Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Model 402 Airplane Flight Manual PSM 1-84-1A

Description

Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Model 402 Airplane Flight Manual PSM 1-84-1A

The Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Model 402 Airplane Flight Manual PSM 1-84-1A is the authoritative, Department of Transport (D.O.T.) approved operational flight manual designed specifically for flight crews, operators, and aviation professionals operating the Bombardier DHC-8-402 regional turboprop. Providing comprehensive guidance across all operational phases, this Bombardier Q400 flight manual contains critical performance limits, structural weight variants, engine operating parameters, and certified emergency action flows required to maintain safety and regulatory compliance.

File Details

• Manual Type: Approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
• Document Identification: PSM 1-84-1A
• Aircraft Manufacturer: Bombardier Inc. / de Havilland Inc.
• Model Coverage: DHC-8 Series 400 / Model 402 (Bombardier Q400)
• Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A Turboprops
• Propellers: Dowty Aerospace R408 Four-Blade Controllable Pitch Propellers
• Certification Authority: Canadian Department of Transport (D.O.T.) Approved
• Approval & Revision Status: Initial approval August 4, 1999, incorporating approved revisions through Revision 289 (May 10, 2013)
• Language: English
• Page Count: 516 pages
• File Format: Portable Document Format (PDF)

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Chapters Covered

• Section 1 — General: Introduction; List of Revisions; Log of Revisions; List of Supplements; Supplement Compatibility Table; Log of Supplements; List of Amendments; Log of Amendments; Definitions; Abbreviations; Dimensions and Areas; Measurement Conversion Charts (OAT to ISA, Celsius to Fahrenheit, Kilograms to Pounds, Meters to Feet, Nautical Miles to Kilometers, Wind Component Determination).
• Section 2 — Limitations: General Operating Limitations (Certification category, day/night VFR, IFR, icing conditions, minimum crew); Weight and Loading (Basic, Intermediate, High, and Enhanced High Gross Weight limits, Center of Gravity envelopes, maneuvering load factors, lateral asymmetry); Performance (Maximum operating altitude 25,000 ft ASL, airfield limit 10,000 ft ASL, runway slopes ±2%, crosswind and tailwind limits, ambient temperatures −54°C to ISA +35°C); Airspeeds (VMO, VFE flap extension limits, VA maneuvering speed, VLO/VLE gear operating and extended speeds, rough air penetration, alternate gear extension); Power Plant Limitations (PW150A operating ratings for MTOP, NTOP, MCP, starting, transient, and reverse; ITT limits, NH and NL gas generator speeds, NP propeller speeds, oil pressures and temperatures, approved fuel grades and anti-icing additives, starter cranking duties, instrument markings); System Limitations (Electrical battery thresholds, landing gear/flap altitude cap of 15,000 ft, max tire ground speed of 182 kt, air conditioning differential pressures, wheel brake cooling, airframe and engine ice protection, AFCS automatic flight control parameters, avionics and display power reset constraints).
• Section 3 — Emergency Procedures: Engine Failure or Fire During Take-Off (RTO actions before V1, continuation actions after V1); Engine Malfunctions (In-flight shutdown, engine failure/fire in flight, approach go-around on one engine, ground engine fire, abnormal oil pressure and oil temperature handling, FADEC failure, degraded FADEC operation, powerplant advisory alerts); Propeller Malfunctions (PEC caution alerts, propeller overspeed management, unscheduled feathering, propeller ground range advisory, dual propeller overspeed at 1070 RPM); Fuselage Fire or Smoke Emergencies (General smoke drills, flight compartment smoke removal, cabin fire response, forward and aft baggage compartment smoke protocols); Emergency Descent; Electrical Emergencies; Flight Control System Failures; Hydraulic System Failures; Landing Gear Malfunctions; In-Flight Door Warnings; High Angle of Attack Recovery; Emergency Evacuation and Fuselage Runway Contact.

This organized operational reference gives airline transport pilots, line check airmen, simulator instructors, and maintenance personnel an exhaustive, standardized layout of certified aircraft capabilities and abnormal drills. Whether verifying daily pre-flight weight envelopes or reviewing multi-system failure workflows, this flight manual delivers exact manufacturer-specified operating boundaries.

Operating Boundaries & Certified Envelopes

Detailed performance criteria documented in the Bombardier Q400 Model 402 Airplane Flight Manual establish certified operating envelopes for all certified weight variants:

• Structural Weight Configurations: Fully covers Basic Gross Weight (MS 4-201539; 27,986 kg / 61,700 lb MTOW), Intermediate Gross Weight (MS 4-308807; 28,985 kg / 63,900 lb MTOW), High Gross Weight (MS 4-308907; 28,485 kg / 64,300 lb MTOW), and Enhanced High Gross Weight (MS 4-309238; 29,268 kg / 64,500 lb MTOW), including Maximum Zero Fuel Weights up to 25,855 kg and Minimum Flight Weight of 17,191 kg.
• Airspeed Limitations: Outlines VMO across altitudes from 245 kt CAS at sea level up to 282 kt at 20,000 ft, VFE flap limits (Flap 5 at 200 kt, Flap 10 at 181 kt, Flap 15 at 172 kt, Flap 35 at 158 kt), maneuvering speed VA of 204 kt CAS, landing gear extension VLO of 200 kt CAS, and severe turbulence penetration speed of 210 kt CAS.
• Powerplant & Fuel Specifications: Complete operating tables for the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A engines detail maximum takeoff power (MTOP 100% torque, 880°C ITT, 1020 NP RPM), normal takeoff power (NTOP 90% torque), maximum continuous power (MCP), starting ITT thresholds (920°C), and permitted aviation fuels including Jet A, Jet A-1, JP-4, JP-5, JP-8, TS-1, RT, and Chinese No. 3 Jet Fuel (RP-3) along with approved fuel system icing inhibitors.

Emergency & Abnormal Response Procedures

The emergency procedures section within the Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Model 402 Airplane Flight Manual PSM 1-84-1A provides structured flight deck protocols. From immediate rejected takeoff braking below decision speed V1 to pitch control and climb management after V1 engine loss, each action is delineated with required pilot callouts, lever positions, and advisory light verifications. In-depth instructions walk crews through dual PEC warnings, alternate feathering sequences, pitch trim disconnects, hydraulic system isolating steps, and smoke evacuation paths using outflow valve manual dumping.

Operational Capability, Safety & Instant PDF Delivery

Mastering the technical operations of modern commercial regional aircraft demands unwavering adherence to certified documentation. Having direct access to the Bombardier Q400 Dash 8 Model 402 Airplane Flight Manual PSM 1-84-1A empowers flight crews, dispatchers, maintenance engineers, and flight simulation aviators to execute operations with complete precision. Operating within precise D.O.T. weight, balance, temperature, and speed limits prevents structural overstress, safeguards engine life cycles, and ensures safety in critical operating conditions. Available as an immediate PDF download, this digital flight manual can be reviewed instantly on desktop computers, laptop flight bags, or tablets, and allows high-resolution on-screen zooming and full document printing whenever hard copies are required on the flight line.