Flaps 8 maximum speed is which value?

• A. 230 KIAS
• B. 220 KIAS
• C. 240 KIAS
• D. 210 KIAS

Answer: (A)

When flaps are set to a specific position, the wing and flap mechanism have a defined maximum indicated airspeed you must not exceed. This limit, known as the maximum flap speed (VFE) for that setting, protects the flap system from structural overstress and controls surface behavior. As you extend more flaps, the allowable speed decreases because the wing carries more load through the flaps and airflow changes, increasing the risk of damage or loss of control if you push the airplane faster.

For the flap setting corresponding to eight, the official maximum speed is 230 KIAS. This means you should not exceed 230 knots indicated airspeed with the flaps at that position to stay within design limits. If you need more speed, you would retract flaps toward a cleaner configuration.

The other numbers aren’t the published limit for this flap setting, so they don’t reflect the aircraft’s stated VFE for eight.