Limitations 2023 Flashcards
Wingspans A319,A320
111 feet, 10 inches
Wingspan A320 Sharklet and A321 Sharklet
117 Feet, 5 inches
Tailstrike A319 Strut Compressed
13.9 degrees
Tailstrike A320,A320 NEO Strut Compressed
11.7 degrees
Tailstrike A321 Strut Compressed
9.7 degrees
Tailstrike A319 Strut Extended
15.5 degrees
Tailstrike A320 Strut Extended
13.5 degrees
Tailstrike A320 NEO Strut Extended
13.7 degrees
Tailstrike A321 Strut Extended
11.2 degrees
Maximum certified altitude
FL398
Runway slope (mean)
+/- 2%
Runway Altitude
9,200 feet
Normal runway width
45m (148 feet)
Maximum demonstrated crosswind (takeoff and landing)
38 knots (guest included)
Maximum tailwind for takeoff
15 knots
Maximum tailwind for landing
10 knots
Maximum wind for passenger door operation
65 knots
Cockpit window open max speed
200 knots
Maximum speed with landing gear extended (VLE)
280 knots / M.67
Maximum speed landing gear extension (VLO)
250 Knots / M.60
Maximum speed landing gear retraction (VLO retract)
220 Knots / M.54
Maximum tire speed (ground speed)
195 knots
When the taxi weight is higher than 167,550 pounds (76,000kg) taxi speed should not exceed during a turn
20 knots
Wipers maximum operating speed
230 knots
Maximum landing weight A320 NEO
148,591 pounds
Maximum landing weight A320
145,505 pounds
Maximum landing weight A319
137,788 pounds
Maximum landing weight A321
171,519 pounds
APU bleed use with air start unit
APU bleed should not be used at the same time when using a HP air start unit.
Maximum cabin pressure positive differential pressure
9.0 PSI
Maximum cabin pressure negative differential pressure
-1.0 PSI
Cabin pressure safety relief valve pressure setting is
8.6 PSI
Pack use with LP air conditioning unit
The flight crew must not use conditioned air from the packs and from the LP air conditioning unit at the same time, to prevent any adverse effect on the air conditioning system.
Minimum hight Auto Pilot usage Circling Approach
600ft AGL
-100 feet
Minimum height Auto Pilot usage ILS approach with CAT 2 or 3 (single or dual) is displayed on the FMA
0ft AGL if autoland
Minimum hight Auto Pilot usage at Go-Around (AP or FD engagement)
100 feet AGL
Minimum hight Auto Pilot usage All other phases of flight
500 feet AGL (A319,A320)
900 feet AGL (A321)
900 feet AGL (A321)
Use of the AP or FD in open DES or DES mode is not permitted in approach, unless the FCU altitude is set at or above.
Highest of:
Minimum or 500 feet (A319,A320)
900 feet (A321)
NAV mode maybe used in the terminal area provided that
- GPS primary is available
- The appropriate RNP is checked or entered on the MCDU, and high accuracy is displayed or
- FMS navigation is cross checked with nav aid raw data
If one engine is inoperative, it is NOT permitted to use the autopilot to perform non-precision approaches in the following modes
FINAL APP, NAV V/S, NAV/FPA
only FD use is permitted
Power plant EGT limits for (502-656,690-694)
A319,A320
Takeoff go around All engines 5 min, EGT 635
Takeoff go around One engine 10 min, EGT 635
Takeoff go around MCT No limit EGT 610
Starting on ground 635
Starting in air 635
Power plant EGT limits for (657-687) A321 ceo
Takeoff go around All engines 5 min, EGT 650
Takeoff go around One engine 10 min, EGT 650
MCT No limit, EGT 610
Start on the ground 635
Start in flight/ground 635
Power plant EGT limits for (901-986) A320 NEO
Takeoff go around all engines 5min, EGT 1083
Takeoff go around one engine 10 min, EGT 1083
Takeoff go around MCT no limit EGT 1043
Start on the ground/air 1083
Minimum starting oil temperature (N502NK-N698NK) (901-986)
-40 c
Minimum oil temperature before IDLE is exceeded (N502NK-N698NK)
-10 c
What is considered a engine start cycle for (502-698)
A standard automatic start that includes only one start attempt, is considered one cycle
Starter limits (502-698) CEO
- One start is one cycle
- ground starts (automatic or manual), 15 s pause between successive cycles
- 30 minute cooling period after 3 failed cycles or 5 minutes of continuous crank
- For manual start, observe a 2 minute maximum cycle time
- For crank, observe a 5 minute maximum cycle time
- The starter must not be run when N2 is above 10% on the ground and 18% inflight
What is considered a engine start cycle for (901-986)
A standard automatic start that includes up to 2 start attempts, is considered one cycle
Starter limits (901-986) NEO
- 2 starts is 1 cycle
- For ground start (automatic or manual) a 35 second pause is required between successive cycles
- A 15 minute cooling period is required, subsequent to 3 failed cycles, or 15 minute of continuous or cumulative crank
- Starter must not be run when N2 is above 20%
Minimum speed for max reverse
70 knots, Idle reverse is permitted down to aircraft stop.
Maximum fuel imbalance INFLIGHT and at LANDING Inner tanks (outer tanks balanced) Tank fuel quantity (heavier tank) (502-536 / 601-656 / 690-698 / 901-928)
3,306 pounds
Maximum fuel imbalance at TAKEOFF Wing Tanks (657-687) A321
882 pounds
Minimum fuel quantity for TAKEOFF
3,307 pounds
Maximum brake temperature for takeoff
300 c
CG limits
Clean configuration………-1.0g to +2.5g
Other configuration…………0g to +2.0g
Takeoff is NOT permitted on which runway conditions
Wet Ice
Takeoff is NOT recommended on which runway conditions
Water on top compact snow
Dry snow
Wet snow over ice
Maximum Operating speed Vmo/Mmo
Vmo…………350kt Mmo………….M0.82
Mom…………M0.82
Can the APU be started and operated even if the LOW OIL LEVEL ECAM advisory is displayed
Yes, maintenance action is required within the next 10 hours of APU operation
How many start attempts on the APU
After three consecutive APU start attempts, the Flight Crew must wait 60 min before a new start attempt.
Engine Start crosswind max speed
Engine is able to start in crosswind up to 35kt
Maximum operating altitude with slats and/or flaps extended
20,000ft
Fuel Imbalance at TAKEOFF: Inner Tanks (Outer Tanks Balanced) (502-536 / 601-656 / 690-698 / 901-990)
Maximum Asymmetry 1,102 LB
Fuel Temperature
For JET A only, if TAT reaches -34 c, monitor on FUEL SD page that fuel temperature remains higher than -36 C
Automatic Approach, Landing, and Rollout ILS Category II Minimum Decision height?
100 feet AGL
Special Authorization CAT II (SA CAT II) Minimum decision height?
100 feet AGL
Other than standard CAT II (OTS CAT II) minimum decision height?
100 feet AGL
ILS Category III FAIL Passive (single) minimum decision height?
50 feet AGL
ILS Category III Fail Operational (DUAL) Alert height?
100 feet AGL
CAT III without DH: Minimum Runway Visual Range?
300 RVR
Maximum one tire per gear is deflated (consider three gear) Maximum taxi speed during turn?
7 knots
If two tires are deflated on the same main gear (maximum one main gear) Maximum taxi speed?
3 knots
For the nose wheel steering (NWS) angle Maximum NWS angle with damage tire?
30 degrees
Nosewheel steering (NWS) Maximum NWS angle?
+/- 85 degrees
ENG oil quantity 502-698 CEOs
(V2500): Check that the oil quantity is at or above 11 qt. +
estimated consumption (average estimated consumption
~ 0.3 qt./h).
ENG oil quantity check for (PW1100G):
Above 14 quarts, if OTS -30 Check that the oil quantity is at, or above 16.5 quarts
Airflow supplied by the ground cart shall not exceed?
2.60 lb/s
MAX continuous load per TR?
200 AMP
Hydraulic system normal operating pressure?
3,000 PSI +/- 200 PSI
Max altitude for APU start (on A/C power) and operations?
FL410
Minimum use of autopilot ILS approach when CAT1 is displayed on the FMA
160 ft AGL
Minimum use of autopilot in approach with FINAL APP, V/S, or FPA mode?
250 ft AGL
When is reduced thrust at takeoff not permitted?
Contaminated runways, when outside temperature is within 10 degrees of flex temperature.
Autopilot Minimum ILS CAT 1 on FMA
160 AGL
A321 NEO Max Landing Weight
174,606