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