**************************************************************************************** The Boeing Company Model 737-500 Bill Alderson and Chris van Bijlert **************************************************************************************** Thank you for downloading this Boeing 737-500 AFX. I made this Boeing 737-500 because I wanted a good 500 series with interchangeble PCX-files for Bill's 300 series and the 400 series (Also available). Also I just liked making the Boeing 737-500. Please feel free to repaint or modify this aircraft, but if you want to upload it to the internet make sure you state who where the makers of the aircraft. (Which are Bill Alderson (-300) and Chris van Bijlert (-500) ) If you have any suggestions or comments please let me know. below is some information about the Boeing 737-500, what I did to derive the 500 series and some paint instructions. Have Fun!! Chris van Bijlert. -- Email: chrisvanb@geocities.com Chris Flight Sim and Aviation Page: (http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/8914) **************************************************************************************** Background information of the Boeing 737-500 **************************************************************************************** The Boeing 737-500 was launched on May 20, 1987, with an order for 38 airplanes from Southwest Airlines. With a fuselage 10 inches (25 cm) longer than the popular 737-200 at 94 feet 9 inches (28.9 m) and the addition of the advanced technologies used in the larger 737-300 and -400 models, the 737-500 was designed to provide airline operators with a replacement for the ubiquitous 737-200 twinjet. The 737-500 offers up to 20 percent less fuel consumption per seat than a comparably configured 737-200. It provides mixed-class seating for 110 passengers, an all-economy configuration accommodating 122 and charter seating for 132. Engines for the 737-500 are from the same CFM56-3 series of powerplants offered on the 737-300 and -400. This engine series is noted for its exceptional fuel efficiency, low noise and high reliability. A re-rated 18,500-pound-thrust variant of the CFM56-3 is the standard offering on the 737-500, with the full-rated 20,000-pound-thrust version available as an option. The engines are produced by CFM International, a company jointly owned by General Electric of the United States and Snecma of France. These advanced engines assure that the 737-500 is a good community neighbor at even the most noise-sensitive airports. In fact, the takeoff, sideline and approach noise levels are below the stringent "Stage 3" limits set by the U.S. government and recommended by the International Civil Aviation Organization. Maximum takeoff weights of the 737-500 range from 115,500 pounds (52 390 kg) for the basic offering up to 133,500 pounds (60 560 kg) for the high-gross-weight version. The interior of the 737-500 is designed for maximum comfort and efficiency. Attractive sidewall panels, contoured to make optimum use of the fuselage cross section, will afford additional space at the head and elbow for window seat passengers. This, in turn, allows the use of seats mounted 1 inch further outboard than on older aircraft, providing an aisle 20 inches wide (50.8 cm) instead of 18 inches (45.72 cm). The wider aisle provides enough space for passengers to step around serving carts. Another feature in the cabin is a transverse galley that spans the entire width of the fuselage at the back of the cabin. With lavatories installed forward of this area, the galley is clear of passenger traffic; the cabin crew can work more efficiently and provide faster meal and beverage service. Much of the advanced technology developed for the 757 and 767 jetliners is incorporated in the 737-500. For example, the wing leading edge approximates the shape of that on the 757 and 767 for improved aerodynamic efficiency. Lightweight advanced composites will be used for flight control surfaces, aerodynamic fairings and engine cowlings, similar to applications in the two larger Boeing twinjets. Another similarity is in the wing skins, which utilize new weight-saving aluminum alloys. Still more 757/767 technology is found in the flight deck. Like its larger cousins, the 737-500 features a fully integrated flight management system (FMS) for automatic control and guidance of the aircraft. With optional equipment, the FMS makes Category IIIA automatic landings (50-foot (15-m) decision height and 700-foot (213-m) runway visual range). As a customer option, an electronic flight instrument system is available. It features multicolor cathode ray tube displays for primary flight instrumentation and offers increased reliability compared with electromechanical units. Several additional electronic features are basic on the 737-500. An engine instrument system shows engine and hydraulic information on two light-emitting diode displays. These take the place of 21 separate electromechanical instruments for greater simplicity, easier maintenance and increased reliability. The flight management computer system incorporates a required time of arrival (RTA) feature. It is the first commercial system to add time as a fourth navigation control factor along with speed, direction and altitude. RTA provides a time window for making a departure that ensures that the airplane will meet a designated time of arrival in order to avoid a holding pattern at its destination. RTA can cope with en route delays too, enabling flight crews to adjust cruise speed for maximum fuel efficiency. Workloads for pilots as well as air traffic controllers should be reduced. Another feature is windshear detection capability. Windshear is caused by a violent downburst of air that changes speed and direction as it strikes the ground. The Boeing windshear detection system alerts flight crews to the condition and provides flight-path guidance to cope with it. A number of structural changes introduced in the 737-300 and -400 also are incorporated in the -500 model. These include strengthened wing; tip extensions to both the wings and horizontal stabilizers; strengthened wheels, tires and brakes; lengthened and reshaped dorsal fairing at the root of the vertical tail; and repositioned nose gear to help provide engine inlet ground clearance about the same as the 737-200. The 737-500 bears a high degree of commonality with all versions of the 737 series, including the original -100 and -200 models. This has been an ongoing objective in the development of the various models. All versions have essentially the same handling characteristics in the air as on the ground. Pilots flying earlier 737 models do not need a new type-rating to operate the 737-500. Furthermore, a substantial number of replaceable parts on the 737-500 are identical to those on the -300 and -400, and many are the same as on the -200. This simplifies airline spares inventory and maintenance. Thus, commonality makes it easy for operators to integrate the 737-500 into existing fleets. The first 737-500 rolled out of the Renton plant on June 3, 1989. First flight occurred on June 30, 1989. The airplane received flight certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Feb. 12, 1990, and the first delivery was made to Southwest on March 2, 1990. "Copyright © The Boeing Company" **************************************************************************************** What I did to derive the 500 Series **************************************************************************************** What I did to derive the 500 Series from Bill's 300 is as with the 400 Series fairly simple. I just shortend the 'Fuse Nose Component' (fusenose.afc) with 3ft 9in and added the nose section back to the rest of the fuselage. After this I also shortend the 'Fuse Center B Component' (fcent_b.afc) with 3ft 9in, and aligned the rest of the fuselage. After this I modified the textures, being the F1.PCX (fusenose.afc) and F3.PCX (fcent_b.afc) textures. **************************************************************************************** What texture goes where?? -Paint info- **************************************************************************************** The 500 series uses basicly the same textures as Bill's 300 series with a couple of changes, these changes are: In the F1.PCX: Since the Nose section has became a bit shorter, I moved the texture a bit back. You now have the three forward most windows in F1.PCX instead of the four forward most as seen in the 300/400 Series. In the F3.PCX: Since the section where the F3.PCX goes is shorter then the texture, you can see two black areas on both sides of the texture. These are not been used. In the T1.PCX: I just made a few changes so that you have the exact outline of the tail to draw in, instead of just an rudder line. **************************************************************************************** Basic data of the Boeing 737-500. **************************************************************************************** General Information Nationality: United States of America Manufacturer: The Boeing Company Model: Boeing 737-500 First Flight: 30 June 1989 Launch Customer: Southwest Airlines Dimensions Overall Lenght: 101ft 7in (31.00m) Wing Span: 94ft 4in (28.88m) Overall Height: 36ft 6in (11.13m) Cabin Lenght: Not Available Cabin Width: 11ft 7in (3.40m) Cabin Height: 7ft 1in (2.16m) Weight Information MTOW: 115,500lbs (52.390kg) [Max. Take-Off Weight] MLDW: 109,758lbs (49.890kg) [Max. LanDing Weight] ZFW: 102,278lbs (46.490kg) [Zero Fuel Weight] OEW: 31,660lbs (69.800kg) [Operating Empty Weight] Max. Payload: 21,560lbs ( 9,800kg) Powerplant Information Number of engines: 2 Engine positions: Mounted under the wings Manufacturer: CFM International Model: CFM56-3C1 Turbofans Thrust: 22,000lbs (97.86kN) Performance Data Max. Range: 2,760mi (4.440km) Max. Speed: Mach 0.84 (492kts) (910km/h) Max. Altitude: 37,000ft (11.280m) Takeoff Field Lenght: 5,018ft (1.530m) Landing Field Lenght: 4,461ft (1.360m) Accomodations Crew: 2+4 (Pilots + Flight Attendants) Capacity: 110 passengers (10 First Class, 100 Economy) Seat Pitch (Economy): 31in (79cm) "Copyright © Aviation Internet Resources" **************************************************************************************** Legal Notice **************************************************************************************** The original, unaltered archive file may be freely distributed and uploaded to BBS and FTP sites. Under no circumstances may this model be packaged, bundled or otherwise sold for profit without the authors written permission. The use of this aircraft is at your own risk, the authors can not be held responseble in what ever way. This is freeware so please do not make any money out of this. All I want in return is just a little feedback. Copyright © Bill Alderson and Chris van Bijlert. 27-03-1999 (chrisvan@geocities.com) With thanks to Airliners.Net (http://www.airliners.net) Aviation Internet Resourses (http://www.AIR-online.com) Camil Valiquette (http://www.colba.net/~camsim) Chris Flight Sim and Aviation Page (http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/8914) FREEFlight Design Shop (http://www.geocities.com/~freefltdesign) The Boeing Company (http://www.boeing.com) ****************************************************************************************