Limitations Flashcards
Flight Maneuvering Load Acceleration Limitations
Clean: -1 g to +2.5 g
Dirty: 0 g to +2 g
Minimum TAT
-53°C
Runway slope
+/-2%
Max runway altitude
12,500
Nominal runway width
150’
Max crosswind takeoff
32kts - this is a max certified crosswind and an engine limitation. Should not be intentionally operated in excess.
Max crosswind landing
45kts - demonstrated crosswind, not a certified limitation but still should not be operated in excess
Max tailwind takeoff and landing
Takeoff: 15kts
Landing: 10kts
Wind limitations for door operations
40 kts (50kts if the nose is into the wind or cargo doors downside). 60 kts doors open
Crosswind limitations on contaminated runways takeoff and landing
Damp/ wet up to 1/8” / Good – 32 T/O | 45 Land
Compact snow / Good-Med OAT -15°C - 27
Snow /water 1/8” Slipy / Med/Med-Poor -20kts
Ice / Poor - 15kts
What are the takeoff considerations on contaminated runways?
Takeoff not recommended when: water on compact snow, dry or wet snow over ice
Takeoff is not permitted: wet ice
Max window speed
230kts
NOTE: it is not possible to open the window with the packs on
Flap speeds
1 – 240 1+F – 215 2(1) – 205 2 – 196 3 – 186 FULL – 180
Aircraft dimensions
Length: 192’
Wing span: 198’
What is the minimum turn radius?
180° turn procedure?
Turning radius: 148’
Turn procedure: 140’
Weight Limitations
Max taxi weight: 526,700
Max takeoff weight: 524,700
Max landing weight: 401,200
Max zero fuel weight: 370,400
Max operating altitude
41,450
Vmo / Mmo
330kts / .86
Max altitude flaps / slats extended
20,000
Landing gear extension / operation speed (Vle/Vlo)
250 kts / .55
Vle gravity gear extension
200 kts
Max altitude at which gear may be extended?
21,000
Speed brake speed limitation
No limit
Cabin Pressure limitations
Max positive differential: 9.25 psi
Max negative differential: -0.73 psi
Safety relief valve ops: 8.85 to -0.26 psi
When will the outflow valves open when the RAM Air Inlet valve is open?
When the differential pressure is less than 1 psi
What is the pneumatic limitation for air conditioning with the LP Ground Unit
Do not use the packs
What is the pneumatic limitation for air conditioning with the HP Ground Unit?
Do not use APU Bleed
Autopilot minimum height for use
100’ for take off with SRS mode
100’ for manual go around
Autopilot mins for approaches
Straight in: MDA Straight in LNAV/VNAV: DA CAT 1: 160’ AGL CAT 2/3: 0 AGL All other phases: 500’ AGL
Wind limitations for CAT 2/3 auto land
Headwind: 35kts
Tailwind: 10kts
Crosswind: 15kts per ops spec
NOTE: based on surface winds reported by tower. If tower reports winds in excess, only CAT 1 auto approach with autoland can be performed
Allowable autoland configurations
Cofinguration 3 or FULL
What approach category are all HAL330 aircraft
Category C
What is the max fuel imbalance for the smallest outer tank?
3260 lbs
Can the fuel imbalance limit be exceeded?
Yes in “exceptional” conditions (i.e. fuel system failure), there will be no significant effect to the aircraft handling qualities and it will remain fully controllable in all flight phases
Max fuel temp for JET A/A1
+55°C
Min fuel temp (inner tank)
- 44°C below 30,000
- 54°C above 30,000
Min fuel quantity for take off
11,460 lbs
Hydraulic normal operating pressure
3000 +/-200 psi
Max brake temp for take off
300° C hydraulic fluid ignition limit
Nose wheel steering angle limit
72°
Braked pivot turns
Not allowed
Max taxi speed with 1-2 deflated tires per gear
One deflated- 7kts during turn
Two deflated- 3kts during turn & nose wheel steering angle limited to 30°
Tires must be deflated, not damaged. If damage is suspected they must be inspected prior to vacating the runway or taxiing.
IRS Alignment
In Nav mode on ground only between latitudes 82°N & 82°S
A330 w/triple IRU and no GPS RNP 10 Limitations
6.2 hours. With dual GPS- unlimited. Ops spec B036
Min flight crew oxygen pressure
Between 810 to 1000 psi depending on a range of temperatures from -10°C to 50°C for 2 crew + 2 observers
What does the min bottle pressure cover?
EITHER: NORMAL O2: 15 min emergency descent for crew + 2 AND 105 minutes @ 10,000 for crew
OR: smoke protection on 100% O2 for crew + 2 for 15 mins @ 8,000’ cabin altitude
Can you operate the APU with the LOW OIL LEVEL ECAM advisory?
May start / operate for 15 hours
APU starter limits
60 min cooling period required after 3 sequential starts
Max altitude for APU start and operation
41,450 (same as aircraft)
Max altitude for battery only APU start
25,000
Max altitude for the APU to supply bleed air for a single pack bleed and electrics
22,500
Max altitude for APU bleed engine start
20,000
Max altitude for the APU to supply bleed air for 2 packs and electrics
17,500
Can you use the APU for wing anti- ice
No
EGT Limits for TOGA, max continuous thrust and start
Starting Normal / air: 700/850°C TOGA 920°C - 20 seconds 900°C - 5 minutes 2 engines | 10 mins single MCT 850°C
Min oil quantity
17 quarts
Engine starter limitations
Max continuous operation for the starter is 5 minutes with a 30 min required cooling period after 3 cycles or continuous operations.
Starter engagement prohibited above 10% N3 on the ground | 30% N3 in the air
Reverse thrust limitations
Not to be used below 70kts, in flight, or to reverse aircraft
Reduced thrust take off limitations (FLEX)
N/A contaminated runways
Temp limits:
Max flex: ISA +60°C
Min flex: flat rating temp or OAT
Max cabin altitude
Normal cabin altitude is 8,000 but for flights longer than 2.5 hours it can be limited to 7,460’
Max tire speed
204 kts
What are the approximate totals of each fuel tank?
Outer L- 6300 Inner R- 72,000 Center - 72,000 Inner L -72,000 Outer R - 6300 Tail -1100 Total ~240k
