Limitations - 03/17 Flashcards
Kind of Operations
VFR and IFR
Extended Overwater flight
Flight in Icing Conditions
Minimun Flight Crew
The minimum Flight Crew consists of 2 pilots
Flight Maneuvering Load Accelerations Limits
Clean Configuration……………………….-1.0g to +2.5g
Other Configuration………………………. 0g to +2.0g
Aircraft Wingspans
A319, A320, A321 ——————- 111’ 10”
A320, A321 ( Sharklet ) ———— 117’ 5”
Maximum Certified Altitude
FL 398
Runway Slope ( mean )
+/- 2%
Runway Altitude
N502NK-N694NK / N901NK-N905NK
9,200 ft
Nominal Runway Width
45m ( 148 Ft ) - Can be reduced to 98 Ft in accordance with “Operations on Narrow Runways” COM procedure.
Note: The A321 without sharklets is NOT authorized to operate on runways less than 148 Ft wide.
Maximum demonstrated crosswind at landing
N502NK-N536NK / N587NK-N683NK / N901NK-N905NK
38 kt ( Gust Included )
Maximum tailwind for takeoff
15 kt
Maximum tailwind for landing
10 Kt
Maximum wind for passenger door operation
65 kt
Gear Speeds
Landing gear extended ( VLe ) - 280 kt/M.67
Landing gear extension( VLo ) - 250 kt/M.60
Landing gear retraction( VLo ) - 220 kt/M.54
Max altitude landing gear may be extended
25,000 Ft
Maximum Tire Speed
195 Kt
Taxi Speed
N601NK-N696NK
- When the taxi weight is higher than 167,550 LBS, (76,000 KG) do not exceed a taxi speed of 20 Kt during a turn.
MLW A319
137,788 LBS
Windshield Wipers in Use
Max speed….. 230 kt
Maximum speed cockpit window open
200 Kt
MLW A320CEO
145,505 LBS
MLW A320NEO
148,591 LBS
MLW A321
171,519 LBS
APU with HP Ground Unit
Do not use HP ground unit when the APU supplies bleed air to avoid bleed system damage.
Cabin Pressure - Max positive differential pressure
9.0 Psi
Cabin Pressure - Max negative differential pressure
-1.0 Psi
Cabin Pressure - Safety relief valve setting
8.6 Psi
Air Conditioning with LP Ground Unit
Do not use conditioned air simultaneously from the packs and LP ground unit ( to avoid chattering of the non-return valves).
Auto Flight Function
Minimum height for use of Autopilot
Takeoff with SRS mode…………………………..100 Ft AGL
Straight-in non precision approach………… Applicable Minimum
Circling Approach……………………Applicable Circling Minimums - 100 Ft
ILS Approach CAT II / CAT III is not displayed on FMA………..160 Ft AGL
Go-Around ( AP or FD engagement ) ……… 100 Ft AGL
All other Phases …………………………………… 500 Ft AGL (A319/A320)
…………………………………… 900 Ft AGL ( A321 )
Use of AP or FD in Open DES or DES mode is not permitted in approach, unless FCU altitude is set at or above:
Highest of
-Minimum or 500 Ft AGL (A319/A320)
-Minimum or 900 Ft AGL ( A321 )
Flight Management Function
NAV mode may be used in the terminal area, provided:
- GPS PRIMARY is available or,
- HIGH accuracy is displayed, and the appropiate RNP is checked or entered on the MCDU, or
- FMS navigation is cross-checked with NAVAID raw data
Non-Precision Approaches with Engine-Out
A319 & A321
If one engine is inoperative, it is NOT permitted to use the autopilot to perform NPAs in the following modes:
FINAL APP, NAV V/S, NAV/FPA
Only FD use is permitted
Go Around
- Applicable to A320NEO
When operating the aircraft on airports with a pressure altitude between 6,000 Ft and 9,200 Ft, the flight crew shall use:
- Flaps 3, or
- Flaps Full with approach speed of at least VLS + 5 Kt
Automatic Approach, Landing and Roll Out
ILS CAT III Fail Passive ( Single )
Minimum decision height ……….. 50 Ft
ILS CAT III Fail Operational ( Dual )
Alert Height ……………………………100 Ft
Minimum RVR …………………………300 RVR
Note: A/THR must be used in selected or managed speed.
All Engines Operative (AEO), Maximum wind conditions for CAT II or CAT III Automatic Approach, Landing and Roll out
N502NK - N536NK
Headwind - 20 Kt
Tailwind - 5 Kt
Crosswind - 15 Kt
Maximum wind conditions for ILS CAT II or ILS CAT III
A319
CONF Full with airport Elevation at or below 5,750’:
Headwind - 20kt ( 15 Kt - OEI )
Tailwind - 10 Kt
Crosswind - 15 Kt ( 10kt - OEI )
CONF Full with airport elevation above 5,750’ or CONF 3:
Headwind - 20kt ( 15 Kt - OEI )
Tailwind - 5 Kt
Crosswind - 15 Kt ( 10kt - OEI )
Maximum wind conditions for ILS CAT II or ILS CAT III
A320
Headwind - 30 Kt
Tailwind - 10 Kt
Crosswind - 15 Kt
Maximum wind conditions for ILS CAT II or ILS CAT III
A320NEO
Headwind - 20 Kt
Tailwind - 5 Kt
Crosswind -15 Kt
Maximum wind conditions for ILS CAT II or ILS CAT III
A321
Headwind: 40 kt CAT II / 30 kt CAT III
Tailwind: 10 kt
Crosswind:15 kt
APU
APU Starter
After 3 starter motor duty cycles, wait 60 min before attempting 3 more cycles.
Air Bleed Extraction
APS 3200 Hamilton Standards APU
Max altitude to assist engine start - 20,000’
One Pack up to 20,000’ ( 22,500’ Honeywell 131-9 = N535-36 / N640-94NK )
Two Packs up to 15,000’
Use of APU bleed air for wing A/I is not permitted
Power Plant - Thrust Setting/ EGT Limits
A320
Starting: 635c
Takeoff & Go-Around: 5 minutes @ 635c
10 minutes @ 635c - OEI
MCT: Unlimited @ 610c
Power Plant - Thrust Setting/ EGT Limits
A321
Starting: 635c
Takeoff and Go-Around: 5 minutes @ 650c
10 minutes@ 650c - OEI
MCT: Unlimited @ 610c
Oil
V2500
Minimum starting temperature: -40c
Minimum prior to exceeding Idle: -10c
Minimum prior to Takeoff: 50c
Minimum Oil Pressure: 60 Psi
Oil
PW1100G
Minimum starting temperature: -40c
Minimum prior to Takeoff: 52c
Minimum Oil Pressure: 65 Psi
Starter Duty - V2500
- A standard automatic start that includes only one attempt is considered one cycle
- For ground starts ( automatic or manual ), a 15s pause is required between successive cycles
- A 30 min cooling period is required, subsequent to 3 failed cycles or 5 min of continuous crank
- For manual start, observe a 2 minutes maximum cycle time.
- For crank, observe a 5 min maximum cycle time
- The starter must not be run when N2 is above 10% on the ground and 18% in-flight.
Starter Duty - PW1100G
- A standard automatic start that includes up to 3 start attempts, is considered one cycle
- For ground starts ( automatic or manual ), a 35s pause is required between successive cycles
- A 15 min cooling period is required, subsequent to three failed cycles, or 15 min of continuous or accumulated crank
- The starter must not be run when N2 is above 20%
Reverse Thrust
Maximum reverse should not be used below 70 knots. Idle reverse is permitted down to aircraft stop.
Reduced Thrust Takeoff
A319
Must not exceed 25% of full rated takeoff thrust.
ISA + 65c ( Total Max Flex )
ISA + 60c ( Engine A/I On )
Not permitted on contaminated runways.
Reduced Thrust Takeoff
A320
Must not exceed 25% of full rated takeoff thrust.
ISA + 55c ( Total Max Flex )
Not permitted on contaminated runways.
Reduced Thrust Takeoff
A321
Must not exceed 25% of full rated takeoff thrust.
ISA + 42c ( Total Max Flex )
Not permitted on contaminated runways.
Reduced Thrust Takeoff
A320NEO
Must not exceed 25% of full rated takeoff thrust.
ISA + 50c ( Total Max Flex )
Not permitted on contaminated runways.
Power Plant - Thrust Setting/ EGT Limits
A320NEO
Starting: 1,083c
Takeoff & Go-Around: 5 minutes @ 1,083c
10 minutes @ 1,083c - OEI
MCT: Unlimited @ 1,043c
Flight Controls - Flaps & Slats
Max operating altitude with slats and/or flaps extended
20,000 feet
Maximum Allowed Fuel Imbalance
A319, A320 & A320NEO
At Landing
Inner Tank: 3,306 LB - Max Allowed Imbalance
Oil
Minimum Oil Quantity - PW1100G
14 quarts
If the OAT is colder than -30c
16.5 quarts
Oil
Minimum Oil Quantity - V2500
11.0 quarts + estimated consumption (average estimated consumption } 0.3 quarts./ hour )
Landing Gear - Nosewheel Steering
Nosewheel Steering Angle Limits
Handwheel - 75
Towing & Pushback - 95
Towbarless - 85
Crosswind Operation
This engine is capable of starting in crosswinds of up to 35 knots.
Ground Clearance Chart
A 319 Ext 15.5 Compressed 13.9
A 320 Ext 13.5 Compressed 11.7
A 320N Ext 13.7 Compressed 11.7
A 321 Ext 11.2 Compressed 9.7
Landing Gear - Brakes
Maximum brake temperature for takeoff
300c. - Brake fans off, if installed
Maximum Allowed Fuel Imbalance
A319, A320 & A320NEO
At Takeoff
Inner Tank: 1,102 LB - Maximum Allowed Imbalance
Maximum Allowed Fuel Imbalance
A321
At Takeoff
882 LB
Maximum Allowed Fuel Imbalance
A321
At Landing
2,910 LB
Fuel Temperature
For Jet A only, if TAT reaches -34c, monitor on Fuel SD page that fuel temperature remains higher than -36c.