Limitations

Question 1

Maximum Speeds (AFM)

Answer 1

VMO/MMO – 340 kts /.82 M

Question 2

Severe Turbulence airspeed (AFM)

Answer 2

280 kts/ .76M

Question 3

Maximum Operating Altitude (AFM)

Maximum Takeoff and Landing Altitude

Answer 3

41,000

8,400

Question 4

Tailwind Takeoff
Tailwind Landing
Max Demonstrated Crosswind

Answer 4

TO-15kts
Landing-10kt
33kts

Question 5

3AA-3PX
Maximum Taxi Weight 
Maximum Takeoff Weight 
Maximum Landing Weight 
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight

Answer 5

174,700
174,200
144,000
136,000

Question 6

Evacuation Systems

2

Answer 6

• Any time passengers are on board prior to airplane movement at least one floor level exit must be open or armed.
• On revenue flights, the escape slide retention bar (girt bar) must be inserted in the brackets on all doors during taxi, takeoff and landing.

Question 7

Overwater Operations Seating Capacity

3AA-3PX

Answer 7

On B737 aircraft with 160 passenger seat configuration, the maximum aircraft capacity is limited to 168 seated occupants for all overwater flights requiring life rafts

Question 8

Air Conditioning

Answer 8

With Engine Bleed Air Switches ON, do not operate the air conditioning packs in HIGH for takeoff, approach or landing.

Question 9

Cabin Pressurization (AFM)

Answer 9

Maximum Cabin Differential Pressure (system relief)……………………..9.1 psi

Question 10

Unpressurized Flight

Answer 10

Inflight 14,000

Dispatched 10,000

Question 11

Icing Conditions (AFM)

Answer 11

Icing conditions exist when OAT on the ground and for takeoff is 10°C (50°F) or below and:

Visible moisture in any form is present (such as clouds, fog with visibility of one mile or less, rain, snow, sleet and ice crystals), or

When operating on ramps, taxiways, or runways where surface snow, ice, standing water, or slush may be ingested by the engines or freeze on the engines or nacelles.

Question 12

Engine Anti-Ice (AFM)

Answer 12

Engine anti-ice must be on during all ground and flight operations when icing conditions exist or are anticipated, except during climb and cruise when the temperature is below -40°C SAT. Engine anti-ice must be on prior to and during descent in all Icing Cond itions, including temperatures below -40°C SAT

Question 13

Autopilot / Flight Director System

5

Answer 13

Do not engage the autopilot for takeoff below 400 feet AGL.

For single channel operation during approach, the autopilot shall not remain engaged below 50 feet AGL. (AFM)

Use of aileron trim with the autopilot engaged is prohibited. (AFM)

Use of dual channel autopilot for approach is prohibited.

Do not use LVL CHG on final approach below 1000 ft AFE.

Question 14

EEC (AFM)

5

Answer 14

The following limitations apply for takeoff with the EECs in Alternate mode:
Both EECs must be in Alternate mode.

3AA-3PX 26K max (27K max, if planned) takeoff thrust must be used.
3RA-3VM TO takeoff thrust must be used.

Do not use the FMC takeoff N1 or QRH V-Speeds.

Use of autothrottle for takeoff is prohibited.

Question 15

APU Bleed and Electric Load (AFM)

3

Answer 15

• APU bleed + electrical load: max altitude 10,000 feet. • APU bleed: max altitude 17,000 feet. • APU electrical load: max altitude 41,000 feet

Question 16

Flight Controls

6

Answer 16

• Max flap extension altitude is 20,000 feet. (AFM)
• Holding in icing conditions with flaps extended is prohibited. (AFM)
• Do not deploy the speed brakes in flight at radio altitudes less than 1000 feet. (AFM)
• In flight, do not extend the Speed Brake Lever beyond the FLIGHT detent. (AFM)
• Avoid rapid and large alternating control inputs
• 3RA-3VM use of speed brakes with flaps extended to 40 is prohibited.

Question 17

HUD

Answer 17

Use of the Head Up Display (HUD) with inoperative Number 1 Radio Altimeter (RA) is prohibited. (AFM)

Question 18

Altitude Display Limits for RVSM Operations

3

Answer 18

• The maximum allowable in-flight difference between Captain and First Officer altitude displays for RVSM operations is 200 feet.

The maximum allowable on-the-ground difference between Captain and First Officer altitude displays for RVSM operations is: – 50 feet (from sea level to 5000 feet) – 60 feet (from 5001 feet to 10,000 feet).

The maximum allowable on-the-ground difference between Captain or First Officer altitude displays and field elevation for RVSM operations is 75 feet.

Standby altimeter does not meet altitude accuracy requirements.

Question 19

Fuel System (AFM)
Max:
Min:

Answer 19

Maximum tank fuel temperature: 49°C.

Minimum tank fuel temperature prior to takeoff and inflight: -43°C, or 3°C above the fuel freezing point temperature limit.

Intentional running of a center tank fuel pump ( low pressure light illuminated) is prohibited.

Question 20

Fuel Balance

Answer 20

Lateral imbalance between main tanks 1 and 2 must be scheduled to be zero. Random fuel imbalance must not exceed 1000 lbs for taxi, takeoff, flight or landing.

Question 21

Fuel Loading

Answer 21

Main tanks 1 and 2 must be full if center tank contains more than 1000 lbs.

Question 22

Anti-Skid

Answer 22

Operation with assumed temperature reduced takeoff thrust is not permitted with anti-skid inoperative

Question 23

Weather Radar

Answer 23

Do not operate weather radar in a hanger or within 50 feet of fueling operations, fuel spill or people.

Question 24

Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) (AFM)

2

Answer 24

Do not use the terrain display for navigation.

Do not use the look-ahead terrain alerting and terrain display functions within 15 nm of takeoff, approach or landing at an airport not contained in the GPWS terrain database

Question 25

Runway Slope (AFM)

Answer 25

+/– 2%

Question 26

3RA-3VM
Max Taxi Weight
Max Takeoff Weight
Max Landing Weight
Max Zero Fuel Weight

Answer 26

181,700
181,200
152,800
145,400

Question 27

Overwater Operations Seating Capacity

3RA-3VM

Answer 27

The max aircraft capacity isn’t limited for over water flights. The aircraft has 181 seats (172pax, 2 pilots+1W, & 6FA). Life raft seating 193.

Question 28

Wing Anti-Ice

Answer 28

Do not use anti-ice as a substitute for de-icing / anti-icing.

Do not operate wing anti-ice on the ground when the OAT is above 10c (50f)

Question 29

Engine Driven Generators

Answer 29

On the ground, the single engine driven generator operation limit is a max of 75kva (215 amps)

3RA-3VM In the air, the single engine driven generator limit is a max of 75kva (215 amps). The CAB/UTIL and IFE/PASS SEAT will need to be OFF to be below 75kva (215 amps).

Question 30

27K Bump (AFM)
3AA-3PX

Answer 30

27K Operations will be authorized by dispatch and can only be used if you have a Load Agent generated TPS.

KSNA is not part of this limitation.

Question 31

APU Bleed Valve

Answer 31

APU Bleed Valve closed:

• Ground air is connected & isolation valve is closed
• Engine #1 Bleed valve is open
• Isolation valve and Engine #2 Bleed valves are open

After 3 starts a 15 minute cooling period is required.

Question 32

Alternate flap duty cycle

Answer 32

Allow 15 seconds after releasing the switch before moving again to avoid damaging the clutch

After a complete cycle 0-15-0 allow 5 minutes cooling