Thread: CRJ 200 Flaps
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Old 10-09-2009, 04:40 PM
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Bombardier determined that there was too much pressure on the flap motors when deploying flaps above 200 kts. Hence, they issued a memo that said that the flaps should only be set when 200 kts or below.

It is frustrating because the CRJ200 has a tough time slowing to 200 kts. The fact that most approach controllers want you to slow to 210 kts and descend doesn't help. We all know that deploying CRJ200 flaps 8 or 20 really helps with the descent rate when coming into somewhere that wants you to descend quickly or where you need to descend quickly.

Personally, I don't like to use flight spoilers. They are loud. I like to think that I can do descent planning better than that, but with this new directive, I don't hesitate to use them more. Compliance with ATC instructions and getting the job done override whether I like to use the flight spoilers or not. After all, they are a tool and should be utilized when the situation dictates.

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Jeffrey
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