CRJ 200 Limitations (Official-ish) - MODDED (see Description) questions with 100% correct answers with detailed rationales 2026

Weight -

Maximum Ramp Weight

_______ lbs.

53,250

Weight -

Maximum Takeoff Weight

_______ lbs.

53,000

Weight -

Maximum Landing Weight

_______ lbs.

47,000

Weight -

Maximum Zero Fuel Weight

_______ lbs.

44,000

Weight -

Minimum Flight Weight

_______ lbs.

30,000

Dimensions -

Wing Span

69ft 8in

Dimensions -

Aircraft Length

87ft 10in

Dimensions -

Tail Height

20ft 8in

Limitation -

Minimum Taxiway Width

_______ ft.

35 (SkyWest)

Limitation -

Minimum Runway Width

_______ ft.

100

Limitation -

Maximum altitude - operation

_______ ft.

37,000 (SkyWest)

Limitation -

Maximum altitude - takeoff and landing

_______ ft.

10,000

Limitation -

Maximum temperature - takeoff or landing

_______ °C

ISA + 35

(ISA - international standard atmosphere)

Limitation -

Minimum temperature - takeoff

_______ °C

-40

Limitation -

Maximum tailwind (speed):

Takeoff or Landing

10 knots

Limitation -

Crosswind (speed):

Takeoff or Landing

27 knots (SkyWest)

(NOTE: actual crosswind number is derived from the Wind Component Conversion Table found in the CRJ Performance Cards.)

Limitation -

Crosswind:

Takeoff or landing with

• RCC 1 or 2 or Poor BA,

• > 1/8" Standing Water,

• > 1/8" Slush, Ice

10 knots (SkyWest)

Limitation -

Crosswind:

Takeoff or Landing with

• Wet ice,

• Slush over Ice,

• Water over Compact Snow,

• Dry Snow over Ice,

• Wet Snow over Ice

Prohibited

Airspeeds -

VMO = _______ KIAS

335

(VMO = knots, maximum, operation)

Airspeeds -

MMO = _______ M

0.85

(MMO = Mach, maximum, operation)

Airspeeds -

VLO EXT = _______ KIAS

220 (SkyWest)

(VLO = knots, landing gear, operation)

Airspeeds -

VLO RET = _______ KIAS

200

(VLO = knots, landing gear, operation)

Airspeeds -

VLE = _______ KIAS

220

(VLE = knots, landing gear, extended)

Airspeeds -

VTire = _______ knots (GS)

182 (ground speed)

Airspeeds -

V ADG DEPLOY MAX (Wet)

_______ KIAS

250

Airspeeds -

V ADG DEPLOY MAX (Dry)

_______

VMO / MMO

(335 KIAS / 0.85 M)

(VMO = knots, maximum, operation)

(MMO = Mach, maximum, operation)

Airspeeds -

VB (turbulence)

_______ KIAS

280

(VB = knots, turbulence penetration)

Airspeeds -

MB (turbulence)

_______ M

0.75

(MB = Mach, turbulence penetration)

Airspeeds -

V WIPER OPS Max

_______ KIAS

220

Airspeeds -

VFO 8

_______ KIAS

200

(VFO = knots, flap, operation)

Airspeeds -

VFO 20

_______ KIAS

200

(VFO = knots, flap, operation)

Airspeeds -

VFE 8

_______ KIAS

215

(VFE = knots, flap, extended)

Airspeeds -

VFE 20

_______ KIAS

215

(VFE = knots, flap, extended)

Airspeeds -

VFE 30

_______ KIAS

185

(VFE = knots, flap, extended)

Airspeeds -

VFE 45

_______ KIAS

170

(VFE = knots, flap, extended)

Flight Controls -

Maximum altitude at which flaps can be used?

_______ ft.

15,000

Flight Controls -

The use of flaps is _______ for enroute operations.

prohibited

Flight Controls -

Minimum speed at which spoiler can be used?

Approach speed + 20 knots

("Approach speed" is flaps maneuvering or straight-in speed)

Flight Controls -

Minimum altitude at which spoilers can be used?

1,000 ft. HAT (SkyWest)

(HAT = height above touchdown)

Flight Controls -

Maximum flap setting at which the use of spoilers are prohibited?

45°

Runway Contamination -

STANDING WATER

Takeoff / Landing

0.50 in. / 0.75 in.

Runway Contamination -

SLUSH

Takeoff / Landing

0.50 in. / 0.88 in.

Runway Contamination -

WET SNOW

Takeoff / Landing

1.00 in. / 1.50 in

Runway Contamination -

DRY SNOW

Takeoff / Landing

3.00 in. / 3.75 in.

Runway Contamination -

When operating on runways contaminated with ice, the dispatching of an aircraft with one thrust reverser is _______.

prohibited

APU -

Minimum start temperature is

_______ °C

-40

APU -

Maximum operating altitude is

_______ ft.

37,000

APU -

Maximum start altitude is

_______ ft.

30,000

APU -

Maximum altitude for bleed use is

_______ ft.

15,000

APU -

Maximum altitude for an engine start is

_______ ft.

13,000

APU -

Maximum speed for DOOR OPEN, when the APU is not being used is _______ KIAS

300

APU -

Starter duty cycle

Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) -

Autopilot must be engaged above _______ unless otherwise permitted by the MEL.

FL 200

(20,000')

Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) -

IAS MODE is _______ during an approach

prohibited

(IAS = indicated airspeed)

Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) -

DES MODE (FD or AP coupled) is _______ during an approach

prohibited

(DES = descent)

(FD = flight director)

(AP = autopilot)

Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) -

APPR MODE is _______ for _______ approaches

prohibited

VOR

(APPR = approach)

(NAV MODE is used for a VOR approach)

Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) -

When an ADC SOURCE (1 or 2) is coupled to an active autopilot, the ADC source must be _______ to the ATC transponder being used in RVSM airspace.

the same as that coupled

(ADC = air data computer)

(RVSM = reduced vertical separation minimum. Used between FL 290 and FL 410)

Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) -

Minimum elevation use (on/off)

• Takeoff

• Non-Precision

• Precision

Electrical -

While on the ground and using only DC power, what is the time limitation in regard to usage?

5 minutes

Electrical -

Maximum continuous output of a DC TRU

100 A

(100 amps)

Electrical -

APU generator (max load)

Up to FL 370, the APU can provide up to 30kVA

(30,000 volt amps)

Fuel -

Pressure refueling (max total)

_______ lbs.

14,518

Fuel -

Gravity Refueling (max total)

_______ lbs.

13,906

Fuel -

What is the maximum fuel imbalance allowable for takeoff?

_______ lbs.

800

Fuel -

If a go-around is required, what is the minimum amount of fuel needed in each wing?

_______ lbs.

500

(Calculation is based on an airplane climb attitude of 10° nose-up)

Fuel -

Regarding bulk fuel at TAKEOFF, what is the minimum allowable temperature?

_______ °C

-30

Fuel -

Regarding bulk fuel while in FLIGHT, what is the minimum allowable temperature?

_______ °C

-40

Fuel -

Takeoff with fuel in excess of _______ lbs. in the center tank is not permitted unless:

• Each main wing tank is above _______ lb., or

• Each main wing tank is above _______ lb., and the allowable zero fuel weight is reduced by the weight of the fuel in the center tank in excess of 500 lb., and the allowable center of gravity (CG) in this configuration is verified to be within allowable CG envelope.

500

4,400

2,000

Fuel -

Powered crossflow (i.e., XFLOW AUTO OVERRIDE) and gravity crossflow (i.e., GRAVITY XFLOW) must be _______ for takeoff.

off

Fuel -

When fuel other than Jet-A is to be used, consult _______ for limitations.

QRH Volume 1

Power Plant -

Minimum reduced thrust - 3A1 Engine:

_______ %

85

Power Plant -

Minimum reduced thrust - 3B1 Engine:

_______ %

83.5

Automatic Performance Reserve (APR) -

Automatic Performance Reserve (APR) must be used when takeoff performance is predicated upon the use of _______.

APR

Automatic Performance Reserve (APR) -

The APR system must be selected to _______ when an APR INOP caution message is displayed on the EICAS.

OFF

(EICAS = Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System)

Automatic Performance Reserve (APR) -

"APR OFF" performance must be used when an _______ caution message is displayed.

APR INOP

Automatic Performance Reserve (APR) -

The APR system must be selected OFF for takeoff and "APR OFF" performance must be used when the ambient temperature is _______ and below, and pressure altitude is less than _______ ft. (3A1 engines only)

-18°C

1000

Power Plant -

Engine Start (Ground)

Power Plant -

Engine - Dry Motoring (Ground)

Power Plant -

Max windmilling / starter-assisted, cross-bleed relight altitude: _______

FL 210

(21,000')

Power Plant -

Until oil pressure reaches the green band, do not:

_______

exceed idle

Power Plant -

Do not exceed 75% N1 until:

_______ or _______, whichever is longer.

2 minutes, all operating indications in green band

Power Plant -

Ground idle N₂ split:

_______

≤ 2%

Power Plant -

When starting a 2nd engine (1 or 2), the N₂ % on the operational engine must be:

_______

≤ 70% N₂

Power Plant -

With an OAT ≥ -20 °C (and thrust levers at idle), N₂ must read:

_______

> 57%.

If N₂ is ≤ 57% with an OAT of -20 °C or greater, do not advance thrust levers above idle. Contact Maintenance.

Power Plant -

Engines must not be shut down until:

_______

2 minutes at idle/near idle thrust.

(NOTE: Taxi time counts towards this limitation.)

Power Plant -

SkyWest prohibits the use of thrust reversers during _______

taxi operations

Power Plant -

Max OIL PRESSURE after cold start:

_______

Engine must remain at idle until oil psi returns to normal range. Must be in normal range within 10 min.

Misc. -

When operations are prohibited on routes where ozone concentrations exceed limits, this information can be found in the _______.

Quick Reference Handbook (QRH) Volume 1

Misc. -

Single-PACK operations are limited to:

_______ (FL altitude)

FL 250

(25,000')

Misc. -

CPAM passenger (pax) O₂ deployment altitude:

_______ ft.

14,000 ± 500

(CPAM - cabin pressure acquisition module)

Misc. -

The taxi lights must be switched OFF whenever _______.

the airplane is stationary in excess of 10 minutes

Misc. -

CARGO FIREX - When illuminated, how much flight time is allotted in order to land at a "suitable airport"?

45 minutes

Memory Item -

HOT START, INTERRUPTED START, N₂ STAGNATION

Memory Item -

NO LIGHT OFF

Memory Item -

DOUBLE ENGINE FAILURE

Memory Item -

STABILIZER TRIM RUNAWAY

Memory Item -

DURING LANDING - EXCESSIVE ASYMMETRY OR LOSS OF BRAKING