What is the maximum temperature for a 737 takeoff?
Every plane has a different maximum operating temperature, depending on the weight, body and engines of the aircraft. For the Boeing 737, anything above 54 degrees Celsius (129.2 Fahrenheit) is a no-go.
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“There is not a specific temperature,” says Tom Haines, Senior Vice President of Media, Communications & Outreach at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).
Different airplanes have a different maximum operating temperature. Bombardier jets, for example, are designed to operate in temperatures of no more than 118 degrees Fahrenheit, whereas larger Airbus and Boeing jets are able to operate in temperatures of no more than about 126 degrees Fahrenheit.
Flights may be canceled due to wind, precipitation, fog or low visibility, lightning, low clouds, or storms. Outside temperature does not always affect flights. Pilots make the final determination as to whether a flight will occur or whether one in progress will be diverted to another airport.
Contrary to what many passengers believe, commercial airplanes can fly in almost all weather conditions and are rarely affected by lousy weather. When airports and airlines are expecting severe weather, they may implement planned cancelations to some flights.
First, the air inside a commercial airplane feels cold because it's dry. With a relative humidity level of just 20%, airplane cabins feel colder than what they actually are. With that said, commercial airlines intentionally maintain cold air inside their cabins to protect passengers and crew members from hypoxia.
Overheating your engine can cause power loss, excess oil consumption, and damaging detonation. A wide range of causes can bring on the problem, from engine and fuel system mismanagement—suggesting that it's time for a pilot's operating handbook review—to fixation, or poor use of checklists.
Airport curfews, or night flight restrictions, are regulations that prevent aircraft from operating at certain times of the night. That means that outside of these mandated hours, airlines are not allowed to perform any take-offs, landings, or taxiing. And the reason? Well, it's an act of courtesy.
But icing aside, cold air can help a plane take off and fly more efficiently. So why do planes perform better in cold weather? Simply, colder air is denser than warmer air, which contributes to engine performance and air lift.