Limitations Flashcards
E170 dimensions?
Length- 98’ 1”
Width- 85’ 4”
Height- 32’ 3”
E175 dimensions?
Length- 103’ 11”
Width- 85’ 4”
Height- 32’ 3”
Types of operations?
1) VFR
2) IFR
3) Icing conditions
4) CAT I
5) CAT II
6) RVSM
7) EOW; E175 only when properly equipped
Max ramp weight?
E170- 82,364 lbs.
E175- 85,870 lbs.
Max takeoff weight?
E170- 82,011 lbs.
E175- 85,517 lbs.
Max landing weight?
E170- 72,310 lbs.
E175- 74,957 lbs.
Max zero fuel weight?
E170- 65,256 lbs.
-66,446 lbs.*
E175- 69,886 lbs.
*Refer to dispatch release to confirm applicable MZFW
Max cargo load FWD?
E170- 3020
E175- 3307
Max cargo load AFT?
E170- 2271
E175- 2535
Min flight crew?
Pilot & Copilot
Max takeoff and landing tailwind component?
10 kts.
Max runway slope?
+/- 2.0%
Runway surface type?
Paved
Maneuvering load flaps up?
-1.0 G to +2.5 G
Maneuvering load flaps down?
1,2,3,4,5,and full
0.0 G to +2.0 G
Max operating altitude?
41,000 ft.
Max takeoff and landing altitude?
8,000 ft.
Max ambient temp for T/O and landing?
52°C
Max flap extension altitude?
20,000 ft.
Max flight operating latitude?
78°N to 78°S
Min ambient air temp for T/O and landing?
-40°C
Max crosswind dry runway?
38 kts.
Max crosswind wet runway?
31 kts.
Max crosswind, runway with compacted snow?
20 kts.
Max crosswind, runway with standing water/slush?
18 kts.
Max crosswind, runway with wet ice (no melting)?
12 kts.
Turbulent air penetration, below 10,000 MSL?
250 KIAS
Turbulent air penetration, at or above 10,000 MSL?
270 KIAS/0.76M whichever is lower
Max gear extension speed (VLO)?
250 KIAS
Max gear retraction speed (VLO)?
250 KIAS
Max gear extended speed (VLE)?
250 KIAS
Max tire ground speed?
195 kts (C)
Max flap operating speed (VFE), flaps 1?
230 KIAS
Max flap operating speed (VFE), flaps 2?
215 KIAS
Max flap operating speed (VFE), flaps 3?
200 KIAS
Max flap operating speed (VFE), flaps 4?
180 KIAS
Max flap operating speed (VFE), flaps 5?
180 KIAS
Max flap operating speed (VFE), flaps Full?
165 KIAS
Max speed to open the direct vision window?
160 KIAS
Maneuvering speed (VA)?
240 KIAS (C)
Definition of icing conditions?
1) 10°C or below; and
2) Visible moisture is present, in any form, such as clouds, fog with visibility of one mile or less, rain, snow, sleet and ice crystals; or
3) When operating on ramps, taxiways, or runways where surface snow, ice, standing water, or slush may be ingested by the engines; or freeze on engines, nacelles, or engine sensor probes
Engine and wing anti-ice system operations, on the ground?
During taxi out and takeoff, the MCDU DATASET MENU must be set to ALL when SAT is 10°C or below and icing conditions exist or are anticipated (C)
Engine and wing anti-ice system operations, in flight?
Automatic in case of ice encounter when the ICE PROTECTION Mode Selector is in AUTO. If one or both ice detectors fail, crew must set the Mode Selector to ON when icing conditions exist or are anticipated at or below 10°C TAT with visible moisture.
Max airspeed for windshield operation?
250 KIAS (C)
Max usable fuel per tank?
10,393 lbs.
Unusual fuel per tank?
75 lbs.
Aircraft max fuel capacity?
Usable + unusable fuel
20,936 lbs.
Approved fuels?
Primary: 1) Jet A (ATSM D1655) 2) Jet A-1 (ATSM D1655) Alternate: 1) JP-8 (MIL-T-83133A) Brazilian Specification 1) QAV1
Min fuel tank temp?
-40°C
Max fuel imbalance?
790 lbs. (C)
Fuel crossfeed operations?
The XFEED Selector must be set to OFF during T/O and landing
Max differential pressure?
- Up to 37,000 ft- 7.8 psi
* Above 37,000 ft- 8.3 psi
Max differential overpressure?
8.7 psi
Max differential negative pressure?
-0.5 psi
Max differential pressure for T/O and landing?
0.2 psi
Max altitude for single pack operation?
31,000 ft
Brake cooling limitation?
Do not takeoff with amber brake temp indicators (C)
Landing gear downlock release button?
Activation of the landing gear downlock release button is prohibited for all takeoffs unless obstacle clearance is required (C)
Max altitude with flaps extended?
20,000 ft
Enroute use of flaps?
Prohibited (C)
Holding in icing conditions with flaps extended?
Prohibited (C)
Use of flaps 4 during approach and landing?
Prohibited (C)
Thrust Reversers (C)
1) Approved for ground use only
2) Intended for use during rejected takeoffs and full stop landings
3) Do not attempt a go-around maneuver after deployment of the thrust reversers
4) Power back operations using thrust reversers are prohibited
5) Must be stowed below 60 KIAS
6) After selecting reverse thrust, do not move the thrust levers into the forward thrust range until the REV icon on the EICAS is shown in amber or green
TAS, TAT and SAT are only valid above?
60 KIAS
Standby magnetic compass indication is not valid while?
Transmitting on VHF #1
Barometric altimeter minimums must be used for?
All CAT I approaches
LOC Backcourse approaches using IESS?
Not authorized
The Captain must ensure displayed guidance data from non-usable stations?
Is not used for navigation purposes by the Flight Crew
Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) limitations?
1) Aircraft navigation must not be predicated upon the use of the Terrain Awareness Display
2) Predictive EGPWS functions should be manually inhibited when landing at an airport not in the airport database to avoid unwanted alerts
3) Pilots are authorized to deviate from their current ATC clearance to comply with an EGPWS Warning
4) Terrain Display is intended to be used as a situational tool only and may not provide the accuracy and/or fidelity to solely base terrain avoidance maneuvering
5) Predictive EGPWS functions should be manually inhibited during QFE operations if GPD data is unavailable or inoperative
Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance (TCAS)?
Pilots are authorized to deviate from their current ATC clearance to comply with a Resolution Advisory (RA)
RVSM minimum equipment required?
- 2 RVSM Compliant Air Data Systems
- 1 Autopilot, ENGAGED, with Altitude Hold Mode operative (C)
- 1 Altitude Alerter
- 1 Transponder
Max altimeter differences?
- -2,000 up to 10,000 — 50 ft
- 10,000 up to 20,000 — 120 ft
- 20,000 up to 41,000 — 180ft
Min altitude for autopilot engagement?
400 ft
Min altitude to use autopilot, ILS?
50 ft
Min altitude to use autopilot, Non-Precision?
MDA (DA)
Altitude selector minimum during any IFR instrument approach?
ALT selector shall never be set lower than the published approach minimums
*At no time shall -0- be placed in the ALT selector
Altitude selector minimum during any visual approach?
ALT selector shall never be set lower than 1,500’ AGL or pattern altitude for the runway of use
*At no time shall -0- be placed in the ALT selector
CAT II min equipment required?
- 2 Inertial Reference Systems
- 2 Flight Director Systems
- 2 Primary Flight Displays (PFD)
- Windshield Wipers
- 2 VOR/ILS NAV Systems
- 1 VHF/COMM System
- 1 Radio Altimeter
- 1 Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS)
- 2 Air Data Systems (ADS)
- Rudder in Normal Mode
- SPOILER FAULT message not presented
- 1 Autopilot System Channel; Manual FD approaches are prohibited
Max demonstrated altitude loss due to autopilot malfunction?
20 ft
CAT II approach and landing flaps?
Must be preformed with flaps 5
Max crosswind component?
12 kts
Powerplant type?
2 General Electric CF34-8E5
Engine operational limitations, max N1?
99.5%
Engine operational limitations, min and max N2?
Min-58.5%
Max 99.4%
Engine operational limitations, max ITT engine start?
815°C
Engine operational limitations, max continuous temp?
960°C
Engine operational limitations, min and max oil pressure?
Min- 25 psi
Max- 95 psi
Engine operational limitations, max continuous oil temp?
155°C
EICAS Engine Limit Display Markings (C)?
Red- Max and Min limitations
Amber- Caution range
Green- Normal operating range
Reduced T/O thrust limitations?
1) Total thrust reduction must not exceed 25% of full T/O thrust
2) Use of reduced T/O thrust procedures is not allowed on runways contaminated with standing water, slush, snow, or ice and are not allowed on wet runways unless suitable performance accountability is made for the increasing stopping distance on the wet runway surface
3) When using reduced T/O thrust on wet runways, the runway analysis ( T/O performance) must be based on “WET” runway conditions
4) T/O with the Automatic Takeoff Thrust Control System (ATTCS) OFF is not authorized
Engine starter limits?
90 sec ON (ground)\120 sec ON (in flight)
1st and 2nd start- 10 sec OFF
3rd through 5th- 5 min OFF
Engine starter dry motoring limitation?
1st- 90 sec ON/ 5 min OFF
2nd through 5th- 30 sec ON/ 5 min OFF
*After 5 sequential motorings, cycle may be repeated following a 15 minute cool down period.
APU type?
Sundstrand APS 2300
APU operational limitations, min and max temp for start?
-54°C to ISA +35°C
APU operational limitations, max altitude for start?
30,000 ft
APU operational limitations, min and max temp for operation?
-62°C to ISA +35°C
APU operational limitations, max altitude to use electrical?
33,000 ft
APU operational limitations, max altitude to use bleed?
15,000 ft
APU operational limitations, max altitude to assist engine start?
21,000 ft
APU operational limitations, max rotor speed?
108%
APU operational limitations, max start temp?
1032°C
APU operational limitations, max continuous temp?
717°C
APU operational limitations, starter cycles?
1st and 2nd- 60 sec ON/ 60 sec OFF
3rd- 60 sec ON/ 5 min OFF