B-737Aircraft Limitations: Flashcards
Memorize SCA 73 limits "COLD!"
1
Q
Runway Slope
A
+/-2%
2
Q
Maximum Takeoff Tailwind Component
A
10 or 15 knots (Depending on ship number)
3
Q
Maximum Landing Tailwind Component
A
10 knots
4
Q
Maximum Autoland Headwind Component
A
25 knots
5
Q
Maximum Takeoff and Landing X-wind Component
A
34 knots [w/ Winglets] / 36 knots [w/o Winglets]
6
Q
Maximum Autoland Crosswind Component
A
15 knots
7
Q
With the exception of flights between 80°W and 130°W ando/or flights between 120°E and 160°E, the operational limitation for the maximum flight operating latitude is:
A
82°N or 82°S
8
Q
Maximum Operating Altitude
A
41,000 ft
9
Q
Maximum Takeoff and Landing Altitude
A
8,400 ft pressure altitude
10
Q
The maximum allowable in-flight difference between CA & FO alt displays for RVSM ops
A
200 feet
11
Q
The max alt display dif on-the-ground for RVSM ops are: Max Dif between CA & FO
A
50 feet
12
Q
The max alt display dif on-the-ground for RVSM ops are: Max Dif between (CA or FO) & Field Elevation
A
75 feet
13
Q
Max Allowable Load Factor: Flaps Up
A
+2.5g to -1.0g
14
Q
Max Allowable Load Factor: Flaps DOWN
A
+2.0g to 0.0g
15
Q
Largest Dimensions: Nose to tail
A
129’6”
16
Q
Largest Dimensions: Wingtip to wingtip
A
117’10”
17
Q
Largest Dimensions: Main Gear width (L to R)
A
18’8”
18
Q
Largest Dimensions: Tail Height
A
41’2”
19
Q
Largest Dimensions: (1) Wingtip turn radius (2) Minimum width of pavement for 180° turn
A
(1) 77.9’ (2) 79.6’
20
Q
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight
A
138,300 lbs. (138,276 lbs.)
21
Q
Maximum Ramp Weight
A
174,700 lbs. (174,670 lbs.)
22
Q
Maximum Taxi Weight
A
174,700 lbs.
23
Q
Maximum Takeoff Weight
A
174,200 lbs. (174,170 lbs.)
24
Q
Maximum Landing Weight
A
146,300 lbs. (146,275 lbs.)
25
VFE: 1
250
26
VFE: 2
250
27
VFE: 5
250
28
VFE: 10
210
29
VFE: 15
200
30
VFE: 25
190
31
VFE: 30
175
32
VFE: 40
162
33
Max flap extension altitude
20,000 ft.
34
Holding in icing condition with flaps extended is: PERMITTED or PROHIBITED
Prohibited
35
During climb and/or descent, only, the sever turbulence penetrations speed is:
280 KIAS or .76 Mach, whichever is lower
36
Flap requirement for CAT II/III
Flaps 40 required for Category II/III
37
Landing Gear RETRACTING VLO (RET)
235
38
Landing Gear EXTENDING VLO (EXT)
270 K / .82 M
39
Landing Gear EXTENDED LVE (RET)
320 K / .82 M
40
Flight Crew O2 Requirements: 2 Person Crew
735 PSI
41
Flight Crew O2 Requirements: 3 Person Crew
1055 PSI
42
T/O is prohibited in conditions of (\_\_\_\_1\_\_\_\_) or (\_\_2\_\_\_) (\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 3 \_\_\_\_), (\_\_\_ 4 \_\_\_\_\_\_\_). and (\_\_5\_\_)
1. moderate 2. heavy 3. freezing rain 4. ice pellets 5. hail
43
Min Alt w/ A/P engaged: Takeoff
1,000 feet AGL
44
Min Alt w/ A/P engaged: Enroute
1,000 feet AGL
45
Min Alt w/ A/P engaged: ILS coupled approach
50 feet AGL
46
Min Alt w/ A/P engaged: ILS coupled approach (Autoland)
After Touchdown
47
Min Alt w/ A/P engaged: Non-precision approach
50 feet below MDA(H), VNAV DA(H)
48
Use of aileron trim w/ the A/P engaged is: PERMITTED or PROHIBITED
Prohibited
49
Arming VNAV on the ground is...
...prohibited
50
Boom mics must be used below (\_\_,\_\_\_) ft, except as permitted by SCA MEL
18,000
51
[Engine Limits Display Markings]
Max and Min limits are: (1)
Caution limits are: (2)
Normal operating range is marked by: (3)
1. red
2. amber
3. a white arc
52
Engine EGT Limits: Takeoff
950ºC for 5 Mins.
53
Engine EGT Limits: Max Cont.
925ºC
54
Engine EGT Limits: Starting
725ºC
55
Do not T/O if... (oil PX range color)
...engine oil px is in the AMBER band w/ T/O thrust set
56
Operations with amber oil temp indications is limited to...
...45 mins.
57
Min Oil Quantity for Dispatch
12 quarts (prior to engine start)
58
Engine ignition must be one for:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1) T/O
2) Landing
3) operations in heavy rain
4) anti-ice operation
5) severe turbulence (SCA)
59
When is reverse thrust is prohibited...
...in flight
60
Reduced (SEL TEMP in FMC) or derated thrust is not allowed when...
...EEC is in Alternate Mode.
61
Reduced thrust (SEL TEMP in FMC) is not allowed when:
1. (antiskid)
2. (runway contamination)
1) antiskid is inoperative or off
2) runways are contaminated with standing water, ice, slush, or snow
62
Inflight, APU bleed + electrical load:
max alt 10,000 ft.
63
Ground only, APU bleed + electrical load:
max alt 15,000 ft.
64
APU bleed:
max alt 17,000 ft.
65
Starting the APU:
Max alt 25,000 ft.
66
APU electrical load:
max alt 41,000 ft.
67
{Non-limitation/informational}
APU bleed valve must be closed when:
1.
2.
3.
1) ground air connected & isolation vlv open
2) engine #1 bleed vlv open
3) isolation & engine #2 bleed vlv open Note: APU bleed vlv may be open during engine start, but avoid engine pwr above idle.
68
After (#) consecutive aborted start attempts, a (##) min cooling period is required.
* 3
* 15
69
Do not deploy the speedbreaks...
...in flight at radio altitudes less than 1,000 ft.
70
In flight, do not extend the SPEED BREAK lever beyond...
...the FLIGHT DETENT.
71
Large alternating control inputs (in combination with large changes in pitch, roll, or yaw) may result in...
...structural failure at any speed (which include below VA).
72
The use of wide cut Jet B fuel is: PERMITTED or PROHIBITED
Prohibited
73
Max tank fuel temp
49ºC
74
Min tank fuel temp prior to T/O and inflight
- 43ºC or 3°C above the freezing point of the fuel.
75
Lateral imbalance between main tanks 1 & 2 must be scheduled to...
...0.
76
Random lateral fuel imbalance must not exceed (#,###) lbs for taxi, T/O, flight or landing.
1,000
77
Allowable fuel density range per gallon.
6.3 - 7.1 lb/gal.
78
Main tanks #1 and #2 must be full if center tank contains more than (#,###) lbs.
1,000
79
Both CENTER TANK FUEL PUMP switches must be off: • Ground ops - • Ground AND Flight ops -
* unless the center take fuel quantity exceeds 1,000 lbs, except when defueling or x-fering fuel
* when the first center tank fuel pump low px light illuminates, if the center tank is empty.
80
Intentional dry running of a center tank fuel pump (LOW PRESSURE light illuminated) is: PERMITTED or PROHIBITED
Prohibited
81
PBE provides approx __ - __ mins of O2.
15 - 20
82
Do standby altimeters meet altimeter accuracy standards for RVSM airspace?
No.
83
The max allowable in-flight difference between Captain and First Officer altitude displays for RVSM ops is:
200’
84
From sea level to 5,000 ft, the max allowable on-the-ground altitude display differences between the Captain and First Officer for RVSM ops is:
50’
85
Even VFE for flaps 1, 2, and 5 is 350 KIAS, do not exceed ___ KIAS if flaps are extended using the alternate (Standby) system.
230
86
Only the 737-800 w/o winglets is the max turning arc determined by the tail swing.
“Noted!” \*Okay (For informational purposes)
87
The CB panel directly aft of the FO is referred to as the:
“P6 panel”
88
The O2 mask regulator automatically supplies \_\_\_% O2 under positive px when cabin alt is above a preset value.
100
89
When a halon fire extinguisher is discharged, the flight deck crew members are to wear O2 masks and use 100% O2 w/ emergency selected.
“Noted!” \*Okay (For informational purposes)
90
What is the configuration of flight deck equipment?
“321” (3321111) [33-2-11:11] 3 Life vests 3 Smokes goggles 2 Flashlights 1 PBE 1 Crash axe 1 Halon extinguisher 1 EMGK
91
Do not operate entry or cargo doors with winds at or above __ knots, and do not keep doors open when wind gusts are more than __ knots.
40 65
92
Do not operate wing anti-ice on the ground when the OAT is above \_\_°C (50°F)
10
93
Takeoff are prohibited in what weather conditions? (\*Hint: 3 Hs)
1. (Moderate or) heavy freezing rain. 2. Heavy ice pellets. 3. Hail.
94
How are the Engine Anti-ice valves controlled?
Electrically controlled and operated.
95
Fuel tank capacities (Usable Fuel)
96
How many pounds of fuel in the related main tank will trigger a fuel LOW alert?
2000 lbs.
97
When both a fuel imbalance and a low wing tank fuel occur at the same time, which fuel alert takes precedence?
LOW
98
When airborne, a fuel imbalance (IMBAL) alert is displayed when the main tanks differ by how many pounds of fuel?
1000 lbs.
99
The limitation for maximum altitude with the flaps extended is:
20,000 ft.
100
The SPEEBRAKES EXTENDED light illuminates to warn the crew that the speed brakes are extended while in the landing configuration or below ___ feet.
800
101
The minimum fuel for grounde operations of any electric motor-driven hydraulic pump is ____ lbs. in the related main fuel tank.
1675
102
Normal HYD SYS px
3000 psi
103
104
Leaks in HYD systems A and B reduces the systems to what quantities respectivly?
20% and 0
105
What four conditions must exist simultaneously for the PTU to operate automatically?
1) In-flight
2) Flaps not up *(some a/c)*
3) Flaps less than 15, but not up
4) SYS B engine-driven hydraulic px drops below limits
106
What four conditions must exist simultaneously for the LGTU to operate?
1) In-flight.
2) No. 1 engine RPM drops below a limit value.
3) LANDING GEAR lever is positioned UP.
4) Either main landing gear is not up and locked.
107
If the actual a/c landing weight exceeds the max permissible quick turn-around weight, a waiting period of __ mins is required before any subsequent T/O is permitted.
67
108
Landing autobrake settings may be selected after touchdown prior to decelerating through __ knots of ground speed.
30
109
The cabin altitude warning light (CABIN ALTITUDE) illuminates simultaneously w/ the cabin altitude warning horn at what altutude?
10,000 ft cabin alt.
110
The cockpit voice recorder uses 4 independent channels to record flight deck adoro for ___ mins.
120
111
During an autoland, at what altitude will the autopilots disengage if FLARE is not armed?
350 ft.
112
How many DC motors are able to control the OFV?
3
113
When does the cruise phase of the pressurization system start?
When the a/c is w/in 0.25 PSI of the selected FLT ALT.
114
Are QFE ops prohibited?
Yes
