What is the maneuvering speed (Va) for the King Air 350?

Maneuvering speed, also known as Va, is a crucial parameter for the King Air 350 as it indicates the maximum speed at which the aircraft can be safely maneuvered without risking structural damage during situations where abrupt control inputs might be necessary, such as turbulence or abrupt turns. For the King Air 350, the maneuvering speed is specifically defined as 184 KIAS (Knots Indicated Airspeed). This speed allows the aircraft to maintain the necessary control authority while minimizing the risk of exceeding load limits imposed by turbulence or sudden maneuvers.

Understanding maneuvering speed is essential for pilots, as operating above this speed may result in a higher risk of structural stress during defensive flying maneuvers, while flying below this speed can risk stall due to excessive control inputs. This knowledge helps ensure safe and effective control of the aircraft in various flying conditions.