A330 Limitations Flashcards
How can the autobrake system be disarmed?
- Pressing the pb of the auto-brake system
- Applying sufficient brake pressure of pedals
What kind of operations is the A330 allowed to fly in?
- RPT (Pax and Freight)
- VFR and IFR
- Extended overwater flight
- Flight in icing conditions
When can the max wind for the cargo door be increased to 50kts?
When the aircraft nose is orientated into wind or the cargo door is on the leeward side.
Max speed for Vfe(1+F)
215kts
Max EGT for T/O and G/A?
- 920 C, for 20 sec
- 900 C, 5 min (10min only with one engine)
What fuel may be used?
Jet A, Jet A1, Jet B, JP4, JP5, JP8, No3 JET, TS-1 and RT (Jet B and JP4 may only be used provided the trim tank is empty and isolated during the entire flight.)
Minimum Flight Crew
2 pilots
Min height for use of A/P during GLS approach when AUTOLAND is not displayed on the FMA
160ft AGL
Min Weight
125 000kg (121 000kg)
Vmo/Mmo
330kts/M 0.86
Trim tank forward transfer pump failure.
Do not open at AoA >3 degrees.
At what pressure does the safety relief valve open?
- 0.26 PSI / 8.85 PSI
Min oil qty
6qts + 0.7 qts for every hr of flight, but no less than 15qts.
Max winds for automatic approach and autoland
Headwind: 35kts
Tailwind: 10kts
Crosswind: 20kts
MLW
179 000kg
Vmo/Mmo (Direct Law)
330kts/M 0.80
APU elec power use only:
Above 22500ft
Min height for use of A/P during all other phases
500ft AGL
When must the EGPWS be disengaged?
- From ops to/from rwys not included in EGPWS database
- For specific approach procedures, which have previously been identified as potentially producing false terrain alerts.
Vmo/Mmo (Alternate Law)
330kts/M 0.82
Starter limits?
- 3min - 0N3 - 3min - 0N3 - 1min
- After one cont. ops or three cycles, wait 30 min.
- No running engagement of starter when N3 is above 10% on ground, or 30% in flight.
Or:
- 1 cycle of 5 min
- Then wait 30 min.
What are the limitations with regards to T/O on a contaminated rwy?
Not recommended if:
- Wet ice,
- Water on top of compacted snow,
- Dry snow or wet snow over ice.
N3 Max
100%
Max speed for Vfe(Full)
180kts
Max tailwind for automatic ldg and rollout
10kts
Max taxi speed with two tires deflated.
3 kts (Nose wheel steering angle
Mixing of fuels.
Is allowed provided the fuel freezing point is calculated.
Max taxi speed with one tire deflated (max one per gear)
7kts
Max tailwind for ldg at or below 10 000ft
15kts
CAT 3 FAIL PASSIVE MDH?
50ftif:
- one A/P engaged in APPR mode with CAT3 SINGLE or CAT3 DUAL on FMA
- A/THR must be used in selected or managed speed.
Min TAT:
-53 C
Max fuel temp.
+55 C (JP4, Jet B: +49 C)
Max oil temp.
190 C
Vle/Vlo (Gravity extension)
200kts
Normal hydraulic operating pressure
3000 PSI +/- 200 PSI
Max speed for windshield wipers
230kts
Min oil temp for T/O
20 C
Min height for use of A/P during straight-in non precision approach
Applicable minimum
Max APU EGT
650 C
How long after T/O does the FMGES prevent the autopilot from being engaged?
5 sec
Vmcl
126kts
Max operating alt. with flaps/slats extended?
20 000ft
May the APU be operated with a LOW OIL LEVEL ECAM advisory displayed?
Yes, but maintenance action is required within next 15hrs of APU operation.
Min height for use of A/P during ILS approach when CAT2 or CAT3 is not displayed on the FMA
160ft AGL
Min fuel for T/O
5200kg
Max tailwind for ldg above 10 000ft
10kts
Max wind for cargo door ops
40 kts
Is the aircraft allowed to land above MLW?
Yes, as long as the overweight landing procedure is applied.
Minimum height for use of the autopilot on T/O with SRS mode
100ft
Max wind for pax door ops
40kts
Max speed for cockpit window open
230kts
Min height for use of A/P during circling approach
applicable circling minima - 100ft
When must the pax/cargo door be closed?
Before the wind exceeds 60kts.
Max alt for APU bleed air and Elec power:
22500ft
Reduced thrust T/O limits
- Only permitted if perf calculations permit
- No more than 25% thrust reduction from full rated T/O thrust
- Assumed temp must not be lower than flat rated or OAT temp
- No reduced thrust on contaminated rwys
- Reduced thrust T/O permitted with other failure if compensated for.
Vlo
250kts / M0.55
Nose wheel steering angle limit?
72 Degrees
Min fuel temp.
- Freezing point or -44C below 30000ft or -54C above 30000ft whichever is highest in inner tank.
- Freezing point in outer or trim tank.
Min weight for use of autoland
123 000kg
N2 max
103.3%
Onboard use of mobile telephones.
Not permitted on toilets and the flight deck.
Max demonstrated x-wind for ldg
40 kts
Max rwy alt.
12 500 ft
Limitations on use of air cond. with LP ground units:
- No simultaneous use of conditioned air from packs and LP ground units
- Air flow supplied by two ground carts should not exceed 2 x 1.6kg/sec
Max EGT for starting on ground?
700 C
N1 Max
99%
Mx rwy slope
+/- 2 %
Max tailwind
15kts
CAT 2 DH/MDH?
100ft AGL if:
- one A/P engaged in APPR mode and CAT2, CAT3 SINGLE of CAT3 DUAL in FMA
- If crew conducts automatic approach without autoland, then A/P must be disengaged at 80ft.
Flight Maneuvering Load Acceleration Limits
Clean: -1g to +2.5 g
Other: 0g to +2.0 g
Max pressure differential
-1 PSI to 9.25 PSI
Reverse thrust limits:
- Reverse thrust in flight is prohibited
- Backing of a/c is not permitted
- No max rev. thrust below 70kts
Limits on the use of the OMTS
It is prohibited to be used:
- when below 3000m AGL (10 000ft)
- in some geographical areas
Va limitations
As per graph in FCOM-LIM-13 P2/8
(Variable IAS, but M0.78)
No abrupt control inputs at speeds above Va.
When is the use of autothrust approved?
Autothrust is approved with, or without AP/FD in selected or managed mode.
Max alt for APU ground starting and operating:
14600ft
Max speed for Vfe(1)
240kts
Max APU rotor speed (N)
107%
Max alt for APU operation and start limit:
41450ft
When does the ram air inlet open?
Opens only if pressure differential is lower than 1PSI.
Max speed for Vfe(2) (Config 1, Appr.)
205kts
Min height for use of A/P during go-around
100ft AGL
APU starter limits
3 start attempts, then 60 minute cooling period
Vle
250kts / M0.55
Max alt for APU battery start:
25000ft
APU bleed air extraction with generator load in flight?
Only up to 22500ft
Max speed for Vfe(2)
196kts
When must true reference on the NAV mode be used?
- North of 73N, between 90W and 120W
- North of 82N
- South of 60S
Max brake temp. for T/O
300 C
De-rated T/O thrust limits
- No use of TOGA
- No reduced thrust T/O during de-rated T/O
- De-rated thrust permitted on any rwy condition
- EPR mode must be operative
MZFW
169 000kg
Max electric power extraction from APU?
115kVA (100%)
Max tire speed
204kts
Max speed for speed brake use
No limitations
Max wind for pax door ops if nose is orientated into wind
50kts
MTOW
217 000kg (FCOM) 233 000kg (CX)
Max EGT for starting in flight?
850 C
APU bleed air extraction for wing anti-ice?
Not permitted
Minimum CAT1 DH/MDH?
150ft if: - HUD is used - one A/P is engaged - CAT2, CAT3 SINGLE, or CAT3 DUAL on FMA - Manual landing (- if no A/P and FMA, then 200ft must be used)
Max starter continuous ops.
5 min
Max APU EGT during start
1250 C
Min oil pressure
25 PSI
Nose wheel steering angle limit during towing and pushback?
65 Degrees
What are the limitations with regards to the use of HP ground unit?
Do not use HP ground unit when APU supplies bleed air to avoid system damage.
How is the emergency cabin lighting charged?
Full bright or DIM 1:
- for 30 minutes before flight
- After 11 hrs of flight with cabin lighting is DIM 2 or Off mode
Max EGT for MCT and time limit?
850 C, unlimited
Max speed for Vfe(3)
186kts
When is nav mode not permitted to be used?
- North of 60N, between 30W and 160W
- North of 75N
- South of 55S
Max fuel imbalance?
See table in LIM-28 P1/2 (In exceptional circumstances, i.e. fuel system failure, the aircraft is fully controllable during all phases of flight.)
MRW
217 900kg
CAT 3 FAIL OPERATIONAL MDH?
0ft - 75m RVR if:
- A/THR must be used in selected or managed mode
- 2 A/P must be enegaged in APPR mode and CAT3 DUAL on FMA
Max certified x-wind
32 kts (gusts incl)
What are the fuel loading discrepancy limits?
(Used to be) +1700/-1000kg
(Now) Check table in FCOM-PRO-NOR-SOP-Before Push Back and Start - Before Start Clearance
For a FLEX takeoff what are the weight and QNH discrepancy limits?
+200/-500kg
-1hPa
For a TOGA takeoff what are the weight and QNH discrepancy limits?
+0/-500kg
Any pressure drop below calculated value
