Cessna Citation C-680 (Sovereign)
Cessna Citation Sovereign · Flight Manual
Overview
This document serves as the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) for the Cessna Citation C-680 (Sovereign). It provides essential information regarding the aircraft's operating limits, emergency procedures, and performance specifications. The manual is intended for pilots and flight crews operating the Cessna Citation Sovereign, ensuring they are familiar with the aircraft's capabilities and limitations. Key sections include operating limits, weight and fuel specifications, and detailed emergency procedures that are critical for safe operation. The manual emphasizes the importance of adhering to specified limits and procedures to maintain safety during flight operations.
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: 30,300 lbs
- Maximum Landing Weight: 27,100 lbs
- Maximum Operating Altitude: 47,000 feet
- VMO below 8,000 feet: 270 KIAS
- Emergency descent airspeed: 150 KIAS
Document
Source
Originally published by www.dgac.gob.cl. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Flight Manual
- Pages
- 7
- File size
- 40 KB
- Publisher
- www.dgac.gob.cl
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Max speed (kt)
- 305
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 30,300
Performance
- Max crosswind (kt)
- 25
Weight & balance
- Max ramp weight (lb)
- 30,550
- Max landing weight (lb)
- 27,100
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 30,300
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In this document
Operating Limits
The operating limits for the Cessna Citation Sovereign include various speed limitations such as VMO (maximum operating speed) of 270 KIAS below 8,000 feet and 305 KIAS between 8,000 and 29,833 feet. The maximum operating altitude is 47,000 feet, with specific flap extension speeds and gear operation limits. The document also outlines fuel types, weight limits, and ground power unit specifications.
Emergency Procedures
The emergency procedures section details critical actions to take in various emergency scenarios, such as APU fire, cabin altitude issues, and engine failures. For instance, in the event of an APU fire, the APU FIRE button should be pushed, and in case of engine failure during takeoff, the appropriate actions depend on whether the aircraft is below or above V1 speed.
Weight and Fuel Specifications
The maximum ramp weight for the Cessna Citation Sovereign is 30,550 lbs, with a maximum takeoff weight of 30,300 lbs and a maximum landing weight of 27,100 lbs. The aircraft can utilize JET A or JET A-1 fuel, with specific limitations on asymmetric fuel quantities.
Altitude Limitations
The maximum altitude for takeoff and landing is 14,000 feet, while the maximum altitude for APU operation is FL300. The document specifies that the APU can be started at a maximum altitude of FL200.
Ground Power Unit Limitations
For starting the aircraft, the ground power unit must not exceed 1500 amps and 28 volts. The document specifies that the electric fuel boost pumps should be turned on at 600 pounds or less of fuel.
Safety notes
- Always adhere to specified weight limits to ensure safe operation.
- Follow emergency procedures precisely to mitigate risks during in-flight emergencies.
Full document text
1 DEPARTAMENTO “SEGURIDAD OPERACIONAL” SUBDEPARTAMENTO “LICENCIAS” SECCIÓN EVALUACIONES “CESSNA CITATION C-680 (SOVEREIGN)” A. - OPERATING LIMITS 1.- Limitations (KIAS) 4.- Starter Limitations VB (Turbulence) 225 / .80 M After 1st start 2 mins. VMO (below 8.000’) 270 After 2nd start 5 mins. VMO (8.000 a 29.833’) 305 After 3rd start 30 mins. MMO (Above 29.833’) .80 M VFE ( 7° position) 250 5.- Altitude Limitation VFE ( 15° position) 200 Max Alt Ext Flaps 18.000 VFE (Full Position) 175 Max Operating Alt 47.000 VLO/VLE 210 Max Alt For T/O & Landing 14.000 VSB max NO LIMIT VSB min VREF +15 6.- Ground Power Unit Limit. For Starting VTIRE (Ground Speed) 165 Max Current 1500 amps Max Tail Wind 10 Max Voltage 28 v Max Cross Wind 25 Min Speed Icing (Flap 0°) 180 7.- Auxiliary Power Unit Min S/E enroute climb (VENR) 180 Max Alt for APU start is FL200 Max Operating Alt for the APU is FL300 2.- Fuel (U.S. GAL & LBS) Max Airspeed for APU stars is 250 Type to Utilize JET A/ JET A-1 Max operating Airspeed for the APU is 305 / .80 M Max Asymmetric Fuel Quantity 400 Max Asymmetric Fuel Emergency 800 8.- FUEL LIMITATIONS Electric fuel boost pumps 3.- Weight (LBS) be turned ON At 600 pounds or less Maximum Ramp 30.550 Maximum TAKE-OFF 30.300 Maximum LANDING 27.100 MAX ZFW 20.800 Minimum Flight 17.345 2 B.- EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 1.- APU FIRE. APU FIRE Button PUSH 2.- BATTERY O’TEMP L and / or R. BATT Button (affected side) OFF 3.- CABIN ALTITUDE. Oxygen Masks DON AND 100% Left and Right MIC SEL MASK Emergency Descent AS REQUIRED 4.- DEPLOY and EMERGENCY STOW T/R EMER STOW Button (flashing button) PUSH Throttle (affected engine) IDLE Airspeed REDUCE 150 KIAS MAXIMUM 3 5.- EMERGENCY DESCENT. Initiate maximum rate of descent SAFE ALTITUDE 6.- ENGINE FIRE L and / or R. Take off Below V1 or On the Ground: Take off ABORT Take off Above V1 or in Flight at a Safe Altitude at or above 400’ : Throttle (affected engine) IDLE ANTI-ICE WING/STAB XFLOW Button XFLOW (If bleed air anti-ice system are on) *If ENG FIRE light still illuminated after 15 seconds: Illuminated ENG FIRE Button PUSH Either Illuminated BOTTLE ARMED Button PUSH 4 7.- NO TAKE OFF. Speed Below V1 – Takeoff Rejected: Take off ABORT Speed Above V1 – Takeoff Continued: Climb to SAFE ALTITUDE 8.- ENGINE FAILURE or other emergency during Takeoff. Speed Below V1: Takeoff ABORT Speed at or Above V1 : Climb to SAFE ALTITUDE ANTI-ICE WING/STAB XFLOW Button XFLOW (If bleed air anti-ice system are on) 5 9.- ENGINE FAILURE DURING FINAL APPROACH. Flaps 15o Airspeed VAPP 10.- DUAL ENGINE FLAMEOUT – CRUISE. Crew Oxygen Masks (If required) DON 11.- DUAL ENGINE FLAMEOUT – LOW ALTITUDE. Fuel CHECK TANKS / QUANTITY FUEL BOOSTER Button (Both) ON Throttles CUT OFF 12.- ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM SMOKE or ODOR. Oxygen Masks / Goggles DON AND EMER 13.- SMOKE REMOVAL. Oxygen Masks / Goggles DON AND EMER 6 14.- HYDRAULIC WHEEL BRAKE FAILURE. Brake Pedals REMOVE FEET EMERGENCY BRAKE Handle PULL AND HOLD UNTIL STOPPED 15.- AILERON TRIM RUNAWAY. AP / TRIM / NWS DISC Button PUSH AND HOLD 16.- PRIMARY PITCH TRIM RUNAWAY. AP / TRIM / NWS DISC Button PUSH AND HOLD 17.- SECONDARY PITCH RUNAWAY. SECONDARY TRIM Button OFF 7 18.- JAMMED PITCH or ROLL CONTROL SYSTEM. Stabilizer Trim Switch ACTUATE (to establish desired pitch attitude) Control Wheel RELAX PRESSURE PITCH / ROLL RECONNECT Handle PULL UNTIL LATCHED Operative Flight Control Wheel IDENTIFY, RECOVER AIRPLANE ATTITUDE 19.- RUDDER TRIM RUNAWAY. AP / TRIM / NWS DISC Button PUSH AND HOLD 20.- NOSEWHEEL STEERING MALFUNCTION. AP / TRIM / NWS DISC Button PUSH AND HOLD 21.- INADVERTENT STALL (Buffet / Roll – Off). AP / TRIM / NWS DISC Button PUSH Pitch Attitude REDUCE Roll Attitude WINGS LEVEL Throttles TO DETENT