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