Tupolev Tu-204-300 — Flight Manual Archive
The Tupolev Tu-204-300 (developed under the designation Tu-234) is a shortened, long-range derivative of the baseline Tu-204-100 — a transcontinental narrowbody twinjet engineered to replace the Tu-154 on demanding long-haul routes. With a fuselage shortened by approximately 6 metres (20 ft) while retaining the same supercritical wing, powerplants, and large fuel capacity, the Tu-204-300 achieves exceptional range efficiency unmatched among its contemporaries.
This archive presents the primary-source Flight Manual (Руководство по Лётной Эксплуатации) issued by ОАО “Туполев” (OAO Tupolev), Moscow, approved by the Director of the Department of State Policy in Civil Aviation, Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation, 17 May 2005.
Technical Overview
Aerodynamics & Configuration
- Supercritical Wing: High-aspect-ratio supercritical profile engineered to delay wave drag onset at transonic cruise speeds.
- Wingtip Devices: Blended winglets minimizing induced drag by optimizing wingtip vortex distribution.
- Natural Anti-Icing: No dedicated wing anti-icing plumbing required on primary lifting surfaces.
- Flight Control System: Digital fly-by-wire (FBW) with triple-redundant channels enforcing full flight-envelope protection.
Powerplant
- Engine: Aviadvigatel PS-90A / PS-90A2 — dual-rotor, high-bypass turbofan
- Thrust: ~157 kN (35,274 lbf) per engine at maximum takeoff rating
- Noise Compliance: ICAO Annex 16 Chapter 4
- APU: Aerosila TA18-200M
Performance
| Parameter | Heavy (Long-Range) | Light (Medium-Range) |
|---|---|---|
| MTOW | 107,500 kg (237,000 lbs) | 89,000 kg (196,200 lbs) |
| Maximum Payload | 18,000 kg (39,680 lbs) | 18,000 kg |
| Maximum Passengers | 166 (Single Class) | 166 (Single Class) |
| Range (Max Pax) | 9,300 km (5,020 nmi) | 3,500 km (1,890 nmi) |
| Maximum Ferry Range | Up to 11,000 km | — |
| Cruising Speed | Mach 0.78 – 0.80 | Mach 0.78 – 0.80 |
| Service Ceiling | 12,100 m (39,700 ft) | 12,100 m (39,700 ft) |
Systems
- Cockpit: EFIS with six colour monitors — two-crew operation (no flight engineer)
- CG Control: Automated fuel transfer system for long-range CG management
- ETOPS: Certified ETOPS-120 (2015)
Document Manifest — 4 Original Documents
РЛЭ — Flight Manual (Руководство по Лётной Эксплуатации) · Ref: 74.08.0000000 РЛЭ
- Book 1 — Flight Manual, Part 1 (Книга первая) · First Edition, 2005 · АСЦ ГосНИИ ГА, экз. № 521
- Book 2 — Flight Manual, Part 2 (Книга вторая) · First Edition, 2005 · Учтен. экз. № 10
- Appendix — Flight Manual Supplement (Приложение) · First Edition, 2005 · Учтен. экз. № 10
- Loading & Centre of Gravity Manual (Руководство по Загрузке и Центровке) · Second Edition, approved 5 September 2005 · АСЦ ГосНИИ ГА, экз. № 10
Provenance & Certification
- Publisher: ОАО “Туполев” (OAO Tupolev), Moscow
- Approval Authority: Director, Department of State Policy in Civil Aviation, Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation
- Approval Date: 17 May 2005
- Registered Copies: АСЦ ГосНИИ ГА traceable registered copy numbers — authentic operational fleet documents
- EASA Type Certificate: TCDS EASA.IM.A.162 (Tu-204-120CE series)
- Airworthiness Directive: RU-2014-55-01 — Stabilizer structural inspection mandate
Intended Use
This collection is intended for aviation historians, researchers, museum restoration teams, flight simulation developers, and engineering professionals requiring primary-source reference material on the Tu-204-300 platform.
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