2024 Limitations Flashcards
Max Takeoff and Landing Tailwind
FCOM LIM-AG-OPS P 7/10
10 kts
Wipers Max Operating Speed
FCOM LIM-AG-SPD P6/6
230 kts
Max demonstrated crosswind (takeoff and landing)
FCOM LIM-AG-OPS P 7/10
38kts (gust included)
note: Airbus recommends that operators should not intentionally operate in crosswinds that exceed this value
Max wind for passenger door operation
FCOM LIM-AG-OPS P 7/10
65kts
Max wind for cargo door operation:
Max wind while cargo door is open:
FCOM LIM-AG-OPS P 7/10
40kts (50kts if nose into the wind or if doors are on the leeward side)
doors must be closed before the wind speed exceeds 65kts
GTK: Max Takeoff and Landing Pressure Altitude
FCOM LIM-AG-OPS P 7/10
9,200’
VMO
FCOM LIM-AG-SPD P 1/6
350kts
MMO
Mach .82
Max speed w/flight deck window open
200kts
Turbulent air penetration
VRA < 10,000’
250 kts
Rough Air Penetration Speed, VRA
275kts / .76mach
Why should we not use conditioned air from the packs and from the LP Air Conditioning Unit at the same time?
FCOM LIM-AIR P 3/4
To prevent any adverse effect on the
Air Conditioning System.
Is APU Bleed Use with HP Air Start Unit allowed?
FCOM LIM-AIR P 1/4
No, to prevent adverse effect on the Bleed Air System.
Min height for A/P engagement during T/O:
FCOM LIM-AFS-10 P 1-2/6
100’ AGL or 5 seconds after liftoff.
transitioning from Ground Mode to Flight Mode
Min height A/P off ILS Approach when
CAT1 with CAT3 SINGLE/DUAL
is displayed on FMA
FCOM LIM-AFS-10 P 1-2/6
50’ below DA
Min height A/P off during ILS Approach when CAT1 is displayed on FMA
FCOM LIM-AFS-1R0 P 1-2/6
160’ AGL
Min height A/P off in non-precision approach using
FINAL APP, NAV FPA, NAV V/S, TRK FPA, HDG V/S
FCOM LIM-AFS-10 P 1-2/6
250’ AGL
Min height A/P off for Circling Approach
FCOM LIM-AFS-10 P 1-2/6
500’ AGL
Min A/P on after manual Go Around:
Go Around in all other phases:
FCOM LIM-AFS-10 P 1-2/6
100’ AGL
500’ AGL
The AP or FD in OP DES or DES mode can be used in approach. However, its use is only permitted if the FCU selected altitude is set to or above the higher of the two: MDA/MDH or 500 AGL.
Flaps/Slats max operating altitude
FCOM LIM-F_CTL P 1/2
FL200
Max fuel imbalance between inner wing tanks:
3,300 lbs (Allegiant)
Max outer wing tank fuel imbalance
1,521lbs
One tank empty/one tank full is allowed
provided total fuel in each wing is approximately equal.
Center tank fuel must be emptied before wings unless…
center fuel is ballast
Takeoff using center tank fuel is…
prohibited
WING TK LO LVL
warning ECAM must not be present when?
T/O
Do not extend landing gear above FL___
FL250
Maximum speed at which the landing gear may be extended,
VLO extension
FCOM LIM-AG-SPD P 3/6
250kts / M 0.60
Maximum speed at which the landing gear may be retracted, VLO retraction
FCOM LIM-AG-SPD P 3/6
220kts / M 0.54
Maximum speed with the landing gear extended,
VLE
FCOM LIM-AG-SPD P 3/6
280 kts / .67 Mach
Maximum Tire Speed
FCOM LIM-AG-SPD P 3/6
195 kts
Max brake temp for T/O with fans OFF
FCOM LIM-LG P 1/2
300˚C
With parking brake set, do not apply thrust in excess of…
75% N1
APU starter duty cycle
FCOM LIM-APU P 1/6
3/60
After 3 consecutive APU start attempts, the flight crew must wait 60 minutes before new start attempt
Engine Starter limits
FCOM LIM-ENG P 2/4
2 20 2 20 2 20 2 15
3 start attempts is one cycle
4 cycles, max 2 minutes each
rest between start cycles 20 seconds
15 minutes cooling period subsequent to four failed cycles
Starter must not engage when N2 is above
FCOM LIM-ENG P 2/4
20%
Min oil quantity before engine start
9.5 qts (estimated used .5qts/hr)
min pressure of 13 PSI
Nominal Runway Width
FCOM LIM-AG-OPS P 7/10
148’ nominal
Cockpit Window Open Max Speed
FCOM LIM-AG-SPD P 1/6
200 kts
Max Speed and flight phase for Configuration 1
FCOM LIM-AG-SPD P 1/6
230
HOLDING
Min Height for use of autopilot,
Straight-in LNAV/VNAV approach
applicable DA
Min Fuel Qty for T/O
FCOM LIM-FUEL P 4/4
3,307
Normal HYD operating pressure
3,000 psi +- 200
Load Acceleration Limits: Clean Configuration
Other Configurations
FCOM LIM-AG-F_CTL P 1/2
Clean: -1 g to +2.5 g
Other: 0 g to +2 g
Min / Max Takeoff pressure altitude
FCOM LIM-AG-OPS P1-6/10
- 1,000’ to 9,200’ P1, 3, 4
- 2,000’ to 9,200’ P2, 5, 6
various aircraft
Max Pressure Altitude
FCOM LIM-AG-OPS P1-6/10
39,100’ or 39,800’
Runway Slope (mean)
FCOM LIM-AG-OPS P 6/10
+/- 2%
Max Recommended crosswind on DAMP (<3mm) runway,
ESF or PIREP: Good
FCOM LIM-AG-OPS P 8/10
38kt
Max recommended crosswind with compacted snow below -15° OAT,
ESF or PIREP Good to Medium:
148’+: 29kts
100’-148’: 10kts
Max Recommended Crosswind on runway with
Dry snow (3mm-100mm),
wet snow (3mm-30mm),
compacted snow OAT above -15°,
Dry snow over compacted snow,
wet snow over compacted snow,
slippery when wet
ESF or PIREP: Medium
FCOM LIM-AG-OPS P 8/10
148’+: 25kts
100’-148’: 10kts
Max Recommended Crosswind on runway with
Water (3mm-13mm),
Slush (3mm-13mm)
ESF or PIREP: Medium to Poor
FCOM LIM-AG-OPS P 8/10
148’+: 20kts
100’-148’: 10kts
Max Recommended Crosswind on runway with
Ice (cold & dry)
ESF or PIREP: Poor
FCOM LIM-AG-OPS P 8/10
148’+: 15kts
100’-148’: 10kts
Takeoff not recommended on the following runway conditions:
FCOM LIM-AG-OPS P 9/10
Wet Ice
Water on top of Compacted Snow
Dry Snow or Wet Snow over Ice
Max Speed and flight phase for Configuration 1+F
FCOM LIM-AG-SPD P 1/6
215
TAKEOFF
Max Speed and flight phase for Configuration 2
FCOM LIM-AG-SPD P 1/6
200 kts
TAKEOFF/APPROACH
Max Speed and flight phase for Configuration 3
FCOM LIM-AG-SPD P 1/6
185 kts
TAKEOFF/APPROACH/LANDING
Max Speed and flight phase for Configuration Full
FCOM LIM-AG-SPD P 1/6
177 kts
LANDING
Max Speed and flight phase for Configuration 0
FCOM LIM-AG-SPD P 1/6
VMO/MMO
Minimum Control Speed for Landing (VMCL)
FCOM LIM-AG-SPD P 3-5/6
All 319-111: 108 kts
All 319-112: 111 kts
All 320: 113 kts
Taxi Speed when > 167,550 lb
FCOM LIM-AG-SPD P5/6
Do not exceed 20kts during a turn
Max T/O Weight Limitation at KDCA N231NV, N232NV
FCOM LIM-AG-WHT P 3/4
162,038 lb
With passengers on board, max time limit recommended without air conditioning supply:
FCOM LIM-AIR P 1/4
20 minutes
During ground operations and depending on the OAT, the flight crew must limit the time that the Aircraft Electric Power Supply is used, temp and time are:
FCOM LIM-AIR P 1/4
OAT <= 49C (120F) = no limitation
49C (121F) to 55C (131F) = 2 hours
Max Positive Differential Pressure
FCOM LIM-AIR P 1-3/4
9.0 PSI
Max Negative Differential Pressure
FCOM LIM-AIR P 1-3/4
-1.0 PSU
Safety Relief Valve Pressure Setting
FCOM LIM-AIR P 1-3/4
8.6 PSI
FMGS lateral and vertical navigation is certified for:
FCOM LIM-AFTS-10 P 2/6
- After takeoff, enroute, and terminal area operations
- Navigation within RNAV/RNP airspace
- Missed approach procedures
- Instrument approach procedures
(except ILS, LOC BC, LDA and final approaches)
What do you need to do if GPS PRIMARY LOST is desplayed on the ND and MCDU?
Navigation accuracy remains sufficient for RNP operations provide that the RNP value is checked or entered on the MCDU and HIGH ACCURACY is displayed.
(note:
Use appropriate remaining AP/FD.
Discontinue approach if GPS PRIMARY LOST is on both displays.
Ref: PRO-NOR-SOP-19-C P 9/20)
(A319 only) If one engine is inoperative, it is not permitted to use the autopilot to perform NPAs in the following modes:
LIM-AFS-10 P 4/6
FINAL APP
NAV V/S
NAV/FPA
Only FD use is permitted
Max Altitude for APU Battery Restart
25,000’
Max N speed
FCOM LIM-APU P 1/6
107%
Max EGT for APU start
FCOM LIM-APU P1/6
1038°C N227NV
varies by aircraft 900-1090°C
Max EGT for APU running
FCOM LIM-APU P1/6
725°C N227NV
varies by A/C 682-725°C
During refuel/defuel procedures, APU starts or shutdown are permitted with the following restrictions:
- If the APU failed to start or following an automatic APU shutdown, do not start the APU
- If a fuel spill occurs, perform a normal APU shutdown
Max altitude APU Operation Electric Only
FCOM LIM-APU P 2-4/6
39,100’
Max altitude APU Operation Electric Power and Bleed Power
FCOM LIM-APU P 2-4/6
20,000’
Max Pressure Altitude for APU ground operation
FCOM LIM-APU P 2-4/6
9,200’ or 14,500’
depending on the plane
Max altitude for APU to assist engine start
FCOM LIM-APU P 4-5/6
20,000’
APU Max altitude for air conditioning and pressurization (single pack ops)
FCOM LIM-APU P 4-5/6
20,000’
APU Max altitude for air conditioning and pressurization (dual pack ops)
FCOM LIM-APU P 4-5/6
15,000’
When is max reverse not allowed
FCOM LIM-ENG P 3/4
* in flight
* for backing
* below 70 kts
note: idle reverse is permitted down to a/c stop
Max NWS angle
FCOM LIM-LG P 1/2
+-85°
When using ADS-B Out for ATC separations services, what must be operational?
LIM-NAV P 2/2
*TCAS
*ACARS
Minimal runway width:
100’
Max Crosswind for Takeoff and Landing on a Dry runway?
All runways: 38kts
148’+: 38kts
100’-148’: 38kts