What is the maximum tailwind limit for steep approaches?

The maximum tailwind limit for steep approaches in the King Air 350 is 5 knots. This limitation is established to ensure safe landing conditions and maintain control during the descent and approach phases. A tailwind during landing can increase the groundspeed, which may lead to a longer landing distance and could potentially compromise the aircraft's ability to land within the available runway length, particularly in a steep approach scenario that is designed to minimize landing distance.

This limit is particularly critical because steep approaches are often used in environments with challenging obstacle clearance requirements or noise restrictions, and exceeding the 5-knot tailwind can negatively impact safety margins. Keeping within this limit allows pilots to maintain better control and perform the landing more effectively, reducing the risk of overruns or other control issues at lower speeds.