A320 Limitations-Spirit Airlines Flashcards

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NOTE:

Automatic Approach, Landing, and Rollout

APPLICABLE TO N502NK THRU N536NK, N657NK
THRU N687NK, N901NK THRU N953NK

CAT II and CAT III fail passive autoland are only approved in configuration
3 and FULL, and if engine-out procedures are completed before reaching
1000 ft in approach.

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APU Bleed Use With Air Start Unit

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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.

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NOTE:

Automatic Approach, Landing, and Rollout

ILS Category III Fail Passive (SINGLE)
Minimum decision height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 ft AGL
A/THR must be used in selected or managed speed.
At least one autopilot must be engaged in APPR mode, and CAT 3
SINGLE or CAT 3 DUAL must be displayed on the FMA.

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Brake temperature
Maximum brake temperature for takeoff (brake fans (if installed) off)

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Brake temperature
Maximum brake temperature for takeoff (brake fans (if installed) off)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 °C

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STARTER

APPLICABLE TO N502NK THRU N698NK

- A standard automatic start that includes only one start attempt, is<br></br>considered ___<strong> cycle</strong><br></br>- For ground starts (automatic or manual), a__ <strong>second</strong> pause is required<br></br>between successive cycles<br></br>- A <strong>__min</strong> cooling period is required, subsequent to three failed<br></br>cycles or <strong>_ minutes</strong> of continuous crank<br></br>- For manual start, observe a___ <strong>minute</strong> maximum cycle time<br></br>- For crank, observe a _<strong> minute</strong> maximum cycle time<br></br>- The starter must not be run when N2 is above __<strong>%</strong> on-ground and<br></br><strong>__ % in-flight</strong>

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STARTER

APPLICABLE TO N502NK THRU N698NK

- A standard automatic start that includes only one start attempt, is<br></br>considered one cycle<br></br>- For ground starts (automatic or manual), a 15 s pause is required<br></br>between successive cycles<br></br>- A 30 min cooling period is required, subsequent to three failed<br></br>cycles or 5 min of continuous crank<br></br>- For manual start, observe a two-minute maximum cycle time<br></br>- For crank, observe a 5 min maximum cycle time<br></br>- The starter must not be run when N2 is above 10 % on-ground and<br></br>18 % in-flig

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Takeoff Limitations On Contaminated Runways

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Takeoff is not recommended on the following runway conditions:
- Water on top of Compacted Snow
- Dry Snow or Wet Snow over Ice
Takeoff is not permitted on the following runway conditions:
- Wet ice.

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Minimum Control Speeds in the Air (VMCA) and on the Ground
(VMCG)

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Sea Level 112 kt

Config 1…113

Config 2…110

Config 3…109

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ENGINE START-Crosswind Operation on Ground

The engine is able to start in crosswind up to __ kt.

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Crosswind Operation on Ground
ENGINE START

APPLICABLE TO N901NK THRU N953NK
The engine is able to start in crosswind up to 35 kt.

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Maximum wind for PASSENGER DOOR operation . . . . . .

. . .40 kt (or 50 kt if the aircraft nose is oriented into the wind, or
the FWD and AFT cargo doors are on the leeward side). The
FWD and AFT cargo doors must be closed, before the wind
exceeds 65 kt. door operation

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65 kts

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NOTE:

Automatic Approach, Landing, and Rollout

APPLICABLE TO N601NK THRU N656NK, N690NK
THRU N698NK

Engine Out CAT II and CAT III Fail Passive

CAT II and CAT III fail passive autoland are only approved in configuration
FULL, and if engine-out procedures are completed before reaching
1000 ft in approach

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Is 38 kts x-wind for TO and Landing an AFM limitation?

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No, just a suggestion from Airbus

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APU Start Rotor Speed

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Maximum N speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 %

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Auto Pilot Function

When does thee AP need to be disconnected if:

ILS approach when CAT 2 or CAT 3
is not displayed on the FMA

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ILS approach when CAT 2 or CAT 3
is not displayed on the FMA AP needs to be disconnected by:

160 ft AGL

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NAV mode may be used in the terminal area provided that:

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1- GPS Primary is available, or
2- The appropriate RNP is checked or entered on the MCDU, and
HIGH accuracy is displayed, or
3- FMS navigation is crosschecked with navaid raw data.

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Thrust Setting/EGT Limits

APPLICABLE TO N657NK THRU N687NK

Take Off and Go Around EGT/Time Limit

All Engines Time/EGT

One EGT/Time

Max Cont Time/EGT

Starting - EGT Ground/InFlight

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Thrust Setting/EGT Limits

APPLICABLE TO N657NK THRU N687NK

Take Off and Go Around EGT/Time Limit

All Engines Time/EGT 5 mins/650*

OneEngine Time/EGT 10 mins/650*

Max Cont Time/EGT /610*

Starting - EGT Ground/InFlight 635*

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MAX Flap/Slat Position

A321

  1. ………VMO/MMO
  2. ………FLIGHT……….235 kt
  3. ………TAKE OFF……….215 kt
  4. ………TO & APP……….200 kt
  5. ………TO & APP……….185 kt

FULL……….LANDING………. 177 KT

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NOTE

FLEX takeoff is not permitted on contaminated runways

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Packs Use With LP Air Conditioning Unit

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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.

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19
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Maximum Certifiied Altitude

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FL398

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  • Maximum Operating Speed Vmo/Mmo*
  • Vmo*
  • Mmo*
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  • Max Operating Speed*
  • Vmo 350*
  • Mmo M 0.82*
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Taxi speed

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When the takeoff weight is higher than 167,550 lb (76,000 kg):
Caution: Do not exceed a taxi speed of 20 kt during a turn.

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Auto Pilot Function

Note: Takeoff with SRS mode

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Auto Pilot Function

An internal FMGS logic prevents the
autopilot from engaging during the 5 seconds after liftoff.

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Thrust Setting/EGT Limits

APPLICABLE TO N901NK THRU N953NK

Take Off and Go Around EGT/Time Limit

All Engines Time/EGT

One EGT/Time

Max Cont Time/EGT

Starting - EGT Ground/InFlight

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Thrust Setting/EGT Limits

APPLICABLE TO N901NK THRU N953NK

Take Off and Go Around EGT/Time Limit

All Engines Time/EGT 5 mins/1083*

One EGT/Time 10 mins/1083*

Max Cont Time/EGT /1043*

Starting - EGT Ground/InFlight 1083*

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MAX Flap/Slat Position

A319/A320

  1. ………VMO/MMO
  2. ………FLIGHT……….230 kt
  3. ………TAKE OFF……….215 kt
  4. ………TO & APP……….200 kt
  5. ………TO & APP……….185 kt

FULL……….LANDING………. 177 KT

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MAX Flap/Slat Position

  1. ………VMO/MMO
  2. ………FLIGHT……….230 kt
  3. ………TAKE OFF……….215 kt
  4. ………TO & APP……….200 kt
  5. ………TO & APP……….185 kt

FULL……….LANDING………. 177 KT

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**NOTE**: Automatic Approach, Landing, and Rollout Engine Out CAT III Fail Operational CAT III fail operational is not approved with engine inoperative
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**OIL** **APPLICABLE TO N502NK THRU N698NK** **Minimum starting temperature Minimum temperature before IDLE is exceeded**
**OIL** **APPLICABLE TO N502NK THRU N698NK** **Minimum starting temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-40 °C Minimum temperature before IDLE is exceeded . . . . . . . . . . . . .-10 °C**
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Runway slope runway altitude Nominal Runway Width
Runway Slope +/- 2 % Runway altitude 9,200 ft Nominal Runway Width 45m (148 ft)
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**Landing Weights** **319** **320** **320 NEO** **321**
**319 137,788** **320 145,505** **320 NEO 148,591** **321 171,519**
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*Minimum Control Speed for Landing (VMCL)*
*109 kt*
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**Fuel Imbalance at Takeoff** _APPLICABLE TO N657NK THRU N687NK_ **Wing Tanks** **Tank Fuel Quantity (Heavier Tank)** **Full**
**Maximum Asymmetry 882 lb**
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**APU Start**
**After three consecutive APU start attempts, the Flight Crew must wait 60 min before a new start attempt**
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JET A Limitation
@-34\*, monitor SD page an verify that the fuel temperature does not drop below -36\*
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**Cabin Pressure • Max positive differential pressure • Max negative differential pressure • Safety relief valve setting**
**Cabin Pressure • Max positive differential pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.0 PSI • Max negative differential pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -1.0 PSI • Safety relief valve setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6 PSI**
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**NOTE:** Automatic Approach, Landing, and Rollout ILS Category III Fail Operational (DUAL) Alert height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 ft AGL A/THR must be used in selected or managed speed. Both autopilots must be engaged in APPR mode, and CAT 3 DUAL must be displayed on the FMA. CAT III without DH: Minimum Runway Visual Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 RVR
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*NOTE:* ***Automatic Approach, Landing, and Rollout** ILS Category II Minimum decision height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 ft AGL At least one (1) autopilot must be engaged in APPR mode, and CAT 2 or CAT 3 SINGLE or CAT 3 DUAL must be displayed on the FMA.*
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**NOTE:** * *Soft Go-Around** * The use of GA SOFT mode is prohibited with one engine inoperative*
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WING SPAN A319, A320
111 feet, 10 inches
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**Thrust Setting/EGT Limits** **APPLICABLE TO N502NK THRU N656NK, N690NK THRU N698NK** Take Off and Go Around EGT/Time Limit All Engines Time/EGT One EGT/Time Max Cont Time/EGT Starting - EGT Ground/InFlight
**Thrust Setting/EGT Limits** **APPLICABLE TO N502NK THRU N656NK, N690NK THRU N698NK** **Take Off and Go Around EGT/Time Limit ** **All Engines Time/EGT 5 mins/635*** **One EGT/Time 10 mins/635*** **Max Cont Time/EGT /610*** **Starting - EGT Ground/InFlight 635***
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**Flight Controls Maximum Altitude Flaps/Slats Extended** Maximum operating altitude with slats and/or flaps extended. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . **. \_\_\_\_\_\_ft**
**Flight Controls Maximum Altitude Flaps/Slats Extended** Maximum operating altitude with slats and/or flaps extended. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,000 ft
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Max wind for TO and Landing
15 kts for TO 10 kts for landing
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**Auto Pilot Function** **Circling Approach**
**Auto Pilot Function** **Applicable Circling Minimums - 100 ft.**
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**Auto Pilot Function** **All other phases**
**Auto Pilot Function** **500 ft AGL (A319/A320) 900 ft AGL (A321)**
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Max demonstrated x-wind TO and Landing
38kt, gusts included
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Ground Clearance A319 A320 A320 NEO A321
L/G Struts Compressed A319 13' 9" A320 11' 9" A320 NEO 11' 9" A321 9' 7"
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**Fuel Imbalance In Flight and At Landing** Inner Tanks (Outer Tanks Balanced) * *Tank Fuel Quantity** * *(Heavier Tank) Full** Maximum Asymmetry
**Maximum Asymmetry 3,306 lb**
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WING SPAN A320 Sharklet, A321 sharklet
WING SPAN 117 feet, 5 inches
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**NOTE:** Automatic Approach, Landing, and Rollout Special Authorization CAT II (SA CAT II) Minimum decision height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 ft AGL At least one (1) autopilot must be engaged in APPR mode, and CAT 2 or CAT 3 SINGLE or CAT 3 DUAL must be displayed on the FMA.
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**CWT Usable Fuel** _APPLICABLE TO N697NK, N698NK_ Due to the fuel retention characteristics of the Invicta-FRS system, minute amount of fuel shall stick to the **Invicta components**. This fuel gradually drains down to the bottom of tank but still must be excluded from usable fuel. **Therefore, fuel retention and fuel displacement characteristics of Invicta reduce the usable fuel capacity of the Center Wing Tank by up to _42.9 US Gallons (or 287 lb or 130kg, approximately 2% of CWT usable fuel capacity)._**
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THRUST REVERSER Maximum reverse should not be used below **\_\_ kt.** Idle reverse is permitted down to aircraft stop.
**THRUST REVERSER** Maximum reverse should not be used below 70kt. Idle reverse is permitted down to aircraft stop.
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*Cockpit Window Open Maximum Speed Maximum speed . . .*
*200 kt*
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**When Using JP 4 and Jet B** _APPLICABLE TO N502NK THRU N536NK, N601NK THRU N628NK, N697NK, N698NK_ **If wing fuel temperature exceeds 30 °C at engine start, the altitude must be limited to 25,000 ft until center tank is empty.**
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**Auto Pilot Function** **Takeoff with SRS mode 100 ft AGL**
**Auto Pilot Function** **Go-Around (AP or FD engagement) 100 ft AGL**
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Automatic Approach, Landing, and Rollout ILS Category II Minimum decision height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Approach, Landing, and Rollout ILS Category II Minimum decision height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . **100 ft AGL**
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**Auto Pilot Function** **Go-Around (AP or FD engagement)**
**Auto Pilot Function** **100 ft AGL**
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**Auto Pilot Function** **Straight-in non-precision approach**
**Auto Pilot Function** **Applicable Minimum**
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**NOTE:** **If one engine is inoperative, it is not permitted to use the autopilot to perform NPAs in the following modes:** **FINAL APP, NAV V/S, NAV/ FPA.** **Only FD use is permitted.**
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**STARTER** **APPLICABLE TO N901NK THRU N953NK** - A standard automatic start that includes up to **\_\_\_ start** attempts, is considered one cycle - For ground starts (automatic or manual), a **\_\_ second pause** is required between successive cycles - A ___ **min** cooling period is required, subsequent to three failed cycles, or __ **min** of continuous or cumulated crank - The starter must not be run when N2 is above **\_\_%.**
**STARTER** **APPLICABLE TO N901NK THRU N953NK** - A standard automatic start that includes up to two start attempts, is considered **one cycle** - For ground starts (automatic or manual), a **35 s pause i**s required between successive cycles - A **15 min** cooling period is required, subsequent to three failed cycles, or **15 min** of continuous or cumulated crank - The starter must not be run when N2 is above **20%.**
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**Maximum Speeds With the Landing Gear Extended** **• Max with landing gear extended (VLE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Max landing gear extension (VLO Extension) • Max landing gear retraction (VLO Retraction) • Max altitude landing gear may be extended Maximum Tire Speed • Ground speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .**
**• Max with landing gear extended (VLE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 kt/M.67 • Max landing gear extension (VLO Extension). . . . . . . . 250 kt/M.60 • Max landing gear retraction (VLO Retraction). . . . . . . . 220 kt/M.54 • Max altitude landing gear may be extended . . . . . . . . . . . 25,000 ft Maximum Tire Speed • Ground speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 kt**
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**Wipers Maximum Operating Speed**
**Maximum Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230 k**t ## Footnote *Note: This limitation is applicable when the wipers are sweeping. It is not applicable if the wipers are not sweeping for any reason.*
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**OIL** **APPLICABLE TO N901NK THRU N953NK** **Minimum Oil Pressure**
OIL APPLICABLE TO N901NK THRU N953NK **Minimum Oil Pressure Minimum Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 PSI**
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**Maximum Allowed Fuel Imbalance at TO** APPLICABLE TO N502NK THRU N536NK, N601NK THRU N656NK, N690NK THRU N698NK, N901NK THRU N953NK **Inner Tanks (Outer Tanks Balanced)** **Tank Fuel Quantity (Heavier Tank) Full** **Maximum Asymmetry**
**Maximum Asymmetry 1,102 lb**
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**NOTE:** Automatic Approach, Landing, and Rollout Other Than Standard CAT II (OTS CAT II) Minimum decision height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 ft AGL At least one (1) autopilot must be engaged in APPR mode, and CAT 2 or CAT 3 SINGLE or CAT 3 DUAL must be displayed on the FMA.
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**Auto Pilot Function** **Use of the AP or FD in OPEN DES or DES mode is not permitted in approach, unless the FCU altitude is set at or above:**
**Auto Pilot Function** **Highest of: Minimum or 500 ft (A319/A320) Minimum or 900 ft (A321)**