FCOM Limitations

Question 1

VMO?

Answer 1

350kt

Question 2

MMO?

Answer 2

M0.82

Question 3

Maximum clean load acceleration limit (in G)?

Answer 3

-1g to 2.5g

Question 4

Maximum load acceleration limit (in G) in other configurations except clean?

Answer 4

0g to 2.0g

Question 5

What is the minimum outside air temperature on an A320?

Answer 5

• 70degC at 39800ft

- 66degC at 35000ft

Question 6

What is the minimum outside air temperature on an A319?

Answer 6

• 70degC at 39800ft

- 70degC at 35000ft

Question 7

Maximum mean runway slope?

Answer 7

+/- 2%

Question 8

Maximum runway altitude?

Answer 8

9200ft

Question 9

Minimum runway width?

Answer 9

30m

Question 10

Maximum wind (including gusts) for takeoff and landing?

Answer 10

38kts (A319/A320)
38kts (A320/321 NEO landing)
35kts (A320/321 NEO takeoff)

Question 11

Maximum tailwind for landing?

Answer 11

15kt (Flap FULL above 10kt)

Question 12

Maximum wind for passenger door operation?

Answer 12

65kts

Question 13

Maximum wind for cargo door operation?

Answer 13

40kt (50kt if aircraft is nose into wind or door is on leeward side)

Cargo doors must be closed by 65kt

Question 14

Can you autoland over MLW?

Answer 14

A319: Yes up to 69T

A320/321: No

Question 15

Maximum landing gear operating speeds in knots and Mach?

Answer 15

VLE 280kt/M0.67
VLO(ext) 250kt/M0.60
VLO(ret) 220kt/M0.54

Question 16

What is the minimum oil temperature prior to takeoff in an A320 NEO?

Answer 16

19 degrees C

Question 17

Minimum oil temp for starting A320 NEO?

Answer 17

-40deg C