Limitations- 2021 CFM Version from Flight Handbook

Question 1

Max Operating Altitude

Answer 1

39,000 ft.

Question 2

Engine Start Max Crosswind

Answer 2

A320 NA, A321 45kts.

Question 3

Takeoff Crosswind (gusts included)

Answer 3

A320 38 kts., A321 35 kts.

Question 4

Landing Crosswind (gusts included)

Answer 4

38 kts.

Question 5

Takeoff & Landing Tailwind

Answer 5

10 kts.

Question 6

Max Airfield Wind for Takeoff or Landing (ASA)

Answer 6

50 kts or gust factor of 20 kts

Question 7

Passenger Door Operation

Answer 7

65 kts

Question 8

Cargo Door Operation

Answer 8

40 kts, 50 kts If aircraft is positioned into the wind or door is on the leeward side

Question 9

Cargo doors must be closed before the wind speed exceeds:

Answer 9

65 kts

Question 10

SEVERE TURBULENCE PENETRATION (ASA) Below FL 200

Answer 10

A320 250kts., A321 275 kts.

Question 11

SEVERE TURBULENCE PENETRATION (ASA) Above FL 200

Answer 11

A320 275 kts/0.76 Mach,

A321 305kts/0.76 Mach

Question 12

Maximum speed with landing gear extended (VLE)

Answer 12

280 kts / M 0.67

Question 13

Maximum speed at which the landing gear may be extended

VLO extension

Answer 13

250 kts

Question 14

Maximum speed at which the landing gear may be retracted

VLO retraction

Answer 14

220 kts

Question 15

Maximum tire ground speed (AFM)

Answer 15

195 kts

Question 16

Max speed with Flight Deck window open

Answer 16

200 kts

Question 17

Max speed when windshield wiper is in use

Answer 17

230 kts

Question 18

Do not use LP Ground Conditioned Air while:

Answer 18

Packs Operating (avoids valve chatter)

Question 19

Min AP engagement on Takeoff

Answer 19

100 ft AGL or

at least 5 seconds after liftoff

Question 20

Min height for AP use in approach with FINAL APP mode

Answer 20

250 ft AGL

Question 21

Min height for AP use in approach with V/S or FPA mode (ASA)

Answer 21

Applicable MDA/DH or 250 ft

AGL whichever is higher

Question 22

Min height for AP use on a Circling Maneuver* (ASA)

Answer 22

1000 ft AGL or Circling MDA(H),

whichever is higher

Question 23

Min height for AP use during ILS when CAT I is displayed on FMA

Answer 23

160 ft AGL

Question 24

Min height for AP use during a CAT I ILS with CAT II or

CAT III DUAL/SINGLE displayed (ASA)

Answer 24

80 ft AGL

Question 25

Min height for AP engagement after a manual Go-Around

Answer 25

100 ft AG

Question 26

Min height for AP Use in all other phases

Answer 26

A320 500 ft AGL, A321 900 ft AGL

Question 27

Min Oil Quantity for Departure (FCOM/ASA)

Answer 27

14 quarts

Question 28

Min Oil Temperature for Starting

Answer 28

-40°C

Question 29

Min Oil Temperature for Takeoff

Answer 29

A320 -10°C, A321 19°C

Question 30

Max Number of Consecutive Start Cycles

Answer 30

A320 4, A321 3

Question 31

Min Cooling Period after Max Cycles

Answer 31

15 minutes

Question 32

Min Pause Between Start Attempts (Ground Start)

Answer 32

A320 20 seconds, A321 60 seconds

Question 33

Max N2 for Running Re-Engagement of Starter

Answer 33

A320 20%, A321 63%

Question 34

Speed below which Max Reverse Thrust

SHOULD NOT be used

Answer 34

70 KIAS

Question 35

APU: After 3 motor Duty Cycles:

Answer 35

Wait 60 minutes before attempting 3 more cycles

Question 36

Max Alt. Slats and/or Flaps Extended

Answer 36

20,000 ft

Question 37

Fuel: Takeoff on ____ tank is prohibited.

Answer 37

Center

Question 38

Max Total Fuel Imbalance for Takeoff

Answer 38

800 lbs

Question 39

Max Total Fuel Imbalance In-Flight & Landing

Answer 39

1500 lbs

Question 40

Maximum Brake Temperature for Takeoff

Answer 40

300°C

Question 41

MAX
Altitude
for: Dual Pack Ops on APU

Answer 41

15,000 ft.

Question 42

MAX
Altitude
for: Single Pack Ops on APU

Answer 42

22,500 ft.

Question 43

MAX
Altitude
for: APU ENG Start Assist

Answer 43

20,000 ft

Question 44

MAX
Altitude
for: APU APU Start during
EMERG ELEC CONFIG

Answer 44

25,000 ft