Limitations Flashcards

1
Q

Runway Slope

A

+/- 2% (2 percent, not 2 degrees!)

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.2

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2
Q

Maximum Takeoff and Landing Tailwind Component

A

10 knots

FCOM Vol. 1, Rev 2: L.10.2

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3
Q

Severe Turbulent Air Penetration Speed

A
  • 270 knots below 25,000 feet
  • 280 knots or 0.82 Mach at 25,000 and above (whichever is lower).
  • Maintain a minimum speed of 15 knots above the minimum maneuvering speed at all altitudes when airspeed is below 0.82 Mach.
  • Below 25,000’: 270 knots
  • 25,000’ and above: 280 knots or 0.82 Mach (whichever is lower)
  • all alt’s < 0.82 M: VMM + 15 knots

FCOM Vol 1, Rev 2: L.10.2

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4
Q

Non-AFM Operational Information: HF Radio

Do not operate HF radios:

A

during refueling operations.

FCOM Vol 1: Rev 2: L.10.2

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Non-AFM Operational Information: Weather Radar:

Avoid weather radar operation:

A
  • In a hangar
  • When personnel are within the area normally enclosed by the aircraft nose radome

Note: The hangar recommendation does not apply to the weather radar test mode.

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.2

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6
Q

Maximum Taxi Weight

A

N702GT–N706GT, N774SA, N775SA:
768,000 lbs (348,358 kg)

N714SA, N777SA:
768,800 lbs

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.3

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7
Q

Maximum Takeoff Weight

A

N702GT–N706GT, N774SA, N775SA:
766,000 lbs (347,451 kg)

N714SA, N777SA:
766,800 lbs

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.3

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8
Q

Maximum Landing Weight

A

575,000 lbs (260,815 kg)

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.3

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9
Q

Maximum Zero Fuel Weight

A

547,000 lbs (248,115 kg)

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.3

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10
Q

Autoflight

Autopilot/Flight Director System Limitations

• Do not use the autopilot below ________ at airport field elevations above _____’ (except N704GT)

A

• Do not use the autopilot below 100 radio altitude at airport field elevations above 8,500’ (except N704GT)

  • The autopilot must not be engaged below a minimum altitude of 200’ AGL after takeoff
  • Without LAND 2 or LAND 3 annunciated, the autopilot must be disengaged below 200’ AGL

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.3-4

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11
Q

Non-AFM Operational Information
FLCH Limitation:

Do not use FLCH on final approach:

A

Do not use FLCH on final approach below 1000’ AFE.

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.4

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12
Q

Automatic Landing Limitations

(When landing weather minima are predicated on autoland operations these limits apply:

Wind limits?
Glideslope limits?
Flaps?
How many engines operative?
AFDS display?
A
  • Headwind: 25 knots
  • Tailwind: 10 knots
  • Crosswind: 25 knots
  • Crosswind CAT II/III: 15 knots
  • Maximum Glideslope: 3.25°
  • Minimum Glideslope: 2.5°

flaps 20 or 30
both or single engine
AFDS must display LAND2 or LAND3

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.4

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13
Q

Maximum Glideslope Automatic Landing

A

3.25°

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14
Q

Minimum Glideslope Automatic Landing

A

2.5°

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15
Q

Reverse Thrust Limitation

A
  • Intentional selection of reverse thrust in flight is prohibited
  • Backing the airplane with use of reverse thrust is prohibited

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.5

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16
Q

AFM Limitation

Flight Controls

A

Avoid rapid and large alternating control inputs, especially in combination with large changes in pitch, roll, or yaw (e.g. large side slip angles) as they may result in structural failure at any speed, including below VA.

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.6

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17
Q

Flap Operation Limitation

Maximum altitude with flaps extended

A

= 20,000’

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.6

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18
Q

Maximum Operating Altitude

A

43,100’ pressure altitude

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.2

19
Q

Maximum Takeoff and Landing Pressure Altitude

A

N702GT-N703GT, N705GT-N706GT, N714SA-N777SA:
9,800’ pressure altitude

N704GT:
8,400’ pressure altitude

Note: The maximum field elevation is limited to 9,650’.

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.2

20
Q

RVSM Operation Limitations

A
  • Prior to takeoff the maximum allowable difference between Captain’s or FO’s altitude display and field elevation is 75’.
  • In the air, 200’ difference between CA and FO.
  • Standby altimeter does not meet RVSM accuracy requirements.

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.3
FCOM Vol 1, Rev 2: SP.11.22??????

21
Q

Door Mounted Power Assists and Escape Slides Limitation

A

Main door emergency power assists and evacuation slide systems must be armed with the select handle in the ARMED position prior to any aircraft movement.

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.2

22
Q

SATCOM Phone Limitations

A

N714SA, 777SA, N702GT - N706GT:

Do not use SwiftBroadband service for ATC communication.

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.4

23
Q

Engine Limit Display Markings

A
  • Maximum and minimum limits are red
  • Caution limits are amber

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.5

24
Q

Engine Fuel System Temperature Limits

A
  • Maximum fuel temperature 49°C
  • Prior to takeoff min fuel temperature -40°C or 3°C above the fuel freezing point, whichever is higher
  • In-flight minimum fuel temperature must be maintained above 3°C above the freezing point of the fuel used
  • Fuel system icing inhibitor additives do not change the min fuel tank temperature limit

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.5

25
Q

Ground Operation (Exclusive of Takeoff) Limits in Tailwinds and crosswinds between ______ knots, engine power should be limited to a maximum of _____.

In tailwinds and crosswinds greater than ______knots, avoid thrust levels above ______

A
  • tailwinds and crosswinds between 30-45 knots limit engine power to a maximum of 70% N1
  • Avoid thrust levels above that required for normal taxi operation in all tailwinds and crosswinds greater than 45 knots

30-45 knots, 70% N1.

45 knots, that required for normal taxi operation.

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.5

26
Q

APU Starter Limits
How many start attempts may be made in a 60 minute period?

How much time between starts?

Does it matter if it’s an electric or air turbine starter?

A
  • 3 attempts in 60 minutes each (electric and air each)
  • 1 minute between 1st and 2nd start and 2nd and 3rd start (electric and air each)

No difference between electric or air turbine starter.

FCOM Vol 2:Rev 1: L.10.5

27
Q

EFB (all deactivated) Limitation

A

EFB portable keyboard and attaching cable must be stowed for takeoff and landing
Excludes N704GT-N706GT (but the panel mounted EFB’s are all deactivated at this time)

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.6

28
Q

ADIRU Alignment Limitation:

ADIRU alignment must not be attempted at latitudes:

A

Do not attempt at latitudes greater than 78° 14.75 minutes

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.9

29
Q

RNAV and RNP Operations Limitations

If unable to comply with the requirements of RNAV or RNP procedure, what must pilots do?

A

Note: Do not modify RNAV procedures

• If unable to comply, notify ATC as soon as possible. Request an amended clearance and select an alternate procedure or airway.

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.9

30
Q

RNAV and RNP Operations Limitations

If EICAS alert message “UNABLE RNP” displays, what must pilots do?

A

• if on an RNAV approach, must go around if “UNABLE RNP” displays UNLESS ADEQUATE VISUAL REFERENCES CAN BE ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINED.

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.9

31
Q

RNAV and RNP Operations Limitations

Are pilots not authorized to fly a published RNAV or RNP procedure (instrument approach, departure, or arrival procedure) unless:

A

• Must load RNAV procedure by name from the database and it must conform to the charted procedure. (The system must be able to retrieve the procedure by name from the aircraft navigation database.)

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.9

32
Q

RNAV (RNP)/ICAO RNP (AR) Approach Limitation

A

FAA: RNAV (RNP)
ICAO: RNP (AR)

Operations are not authorized for RNAV (RNP) or RNP (AR) approaches.

We ARE approved for RNAV (GPS) in the USA!! And outside the USA, we ARE approved RNAV (GPS) and RNAV (GNSS) and RNP approaches!

If the approach is in the Jepps AND in the FMC, we are approved to fly it.

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.10

33
Q

Fuel Type Limitations:

Approved Fuels?

A
  • Jet A and Jet A-1 (ASTM-D1655)
  • JP-5 (MIL-DTL-5624)
  • JP-8 (MIL-DTL-93133)

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.10

34
Q

Fuel Type Limitations:

Prohibited Fuels?

A

• Jet-B
• JP-4
(think: before a ‘58)

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.10

35
Q

Fuel System Loading Limitations

If the center tank fuel is to be loaded, what must be in the Main tanks?

Are there any exceptions?

• Center tank may have up to ________ with less than full main tanks if:

A
  • Main tanks must be sceduled to be full if center tank fuel is to be loaded.
  • Center tank may have up to 3000 lbs (1360 KG) with less than full main tanks if:
  • center tank fuel weight + actual zero fuel weight < the maximum zero fuel weight AND the
  • CG limits are observed

N704GT:
If operating under alternate compliance of AD 2016-11-03 an additional 320 kg must be added to the center tank load.?????????????

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.10

36
Q

Warning Systems: AFM Limitations:

GPWS Look Ahead Terrain Limitations - When is use of the look-ahead terrain alerting system prohibited?

A

Do not use the terrain display for navigation.

prohibited within 15 NM of takeoff, approach, or landing at an airport or runway not contained in the GPWS terrain database.

37
Q

TCAS resolution

A

Pilots are authorized to deviate from their current ATC clearance to the extent necessary to comply with a TCAS II resolution advisory.

38
Q

Runway Awareness and Advisory System (RAAS)

Do not use RAAS voice annunciations:

A
  • for navigation

* as a substitute for NOTAM of ATIS information

39
Q

The maximum demonstrated takeoff and landing crosswind is?

A

38 knots

40
Q

Autoflight

Autopilot/Flight Director System Limitations

• The autopilot must not be engaged below ________ after takeoff

A

• The autopilot must not be engaged below a minimum engage altitude of 200’ AGL after takeoff

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.4

41
Q

Autoflight

Autopilot/Flight Director System Limitations

• Without LAND 2 or LAND 3 annunciated, the autopilot must be disengaged below ________

A

• Without LAND 2 or LAND 3 annunciated, the autopilot must be disengaged below 200’ AGL

FCOM Vol 1 Rev 2: L.10.4

42
Q

Dry ice transportation limits?
Weight?
Sublimation rate?

A

Aircraft total max is 5,720 kg all on main deck or max 550 kg on each lower deck (FWD and AFT)
1% sublimation rate

43
Q

Doors and windows: Do not operate the entry or cargo doors with winds at the door of more than ___ knots. Do not keep doors open when wind gusts are more than __ knots. Strong winds can cause damage to the structure of the airplane.

A

40, 65

44
Q

Flap Limit Placard

Flap extended speed limits

A
Flap 1      265 knots
Flap 5.     245 knots
Flap 15    230 knots
Flap 20    225 knots
Flap 25    200 knots
Flap 30    180 knots