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
AIR
Max airflow from LP ground carts
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AIR
Must not exceed 6.3 kg/sec
AIR
Max Positive ∆P
and Max normal ∆P
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AIR
9.2 psi
Max normal 8.7 psi
AIR
Max Negative ∆P
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AG-AIR
-0.725 psi
AFS General
Min height for AP engagement at T/O
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AFS-10
100 ft AGL and 5 s after liftoff
Internal PRIM logic
AFS General
Min height for AP use: NPA
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AFS-10
200 ft
AFS General
Min height for AP use: Circling
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AFS-10
200 ft
AFS General
Min height for AP use: ILS APPR1
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AFS-10
160 ft
AFS General
Min height for AP use: After manual GA
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AFS-10
100 ft
AFS General
Min height for AP use: All other phases
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AFS-10
500 ft
AFS General
What are the approaches the FMS Landing System (FLS) not been certified for?
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AFS-10
Not certified for ILS, GLS, IGS, LDA, SDF or RNAV(GNSS) w/LPV minima
AFS
What is the main differnce in approach types can be flown in F-APP or FAPP+RAW?
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AFS-10
F-APP+RAW: All the certified ones except RNAV(GNSS) w/LNAV or LNAV/VNAV minima which require F-APP capability
Maximum Wind Conditions for Automatic App, LDG, and Roll-out
Max HW, XW, and TW for
380-861 Engine Alliance GP7270
GLS CAT I. ILS CAT II/III
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AFS-10
HW: 38kts
XW: 30
TW:
* Airport Press. Alt ≤ 8000 ft: 15kts
* Airport Press. Alt > 8000 ft: 10kts
If ATC or ATIS TW is > 10kt FLAPS 3 is not permitted for LDG
Notwithstanding ND indications
Maximum Wind Conditions for Automatic App, LDG, and Roll-out
Max HW, XW, and TW for 380-842 RR Trent 972 & 380-841 RR Trent 970
GLS CAT I. ILS CAT II/III
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AFS-10
HW: 38kts
XW: 30
TW:
* Airport Press. Alt ≤ 8000 ft: 15kts
* Airport Press. Alt > 8000 ft: 10kts
Notwithstanding ND indications
Autoland
What are the approved configurations for engine out autoland in OEI and TEI?
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AFS-10
- OEI: CONF 3 anf FULL
- Two ENG INOP on opposite side: CONF 3
if EO Proc. completed before 1000 AAL
Autoland
What are the demostrated and authorized RWY surface conditions for CAT III B Autoland Operation?
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AFS-10
Dry and Wet up to 3mm
Autoland
List the IAP and airport limitations for which autoland has been demostrated for GLS I and CAT II/III autoland:
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AFS-10
- GS= -2.5 to -3.5
- Airport Altitude: -1000. to 9200”
- Weight: 305 - MLW (395)
- Vapp= VLS + (5 to 15)
Can perform autoland up to MTOW depending on situtaion
Pressure Altitude
Autoland
Minimum FMA capability to land GLS 1 and CAT II/III for approach and autoland:
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AFS-10
GLS CAT I : LAND 1 (Autoland optional)
CAT II: LAND 2 (Autoland mandatory in normal ops)
CAT III Fail-Passive: LAND3 SINGLE (Autoland mandatory)
CAT III Operational: LAND3 DUAL (autoland mandatory)
Approach Capability
What is the alert height?
Follow up: Define it.
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-AFS-10
200 RA. Height above runway where a failure in the ground equipment or aircraft systems warrants a GA. If such failures happen below AH then the autoland may be continued subject to that the AUTOLAND light does not get illuminated.
APU
How long crew must wait for a new start attempt in case of an aborted APU start or APU shutdown? And up to how many attempts are allowed before a cooling period?
Must Know
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-APU
60 s wait time between three start attempts followed by a 60 min wait.
APU
APU Max N1/N2
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-APU
106% / 102%
APU
APU Max EGT during start On ground and In-flight
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-APU
700ºC On Ground
800°C In-flight
APU
APU Max EGT running
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-APU
900ºC during 30s
935º during 0.5s
APU
APU Max indicated EGT
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-APU
900ºC
APU
What is the operational envelope of the APU
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-APU
Below M0.56
APU
APU Generator operational range on ground and in flight
Must Know
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-APU
- On Ground: Both generators run at 120KVA
- Inflight: Only one APU GEN operate up to 22500
APU
APU Bleed air operational envelope and limitation
Must Know
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-APU
Below 22500 whilst below 0.56M
Cannot be used in conjunction with WAI
COMM
What COM may not be used during refueling?
Must Know
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-COM
HF
ELEC
What is a limitation that applies to electrical outlets?
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-ELEC
May not be used in T/O and LDG
Engines
When is SOFT GA prohibited?
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-ENG
GA Gradient > 8%
Engine
List the EGT and thrust time limits for EA engines in TOGA/MCT/Start in flight and on ground
Must Know
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-ENG
Engine
List the EGT and thrust time limits for RR engines in TOGA/MCT/Start in flight and on ground
Must know
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-ENG
Engine
EA ENG OIL max continuous temperature
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-ENG
177º during 5s
163º during 20 min
Engine
EA ENG OIL min start temp
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-ENG
-40ºC
Engine
EA ENG OIL min temp before T/O
Must Know
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-ENG
50ºC
Engine
RR Max Continuous OIL Temp
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-ENG
196ºC
Engine
RR Eng Oil min start temperature
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-ENG
-40ºC
Engine
RR Eng Oil min temperature before T/O
Must Know
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-ENG
40ºC
Engine
EA and RR ENG OIL min press
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-ENG
25 PSI
Engine
EA ENG min oil qty
Must Know
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-ENG
- FT < 10h = 10 qts
- FT ≥ 10h = 6+0.4/hr qts
Engine
RR ENG min oil qty w/ OAT ≥ 0ºC
Must Know
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-ENG
- FT < 8h = 10 qts
- FT ≥ 8 h = 6+0.5 qt/h
Engine
RR ENG min oil qty w/ OAT < 0ºC
Must Know
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-ENG
- FT < 14h = 13 qts
- FT ≥ 14h = 6+0.5 qt/h
Engine
EA ENG max N1/N2
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-ENG
111% / 118.7 %
Engine
RR ENG Max N1/N2/N3
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-ENG
97.2% / 98.7% / 97.8%
Engine
Starter Limits EA Engines
Must Know
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-ENG
3 Attempts of 5 min each (15 min total). Followed by 30 min cooldown
Engines
Starter limit RR
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-ENG
Either
* One 5 minute cycle
* 3 cycles at 2-2-1 minutes (N3 must roll to zero between attempts)
Followed by a 30 min cooldown time
Flight Controls
Max Altitude with Flaps/Slats extended
UAE A380 FCOM LIM- F-CTL
20,000 ft
Min Fuel Temperature for:
1. JET A
2. JET A1
3. RP-3 (China)
4. TS-1 (Russia)
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-FUEL
- -40ºC
- -47ºC
- -47ºC
- -50ºC
Max Fuel Temperature
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-FUEL
+53ºC
Max imbalance for FEED TKs
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-FUEL
3000kg
Max imbalance INNER TKS
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-FUEL
3000kgs
Max Imbalance MID TKs
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-FUEL
2500kg
Max Imbalance OUTER TKs
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-FUEL
1200kg
Max BRK Temp at T/O
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-LG
300ºC
BWS Fault
What are the limitations associated with BWS Fault?
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-LG
- 180º turn on 60m RWY Forbidden
- 180º turn on turn pad not recommended if RWY Wet
Max Landing Gear Extention Altitude
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-LG
21 000 ft
Taxi with Deflated Tires
When towing or taxiing with deflated tires what are the:
* NWS limit
* Taxi speed limit
* Maximum amount of deflated tires
* Distribution of said deflated tires and their exceptions
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-LG
- NWS Limit of 30º and Max taxi 3 kt
Max 9 deflated tires with a max combination of:
1. One on the Nose gear
2. Two on BLG not on same axle with exception to central axle (i)
3. Two on WLG not on same axle (i)
No deflated nose landing gear in case of towbarless towing.
(i) Deflated tires can be on same axle for vacating RWY only.
Max taxi, NWS angle and wind limits to taxi or tow with abnormal landing gear
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-LG
Max taxi 5 kt
Max NWS 5º
ABN BLG: Max X-Wind 35kts (i)
ABN WLG: Max X-wind for landing (ii)
(i) On Dry and Wet twy/rwy (gust included)
(ii) Depending on twy/rwy surface condition
What lights can be used during refueling?
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-LT
- NAV
- LOGO
- WING
Latitude ground alignment limit
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-NAV
- 82º N
- 78.25º S
IR will not provide valid magnetic heading and track at:
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-NAV
- North of 82ºN
- South of 60ºS
- North of 73º (90ºW-120ºW)
True must be selected in those cases
LDPA limitation?
(and their workarounds)
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-PEA
- Will not take into account the 10kt TW limit when the AD elevation is > 8000.
- Cannot calculate OVWGHT LDG in CONF 3 CAT II Approach with GA Flaps at 1+F (1)
- Error when Vapp is too high due failures or HW (2)
(1) Calculate CONF 2 for GA and another one with Normal approach type w/ Autoland and use the most limiting one
(2) Reduce HW component if too high or reduce Vpilot
IFPA Limitation?
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-PEA
- Cannot incorporate MEL
- CDL does not auto-populate
- Cannot use Mach to make calculations with NSC (1)
- Cannot calculate TURB speed if CRZ below cross over (2)
- Will Show Mach 0.0 if MAX Alt is below entered CRZ ALT
- ATMO Cannot calculate with CDL or accounts NSC
- Plan with optimum profile may fail
- CLB does not consider auto-derate (3)
Non Standard Config (e.g. L/G extended)
(1) Use a CAS Entry (Convert Mach to CAS with ATMO)
(2) Use Fixed Speed
(3) Use Open CI
TOPA limitations?
(and their workarounds)
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-PEA
- May not give FLEX results when conditions allow (1)
- It disregards a second computation using a rounded up value if TOPA rounds the TOW (2)
- LOADSHEET transferred TOW to TOPA App is rounded up.
- ACFT STS will clear after 60 min of inactivity
- CDL number of missing items hidden in ACFT STS box (3)
(1) Add 100 kg and calculate again
(2) pilots should enter the TOW in KG
(3) Use scroll bar
LOADSHEET App Limitation?
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-PEA
- If manual fuel distribution used, it has to be exact as there is no tolerance
- Cannot calculate with max FOB (-150kg)
- Does not consider MEL affecting fuel distribution
BTV Limitation
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-ROP
- Cannot be used on contaminated RWY
- Cannot use with ECAM impacting LDG PERF
- Prohibited for JFK 13R/L CANARSIE and VOR App.
ROW/ROP Limitations
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-ROP
- Thrust credit always given
- Only WET/DRY RWY
- Does not consider fails affecting LDG PERF
TAWS limitations?
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-SURV
Must be inhibited for RWYS not on database
Must only be inhibited 15nm from fields where approaches have produced false alerts
OANS Limitations?
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-NAV
- Taxi: Allowed on Both PM and PF Displays
- Takeoff: Not Authorized for PF
- CRZ/DES/APP: PF or PM to prepare BTV and Taxi prep
- ROLLOUT: Allowed for PM. PF at Taxi Speed only
Printer Limitations?
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-PRT
If a discrepancy exists between OIT display and printed information, the OIT takes precedence
Minumim Cabin OXY Pressure for Three class config?
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-OXY
- 1300 psi for normal DARD
- 1650 for Himalayan DARD
Minumim Cabin OXY Pressure for Two class config?
UAE A380 FCOM LIM-OXY
- 1350 psi for normal DARD
- 1750 for Himalayan DARD