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1. Aircraft General & Limitations
1. What is the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) for Ryanair’s B737-800 (standard
config)?
ANSWER ✓ 79,000 kg (174,165 lbs)
2. What is the maximum zero fuel weight (MZFW) for the B737-800?
ANSWER ✓ 62,730 kg (138,300 lbs)
3. What is the maximum landing weight (MLW) for the B737-800?
ANSWER ✓ 66,360 kg (146,300 lbs)
4. What is the minimum fuel for dispatch for a standard Ryanair sector?
ANSWER ✓ 1,500 kg plus taxi fuel (unless otherwise specified in FCOM)
5. What is the maximum allowable tailwind for takeoff and landing (Ryanair Ops
Manual)?
ANSWER ✓ 10 knots (15 knots for dry runway with specific approval)
6. What is the maximum demonstrated crosswind for takeoff/landing on a dry runway?
ANSWER ✓ 33 knots (B737-800)
7. What is the maximum operating altitude for the B737-800?
ANSWER ✓ 41,000 feet
8. What is the minimum flight crew for Ryanair operations?
ANSWER ✓ 2 pilots (Captain and First Officer)
, 9. What is the maximum number of passengers on B737-800 (Ryanair config)?
ANSWER ✓ 189 passengers
10. What is the maximum allowable fuel imbalance between main tanks?
ANSWER ✓ 500 kg (1,100 lbs)
2. Performance & Weight & Balance
11. What is the standard taxi fuel allowance per sector?
ANSWER ✓ 200 kg (for planning purposes)
12. What is the maximum allowable takeoff and landing tailwind component for
contaminated runways?
ANSWER ✓ 5 knots
13. When is a takeoff performance calculation required?
ANSWER ✓ For every takeoff (by EFB or manual calculation)
14. What is the minimum runway length required for a typical Ryanair B737-800 takeoff
at MTOW (sea level, ISA)?
ANSWER ✓ Approximately 2,500 m (8,200 ft)
15. What does “TOGA” stand for?
ANSWER ✓ Takeoff/Go-Around thrust
16. What is the V1 cut speed definition for Ryanair SOPs?
ANSWER ✓ Decision speed; below V1 reject takeoff, above V1 continue
17. What is the typical V2 speed range for B737-800 at MTOW?
ANSWER ✓ 145–165 knots
18. What is the maximum ramp weight?
ANSWER ✓ 79,200 kg
19. Can the aircraft be dispatched with an inoperative autobrake system?
ANSWER ✓ Yes, but with manual braking procedures and MEL
20. What is the minimum brake temperature for takeoff if brake cooling is required?
ANSWER ✓ No specific min; brake cooling schedule per FCOM after rejected takeoff
3. Limitations & MEL