Gen Limitations

Question 1

What is the max operating altitude.

Answer 1

39, 800 ft

Question 2

What is the max structural taxi weight , takeoff weight , landing weight , and ZFW ?

Answer 2

As specified in the LIM chapter

Question 3

What is the max speed for each flap/ slat configuration?

Answer 3

As specified on the cockpit placard and PFD

Question 4

What is the max altitude at which the landing gear may be extended?

Answer 4

There is no altitude limitation for the landing gear extension

Question 5

What is the max tire speed ?

Answer 5

195 kts

Question 6

What is the max cockpit window open speed ?

Answer 6

200 kts

Question 7

What is the max speed to operate the windshield wipers ?

Answer 7

230kts

Question 8

What is the max demonstrated or certified crosswind for takeoff / landing on a dry runway ( Gust included )?

Answer 8

It is greater than 30 kts . Exact values are as specified in the LIM chapter .
Refer to RCAM -EY SUPP for EY limitation

Question 9

What is the maximum recommended crosswind for landing on a wet or contaminated runway ( Gust included ?

Answer 9

Varies with conditions , as specified in FCOM and EY SUPP

Question 10

What is the maximum tailwind component for landing ?

Answer 10

15kts

Question 11

What is the maximum taxi speed ?

Answer 11

The max taxi speed is 30 kts
On 320/321 ONLY if the weight is higher than 76T , maximum taxi speed is 20 kts during turns.
EY. Policy stipulates maximum speed of 10kts during 90 deg turns except on A380 where it is 8-10 kts
During LVP RVR below 550m max taxi speed
20 kts
Or 10 kts if AC is in or about to enter obscuring phenomenon( sand , fog , snow , rain , dust etc)