LIMITATIONS Flashcards
Operating Pressure Altitude Maximum
⭐️41,000 feet
MAXIMUM TAKEOFF/LANDING TAILWIND COMPONENT.⭐️
15 knots
RECOMMENDED SEVERE TURBULENCE PENETRATION SPEED
Cruise &. Climb/Descent
Cruise TURB N1 setting from cruise page
Climb and descent 280 knots/.76 Mach
Takeoff in moderate/heavy freezing rain or hail is…?
prohibited
Rolling takeoffs are strongly
advised when crosswinds exceed ______ knots.
20 knots
Sideslip only (zero crab) landings for aircraft equipped with split scimitar
winglets are not recommended with crosswinds in excess of _______ knots.
15 knots
Do not use LVL CHG on final approach below _______ AFE.
1000 ft
Do not use the autopilot or the autothrottle for approach if the associated ______
_________ is inoperative.
Radio Altimeter
Reduced takeoff thrust is not permitted when?
🔘antiskid inoperative
🔘runway is contaminated with standing water, ice, slush, or snow
🔘EEC in ALT mode
🔘WINDSHEAR/Strong Xwind
ENGINE OIL QUANTITY. Minimum prior to engine start
70%
In flight, do not extend the speed brake lever beyond the _______ _______
FLIGHT DETENT
In flight, do not extend the speedbrake lever beyond the ARMED detent with
________________
flaps 40 selected.
Do not deploy the speed brakes in flight at radio altitudes less than______ feet.
1000
Approach speed may not exceed__________ or landing flap placard speed minus 5 knots, whichever is lower.
VREF+15
FLIGHT MANEUVERING LOAD ACCELERATION LIMITS
Flaps up?
Flaps down?
Flaps up +2.5g to -1.0g
Flaps down +2.0g to 0.0g
Takeoff/Landing Pressure Altitude
Maximum__________ feet
10,000
RUNWAY SLOPE
Maximum ± 2%
Maximum Flight Operating Latitude
82 degrees north and 82 degrees south, except for some exceptions
VMO
Indicated by the upper barber pole on the speed tape
MMO
.82 Mach
Maximum gear retraction speed
235 knots
Maximum gear extension speed
270 knots/.82 Mach
Maximum gear operating/extended speed
320 knots/.82 Mach
MINIMUM GROUND TIME AFTER LANDING
If landing weight exceeds the value in the Maximum Quick Turn Around Weight
Limits table, Performance chapter, wait at least:
Steel brakes___ minutes
Carbon brakes ___minutes
67
48
T/O X-Wind Component
DRY Runway⭐️
⭐️33
Landing X-Wind Component
DRY Runway⭐️
⭐️37
T/O X-Wind Component
🌧WET/DAMP/FROST
<1/8 Water/Slush/Snow on Runway⭐️
⭐️25
Landing X-Wind Component
WET/DAMP/FROST
<1/8 Water/Slush/Snow on Runway
BA Good (5 ) ⭐️
⭐️37
T/O X-Wind Component
>1/8 SNOW
20/20
Landing X-Wind Component
> 1/8 SNOW
25/25
T/O X-Wind
>1/8in Water/Slush
15/15
Landing X-Wind
>1/8in Water/Slush
17/17
T/O X-Wind
ICE (Braking action-Poor)
13/13
Landing X-Wind
ICE (Braking action-Poor)
17/17
WINDSHEAR ALERT
Takeoff with predictive windshear warning or caution alert annunciated is
________________
not
approved.
T/F
Installation of handle covers on the over wing exits must be verified prior to
departure whenever passengers are carried.
True
T/F
On revenue flights, the escape slide retention bar (girt bar)must be installed
during taxi, takeoff, and landing.
True
PORTABLE OXYGEN BOTTLES
Minimum number of cabin portable oxygen bottles aboard - At least ____ for each assigned flight attendant (one flight attendant for each 50 seats or part thereof).
One
Maximum cabin pressure differential____ PSI
9.10
Maximum differential pressure for takeoff and landing _____ PSI
.125 PSI
When engine bleeds are on (either one or both), do not operate air conditioning
packs in _______ for takeoff, approach, and landing.
High
OPERATING DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE
Above 37,000 feet ______PSI
8.35 ± .1
28,000 through 37,000 feet_______ ± .1 PSI
7.8
Below 28,000 feet _______
± .1 PSI
7.45
DUCT PRESSURE
Maximum cooling _____ PSI
Note: A duct pressure difference of more than _____ PSI may indicate a mechanical
malfunction. If a duct pressure split is observed after bleeds are
configured for flight, and the lowest indication is approximately _____ PSI or
less, contact maintenance.
20-25
>8
18
DUCT PRESSURE FOR TWO PACK OPERATION FROM ONE BLEED
SOURCE
Minimum ______ PSI
(700/800/900/9ER) Do not operate more than ______ pack from one engine.
(MAX) On the ground do not operate more than______pack from one engine
20-25
One pack (NG) All times
(ie. Don’t operate two packs from one bleed source)
One pack (MAX) Ground only
ICING CONDITIONS
WHEN:
Outside air temperature ⭐️10°C or below
and
• Visible moisture in any form is present (i.e., clouds, fog with visibility of 1 mile
or less, rain, snow, sleet, or ice crystals), or
• While operating on ramps, taxiways, or runways where snow, standing water,
or slush may be ingested by the engines or freeze on the engines, nacelles, or
engine sensor probes.
ENGINE ANTI-ICE
• Must be ON during all ground operations, including after landing, when icing
conditions exist or are anticipated.
• Must be ON during all flight operations when icing conditions exist or are
anticipated, except during climb and cruise when the temperature is _________
• Must be ON prior to and during descent in all icing conditions, including
temperatures below -40°C SAT.
• Engine ignition must be selected to _______ prior to and during engine anti-ice
operation.
Below -40°C SAT.
CONT
WING ANTI-ICE
• Use wing anti-ice during all ground operations between engine start and
takeoff when icing conditions exist or are anticipated, unless the aircraft is or
will be protected by the application of ________ or ___________
• Do not operate wing anti-ice on the ground when the OAT is __________
Type II or Type IV fluid.
above 10°C
During takeoff do not use wing anti-ice until after the
__________________
CAUTION: Use of wing anti-ice above approximately ___________ may cause
bleed trip off and possible loss of cabin pressure.
first thrust reduction.
FL 350
Window heat must be on
______ minutes before takeoff.
10
When must the Probe heat must be On?
Prior to T/O
On takeoff or missed approach, do not engage autopilot below:
⭐️______ feet AGL
400
AUTOLAND – MAXIMUM WINDS
Headwind ◘ ____knots
Crosswind ◘ ____knots
Tailwind (flaps 30 1 and 40) ◘ _____knots
25
15
10
(-900[401-412]) Flaps 30:
Field elevation 4000 feet or less – ◘ 10 knots
Field elevation 4001-6000 feet – 5 knots
Field elevation 6001 feet and above – 0 knots
Use of _______ _____ with the autopilot engaged is prohibited.
aileron trim
Minimum Altitude for Use of Autopilot on Approach
ILS/GLS coupled approaches (no autoland)⭐️
⭐️50 feet AGL
Minimum Altitude for Use of Autopilot on Non-precision approaches⭐️
⭐️50 feet below MDA/DA
Autopilot must be disconnected before descending below _____ feet AGL without a published MDA or DA.
500
Autoland capability may only be used to runways at or below ________ pressure
altitude.
8400 feet
The ILS autoland capability may only be used with flaps ________ and _______with both
___________ operative.
30 and 40
engines
Maximum and minimum glideslope angles for autoland are _____ and _____
respectively
3.25° and 2.5°
The autoland system shall not be used for __________ landings
overweight
Do not use the autopilot or the autothrottle for approach if the associated _________
____________ is inoperative.
radio
altimeter
______________with the First Officer as Pilot Flying are not authorized.
Autolands
Do not use LVL CHG on final approach below______ feet AFE.
1000⭐️
In all cases other than autoland, the autothrottle must be disconnected no lower than____ feet AGL
50
WI-FI SYSTEM
WARNING: Do not operate the KA GND TX ENABLE switch in
the OVERRIDE position or the WIFI COMM ENABLE /
BROADBAND SYSTEM switch in the ON position during
deicing, when….
maintenance is being performed in the
vicinity of the Wi-Fi radome, [MAX taxiing under a skybridge]
or in a hangar due to the presence of radio frequency
(RF) energies. Failure to follow this precaution can cause
personnel injury.
SINGLE ENGINE DRIVE GENERATOR LOAD
Maximum
75 KVA – 215 amps
BATTERY VOLTAGE FOR APU START
Minimum 23 volts
ENGINE IGNITION
Ignition must be on for:
• Takeoff
• Landing
• Engine anti-ice operation
• Heavy rain
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
Oil pressure must be in ________ _______ for takeoff.
normal range
Minimum oil pressure
(700/800/900/9ER)?
(MAX)?
NG 13 PSI
MAX. 17.4 PSI
ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE
Minimum starting (MAX)?
Minimum takeoff (MAX)?
Minimum starting (MAX) -40°C
Minimum takeoff (MAX)
31°C
ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE
Maximum?
155°C
ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE
Maximum continuous
140°C
ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE
Maximum allowable
NG? MAX?
NG. 155°C. 45 minutes
MAX. 155°C. 15 minutes
ENGINE LIMIT DISPLAY MARKINGS
Maximum and minimum limits?
Cautionary range?
Normal operating range?
Red line
Amber arc
White arc
MAXIMUM EGT LIMITS (700/800/900/9ER)
Takeoff?
(5 minutes) 950°C
Maximum continuous
925°C
Maximum Start EGT
725°C
MAXIMUM EGT LIMITS (MAX)
Takeoff?
Maximum continuous?
Start?
(10 minutes) 1038°C
1013°C
753°C
ENGINE STARTER DUTY CYCLE
Normal starter duty cycle:
• Multiple consecutive start attempts are permitted. Each start attempt is limited
to ______(700/800/900/9ER)
________(MAX) of starter usage.
• A minimum of ________ is needed between start attempts.
NG. 2 minutes
MAX. 3 minutes
10 seconds
Extended engine motoring:
• (700/800/900/9ER) Starter usage is limited to ____ minutes for the first ____
extended engine motorings. A minimum of ___ minutes is needed between each
attempt.
• (700/800/900/9ER) For the third and subsequent extended engine motorings,
starter usage is limited to ____ minutes. A minimum of _____ minutes is needed
between each attempt.
First two:
15 min first two motorings
2 min between
Third and after:
5 min on / 10 min off
• (MAX) Starter usage is limited to ____ minutes for all extended engine motorings.
A minimum of ___ minutes is needed between the first two extended engine
motorings.
• (MAX) For the third and subsequent extended engine motorings, a minimum of
____ minutes is needed between each engine motoring.
5 on / 5 off
Third and after:
10 min off
RPM MAXIMUM
N1 & N2
(700/800/900/9ER)?
(MAX)?
NG. MAX
N1 104.0% 104.3%
N2 105.0% 117.5%
REVERSE THRUST
Limitations (4)
◘ Intentional selection of reverse thrust in flight is prohibited.
-Use for ground operation only.
-Backing the airplane with the reverse thrust is prohibited.
-Do not attempt go-around after thrust reverser deployment on landing.
ENGINE CONTROL (EEC)
Both EECs must be either_____ or _____ for takeoff.
ON or ALTN
Operation with assumed temperature reduced for takeoff thrust is not permitted
with the Electronic Engine Control (EEC) in______ mode.
ALTN
APU MAXIMUM ALTITUDE
APU bleed and electrical
10,000 feet
APU bleed maximum altitude
17,000
APU electrical load Max Altitude
41,000 feet
ENGINE OIL QUANTITY
Minimum prior to engine start
70%
Do not engage starter above_____ N2.
20%
ENGINE STARTS IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW________
Idle engine ________ before changing thrust lever position.
-35°C
2 minutes
Tank fuel temperature prior to engine start must not be less than _______ or
________ above the fuel freezing point temperature, whichever is greater.
-43°C
3°C
APU STARTER DUTY CYCLE
For both ground and in-flight starts, __________ cooling is required after ______
start attempt.
15-minute
3rd
APU WARMUP
(700/800/900/9ER) Operate APU ________ before using APU bleed air.
(MAX) Operate APU______ before using APU bleed air.
1 minute
2 minutes
APU SHUTDOWN
Wait a minimum of ________ for APU shutdown cycle to complete, then turn
battery switch to OFF.
120 seconds
ENGINE FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE PRESSURE
800 PSI at 70°F
FLAP EXTENSION ALTITUDE
Maximum⭐️
⭐️20,000 feet
Holding in icing conditions with flaps extended is:
prohibited
In flight, do not extend the speed brake lever beyond the …
FLIGHT DETENT
In flight, do not extend the speedbrake lever beyond the ARMED detent with
flaps ____ selected
40
Do not deploy the speed brakes in flight at radio altitudes less than ______ feet.
1000
When extending or retracting flaps with the ALTERNATE FLAPS position switch,
allow _________ after releasing the ALTERNATE FLAPS position switch before
moving the switch again to avoid damage to the alternate flap motor clutch.
After a complete extend/retract cycle (i.e., 0 to 15 and back to 0) allow ________
cooling before attempting another extension.
15 seconds
5 minutes
AIRSPEED TO EXTEND FLAPS WITH ALTERNATE SYSTEM
Maximum
230 knots
MACH TRIM FAIL (BOTH CHANNELS)
Maximum speed
280 knots/.82 Mach
The maximum allowable in-flight difference between Captain and First Officer
altitude displays for RVSM operations is _____ feet.
200
Field Elevation Max Difference Between
Captain and First Officer
Max Difference Between
Captain or First Officer
and Field Elevation
(feet)
Sea level to 5000?
5001 – 10,000?
Cpt/FO. FE
50 75
60 75
Do not operate weather radar during _____, within _____ feet of a fuel spill, or within
_____ feet of people except in test mode.
fueling
50
15
The FMCS with dual FMC operations may be used as primary means of
navigation for VOR and NDB final approach segments when authorized
for use with RNAV substitution via a ….
Company NOTAM or 10-7 page note.
RNAV APPROACHES
Demonstrated Minimums
Autopilot/flight director
on: LNAV/VNAV engaged:
0.10 RNP
LOCALIZER BACK COURSE APPROACHES
Localizer Back Course (LOC-BC) approaches are
not authorized
ROUTE 2
Due to the possibility of FMC restarts, do not copy or enter any information into
RTE 2. During preflight, ensure that…
no information (including a departure or destination airport) is in RTE 2.
TANK CAPACITY – USABLE
(700/800/900/9ER)
Wing tanks ?
Center tank?
8630 lbs. (x2)
28,803 lbs.
Main wing tanks must be scheduled to be full if the center wing tank contains more than
1000 pounds of fuel
Lateral fuel imbalance between wing tanks 1 and 2 must be scheduled to be
_____. Fuel imbalance between main wing tanks for taxi, takeoff, flight, or landing must not exceed _____ pounds.
zero
1000
CENTER TANK FUEL PUMPS
Intentional dry running of a center tank fuel pump (LOW PRESSURE light
illuminated)
is prohibited.
EXTENDED RANGE OPERATIONS
Fuel Crossfeed Valve Operational Check for Airplanes
with a Single Crossfeed Valve
Prior to each extended operations (ETOPS) flight, an operational check of the
fuel CROSSFEED valve must be performed. This check must be performed by
the flight crew prior to each ETOPS flight as part of the__________ procedure for
each specific extended range flight.
Perform an operational check of the fuel CROSSFEED valve during ______________________
during each extended range operation
pre-flight
the last hour of cruise flight
CENTER TANK FUEL PUMPS
Center tank fuel pumps must not be ON unless
personnel are available on the flight deck to monitor LOW PRESSURE lights
Minimum fuel for stationary ground operation of electric motor-driven hydraulic
pumps is ______ pounds in the related main tank.
1675
HYDRAULIC QUANTITY
Maximum?
Minimum for dispatch?
105%
Above RF
TIRE GROUNDSPEED
(700/800/900/9ER)
Maximum?
(MAX) Maximum?
195 knots
204 knots
AUTOBRAKES
Arming the RTO feature is required on__________, if operable.
all takeoffs
Autobrakes are not permitted with _______ inoperative.
antiskid
Brake wear indicators should extend beyond_________
(with parking brake
set)
the brake flange
GROUND PROXIMITY WARNING SYSTEM (GPWS)
Do not use the terrain display for:
navigation
The use of look-ahead terrain alerting and terrain display functions are prohibited
within ______ of takeoff, approach, or landing at an airport or runway not
contained in the GPWS terrain database.
15 NM
Pilots are authorized to deviate from their current ATC clearance to the extent
necessary to comply with a
TCAS II resolution advisory
