Dash 7 Reference

Technical Data


Wingspan 28,35m 93ft
Length 24,58m 80ft 7.7"
Height 7.98m 26ft 2"
Wing Area 79,9m2 860sq.ft
Wing Loading 247kg/m2 50.6 lb./sq.ft

Operating Weight 13.2t 29.000lb.
Maximum Take-Off Weight 19.96t 44.000lb.
Maximum Landing Weight 19.05t 42.000lb.
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight 17.69t 39.000lb.

Maximum Passenger Capacity 54 
Maximum Fuel Capacity (Jet-A) 4.5t 9.926lb.

Engines 4 Pratt & Whitney PT6A-50
Maximum Take-Off Power 1120 SHP
Maximum Continuous Power 973 SHP
Maximum Climb/Cruise Power 900 SHP


maximum cruising speed 231 KTAS @ 8.000ft
227 KTAS @ 15.000ft
Maximum Operating Altitude with passengers 20.400ft
Maximum Operating Altitude w/o passengers 25.000ft
Take-Off Distance (FAR25/ISA/sea level) 689m
Landing Distance (STOL/ISA/sea level) 594m


POWER SETTINGS


Take off 1210RPM
climb 1070RPM up to 1210RPM
cruise 1070RPM
Alternate cruise 1020RPM
economy cruise 900RPM
 

Take Off Trim = +2 to +2.6

For Take Off and Landing Speeds refer to the TOL cards (In checklist)

Limiting Airspeeds

Sea Level to... Altitude Knots IAS
7,500 231
10,000 221
15,000 201
20,000 181
25,000 161
 
Max Flaps Extended... 0* to: 15* 147
25* 120
45* 110
 
Max Maneuvering   152
Max Land Gear Operating   147
Max Land Gear Extended   161
 
Minimum Control 15* Flap 69
25* Flap 65
 
Cabin Pressure Below 0.5 PSI Before Landing
 

 


SPECS: For explanations of "V" speeds, see "V-speeds" in the            Learning Center Glossary.