Limitations Flashcards
Tailwind for Takeoff:
15kt
Tailwind for Landing:
10kt
Maximum taxi speed(DRY):
30kt
Maximum taxi speed(WET):
15kt
Maximum taxi speed during a turn (DRY):
10kt
Maximum taxi speed during a turn (WET):
5kt
Maximum Operating Altitude / Runway altitude:
9.200ft
VMO/MMO:
350KT / M 0.82
Maximum speed with landing gear extended (VLE):
280kt / M 0.67
Maximum speed at which the landing gear may be extended (VLO extension):
250kt / M 0.60
Maximum speed at which the landing gear may be retracted (VLO retraction):
220kt / M 0.54
Maximum speed with windshield wipers in use:
230kt
Maximum speed with cockpit window open:
200kt
VFE Flaps 0, 1, 1+F, 2, 3, full
VMO/MMO, 230, 215, 200, 185, 177
TOGA all engines time/ temperature
5 min/ 1.060 °C
TOGA One engine inoperative time/ temperature
10 min/ 1.060 °C
MCT limit time/ temperature
No time limit/ 1.025 °C
Starting engine temperature on ground/ in flight
750 °C/ 875 °C
Maximum taxi weight:
77.400 kg / 79.400 kg
Maximum takeoff weight (brake release):
77.000 kg / 79.000 kg
Maximum landing weight:
67.400 kg
Maximum zero fuel weight:
64.300 kg
Minimum weight:
40.600 kg
A321 Maximum taxi weight
89 400 kg
A321 Maximum takeoff weight (brake release)
89 000 kg
A321 Maximum landing weight
79 200 kg
A321 Maximum zero fuel weight
75 600 kg
A321 Minimum weight
46 600 kg
LOAD ACCELERATION LIMITS clean/ other
-1 g to +2.5 g/ 0 g to +2 g
Runway slope (mean)
±2 %
Runway altitude
14 100 ft/9 200 ft
The maximum wind for passenger door operation is 65 kt ‐ The maximum wind for FWD and AFT cargo door operation is 40 kt (or 50 kt, if the aircraft nose is into the wind, or if the FWD and AFT cargo doors are on the leeward side) ‐ The FWD and AFT cargo doors must be closed before the wind speed
exceeds 65 kt
Landing distance reduction associated with Porous Friction Course (PFC)/Grooved wet runways is applicable only if runway pressure altitude is below
4 000 ft.
A321 VFE Flaps 0, 1, 1+F, 2, 3, full
VMO/ MMO, 243, 225, 215, 195, 186
MAXIMUM TIRE SPEED , Maximum ground speed
195 kt
VMCL
116 kt
Maximum ceiling
39,800ft
The maximum wind for passenger door operation is
65 kt
The maximum wind for FWD and AFT cargo door operation is
40 kt (or 50 kt, if the aircraft nose is into the wind, or if the FWD and AFT cargo doors are on the leeward side)
The flight crew must not use bleed air from the APU BLEED and from the HP Air Start Unit at the same time, to prevent
any adverse effect on the Bleed Air System.
AVIONICS VENTILATION OAT ≤ 49 °C
No limitation
Maximum positive differential pressure
9.0 PSI
Maximum negative differential pressure
-1.0 PSI
Safety relief valve setting
8.6 PSI
Maximum differential pressure (Δp) and safety valve setting tolerance =
± 7 hPa (0.1 PSI)
Outflow valve closure
15,000ft
Maximum cabin altitude selection
14,000ft
Cabin Alt warning
9,550 +- 350ft
Maximum normal cabin altitude
8,000ft
Minimum cabin altitude selection
-2,000ft
The flight crew must not use conditioned air from the packs and from the LP Air Conditioning Unit at the same time, to prevent
any adverse effect on the Air Conditioning system.
AP At takeoff
100 ft AGL and at least 5 s after liftoff
AP In approach with FINAL APP, V/S or FPA mode
250 ft AGL
AP In circling approach
500 ft AGL for aircraft category C
AP ILS/MLS approach when CAT1 is displayed on the FMA
160 ft AGL
AP ILS/MLS approach when CAT2 or CAT3 (single or dual) is displayed on the FMA
0 ft AGL if autoland
AP After a manual go-around
100 ft AGL
AP In all other phases
500 ft AGL
All other phases The AP or FD in OP DES or DES mode can be used in approach. However, its use is only permitted if the FCU selected altitude is set to, or above, the higher of the two:
MDA/MDH or 500 ft AGL
A321 all other phases
900 ft AGL
If GPS PRIMARY LOST is displayed on the ND and MCDU, the navigation accuracy remains sufficient for RNP operations provided that,
the RNP value is checked or entered on the MCDU and HIGH ACCURACY is displayed.
NAV mode may be used after takeoff provided that:
‐ GPS PRIMARY is available, or ‐ The flight crew checked the FMGS takeoff updating.
APU bleed Max altitude to assist engine start
20 000 ft
APU BLEED Max altitude for air conditioning and pressurization (single pack operation)
20 000 ft
APU bleed Max altitude for air conditioning and pressurization (dual pack operation)
15 000 ft
Use of APU bleed air for wing anti-ice is
not permitted
The In-Seat Power Supply System (ISPSS) for the Portable Electronic Device (PED) carried by the passengers must be
turned off during takeoff and landing.
After three consecutive APU start attempts, the flight crew must wait
60 min before a new start attempt.
Maximum EGT for APU start (below 25 000 ft)
900 °C
Maximum EGT for APU start (above 25 000 ft)
982 °C
Maximum EGT for APU running (with 5 s confirmation for shutdown)
682 °C
Maximum EGT for APU running (for immediate shutdown)
700 °C to 742 °C
Engine Maximum N1
101 %
Engine Maximum N2
116.5 %
Maximum continuous temperature
140 °C
Maximum transient temperature (15 min)
155 °C
AP A321 Circling Approach
600 ft AGL for aircraft category D
Nominal runway width
45m
Minimal runway width
30m
Maximum certified crosswind for takeoff
35kt gust included- AFM and engine limitation
Maximum demonstrated crosswind for landing
38kt gust included- not AFM, but certification campaign
Cockpit window open maximum speed
200kt
Outflow valve closure
15,000ft
CAT II minimum decision height
100ft
CAT II for manual landing, AP should be disconnected no later than
80ft
ILS CAT II A321 maximum headwind, tailwind, crosswind:
15, 10, 10kt
A320 ILS CATII maximum headwind, tailwind, crosswind:
30, 10, 20 (15 if OEI)
Oil maximum continuous temperature
140 C
Oil max transient temperature (15 min)
155 C
Oil minimum start temperature
-40C
Oil minimum temperature before takeoff
19C
Minimum oil pressure
17.4 PSI
Max oil pressure above 50C
130.5 PSI
Max oil pressure above 50C
145 PSI
Engine starter- one cycle standard automatic start
Up to 3 attempts
Automatic or manual ground starts, pause required between successive cycles
60s
Engine starter must not be run when N2 is above
63%
TFLEX can not be higher than TMAXFLEX equal to ISA+
55C
TFLEX can not be lower than
Flat temperature (TREF) an actual OAT
Max crosswind for engine start
45 kt
Engine crosswind limit at takeoff
35kt
Max operating altitude with slats/flaps extended
20,000 ft
Max fuel imbalance at takeoff- tank full
500kg
Max fuel imbalance at takeoff- heavier tank
1.050kg max asymmetry
Max fuel imbalance at takeoff- inner - heavier tank 1,450 kg
1,450 kg max asymmetry
Max fuel imbalance outer tanks (inner balanced)
370kg
Max fuel imbalance inner in flight and landing- heavier tank full
1500kg
Max fuel imbalance in flight and landing heavier tank 4,300kg
1,600kg
Max fuel imbalance in flight and landing- heavier tank 2,250kg
2,250kg
Max fuel imbalance in flight and landing outer tanks
690kg
A321 max fuel imbalance at takeoff inner heavier full
400kg
A321 Max fuel imbalance takeoff heavier 3,000kg
400kg
A321 Max fuel imbalance takeoff inner heavier 700kg
700kg
A321 max fuel imbalance inner in flight and landing heavier full
1,320kg
A321 max fuel imbalance inner heavier 4,000kg in flight and landing
1,450kg
A321 max fuel imbalance inner in flight and landing heavier 2,350kg
2,350kg
Minimum fuel for takeoff
1,500kg
Definition of icing conditions- OAT on ground or TAT in flight at or below
10C and visible moisture in 1SM 1,600m or less
Severe ice accretion
5 mm on airframe or more
Rain repellent only in rain
Moderate or heavy
Max brake temperature for takeoff fans off
300C
Max NWS angle
+_85 degrees
Max taxi speed one tire deflated
7kt
Max speed 2 tires deflated on same main gear
3kt
Max NWS angle tire deflated
30 degrees
Ground IRS alignment possible between latitude
73 degrees N and S
