What is the wind speed limit for initial tie down?

The wind speed limit for initial tie down is established to ensure the safety and security of aircraft during periods of high wind. A limit of up to 45 knots is set as a cut-off point for initial tie down procedures. This speed is considered sufficient to evaluate the necessary precautions for securing the aircraft against wind forces that could displace it or cause damage.

Tying down an aircraft properly at this wind speed ensures that it remains stable and less susceptible to being moved by gusts of wind. Although aircraft can withstand higher winds during operations, 45 knots serves as a practical threshold for ensuring that initial tie down measures are robust enough to handle forces that might exceed safe operational practices.

Further limits, such as those above 45 knots, typically pertain to more advanced tie down procedures or different types of aircraft handling, which are addressed in various operational guidelines but do not apply in this case for initial tie down.