Limitations Flashcards
Max landing gear extension speed (VLO Extension)
250 knots/M.60
Max Taxi Speed (A320 CEO)
Takeoff weight higher than 167,550 lbs: 20 knots in a turn
A319 Max Landing Weight
137,788 lbs
A320-NEO Max Landing Weight
148,591 lbs
A321-S Max Landing Weight
171,519 lbs
Min Height for AP - All Other Phases
500 ft AGL (A319/A320)
900 ft AGL (A321)
A319/A321: If one engine is inoperative, it is not permitted to use the autopilot to perform NPAs in the following modes:
FINAL APP
NAV V/S
NAV/FPA
* Only FD use is permitted.
EGT Limit for MCT (NEO)
1043 C
Minimum Oil Temperature Before Takeoff (NEO)
52 C
Engine Starter (CEO)
- A standard automatic start that includes only one start attempt is considered one cycle
- For ground starts (automatic or manual), a 15 s pause is required between successive cycles
- A 30 min cooling period is required, subsequent to three failed cycles or 5 min of continuous crank
- For manual start, observe two-minute maximum cycle time
- For crank, observe 5 min maximum cycle time
- The starter must not be run when N2 is above 10% on-ground and 18% in-flight
Engine Starter (NEO)
- A standard automatic start that includes up to two start attempts, is considered one cycle
- For ground starts (automatic or manual), a 35 s pause is required between successive cycles
- A 15 min cooling period is required, subsequent to three failed cycles, or 15 min of continuous or cumulative crank
- The starter must not be run when N2 is above 20%
Maximum Operating Speed Vmo Mmo
350 knots/M.82
A320-S Max Landing Weight
145,505 lbs
NAV mode may be used in the terminal area, provided:
- GPS PRIMARY is available, or
- The appropriate RNP is checked or entered on the MCDU, and HIGH accuracy is displayed, or
- FMS navigation is cross-checked with navaid raw data.
EGT Limit for Takeoff and Go-around (TOGA and FLEX) (A321)
650 C (5 min/10 min in case of engine failure)
Minimum Oil Temperature Before Takeoff (CEO)
50 C
Max Fuel Imbalance - Takeoff (A319/A320-all)
Inner tanks: (Heavier tank full) 1,102 lbs
Max Fuel Imbalance - In Flight and at Landing (A319/A320-all)
Inner tanks: (Heavier tank full) 3,306 lbs
Max Fuel Imbalance - Takeoff (A321-S)
Wing tanks: (Heavier tank full) 882 lbs
Max Altitude for APU Start on Battery Power
25,000 ft
Load Limits
Clean Configuration: -1.0g to +2.5g
Other Configuration: 0g to +2.0g
A319/A320 Wingspan
111 feet, 10 inches
A320-S/A321-S Wingspan
117 feet, 5 inches
A319 Tailstrike Pitch Attitude
L/G Struts Compressed: 13.9
A320 Tailstrike Pitch Attitude
L/G Struts Compressed: 11.7
A321 Tailstrike Pitch Attitude
L/G Struts Compressed: 9.7
Maximum Certified Altitude
FL398
Runway Slope
+/- 2%
Max Runway Altitude
9,200 ft
Nominal Runway Width
45 m (148 ft)
Minimum Runway Width
98 ft with “Operations on Narrow Runways” procedure
Max Crosswind (takeoff and landing)
38 knots (gust included)
Max Tailwind - Takeoff
15 knots
Max Tailwind - Landing
10 knots
Max Wind for PAX Door Operation
65 knots
Cockpit Window Open Maximum Speed
200 knots
Max landing gear retraction speed (VLO Retraction)
220 knots/M.54
Max Tire Speed
195 knots GS
Wipers Maximum Operating Speed
230 knots
A320 Max Landing Weight
145,505 lbs
A321-NEO Max Landing Weight
174,606 lbs
APU Bleed Use With Air Start Unit
The Flight Crew must not use bleed air from the APU BLEED and from the HP Air Start Unit at the same time, to prevent any adverse effect on the Bleed Air System.
Max Positive Differential Pressure
9.0 PSI
Max Negative Differential Pressure
-1.0 PSI
Packs Use With LP Air Conditioning Unit
The Flight Crew must not use conditioned air from the packs and from the LP Air Conditioning Unit at the same time, to prevent any adverse effect on the Air Conditioning system.
Min Height for AP - Takeoff with SRS Mode
100 ft AGL and at least 5 seconds after takeoff
Min Height for AP - In approach with F-G/S, FINAL APP, V/S, or FPA mode
250 ft AGL
Min Height for AP - Circling Approach
600 ft AGL
Min Height for AP - ILS approach with CAT 1 displayed
160 ft AGL
Min Height for AP - ILS approach with CAT 2 or 3 displayed
0 ft AGL if Autoland
80 ft AGL if no Autoland (Ops Specs C071)
Min Height for AP - Manual Go-Around
100 ft AGL
Use of the AP or FD in OPEN DES or DES mode is not permitted in approach, unless the FCU altitude is set at or above:
Highest of:
MDA/MDH or 500 ft (A319/A320)
MDA/MDH or 900 ft (A321)
APU Starter Cycles
After three consecutive APU start attempts, the Flight Crew must wait 60 min before a new start attempt.
EGT Limit for Starting (CEO)
635 C
EGT Limit for Starting (NEO)
1083 C
EGT Limit for Takeoff and Go-around (TOGA and FLEX) (A319/A320-CEO)
635 C (5 min/10 min in case of engine failure)
EGT Limit for Takeoff and Go-around (TOGA and FLEX) (NEO)
1083 C (5 min/10 min in case of engine failure)
EGT Limit for MCT (CEO)
610 C
Minimum Oil Temperature for Starting
-40 C
Minimum Oil Temperature Before IDLE is exceeded (CEO)
-10 C
Minimum Oil Pressure (CEO)
60 PSI
Minimum Oil Pressure (NEO)
65 PSI
Max Reverse Thrust should not be used below:
70 knots (Idle reverse is permitted down to aircraft stop.)
FLEX takeoff is not permitted:
On contaminated runways.
Max Crosswind for Engine Start
35 knots
Max Altitude for Flaps and/or Slats
20,000 ft
For JET A only, if TAT reaches _______, monitor on FUEL SD page that fuel temperature remains higher than _______.
-34 C/-36 C
Max Brake Temp for Takeoff (brake fans off)
300 C
Max Altitude for APU Start (on A/C power) and Operation
FL410
Holding Speeds ICAO
Altitude Upper Speed Limit
Up to 14,000 ft 230 KIAS
14,000 ft - 20,000 ft 240 KIAS
20,000 ft - 34,000 ft 265 KIAS
Above 34,000 ft .83 Mach
Holding Speeds FAA
Levels Normal
To 6,000’ inclusive 200 KIAS
Above 6,000’ to 14,000’ 230 KIAS
Above 14,000’ 265 KIAS
