Airbus A320 Limitations

Question 1

Maximum crosswind for takeoff (normal runway)

Answer 1

All Aircraft 38 knots

Question 2

Maximum tailwind for takeoff

Answer 2

A319 10 Knots
A320 15 Knots
A321 15 Knots

Question 3

Severe Turbulent Air Penetration Speeds

Answer 3

Target .76 Mach .76 Mach >= FL 290

A319 <FL 200 255 Kts >=FL200 280 Kts
A320 <FL 200 250 Kts >=FL200 275 Kts
A321 <FL 200 275 Kts >=FL200 305 Kts

Question 4

Maximum speed at which gear may be extended

Answer 4

280 kt/.67 mach

Question 5

Maximum speed for gear extension.

Answer 5

250 kt

Question 6

Maximum speed gear may be retracted

Answer 6

220 kt

Question 7

Maximum altitude landing gear may be extended

Answer 7

25,000 ft

Question 8

Maximum tire speed

Answer 8

195 kt

Question 9

Windshield wipers in use

Answer 9

230 kt

Question 10

Cockpit window open

Answer 10

200 kt

Question 11

Taxi speed (A320 and A321)

Answer 11

When taxi weight is greater than 167,550 lbs do not exceed 20kts in a turn.

Question 12

Maximum altitude with slats/flaps extended

Answer 12

20,000 ft

Question 13

Autopilot Engagement

Answer 13

1. After takeoff with SRS…..100’ AGL
2. Enroute 900’
3. RNAV VISUAL APPROACH…500’ AGL
4. Non-Precision Approachs…DDA/DA
5. Non Autoland ILS with FMA Cat 1….160’ AGL
6. Non-Autoland ILS with FMA Cat 2/3…80 AGL
7. Go-Around (if SRS is indicated)….100 AGL
8. Autoland ILS Approach (one or two a/p)…rollout/taxi
9. When visibility is less than 4000’ rvr or 3/4 mile, the approach must be flown with autopilots engaged (if operable)
10. The use of the AP or FD in Open Des or Des mode is not permitted inside the final approach fix or below 1000’ AGL on a visual approach.
11. The use of autothrust is approved with or without the AP/FD in selected or managed mode.

Question 14

Autoland Required

Answer 14

1. Autoland is required below CAT I minimums.
2. To minimize the chances of a go around, Frontier policy is to set and brief for an autoland if the reported RVR/visibility is at or below 1/2 mile or 2400 RVR and all of the requirements for and autoland can be met, the approach will be briefed and flown as a CAT II or CAT III autoland.

Question 15

Engine Oil

Answer 15

1. Minimum temperature for takeoff 19°C

2. Minimum oil quantity is 11 quarts plus .5 quart per hour of estimated flight time.

Question 16

Reduced thrust takeoff

Answer 16

Prohibited:

1. on slippery or contaminated runways
2. when suspected, reported, or known windshear is present
3. when a special departure procedure requires full thrust for takeoff.

Question 17

Maximum altitude for APU battery start

Answer 17

25,000 ft

Question 18

Maximum tailwind for landing

Answer 18

10 kt

Question 18

Normal Runway Width

Answer 18

148 feet (45 meters)

Question 18

Maximum Wind for Passenger Door Operation

Answer 18

65kts

Question 18

Maximum Wind for Cargo Door Operations

Answer 18

40/50kts

Question 19

Maximum Crosswind For Landing (normal runway)

Answer 19

38kts

Question 20

Approach Category

Answer 20

Category C A319 and A320

Category D A321

Question 21

Stabilized Approach Policy

Answer 21

1000 ft AFE:
1) Steady rate of descent not to exceed 1,200 FPM
1000 and 500 ft AFE:
1) On the correct lateral path (Course) within one dot ILS/LOC, .3NM cross track for RNAV, or 1/2 dot for VOR.
2) On the correct vertical path (“Glidepath”) within one dot.
3) In the final landing configuration (Landing Gear and Flaps Extended).
4) Absent any GPWS Warnings and Cautions.
500 AFE
1) Steady rate of descent not to exceed 1000 FPM.
2) Within -5 to +15 knots of target speed for approach.