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F9 A320 Study Guide (Updated 2020) > Limitations > Flashcards

Limitations Flashcards

1
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Load Acceleration (G) Limits

(*no longer BOLD*)

A
  • -1.0g to 2.5g clean
  • 0.0g to 2.0g configured (flaps or slats)
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Runway limitations

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  • +/- 2° slope (mean)
  • 9200’ elevation
  • 148’ (45m) min width
  • 5000’ min length (unless DO approval)
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3
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Maximum Xwind for Takeoff

A

35 knots*
* Include gusts when applying this wind limit

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4
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Maximum Xwind for Landing

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38 knots*
* Include gusts when applying this wind limit

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5
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Maximum Tailwind for Landing

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10 knots

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6
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Maximum Tailwind for Takeoff

A
  • A319 / A320 = 15 knots
  • A321 = 10 knots
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7
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Maximum Wind for Pax Door Operation

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65 knots

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8
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Maximum Wind for Cargo Door Operation

A
  • 40 knots
  • 50 knots Max - If nose into wind or on leeward side. Door closed before wind exceeds 65 kts
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9
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Max Vmo/Mmo

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A

350 knots or .82 mach

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10
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Severe Turbulent Air Penetration Speed

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  • Below FL200 = 250 kts (A321 - 270 kts)
  • FL200 to FL310 = 275 kts (A321 - 300 kts)
  • Above FL310 = 0.76 mach
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11
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Placarded Maximum Flaps / Slats Speeds

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  • Flaps 1 = 230 kt
  • Flaps 1+F = 215 kt
  • Flaps 2 = 200 kt
  • Flaps 3 = 185 kt
  • Flaps Full = 177 kt
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12
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Maximum Altitude at which the Landing Gear may be extended (VLE)

A

25,000’ feet

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12
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Gear Down Speeds

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  • 280 knots or .67 mach w/ gear extended (VLE)
  • 250 knots gear extension (VLO)
  • 220 knots gear retraction (VLO)
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13
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F9 Procedure Flaps / Slats Speeds

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A
  • Flaps 1 = 220 kt
  • Flaps 2 = 190 kt
  • Flaps 3 = 175 kt
  • Flaps Full = 162 kt
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14
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Maximum Tire Speed (Groundspeed)

A

195 knots

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16
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Maximum Speed Windshield Wipers

A

230 knots

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17
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Maximum Speed for Opening of Cockpit Window

A

200 knots

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18
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Max Operating Altitude with Slats/Flaps Extended

A

20,000’ feet

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19
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Taxi speed (A320 & A321)

A

Gross weight > 167,550 lbs
max taxi speed of 20 knots during a turn

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20
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Cabin Pressure Limits

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A
  • 9.0 psi max positive differential
  • -1 psi max negative differential
  • 8.6 psi safety relief setting
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21
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Ram Air Inlet

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If change in pressure is greater than 1 psi, the check valve downstream will not open even if the ram air door has been selected open.

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22
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Air conditioning with LP ground unit

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Do not use conditioned air simultaneously from packs and LP ground unit (to avoid chattering of the non-return valves).

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23
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APU Oil Level

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APU may be started and operated even if the LOW OIL LEVEL ECAM advisory is displayed.

Maintenance action is required within the next 10 hours of APU operation. NOTE: Logbook entry is NOT required w/ this message.

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24
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Avionics Ventilation

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The airplane electrical system should not be powered for more than 2 hours without a cooling system when the OAT is above 49° C.

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25
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Air Conditioning with HP Ground Unit

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Use of an external HP air cart to supply the PACKs is PROHIBITED

26
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APU Starter Limits

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A
  • 3 duty cycles
  • 1 minute cooling periods
  • 60 minutes before attempting 3 more cycles
27
Q

APU Maximum N (Rotor Speed)

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A

107%

(APU auto shuts down at 107% N speed)

28
Q

Autopilot Engagement Limits

A
  • After T/O or GA (SRS indicated) = 100’ AGL
  • Enroute = 900’ AGL
  • RNAV Visual Approach = 500’ AGL
  • Non-precision approaches = DDA/DA
  • Non-autoland ILS w/ CAT 1 on FMA = 160’ AGL
  • Non-autoland ILS w/ CAT 2/3 on FMA = 80’ AGL
  • Autoland ILS (one or two A/P) = Rollout / Taxi speed
28
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APU EGT Limits

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A
  • Max EGT 675° C
  • Max EGT <35,000 1090° C
  • Max EGT >35,000 1120° C
30
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APU Flight Envelope

A

Max altitude for:
• Normal Electrical Start = 39,000’
• BATTERY START (Elec Emer Config) = 25,000’
• One Pack w/Electrical = 22,500’
• Engine Start = 20,000’
• Two Packs w/Electrical = 15,000’
• APU air bleed extraction for wing anti-ice not permitted

31
Q

Autopilot Required (due to visibility)

A

Visibility less than 4000 RVR or 3/4 mile

32
Q

Derived Decision Altitude (DDA)

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A

For non-precision approaches conducted with an applicable MDA, a DDA must be calculated and observed as minima… by adding 50’ to the published MDA.

33
Q

Braking Action for Autoland

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A

Medium or better

34
Q

CAT II Minimums

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A
  • CAT 2 FMA or better
  • 100’ DH
  • 1000 RVR
  • 1 autopilot engaged in APPR mode
  • No A/THR required
35
Q

CAT IIIA Single Minimums

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A
  • CAT 3 Single FMA or better
  • 50’ DH
  • 600 RVR
  • At least 1 autopilot w/ A/THR
36
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CAT IIIA Dual Minimums

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A
  • CAT 3 Dual on FMA
  • 100’ AGL AH
  • 600 RVR
  • Two autopilots engaged in APPR mode
  • A/THR required
37
Q

CAT IIIB Dual Minimums

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A
  • CAT 3 Dual on FMA
  • 100’ AGL AH
  • 300 RVR
  • 2 autopilots engaged in APPR mode
  • A/THR required
38
Q

Autoland Wind Restrictions

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A
  • 30 kt Headwind (20 kt - A319)
  • 15 kt Crosswind
  • 10 kt Tailwind (5 kt - A319)
  • VLS wind correction Min 5 kt - Max 15 kt
39
Q

Autoland Performance Limits (below 500’)

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A
  • Glide slope < 1 dot
  • Localizer < 1/4 dot
  • Airspeed +/- 5 knots of target
  • Max descent rate 1000 fpm
  • Airspeed not below VLS
  • Bank not to exceed 7°
  • Pitch limits +10° to -2.5°
40
Q

Cargo Loading Limits

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A

Bags or cargo may not be loaded above line approx 2” below top of cargo pits. May impede cargo smoke detection system.

41
Q

Max Continuous Load per Generator

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A

100% (90 kVA)

42
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Max Continuous Load per TR

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43
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Thrust Settings / EGT Limits

A

TOGA:
• 950° C for 5 min (10 min if single engine)
• 1060° C NEO

MCT:
• 915° C (Unlimited)
• 1025° C NEO

Starting:
• 725° C
• 750° C NEO

44
Q

Max Continuous Oil Temp

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45
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Max Transient Oil Temp

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A

155° C (15 minutes)

46
Q

Minimum Starting Oil Temp

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47
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Minimum Oil Temperature for Takeoff

48
Q

Maximum N1

(*no longer BOLD*)

A

104% CEO / 101% NEO

Note: Depends on ambient conditions and engine bleed air configuration. These may limit N1 to lower value.

49
Q

Reverse Thrust Limits

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A
  • Selecting reverse thrust in flight is prohibited
  • Backing airplane with reverser thrust not permitted
  • Max reverse not used below 70 kts (idle allowed down to aircraft stop)
  • Except in emergency, reverse thrust is not authorized to reduce taxi speed
50
Q

Maximum N2

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A

105% CEO / 116.5% NEO

51
Q

Reduced Thrust for Takeoff Prohibited

A
  • Slippery or contaminated runway
  • Windshear
  • SDP specifies full thrust for takeoff
52
Q

Reduced Thrust Restrictions

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A

Reduction must not exceed 25% of full rated T/O thrust Max Flex temps:

  • A319 CEO = ISA +60° C
  • A320 CEO = ISA +53° C
  • A320 NEO = ISA +55° C
  • A321 CEO = ISA +43° C

Assumed temp must not be lower than flat rating temp or actual OAT

53
Q

Minimum Fuel for Takeoff

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A

3300 lbs WING TK LO LVL must not be displayed on ECAM

54
Q

Max Hydraulic Pressure

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55
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Minimum Crew Oxygen Pressure

(*no longer BOLD*)

A

Refer to chart below 1400 psi

55
Q

Approach Categories

A
  • A319 / A320 = Category C
  • A321 = Category D
56
Q

Maximum Brake Temperature for Takeoff

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57
Q

Stabilized Approach Policy 1000’ ft AFE

(5 items)

A
  • Descent rate not to exceed 1200’ FPM
  • +/- 1 dot LOC, 1/2 dot VOR, .3 NM cross-track RNAV
  • +/- 1 dot Glidepath
  • In final landing configuration
  • Absent any GPWS warnings
58
Q

Stabilized Approach Policy 500’ ft AFE

(6 items)

A
  • +/- 1 dot LOC, 1/2 dot VOR, .3 NM cross-track RNAV
  • +/- 1 dot Glidepath
  • In final landing configuration
  • Absent any GPWS warnings
  • Steady rate of descent not to exceed 1000’ FPM
  • Within -5 to +15 knots of target speed for approach
60
Q

Speed Brake Usage

A

A319 and A320 NEO - Use of speed brakes at or below 240 kts is not permitted if GWCG is above 35% or in overweight landing conditions.

61
Q

Minimum Engine Oil Quantity

A

11 Quarts plus .5 Quart for every hour of estimated flight time.

F9 A320 Study Guide (Updated 2020) (5 decks)

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