737 Limitations Flashcards
What is the max demonstrated crosswind (including gusts)?
33 kts
32 kts on the MAX
What is the max peak wind for all operations except emergencies?
50 kts
What is the max headwind for CAT II and CAT III approaches?
25 kts
What is the max crosswind for landing with braking action medium (including gusts)?
25 kts
What is the max crosswind when the runway width is less than standard, 148’ (including gusts)?
20 kts
What is the max tailwind for landing (including gusts)?
10 kts normal
15 kts if on OPS advisory page (##-7) or an F4 message
What is the max crosswind for landing when the visibility is less than 3/4 mi or RVR 4000 (including gusts)?
15 kts
What is the max crosswind component for a CAT II or CAT III approach?
15 kts
What is the max crosswind component for a HUD low visibility T/O (including gusts)?
10 kts
What is the max crosswind for a landing when braking action is poor (including gusts)
15 kts
What is the max tailwind for a CAT II or CAT III approach?
10 kts
What is the maximum operating altitude?
41,000’
What is the maximum takeoff and landing altitude?
8,400’
What is Vmo/Mmo?
340 kts / .82 Mach
What is the (severe) turbulent air penetration speed?
280 kts / .76 Mach
What is the max taxi speed with or without using the hand wheel?
20 kts
What is the maximum ramp weight?
174,700 lbs
What is the maximum takeoff weight?
174,200 lbs
What is the maximum landing weight?
146,300 lbs
What is the maximum zero fuel weight?
138,300 lbs
What is the max capacity SOB for the 160 and 172 seat configuration on overwater flights requiring life rafts. (not including lap children)?
168 / 193
What must be done on the first flight of the day on aircraft without the CABIN ALTITUDE & T/O CONFIG lights?
Conduct the Cabin Altitude Warning T/O Briefing.
With engine bleed air on, what pack setting should not be used during T/O, approach and landing?
High
What is the max cabin differential pressure?
9.1 psi
What is the max cabin altitude after in-flight depressurization?
14,000’
What is the max altitude when dispatched unpressurized?
10,000’
Define icing conditions per FM 1.
10C/50F and below AND visible moisture in any form, OR surface moisture that could be ingested by or freeze on engines or nacelles.
Engine ignition must be ___ when operating in icing conditions.
ON
While in icing conditions (in-flight or ground), when does the engine anti-ice NOT need to be on?
Climb or cruise AND -40C SAT or below. Must be on for descent in icing conditions at all temps!
Do not use the wing anti-ice when OAT is above ___.
10C / 50F
What is the minimum altitude for engaging the autopilot after takeoff?
400’
What is the minimum altitude for single channel autopilot for approach?
50’ (must still be off at DA / DDA for a non-ILS approach.
Use of aileron trim with the autopilot engaged is _____.
Prohibited.
Use of dual channel autopilot for approach is _____.
Prohibited.
If one HF radio is selected for transmission, the other HF radio must be ____ on all other audio panels.
Deselected. (to prevent audio interference)
Transmitting PEDs, forward of the flight deck door are _____ during any phase of flight.
Not approved for use.
Both EECs must be ____ for takeoff.
ON (special limitations for T/O with EECs in ALTN exist)
Intentional use of reverse thrust in flight is ____.
Prohibited.
Use of 27k T/O bump thrust at other than SNA is _____.
Prohibited, Unless authorized by dispatch may only be selected if specified on the TPS.
What is the minimum oil quantity prior to engine start?
12 qts
14 qts on the MAX
What is the engine starter duty cycle?
2 minutes ON, 10 seconds OFF
3 minutes ON, 10 seconds off on the MAX
What is the max altitude to start and operate the APU?
41,000’
What is the max altitude for the APU to provide both electrical power and bleed air?
10,000’ (up to 20,000’ on use of Captain’s emergency authority)
What is the recommended maximum altitude for starting the APU?
25,000’
What is the max altitude for APU bleed air only?
17,000’
What is the max altitude for the APU to provide electrical power only?
41,000’
When ground power is connected and the isolation valve is open, the APU bleed air must be ____.
CLOSED
What is the max flap extension altitude?
20,000’
Holding in icing conditions with the flaps extended is ____.
Prohibited.
What is the minimum altitude for the use of speed brakes?
1,000’ RA
Extending the speed brakes in flight beyond the flight detent is ____.
Prohibited.
Use of the HUD with the #1 RA inoperative is _____.
Prohibited.
What is the max difference between the CA and FO altimeters in flight? (For RVSM operations)
200’
What is the max difference between the CA and FO altimeters on the ground?
50’ (sea level to 5,000’)
60’ (5,000’ to 10,000’)
What is the max difference between the field elevation and the altimeters?
75’
Does the standby altimeter meet the accuracy requirements for RVSM?
No.
ADIRU alignment must not be attempted at latitudes greater than ___.
78 degrees, 15 minutes.
GPS updating must be disabled for approach operations outside of the US National Airspace unless the FMC and chart database is referenced to ______.
WGS-84 reference datum, unless other appropriate procedures are used.
Limitation applies to China and Russia.
All 737 operations are ref to WGS-84
What is the max tank fuel temperature?
49C
What is the minimum inflight fuel temperature for Jet A and Jet A1?
- 37C Jet A
- 43C Jet A1
What is the max fuel imbalance?
1,000 lbs
Main tanks must be ___ if the center tank contains more than ____.
full, 1,000 lbs
Ballast fuel is ___.
Not authorized.
Center tank fuel pump switches must be ____ for all ground ops unless there is more than 1,000 lbs of fuel in the center tank.
OFF (except for defueling or transferring fuel)
Center tank fuel pump switches must be turned off at the first indication of ____.
LOW PRESSURE
May the center tank fuel pump switches be left on unattended?
NO. Personnel must be in the cockpit to monitor the LOW PRESSURE lights.
May the brakes be applied before touchdown?
NO.
Is assumed temp reduced T/O thrust allowed with the anti-skid inop?
NO
When is an info to maintenance required with regard to min oxygen pressure?
Less than 850 psi
What is the minimum oxygen gauge pressure at 30C?
2 crew 500 psi
3 crew 700 psi
May terrain mode be used for navigation?
NO
Within 15 nm of takeoff, approach or landing to an airport that is not in the GPWS database, ______ use the look-ahead functions of terrain alerting and terrain display.
DO NOT…
Use of weather radar within 15 feet of personnel or fuel spills is ____.
Unsafe/prohibited
Severe wind-shear is that which produces airspeed changes greater than ___.
15 kts
Delay takeoff or approach if ____ wind-shear is detected.
severe
What thrust and flap settings should be used if conditions are conducive for wind-shear?
26k thrust and 5-15 flaps unless limited by obstacle clearance and/or climb gradient.
When conditions are conducive to wind-shear, establish a stabilized approach no later than ____ and flaps ___, consistent with field length.
1,000’ AGL, 30 degrees
How much dry-ice can be carried in each cargo bay? (Fwd and Aft)
440 lbs each, 880 lbs total.
What is the per pax dry-ice limit?
4.4 lbs
What is the total dry-ice limit in the pax cabin?
20 lbs
Flap limit speed - Flaps 1-5
240 knots
Flap limit speed - Flaps 10
210 knots
Flap limit speed - Flaps 15
200 knots
Flap limit speed - Flaps 25
190 knots
Flap limit speed - Flaps 30
175 knots
Flap limit speed - Flaps 40
162 knots
How much fuel can each main tank hold?
8600 lbs.
How much fuel can the Center tank hold?
28,800 lbs.
Max total fuel?
46000
How long does the Flight data recorder record for
Most recent 25 hours of operation
