What is the maximum tailwind component allowed for landing?

What is the maximum tailwind component allowed for landing?

• A. 15 knots
• B. 5 knots
• C. 10 knots
• D. 20 knots

Answer: (C)

Tailwind on landing directly affects how much runway you’ll need and how well you can control the airplane at touchdown. A tailwind component increases ground speed, makes braking less effective, and can lead to a longer landing distance and higher float risk. Because of these factors, the aircraft has a published limit for how strong a tailwind is acceptable during landing. For the Beechjet 400A, that limit is ten knots. So when assessing wind reports for landing, you compare the tailwind component to this value and avoid landing if the tailwind would exceed ten knots. This is why the option reflecting the ten-knot limit is the correct one.

Tailwind on landing directly affects how much runway you’ll need and how well you can control the airplane at touchdown. A tailwind component increases ground speed, makes braking less effective, and can lead to a longer landing distance and higher float risk. Because of these factors, the aircraft has a published limit for how strong a tailwind is acceptable during landing. For the Beechjet 400A, that limit is ten knots. So when assessing wind reports for landing, you compare the tailwind component to this value and avoid landing if the tailwind would exceed ten knots. This is why the option reflecting the ten-knot limit is the correct one.