deck_1247278 Flashcards
What is the Center of Gravity referenced to?
CG position is given in percentage of the reference chord length (7.27m) aft of the leading edge (28.15 m aft of the aircraft nose)
Load acceleration limits ?
Clean configuration –1 g / + 2.5 g Other configuration 0 g / + 2 g
Maximum number of passenger seats ?
375 on B-HLL and older aircraft 440 on newer aircraft
Airport altitude and runway slope limitations ?
Runway slope. ±2 %Runway altitude. 12 500 ft
Crosswind limits ?
- Take Off 32 kt (gust included) - Landing 40 kt (gust included)
Maximum wind for Passenger/Cargo door operation ?
- Passenger door operation 40 kt (50 kt, if the nose of the aircraft is oriented into the wind)- Cargo door operation 40 kt (50 kt, if the nose of the aircraft is oriented into the wind, or the cargo door is on the leeward side)Passenger/Cargo doors must be closed before wind exceeds 60 kt.
On which Runway conditions it is not recommended to Take Off ?
- Wet ice- Ice with Snow on top- Compacted Snow with Water on top
On which Runway conditions it is not recommended to Take Off ?
‐ Wet ice- Ice with Snow on top‐ Compacted Snow with Water on top
Maximum design maneuvering speed VA ?
VA is the maximum speed which permits full flight control deflection, it only applies in alternate or direct law:Above FL 280 VA is M 0.78Below FL 280 VA decreases from 305 kts at FL 280 to 250 kts at 0 ft
Maximum speed with Flaps / Slats extended ?
VFE 1 240 ktsVFE 1+F 215 ktsVFE 2 196 ktsVFE 3 186 ktsVFE Full 180 kts
Maximum speed to operate the Landing Gear and fly with the landing gear extended, normal operation ?
VLE, Flight with Gear Extended: 250 kt / M 0.55 VLO, Operation of Gear: 250 kt / M 0.55
Maximum tire speed ?
Ground speed of 204 kt
Maximum altitude to operate Flaps / Landing gear ?
Flaps: 20 000 ftLanding Gear: 21 000 ft
Maximum windshield wiper speed ?
230 kts
Maximum speed to open Cockpit windows ?
230 kts
Maximum pressure differential to allow the Ram inlet to open ?
1 PSI
Maximum pressure of air conditioning supply with LP ground units ?
2 ×1.6 kg/sec (2 × 3.53 lb/sec) using 2 ground carts
Maximum cabin differential pressure and safety valve settings ?
Max Positive/Negative: 9.25 /-1 PSISafety relief valve: 8.85 /-0.26 PSI
What are the minimum and maximum weight for use of autoland ?
Minimum: 123 000 kgMaximum: Demonstrated at Maximum Landing Weight, available up to 229 000 kg
Minimum height to use the autopilot on takeoff with SRS mode ?
100 ft AGLAn internal FMGES logic prevents the autopilot from engaging during the 5 s after liftoff
Minimum height to use the autopilot on approach ?
Straight-in non precision approach MDACircling approach MDA - 100 ftILS approach CAT1 160 ft AGLGo-around 100 ft AGLAll other phases 500 ft AGLAll above Ground Level and not Airport elevation
What RNP accuracy will FMGES provide with GPS Primary ?
NAV mode, AP ON :En route 1 NM / Terminal area 0.5 NM / Approach 0.3 NMNAV mode, AP OFF and FD ON :En route 1 NM / Terminal area 0.51 NM / Approach 0.3 NMHDG mode, AP OFF and FD OFF:En route 1,1 NM / Terminal area 0.51 NM / Approach Not authorized
What RNP accuracy will FMGES provide without GPS Primary ?
Without GPS Primary, Navigation accuracy is function of ground radio NAVAID infrastructure and elapsed time since the last radio update.
What is the lowest MDA to use FINAL APP mode ?
MDH/DH (barometric) 250 ft.
NAV/Final APP modes on NPA (VOR or NDB approach) what are the requirements on aircraft automation and Navaid availability ?
NPA may be performed in NAV or FINAL APP mode provided AP or FD is used and:- GPS PRIMARY: NAVAID/aircraft radio equipment can be inoperative- Without GPS PRIMARY: Accuracy is High and NAVAID serviceable tuned and monitored during the approach
What are the requirements to use NAV mode in the terminal area ?
NAV mode may be used in the terminal area, provided:‐ GPS PRIMARY is available, or‐ HIGH accuracy is displayed, and the appropriate RNP is checked or entered on the MCDU, or‐ NAVAID raw data is monitored.
What is the minimum DH of an ILS CAT 2 ?
100 ft AGL
What is the minimum RVR for an ILS CAT 3 FAIL OPERATIONAL
75 m
What are the AP and A/THR Requirements for CAT 2 and CAT 3 approaches ?
- CAT 2: 1 AP engaged in APPR mode and CAT 2 or higher capability displayed on the FMA.- CAT 3 FAIL PASSIVE: A/THR in selected or managed speed + 1 AP engaged in APPR mode and CAT 3 SINGLE or higher capability displayed on the FMA.- CAT 3 FAIL OPERATIONAL: A/THR in selected or managed speed + 2 AP engaged in APPR mode and CAT 3 DUAL displayed on the FMA.
What Flap setting can be used in CAT 2, CAT 3 approach with one engine out ?
CAT 2 and CAT 3 fail passive autoland with 1 engine out are only approved in Configuration 3. Procedures must be completed before 1 000 ft in approach
What are the maximum wind conditions for CAT 2 / CAT 3 approach or CAT 1 Automatic Landing and Roll Out ?
Tailwind: 10 ktCrosswind: 20 ktHeadwind: 35 ktWind limitation is based on surface wind reported by the tower.If wind is beyond limitations, a CAT 1 Automatic Approach without autoland can be performed.
AutolandWhat are the ILS G/S angle and airport, runway condition limitations ?
Autoland has been demonstrated on:- G/S angle between -2.5° and - 3.25°- Airfield elevation lower than 9 200 ft- Dry and wet runways (no contamination)
What is the minimum fuel temperatures values?
Inner tank, the highest of . Fuel Freezing point . -44 °C below 30 000 ft / -54 °C above 30 000 ftOuter and Trim tank, Fuel Freezing point Jet A1 Freezing point is -47 °C
What is the minimum fuel quantity for take off ?
5200 KG WING TK LO LVL warning must not be displayed on ECAM.
What is the maximum brake temperature for take off ?
Maximum brake temperature for takeoff (brake fans off): 300 °C
Can you taxi with damaged tires ?
No, If tire damage is suspected after landing, or after a rejected takeoff, inspection of the tires is required before taxi.
Can you use the ISIS bugs when you’ve lost both PFD ?
No, when both PFDs are lost, ISIS bugs function must not be used.
For what conditions the EGPWS enhanced functions should be inhibited (TERR pushbutton to OFF, on the GPWS panel) when the aircraft position is less than 15 nm from an airfield?
- Runways not incorporated in EGPWS database- Approach procedures have previously been identified as potentially producing false terrain alerts
What are the limitations to taxi with one or more deflated tires ?
- 1 tire deflated per gear (3 tires max total): Speed limited to 7 kt in turns.- 2 tires deflated on same main gear (tires not deflated on other one):Speed limited to 3 kt in turns and nose-wheel steering angle 30° max.
Can you start and operate an APU with the LOW OIL LEVEL ECAM advisory displayed ?
Yes, the APU may be started and operated even if the LOW OIL LEVEL ECAM advisory is displayed.Maintenance action is required within next 15 h of APU operation.
What is the APU starter limitation ?
3 consecutive start attempts followed by a60 min cooling interval before the next start.
What is the maximum rotor speed of the APU ?
N= 107%
What is the maximum EGT of the APU during operation and for start ?
Maximum EGT:APU running: 650 °C APU start: 1250 °C
Up to what altitude can the APU supply both bleed air and Electrical power ?
22 500 ft with 1 pack, 17 500 ft with 2 packsAbove that altitude the APU can only provide electrical power
What does the minimum O2 bottle pressure covers ?
- Preflight checks - Oxygen use with 1 pilot only in the cockpit- Unusable quantity- System leakage- Protection following a loss of pressure (regulator on NORMAL): ▪ Emergency descent, all crewmembers and observers for 15’ ▪ Cruise at FL 100, 2 crewmembers for 105’- Protection against smoke (regulator 100 %) for all crewmembers and observers during 15’ at 8 000 ft cabin altitude.
What are the minimum and maximum oil temperatures ?
Min Temp prior to takeoff 20°CMax Temp 190°C
What are the engines EGT limits ?
Start:On ground 700°CIn Flight 850°CMCT: 850 °CTAKE OFF:900°C for 5 mins both engines 900°C for 10 mins 1 Engine out920°C for 20s
What are the engines starter limitations ?
1 maximum continuous operation of 5 min or2 cycles of 3 min and a consecutive cycle of 1 min (run down to 0 N3 between each cycle)After 1 continuous operation, or the 3 cycles wait 30 min to allow the starter to cool.No running engagement of the starter (N3 above 10 % on ground, or 30 % in flight).
What is the minimum Engine oil pressure ?
25 PSI
What are the maximum RPM for N1, N2 and N3 ?
N1max………………………………………………….99 %N2 max…………………………………………….103.3 % N3 max……………………………………………….100 %
What is the minimum oil quantity ?
Before pushback, minimum oil quantity is 6qt+0.7qt/h with a minimum of 15qt
Can you use Wing anti ice on APU Bleed air ?
APU air bleed extraction for wing anti-ice is not permitted.
What is the maximum tailwind to operate at an airport ?
Maximum tailwind at or below 11 000 ft 15 kt Maximum tailwind above 11 000 ft 10 kt Maximum tailwind for automatic landing and rollout is 10 kt
what is the minimum weight to operate an A330 ?
121 000 kgExcept for LG, LI, LL and YB where it is 125 000 kg
What is the Cabin pressure safety relief valve setting ?
-0.26 PSI / 8.85 PSI
What is the altitude tolerance on Standby altimeter during the instruments check ?
+/- 300 ft
What is the altitude tolerance between PFD altimeters and airport altitude during the instruments check ?
PFD 1 or PFD 2 at ground check : plus or minus 25 ft
Can you open a cockpit window with the packs ON ?
No, It is not possible to open the cockpit windows, with the packs ON.
What is the maximum taxi weight ?
205 900 kg
What is maximum zero fuel weight ?
173 000 kg
What restrictions apply to the use of reduced thrust ?
- Meet performance requirements at planned takeoff weight with the thrust available at the assumed temperature. - maximum thrust reduction of 25 % from full rated takeoff thrust, Max flex temperature is ISA + 48 °C - Assumed temperature must not be lower than flat rating temperature, or actual OAT- Takeoff at reduced thrust is not permitted if:. Contaminated runways. Inoperative item affecting performance, unless the aircraft can meet performance requirements with the operating engines at the thrust available for the flex temperature.
Can you land with fuel imbalance outside of the authorised asymmetry ?
Yes, in exceptional conditions (i.e fuel systems failure)
What is maximum engine N3 Max ?
100 %
Can the APU be started and operated if LOW OIL LEVEL on ECAM ?
Yes
What is maximum altitude for gear extension ?
21 000 ft
What is VLO ?
250 kts / .55
Pressurization, the maximum negative differential pressure is?
- 1 psi
APU maximum altitude for Elec Power in flight ?
41 450 ft
Minimum auto pilot disengage height during automatic approach without auto land ?
80 ft AGL
APU maximum altitude for both Bleed Air (1 Pack) and Gen Load in flight ?
22 500 ft
What is maximum certified crosswind for take off (gust included) ?
32 kts
What is hydraulic normal operating pressure ?
3000 psi +/- 200
Is APU air bleed extraction for wing anti ice permitted ?
No
What is maximum landing weight ?
185 000 kg
What is maximum engine N2 Max ?
103.3 %
What is minimum height for autopilot on a go around ?
100 ft AGL
What is maximum take off weight (brake release) ?
205 000 kg
What is the maximum fuel temperature for JET A and JET A1 fuel ?
+55° c
What is maximum engine N1 Max ?
99 %
What is maximum wind for passenger door operation ?
40 kts or 50 kts if nose is into wind
What is the maximum number of deflated tyres you can taxi with ?
3 tyres
Nose wheel steering angle is limited to ___ ° and for towing or pushback is limited to ___ ° ?
72 ° / 65 °
What is maximum wind for cargo door operation ?
40 kts or 50 kts if nose is into wind or cargo door on leeward side
Alert height for Cat III approach ?
200 ft
T Max Flex is ?
ISA + 48°
Thrust reduction must not exceed ____ % of full take off thrust ?
25 %
The APU can be consecutively started ____ times (without cool down), before a cooling down period of ____ mins is required ?
3 / 60 mins
What is the maximum altitude for APU start ?
In Flight Start:- Normal configuration: 41 450 ft - Emergency Electrical configuration (APU bat only): 25 000 ftGround Start: 14 600 ft
What is VLE ?
250 kts / .55
Auto land wind limits are ?
Head Wind 35 kts / X-Wind 20 kts / Tail Wind 10 kts
What are the restrictions on overwing fuelling ?
It is prohibited with passengers on board.
The passenger / cargo door must be closed before the wind speed exceeds ?
60 kts
What is maximum demonstrated crosswind for landing (gust included) ?
40 kts
What is the maximum altitude difference between instruments on the ground ?
ALTITUDE TOLERANCES :‐ PFD 1 or PFD 2: plus or minus 25 ft / airport elevation- ADR1 / ADR2 / ADR3 on PFD : 20 ft- ISIS / ADRs : 60 ft‐ STBY ALTI: plus or minus 300 ft / airport elevationOn the ground, the vibrator is off, that is why the standby altimeter tolerance value is high. In flight, the vibrator is on and the value is lower.
What is the maximum altitude for APU assisted Engine Start in flight ?
20 000 ft
What is the maximum allowable wing fuel imbalance in inner tanks (outer tanks balanced), with heavier tank full, half full and 7500 kg left ?
2900 / 4800 / 7500 kgs
What is maximum speed for gravity extension ?
200 kts
Can you do LWMO and Autoland with 1 engine inoperative ?
Yes, Cat 2 and Cat 3 Single procedures are approved in conf 3 with 1 engine inoperative.
What is the maximum engine EGT for Take off ?
920°
If 2 tyres are deflated on same main gear (the other main gear tyres not being deflated) the speed should be limited to __ kts and nose wheel steering angle should be limited to ___ ° ?
3 kts / 30 °
Maximum engine EGT of ___ °c is permitted up to ____ mins, in the case of engine failure ?
900°c / 10 mins
Can you take off with WING TK LO LVL on ECAM ?
No, Take off not permitted
What is VFE Config 3 ?
186 kts
What is minimum weight for autoland ?
123 000 kgs
What is maximum normal cabin altitude ?
8000 ft
If 1 tyre is deflated on one or more gears (i.e. a maximum of three tyres) the speed should be limited to what speed during turns ?
7 kts
What’s the maximum wind for landing?
55kts, Landings should not be made at airports where frequent gusts of 55 kt or greater are experienced. This reduces the potential damage to aircraft by wind-blown ground equipment.
During Cold Soak procedure, no GPU available what should you do ?
Remove APU battery and store in warm place.
In order to prevent inadvertent fuel aft transfer, in the case of a trim tank forward transfer pump failure, do not select the trim tank forward when the pitch attitude is above ?
3 °
What is the maximum airport mean runway slope for a 330 ?
+/- 2 %
At Take Off, SRS commands a maximum pitch of ____ ° increased at ____ ° in wind shear conditions?
17.5° / 22.5°
Pressurization , the maximum positive differential pressure is ?
9.25 PSI
The minimum flight crew oxygen pressure table can be found in…
FCOM LIM-35
Can fuel types be mixed?
Yes.Determine the new minimum fuel temperature from FCOM LIM-28.
What’s the Max steering angle taxiing with deflated tires?
30°
After 3 APU start attempts without cooling down…
A 60 minute cooling period must be observed before the next start attempt.
Maximum altitude for starting APU using APU battery only?(ELEC EMG CONFIG)
FL250
If the first APU start attempt fails,what may help the second APU start attempt?
Wait 3 minutes after pushing the APU MASTER SW, before selecting APU START.
Do not re-engage the engine starter unless the N3 is less than…
30% in flight10% on the ground
Maximum continuous Engine starter operation ?
5 minutesFollowed by a 30 minute cool-down period.
The assumed temperature at take-off (FLEX) must not be less than…
OATorThe flat rated temperature of the Engines
Maximum speed in Config 2* ?(Transit to config 2)
205 KIAS
Minimum TAT for the environmental envelope?
-53°C
What is the minimum height for use of the autopilot on ILS approach with Cat2/3 not displayed?
160 ft AGL (not AAL)
Internal FMGES logic prevents the autopilot from being engaged during ….
The first 5s after lift off
Cat III Single Minimum Decision Height
50 ft AGL
What is the minimum height for use of the autopilot during other phases than approach or departure?
500 ft AGL
Minimum Decision Height for Cat II approach ?
100 ft AGL
What is the maximum allowable wing fuel imbalance in outer tanks (inner tanks balanced), with heavier tank full, 2400 kg and 1730 kg left ?
1480 / 1580 / 1730 kgs
Cat III Dual minimum RVR?
75m
What is the maximum wind conditions for a Cat II approach and manual landing ?
Headwind 35Crosswind 20Tailwind 10
What are the minimum and maximum OATs for take-off and landing?
-54°c to +55°c
What is the maximum fuel temperature value ?
Maximum fuel temperature : JET A, JET A1, JP 5, JP 8, N°3 JET, RT, and TS-1: +55 °CJP 4, JET B : +49 °C
Maximum speed for Landing Gear Gravity extension ?
VLE and VLO 200 ktIt’s because the doors stay open after extension
