CRJ-550 Weight Restrictions?
05-11-2021, 10:27 AM
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CRJ-550 Weight Restrictions?
Is there any reason why they would be soliciting volunteers to give up seats for "weight and balance" on a 2.5 hour flight BDL-ORD with perfect weather and no need for an alternate in either city? Seems strange, any insight on why this might happen?
05-11-2021, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by SMACFUM
Is there any reason why they would be soliciting volunteers to give up seats for "weight and balance" on a 2.5 hour flight BDL-ORD with perfect weather and no need for an alternate in either city? Seems strange, any insight on why this might happen?
05-11-2021, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by SevereClear1
YEA WHILE THE 550 IS STILL A 700. but united decided to cut us off at our knees by also reducing the max T/O weight by 10k pounds and the max landing weight
05-11-2021, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by SevereClear1
YEA WHILE THE 550 IS STILL A 700. but united decided to cut us off at our knees by also reducing the max T/O weight by 10k pounds and the max landing weight
05-12-2021, 03:45 AM
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The problem is that scope limits you on the number of seats as well as the maximum weight of the aircraft.
The 550 is just another 200 that has the BOW of the 700. So now you are limited to the amount of fuel you can carry or passengers. That plane is horrible on days where you need an alternate
The 550 is just another 200 that has the BOW of the 700. So now you are limited to the amount of fuel you can carry or passengers. That plane is horrible on days where you need an alternate
05-12-2021, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by brockenspectre
Max landing weight? What's the max landing weight limitation?
I was told that United actually saves money with landing fees if they lowered the MLW.
Not sure how true that is but I also thought it has to do with scope.
05-12-2021, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by MrIncredible
On the 550, it’s 61000. On the 700 , it’s 67000.
I was told that United actually saves money with landing fees if they lowered the MLW.
Not sure how true that is but I also thought it has to do with scope.
I was told that United actually saves money with landing fees if they lowered the MLW.
Not sure how true that is but I also thought it has to do with scope.
See Hedleys response above, it’s because of scope
05-12-2021, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by MrIncredible
On the 550, it’s 61000. On the 700 , it’s 67000.
I was told that United actually saves money with landing fees if they lowered the MLW.
Not sure how true that is but I also thought it has to do with scope.
I was told that United actually saves money with landing fees if they lowered the MLW.
Not sure how true that is but I also thought it has to do with scope.
You would think the United pilots might allow that number to be increased a little to make sure they have a better chance with the jumpseat. The 50 seat limitation should suffice.
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