Avro RJ

General Data

PM 053 February 2005

Contents

Introduction Maintenance
Avro RJ & BAe146 operators World Fleet Dispatch Reliability
Dimensions Maintenance access
Basic Avro RJ dimensions Maintenance planning
Passenger cabin features JetSpares programme
Four door access Engine Maintenance Cost Protection
Cabin interior Customer Support
Cabin versatility Regional aircraft locations
5-Abreast configurations Spares logistics
6-Abreast configurations Structural repair agreement
Underfloor holds Field service representation
Corporate jet Customer training
The Avro RJ corporate jet Operations support
Corporate jet flexibility Vendor support
Corporate jet interiors Technical support
Technical overview Performance
Structural simplicity Performance characteristics
Well equipped flight deck Avro RJ70 / RJ85 / RJ100
Simple flying controls • Basic Data
Quiet efficient powerplants • Take-off Field Length
Low noise characteristics • Payload Range
APU Economics
Landing Gear Economic analysis
Avro RJ70 / RJ85 / RJ100
• Economic results
 Introducing The Avro RJ
The Avro RJ is a short haul jet Avro RJ70 Avro RJ85
offering quiet, efficient
operations on sectors up to
1700 Nautical miles (3150Km).
The aircraft is a successor of
the BAe146 which first flew in
1981 and entered service with
Dan Air in 1983. 221 BAe146
were manufactured up to 1992 Avro RJ100
when production shifted to the
Avro RJ. 170 Avro RJ’s were
manufactured before
production was ceased in 2001.
The Avro RJ family of regional
jets is available in three
fuselage sizes spanning 70 to
112 seats.

Avro RJ70 - 70-82 Seats

Avro RJ85 - 85-100 Seats
Avro RJ100 100-112 Seats

With 100% commonality of

engines, flight deck and
systems across the family, the
Avro RJ offers the ultimate in
flexible fleet solutions.
 Avro RJ and BAe146 Operators
North America Europe Asia
The Avro RJ together with its
Air Canada Jazz Aegean Airlines Asian Spirit
predecessor, the BAe146, is
Air Wisconsin Air Baltic China Northwest
currently in service with 42
Mesaba Airlines Air Dolomiti Druk Air
operators in 24 countries.
Montex Drilling Albanian Airlines Nanjing Airlines
Atlantic Airways Pelita Air Services
Many of the operators are
Axis
regional affiliates of mainline Middle East and Africa
BA Citi-express
carriers such as Lufthansa, Air Botswana
BAE SYSTEMS
British Airways and Northwest Bahrain Defence Force
Blue one
airlines
Cityjet
Club Air
Among the others are
Eurowings
corporate and VIP operators
Flightline
such as Formula One and the
Formula One
Queen’s flight.
Fly BE
Hemus airlines
Seven airlines operate a total
Lufthansa Cityline
of 28 dedicated Freighter and Australasia
Malmo Aviation
Quick Change variants. Australian Air Express
Mistral
Pan Air Qantas Airlink
SN Brussels National Jet Systems
Swiss
The Queens Flight
THY
Titan Airways
TNT
Uzbekistan Airways
WDL Aviation
Dimensions
Avro RJ Dimensions

Avro RJ70 Avro RJ85 Avro RJ100

Wing span 26.34 m (86ft 5 in) 26.34 m (86ft 5 in) 26.34 m (86ft 5 in)
Gross wing area 77.3 m² (832 ft²) 77.3 m² (832 ft²) 77.3 m² (832 ft²)

Overall length 26.16 m (85ft 10 in) 28.55m (93ft 8 in) 30.99 m (101ft 8 in)
Overall height 8.61 m (28ft 3 in) 8.61 m (28ft 3 in) 8.59 m (28ft 2 in)

Main gear track 4.72 m (15ft 6 in) 4.72 m (15ft 6 in) 4.72 m (15ft 6 in)
Wheel base 10.09 m (33ft1.5 in) 11.20 m (36ft 9 in) 12.52 m (41ft 1 in)

Passenger cabin
Length 15.42 m (50ft 7 in) 17.81 m (58ft 5 in) 20.20 m (66ft 3 in)
Headroom 2.07 m (6ft 9.5 in) 2.07 m (6ft 9.5 in) 2.07 m (6ft 9.5 in)
Internal diameter 3.42 m (11ft 3 in) 3.42 m (11ft 3 in) 3.42 m (11ft 3 in)
Floor width 3.24 m (10ft 8 in) 3.24 m (10ft 8 in) 3.24 m (10ft 8 in)
Passenger
cabin
features
 Four door Access

Galley/Cabin
Servicing
Uniquely in its class, the Avro
RJ features four Type 1 exit
doors.

Forward and aft service doors

on the right hand side and Galley/Cabin
passenger doors on the left Servicing
hand side, ensure speedy Passenger
turnrounds and offer the Boarding/Access
distinct benefit of multiple
emergency exit possibilities for
passengers.

Whilst integral airstairs can be

fitted to provide independence
at remote airfields, jetway
Passenger
compatibility facilitates efficient
Boarding/Access
passenger handling at mainline
destinations.
 Cabin Interior

The Avro RJ offers an

outstanding interior standard for
regional operations.

a Front and rear passenger

doors
a Galley location options.
a Wide variety of seating
capacities.
a 4, 5 or 6 abreast layout
options.
a Front and rear under floor
baggage holds.
a Large overhead bins
 Cabin Versatility

FIRST CLASS 4-abreast

53” double seats

The wide Avro RJ cabin permits

numerous seat combinations
providing excellent flexibility to
match specific service levels in
segregated markets.
ECONOMY CLASS
BUSINESS CLASS
The basic economy class 6- 6-abreast
5-abreast
abreast passenger seating 17” between seat
19” between seat
matches 737 standards whilst arms Outstanding arms
4-abreast and 5-abreast underfloor holds
introduce premium class
options.

Large underfloor holds, forward

and aft of the wing, provide
excellent volume for checked
bags and additional cargo.
Typical 5 - abreast Configurations

73 seats five-abreast at 31'' pitch

Avro RJ70

88 seats five-abreast at 31'' pitch

Avro RJ85

103 seats five-abreast at 31'' pitch

Avro RJ100
Typical 6 - abreast Configurations

84 seats six-abreast at 31'' pitch

Avro RJ70
100 seats six-abreast at 31'' pitch

Avro RJ85
110 seats six-abreast at 34" pitch

Avro RJ100
 Underfloor Holds

41 in
104 cm

The Avro RJ has two

underfloor holds, each 41”
high. The access doors open
inwards.

n Forward hold door

Hold capacities
1.09 m x 1.35 m
(43 in x 53 in) n Avro RJ70 13.56 m3 (479 ft3)
Sill height 0.85 m (33 in)

n Rear hold door n Avro RJ85 18.25 m3 (645 ft3)

1.04 m x 0.91m
(41 in x 36 in)
Sill height 0.88 m (35 in) n Avro RJ100 22.98 m3 (812 ft3)
Corporate
jet
 The Avro RJ Corporate Jet

• Cabin volume over three times that of current

largest business jets.

• Interior flexibility

• Excellent airfield performance

The BAe 146 & Avro RJ are

already in service with a
• Compliant with current and predicted noise and
number of civil and military emission regulations.
operators around the world as
VIP transports and corporate
shuttle aircraft. • Independent from ground equipment - APU,
integral airstairs and low level baggage holds.
The aircraft performance and
cabin size offers the potential
buyer many advantages over • Low stall speeds, steep approach option and
the traditional small business
jet. four engines offer enhanced levels of safety.

• Airline levels of customer support from global

suppliers.
 Operational Flexibility

Conventional 30 approach
50ft screen
height *

The outstanding performance,

low environmental impact and
optional steep approach Landing distance
capability of the Avro RJ allows available
unique access both to sensitive
city centre airports and to
remote, poorly equipped
Steep approach
airfields with short strips.

This flexibility together with 35ft screen height *

the enhanced safety features
of the four engine layout is
particularly attractive for
operations in the VIP and
corporate jet role .
Landing distance available

* Subject to approval by local airworthiness authorities

 Corporate jet Interiors

The spacious, adaptable cabin

of the Avro RJ offers unique
accommodation for a wide
range of potential customised
interiors which can be
designed and installed by 3rd
party specialist centres.
Technical
overview
 Structural Simplicity

Structural simplicity of the

Avro RJ airframe is based on
the BAe146 and has been
achieved using one piece
components wherever
possible. Integral machining of
components such as wing
spars and frames leads to
enhanced structural efficiency.

The structures and systems,

initially cleared to 40,000
cycles/hours on the BAe146
are currently being extended to
80,000 cycles/hours, further
underscoring the quality of the
original design
 Well equipped Flight Deck
The Avro RJ features a spacious
2 - crew flight deck which
features EFIS displays and digital
avionics.

Fleet aircraft vary but typically,

the flight deck comprises:

Operational
– Honeywell DFGS autopilot
– Honeywell weather radar
– FADEC & auto throttle
– CAT3A ILS (opt.CAT3B)

Communications
– Dual VHF Comms (8.33 Khz)

Navigation
– Dual GNS-X nav management
– Dual Honeywell IRS
– Dual DME
– Dual VHF NAV (FM immune)
– Dual ADF
– Honeywell EGPWS

Surveillance
– Dual Mode ‘S’ transponders
– TCAS change 7
 Simple Flying Controls

• Primary flying controls

– Fully manual aileron and elevator control
– Hydraulically powered roll spoilers and rudder

The design philosophy behind

the Avro RJ flying control
system takes into
consideration the need for
simple, yet effective, system
layout.

Aileron and elevator control is

fully manual, although – Secondary flying controls
hydraulically powered controls – Hydraulic screw jack flap extension/retraction
are used where appropriate. – Hydraulic, automatic lift spoiler deployment
– Electrically controlled and monitored airbrake
The very efficient high lift wing
renders leading edge devices
unnecessary. The aircraft has
one piece flaps with no cutouts
for jet efflux.
Quiet, efficient Powerplants
7-stage compressor
module with steel
casing Reverse flow
combustion
chamber with
machined liner

The AVRO RJ is powered by four

Honeywell LF507-1F high bypass
engines of modular design.
The engines feature low fuel
burns, low noise levels, low
emissions and the Avro RJ
requires no reverse thrust.
The engines are maintained
using on condition maintenance
principles. Ease of on-wing 4-stage
inspection is complemented by
simplicity and speed of engine
turbine
removal. module

Engine data Fan module Centrifugal

Sea level
compressor
static thrust - 7000 lb (31.2 kN)
Flat rated to - ISA+8.3°C
Bypass ratio - 5.0:1
LF507-1F
 Low noise Characteristics
Avro RJ70

100

95

90 Avro RJ85

EPNdB
85
Avro RJ certificated noise
levels are among the quietest 80
in their class.
Avro RJ100
75
Take-off Sideline Approach
Compared to ICAO Annexe 16/
Noise level 83.6 88.6 97.5
FAR Pt 36 Stage 3 limits the 92.6 94.3 98
Stage 3 Limit
aircraft’s combined noise levels
are 15.9 EPNdB lower. The
Avro RJ is already compliant
with proposed ‘Chapter 4’ Take-off Sideline Approach
requirements. Noise level 84.3 88.4 97.3
Stage 3 Limit 93.2 94.7 98.2
This is underscored by unique
access to noise sensitive
airports such as Bromma
(Sweden), London City (UK), Take-off Sideline Approach
Salzburg & Innsbruck (Austria) Noise level 86.1 88.1 97.6
and Berlin Tempelhof Stage 3 Limit 93.5 94.9 98.3
(Germany)
 Auxiliary Power Unit

Sundstrand APS 1000

unit

Avro RJ aircraft are fitted with

Honeywell GTCP36 or
Sundstrand APS1000 units.

The units supply bleed air for

air conditioning up to 15,000 ft
and electrical power for engine
start, ground services and
emergency power up to
25,000 ft.

In flight start is possible up to

20,000 ft altitude.
 Landing Gear

• Twin wheel nose gear and main landing gear

• Wide track for stability and gravel runway operations

• Trailing link main gear

• Multi-disc carbon brakes with hydraulic back-up

• Electronic anti-skid

• Typical TBO - 15,000 landings

• Wheel change - 10 minutes

• Heat pack change - 20 minutes

The Messier Dowty trailing link
main landing gear provides
smooth landings, minimum
tyre wear and long overhaul
intervals.
Maintenance
& Customer
Support
World fleet Dispatch reliability

DR BASED ON WATOG CRITERIA

The Avro RJ worldwide fleet

maintains an average
dispatch reliability of over
98.7% in the demanding
regional airline operating
environment.

2003 2004
 Maintenance Access
2
1 3

Routine inspection and

maintenance of systems whose
Line Replaceable Units are
located in purpose-built
equipment bays can be carried
out via numerous access ports
provided.
1. Service access
4
2. Fuel tank inspection
3. Engine cowlings
4. Avionics/electrics bay
5. Baggage holds
6. Hydraulics bay
8
7. Air conditioning packs bay
8. APU bay 7 5
9. Rudder control access 6
 Avro RJ Maintenance Planning
Nominal check intervals are currently:
Daily Check Within 24 hours preceding first flight
Line Check Every 70 flight cycles
A Check Every 500 flight cycles
1C Check Every 4000 flight cycles or 2 years
2C Check Every 8000 fight cycles or 4 years
Maintenance plans have been
developed for the Avro RJ based 3C Check Every 12000 flight cycles or 6 years
on MSG-3 logic. The plans take
into account ongoing in-service
experience and allow checks to
be broken down into equalised The most common maintenance programmes are the
check programmes. B3, B4 & B5

The plans can be tailored to suit

individual operator’s needs. B3 B4 B5
24 event equalised ‘C’ 12 event equalised ‘C’ 6 events equalised ‘C’
Check programme with Check programme with Check programme with
intervals of 1000 flights intervals of 2000 flights or intervals of 4000 flights or
or 6 months. 1 year. 2 years.
Maintenance checks - B3 Schedule

OPTION B3
(24 'C' Check events with intervals of 1000 Cycles)

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Maintenance checks - B4 Schedule

OPTION B4
(12 'C' Check events with intervals of 2000 Cycles)

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Maintenance checks - B5 Schedule

OPTION B5
(6 'C' Check events with intervals of 4000 Cycles)

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 Airframe maintenance - JetSpares
Airframe rotable spares REPLACEMENT
provisioning and repair and ONSITE
overhaul programmes for the
FROM ONSITE
STOCK REPLENISH
Avro RJ can be tailored to the ONSITE
needs and capabilities of
individual operators through fixed
cost pay by the hour packages.

JetSpares Programme
The recommended programme,
JetSpares, is backed by BAE
SYSTEMS. This offers an airframe
rotable component by the hour
service with a minimum initial PART BECOMES
spares investment UNSERVICABLE REPLACEMENT
FROM POOL
The programme covers three
distinct areas: BAE SYSTEMS
POOL STOCK
- Provision of an agreed on-site (Weybridge)
spares package. R&O
- Repair and overhaul of airframe LOOP.
rotable components. ROTABLE
- Advance exchange service for REPAIRS
all airframe rotable components.
PART RETURNED
TO BAE SYSTEMS
 Engine Maintenance - EMCPP
Honeywell’s Engine Maintenance Cost Protection Programme provides
engine overhaul for a fixed hourly cost which is typically based upon the
following operational elements:

• Average sector length

• Engine thrust management techniques
• Operational environment
• Annual utilisation
For a fixed hourly payment,
Honeywell, the engine
manufacturer, will undertake The plan covers parts and repair labour for scheduled and unscheduled
all engine maintenance on maintenance and Category 1 and 2 Service Bulletins released after engine
behalf of an operator over an enrollment.
agreed period (excluding line
labour).
BAE SYSTEMS will assist Avro RJ operators in obtaining quotes from
The criteria for acceptance of Honeywell.
an engine into the program
includes the operator’s on-
wing maintenance capability,
a pre-enrolment inspection
and the engine modification
status.
 Regional aircraft Locations
Prestwick
NORTH AMERICA Headquarters, Operations
(Engineering and Support), Admin

Woodford
Customer Training, Engineering
CINCINNATI
WASHINGTON
Weybridge
European Logistics Centre (ELC)
BAE Systems’ Regional Aircraft PRESTWICK primary spares distribution centre
division headquarters at
Prestwick is home to Customer Hatfield
Support and Engineering. Asset Management

Avro RJ training facilities are WOODFORD

Washington
located at Woodford with Customer Support (Americas)
spares stocks at Weybridge, Asset Management,
close to London’s international Spares warehousing
HATFIELD
airports.
Cincinnati
SYDNEY
Additional support is provided
WEYBRIDGE Repair & Overhaul facility
from facilities in Washington
DC and Sydney. AUSTRALIA Sydney
Customer Support
 Spares Logistics

• Spares operations for the world-wide fleet of

Avro RJ aircraft is provided by :

– Maintenance help desk manned 24 hours a

day.

– Spares Logistics Centre at Weybridge close

Operators of BAE Systems to London Heathrow.
Avro RJ aircraft enjoy the
spares support of a major
manufacturer supporting over – Additional spares store in Washington DC,
1100 aircraft in service
worldwide. USA.
Dedicated helpdesks manned
round the clock provide fast
• Direct access to the inventory through the
response to AOG requests and SPEC 2000 computer system and the
the modern, well equipped
warehouse facilities at
internet.
Weybridge ensure efficient
despatch of spares via
London’s Heathrow airport
nearby.
Structural Repair Agreement
• On-site structural damage assessment of
customer aircraft

• Temporary repair scheme or service concession

prior to provision of final repair solution
Included in the portfolio of
services provided by Regional
• Customer repair drawings, repair instructions and
Aircraft’s Customer Support on-site structural assessments on demand from
organisation is a Structural
Repair Agreement.
the customer.

This is an optional arrangement

whereby, for a fixed annual
• Provision of responses to airframe structural
subscription, BAE SYSTEMS will technical queries
provide a range of services in
the event of in-service damage
to an Avro RJ. • Assistance in use of the airframe structural
documentation

• Provision of CAA approved repair schemes by way

of a repair drawing or repair instruction
Field Service Representation

• Participation in daily meetings with airline

• Troubleshooting

• Reviewing and progressing outstanding issues.

To assist with the entry into
service of the Avro RJ,
experienced Field Service
Representatives are available to • Liaising with BAE SYSTEMS customer support.
assist new operators.

These personnel become

resident with the airline assisting
• Setting up lines of communication.
the technical staff as they
familiarise themselves with the
aircraft and guiding them as • Building relationships with key vendors.
they interface with various parts
of the BAE Systems Regional
Aircraft Customer Support
organisation.
• Ensuring BAE Systems is aware of any AOG.
 Customer Training

Typical customer training programmes

• Pilots - 10 days ground school,

- 9 off 4 hour simulator sessions

Pilots ground school, cabin

• Cabin crew - 3 days
crew, engineering and
management familiarisation
training courses are provided at
• B1 Maintenance - 30 days (Airframe, engine,
BAE Systems’ dedicated facility electrical power, avionic LRU’s)
at it’s Woodford site.

The training centre does not • B2 Maintenance -23 days (Electrical power,
operate an RJ simulator but avionics)
simulator time can be
purchased through our joint
venture company CST AVRO
based in Berlin, Germany.

Five multi-media, purpose built

class rooms, a cockpit
procedures trainer and a wide
range of audio visual
programmes are available. * Course prices available on application
Operations Support
BAE SYSTEMS TOGETHER WITH ITS
PARTNER EAG CAN PROVIDE

• Weight and balance material including

loading aids
In addition to pilot training,
BAE SYSTEMS can provide
ongoing support to customer’s • Analysis of specific operational issues
operations. advising and
assisting with the introduction
of new destinations,
challenging airfields and
• Airfield performance data and software
operational issues.

BAE SYSTEMS has also

partnered with the European
Aeronautical Group for the
provision of Avro RJ software
services, in particular Airfield
Performance data. EAG provide
a range of navigational and
flight planning services from
their base in Stockholm,
Sweden.
Vendor Support

• Cost reduction team based at Prestwick

(RACAP team)

• Data feedback from operators continuously

analysed and published.
The approach to vendor issues
by BAE Systems’ Regional
Aircraft division is encapsulated • Regular liaison with major vendors.
in its RACAP programme
(Regional Aircraft Cost
Advantage Programme). • Continuous maintenance planning
development to extend service intervals
The RACAP team is a
multidisciplinary group
representing a broad range of
specialities across the business.
The team is tasked with
continuous review of cost
drivers and aircraft delay
causes and the identifying of
solutions which will improve
these indicators.Vendor liaison
forms a key part of this
initiative.
 Technical Support

• Maintenance planning
•Continued Airworthiness
support

A wide range of other Technical

• Technical queries
Support services is available
- Repair Design Office
from BAE Systems covering - AOG technical support
simple technical queries to
assistance with Maintenance • Modifications and Service Bulletins
Planning.
• Maintenance and Operators manuals
An extensive library of
customised Technical Manuals • Illustrated parts catalogues
can be provided in various hard
copy and electronic formats. • Publishing & graphic design
• CD-ROM and On-line publications
(via ISDN, Intranet and Internet)
 Avro RJ
performance
 Performance Characteristics

• 35000 ft Cruise ceiling *

• M0.72 Max operating speed (JAR)
• Low approach speeds
The Avro RJ design yields
unique qualities of handling,
manoeuvrability and airfield
• Steep approach capability
access. The high wing and four
engine configuration is
complemented by tail mounted
• Three engine ferry
air brakes and optional steep
approach mods, to extend the
aircraft’s potential into airfields
formerly accessible to
turboprop aircraft alone.

* Max cruise ceiling of 31000ft on some early Avro RJ aircraft

Basic Data - Avro RJ70
Typical design weights*
Kg lb
Maximum Take-off Weight
• standard 38,102 84,000
• maximum 43,029 95,000
• unpaved 39,009 86,000

Maximum Landing Weight 37,875 83,500

Maximum Zero Fuel Weight

• standard 32,423 71,500
• maximum 33,393 74,500

Typical Operating Weight Empty**

• 5 abreast 23,900 52,690
• 6 abreast 24,100 53,131

Payloads
Maximum structural payload 9,433 21,810
80 Passengers @ 95 Kg 7,600 16,755

* Design weights and payloads will vary with aircraft serial number
** Based on typical in-service aircraft (including crew & catering)
Basic Data - Avro RJ85
Typical design weights*
Kg lb
Maximum Take-off Weight
• standard 42,185 93,000
• maximum 43,999 97,000
• unpaved 39,009 86,000

Maximum Landing Weight 38,556 85,000

Maximum Zero Fuel Weight 35,834 79,000

Typical Operating Weight Empty**

• 5 abreast 24,600 54,234
• 6 abreast 24,820 54,719

Payloads
Maximum structural payload 11,234 24,766
100 Passengers @ 95 Kg 9,500 20,943

* Design weights and payloads will vary with aircraft serial number
** Based on typical in-service aircraft (including crew & catering)
Basic Data - Avro RJ100
Typical design weights*
Kg lb
Maximum Take-off Weight
• standard 44,226 97,500
• maximum 46,040 101,500

Maximum Landing Weight 40,143 88,500

Maximum Zero Fuel Weight

• standard 37,422 82,500
• maximum 37,875 83,500

Typical Operating Weight Empty**

• 5 abreast 25,600 56,438
• 6 abreast 25,670 56,593

Payloads
Maximum structural payload 12,275 27,063
112 Passengers @ 95 Kg 10,640 23,460

* Design weights and payloads will vary with aircraft serial number
** Based on typical in-service aircraft (including crew & catering)
Avro RJ take-off performance

Field length ISA, sea level

(m)
1600
JAR reserves, 150 nm diversion
Level, paved runway, no obstacles
RJ100
Maximum passenger payload - 6-abreast configuration
Optional 330 maximum flap setting for RJ85 and RJ100

1400 RJ85

1200
RJ70

1000
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Still air range (nm)
Avro RJ take-off performance
Field length (m)
ISA + 15°C, 2000 ft
2200
JAR reserves, 150 nm diversion
RJ100
2000 Level, paved runway, no obstacles
Maximum passenger payload - 6-abreast configuration
Optional 330 maximum flap setting for RJ85 and RJ100
1800
RJ85
1600

1400 RJ70
1200

1000
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Still air range (nm)
Avro RJ70 payload range

Payload (kg)
12000

10000

8000
82 pax @ 95 kgs
6000
ASSUMPTIONS:
ISA, still air
4000 Sea level airfields
Long range cruise
1,559 nm JAR RESERVES:
2000 2,887 km - 5% trip fuel
- Overshoot at destination
- 30 min. hold at 1,500ft at alternate
150nm diversion and approach
0
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Range (nm)
Avro RJ85 payload range

Payload (kg)
12000

10000
100 pax @ 95 kgs
8000

6000
ASSUMPTIONS:
ISA, still air
4000 Sea level airfields
Long range cruise
1,328 nm JAR RESERVES:
2000 2,459 km - 5% trip fuel
- Overshoot at destination
- 30 min. hold at 1,500ft at alternate
150nm diversion and approach
0
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Range (nm)
Avro RJ100 payload range

Payload (kg)
14000
12000
10000 100 pax @ 95 kgs

8000
6000 ASSUMPTIONS:
ISA, still air
Sea level airfields
4000 1,328 nm
Long range cruise
JAR RESERVES:
2,459 km - 5% trip fuel
2000 - Overshoot at destination
- 30 min. hold at 1,500ft at alternate
150nm diversion and approach
0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000

Range (nm)
 Avro RJ operating environment
Flight Envelope

Maximum altitude 35,000ft*

Temperature range Minimum BCAR Arctic

(-50°C at sea level to -65°C at 35,000ft)
Maximum ISA+35°C
The Avro RJ has been designed
to operate in demanding Vmo RJ70 & RJ85 300 kt IAS
conditions which combined with RJ100 305 kt IAS
its superior airfield performance
make it suitable for operators Mmo JAR M0.72
across the world. FAR M0.73

Runway Wind Capabilities

Maximum demonstrated crosswind 35 kts

Maximum demonstrated tailwind Normal take-off & landing 15 kts

Steep approach 5 kts

ILS/Autoland capabilities Headwind 25 kts

Crosswind 15 kts
Tailwind 10 kts
Avro RJ landing performance

Sea level
RJ70 RJ85 RJ100
Normal approach
dry 1,082m/ 3,550ft 1,137m/ 3,730ft 1,211m/ 3,973ft
wet 1,245m/ 4,085ft 1,308m/ 4,291ft 1,392m/ 4,556ft

Steep approach (35ft screen height)

dry 1,000m/ 3,281ft 1,060m/ 3,478ft 1,067m/ 3,501ft
wet 1,162m/ 3,812ft 1,230m/ 4.035ft 1,249m/ 4,097ft

2,000ft
RJ70 RJ85 RJ100
Normal approach
dry 1,129m/ 3,704ft 1,187m/ 3,894ft 1,261m/ 4,137ft
wet 1,298m/ 4,258ft 1,365m/ 4,477ft 1,450m/ 4,757ft

Steep approach (35ft screen height)

dry 1,046m/ 3,432ft 1,109m/ 3,638ft 1,117m/ 3,665ft
wet 1,215m/ 3,986ft 1,287m/ 4,222ft 1,306m/ 4,284ft

Based on maximum 6 abreast payloads; 95 kg passenger weight; 400 nm sector;

JAR reserves; 150 nm diversion
 Avro RJ
economics
Economic Analysis

The Avro RJ costs presented in this section are based on standard industry assumptions and
cover the major direct cost elements. The purchase prices, aircraft lease rates and hull values
quoted are for budgetary purposes only.
The maintenance costs represent a reasonable budgetary provision for a typical airline fleet
operation. However, the size of the fleet, average sector length, operating environment, level of
in - house expertise, subcontract and internal labour rates will all have an impact on the actual
costs experienced.
 Avro RJ Cost matrix
Assumptions Avro RJ70
Aircraft ownership
Sectors Sector data Ownership costs Variable costs Total cost
From To Dist Block Flight Fuel Pax Aircraft Spares Hull Fuel Fl.crew C.Crew Maint L.fees Nav Chge DOC DOC
Lease rate $70,000/Month Km hours hours Kg on board $ $ Insurance $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $/BH
Spares 10% of aircraft value AAA
AAA
BBB
BBB
100
200
0.42
0.57
0.29
0.44
789
1123
53
53
140
190
21
29
25
34
339
482
90
123
23
31
304
374
431
431
46
93
1419
1786
3405
3152
Insurance 0.9% of hull value AAA BBB 300 0.68 0.56 1434 53 230 34 41 615 148 37 429 431 139 2105 3080
AAA BBB 400 0.82 0.69 1675 53 274 41 49 719 177 44 491 431 186 2413 2954
AAA BBB 500 0.95 0.83 1891 53 319 48 57 811 206 51 554 431 232 2710 2853
Variable costs AAA
AAA
BBB
BBB
600
700
1.08
1.22
0.96
1.09
2125
2376
53
53
364
409
55
61
66
74
912
1019
235
264
59
66
616
679
431
431
279
325
3015
3327
2783
2735
Fuel price $1.3/USg AAA BBB 800 1.35 1.23 2627 53 454 68 82 1127 293 73 742 431 371 3640 2696
AAA BBB 900 1.47 1.34 2879 53 493 74 89 1235 318 79 796 431 418 3933 2681
Aircraft utilisation 2500 BH/Annum AAA BBB 1000 1.60 1.48 3132 53 538 81 97 1344 347 86 859 431 464 4246 2654
FLIGHT CREW AAA
AAA
BBB
BBB
1100
1200
1.73
1.87
1.61
1.74
3386
3641
53
53
582
627
87
94
105
113
1453
1562
376
404
94
101
921
984
431
431
511
557
4559
4873
2630
2611
Capt. Salary $85,000/Annum AAA BBB 1300 2.00 1.88 3897 53 672 101 121 1672 433 108 1046 431 603 5188 2594
AAA BBB 1400 2.13 2.01 4154 53 717 108 129 1782 462 115 1109 431 650 5503 2579
1st Off Salary $45,000/Annum AAA BBB 1500 2.25 2.13 4411 53 756 113 136 1893 488 122 1164 431 696 5798 2577

Crew hours 600/Annum AAA

AAA
BBB
BBB
1600
1700
2.38
2.52
2.26
2.39
4670
4929
53
53
801
846
120
127
144
152
2004
2115
516
545
129
136
1226
1289
431
431
743
789
6114
6429
2565
2555
CABIN CREW AAA BBB 1800 2.65 2.53 5189 53 890 134 160 2226 574 143 1351 431 836 6745 2545
AAA BBB 1900 2.78 2.66 5449 53 935 140 168 2338 603 150 1414 431 882 7062 2537
Salary $27,000/Annum AAA BBB 2000 2.90 2.78 5711 53 974 146 175 2450 628 157 1468 431 928 7359 2538

Hours 1000/Annum
Crew on board 2

MAINTENANCE
Airframe $201/FH + $63/FC
Engine $268/FH + $104/FC

Landing fees $10/Tonne of MTOW

Eurocontrol $50 National unit rate
 Avro RJ Cost matrix
Assumptions Avro RJ85
Aircraft ownership
Sectors Sector data Ownership costs Variable costs Total cost
From To Dist Block Flight Fuel Pax Aircraft Spares Hull Fuel Fl.crew C.Crew Maint L.fees Nav Chge DOC DOC
Lease rate $80,000/Month Km hours hours Kg on board $ $ Insurance $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $/BH

Spares 10% of aircraft value AAA

AAA
BBB
BBB
100
200
0.42
0.57
0.29
0.44
787
1122
65
65
160
218
23
31
27
37
338
481
90
123
23
31
304
374
422
422
46
92
1432
1808
3436
3190
Insurance 0.9% of hull value AAA BBB 300 0.70 0.58 1435 65 269 38 45 616 152 38 437 422 138 2153 3076
AAA BBB 400 0.83 0.71 1680 65 320 45 54 721 181 45 499 422 184 2470 2964
AAA BBB 500 0.97 0.84 1907 65 371 52 63 818 209 52 562 422 230 2779 2875

Variable costs AAA

AAA
BBB
BBB
600
700
1.10
1.23
0.98
1.11
2152
2411
65
65
422
474
59
67
71
80
923
1034
238
267
59
67
624
687
422
422
276
321
3096
3419
2814
2772
Fuel price $1.3/USg AAA BBB 800 1.37 1.24 2671 65 525 74 89 1146 296 74 749 422 367 3742 2738
AAA BBB 900 1.50 1.38 2931 65 576 81 97 1258 325 81 812 422 413 4065 2710
Aircraft utilisation 2500 BH/Annum AAA BBB 1000 1.63 1.51 3193 65 627 88 106 1370 354 88 874 422 459 4389 2687
FLIGHT CREW AAA
AAA
BBB
BBB
1100
1200
1.77
1.90
1.64
1.78
3455
3718
65
65
678
730
95
103
114
123
1482
1595
383
412
95
103
937
999
422
422
505
551
4713
5037
2668
2651
Capt. Salary $85,000/Annum AAA BBB 1300 2.03 1.91 3983 65 781 110 132 1709 441 110 1062 422 597 5362 2637
AAA BBB 1400 2.17 2.04 4248 65 832 117 140 1823 469 117 1125 422 643 5688 2625
1st Off Salary $45,000/Annum AAA BBB 1500 2.30 2.18 4515 65 883 124 149 1937 498 124 1187 422 689 6014 2615
Crew hours 600/Annum AAA
AAA
BBB
BBB
1600
1700
2.43
2.57
2.31
2.44
4783
5051
65
65
934
986
131
139
158
166
2052
2167
527
556
131
139
1250
1312
422
422
735
781
6340
6667
2606
2598
CABIN CREW AAA BBB 1800 2.68 2.56 5321 65 1030 145 174 2283 581 145 1367 422 827 6974 2599
AAA BBB 1900 2.82 2.69 5591 65 1082 152 183 2399 610 152 1429 422 873 7301 2592
Salary $27,000/Annum AAA BBB 2000 2.95 2.83 5863 65 1133 159 191 2515 639 159 1492 422 919 7630 2586
Hours 1000/Annum
Crew on board 2

MAINTENANCE
Airframe $201/FH + $63/FC
Engine $268/FH + $104/FC

Landing fees $10/Tonne of MTOW

Eurocontrol $50 National unit rate
 Avro RJ Cost matrix
Assumptions Avro RJ100
Aircraft ownership
Sectors Sector data Ownership costs Variable costs Total cost
From To Dist Block Flight Fuel Pax Aircraft Spares Hull Fuel Fl.crew C.Crew Maint L.fees Nav Chge DOC DOC
Lease rate $100,000/Month Km hours hours Kg on board $ $ Insurance $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $/BH

Spares 10% of aircraft value AAA

AAA
BBB
BBB
100
200
0.42
0.57
0.29
0.44
833
1192
73
73
200
272
25
34
30
40
357
511
90
123
34
46
304
374
460
460
48
96
1548
1957
3715
3453
Insurance 0.9% of hull value AAA BBB 300 0.70 0.58 1522 73 336 42 50 653 152 57 437 460 144 2330 3328
AAA BBB 400 0.83 0.71 1781 73 400 50 59 764 181 68 499 460 192 2673 3207
AAA BBB 500 0.97 0.84 2029 73 464 57 69 871 209 78 562 460 240 3011 3114
Variable costs AAA
AAA
BBB
BBB
600
700
1.10
1.23
0.98
1.11
2289
2559
73
73
528
592
65
73
78
88
982
1098
238
267
89
100
624
687
460
460
288
336
3354
3701
3049
3001
Fuel price $1.3/USg AAA BBB 800 1.35 1.23 2831 73 648 80 96 1215 293 109 742 460 384 4027 2983
AAA BBB 900 1.48 1.36 3104 73 712 88 106 1332 321 120 804 460 432 4375 2950
Aircraft utilisation 2500 BH/Annum AAA BBB 1000 1.62 1.49 3377 73 776 96 115 1449 350 131 867 460 480 4724 2922
FLIGHT CREW AAA
AAA
BBB
BBB
1100
1200
1.75
1.88
1.63
1.76
3652
3928
73
73
840
904
104
112
125
134
1567
1685
379
408
142
153
929
992
460
460
528
576
5074
5424
2899
2880
Capt. Salary $85,000/Annum AAA BBB 1300 2.00 1.88 4204 73 960 119 143 1804 433 162 1046 460 624 5751 2875

1st Off Salary $45,000/Annum

AAA BBB 1400 2.13 2.01 4482 73 1024 127 152 1923 462 173 1109 460 672 6102 2860
AAA BBB 1500 2.27 2.14 4762 73 1088 135 162 2043 491 184 1171 460 720 6454 2847
Crew hours 600/Annum AAA
AAA
BBB
BBB
1600
1700
2.40
2.53
2.28
2.41
5043
5325
73
73
1152
1216
143
150
171
181
2164
2285
520
549
194
205
1234
1297
460
460
768
816
6806
7158
2836
2826
CABIN CREW AAA BBB 1800 2.65 2.53 5608 73 1272 157 189 2406 574 215 1351 460 864 7488 2826

Salary $27,000/Annum AAA

AAA
BBB
BBB
1900
2000
2.78
2.92
2.66
2.79
5892
6178
73
73
1336
1400
165
173
198
208
2528
2651
603
632
225
236
1414
1476
460
460
912
960
7842
8196
2817
2810
Hours 1000/Annum
Crew on board 3

MAINTENANCE
Airframe $201/FH + $63/FC
Engine $268/FH + $104/FC

Landing fees $10/Tonne of MTOW

Eurocontrol $50 National unit rate
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