A320 CQ Sim Prep, Limitations & Memory Items

Question 0

Max takeoff and landing tailwind

Answer 0

10 knots, or Delta Green Pages

Question 1

Max operating altitude

Answer 1

39,100 feet pressure altitude

Question 2

Max crosswind component

Answer 2

38 knots, including gusts

Question 3

Flap/Slat altitude limit

Answer 3

Not above FL200

Question 4

Turbulent air penetration speed

Answer 4

At or above 20,000 feet
275 knots until intercepting 0.76 Mach

Below 20,000 feet
250 knots

Question 5

Min altitude for autopilot engagement during

Takeoff and manual go-around

Answer 5

100 feel AGL
AND
At least 5 seconds after liftoff

Question 6

Automatic landing maximum headwind

A/THR and Managed Speed

Answer 6

30 knots

Question 7

Automatic landing maximum headwind

A/THR and Selected Speed

Answer 7

20 knots

Question 8

Automatic landing maximum tailwind

Answer 8

10 knots

Question 9

Automatic landing maximum crosswind

Answer 9

20 knots

15 knots when operating below CAT I minimums

Question 10

CAB PR EXCESS CAB ALT

Answer 10

1. OXYGEN MASKS………………..ON

2. Crew Communications…Establish

Question 11

Emergency Descent

Answer 11

1. OXYGEN MASKS…………….as req

2. Crew Communications…Establish

Question 12

Unreliable Airspeed Indications

Answer 12

1. Autopilot……………..OFF
2. Autothrust…………..OFF
3. Flight Directors…….OFF
4. If necessary to stabilize the aircraft or to climb to a safe altitude, set the following gear-up pitch attitude and thrust.
   Flap lever 1 or more…….10 deg and CL
   Flap lever 0 (up)……………5 deg and CL

Question 13

ADR Check

Answer 13

1. Autopilot……………..OFF
2. Autothrust…………..OFF
3. Flight Directors…….OFF
4. If necessary to stabilize the aircraft or to climb to a safe altitude, set the following gear-up pitch attitude and thrust.
   Flap lever 1 or more…….10 deg and CL
   Flap lever 0 (up)……………5 deg and CL

Question 14

Radome Damage

Answer 14

1. Autopilot……………..OFF
2. Autothrust…………..OFF
3. Flight Directors…….OFF
4. If necessary to stabilize the aircraft or to climb to a safe altitude, set the following gear-up pitch attitude and thrust.
   Flap lever 1 or more…….10 deg and CL
   Flap lever 0 (up)……………5 deg and CL

Question 15

Loss of Braking (on ground)

Answer 15

1. Reverse…………………………..MAX (as req’d)
2. Brake pedals…………………………….Release
3. A/SKID & NWS switch………………….OFF
4. Brake pedals…….APPLY (max 1000 psi)

Question 16

Alpha Floor Recovery

Answer 16

T/L to TOGA
Reduce Pitch

At GREEN DOT & TOGA LOCK
Disconnect A/THR
T/L to Climb detent (reduce farther if necessary)

SEL SPEED > A/THR ON > F/D ON

SEL ALT > PULL OPEN > A/P ON

Question 17

Windshear Recovery

Answer 17

TOGA
A/P OFF
Follow SRS - Full back stick if necessary
DO NOT configure gear and flaps until recovered
PIREP

15 knots
500 fpm
5 deg
1 dot G/S

Question 18

V1 Engine Failure

Answer 18

After Liftoff:
Gear up
10 sec rudder trim
A/P On

At 1000 feet AGL:
Push V/S to level off
Clean up Flaps 
Push EXPED
T/L to MCT (in/out of TOGA if FLEX takeoff)

ECAM and QRH

Question 19

Slow Down 2 Go Down

Answer 19

Select 170kts
Gear down
Set 1000' AFE in FCU
Flaps 1, 2
@ 190kts
Pull open descent
Flaps 3
Speed brakes

Question 20

Stabilized Approach

Answer 20

1000’
Configured
Aligned
<1000fpm

500' On speed Engines spooled

Question 21

Go Around

Answer 21

TOGA
Select Managed NAV or HDG
Flaps 3
@ positive rate, Gear Up
Clean up on schedule

Question 22

Aborted Takeoff

Answer 22

"Abort. I have the Aircraft"
Throttles ilde
Max reversers
Max braking (check Auto)
Full spoilers (check Auto)

Talk to ATC
Talk to Pax and F/As

ECAM & QRH
Evac or RTO (0.18) checklist

Question 23

TCAS RA

Answer 23

Autopilot Off
Flight Directors Off (PM)
Follow vertical guidance

Question 24

High EGT on takeoff

Answer 24

890 c

<80kts reject takeoff
>80kts and <400’ do nothing
>400’ retard THR LEVER to 890 c

> 935 c Shutdown

Question 25

Abnormal Alpha Protection

Answer 25

If speed is above VLS and aircraft goes into a CONTINUOUS NOSE DOWN PITCH RATE, which CANNOT be stopped with sidestick inputs:

One ADR pb ………………………Keep on
Remaining two ADR pb(s)……………Off
(Push buttons, NOT rotary switches)

Question 26

Go Around

TOGA or FCU

Answer 26

TOGA: if Climb AND Flaps 1+
(activates SRS and climbs)

FCU: if Climb AND Flaps 0
If Level or Descent required

Question 27

Approach Call-Outs

when cleared for approach

Answer 27

“Approaching Inbound Course”
“_______ Armed”
“_______ Active”

“Approaching Vertical Path”
“_______ Armed”
“_______ Active”

Question 28

Rapid Depressurization

Answer 28

1. OXYGEN MASKS………………..ON

2. Crew Communications…Establish