What is the maximum speed for the landing gear extension (Vlest)?

The maximum speed for landing gear extension, known as Vlest, is crucial for ensuring safe and effective deployment of the landing gear. In the context of the CRJ 200, the specified limit for Vlest is 250 KIAS. This means that pilots must maintain a speed below this threshold when initiating the landing gear extension to prevent structural damage or malfunction. Exceeding this speed could lead to hazardous conditions, such as the potential for gear doors to malfunction or for the landing gear to not deploy correctly due to aerodynamic forces acting on the aircraft.

Keeping Vlest in mind during flight operations aligns with safety protocols and ensures that the aircraft can transition smoothly into landing configurations. It's important for pilots to be familiar with such limitations, as they are part of the aircraft's operational envelope designed to promote safe handling characteristics during critical phases of flight.