Aircraft Limitations

Question 1

What is the allowable runway slope?

Answer 1

+/- 2%

Question 2

What is the maximum takeoff and landing tailwind component?

Answer 2

15kts

Question 3

What is the maximum crosswind component on a non-contaminated runway?

Answer 3

38kts

Question 4

What is the maximum crosswind component on a slushy, contaminated runway?

Answer 4

20kts = standing water, loose snow

15kts = ice/compacted snow

Question 5

What is the maximum operating altitude?

Answer 5

43,100 ft

Question 6

What is the maximum takeoff and landing altitude

Answer 6

8400 ft

Question 7

What is the minimum altitude for autopilot engagement after takeoff?

Answer 7

200ft AGL

Question 8

What are the maximum allowable windspeeds for autoland?

Answer 8

H/W = 25kts
T/W = 15kts
X/W = 25kts

Question 9

When must the autopilot be disconnected if not in go-around or couple to an ILS?

Answer 9

Before AFCT descends through 50ft below MDA

Question 10

What flight control mode is takeoff permitted in?

Answer 10

Normal FLT control mode only

Question 11

When can centre take fuel be loaded?

Answer 11

When main tanks are scheduled to be full

Question 12

What is the maximum fuel temperature?

Answer 12

49 degrees C. 120 degrees F

Question 13

What is the minimum in flight fuel temperature?

Answer 13

At least 3 degrees C above freezing point of fuel being used

Question 14

When must engine anti-ice be selected on for ground operations?

Answer 14

On for all ground operations

Question 15

When can the ground manoeuvre camera system be used?

Answer 15

Anytime except T/O, APP, LDG

Question 16

When can the cargo doors be operated?

Answer 16

When winds equal to or less than 40kts.

Doors not to be kept open when wind gusts >65kts

Question 17

When is the flight deck access system to be operationally checked?

Answer 17

By the crew on their first sector

Question 18

What is the minimum oil temperature for engine start?

Answer 18

-40 degrees C.

50 degrees C for advancing thrust levels to T/O