F9 Limitations A320 02/13/21 Flashcards
captain level knowledge
Flight Maneuvering Load Acceleration Limits
Clean -1.0g to +2.5g
Flaps or Slats extended 0.0g to +2.0g
Approach Category for A319, A320 and A321
A319 Category C
A320 Category C
A321 Category D
Maximum number of seats for all aircraft
A319…..150 seats
A320…..190 seats
A321…..230 seats
Stabilized Approach 1000 feet
Steady rate of decent not > 1,200 FPM
On the correct lateral path (+or- 1 dot for ILS/LOC, 0.30 NM cross track for RNAV, or 1/2 dot for VOR)
On the correct vertical path (+or - 1 dot)
In the final landing configuration (Ldg and Flaps Extended)
No GPWS Warnings or Cautions
Stabilized Approach 500 feet
On the correct lateral path (+or- 1 dot for ILS/LOC, 0.30 NM cross track for RNAV, or 1/2 dot for VOR)
On the correct vertical path (+or - 1 dot)
In the final landing configuration (Ldg and Flaps Extended)
No GPWS Warnings or Cautions
Steady rate of descent not to exceed 1,000 FPM
Within -5 to +15 Knots of target speed for approach
Runway Limits (Slope, Altitude and Minimum Width)
Maximum Runway Slope +- 2%
Maximum Runway Altitude 9200 ft
Minimum runway width 148ft/45m
A319 and A320 Maximum Crosswind and Tailwind for T/O and Landing
Max Crosswind for T/0 35kts
Max Crosswind for Lnd 38kts
Max Tailwind for T/O 15kts
Max Tailwind for Lnd 10kts
A321 Maximum Crosswind and Tailwind for T/O and Landing
Max Crosswind for T/0 35kts
Max Crosswind for Lnd 38kts
Max Tailwind for T/O 10kts
Max Tailwind for Lnd 10kts
We can not operate on a Runway with breaking action reported less then ____?
Poor
Normal Runway Width Limitation
148ft / 45m
Narrow Runway Operation Limitations
Autoland is NOT authorized Diversion to normal width runway is recommended if case of: Rudder Jam Rudder pedal Jam Yaw damper fault No nose wheel steering ANY wheel brake inoperative
Wind Limitations for Passenger and Cargo Door Operation
Passenger Door …. 65kts Max
Cargo Door …. 40kts / 50kts
Cargo Door must be closed before the wind speed exceeds 65kts
Max VMO/MMO
350KIAS / .82 Mach
Severe Turbulent Air Penetration Speed 320 and 321
FL200 and Below ….. 250kts
Above FL200 to FL310 ….. 275kts
Above FL310 ….. 0.76 Mach
270, 300, 0.76 Mach
Max Flap/Slats Speeds A319 / A320
Flaps 1 ….. 220kts
Flaps 2 ….. 190kts
Flaps 3 ….. 175kts
Flaps Full ….. 162kts
Max Flap/Slats Speeds A321
Flaps 1 ….. 225kts
Flaps 2 ….. 205kts
Flaps 3 ….. 185kts
Flaps Full ….. 175kts
Maximum Landing Gear Operation Speeds
VLO Retraction
VLO Extension
VLE Extended
VLO Retraction ….. 220kts
VLO Extension ….. 250kts
VLE Extended ….. 280kts / 0.67 Mach
Max Landing Gear Extended Altitude
There is not one. This was changed
Max Tire Speed
195kts groundspeed
Max Windshield Wiper Operation Speed
230 KIAS
Max Cockpit Window Open Speed
200 KIAS
MAX Taxi Speed in a turn
320 and 321
With Weight Greater than 167,550 lbs
The max speed during a turn is 20kts
A320 and A321
Max Altitude for Flaps / Slats Extended
20,000ft MSL
Cabin Differential Limitations
Negative
Positive
Safety Relief Valve
- 1.0 psi Negative
9. 0 psi Positive
8. 6 psi Safety Relief Valve
The Ram Air Inlet will only open if the differential pressure is lower then what?
1 psi
But: if the difference is greater then 1psi, the check valve located down stream will not open even if the ram air door has been selected open.
Can you use Low Pressure (LP) Ground Unit Air when the APU is supplying Bleed Air to the system?
No
Do not use conditioned air simultaneously from PACKs and LP ground unit ( to avoid chattering of the non return valves).
Can you use High Pressure (HP) Ground Unit Air when the APU is supplying Bleed Air to the system?
No
Can you use HP Ground Unit Air to run the PACKs?
No
How long can the Aircraft sit without power to cool the avionics?
No more then 2 hours with out a cooling system when the outside air temperature is above 49 C
Should Airframe Vibration be reported?
Yes
Airframe vibrations shall be recorded in the aircraft logbook and on the accompanying Airframe Vibration Reporting Sheet (Form 31048)
Fill out in-flight if possible
Leave completed forms in Aircraft Logbook
APU Started Duty Cycle
Required Cooling Time:
Between each start ….. 1 min
After 3 consecutive start attempts ….. 60 mins
Max APU EGT on ground
675c
Max APU EGT in flight
Above FL 350 1120c
Below FL 350 1090c
Max APU Rotor Speed
107%
Max APU Starting and Operation Altitudes
For APU start using battery power only 25,000 ft
For APU start using normal electronics 39,000 ft
One Pack Operation w/Electrical 22,500 ft
For Engine Start 20,000 ft
Two Pack Operation w/Electrical 15,000 ft
Autopilot Minimum Engagement Heights
After Takeoff (If SRS is indicated)… 100ft AGL
Enroute… 900 ft AGL
RNAV VISUAL APPROACH… 500 AGL
Non-Precision Approaches… DDA/DA
Non-Autoland ILS with CAT 1 FMA… 160 AGL
Non-Autoland ILS with CAT 2/3 FMA… 80 AGL
GO-Around (if SRS is indicated)… 100 AGL
Autoland Approach… ROLLOUT/ Taxi Speed
When visibility is less than 4000 RVR or 3/4 mi vis, the approach must be flown with….
The autopilot(s) engaged if operable
The use of AP or FD in OPEN DES or DES mode is not permitted inside…
the FAF or below 1000 ft AGL on a visual approach.
If one engine is inoperative, it is not permitted to use the autopilot to perform a non precision approaches in the following modes:
ESCEPT IN SOME AIRCRAFT
FINAL APP
NAV V/S
NAV/FPA
Only FD use is authorized
How do you derive a DDA?
By adding 50 ft to the published MDA
Who is PF for all auto land approaches?
The Captain
Are autolands approved for CONF 3?
Yes but CONF FULL is recommended for all autolands to maximize forward slant range visibility.
Autolands are prohibited if braking action is reported less then?
Medium
Autoland is not allowed below what pressure altitude?
-1000 ft pressure altitude
Autoland approaches may be conducted when the following conditions are satisfied….
CAT II/III runway CAT II/III aircraft Crews CAT II/III trained Appropriate ground facilities are operational Wind within limits Breaking action medium or better
Autoland is required below CAT….. minimums
CAT 1 Minimums
Frontier’s policy is to set up and brief for an autoland if the reported RVR/visibility is….
at or below 1/2 mile or 2400 RVR
AND all of the requirements for an auto land can be met
the approach will be briefed and flown as a CAT II or CAT III Autoland
Max autoland airport altitude for
A319, A320 and A321
A319 and A320… 9200 ft
A321… 5750 ft
Autoland Autobrake requirements
MEDIUM if the Runway less than 8,000 ft
LOW or MEDIUM if the Runway is more then 8,000 ft
Max Autoland Winds for the A319 and A320
Headwind 30 knots
Crosswind 15 knots
Tailwind 10 knots
Wind Correction: Vls + wind correction 5 to 15 knots
Max Autoland Winds for the A321
Headwind 20 knots
Crosswind 15 knots
Tailwind 5 knots
Wind Correction: Vls + wind correction 5 to 15 knots
Autoland Performanz Limits (Below 500 FT)
Glideslope Deviation < one dot Localizer Deviation < 1/4 dot Airspeed +- 5 knots of the target Max Rate of Descent 1000 fpm Airspeed not below VLS Bank not to exceed 7 degrees Pitch not to exceed -2.5 to 10 degrees
Is the Airbus A320 series aircraft approved by the AFM to perform a single engine autoland approach?
Yes.
But F9 limitations prohibit the imitation of a single engine auto land approach.
The flight crew may use emergency authority if it is determined to be the safest course of action
If you choose this action the AFM only approves CONFIG FULL
MAX continuous Generator Load
100% (90 KVA)
Max continuous TR Load
200 amps
Max time limit for Max Engine EGT and Thrust
CEO 950c
NEO 1060c
5min … All Engines
10 min… One Engine Inop
Minimum Engine Oil Pressure
17.4 PSI
Minimum Engine Oil Quantity for CEO and NEO
CEO 9.5… NEO 9.0 qt plus .5 qt for every hour of estimated flight time.
But not below 10.6 qt
For NEO aircraft, if the engines have shut down for more than 60 minutes, decrease the required quantities from the above by 3 quarts to account for oil thermal expansion.
Minimum Oil Temperature for take off
19c
Max Engine RPM for NEO, N1 and N2
N1 … 101%
N2 … 116.5%
Max Engine RPM for CEO, N1 and N2
N1 … 104%
N2 … 105%
Engine Starter Duty Cycle for NEO
SC OFF
1 60 secs
2 60 secs
3 15 mins
Engine Starter Duty Cycle for CEO
SC OFF 1 20 secs 2 20 secs 3 20 secs 4 15 mins
Maximum started reengagement RPM for NEO
63% N2
Maximum started reengagement RPM for CEO
20% N2
Engine Reverse Thrust Limitations
Selecting reverse thrust in flight is prohibited
Backing the aircraft with reverse thrust is not permitted
Max reverse will not be used below 70 knots
(Idle reverse is allowed down to aircraft stop)
Except in an emergency, reverse thrust is not authorize to reduce taxi speed.
When can we use Soft Go-Around mode?
Never.
The use of SOFT GO-AROUND (GA-SOFT) mode is prohibited
When is takeoff at reduced thrust prohibited:
on slippery or contaminated runways;
when suspected, reported or known wind shear is present
when a Special Departure Procedure (SID) specifies full thrust for takeoff
Minimum fuel for takeoff
3,300 LBS
Max operating pressure for Hydraulics
3200 psi
Max break temp for takeoff (Break Fans OFF)
300c
Speed break limitation for A319s and NEOs
For approach, the use of speed breaks at or below 240 kts is not permitted if:
- GWCG is above 35% or
- In overweight landing conditions
