A320 Limitations Flashcards
320 Sharklet, 321 Sharklet Wingspan
117 ft. 5 in.
319 Tailstrike Pitch Attitude
13.9 Compressed
A320 (ALL) Tailstrike Pitch Attitude
11.7 Compressed
A321 Tailstrike Pitch Attitude
9.7 Compressed
Max certified altitude
FL398
Max crosswind (takeoff AND landing)
38 kt (gust included)
Max tailwind for takeoff
15 kt
Max tailwind for landing
10 kt
Max speed for windshield wiper use
230 kt
APU Bleed Use with HP Air Start Unit
The flight crew must not use bleed air from the APU BLEED and from the HP Air Start Unit at the same time, to prevent any adverse effect on the Bleed Air System.
PACKS use with LP Air Conditioning Unit
The Flight Crew must not use conditioned air from the PACKS and from the LP Air Conditioning Unit at the same time, to prevent any adverse effect on the Air Conditioning system.
Min use height for AP at Takeoff
100 ft AGL and at least 5 s after liftoff
Min use height for AP in approach with F-G/S, FINAL APP, V/S, or FPA mode
250 AGL
Min use height for AP in circling approach
600 ft AGL
Min use height for AP use on ILS/MLS approach when CAT 2 or CAT 3 Single or CAT 3 DUAL is displayed on the FMA
0 ft AGL if Autoland
Min use height for AP after a manual Go-Around
100 ft AGL
Min use height for AP in all other phases
500 ft AGL (A319/A320)
900 ft AGL (A321)
Min use height for AP or FD in OPEN DES or DES mode in approach is permitted if the FCU selected altitude is set to, or above, the higher of the two
Highest of:
MDA/MDH or 500 ft AGL (A319/A320)
MDA/MDH or 900 ft AGL (A321)
APU Start Limits
3 consecutive start attempts, then 60 min cool down.
Takeoff and Go-Around Thrust Setting/EGT Limits
All engine operative - 5 min
One engine operative - 10 min
MCT Thrust Time Limit
Not limited
Minimum oil temp for engine start
-40 C
Minimum oil temp prior to exceeding idle (CEO)
-10 C
- Max reverse thrust should not be used below…
- Idle reverse permitted down to…
70 kt
Aircraft stop
Flex takeoff is NOT permitted
On contaminated runways
Max Crosswind for Engine Start
35 kts
Max Altitude with slats/flaps extended
20,000 ft.
Jet A only, if TAT reaches ____, monitor on Fuel SD page that fuel temperature remains higher than _____.
-34C, -36C
Max INNER tank fuel imbalance at TAKEOFF (319, 320-all)
If heavier tank FULL, then 1102 lbs.
Max WING tank fuel imbalance at TAKEOFF (321-all)
If heavier tank FULL, then 882 lbs.
Max brake temp for takeoff (brake fans off)
300 C
Min height for AP use on ILS/MLS approach when CAT 1 is displayed
160 ft. AGL
Min height for AP use on LPV app (with SLS) when APPR1 is displayed on the FMA
160 ft. AGL
320 CEO
When above weight……….. ?
Do not exceed……….kt in a turn.
167550 lb
20 kt
