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
Nominal 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(N657NK-N687NK)
A321 NEO (N702NK-N715NK)
A321 171,519 pounds
A321 NEO 174,606 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
Applicable circling min. -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
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
Honeywell APU Maximum altitude assisted engine start
20,000 feet
Hamilton APU maximum altitude engine start
20,000 feet
Hamilton APU maximum altitude air conditioning and pressurization single pack
20,000 feet
Hamilton APU maximum altitude air conditioning and pressurization dual pack
15,000
Is APU bleed air able to be used for wing anti ice
NO
Honeywell APU maximum altitude air conditioning and pressurization single pack
22,500 feet
Honeywell APU maximum altitude air conditioning and pressurization dual pack
15,000
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
Takeoff go around All engines 5 min, EGT 650
Takeoff go around One engine 10 min, EGT 650
Takeoff go around MCT No limit, EGT 610
Start on the ground 635
Start in flight 635
Power plant EGT limits for (901-986) A320 NEO
Takeoff go around all engines 5 min, EGT 1083
Takeoff go around one engine 10 min, EGT 1083
Takeoff go around MCT no limit EGT 1043
Start on the ground 1083
Start in the air 1083
Minimum oil temperature (N502NK-N698NK) (901-986)
-40 c
Minimum oil temperature before IDLE (N502NK-N698NK)
-10 c
Minimum oil temperature before takeoff (N502NK-N698NK)
50 c
Max continuous oil temperature (502-698)
155 c
Maximum transient oil temperature (502-698) for 15 Minutes
165 c
Maximum oil pressure (502-698)
60 PSI
Maximum continues oil temperature (901-986)
151 c
Minimum oil temperature before takeoff (901-986)
52 c
Minimum oil pressure (901-986)
65 PSI
Maximum oil pressure (901-986)
270 PSI
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)
- For ground starts (automatic or manual), a 15 second pause is required between successive cycles
- A 30 minute cooling period is required, subsequent to 3 failed cycles, or 4 minutes of continuous crank, or 5 min cumulated crank.
- For manual start, Do not exceed the 2 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)
- 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%
When should max reverse thrust not be used
Below 70 knots, Idle reverse is permitted down to aircraft stop.
Maximum altitude flaps/slats extended
20,000 feet
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)
882 pounds
Minimum fuel quantity for TAKEOFF
3,307 pounds
Maximum brake temperature for takeoff
300 c
Flight Maneuvering Load Acceleration 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
APU Maximum N Speed
107%
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
Fuel Imbalance at TAKEOFF: Inner Tanks (Outer Tanks Balanced) (502-536 / 601-656 / 690-698 / 901-986)
Maximum Asymmetry 1,102 LB
Fuel Imbalance at TAKEOFF: Outer Tanks (Inner Tanks Balanced) (502-536 / 601-656 / 690-698 / 901-986)
Maximum Asymmetry 815 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 check (V2500)?
(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 generator?
100% (90KVA)
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.
Minimal Runway Width
30m, (99ft)
The maximum wind for FWD and AFT cargo door operation?
40 Knots, or 50 Knots if aircraft nose is into the wind or if the FWD and AFT cargo doors are on the leeward side. The FWD and AFT cargo doors must be closed before wind exceeds 65 Knots.
Maximum Flaps/Slats Speed flaps 1
230kt Holding
Maximum Flaps/Slats Speed flaps 1+F
215kt Takeoff
Maximum Flaps/Slats Speed flaps 2
200kt Takeoff/Approach
Maximum Flaps/Slats Speed flaps 3
185kt Takeoff/Approach/Landing
Maximum Flaps/Slats Speed flaps Full
177kt Landing
Minimum Control Speed for Landing (VMCL)
VMCL 109kt
If the wing fuel temperature exceeds 30C at engine start?
The altitude must be limited to 25,000ft until the center tank is empty.