COM VOL 1: Limitations Flashcards
The minimum Flight Crew consists of _____ pilots.
2
Flight Maneuvering Load Acceleration Limits
- Clean configuration. . . -1.0g to +2.5g
- Other configuration . . .0g to +2.0g
Wingspans
- A319, A320. . . 111 feet, 10 inches
- A320 Sharklet, A321 Sharklet . . . 117 feet, 5 inches
Tailstrike Pitch Attitude: L/G Struts Compressed
A319 13.9°
A320 11.7°
A320 NEO 11.7°
A321 9.7°
Runway Slope (mean)
+/-2%
Runway Altitude
9,200 ft
Nominal Runway Width
45 m (148 ft)
Maximum crosswind (takeoff and landing)
38 kt (gust included)
Maximum tailwind for takeoff
15 kt
Maximum tailwind for landing
10 kt
Maximum wind for passenger door operation
65 kt
Maximum wind for FWD and AFT cargo door operation
40 kt (or 50 kt if the aircraft nose is oriented into the wind, or the FWD and AFT cargo doors are on the leeward side). The FWD and AFT cargo doors must be closed, before the wind exceeds 65 kt.
Takeoff is not recommended on the following runway conditions:
- Water on top of Compacted Snow
- Dry Snow or Wet Snow over Ice
Takeoff is not permitted on the following runway conditions:
- Wet ice.
Cockpit Window Open Maximum Speed
200 kt
Maximum Operating Speed VMO/MMO
350 kt/M.82
Max with landing gear extended (VLE)
280 kt/M.67
Max landing gear extension (VLO Extension)
250 kt/M.60
Max landing gear retraction (VLO Retraction)
220 kt/M.54
Max altitude landing gear may be extended
25,000 ft
Maximum Tire Speed
195 kt
Wipers Maximum Operating Speed
230 kt
The wiper limitation of 230 knots only applies to sweeping, it does not apply if the wipers are failed in position.
When the takeoff weight is higher than _____ lb (76,000 kg) do not exceed a taxi speed of _____ kt during a turn.
167,550 lbs, 20 kts
A319 Max Landing
137,788 lb
A320/Sharklet Max Landing
145,505 lb
A320 Neo Max Landing
148,591 lb
A321 Max Landing
171,519 lb
With passengers on board, it is not recommended to exceed _____ min without air conditioning supply.
20 min
Ram Air Inlet - Only open if differential pressure is lower than _____ psi.
1.0 PSI
APU Bleed Use With Air Start Unit
The Flight Crew must not use bleed air from the APU BLEED and from the HP Air Start Unit at the same time, to prevent any adverse effect on the Bleed Air System.
Max positive differential pressure
9.0 PSI
Max negative differential pressure
-1.0 PSI
Safety relief valve setting
8.6 PSI
Packs Use With LP Air Conditioning Unit
The Flight Crew must not use conditioned air from the packs and from the LP Air Conditioning Unit at the same time, to prevent any adverse effect on the Air Conditioning system.
Minimum use height for autopilot: At takeoff
100 ft AGL and at least 5 s after takeoff
Minimum use height for autopilot: In approach with FINAL APP, V/S, or FPA mode
250 ft AGL
Minimum use height for autopilot: In Circling Approach
600 ft AGL
Minimum use height for autopilot: ILS approach when CAT 1 is displayed on the FMA
160 ft AGL
Minimum use height for autopilot: ILS approach when CAT 2 or CAT 3 (single or dual) is displayed on the FMA
0 ft AGL if Autoland
80 ft AGL if no Autoland (Ops Specs C071)
Minimum use height for autopilot: After a manual go-around
100 ft AGL
Minimum use height for autopilot: In all other phases
500 ft AGL (A319/A320)
900 ft AGL (A321)
Minimum use height for autopilot: The AP or FD in OP DES or DES mode can be used in approach. However, its use is only permitted if the FCU selected altitude is set to, or above, the higher of the two:
Highest of:
MDA/MDH or 500 ft AGL (A319/ A320)
MDA/MDH or 900 ft AGL (A321)
RNP accuracy with GPS PRIMARY (if installed) is:
With AP ON:
En route: 1NM
In terminal area: 0.5 NM
In approach: 0.3 NM
If _____ _____ _____ is displayed on the PFD, the navigation accuracy remains sufficient for RNP operations provided that the RNP value is checked or entered on the MCDU and _____ _____ is displayed.
GPS PRIMARY LOST, HIGH ACCURACY
NAV mode may be used after takeoff provided that:
- GPS PRIMARY is available, or
- The Flight Crew checked the FMGS takeoff updating.
NAV mode may be used in the terminal area provided that:
- GPS Primary is available, or
- The appropriate RNP is checked or entered on the MCDU, and HIGH accuracy is displayed, or
- FMS navigation is crosschecked with navaid raw data.
If one engine is inoperative, it is not permitted to use the autopilot to perform NPAs in the following modes: _____ _____, _____ _____, _____ _____. Only FD use is permitted
FINAL APP, NAV V/S, NAV/FPA.
APU Oil Quantity Limitations
The APU may be started and operated even if the LOW OIL LEVEL ECAM advisory is displayed. Maintenance action is required within the next 10 hours of APU operation.
After three consecutive APU start attempts, the Flight Crew must wait _____ min before a new start attempt.
60 min
APU Maximum N speed
107 %
A319/320 CEO Starting EGT Limit
635 °C
A321 CEO Starting EGT Limit
635 °C
A320 NEO Starting EGT Limit
1,083 °C
A319/320 CEO MCT Time and EGT Limit
Not Limited, 610 °C
A321 CEO MCT Time and EGT Limit
Not Limited, 610 °C
A320 NEO MCT Time and EGT Limit
Not Limited, 1,043 °C
A319/320 CEO TOGA Time and EGT Limit
5 min / 10 min, 635 °C
A321 CEO TOGA Time and EGT Limit
5 min / 10 min, 650 °C
A320 NEO TOGA Time and EGT Limit
5 min / 10 min, 1,083 °C
(CEO) Maximum continuous oil temperature
155 °C
(CEO) Maximum transient oil temperature
165 °C
(CEO) Minimum starting oil temperature
-40 °C
(CEO) Minimum oil temperature before IDLE is exceeded
-10 °C
(CEO) Minimum oil temperature before takeoff
50 °C
(CEO) Minimum Oil Quantity
11 qt + estimated consumption. Average estimated consumption = 0.3 qt/h.
(CEO) Minimum Oil Pressure
60 PSI
(NEO) Maximum continuous oil temperature
151 °C
(NEO) Minimum starting oil temperature
-40 °C
(NEO) Minimum oil temperature before takeoff
52 °C
(NEO) Minimum oil quantity
14 qt, (16.5 qt if OAT below -30 °C)
(NEO) Minimum Oil Pressure
65 PSI
(NEO) Maximum Oil Pressure
270 PSI
CEO Starting Limitations
- A standard automatic start that includes only one start attempt, is considered one cycle
- For ground starts (automatic or manual), a 15 s pause is required between successive cycles
- A 30 min cooling period is required, subsequent to three failed cycles or 5 min of continuous crank
- For manual start, observe a two-minute maximum cycle time
- For crank, observe a 5 min maximum cycle time
- The starter must not be run when N2 is above 10 % on-ground and 18 % in-flight.
NEO Starting Limitations
- A standard automatic start that includes up to two start attempts, is considered one cycle
- For ground starts (automatic or manual), a 35 s pause is required between successive cycles
- A 15 min cooling period is required, subsequent to three failed cycles, or 15 min of continuous or cumulated crank
- The starter must not be run when N2 is above 20%.
Reverse Thrust Limitations
Selection of the reverse thrust is prohibited in flight. Backing the aircraft with reverse thrust is not permitted. Maximum reverse should not be used below 70 kt. Idle reverse is permitted down to aircraft stop.
The engine is able to start in crosswind up to _____ kt.
35 kts
Maximum Altitude Flaps/Slats Extended
20,000 ft
For JET A only, if TAT reaches _____ °C, monitor on FUEL SD page that fuel temperature remains higher than _____ °C.
-34 °C, -36 °C
A319/A320 Maximum Fuel Imbalance at Takeoff
1,102 lb
A319/A320 Maximum Fuel Imbalance In Flight and At Landing
3,306 lb
A321 Maximum Fuel Imbalance at Takeoff
882 lb
A321 Maximum Fuel Imbalance In Flight and At Landing
2,910 lb
Minimum Fuel Quantity for Takeoff
3,307 lb
Rain Repellent Limitation
The Flight Crew should only use the rain repellent in the case of moderate to heavy rain.
Use of rain repellant is inhibited when the aircraft is on the ground with the engines shut down.
Maximum brake temperature for takeoff (brake fans (if installed) off)
300 °C
Maximum NWS angle
±85 °
Minimum Runway Width
98 ft with
Dispatch to/from narrow runways is not allowed in case of:
- Nose wheel steering inoperative.
- One brake or more inoperative.
Autoland is not allowed.
Ground alignment of the IRS is possible in latitudes between _____° North and _____° South.
73°, 73°
A complete IRS alignment must be performed in the following cases:
A complete IRS alignment must be performed in the following cases:
- Before the first flight of the day, or
- When there is a crew change, or
- When the departure airport is located between latitudes 2 ° north and 2 ° south, or
- When the GPS is not available and the NAVAIDS coverage is poor on the expected route, or
- When the GPS is not available and the expected flight time is more than 3 hours.
APU Max altitude to assist engine start
20,000 ft
APU Max altitude for air conditioning and pressurization (single pack operation, Hamilton Standards)
20,000 ft
APU Max altitude for air conditioning and pressurization (dual pack operation)
15,000 ft
APU Max altitude for air conditioning and pressurization (single pack operation, Honeywell)
22,500 ft
