What is Ryanairs tailwind limit?

imfml · 17-08-2013 09:35PM #1

I heard a Ryanair accept a 12kt tailwind take off on LiveATC today and wondered what is their limit?

Shamrock231 · 17-08-2013 09:37PM

Standard limit for the 737 is 10kts, but AFAIK some operators allow 15kts.

Edit: Here we go:
http://www.b737.org.uk/limitations.htm#Operational

imfml · 17-08-2013 10:10PM

Thanks. So would they pay Boeing extra to be certified to 15kts or how would that work?

Shamrock231 · 17-08-2013 10:13PM

I think so, it's a paper work thing AFAIK, not a physical change to the aircraft.

Cessna_Pilot · 18-08-2013 12:45AM

Yes tailwinds of up to 15 knots subject to performance stipulated in the relevant paperwork for the airfield.

smurfjed · 18-08-2013 05:39AM

So would they pay Boeing extra to be certified to 15kts

Maybe, or they negotiate the increased limit during the purchase. Same with aircraft weight, thrust settings etc.

b757 · 18-08-2013 08:04AM

imfml wrote: »

Thanks. So would they pay Boeing extra to be certified to 15kts or how would that work?

Highly doubt it....

View Profile · 18-08-2013 12:21PM

10 knot tailwind for takeoff, 10 knot tailwind for landing. 15 knot tailwind possible for landing on certain runways.

smurfjed · 18-08-2013 01:40PM

Highly doubt it....

Why do you doubt it? Manufacturers offer SCN for each aircraft, when you are in negotiations they have a list of these options, you can buy them or barter for them. Excellent time to do this is just at the end of a quarter year when they must make their delivery targets.

Cessna_Pilot · 18-08-2013 06:24PM

b757 wrote: »

Highly doubt it....

They clearly do.

What is Ryanairs tailwind limit?

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