Limitations

Question 1

What is the maximum takeoff and landing tailwind component?

Answer 1

• 10 knots

Question 2

What is the maximum operating altitude?

Answer 2

• 41,000’

Question 3

What is the maximum flap operating altitude?

Answer 3

• 20,000’

Question 4

What is the maximum crosswind limitation?

Answer 4

• 38 knots sustained crosswind w/ RCC 6

Question 5

What is the turbulent air penetration speed below 10,000’ MSL?

Answer 5

• 250 KIAS

Question 6

What is the turbulent air penetration speed above 10,000’ MSL?

Answer 6

• 270 KIAS/0.76 MACH (whichever speed is lower)

Question 7

What is the maximum gear extension speed?

Answer 7

• 250 KIAS

Question 8

What is the maximum gear retraction speed?

Answer 8

• 250 KIAS

Question 9

What is the maximum gear extended speed?

Answer 9

• 250 KIAS

Question 10

What is the maximum tire ground speed?

Answer 10

• 195 KIAS

Question 11

What are the maximum flap operating speeds?

Answer 11

• flaps 1 = 230 KIAS
• flaps 2 = 215 KIAS
• flaps 3 = 200 KIAS
• flaps 4 = 180 KIAS
• flaps 5 = 180 KIAS
• flaps FULL = 165 KIAS

Question 12

What is the design maneuvering speed?

Answer 12

• below 240 KIAS

Question 13

What is the definition of icing conditions?

Answer 13

• When the Static Air Temperature (SAT) on the ground/takeoff or Total Air Temperature (TAT) in flight is 10° C or below and visible moisture of any form is present or operating on contaminated surfaced

Question 14

What is the limitation regarding Engine and Wing Anti-Ice operation on the ground?

Answer 14

• during taxi and takeoff, the MCDU DATASET MENU must set to ALL when SAT is 10° C or below and icing conditions exist or are anticipated to be encountered below 1700 AFE

Question 15

What is the maximum fuel imbalance between tanks?

Answer 15

• 790 lbs

Question 16

What is the limitation regarding crossfeed operations?

Answer 16

• the XFEED selector must set to OFF during takeoff and landing

Question 17

What is the maximum altitude for single pack operation?

Answer 17

• 31,000’

Question 18

What are the operational limitations regarding using flaps?

Answer 18

• the maximum altitude w/ flaps extended is 20,000’
• enroute use of flaps is prohibited
• do not hold in icing conditions w/ flaps extended
• the use of flaps 4 during approach and landing is prohibited

Question 19

What is the minimum engagement height for autopilot?

Answer 19

• 400 ft AGL

Question 20

What is the minimum use height (approach) for autopilot?

Answer 20

• 50 ft AGL

Question 21

What are the limitations regarding warm-up and cool-down?

Answer 21

• before applying takeoff thrust, allow the engines to warm-up for a minimum of 2 minutes
• a 2 minute cool-down must be observed prior to shutting down an engine

Question 22

When are reduced thrust takeoffs prohibitted?

Answer 22

• the runway if contaminated w/ standing water, slush, snow, or ice
• windshear is present or suspected
• performance mandates no FLEX

Question 23

What do the different EICAS engine limit display markings mean?

Answer 23

• red = maximum and minimum limitations
• amber = caution range
• green = normal operating range

Question 24

When is single engine taxi not authorized?

Answer 24

• braking action is less than good
• RVR is less than 1,200’

Question 25

What are the operational limitations regarding the APU?

Answer 25

• maximum altitude for bleed = 15,000 ft
• maximum altitude to assist engine start = 21,000 ft
• maximum altitude to start = 30,000 ft
• maximum altitude to operate = 33,000 ft

Question 26

What is the definition of a stabilized approach?

Answer 26

• from 1,000’ above TDZE the aircraft must be in the final landing configuration, on correct vertical path w/ a descent rate of 1,000 FPM or less, and correct lateral path
• from 500’ above TDZE the aircraft must be at calculated approach speed (+10, -5) w/ both engine spooled