BA7 FCOM Limitations Flashcards
Introduction
How to differenciate between the fleet variants with registration?
- 380-861 Engine Alliance GP7270 are ED/EO-series and EUA-EUL
- 380-841 RR Trent 970 are EVA and EVB
- 380-842 RR Trent 972 are EVM-EVS
Introduction
What are the type of speeds and altitudes used in the A380 limitations chapter?
IAS/EAC/CAS/TAS DA/PA/TA etc
- Speed : IAS/Mach
- Altitude: Pressure Altitude
unless otherwise noted
Flight Maneuvring Load Acceleration Limits
Clean Configuration
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-F_CTL
-1 g to +2.5 g
Flight Maneuvring Load Acceleration Limits
Other Configuration
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-F_CTL
0 g to +2 g
Operational Parameters
Max Pressure Altitude
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-OPS
43,100 feet
Pressure Altitude
Operational Parameters
Temperature range at Max Pressure Altitude
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-OPS
-78 to -35 º C
SAT
Operational Parameters
Min and Max T/O & LDG Altitude
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-OPS
-2000 to 10,000 feet
Pressure Altitude
Operational Parameters
Max Temperature range at Sea Level
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-OPS
-54 to 55ºC
Operational Parameters
Minimum TAT
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-OPS
-53ºC
This is the only TAT temperature limitation. The rest are SAT
Operational Parameters
Mean RWY Slope
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-OPS
+/- 2 %
Operational Parameters
Minimum RWY width
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-OPS
45m
Operational Parameters
Under what RWY+stabilized shoulder width should crew apply a dedicated PRO NOR SUPP MISC?
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-OPS
If the overall width of the RWY + Stabilized shoulders are < 58m
Operational Parameters
When is the 180º turn on a runway or turnpad not permitted?
Assuming the min 60m RWY
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-OPS
When RWY is contaminated
Operational Parameters
Maximum certified XW at T/O
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-OPS
35 kt
Gust included (Engine limitation)
with due consideration of combination of XW and TW PERF-TOF-TOC-OCD
Operational Parameters
Maximum demonstrated XW at T/O
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-OPS
39 G 51
Operational Parameters
Maximum certified XW at LDG
Assuming the min 60m RWY
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-OPS
40 kt
gust included (engine limitation)
Operational Parameters
Maximum demonstrated XW at LDG
Assuming the min 60m RWY
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-OPS
42 G 56
Operational Parameters
Maximum TW at T/O
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-OPS
15 kt
with due consideration of combination of XW and TW PERF-TOF-TOC-OCD
Operational Parameters
Maximum TW for LDG
380-861 Engine Alliance GP7270
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-OPS
- Airport Press. Altitude ≤ 8000 ft: 15kts
- Airport > 8000 ft: 10kts
If ATC or ATIS TW is > 10kt FLAPS 3 is not permitted for LDG
Operational Parameters
Maximum TW for LDG
380-842/841 RR Trent 972/970
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-OPS
- Airport Press. Alt ≤ 8000 ft: 15kts
- Airport Press. Alt > 8000 ft: 10kts
Operational Parameters
Maximum Wind for CABIN Door Operation
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-OPS
- 40 kts
- 50 kts if nose is upwind
Must be closed before wind reaches 60 kts
Operational Parameters
Maximum Wind for CARGO Door Operation
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-OPS
- 40 kts
- 50 kts if nose is upwind or door is on leeward side
Must be closed before wind reaches 60 kts
General Speeds
Cockpit Window Maximum Opening Speed
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-SPD
250 kts
Not possible with the packs ON
General Speeds
Cockpit Window Maximum Closing Speed
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-SPD
160 kts
If you did not skip arms day during your A320/330 tenure
General Speeds
Max FLAPS 1
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-SPD
263 kts
Phase: Holding
General Speeds
MAX FLAPS 1+F
Max and Auto Retraction System speed
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-SPD
222 kts
Phase: T/O & APP
ARS retracts FLAPS at 212
General Speeds
Max FLAPS 2
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-SPD
220 kts
Phase: T/O & APP
General Speeds
Max FLAPS 3
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-SPD
196 kts
Phase: T/O, APP & LDG
General Speeds
Max FLAPS FULL
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-SPD
182 kts
Phase: LDG
General Speeds
VMO
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-SPD
340 kts
may not be deliberately exceeded in any regime of flight
At ISA the changeover altitude of 340kts to M0.89 is around FL300
General Speeds
MMO
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-SPD
0.89 Mach
may not be deliberately exceeded in any regime of flight
At ISA the changeover altitude of M0.89 to 340kts is around FL300
General Speeds
Normal VLE/MLE
Max speed with landing gear Extended
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-SPD
250 / M 0.55
Changeover altitude of 250kts to M 0.55 is around FL200
General Speeds
Normal VLO
Max speed with landing gear Operating
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-SPD
250 kt / M 0.55
At ISA the changeover altitude of 250kts to M 0.55 is around FL200
General Speeds
Max speed for landing gear gravity extention
(VLE/VLO)
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-SPD
220 kt / M 0.48
At ISA the changeover altitude of 220kts to M 0.48 is around FL200
Maximum Tire Speed
Maximum ground speed
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-SPD
204 kt
Minimum Control Speeds
VMCL
380-861 Engine Alliance GP7270
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-SPD
120 kt
Minimum Control Speeds
VMCL-2
380-861 Engine Alliance GP7270
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-SPD
145 kts
Minimum Control Speeds
VMCL
380-842 Trent 972 / 380-841 Trent 970
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-SPD
123 kt
Minimum Control Speeds
VMCL-2
380-842 Trent 972 / 380-841 Trent 970
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-SPD
147 kt
Maximum Speed
Windshield Wipers
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-SPD
250 kt
Minimum Control Speeds
What is the diffirence between VMCL and VMCL-2?
UAE A380 FCOM DSC-22-27-10-30 3/8
VMCL considers one critical (either outbord engine) failing VMCL-2 considers two engines failing on the same side
Both consider max bank of 5º at TOGA, Gear up and GA FLAPS
Weights
List the following:
1. MTW
2. MTOW
3. MLW
4. MZFW
5. Minimum Weight
WV 003
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-WGHT
- 512 000 kg
- 510 000 kg
- 395 000 kg
- 373 000 kg
- 270 000 kg
MTOW, MLW, MZFW vary with CG
MLW 395 tons and MW 270 tons are the only common value in all variants
Weights
List the following:
1. MTW
2. MTOW
3. MLW
4. MZFW
5. Minimum Weight
WV 0012
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-WGHT
- 571 000 kg
- 569 000 kg
- 395 000 kg
- 366 000 kg
- 270 000 kg
MTOW, MLW, MZFW vary with CG
MLW 395 tons and MW 270 tons are the only common value in all variants
Weights
List the following:
1. MTW
2. MTOW
3. MLW
4. MZFW
5. Minimum Weight
WV 0011
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-WGHT
- 577 000 kg
- 575 000 kg
- 395 000 kg
- 369 000 kg
- 270 000 kg
MTOW, MLW, MZFW vary with CG
MLW 395 tons and MW 270 tons are the only common value in all variants
AIR
Packs OFF T/O
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AIR
Prohibited
AIR
Limitation when using APU bleed air
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AIR
Do Not Use HP ground air supply or WAI