Limitation Flashcards
Maneuver load (clean)
-1g to +2.5g
Maneuver load (other conf)
0g to +2g
Runway slope
±2%
Runway altitude
9.200ft
(YYB~YYL - 14.100ft)
Runway width
45m
minimal 30m
Maximum crosswind for takeoff
25kt (Gust Included)
Azul limitation
Maximum crosswind for landing
25kt (Gust Included)
Azul limitation
Maximum Tailwind for Takeoff
15kt
Maximum tailwind for landing
10kt
Maximum wind for passenger door operation
65kt
Maximum wind for FWD and AFT cargo door operation
40kt (50kt if the aircraft nose is into the wind, or if the FWD or AFT door are on the leeward side)
The FWD and AFT cargo doors must be closed before the wind speed exceeds
65kt
Maximum recomended crosswind on wet and contaminated runways
15kt
*Note: The maximum crosswind values given in the above table are recommended valuesbased on Azul Safety Department assessement for regular operations.
Altitude limitation for landing on PFC/Grooved wet runways
Runway pressure altitude below 4 000ft
Cockpit window open maximum speed
200kt
Maximum flap/slat speeds A321
Flap 1 - 243kt (Holding)
Flap 1 + F - 225kt (Takeoff)
Flap 2 - 215kt (Takeoff/Approach)
Flap 3 - 195kt (Takeoff/Approach/Landing)
FULL - 186kt (Landing)
Maximum flap/slat speeds A320
Flap 1 - 230kt (Holding)
Flap 1 + F - 215kt (Takeoff)
Flap 2 - 200kt (Takeoff/Approach)
Flap 3 - 185kt (Takeoff/Approach/Landing)
FULL - 177kt (Landing)
Maximum operating speed VMO/MMO
350kt / M 0.82
Maximum speed with landing gear extended (VLE)
280kt/M.067
Maximum speed in wich the landing gear may be extended (VLO extension)
250kt/M.060
Maximum speed at which the landing gear may be retracted (VLO retraction)
220kt/M.054
Maximum tire speed
195kt
Minimum control speed for landing (VMCL)
116kt
Wipers maximum operating speed
230kt
*Note: This limitation is applicable when the wipers are sweeping. It is not applicable if the wipersare not sweeping for any reasons
Maximum taxi weigth A320
77 400 kg (170 637 lb)
79 400 kg (175 047 lb) (PR-YRD, PR-YRE, PR-YRH, PR-YRI, PR-YRJ, PR-YRK, PR-YRT, PR-YRU)
Maximum takeoff weight A320
77 000 kg (169 755 lb)
79 000 kg (174 165 lb) (PR-YRD, PR-YRE, PR-YRH, PR-YRI, PR-YRJ, PR-YRK, PR-YRT, PR-YRU)
Maximum landing weight A320
67 400 kg (148 591 lb)
Maximum zero fuel weight A320
64 300 kg (141 757 lb)
Minimum weight A320
40 600 kg (89 508 lb)
Maximum taxi weght A321
88 400 kg (197 093 lb)
Maximum takeoff weight A321
88 000 kg (196 211 lb)
Maximum landing weight A321
79 200 kg (174 606 lb)
Maximum zero fuel weight A321
75 600 kg (166 669 lb)
Minimum weight A321
46 600 kg (102 736 lb)
With passengers on board, it is not recommended to exceed ___ min without air conditioning supply
20 min
The flight crew must not use bleed air from the ___________ and from the ___________ at thesame time, to prevent any adverse effect on the Bleed Air System
APU BLEED
HP Air start unit
During ground operations and depending on the Outside Air Temperature (OAT), the flight crew mustlimit the time that the aircraft electric power supply is used, in normal avionics ventilation systemconfiguration, as follows:
OAT ≤ 49 °C - No limitation
49 °C < OAT ≤ 55 °C - 2 h
55 °C < OAT ≤ 60 °C - 1 h
60 °C < OAT ≤ 64 °C - 0.5 h
Cabin pressure - maximum positive differential pressure
9.0 PSI
Cabin pressure - maximum negative differential pressure
-1.0 PSI
Cabin pressure - safety relief valve setting
8.6 PSI
Packs use with LP air conditioning unit
The flight crew must not use conditioned air from the packs and from the LP Air Conditioning Unit atthe same time, to prevent any adverse effect on the Air Conditioning system
Use of autopilot at takeoff
100 ft AGL and at least 5s after takeoff
Use of autopilot in approach with F-G/S mode
200 ft AGL
Use of autopilot in approach with FINAL APP, V/S or FPA mode
250 ft AGL
Use of autopilot in circling approach
500 ft AGL for aircraft category C (600 ft AGL foraircraft category D)
Use of autopilot in ILS/MLS approach when CAT 1 is displayed on the FMA
160 ft AGL
Use of autopilot in ILS/MLS approach when CAT2, CAT3 SINGLE or CAT3 DUAL is displayed on FMA
0 ft AGL if autoland
Use of autopilot after manual go-around
100 ft AGL
Use of autopilot in all other fases
500 ft AGL
The AP or FD in OP DES or DES mode can be used in approach. However, its use is only permitted if the FCU selectedaltitude is set to, or above, the higher of the two: MDA/MDH or 500 ft AGL
RNP accuracy with GPS PRIMARY - en route
With AP on - 1 NM
With AP off and FD on - 1 NM
With AP off and FD off - 1.1 NM
RNP accuracy with GPS PRIMARY - in terminal area
With AP on - 0.5 NM
With AP off and FD on - 0.51 NM
With AP off and FD off - 0.51 NM
RNP accuracy with GPS PRIMARY - in approach
With AP on - 0.3 NM
With AP off and FD on - 0.3 NM
With AP off and FD off - 0.3 NM with F-LOC deviation (Not authorized without F-LOC deviation)
If GPS PRIMARY LOST is displayed on the ND and MCDU
The navigation accuracy remainssufficient for RNP operations provided that, the RNP value is checked or entered on the MCDU and HIGH ACCURACY is displayed
ILS CAT II minimum decision height
100 ft
(For manual landing, AP should be disconnected no later than 80 ft AGL)
Limit of APU start attempt
After three consecutive APU start attempts, the flight crew must wait 60 min before a new startattempt
APU maximum N speed
107 %
APU maximum EGT for start (bellow 25 000 ft)
900 ºC
APU maximum EGT for start (above 25 000 ft)
982 ºC
Maximum EGT for APU running (with 5s confirmation shutdown)
682 ºC
Maximum EGT for APU running (for immediate shutdown)
700 ºC to 742 ºC
APU operation and normal restart envelope
41 000 ft
APU battery restart limit (Elec emerg config)
25 000 ft
Maximum altitude for use of APU BLEED
20 000 ft
APU BLEED maximum altitude to assist engine start
20 000 ft
APU BLEED maximum altitude altitude for air conditioning and pressurization (single pack operation)
20 000 ft
22 500 ft (PR-YRT, PR-YRU)
APU BLEED maximum altitude altitude for air conditioning and pressurization (dual pack operation)
15 000 ft
TOGA/FLEX/EGT time and temperature limit (all engines operative)
Time limit 5 minutes
EGT limit 1060 ºC
TOGA/FLEX/EGT time and temperature limit (one engine inoperative)
Time limit 10 minutes
EGT limit 1060 ºC
Maximum continuous thrust time and temperature limit
Time not limited
EGT limit 1025 ºC
EGT temperature limit starting (on ground)
750 ºC
EGT temperature limit starting (in flight)
875 ºC
Maximum N1
101 %
*Note: The N1 limit depends on the ambient conditions and on the configuration of the engine airbleed. These parameters may limit N1 to a value that is less than the above-mentioned N1value
Maximum N2
116.5 %
Oil temperature - maximum continuous temperature
140 ºC
Oil temperature - maximum transient temperature (15 min)
155 ºC
Oil temperature - minumum starting temperature
-40 ºC
-29 ºC (PR-YRA, PR-YRB, PR-YRC, PR-YRD, PR-YRE, PR-YRF, PR-YRH, PR-YYI, PR-YYJ, PR-YYK, PR-YYL)
Oil temperature - minumum temperature before takeoff
19 ºC
Minimum oil quantity
The minimum oil quantity is the highest value of:
‐ 10.6 qt, or
‐ 8.9 qt + estimated consumption.
Maximum estimated consumption = 0.45 qt/h
Minimum oil pressure
17.4 PSI
Maximum oil pressure (when oil temperature is above 50 °C)
130.5 PSI
Maximum oil pressure (when oil temperature is bellow 50 °C)
145 PSI
Starter attempts and time for cooling
‐ A standard automatic start that includes up to three start attempts, is considered one cycle
‐ For ground starts (automatic or manual), a 60 s pause is required between successive cycles
‐ A 15 min cooling period is required, subsequent to three failed cycles
‐ The starter must not be run when N2 is above 63 %
Maximum reverse thrust speed limitation
Maximum reverse should not be used below 70 kt. Idle reverse is permitted down to aircraft stop
FLEX temperature limitation
TFLEX cannot be:
‐ Higher than TMAXFLEX, equal to ISA + 55 °C. (+50 ºC on LEAP 1A 29K) (+52 ºC on LEAP 1A 32K)
‐ Lower than the flat temperature (TREF).
‐ Lower than the actual OAT.
Engine crosswind limitation for start
45 kt
Engine crosswind limitation for takeoff
35 kt (gust included)
Maximum altitude with flaps/slats extended
20 000 ft
Fuel imbalance at takeoff - inner tanks (outer tanks balanced) - A320
Full - 500 kg (1 102 lb)
3 000 kg (6 613 lb) - 1 050 kg (2 314 lb)
1 450 kg (3 196 lb) - 1 450 kg ( 3 196 lb)
Outer tanks maximum assimetry (inner tanks ballanced)
370 kg (815 lb)
Fuel imbalance in flight and at landing - inner tanks (outer tanks balanced) - A320
Full - 1 500 kg (3 306 lb)
4 300 kg (9 479 lb) - 1 600 kg (3 527 lb)
2 250 kg (4 960 lb) 2 250 kg (4 960 lb)
*There is no limitation below 2 250 kg(4 960 lb)
Outer tanks maximum assimetry
690 kg (1 521 lb)
The maximum fuel imbalance in the outer wing fuel tanks (one full/one empty) is allowed providedthat:
‐The fuel quantity of the outer and inner wing fuel tanks of one side is equal to the fuel quantity ofthe outer and inner wing fuel tanks on the other side, or
‐On the side of the lighter outer tank, the fuel quantity of the inner tank is more than the fuelquantity of the opposite inner tank. The difference between the fuel quantity in the inner tanksshould not be more than 3 000 kg (6 613 lb).
*Note: In exceptional conditions (i.e. fuel system failure), the above-mentioned values formaximum fuel imbalance may be exceeded without significant effect to the aircrafthandling qualities. The aircraft remains fully controllable in all flight phases
Fuel imbalance at takeoff - A321
Full - 400 kg (882 lb)
3 000 kg (6 614 lb) - 400 kg (882 lb)
700 kg (1 543 lb) - 700 kg (1 543 lb)
Fuel imbalance in flight and at landing
Full - 1 320 kg (2 910 lb)
4 000 kg (8 818 lb) - 1 450 kg (3 196 lb)
2 350 kg (5 180 lb) - 2 350 kg (5 180 lb)
*Note: In exceptional conditions (i.e. fuel system failure), the above-mentioned values formaximum fuel imbalance may be exceeded without significant effect to the aircrafthandling qualities. The aircraft remains fully controllable in all flight phases.
Minimum fuel quantity for takeoff
1 500 kg (3 307 lb)
The ECAM alerts that are related to fuel low level in the wing tanks (FUEL WING TK LO LVL, etc.)must not appear for takeoff
Use of rain repellent
Moderate or heavy rain
Maximum brake temperature for takeoff (brake fan off)
300 ºC
Maximum NWS angle
±85 °
Maximum tire speed during turn if one tire per gear is deflated
7 kt
Maximum tire speed during turn if two tires on the same main gear is deflated
3 kt
Maximum NWS with tire deflated
30 º