Limitations

Question 1

Maximum Landing Tailwind Component (AFM)

Answer 1

15 kts

Question 2

Maximum Operating Altitude (ft)

Answer 2

NG - 41,000 ft

400 - 37,000 ft

Question 3

Maximum Takeoff and Landing Altitude (ft)

Answer 3

8400 ft

Question 4

Minimum Takeoff and Landing Temperature

Answer 4

Minus 54 C

Question 5

Maximum Takeoff Tailwind Component (AFM)

Answer 5

15 kts

Question 6

MAXIMUM OPERATING SPEEDS

Operating Limit (AFM)

Answer 6

Observe VMO/MMO and Gear/Flap Placards

Question 7

Severe Turbulence Penetration speed

Answer 7

NG - 280 KIAS/.76M

400 - 280 KIAS/.73M

Question 8

AIR CONDITIONING

Packs operation for Takeoff, Approach, and Landing

Answer 8

With engine bleed air switches ON, do not operate air conditioning packs in HIGH for takeoff, approach or landing.

Question 9

ENGINE ANTI-ICE (AFM)

When must the engine Anti-Ice be ON?

Answer 9

The engine anti-ice system must be ON during all ground and flight operations when icing conditions exist or are anticipated, except during climb and cruise below -40°C SAT. Engine anti-ice must be ON prior to and during descent in all icing conditions, including temperatures below -40°C SAT.

Question 10

AUTOPILOT Limitations

Answer 10

Do not engage the autopilot below 1000 ft AGL on takeoff. (AFM/ASA)

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

For manually flown HGS AIII approach, the autopilot shall not remain engaged below 500 ft AGL.

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

Question 11

ENGINES

Warm-up and Cool-down time?

Answer 11

Warm-up: Engines must be operated for a minimum of 3 minutes prior to takeoff. (ASA)

Cool-down: Engines must be operated at or near idle (taxi thrust acceptable) for a minimum of 3 minutes prior to shutdown. (ASA)

Question 12

ENGINE EGT (AFM)

Maximum Time Limit for Takeoff Thrust

Answer 12

NG - 5 min*
*10 minutes allowed in the event of the loss of thrust on one engine during takeoff)

400 - 5 min

Question 13

ENGINE EGT (AFM)

Maximum Start EGT

Answer 13

725 C

Question 14

ENGINE IGNITION (AFM / ASA)

ENGINE START Switches must be in the CONT position for:

Answer 14

• Takeoff
• Landing
• Anti-ice operation
• Operation in hail, sleet or moderate to heavy rain

Question 15

ENGINE IGNITION (AFM / ASA)

ENGINE START Switches must be in the FLT position for:

Answer 15

• Operation in severe turbulence

Question 16

ENGINE START

Starter Duty Cycle (normal start)

Answer 16

First attempt: 2 minutes on

Question 17

REVERSE THRUST (AFM)

When is operation prohibited?

Answer 17

Intentional selection of reverse thrust in flight is prohibited

Question 18

APU LOAD (AFM)

Bleed and Electric Load

Answer 18

10,000 ft

Question 19

APU LOAD (AFM)

Bleed Only

Answer 19

17,000 ft

Question 20

APU LOAD (AFM)

Electric Only

Answer 20

NG - 41,000 ft

400 - 35,000 ft

Question 21

APU LOAD (AFM)

Maximum Operating Altitude

Answer 21

NG - 41,000 ft

400 - 37,000 ft

Question 22

APU GENERAL

Bleed selection limitations:

Answer 22

Ensure APU BLEED air switch is closed for 1 minute after start and for 1 minute prior to shutdown.

NOTE: (NG) When the APU switch is moved to OFF, this time delay is met automatically.

APU bleed valve may be open during engine start, but avoid engine power above idle.

Except for engine start, the APU bleed valve must be closed when another source is pressurizing the left bleed air duct.

Question 23

FLAPS

Maximum extension altitude?

Answer 23

Maximum flap extension altitude is 20,000 ft. (AFM)

NG) Holding in icing conditions with flaps extended is prohibited. (AFM

Question 24

SPEED BRAKES

General Limitations?

Answer 24

Do not deploy speed brakes with flaps extended. (ASA)

Do not deploy speed brakes in flight below 1000 ft AGL.

In flight, do not extend the SPEED BRAKE lever beyond the FLIGHT DETENT. (AFM)

Question 25

LOAD ALLEVIATION SYSTEM (700W/900ER)

Answer 25

Manually overriding the Load Alleviation System is not authorized.

Question 26

FUEL

Minimum fuel temperature?

Answer 26

Minimum fuel temperature -37°C unless actual fuel freeze point is known.

Question 27

FUEL

Fuel tank balance?

Answer 27

Allowable 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.

Main wing tanks must be scheduled to be full if the center tank contains more than 1000 lbs.

Question 28

CENTER TANK FUEL PUMPS (AFM)

For ground operation, Center Tank FUEL PUMP switches must not be positioned to ON unless?

Answer 28

For ground operation, Center Tank FUEL PUMP switches must not be positioned to ON unless the Center Tank fuel quantity exceeds 1000 lbs, except when defueling or transferring fuel.

Question 29

CENTER TANK FUEL PUMPS (AFM)

Center Tank Fuel Pumps must not be ON unless?

Answer 29

Center Tank Fuel Pumps must not be ON unless personnel are available in the Flight Deck to monitor LOW PRESSURE lights.

Question 30

CENTER TANK FUEL PUMPS (AFM)

Limitations with LOW PRESSURE light illuminated?

Answer 30

(NG) For ground and flight operations, the corresponding center tank fuel pump switch must be positioned OFF when the low pressure light illuminates. If the Center Tank is empty, position both Center Tank FUEL PUMP switches OFF

(400) For ground and flight operations, Center Tank FUEL PUMP switches must be positioned to OFF when both Center Tank fuel pump LOW PRESSURE lights illuminate.

Question 31

DEFUELING AND FUEL TRANSFER (AFM / ASA)

Minimum quantity in respective fuel tank for operation of electric hydraulic pump?

Answer 31

Ground operation of electric hydraulic pump requires minimum 1675 lbs in respective fuel tank.