Limitations

Question 1

Maximum TO and landing tailwind component

Answer 1

15 kts (approved airfields only), otherwise 10kts

Question 2

Maximum speeds

Answer 2

• Vmo 340kts / Mmo.82
• Observe gear placards
  
  • 1 - 250 | 15 - 200
  • 2 - 250 | 25 - 190
  • 5 - 250 | 30 - 175
  • 10 - 210 | 40 - 162
• Observe flap placards
  
  • Extend - 270/.82
  • Retract - 235kts
  • Extended - 340kts/.82

Question 3

Maximum operating altitude

Answer 3

41.000 ft

Question 4

Maximum TO and landing altitude

Answer 4

8.400 ft

Question 5

Maximum demonstrated TO and landing crosswind? Max SFC W/V?

Answer 5

For DRY or WET(GOOD) - 33 kts

25 for T/O if not

• => F5 T/O
• => 25%
• RWY =>45m
• BA=>GOOD

Max SFV wind (or gust) 60 kts

Question 6

Maximum Taxi Weight

Answer 6

B737-800: YF501 78,217 kg

B737-700: YA573 69,625 kg

Question 7

Maximum TO Weight

Answer 7

B737-800: 77,900 kg

B737-700: 69,399 kg

Question 8

Maximum Landing Weight

Answer 8

B737-800: 65,317 kg

B737-700: 58,059 kg

Question 9

Maximum Zero Fuel Weight

Answer 9

B737-800: 61,688 kg

B737-700: 54,657 kg

Question 10

Maximum cabin differential pressure

Answer 10

9.1 psi Note: With engine bleed air switches ON, do not operate the AC packs in HIGH for TO, approach or landing

Question 11

When do you need to put engine thermal anti-ice (TAI) on?

Answer 11

When icing conditions exist or are anticipated, except during climb and cruise below -40 SAT. There is a low risk of icing at these low temperatures due high compressor power of the engine and low humidity.

Question 12

When A/P is engaged, may you use aileron trim?

Answer 12

No! That is prohibited

Question 13

From which altitude may you engage A/P?

Answer 13

From 400 ft AGL onwards after take off

Question 14

What is the minimum use height (MUH) for single channel A/P operation?

Answer 14

B737-800: 158 ft AGL

B737-700: 140 ft AGL

Question 15

Engines and APU: Which colour are maximum and minimum limits? And caution limits?

Answer 15

Max and min: RED Caution: AMBER

Question 16

When do you need to have engine ignition ON?

Answer 16

Engine ignition must be on for:
• takeoff
• landing
• operation in heavy rain
• anti-ice operation.

Question 17

Intentional selection of reverse thrust in flight is prohibited. True or false?

Answer 17

True

Question 18

APU bleed + electrical load at which max altitude?

Answer 18

10.000 ft

Question 19

APU bleed at which max altitude?

Answer 19

17.000 ft

Question 20

APU electrical load at which max altitude?

Answer 20

41.000 ft

Question 21

When may the APU bleed valve be open?

Answer 21

During engine start, but avoid engine power above idle

Question 22

When must the APU bleed valve be closed?

Answer 22

When ground air is connected and isolation valve is open When engine no. 1 bleed valve is open When isolation and engine no. 2 bleed valves are open

Question 23

Maximum flap extension altitude?

Answer 23

20.000 ft

Question 24

Holding in icing conditions with flaps extended is prohibited. True or false?

Answer 24

True

Question 25

Below which radio altitude may you not deploy the speed brakes in flight?

Answer 25

RA less than 1.000 ft

Question 26

What is the maximum detent for the speed brakes during flight?

Answer 26

Do not extend the lever beyond the FLIGHT detent

Question 27

Is a landing with flaps 15 a normal or non-normal procedure?

Answer 27

Flaps 15 normal landings are prohibited. A Flaps 15 landing may be performed when required by a non-normal procedure.

Question 28

Scheduled lateral imbalance between main tanks 1 and 2 must be...?

Answer 28

Zero

Question 29

Random fuel imbalance during taxi, TO, flight or landing must not exceed ... ?

Answer 29

453 kg

Question 30

Do not apply brakes until after touchdown. True or false?

Answer 30

True

Question 31

Normal bank angle

Answer 31

Between 25-30 degrees of bank More than 35 degrees of bank are steep turns.

Question 32

When flying without A/T, which power settings do we use? Take off Climb Go around Max cont (AEO) Mac cont (OEI) Max thrust

Answer 32

Take off 95% Climb 90% Go around 95% Max cont (AEO) 90% Max cont (OEI) 95% Max thrust 100% In case of high TOM, use 100% for take off and 95% for climb.

Question 33

What are the EGT temp limits?

Answer 33

* Redline: 950\*C * Start limit: 725\*C

Question 34

What is the sever turbulence air penetration speed?

Answer 34

280 KIAS / .76M whichever is lower (CLB & DESC only)

Question 35

What is the maximum operating **latitude**?

Answer 35

82 deg N and 82 deg S in most areas

Question 36

Can you operate HF radios during refuelling?

Answer 36

No, you are not allowed.

Question 37

Does the standby alt meet the accuracy requirements of RVSM airspace?

Answer 37

No, it does not.

Question 38

Can you take-off with one or both engine bleed air switches ON and the air conditioning packs in HIGH? What about approach or landing?

Answer 38

With either one or both engine bleed air switches ON, do **not** operate the air conditioning packs in HIGH for takeoff, approach or landing.

Question 39

Name the maximum **headwind, tailwind and crosswind** components, when conducting a dual channel Cat II or Cat III landing predicated on autoland operations? What about **glideslope angles** and **flaps** used?

Answer 39

Maximum allowable wind speeds, when conducting a dual channel Cat II or Cat III landing predicated on autoland operations, are: • Headwind 25 knots • Crosswind 20 knots • Tailwind 10 knots. ``` Maximum and minimum glideslope angles for autoland are 3.25 degrees and 2.5 degrees respectively. # Autoland capability may only be used with flaps 30 or 40 and both engines operative. ```

Question 40

Which VHF radio antenna do you use on the ground for ATC comms?

Answer 40

Use the VHF radio connected to the **top of fuselage antenna** for primary ATC communications on the ground.

Question 41

After which amount of max consecutive starts do you need to let the starter cooldown?

Answer 41

After **three** consecutive aborted start attempts, a **fifteen minute** cooling period is required.

Question 42

What is the Alternate flap duty cycle?

Answer 42

* When extending or retracting flaps with the ALTERNATE FLAPS position switch, allow 15 seconds 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 5 minutes cooling before attempting another extension.

Question 43

Beyond which latitude must you not attempt ADIRU alignment?

Answer 43

ADIRU alignment must not be attempted at latitudes greater than **78 degrees 15 minutes.**

Question 44

What is the maximum runway slope?

Answer 44

-/+ 2 degrees

Question 45

Above with flap setting do speedbrakes need to be retracted?

Answer 45

Flaps 15 or more