Aircraft Limitations

Question 1

Max takeoff and landing tailwind component

Answer 1

10 knots

Question 2

Max operating altitude

Answer 2

41,000 ft

Question 3

Max flap extension altitude

Answer 3

20,000 ft

Question 4

Max operating airspeed

Answer 4

VMO

Question 5

Max operating mach number

Answer 5

MMO (0.82M)

Question 6

Turbulent airspeed

Answer 6

Below 10K: 250 KIAS

Above 10K: 270 KIAS/0.76M (whichever is lower)

Question 7

Max tire groundspeed limitation

Answer 7

195 knots

Question 8

Max windshield wiper operations speed

Answer 8

250 KIAS

Question 9

Max gear speed

Answer 9

250 KIAS

Question 10

Flap 1 limit speed

Answer 10

230 KIAS

Question 11

Flap 2 limit speed

Answer 11

215 KIAS

Question 12

Flap 3 limit speed

Answer 12

200 KIAS

Question 13

Flap 4 limit speed

Answer 13

180 KIAS

Question 14

Flaps 5 limit speed

Answer 14

180 KIAS

Question 15

Flaps FULL limit speed

Answer 15

165 KIAS

Question 16

At what speed should flaps be extended?

Answer 16

At a speed as much below flap extension speed as possible but in no case below green dot

Question 17

Max altitude with flaps extended

Answer 17

20,000 ft

Question 18

Is enroute use of flaps authorized?

Answer 18

No

Question 19

Is holding in icing conditions with flaps extended authorized?

Answer 19

No

Question 20

Use of flaps 4

Answer 20

Not authorized for approach and landing

Question 21

Design maneuvering speed VA

Answer 21

240 KIAS

Question 22

Definition of icing conditions

Answer 22

Icing conditions exist when SAT on the ground or TAT inflight is:

• 10C or below; and
• Visible moisture is present in any form such as clouds, fog with visibility < 1SM, rain, show, sleet, ice crystals; or
• When operating on ramps, taxiways or runways where surface snow, ice, standing water or slush may be ingested by the engines or freeze on engines, nacelles or engine probes.

Question 23

When must engine and wing anti-ice systems be used on the ground?

Answer 23

During taxi and takeoff, the MCDU TO DATASET MENU must be set to ALL when SAT is 10C or below and icing conditions exist or are anticipated

Question 24

Min fuel tank temperature

Answer 24

-37C

Question 25

Max altitude for single pack operation

Answer 25

31,000 ft

Question 26

EICAS Engine indications: what does red indicate

Answer 26

Max and min limitations

Question 27

EICAS engine indications: what does amber indicate?

Answer 27

Caution range

Question 28

EICAS engine indications: what does green indicate?

Answer 28

Normal operating range

Question 29

Limitation on reduces thrust takeoff procedures

Answer 29

Not allowed on runways contaminated with standing water, slush, snow or ice

Question 30

Max APU starting altitude

Answer 30

30,000 ft

Question 31

Max APU electrical altitude

Answer 31

33,000 ft

Question 32

APU bleed max altitude

Answer 32

15,000 ft

Question 33

APU max engine start assist altitude

Answer 33

21,000 ft

Question 34

Single engine taxi is not authorized when…

Answer 34

• Ice accretion in the form of freezing rain, freezing drizzle, freezing fog, or heavy snow is anticipated
• braking action is less than good
• RVR is less than 1200
• Power out is required (no pushback)
• a two minute warmup cannot be accomplished

Question 35

After landing if starting the APU, do not shut down an engine until…

Answer 35

…the APU has stabilized at 95% or greater for at least 3 seconds

Question 36

Min engine cooldown period

Answer 36

2 minutes

Question 37

When performing a single engine taxi with engine 2…

Answer 37

…the electric HYD PUMP 1 must be ON to ensure hydraulic system 1 is pressurized

Question 38

FMS speeds may only be used when?

Answer 38

During normal flight operations

Question 39

Whenever a QRH procedure requires an airspeed correction…

Answer 39

The use of FMS speeds is prohibited

Question 40

Stabilized approach criteria

Answer 40

From 1,000 ft above TDZE:
- final landing config selected 
- on correct vertical path, descent rate <= 1,000 FPM
- correct lateral track
From 500 ft above TDZE
 - at approach speed (-5 to +10)
 - engines spooled*

• • stabilized at the thrust setting required to maintain airspeed and rate of descent