Is carried out in the opposite order.

FLIGHT DECK

The ergonomically designed dark-cabin cockpit accommodates the pilot, copilot

and flight engineer. A fourth seat is available for an observer or instructor. The

aircraft has triplex digital fly-by-wire controls with triplex analogue back-up and has

an automatic approach and landing system.

The electronic flight and information system provides two large colour flight

and navigation information CRT displays for both pilot and co-pilot. The engine and

systems data are displayed on two colour CRTs on the central panel between the pilots.

The aircraft is equipped with digital computer systems and the integrated flight

and navigation system provides automated navigation and ICAO III-d Category takeoff

and landing.

ENGINES

The Tu-214 is powered by two underwing PS-90A turbofan engines installed

In composite cowlings. The aircraft has integral fuel tanks in the wings, in the

cargo/baggage hold and also in the tailfin. A torsion box in the tailfin operates as the

fuel tank for automatic centre of gravity trimming during flight.

The engines are rated at 16,000kg static thrust at sea level and 17,600kg with

emergency power. The range of the aircraft with a full passenger load is 5,650km.

LANDING GEAR

The Tu-214 has hydraulically retractable tricycle type landing gear, the nose

unit fitted with twin wheels and the main units with four wheels. The nosewheel unit

retracts forward and the main units retract inward under the wing and fuselage fairings.

The landing gear is equipped with carbon disc brakes.