Limitations Flashcards
WIND LIMITS - Engine Start Max Crosswind
A320 - N/A
A321 - 45 kts
WIND LIMITS - Takeoff Crosswind (gusts included)
A320 - 38 kts
A321 - 35 kts
WIND LIMITS - Landing Crosswind (gusts included)
38 kts
WIND LIMITS - Takeoff & Landing Tailwind
10 kts
WIND LIMITS - Max Airfield Wind for Takeoff or Landing (ASA)
50 kts or gust factor of 20 kts
WIND LIMITS - Passenger Door Operation
65 kts
WIND LIMITS - Cargo Door Operation
40 kts
50 kts - If aircraft is positioned into the wind or door is on the leeward side
Must be closed before wind speed exceeds 65 kts
OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS - Max operating altitude
39,000’
SEVERE TURBULENCE PENETRATION (ASA) A320
Below FL 200 - 250 kts
FL 200 and above - 275 kts/0.76 Mach
SEVERE TURBULENCE PENETRATION (ASA) A321
Below FL 200 - 275 kts
FL 200 and above - 305 kts/0.76 Mach
LANDING GEAR / TIRE SPEEDS (AFM)
Maximum speed with landing gear extended
VLE
280 kts / M 0.67
LANDING GEAR / TIRE SPEEDS (AFM)
Maximum speed at which the landing gear may be extended
(VLO extension)
250 kts
LANDING GEAR / TIRE SPEEDS (AFM)
Maximum speed at which the landing gear may be retracted
(VLO retraction)
220 kts
LANDING GEAR / TIRE SPEEDS (AFM)
Maximum tire ground speed
195 kts
GENERAL SPEEDS (FCOM) Max speed with Flight Deck window open
200 kts
GENERAL SPEEDS (FCOM) Max speed when windshield wiper is in use
230 kts
AIR CONDITIONING WITH LP GROUND UNIT (FCOM)
Do not use LP Ground Conditioned Air while:
Packs Operating (avoids valve chatter)
AUTOPILOT / AUTOTHRUST LIMITATIONS (AFM/ASA)
Min AP engagement on Takeoff
100 ft AGL or at least 5 seconds after liftoff
AUTOPILOT / AUTOTHRUST LIMITATIONS (AFM/ASA)
Min height for AP use in approach with FINAL APP mode
250 ft AGL
AUTOPILOT / AUTOTHRUST LIMITATIONS (AFM/ASA)
Min height for AP use in approach with V/S or FPA mode (ASA)
Applicable MDA/DH or 250 ft AGL whichever is higher
AUTOPILOT / AUTOTHRUST LIMITATIONS (AFM/ASA)
Min height for AP use on a Circling Maneuver* (ASA)
1000 ft 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.
AUTOPILOT / AUTOTHRUST LIMITATIONS (AFM/ASA)
Min height for AP use during ILS when CAT I is displayed on FMA
160 ft AGL
AUTOPILOT / AUTOTHRUST LIMITATIONS (AFM/ASA)
Min height for AP use during a CAT I ILS with CAT II or
CAT III DUAL/SINGLE displayed (ASA)
80 ft AGL
AUTOPILOT / AUTOTHRUST LIMITATIONS (AFM/ASA)
Min height for AP engagement after a manual Go-Around
100 ft AGL
AUTOPILOT / AUTOTHRUST LIMITATIONS (AFM/ASA)
Min height for AP Use in all other phases - A320
500 ft AGL
DES and OP DES mode is not permitted if FCU altitude set below MDA/MDH or (A320) 500
ft AGL, whichever is higher. (AFM/ASA)
AUTOPILOT / AUTOTHRUST LIMITATIONS (AFM/ASA)
Min height for AP Use in all other phases - A321
900 ft AGL
DES and OP DES mode is not permitted if FCU altitude set below MDA/MDH or (A321) 900 ft AGL, whichever is higher. (AFM/ASA)
ENGINE LIMITATIONS (AFM/FCOM/ASA) - Min Oil for Dispatch (ASA)
14 qts
ENGINE LIMITATIONS (AFM/FCOM/ASA) Min Oil Temperature for Starting
-40°C
ENGINE LIMITATIONS (AFM/FCOM/ASA) - Min Oil Temperature for Takeoff - A320
-10°C
ENGINE LIMITATIONS (AFM/FCOM/ASA) - Min Oil Temperature for Takeoff - A321
19°C
ENGINE LIMITATIONS (AFM/FCOM/ASA) - Max Number of Consecutive Start Cycles -A320
4*
* A standard auto-start cycle for the Leap1A and CFM56-B engines may consist of up to 3 start attempts.
ENGINE LIMITATIONS (AFM/FCOM/ASA) - Max Number of Consecutive Start Cycles - A321
3*
* A standard auto-start cycle for the Leap1A and CFM56-B engines may consist of up to 3 start attempts.
ENGINE LIMITATIONS (AFM/FCOM/ASA) - Min Cooling Period after Max Cycles
15 minutes
ENGINE LIMITATIONS (AFM/FCOM/ASA) - Min Pause Between Start Attempts (Ground Start) - A320 (CFM 56-5B)
20 seconds
ENGINE LIMITATIONS (AFM/FCOM/ASA) - Min Pause Between Start Attempts (Ground Start) - A321(LEAP 1A)
60 seconds
ENGINE LIMITATIONS (AFM/FCOM/ASA) - Max N2 for Running Re-Engagement of Starter - A320
20%
ENGINE LIMITATIONS (AFM/FCOM/ASA) - Max N2 for Running Re-Engagement of Starter - A321
63%
ENGINE LIMITATIONS (AFM/FCOM/ASA) - Speed below which Max Reverse Thrust SHOULD NOT be used:
70 KIAS
APU BLEED LIMITS (FCOM) - MAX Altitude for Dual Pack Ops:
15,000 ft
APU BLEED LIMITS (FCOM) - MAX Altitude for Single Pack Ops:
22,500 ft
APU BLEED LIMITS (FCOM) - MAX Altitude for ENG Start Assist:
20,000 ft
APU BLEED LIMITS (FCOM) - MAX Altitude for APU Start during
EMERG ELEC CONFIG:
25,000 ft
APU (AFM/FCOM) - After 3 motor Duty Cycles, Wait _________________________
60 minutes before attempting 3 more cycles
FLIGHT CONTROLS - MAXIMUM ALTITUDES (AFM) - Slats and/or Flaps Extended…..
20,000 ft
FUEL MANAGEMENT (AFM)
Takeoff on center tank is _______________________
prohibited.
FUEL IMBALANCE (AFM/ASA)
Max Total Fuel Imbalance for Takeoff
800 lbs
FUEL IMBALANCE (AFM/ASA) Max Total Fuel Imbalance In-Flight & Landing
1500 lbs
LANDING GEAR, BRAKES
Maximum Brake Temperature for Takeoff
300°C
