet

* whichever is lower.

Verify that an operational check of the flight deck door access system (as installed)
has been accomplished according to approved procedures once each flight day.

NonAFM Operational Information

Note: The following items are not AFM limitations but are provided for flight
crew information.
On revenue flights, the escape slide retention bar (girt bar) must be installed
during taxi, takeoff and landing.
The maximum demonstrated takeoff and landing crosswind is 35 knots.
Altitude Display Limits for RVSM Operations
Standby altimeters do not meet altimeter accuracy requirements of RVSM
airspace.
The maximum allowable in-flight difference between Captain and First Officer
altitude displays for RVSM operations is 200 feet.

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Field Elevation

Max Difference
Between
Captain & F/O

Max Difference
Between
Captain or F/O &
Field Elevation

Sea Level

40 feet

75 feet

5,000 feet

45 feet

75 feet

10,000 feet

50 feet

75 feet

Weight Limitations
737300 Airplanes
Maximum Taxi Weight

135,500 lbs
(61,461 kgs)

Maximum Takeoff Weight (1)

135,000 lbs
(61,234 kgs)

Maximum Landing Weight (2)

114,000 lbs
(51,709 kgs)

Maximum Zero Fuel Weight

106,500 lbs
(48,307 kgs)

737400 Airplanes
Maximum Taxi Weight

139,000 lbs
(63,049 kgs)

Maximum Takeoff Weight (1)

138,500 lbs
(62,822 kgs)

Maximum Landing Weight (2)

121,000 lbs
(54,844 kgs)

Maximum Zero Fuel Weight

113,000 lbs
(51,255 kgs)

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Maximum Taxi Weight

125,000 lbs
(56,699 kgs)

Maximum Takeoff Weight (1)

124,500 lbs
(56,472 kgs)

Maximum Landing Weight (2)

110,000 lbs
(49,894 kgs)

Maximum Zero Fuel Weight

102,500 lbs
(46,493 kgs)

C. G. Limits

Use approved weight and

balance system

Air Systems
The maximum cabin differential pressure (relief valves) is 8.65 psi.

NonAFM Operational Information

Note: The following items are not AFM limitations but are provided for flight
crew information.
With engine bleed air switches ON, do not operate the air conditioning packs in
HIGH for takeoff, approach or landing.

AntiIce, Rain
Engine TAI must be on when icing conditions exist or are anticipated, except
during climb and cruise below 40C SAT.

Autopilot/Flight Director System

Use of aileron trim with autopilot engaged is prohibited.
Do not engage the autopilot for takeoff below 1000 feet AGL
For single channel operation during approach, the autopilot shall not remain
engaged below 50 feet AGL.
See AFM limitations on automatic landing.
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Maximum and minimum glideslope angles for autoland are 3.25 degrees and 2.5
degrees respectively.
Autoland capability may only be used with flaps 30 or 40 and both engines
operative.

Communications
Do not use VHF3 for ATC Communications with ACARS operational.
Note: The following limitation is applicable to airplanes which have not
incorporated the effects of Honeywell service bulletin 4051600220023
which installs a Honeywell flight control computer to correct the VHF-2
squelch break anomaly.
Because of unacceptable electromagnetic interference between the flight control
computer, the EFIS symbol generator, and the VHF2 antenna, do not use VHF2
on 120.000 MHz or 120.005 MHz as a primary means of communication. If
frequency 120.000 MHz or 120.005 MHz is required, use VHF1.
On airplanes equipped with Rockwell/Collins Model HFS700 and/or HFS900
communication transceivers, flights predicated on the use of the following HF
frequencies are prohibited:
11.133 MHz
22.434 MHz
22.683 MHz
22.766 MHz

Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System

The ACARS is limited to the transmission and receipt of messages which will not
create an unsafe condition if the message is improperly received, such as the
following conditions:
the message or parts of the message are delayed or not received,
the message is delivered to the wrong recipient, or
the message content may be frequently corrupted.
However, Pre-Departure Clearance, Digital Automatic Terminal
Information Service, Oceanic Clearances, Weight and Balance and
Takeoff Data messages can be transmitted and received over ACARS if
they are verified per approved operational procedures.

Electrical Power
NonAFM Operational Information
Note: The following items are not AFM limitations but are provided for flight
crew information.
Maximum generator drive oil temperature: 157 C
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Engines and APU

Engine Limit Display Markings
Maximum and minimum limits are red.
Caution limits are amber.

General Engine Limitations

Maximum time limit for takeoff thrust

5 minutes

Maximum N1 RPM

106%

Maximum N2 RPM

105%

Maximum Takeoff EGT

930 C

Maximum Continuous EGT

895 C

Maximum Start EGT

725 C

Minimum Oil Pressure

13 psi

Maximum Oil Temperature

165 C maximum
160 C 165 C
allowable for 15
minutes
160 C maximum
continuous

Engine Ignition
Continuous ignition must be on (ENGINE START switch in the CONT position)
during takeoff and landing and during engine antiice operations.

PMC
Both PMCs must be either OFF or ON for takeoff.

Reverse Thrust
Intentional selection of reverse thrust in flight is prohibited.

NonAFM Operational Information

Note: The following items are not AFM limitations but are provided for flight
crew information.
Pneumatic pressure (prior to starter engagement): minimum 30 psig at sea level,
decreasing 1/2 psig per 1,000 ft. above sea level.
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APU
Maximum start EGT is 760 C.
Maximum continuous EGT is 710 C.
With APU bleed + electrical load, maximum altitude is 10,000 ft.
With APU bleed, maximum altitude is 17,000 ft.
With APU electrical load, maximum altitude is 35,000 ft.
APU can operate up to 37,000 ft.

NonAFM Operational Information

Note: The following items are not AFM limitations but are provided for flight
crew information.
APU bleed valve must be closed when:
ground air connected and isolation valve open
engine no. 1 bleed valve open
isolation valve and engine no. 2 bleed valve open.
APU bleed valve may be open during engine start, but avoid engine power above
idle.
If there are multiple aborted start attempts, five minutes cooling is required
between the second and third start attempt. A wait of one hour is required after the
third start attempt.

Flight Controls
Maximum flap extension altitude is 20,000 ft.
In flight, do not extend the SPEED BRAKE lever beyond the FLIGHT DETENT.
Avoid rapid and large alternating control inputs, especially in combination with
large changes in pitch, roll, or yaw (e.g. large side slip angles) as they may result
in structural failure at any speed, including below VA.

NonAFM Operational Information

Note: The following items are not AFM limitations but are provided for flight
crew information.
Do not deploy the speedbrakes in flight at radio altitudes less than 1,000 feet.

Copyright The Boeing Company. See title page for details.

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Alternate flap duty cycle:

When extending or retracting flaps with the ALTERNATE FLAPS
position switch, allow 15 seconds after releasing the ALTERNATE
FLAPS position switch before moving the switch again to avoid damage
to the alternate flap motor clutch.
After a completed extend/retract cycle, i.e., 0 to 15 and back to 0, allow 5
minutes cooling before attempting another extension.

Flight Management, Navigation

For airplanes with FMC update earlier than U7.2:
During VOR approaches, one pilot must have raw data from the VOR associated
with the approach displayed in the EHSI VOR/ILS mode no later than final
approach fix.

NonAFM Operational Information

Note: The following items are not AFM limitations but are provided for flight
crew information.
Do not operate the weather radar in a hangar or within 50 feet of any personnel or
a fuel spill.
Note: The hangar and personnel restrictions do not apply to the weather radar test
mode.

Fuel
Do not reset a tripped fuel pump circuit breaker.
Maximum fuel temperature is 49 C.
Minimum fuel temperature is fuel freeze point +3 C or 45 C, whichever is
higher.

Fuel Balance
Lateral imbalance between main tanks 1 and 2 must be scheduled to be zero.
Random fuel imbalance must not exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kgs) for taxi, takeoff,
flight or landing.

Fuel Loading
Main tanks 1 and 2 must be scheduled to be full if center tank contains more than
1,000 lbs (453 kgs).

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Landing Gear
NonAFM Operational Information
Note: The following items are not AFM limitations but are provided for flight
crew information.
Do not apply brakes until after touchdown.

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