A380 Limits Quiz

Question 1

Maximum Taxi Weight

Answer 1

574,000 kg

Question 2

Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)

Answer 2

572,000 kg

Question 3

Maximum Landing Weight (MLW)

Answer 3

391,000 kg

Question 4

Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW)

Answer 4

366,000 kg

Question 5

Maximum Altitude

Answer 5

43,100 ft

Question 6

Minimum height for engagement of autopilot - takeoff

Answer 6

> 100 ft AGL & > 5s after TKOF

Question 7

Autopilot disengagement ILS

Answer 7

160 ft AGL

Question 8

Autopilot disengagement Non Precision

Answer 8

200 ft AGL

Question 9

Maximum Crosswind - Takeoff (incl gusts. Max certified)

Answer 9

35 kt

Question 10

Maximum Crosswind - landing (incl gusts. Max certified)

Answer 10

40 kt

Question 11

Maximum Tailwind - Takeoff / Landing (<8000’ elevation)

Answer 11

15 kt

Question 12

Max Operating Speed (MMO/VMO)

Answer 12

M0.89 / 340 kt

Question 13

Maximum speed for windshield wiper operation

Answer 13

250 kt

Question 14

Max imbalance between fuel Feed Tanks (tanks 1/4)(tanks 2/3)

Answer 14

3,000 kg

Question 15

Max altitude for APU to supply bleed and electrical power

Answer 15

22,500 ft

Question 16

Max altitude for APU start (max guaranteed)

Answer 16

20,000 ft

Question 17

Takeoff/Go-around thrust limit all engines operating (in minutes)

Answer 17

5 mins

Question 18

Takeoff/Go-around thrust limit all 1 eng inop (in minutes)

Answer 18

10 mins

Question 19

Time for maximum continuous starter operation

Answer 19

2 mins then Zero N3,
2 mins then Zero N3,
1 mins.
Or One 5 min cycle

Question 20

Max Alt Gear Extension

Answer 20

21,000 ft

Question 21

Max Alt Flap/Slat extended

Answer 21

20,000 ft

Question 22

Max windshield wiper speed

Answer 22

250 kt

Question 23

Max engine EGT starting on Ground/ In Flight

Answer 23

GRD = 700º C
InFLT = 850º C

Question 24

Memory Item

WINDSHEAR WARNING - REACTIVE WINDSHEAR.
On Ground, at takeoff: Before V1:

Answer 24

If there is significant variations in speed and in airspeed trend below the indicated V1, reject the take off.

Question 25

WINDSHEAR WARNING - REACTIVE WINDSHEAR.
On Ground, at takeoff: After V1:

Answer 25

THRUST LEVERS……..TOGA
REACHING VR……ROTATE NORMALLY
SRS ORDERS……………FOLLOW

Question 26

WINDSHEAR WARNING - REACTIVE WINDSHEAR.
When airbourne, during initial climb, or at landing:

Answer 26

THR LEVERS AT TOGA……SET OR CONFIRM
AP (if engaged)………KEEP ON
SRS ORDERS……………FOLLOW
DO NOT CHANGE CONFIGURATION (SLATS/FLAPS, GEAR) UNTIL OUT OF WINDSHEAR.
CAREFULLY MONITOR FLIGHT PATH AND SPEED.
Recover smoothly to climb, when out of windshear

Question 27

STALL RECOVERY:
As soon as any stall indication is recognised, apply the immediate actions:

Answer 27

NOSE DOWN PITCH CONTROL…….APPLY
BANK………WINGS LEVEL
When out of stall (no longer stall indications):
THRUST……INCREASE SMOOTHLY AS NEEDED
SPEEDBRAKES……CHECK RETRACTED
FLIGHT PATH….RECOVER SMOOTHLY
If in clean configuration & below 20,000 ft:
FLAP 1……….SELECT