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Limitations Flashcards

1
Q

Under what conditions is an A320 in a Forward CG envelope?

A

CG less than 25%

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2
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Maximum Pressure Altitude -
Takeoff/Landing

A

9,200 feet

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3
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What is the allowable range of Flex Temps for Takeoff?

A

Lowest Temp: actual OAT or flat rated temp.

Highest Temp
- (319) Standard OAT + 65 deg. C
- (320) Standard OAT + 55 deg. C

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4
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Maximum Runway Slope

A

+/- 2%

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5
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Minimum Normal Runway Width

A

148 feet

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6
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Minimum Narrow Runway Width

A

100 feet

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7
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What aircraft restrictions exist for takeoffs from narrow runways?

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  1. Nose wheel steering must be operative.
  2. All Brakes must be operative.
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8
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What aircraft and procedural restrictions exist when taking off from a normal runway that is plowed to a width between 148 and 100 feet?

A
  1. Nose wheel must be operative.
  2. All brakes must be operative.
  3. TOGA thrust mandatory.
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9
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What procedural and operational guidelines exist when landing on narrow runways?

A
  1. Autoland Not Authorized
  2. Diversion to a normal width runway is recommended in case of:
    - Rudder Jam
    - Rudder Pedal Jam
    - Yaw Damper Fault
    - No Nose Wheel Steering
    - Any Wheel Brake Inoperative
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10
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A319 Maximum Takeoff Weight?

A

166,400

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11
Q

A319 Maximum Taxi Weight

A

167,300 pounds

(900 pounds more than maximum takeoff weight)

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12
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A320 Maximum Takeoff Weight

A

169,700 pounds

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13
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A320 Maximum Taxi Weight

A

170,600 pounds

(900 pounds greater than Maximum Takeoff Weight)

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14
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A320 Maximum Landing Weight

A

142,200 pounds

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15
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A319 Maximum Zero Fuel Weight

A

128,900 pounds

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16
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A320 Maximum Zero Fuel Weight

A

134,400 pounds

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17
Q

Operating Speeds - Both FMGCs Inop

A

.78 Mach / 290 KIAS

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18
Q

Best Climb Rate

A

280 KIAS

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19
Q

Best Climb Angle

A

Green Dot

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20
Q

Pressure Altitude Maximum with Passenger Oxygen Masks Deployed?

A

10,000 feet (terrain permitting)

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21
Q

Maximum wind for passenger door operation?

A

65 knots

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22
Q

Maximum speed flight deck window open?

A

200 KIAS

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23
Q

Maximum speed for Windshield Wipers

A

230 KIAS

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24
Q

Maximum Cabin PSI (Safety Relief)

A

8.6 PSI Differential

25
Q

Maximum Negative Cabin Pressure Differential?

A

-1.0 PSI differential

26
Q

What is the cabin pressure differential requirement to open the Ram Air Inlet?

A

Open only if cabin differential pressure is less than 1 PSI.

27
Q

What restrictions exist when using HP ground air (HP Ground Unit)?

A

Do not use HP ground air with APU bleed air to avoid bleed system damage.

28
Q

What restriction exists with powering the electrical system on the ground in extremely hot weather?

A

The electrical system should not be powered for more than 2 hours without a cooling system when OAT is above 49 degrees C.

29
Q

Maximum cabin altitude?

A

10,000 feet - exceptions to maintain MEA or in an emergency

30
Q

What restriction exists which using external conditioned ground air on the ground?

A

Using external conditioned air simultaneously with the packs is prohibited. (… to Prevent chattering of the non-return valve.)

31
Q

When can you use Wing Anti-Ice on the ground?

A

Never! Wing Anti-Ice is not permitted on the ground.

32
Q

What bleed source is required for use of Wing Anti-Ice

A

Engine Bleed Air- use of APU bleed air for wing anti-ice is not permitted

33
Q

Some United Airbus aircraft have Autoland restrictions at what airports?

A

Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage, Fairbanks and St John’s (4 Pacific - 1 Atlantic)

34
Q

Autoland capability has been demonstrated at what airport facilities?

A
  • CAT II and III ILS beams
  • Glideslope angles between -2.5 & 3.15 (inclusive)
  • Airport elevation up to 6,500
35
Q

ROLL OUT mode (Autoland) has been demonstrated under what runway conditions?

A

Dry & Wet Runways

36
Q

Autoland - Maximum Winds - A319

A

Headwind: 20 Knots (15 Knots- Single Engine)

Crosswind: 20 Knots (15 Knots - UAL) (10 Knots - Single Engine)

Tailwind: 10 Knots (5 knots if Flaps 3) (5 knots if Field Elevation > 5,750 feet)

37
Q

Autoland - Maximum Winds - A320

A

Headwind: 30 Knots
Crosswind: 20 Knots (15 Knots-UAL)
Tailwind: 10 Knots

38
Q

What are the Reverse Thrust restrictions when auto landing?

A

When autolanding with an inoperative engine or reverser, use of the remaining reverser is limited to idle reverse.

39
Q

Maximum pitch attitude for Autopilot engagement?

A

18 Degrees

40
Q

How many seconds after liftoff may the autopilot be engaged?

A

5 seconds

41
Q

Autopilot Minimum Engagement Height - Go-Arouns

A

100 Feet

42
Q

Autopilot Minimum Engagement Height - Circle to Land

A

500 Feet

43
Q

Autoland Minimums: CAT 2 (Fail Passive)

A

100 Feet DH

44
Q

Autoland Minimums: CAT 3 (Fail Passive)

A

50 Feet DH

45
Q

Autoland Minimums: CAT 3 (Fail Operational)

A

100 Feet AH

46
Q

When conducting a Single Engine Autoland, what is the required Flap Configuration.

A

Flaps Full

47
Q

Autoland requires which FMA indication?

A

CAT 3 Single or CAT 3 Dual.
(Autoland not authorized with CAT 1 or CAT 2 FMAs)

48
Q

What restriction exists when Autolanding with Asymmetric Reverse Thrust?

A

Operable reverser is limited to reverse idle only.

49
Q

Maximum continuous load per generator?

A

100% (90 KVA)

50
Q

Maximum load per Transformer Rectifier (TR)?

A

200 amps

51
Q

Maximum duration for a Takeoff/Go-Around Thrust setting? (Flex or TOGA)

A

5 minutes

Note: Increased to 10 minutes with an engine out.

52
Q

Maximum EGT for TOGA or FLEX thrust setting?

A

635 Deg. C

53
Q

Maximum N1/N2 speed for Flex or TOGA thrust setting?

A

100%

54
Q

Minimum Engine Oil Pressure?

A

60 PSI

55
Q

Maximum Engine Oil Temperature?

A

165 Deg C - (15 minute duration)
155 Deg C - (No time duration- Continuous)

56
Q

What are the engine warm up requirements?

A

1) To ensure center tank pump test completion- both engines must operate for a minimum of two minutes before takeoff

2) To avoid thermal shock - an engine shut down for more than 2 hours must operate for a minimum of 5 minutes prior to takeoff

57
Q

Engine Cool Down Requirements?

A

1) Allow the engines to operate for 3 minutes prior to shutdown
2) If reverse limited to Idle on landing, reduce time to 2 minutes after clearing the runway.

58
Q

When is reverse thrust on the ground prohibited?

A

Power-Back Operations

A320 FM (3 decks)

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