Limitations

Question 1

Maximum Takeoff and Landing Tailwind Component

Answer 1

15 kts

Question 2

Turbulent Air Penetration Speed

-400 & - 8

Answer 2

-400: 290-310KIAS / .82-.85 whichever is lower
-8: 310 KIAS / .83M whichever is lower

Question 3

Limitations for operation of weather radarand HF radios

HF radios not a # limitation

Answer 3

-Avoid weather radar operation in a hangar
-Do not operate HF radios during refueling operations

Question 4

1. Max Takeoff and Landing Alt
2. Max Field Elevation
3. Max Operating Altitude (-400/-8)

Not a # Limitation

Answer 4

1) 10,000PA
2) 9500 MSL
3) -400: 45,100 -8: 43,100

Question 5

Maximum Allowable in-flight diff CA & FO Altitude Displays - RVSM

Not a # Limitation

Answer 5

200’

Question 6

Maximum Allowable on the ground altitude siplay differences for RVSM

(Diff between FO & CA + Field Elevation)

Not a # Limitation

Answer 6

Sea-5K: 35’& 75’
5K-9.5K: 40’ & 75’

Question 7

Target O2 Pressure

Not a # Limitation

Answer 7

Land - 950 PSI
Ocean - 1200 PSI

Question 8

409MC:

MTOW
MLW

Not a # Limitation

Answer 8

396,893
302,092

Question 9

Maximum Differential Pressure

Maximum Allowable Cabin Pressure Differential T/O and Landing

Not a # Limitation

Answer 9

9.4 PSI

0.11 PSI

Question 10

Aileron trim with autopilot engaged

Answer 10

Use of aileron trim with the autopilot engaged is prohibited

Question 11

Autopilot minimum engagement height

Answer 11

250’

Question 12

When must an autopilot be disengaged on non ILS app?

Answer 12

Autopilot must be disengaged before airplane descends more than 50’ below minimums unless:

-Coupled to an ILS glideslope and localizer
-or-
-In the Go Around Mode

Question 13

What is the minimum height the autopilot can remain engaged without LAND 3 or LAND 2?

Answer 13

100’ RA

Question 14

Maximum Headwind and Crosswind and Tailwind for Autoland (non CAT II/III)

Answer 14

25 Kts (H and X)
15 Kts (Tailwind)

Question 15

Maximum Crosswind CAT II/III Autoland

Answer 15

15 Kts

Question 16

Maximum and Minimum Glideslope Angle Automatic Landing

Answer 16

2.5-3.25 Degrees

Question 17

Flaps for Autoland

Answer 17

Flaps 25 or 30 Only

Question 18

Minimum Altitude FLCH on Final Approach

Answer 18

Do not use FLCH on final approach below 1,000’ AFE

Question 19

When must continuous ignition be ON?

Not a # Limitation

Answer 19

Heavy Rain
Icing Conditions
Volcanic Ash
Severe Turbulence
Standing water or Slush

Question 20

Reverse Thrust Limitations

Answer 20

-Intentional selection in flight prohibted

-Backing the airplane with reverse thrust prohibited

Question 21

APU Operation

Not a # Limitation

Answer 21

Do Not Start in Flight
No AC power provided in flight
Only one pac up to 15000
3 packs on ground, except for engine starting
20000 max altitude
Do not operate below -1000’ PA

Question 22

APU Start Cycles

Not a # Limitation

Answer 22

1 and 2 (Batt 1 min / TR 1 min)
2 and 3 (1 min / 10 min)
3 and 4 (75 min / 75 min)

Question 23

Flight Controls

Answer 23

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

Question 24

Max Flaps Alt

Answer 24

20,000’

Question 25

RNAV and RNP Ops ## Footnote Not a # Limitation

Answer 25

1. - Don't delete or add waypoints to RNAV/RNP DPs or STARS 2. If unable to comply with requirements of procedure advice ATC asap 3. Must go around if "UNABLE RNP" displays on RNAV app unless visual ref established and maintained 4. Not auth to fly a published procedure unless retrievable by name from nav database 5. NA for RNAV (RNP) or RNP (AR) approaches

Question 26

VNAV Path Angle | Not a # Limitation

Answer 26

VNAV to DA NA if path less than 2.75 or more than 3.5 degrees

Question 27

**VNAV Selection**

Answer 27

**IF** leveling off within 2000' **after** changing altimeter setting from QNE to QNH, or QNE to QNH, -do not use VNAV to execute the level-off if QNH is less than **29.70IN/1006 hPa**. -After the level off is complete VNAV may be re-engaged

Question 28

Max Tank Fuel Temp Min Tank Fuel Temp | Not a # Limitation

Answer 28

+54 C +3C above fuel freezing point (-37 amber in EICAS) *The use of Fuel System Icing Inhibitor additives does not change minimum fuel tank temp limit*

Question 29

What fuel density limits gross weight? | Not a # Limitation

Answer 29

Fuel densities less than 2.92kg (6.43 lbs) / gallon. ## Footnote at fuel densities greater than 2.92 kg / 6.43 lbs per gallon structural takeoff weight not limited by fuel density

Question 30

What is the Wingspan of the -400F

Answer 30

213' / 64.9m

Question 31

Height overall -400F (Ground to top of Vert Stabilizer

Answer 31

62'-6.5" / 19.06M 63’/19M

Question 32

Length overall -400F

Answer 32

231' 10" / 70.7M (232’ / 71M)

Question 33

Tip of Nose to End of Body Gear -400F

Answer 33

114' 5.5" / 34.9M (115’ / 35M)

Question 34

Nose - Nose Gear -400F

Answer 34

25' / 7.6M 25’/8M

Question 35

What arc, is the largest arc while turning that determines minimum obstruction clearance path and what is the diameter?l

Answer 35

Wing Tip Radius / 149' / 45.4 M (149ft/46m)

Question 36

What is the minimum pavement width for a 180

Answer 36

153' / 46.6 M 153’/47M

Question 37

Where is the approximate pivot point of a 180

Answer 37

Between engines

Question 38

What's the closest you can turn away from an obstacle without impacting it?

Answer 38

15' or 4.6M of the wing tip (15/5M) 56' / 16.9M of the nose (56/17)

Question 39

What does emergency lighting consist of? | Not a # Limitation

Answer 39

-Door -Aisle -Cross Aisle -Escape Path -Exit Lights -Luminescent Exit Signs -Remote Batteries, charge maintained by DC 4 and good for at least 15 min

Question 40

What is checked on the exterior safety inspection

Answer 40

1) Ensure chocks are in place (at least one per wing gear) 2) Check Landing Gear Door Position (Hydraulic doors open, gear handle in the down position) 3) Ensure Flight Control Surfaces are Clear 4) Ensure APU Exhaust Area is Clear (unless apu already running)

Question 41

When is an exterior pre flight required?

Answer 41

Prior to each flight (At origination of each trip and every en route stop)