Limitations

Question 1

G limits

Answer 1

Clean -1 to +2.5G
Other 0 to +2g

Question 2

Runway width

Answer 2

Nominal 147ft

A321 prohibited from operating on runways less than 147’

Max xwind for t/o on a narrow, contaminated runway is 10kts

Question 3

Max winds

Answer 3

Crosswind demonstrated 38 kts dry/wet including gust
4 (compact snow <-15) 29kts
3 (Dry/wet/ compacted >-15 snow) 25kt
2 (Standing water/ slush) 20kts
1 (Ice cold and dry) 15kt

Tailwind 10-15 fin specific

Cockpit window open 200kts

Question 4

Speeds

Answer 4

Flap/gear placarded
Tire speed 195kts GS
VMC(land) 116kts
Wiper sweep 230kt

Question 5

Autopilot limitations

Answer 5

Takeoff
100AGL, 5s after liftoff

Approach
Final app/VS/FPA 250ft
Cat 1 160ft
Cat 2/3 0ft if Autoland, 80ft Cat 2 manual landing

Other modes 500ft

Single engine:
Final App/Nav VS/Nav/FPA disconnect at FAF

Question 6

Wind limitations Cat 2/3

Answer 6

Headwind
A319 20kt (15kt OEI)
A320 30kt
A321 40kt Cat 2 manual landing / 30kt Cat 3 or Cat 2 Autoland

Crosswind
15kts (AC limitation)
A319 10kts OEI

Tailwind
10kts

Question 7

APU

Answer 7

No restart during fuelling if fail to start or auto shutdown

If fuel spill perform normal APU shutdown

Bleed
Max alt to assist engine start 20000’
Max alt for 1 pack ops 20000’ (22500’ some fins)
Max alt for 2 pack ops 15000’
No APU bleed air for wing anti ice

Question 8

Oil temps

Answer 8

Min operation -40C
Min takeoff -10C

Question 9

Flex takeoff not permitted:

Answer 9

OAT > Flex Temp
Windshear or known temp inversion reported below 1500’AGL
Contaminated runway
Reduced thrust takeoff prohibited in Route Manual
Prohibited by MEL

Question 10

Max altitude Flaps/Slats extended

Answer 10

20000’

Question 11

Icing conditions

Severe icing

Answer 11

OAT (on ground or after t/o) or TAT (in flight) at or below 10C and visible moisture present (fog less than equal to 1sm viz)

Severe icing 5mm or more accretion

Question 12

Max brake temp takeoff (Fans off)

Answer 12

300C

Question 13

Taxi with deflated/damaged tires

Answer 13

Deflated:
One tire per gear turn <7kts
Two tires per gear turn <3kts
Max NMS angle 30 degrees

Tire damage suspected: inspection
More info FCTM/PR-AEP-LG

Question 14

Prohibited Approaches

Answer 14

ILS SA
PRM
RNP AR
Loc BC
NDB
LP/LPV mins

Question 15

Fuel burn rules of thumb

Answer 15

Fuel burn per flight minute
A319/320 50kg
A321 60kg

Per taxi minute
1 engine 9kg
2 engine 15kg

APU burn per hour
130kg