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 altitude landing gear may be extended
25,000 feet
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 at takeoff with SRS
100 feet AGL and at least 5 s after takeoff.
Minimum hight Auto Pilot usage Straight-in non-precision approach
Applicable minimums
Minimum hight Auto Pilot usage Circling Approach
600ft AGL
-100 feet
Minimum hight 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)
Takeoff with SRS mode
An internal FMGS logic prevents auto pilot from engaging during the 5 seconds after liftoff