Limitations- 2021 CFM Version from Flight Handbook Flashcards
Limitations- 2021 CFM Version from Flight Handbook
Max Operating Altitude
39,000 ft.
Engine Start Max Crosswind
A320 NA, A321 45kts.
Takeoff Crosswind (gusts included)
A320 38 kts., A321 35 kts.
Landing Crosswind (gusts included)
38 kts.
Takeoff & Landing Tailwind
10 kts.
Max Airfield Wind for Takeoff or Landing (ASA)
50 kts or gust factor of 20 kts
Passenger Door Operation
65 kts
Cargo Door Operation
40 kts, 50 kts If aircraft is positioned into the wind or door is on the leeward side
Cargo doors must be closed before the wind speed exceeds:
65 kts
SEVERE TURBULENCE PENETRATION (ASA) Below FL 200
A320 250kts., A321 275 kts.
SEVERE TURBULENCE PENETRATION (ASA) Above FL 200
A320 275 kts/0.76 Mach,
A321 305kts/0.76 Mach
Maximum speed with landing gear extended (VLE)
280 kts / M 0.67
Maximum speed at which the landing gear may be extended
VLO extension
250 kts
Maximum speed at which the landing gear may be retracted
VLO retraction
220 kts
Maximum tire ground speed (AFM)
195 kts
Max speed with Flight Deck window open
200 kts
Max speed when windshield wiper is in use
230 kts
Do not use LP Ground Conditioned Air while:
Packs Operating (avoids valve chatter)
Min AP engagement on Takeoff
100 ft AGL or
at least 5 seconds after liftoff
Min height for AP use in approach with FINAL APP mode
250 ft AGL
Min height for AP use in approach with V/S or FPA mode (ASA)
Applicable MDA/DH or 250 ft
AGL whichever is higher
Min height for AP use on a Circling Maneuver* (ASA)
1000 ft AGL or Circling MDA(H),
whichever is higher
Min height for AP use during ILS when CAT I is displayed on FMA
160 ft AGL
Min height for AP use during a CAT I ILS with CAT II or
CAT III DUAL/SINGLE displayed (ASA)
80 ft AGL
Min height for AP engagement after a manual Go-Around
100 ft AG
Min height for AP Use in all other phases
A320 500 ft AGL, A321 900 ft AGL
Min Oil Quantity for Departure (FCOM/ASA)
14 quarts
Min Oil Temperature for Starting
-40°C
Min Oil Temperature for Takeoff
A320 -10°C, A321 19°C
Max Number of Consecutive Start Cycles
A320 4, A321 3
Min Cooling Period after Max Cycles
15 minutes
Min Pause Between Start Attempts (Ground Start)
A320 20 seconds, A321 60 seconds
Max N2 for Running Re-Engagement of Starter
A320 20%, A321 63%
Speed below which Max Reverse Thrust
SHOULD NOT be used
70 KIAS
APU: After 3 motor Duty Cycles:
Wait 60 minutes before attempting 3 more cycles
Max Alt. Slats and/or Flaps Extended
20,000 ft
Fuel: Takeoff on ____ tank is prohibited.
Center
Max Total Fuel Imbalance for Takeoff
800 lbs
Max Total Fuel Imbalance In-Flight & Landing
1500 lbs
Maximum Brake Temperature for Takeoff
300°C
MAX
Altitude
for: Dual Pack Ops on APU
15,000 ft.
MAX
Altitude
for: Single Pack Ops on APU
22,500 ft.
MAX
Altitude
for: APU ENG Start Assist
20,000 ft
MAX
Altitude
for: APU APU Start during
EMERG ELEC CONFIG
25,000 ft
