A321 Limitations Flashcards
Flight maneuvering load acceleration limits?
Clean config: -1 to +2.5 g
Other: config: 0 to +2.0g
Max flight altitude?
FL398
Max altitude for takeoff and landing?
9200ft
Min altitude for takeoff and landing?
-2000ft
Runway slope?
+/- 2%
Nominal and minimal runway width?
45m
30m
Max wind for takeoff and landing?
35kts (engine limitation)
38kts (including gusts, demonstrated)
Max tailwind for takeoff and landing? Recommendation for ldg?
10kts
15kts
Flaps full for tailwind above 10kts
Passenger and cargo door operation wind limits?
Pax: 65kts
Cargo: 40kts (50kts if into wind or on leeward side)
Cargo must be closed by 65kts
Cockpit window open max speed?
200kts
Max flaps/slats speeds?
0 Vmo/Mmo
1 243kts
1+F 225kts
2 215kts
3 195kts
Full 186kts
Vmo/Mmo?
350kts
M0.82
Max speed with ldg gear extended?
Extended: 280kts/M0.67
Vlo (extend) 250kts/M0.60
Vlo (retract): 220kts/M0.54
Max ground speed?
195kts
Vmcl?
Vmca/Vmcg?
116kts
See table. (Dependent on altitude and config)
What must happen to Vmcg on narrow runways?
It must be increased. See table.
Max wiper speeds?
230kts
MRW
MTOW
MLW
MZFW
MIN WEIGHT?
97400kg
97000kg
79200kg
75600kg
46600kg
Max time without air conditioning?
20minutes
APU bleed use with HP air start unit?
Do not use APU bleed and HP air start at same time to prevent adverse effect on bleed air system.
Avionics, ventilation, limitation’s?
At OAT greater than 49°C check limitations table.
Max and min cabin pressure differential?
Safety relief valve opens at?
9.0PSI
-1.0PSI
8.6PSI
Max normal cabin altitude?
Cabin altitude warning, appears at?
8000ft
9550ft (+/-350ft)
When can the auto pilot be used after takeoff?
100 feet AGL, and at least five seconds after lift off.
At what altitude should the auto pilot be disconnected in approach with FINAL APP, V/S or FPA mode?
250ft agl
At what altitude shall the auto pilot be disconnected when flying in ILS Cat I approach?
160ft agl
When may the auto pilot be engaged after a go around?
100ft
When must the auto pilot be disengaged in a circling approach?
500ft (Cat C)
600ft (Cat D)
Down to what altitude may the auto pilot be used in all other phases?
900ft agl
Minimum decision height for an ILS CAT II?
By when must the auto pilot be disengaged?
100ft agl
80ft agl
Minimum decision height for an ILS CAT III fail passive (single)?
50ft
Max winds for auto land?
Headwind: 15kts
Crosswind: 10kts
Tailwind: 10kts
Max APU rotor speed?
Max APU EGT for start (below 35000ft)
Max APU EGT for start (above 35000ft)
Max EGT for APU running?
107%
1090°C
1120°C
675°C
What are some of the APU limitations during refueling?
- If APU failed to start or automatic shutdown, do not start
- If fuel spill occurs, performing normal APU shut down
Max altitude where APU can be started?
Max altitude where APU can be started with batteries?
Max altitude where APU can supply bleed air?
41000ft
25000ft
22500ft
Max APU altitude to assist engine starts?
Max altitude for air-conditioning and pressurization (dual pack operation)?
Is the use of bleed air for wing anti ice permitted?
20000ft
15000ft
No
TOGA
MCT
Starting EGT limits?
1060°C (5min/10min OEI)
1025°C
750°C (on ground)
875°C (in flight)
Max N1 speed?
Max N2 speed?
101%
116.5%
Oil temp max continuous:
Max transient:
Min starting:
Min before takeoff:
140°C
155°C (15min)
-40°C
19°C
Oil qty?
10.6 qts or
8.9qts + 0.45qts/hr
Whichever is higher.
Min oil pressure?
Max oil pressure?
17.4PSI
130.5PSI (above 50°C)
145 PSI (below 50°C)
Engine starter limitations?
3 cycles (automatic start includes 3 start attempts per 1 cycle)
60sec between each cycle
15min break after 3 cycles
No engagement with N2 above 63%
Max wind for engine starting?
Engine crosswind limits for takeoff?
45kts
35kts (gusts included)
GO AROUND SOFT Limitation?
Do not use OEI!
Max alt with flaps/slats extended?
20000ft
Fuel temperature limits?
-43°C
+55°C
Max fuel imbalance?
At takeoff:
If heavier tank is full 400kg
If heavier tank has 3000kg 400kg
If heavier tank has 700kg 700kg
Min fuel qty for takeoff?
1500kg
When is ice accretion considered severe?
When more than 5mm of ice builds up
When can the rain repellent be used?
In moderate to heavy rain.
Max brake temp for takeoff?
300°C
Max nose wheel steering angle?
+/- 85°