A320 limitations

Question 1

Max Crosswind (Takeoff & Landing)

Answer 1

38 kts (gust included)

Question 2

VLE

Answer 2

280 kts. / M 0.67 flying with gear already down

Question 3

VLO Retraction

Answer 3

220 kts., bringing gear up

Question 4

Max Speed with Windshield Wipers in Use

Answer 4

230 kts.

Question 5

When both PFDs lost:

Answer 5

Do not use ISIS bug function (Inhibits the attitude indicator)

Question 6

Do Not use HP ground pneumatic air while:

Answer 6

APU Bleed Air On

Avoid damaging bleed system

Question 7

Min Height for AP engagement on Takeoff with SRS Mode *

Answer 7

100 ft. AGL, * An internal FMGS logic prevents the AP from engaging during the first 5 seconds after liftoff.

Question 8

Min Height for AP use on Straight In Non- Precision Approach **

Answer 8

Applicable MDA (H), ** All aircraft have the NO AP DISCONNECT function for non-precision approaches installed. Currently, N361VA, N837VA, and N839VA - N855VA have the “DISCONNECT AP FOR LANDING” display message on the PFD installed.

Question 9

Min Height for AP use on ILS approach when CAT2 or CAT3 is NOT displayed on the FMA

Answer 9

160 ft. AGL

Question 10

Min Height for AP engagement on Go Around

Answer 10

100 ft. AGL,

Question 11

Min Height for AP use in all other Phases

Answer 11

500 ft. AGL

Question 12

If one engine inoperative, Do Not use AP to perform Non-Precision approaches in the following modes: ***

Answer 12

FINAL APP, NAV V/S, NAV FPA. (FD use is permitted.), *** Only applicable to A319 aircraft, N521VA - N530VA

Question 13

Autothrust use is approved with or without:

Answer 13

AP / FD in selected or managed mode.

Question 14

Max Outer Tank Fuel Imbalance

Answer 14

1,500 lbs.

Question 15

Max Inner Tank Fuel Imbalance

Answer 15

3,300 lbs.

Question 16

Do not Takeoff using Center Tank Fuel

Answer 16

Center tanks must be emptied first, then the wing tanks.

Question 17

Max Inner Tank Fuel Imbalance (Takeoff only)

Answer 17

1,100 lbs.

Question 18

APU: Max Altitude for Dual Pack Operations

Answer 18

15,000 ft.

Question 19

APU: Max Altitude for Single Pack Operations

Answer 19

22,500 ft.

Question 20

Max Altitude for Engine Start Assist Using APU Bleed Air

Answer 20

20,000 ft.

Question 21

Do not use APU bleed air for:

Answer 21

Wing Anti-Icing

Question 22

APU: After 3 starter motor duty cycles:

Answer 22

Wait 60 minutes before attempting another start.

Question 23

APU (Battery-Restart) Limit (EMER ELEC CONFIG)

Answer 23

When Below FL250, APU START (If available)

Question 24

ENG: Min Oil Quantity for Departure

Answer 24

9.5 Quarts + 0.5 Quarts per Hour of Flight

Question 25

Min Oil Temperature for Takeoff

Answer 25

-10°C

Question 26

ENG: Max Number of consecutive Start Cycles

Answer 26

4

Question 27

ENG: Min Cooling Period after 4 Cycles

Answer 27

15 minutes

Question 28

ENG: Max Duration of a Start Cycle

Answer 28

2 minutes

Question 29

ENG: Min Pause between Start Attempts

Answer 29

20 seconds

Question 30

Max N2 for Running Re-Engagement of Starter

Answer 30

20%

Question 31

Speed below which Max Reverse Thrust SHOULD not be used

Answer 31

70 KIAS

Question 32

Max Tailwind (Takeoff & Landing)

Answer 32

10 kts.

Question 33

Max Wind for Passenger Door Operations

Answer 33

65 kts.

Question 34

Max Wind to Open Cargo Door

Answer 34

40 kts. (50 kts. if aircraft is positioned into the wind or door is on the leeward side

Question 35

Max Wind to Close Cargo Door

Answer 35

65 kts.

Question 36

VLO Extension

Answer 36

250 kts.

Question 37

Max Altitude at which the Landing Gear May be Extended

Answer 37

25,000 ft.

Question 38

Max Brake Temp for Takeoff

Answer 38

300°C | If brake fans in use: 150°C

Question 39

Max N1 with Parking Brake set

Answer 39

75% on both Engines

Question 40

Do Not use LP ground conditioned air while:

Answer 40

Packs Operating (avoid valve chatter)