F/A-18A-D Hornet PCL (Pocket Check List) NATOPS

LATERAL WEIGHT ASYMMETRY LIMITS Field takeoff Catapult takeoff Weight board 36,000 lbs Weight board 37,000 lbs Inflight conditions 22,000 ft-lbs 6,000 ft-lbs 22,000 ft-lbs 26,000 ft-lbs

Asymmetric jettison/ normal release of a store from station 2 or 8 that weighs in excess of 2330 pounds (i.e., GBU-24, MK-60, MK65, Walleye II ER/ DL) exceeds the lateral weight asymmetry limitation and is prohibited (even if this is the normal SMS release sequence, except in an emergency). FCLP or Carrier landing with gross wt 33,000 lbs. (including wingtip AIM-9 and wing fuel) Carrier landing with gross wt > 33,000 lbs. (including wingtip AIM-9 and wing fuel) Field landing (flared) with sink rate at touchdown up to 500 fpm ANGLE-OF-ATTACK LIMITATIONS Flaps AUTO CONFIGURATION FE FE plus centerline tanks/ stores FE plus inboard tanks/ stores (with centerline tank/ stores) FE plus inboard tanks/ stores (without centerline tank/ stores) FE plus outboard tanks/ stores (centerline tank/ stores optional) FE plus inboard and outboard tanks/ stores (centerline tank/ stores optional)
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17,000 ft-lbs 14,500 ft-lbs 26,000 ft-lbs

AOA LIMIT () Unrestricted 6 to +25 Unrestricted 6 to +25 6 to +25 6 to +35 6 to +25 6 to +25 6 to +20

CG (% MAC) 17 to 25% 25 to 28% 17 to 23.5% 23.5 to 28% 17 to 27.5%

17 to 24% 24 to 27.5% 17 to 27.5%

17 to 27%

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Lateral Weight Asymmetry AOA Limits.

a. 6,000 to 12,000 ft-lbs asymmetry: 6 to +20 . b. 12,000 to 26,000 ft-lbs asymmetry: 6 to +12 . c. 22,000 to 26,000 ft-lbs asymmetry: (1) Abrupt lateral stick inputs are prohibited. (2) Smooth inputs up to 1/ 2 stick for rolling maneuvers up to a maximum of 180 bank angle change are authorized. (3) Rudder pedal inputs are authorized only as required to maintain balanced flight (Slip indicator ball centered).

AOA Limits Due to Mach No. (F/A-18B/D)

MACH 0.7 to 0.8 0.8 to 0.9 above 0.9 AOA LIMIT 6 to +20 6 to +15 6 to +12

Flaps HALF or FULL

0 to +15 AOA (transitory excursions up to +20 are allowed during catapult launch only).

WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
The maximum allowable gross weights are: Location Field Takeoff Landing (Flared) FCLP/ Touch-and-go/ Barricade Before AFC 029 After AFC 029 Carrier Catapult Landing Unrestricted Restricted Pounds

51,900 39,000 30,700 33,000 51,900 33,000 34,000

Arrestments above 33,000 pounds are subject to the following restrictions: (1) Arresting gear - MK 7 MOD 3 Only (2) Glideslope - 3.5 Maximum (3) Recovery Head Wind (RHW) (a) 40 knots Minimum - Half flaps allowed (b) Less than 40 knots - Full flaps only (4) Lateral Weight Asymmetry 14,500 ft-lb Maximum (External pylon stores, AIM-9 wing tips, and wing fuel) (5) No MOVLAS recovery

ACCELERATION LIMITATIONS WITHOUT G LIMITER Configuration Flaps HALF or FULL Flaps AUTO Symmetrical +0.5 g to +2.0 g (32,357 pounds or less) 3.0 g to +7.5 g Asymmetrical +0.5 g to +1.5 g (32,357 pounds or less) Aircraft thru 161924 +0.2 g to +6.0 g Aircraft 161925 and up 1.0 g to +6.0 g +0.5 g to +1.5 g

Gear Retraction and/or Extension

+0.5 g to +2.0 g

CATAPULT THROTTLE SETTINGS Weight Board (LBS) Engine Power MIL MIL/MAX MAX MAX

44,000 and below

45,000 and above

NOTE
MIL/ MAX power setting is defined as stabilizing in Military power while in catapult tension, and selecting maximum afterburner at holdback release.

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Landing Approach Speed

AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION FLAPS AS NOTED GEAR DOWN SPEED BRAKE IN REMARKS ENGINE(S): (2)F404-GE-400 U.S. STANDARD DAY, 1962

NOTE
D C G AT 25% MAC. APPROACH SPEEDS INCREASE 1 KNOT FOR EACH 2% THE C G IS FORWARD OF 25% MAC AND DECREASE 1 KNOT FOR EACH 2% THE C G IS AFT OF 25% MAC. D INCREASE APPROACH SPEED BY 2 KNOTS IF WINGTIP AIM-9S ARE OFF D INCREASE APPROACH SPEEDS BY 2 KNOTS IF EXTERNAL STORES ON. DATE: DECEMBER 1984 DATA BASIS: FLIGHT TEST

LANDING APPROACH SPEED (KCAS)

LANDING CONFIGURATION

FULL FLAPS 8.1 AOA (Normal Landing)

HALF FLAPS 8.1 AOA (Normal Landing)

24,000 25,000 26,000 27,000 28,000 29,000 30,000 31,000 32,000 33,000 34,000 35,000 36,000 37,000 38,000 39,000

117 119 121 124 126 128 130 133 135 137 139 141 143 145 147 149

126 129 131 134 136 139 141 144 146 148 151 153 155 157 159 161

GROSS WEIGHT (LB)

Landing Approach Speed

AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION FLAPS AS NOTED GEAR DOWN SPEED BRAKE IN REMARKS ENGINE(S): (2)F404-GE-400 U.S. STANDARD DAY, 1962

NOTE
D C G AT 25% MAC. APPROACH SPEEDS INCREASE 1 KNOT FOR EACH 2% THE C G IS FORWARD OF 25% MAC AND DECREASE 1 KNOT FOR EACH 2% THE C G IS AFT OF 25% MAC D INCREASE APPROACH SPEED BY 2 KNOTS IF WINGTIP AIM- 9S ARE OFF D INCREASE APPROACH SPEEDS BY 2 KNOTS IF EXTERNAL STORES ON D MAIN GEAR TIRE LIMITATION - 210 GROUNDSPEED D NOSE GEAR TIRE LIMITATION - 190 GROUNDSPEED DATE: DECEMBER 1984 DATA BASIS: FLIGHT TEST

LANDING APPROACH SPEED (KCAS) HALF FLAPS 7.0 AOA (DEL or MECH) HALF FLAPS 7.0 AOA 0 LEF (LEF Failure) 133 135 135 141 143 146 148 151 153 156 158 160 162 165 167 169 HALF OR FULL FLAPS 10 AOA 0 TEF (TEF Failure) 161 164 167 170 173 177 180 183 186 188 191 194 197 199 202 205 7.0AOA 0 LEF/0 TEF (LEF/TEF Failure) 192 196 200 204 208 212 215 219 222 226 229 232 236 239 242 245

LANDING CONFIGURATION

24,000 25,000 26,000 27,000 28,000 29,000 30,000 31,000 32,000 33,000 34,000 35,000 36,000 37,000 38,000 39,000

131 134 136 139 141 144 146 149 151 153 156 158 160 162 165 167

GROSS WEIGHT (LB)

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LATERAL WEIGHT ASYMMETRY LIMITS Field takeoff Catapult takeoff Weight board 36,000 lbs Weight board 37,000 lbs Inflight conditions 6,000 ft-lbs 22,000 ft-lbs 26,000 ft-lbs 22,000 ft-lbs

Asymmetric jettison/ normal release of a store from station 2 or 8 that weighs in excess of 2330 pounds (i.e., GBU-24, MK-60, MK65, Walleye II ER/ DL) exceeds the lateral weight asymmetry limitation and is prohibited (even if this is the normal SMS release sequence, except in an emergency). FCLP or Carrier landing with gross wt 33,000 lbs. (including wingtip AIM-9 and wing fuel) Carrier landing with gross wt > 33,000 lbs. (including wingtip AIM-9 and wing fuel) Field landing (flared) with sink rate at touchdown up to 500 fpm ANGLE OF-ATTACK LIMITATIONS Flaps AUTO CONFIGURATION FE FE plus centerline tanks/ stores FE plus inboard tanks/ stores (with centerline tank/ stores) FE plus inboard tanks/ stores (without centerline tank/ stores) FE plus outboard tanks/ stores (centerline tank/ stores optional) FE plus inboard and outboard tanks/ stores (centerline tank/ stores optional)
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17,000 ft-lbs

14,500 ft-lbs 26,000 ft-lbs

AOA LIMIT () Unrestricted 6 to +25 Unrestricted 6 to +25 6 to +25

CG (% MAC) 17 to 25% 25 to 28% 17 to 23.5% 23.5 to 28% 17 to 27.5%

6 to +35 6 to +25 6 to +25

17 to 24% 24 to 27.5% 17 to 27.5%

6 to +20

17 to 27%

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Lateral Weight Asymmetry AOA Limits

a. 6,000 to 12,000 ft-lbs asymmetry: 6 to +20 . b. 12,000 to 26,000 ft-lbs asymmetry: 6 to +12 . c. 22,000 to 26,000 ft-lbs asymmetry: (1) Abrupt lateral stick inputs are prohibited. (2) Smooth inputs up to 1/ 2 stick for rolling maneuvers up to a maximum of 180 bank angle change are authorized. (3) Rudder pedal inputs are authorized only as required to maintain balanced flight (Slip indicator ball centered).

AOA Limits Due to Mach No. (F/A-18D)

MACH 0.7 to 0.8 0.8 to 0.9 above 0.9 AOA LIMIT 6 to +20 6 to +15 6 to +12

Flaps HALF or FULL

a. 0 to +15 AOA (transitory excursions up to +20 are allowed during catapult launch only)

WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
The maximum allowable gross weights are: Location Field Takeoff Field landing (flared) FCLP/ Touch-and-go/ Barricade Carrier Catapult Landing Unrestricted Restricted Pounds 51,900 39,000 33,000 51,900 33,000 34,000

Arrestments above 33,000 pounds are subject to the following restrictions: (1) Arresting gear - MK 7 MOD 3 Only (2) Glideslope - 3.5 Maximum (3) Recovery Head Wind (RHW) (a) 40 knots Minimum - Half flaps allowed (b) Less than 40 knots - Full flaps only (4) Lateral Weight Asymmetry 14,500 ft-lb Maximum (External pylon stores, AIM-9 wing tips, and wing fuel) (5) No MOVLAS recovery

ACCELERATION LIMITATIONS WITHOUT G LIMITER Configuration Flaps HALF or FULL Flaps AUTO Symmetrical +0.5 g to +2.0 g (32,357 pounds or less)3.0 g to +7.5 g +0.5 g to +2.0 g Asymmetrical +0.5 g to +1.5 g 1.0 g to +6.0 g

Gear Retraction and/or Extension

+0.5 g to +1.5 g

CATAPULT THROTTLE SETTINGS Weight Board (LBS) Engine Power MIL MIL/MAX MAX MAX

44,000 and below

45,000 and up

NOTE
MIL/ MAX power setting is defined as stabilizing in Military power while in catapult tension, and selecting maximum afterburner at holdback release.

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Landing Approach Speed

AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION FLAPS AS NOTED GEAR DOWN SPEED BRAKE IN REMARKS ENGINE(S): (2)F404-GE-402 U.S. STANDARD DAY, 1962

NOTE
D C G AT 25% MAC. APPROACH SPEEDS INCREASE 1 KNOT FOR EACH 2% THE C G IS FORWARD OF 25% MAC AND DECREASE 1 KNOT FOR EACH 2% THE C G IS AFT OF 25% MAC. D INCREASE APPROACH SPEED BY 2 KNOTS IF WINGTIP AIM-9S ARE OFF D INCREASE APPROACH SPEEDS BY 2 KNOTS IF EXTERNAL STORES ON. DATE: DECEMBER 1984 DATA BASIS: FLIGHT TEST

LANDING APPROACH SPEED (KCAS)

LANDING CONFIGURATION

FULL FLAPS 8.1 AOA (Normal Landing)

HALF FLAPS 8.1 AOA (Normal Landing)

24,000 25,000 26,000 27,000 28,000 29,000 30,000 31,000 32,000 33,000 34,000 35,000 36,000 37,000 38,000 39,000

117 119 121 124 126 128 130 133 135 137 139 141 143 145 147 149

126 129 131 134 136 139 141 144 146 148 151 153 155 157 159 161

GROSS WEIGHT (LB)

LANDING APPROACH SPEED

AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION FLAPS AS NOTED GEAR DOWN SPEED BRAKE IN REMARKS ENGINE(S): (2)F404-GE-402 U.S. STANDARD DAY, 1962

NOTE
D C G AT 25% MAC. APPROACH SPEEDS INCREASE 1 KNOT FOR EACH 2% THE C G IS FORWARD OF 25% MAC AND DECREASE 1 KNOT FOR EACH 2% THE C G IS AFT OF 25% MAC D INCREASE APPROACH SPEED BY 2 KNOTS IF WINGTIP AIM-9S ARE OFF D INCREASE APPROACH SPEEDS BY 2 KNOTS IF EXTERNAL STORES ON D MAIN GEAR TIRE LIMITATION - 210 GROUNDSPEED D NOSE GEAR TIRE LIMITATION - 190 GROUNDSPEED DATE: DECEMBER 1984 DATA BASIS: FLIGHT TEST

LANDING APPROACH SPEED (KCAS) HALF FLAPS 7.0 AOA (DEL or MECH) HALF FLAPS 7.0 AOA 0 LEF (LEF Failure) 133 135 135 141 143 146 148 151 153 156 158 160 162 165 167 169 HALF OR FULL FLAPS 10 AOA 0 TEF (TEF Failure) 161 164 167 170 173 177 180 183 186 188 191 194 197 199 202 205 7.0AOA 0 LEF/0 TEF (LEF/TEF Failure) 192 196 200 204 208 212 215 219 222 226 229 232 236 239 242 245

LANDING CONFIGURATION

24,000 25,000 26,000 27,000 28,000 29,000 30,000 31,000 32,000 33,000 34,000 35,000 36,000 37,000 38,000 39,000

131 134 136 139 141 144 146 149 151 153 156 158 160 162 165 167

GROSS WEIGHT (LB)

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