Limitations Flashcards
Maximum Operating Altitude
39,000 ft
Engine Start Max Crosswind
A-321
45 Kts
Takeoff Crosswind (gusts included)
A320 - 38 kts
A321 - 35 kts
Landing Crosswind (gusts included)
38 kts
Takeoff & Landing Tailwind
10 kts
Max Airfield Wind for Takeoff or Landing (ASA Limit)
50 kts or a gust factor of 20 kts
Passenger Door Operation
65 kts
Cargo Door Operation
40 kts or 50 kts if aircraft is positioned into the wind or door is on the leeward side
Cargo doors must be closed before the wind speed exceeds:
65 kts
Severe Turbulence Penetration (ASA)
Below FL 200
FL 200 and above
A320
Below FL200 - 250 kts
FL 200 and above - 275 kts/.76 Mach
A321
Below FL200 - 275 kts
FL 200 and above - 305 kts/.76 Mach
Maximum speed with landing gear extended
VLE
280 kts/ M.67
Maximum speed at which landing gear can be extended
VLO Extension
250 kts
Maximum speed at which landing gear can be retracted
VLO Retracted
220 kts
Maximum tire ground speed
195 kts
Max speed with Flight Deck window open
200 kts
Max speed when shield wiper is in use
230 kts
Do not use LP Ground Conditioned Air while:
Packs Operating (avoids valve chatter)
Minimum AP engagement on Takeoff
100ft AGL or at least 5 secs after liftoff
Min height for AP use in approach with FINAL APP mode
250 ft AGL
Min height for AP use in approach with V/S or FPA mode
Applicable MDA/DH or 250 ft AGL whichever is higher
Min height for AP use on a circling Manuever
1000’ AGL or Circling MDA(H), whichever is higher.
- Alaska Airlines only conducts circling maneuvers (not circling approaches) in VMC weather conditions. The Flight Crew must conduct the maneuver within the circling area while maintaining required visual reference at all times
Min height for AP use during ILS with CAT I displayed on FMA
160 ft AGL
Min height for AP use during a CAT I ILS with CAT II or CAT III DUAL/SINGLE displayed
80 ft AGL
Min height for AP engagement after a Manual Go-Around
100 ft AGL
Min height for AP use in all other phases
A320 - 500 AGL
A321 - 900 AGL
Min Oil Temp for Starting
-40C
Min Oil Temp for Takeoff
A320 -10 C
A321 19 C
Maximum number of Engine start cycles
A320 - 4
A321 - 3
Minimum Cooling Period after Max Cycles
15 minutes
Min Pause between Start Attempts (Ground Start)
A320 - 20 Secs
A321 - 60 Secs
Max N2 for Running Re-Engagement of Starter
A320 - 20%
A321 - 63%
Speed below which Max Reverse Thrust SHOULD NOT be used
70 KIAS
APU Limits:
Max Altitude for Dual Pack Ops
15,000 ft
APU Limits:
Max Altitude for Single Pack Ops
22,500 ft
APU Limits:
Max Altitude for ENG Start Assist
20,000 ft
APU Limits:
Max Altitude for APU Start during EMERG ELEC CONFIG
25,000 ft
APU Limits:
Wait time after 3 motor Duty Cycles
60 min
Maximum Altitude
Slats and/or Flaps Extended
20,000 ft
Max Total Fuel Imbalance for Takeoff
800 lbs
Max Total Fuel Imbalance for In-Flight and Landing
1500 lbs
Max Brake Temp for Takeoff
300 C
