Beriev Be-200ChS Altair — Руководство по Летной Эксплуатации (РЛЭ)
Three-volume primary-source Flight Operations Manual set for the Beriev Be-200ChS multipurpose jet amphibian aircraft. Issued 15 December 2003 and approved by the Head of the Flight Standards Department, GSGA MT RF, 26 December 2003. These are the original factory-issued documents — not summaries, not translations.
Document Manifest
- Book 1 — А201.0000.000 РЛЭ-1 · Flight Manual (Летное руководство)
- Book 2 — А201.0000.000 РЛЭ-2 · Systems & Equipment Operations Manual (Руководство по эксплуатации систем и оборудования)
- Book 3 — А201.0000.000 РЛЭ-3 · ARIA-200M Avionics Complex Operations Manual (Руководство по эксплуатации комплекса АРИА-200М)
Publication date: 15 December 2003 · Approval date: 26 December 2003 · Language: Russian
Aircraft Technical Overview
Aerodynamic & Hull Characteristics
The Be-200 is a high-wing, T-tail monoplane optimized for severe maritime environments. Its single-step hull features a high length-to-beam ratio for hydrodynamic stability. Wings are swept back at 23° chord angle; engines are mounted high over the wing roots to eliminate water spray ingestion during high-speed water taxi and aquaplaning. Underwing stabilizer floats and a water rudder provide low-speed maneuvering on open water.
Powerplant — Progress D-436TP
- Two top-mounted turbofan engines
- Maximum takeoff thrust: 75.02 kN (16,534 lbf) per engine
- Specific fuel consumption: 0.608 kg/kgf·h (ISA standard conditions)
- Autonomous TA-12-60 APU for electrical power and climate control independent of main engines
- Corrosion-protection treatments, titanium fittings, and composite structures for saltwater endurance
Seaworthiness & Water Handling
- Certified for takeoff and landing in wave heights up to 1.2 m (Sea State 3)
- Minimum water depth required: 2.6 m
- Fire-suppression scooping: 12,000 litres (12 metric tons) in 12–14 seconds at 90–95% of takeoff speed
- Advanced tank venting systems manage hydrodynamic pressure loads during scooping
Performance Data
| Metric | Runway Operations | Water Operations |
|---|---|---|
| MTOW | 37,900 – 42,000 kg | 37,200 – 40,000 kg |
| Takeoff Distance | 700 m | 1,000 m |
| Landing Distance | 950 m | 1,300 m |
| Max Cruise Speed | 700 – 710 km/h | — |
| Ferry Range | 3,600 km | — |
| Range (Max Payload) | 1,400 km | — |
| Service Ceiling | 8,000 m (5,500 m single-engine) | — |
Avionics — ARIA-200M
Integrated flight-navigation system with open-architecture glass cockpit. ScioTeq multi-function LCD displays maintain positional awareness through heavy smoke. Originally certified under Russian AP-25 standards; EASA-specific conditions (CRI extracts covering landing gear alerts and liquid carriage systems) underpin western certification efforts.
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This is an archival, static-copy edition fixed at its original publication date. Intended for historical reference, flight simulation, museum restoration, and educational use only. Not approved for active airworthiness maintenance under FAA 14 CFR § 43.13, EASA Part-M, or equivalent international regulations. Operators of active aircraft must use current, revision-controlled publications from the Type Certificate holder or an authorized distributor.
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