Global - Limitations (Red Limits)

Question 1

What are the crosswind limits?
(Red Limit)

Answer 1

Question 2

What are the tailwind limits?
(Red Limit)

Answer 2

• 10 kt maximum.

Question 3

What are the Buoyancy Limitations?
(Red Limit)

Answer 3

BUOYANCY (AOM 12.1.6)
* T/O or LDG Over Bodies of Water > Landing weight (78,600 lb) Require:
* R PACK - OFF.
* OUTFLOW VALVE 2 - CLOSE (think “flow”).
* Manually enter ARR or DEP PERF V-Speeds. Use speeds from Flight Release, iPreFlight Genesis or FMS-computed values using OPEN+PACKS condition).

Question 4

What are the takeoff and landing weight limits?
(Red Limit)

Answer 4

Question 5

What is the max operating altitude?
(Red Limit)

Answer 5

• 51,000 ft.

Question 6

What is the minimum flight spoiler altitude (AGL)?
(Red Limit)

Answer 6

300’ AGL, unless it is a steep approach.

Question 7

What is the max landing gear operating speed (Vlo)?
(Red Limit)

Answer 7

• Vlo = 200 kt

(Vle = 250/.7)

Question 8

What is the turbulent air penetration speed (Vturb)?
(Red Limit)

Answer 8

• Lesser of 300 kt or .80 Mach

Question 9

What are the “AUX PRESS - ON” limitations?
(Red Limit)

Answer 9

• 5/6000: Max Altitude = 41,000 ft.
• 5500: Max Altitude = 37,000 ft.

Question 10

What is the limit for “EMER DEPRESS - ON”?
(Red Limit)

Answer 10

• ≤ 15,000’ to turn ON.

Question 11

What are the APU Starter limits?
(Red Limit)

Answer 11

• 3 attempts in 1 hour.

Question 12

What is the maximum altitude for APU starting?
(Red Limit)

Answer 12

• 37,000 ft.
  (Note: 30,000’ for bleeds & 45,000’ max altitude for operation).

Question 13

What is the maximum APU operating altitude?
(Red Limit)

Answer 13

• 45,000 ft.
  (Note: APU Start = 37,000’, APU Bleeds = 30,000’)

Question 14

What are the autopilot engagement altitude limitations?
(Red Limit)

Answer 14

• See chart below.

NOTE: Approaches to DDA’s or MDA’s are 400 ft AGL.

Question 15

What are the limits associated with COWL ANTI-ICE?
(Red Limit)

Answer 15

• Do not use COWL ANTI-ICE in AUTO mode during takeoff (ON only).
• Use in accordance with Anti-Ice System Operation (see chart below).

Question 16

What are the limits associated with WING ANTI-ICE?
(Red Limit)

Answer 16

• Do not use WING ANTI-ICE in AUTO mode during takeoff.
• Must be ON for takeoff when OAT ≤ 5°C in visible moisture or when operating on contaminated runway.
• If Type II, III, or IV fluids have been applied, select ON just prior to takeoff thrust.
• Do not hold in icing conditions with slats OUT.
• Use in accordance with Anti-Ice System Operation (see chart below):

Question 17

What are the minimum turn time for the brakes?
(Red Limit)

Answer 17

• 15 minutes.

Question 18

Before towing aircraft, what are the minimum fuel load requirements?
(Red Limit)

Answer 18

• Minimum of 5000 lb of fuel must be onboard aircraft.

Question 19

When is FLC mode prohibited?
(Red Limit)

Answer 19

• Descending on an approach segment (VFR or IFR).

Question 20

What Approach Category is the aircraft?
(Red Limit)

Answer 20

• Category C.
  Note: If fly FAF to DA > 140 kt, then fly Category D.

Question 21

What is the minimum oil temperature to taxi?
(Red Limit)

Answer 21

• 20°C.

Question 22

What are the engine starter limitations?
(Red Limit)

Answer 22

• 3 min ON - 15 sec OFF
• 3 min ON - 15 sec OFF
• 3 min ON - 15 MIN OFF

Question 23

Max wind for engine starting & takeoff?
(Red Limits)

Answer 23