What is the length of the Convair 580?
81ft. 6”
What is the wingspan?
105’ 4”
What is the height?
29’ 2”
How wide is the wheel base?
26’ 1.75”
What is the turn radius?
65’
What parts are pressurized?
Nose, cabin, and tail section
What parts are not pressurized?
Nose cone, wheel well, and last 10” of the tail
How many ply is the windshield?
3 Ply
Are both DV windows heated?
No, only the captains
What happens when the Start/Arm Switch is moved to “Start?”
- actuates nitrogen to close airfoil anti-ice valves and opens orifice valves
- sets up circuitry to ring fire warning bell if one or more anti-ice valves fail to close on start
- prevents operation of anti-ice system
- closes oil cooler inducer valves
- signals oil cooler doors full open
- arms starter switches and circuitry
Describe the operation of the nacelle vent doors
- vent the QEC section of the engine
- open with PL in ground range
- open when DC power cycles “Off” then back to “On”
- open when APU start/run switch set to run
- trail with PL in flight range
- closes with E-Handle or switch on DC Hyd Pump in nose wheel well.
What are Flap Extension Speeds?
- 20 deg = 173 KIAS
- 30 deg = 157 KIAS
- 40 deg = 150 KIAS
What are the Landing gear extension speeds?
- 173kts = Down (lights too)
- 146kts = Up
What is the max gross t/o weight?
54,600lbs.
What is the max gross t/o weight if equipped with fuel dump?
58,156lbs.
Does our Convair have fuel dump?
Yes
What is the max landing weight?
52,000lbs.
What is the max landing weight if you have anti-skid capability?
53,000lbs.
Does our Convair have anti-skid?
No
What is the Zero Fuel Weight?
between 45,000 and 50,000lbs.
What is the max operating altitude?
25,000msl
What is the max operating altitude with pax?
23,000msl
What is the max altitude for takeoff?
8,000msl
What is the max OAT for takeoff or landing?
ISA + 35C
