What is the standard maneuvering load factor range with flaps extended?

The standard maneuvering load factor range with the flaps extended is 0 to +2.0 G. This range represents the maximum and minimum load factors that an aircraft is designed to handle safely while maneuvering under operational conditions with the flaps in an extended position. When flaps are extended, typically to increase lift at lower speeds during approaches or landings, the aircraft’s structural integrity and handling characteristics change, thereby limiting the positive G (load factor) to a maximum of +2.0 G.

This ensures that the aircraft remains stable and controllable during these critical phases of flight while avoiding excessive stress on the airframe that could lead to structural failure. Understanding this load factor is essential for pilots to ensure they are operating within safe limits during flight maneuvers, particularly when configurations such as flap extension are involved.