Limitations Flashcards
Max runway slope
+/- 2%
Max runway altitude
9200’
Nominal runway width
150’
Note:A319 and A320 can operate to runways as narrow as 98’ when operated in accordance with the “Narrow Runway Operations” procedure in the Supplemental section.
Max crosswind demonstrated
38 knots (gust included)
Max tailwind - takeoff
15 knots
Max tailwind - landing
10 knots
Max wind for pax door operation
65 knots
Max wind for cargo door opening
40 knots (50 knots if nose is into the wind or door is on leeward side)
Max wind before cargo door must be closed
65 knots
Load Acceleration Limits
Clean configuration
-1g to +2.5g
Load Acceleration Limits
Slats and flaps extended
0g to +2.0g
Max takeoff weight
169,700 lbs
Max landing weight
145,500 lbs
A319/A320 Turbulent Air Penetration Speed
- At or above FL200, maintain 275 knots/.76 Mach.
* Below FL200, maintain 250 knots.
A321 Turbulent Air Penetration Speed
- At or above FL200, maintain 300 knots/.76 Mach.
* Below FL200, maintain 270 knots.
Max with landing gear extended
280 knots/M.67
Max landing gear extension
250 knots
Max landing gear retraction
220 knots
Max altitude landing gear may be extended
FL250
Tires: Max ground speed
195 knots
Windshield Wiper In Use
Max speed
230 knots
Cockpit Window Open
Max speed
200 knots
A320/A321 Taxi Speed
Max speed during a turn if weight
> 167,500 lbs . . . . .20 knots
Max positive differential pressure
8.6 psi
Max negative differential pressure
-1.0 psi
Low Pressure (LP) ground unit:
- Do not use conditioned air simultaneously from pack and LP ground unit (to avoid chattering of non-return valves).
- Airflow supplied by the ground cart shall not exceed 2.60 lb/s.
High Pressure (HP) ground unit:
•Do not use HP ground unit when the APU is supplying bleed air to avoid bleed system damage.
Avionics Ventilation System
49°C No limit
Minimum Altitude for Autopilot Use
Takeoff with SRS mode
100’ AGL
Minimum Altitude for Autopilot Use
Takeoff without SRS mode
900’ AGL
Minimum Altitude for Autopilot Use
Go-around
100’ AGL
Use of AP or FD in OP DES or DES mode is not authorized during approach below
Minimums, 500’ (A319/320), 900’ (A321), whichever is higher.
Autoland Engine Inoperative Approaches/Flap settings.
CAT II and III fail passive autoland are approved in configuration 3 and FULL, and only if engine-out procedures are completed before reaching 1000 feet on approach.
The use of an autopilot to fly a Non-Precision Engine Inoperative Approach.
Using NAV or FINAL APP lateral modes is not authorized. Only FD is permitted in this case.
NAV mode may be used in the terminal area, provided
- GPS PRIMARY is available,
- HIGH accuracy is displayed, or
- Navaid raw data is monitored.
Maximum field elevation for an autoland is
- 9200’ (A319)
- 6500’ (A320)
- 5750’ (A321)
Autolands may be accomplished using flaps
FLAPS 3 or FLAPS FULL up to the maximum landing weight of the aircraft.
Note:In case of emergency, an autoland may be performed up to 152,117 lbs (A319).
Category IIIB
• The FMA must display
CAT 3 DUAL
Category IIIA
•The FMA must display
CAT 3 DUAL or CAT 3 SINGLE
Category I
•The FMA must display
CAT 3 DUAL or CAT 3 SINGLE.
•Autolands to CAT I runways are authorized.
Automatic Landing Maximum Wind
Tailwind
10 knots
Automatic Landing Maximum Wind
Crosswind
15 knots
Automatic Landing Maximum Wind
Headwind
30 knots
Max continuous load per generator
100% (90 kVA)
Max continuous load per TR
200 A
Maximum altitude with flaps and/or slats extended
20,000’
For Jet A only, if TAT reaches
-34°C, monitor ECAM FUEL page that fuel temperature remains warmer than -36°C
Minimum Fuel Quantity for Takeoff
3307 lbs and the WING TK LO LVL warning must not be displayed on the ECAM
Normal hydraulic operating pressure
3000 psi +/- 200 psi
Maximum brake temperature for takeoff
300°C
brake fans off
The APU starter duty cycle
3 consecutive start attempts. After the third start attempt, wait 60 minutes before attempting 3 more cycles
Air bleed extraction from the APU for wing anti-ice
Is not permitted
The APU may be started (with normal A/C power supply) and operated up to
39,100’
The maximum altitude for a battery start (emergency electrical configuration) of the APU
FL250
The maximum altitude for APU Air bleed extraction
FL200 with one pack operating and FL150 with two packs operating
Oil temperature
Minimum prior to exceeding idle
-10°C
Oil temperature
Minimum prior to takeoff
50°C
Oil temperature
Maximum continuous temperature
155°C
Oil temperature
Maximum transient temperature
165°C
15 min
Oil temperature
Minimum starting temperature
-40°C
Minimum oil pressure
60 psi
Engine Starter Limitations
2 minutes on 15 seconds off 2 minutes on 15 seconds off 1 minute on 30 minutes off
Running engagement of the starter
N2 is above 10% on ground, or 18% in flight
Takeoff at reduced thrust
Is not permitted on contaminated runways or known windshear conditions