LIMITATIONS Flashcards

1
Q

Where can we not operate the weather radar?

A
  1. In a hangar
  2. Within 50 feet of any personnel or a fuel spil.
    (This restriction does not apply to the weather radar test mode.)
    (NOR. OM B 1.8.7)
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2
Q

What is the max. flight operating latitude?

A

82 degrees North and 82 degrees South. (with small exceptions).
(NOR. OM B 1.6.1)

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3
Q

What is the maximum allowed difference between PF and PM ZFM and TOM calculation when doing the mass and balance?

A

200 kg.
(NOR. OM B 2.19.15.5)

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4
Q

Speed cursor setting. What is the max. command speed setting.

A

Should not exceed Vref + 15 knots or landing flap placard speed minus 5 knots.
(NOR. OM B 2.9.10)

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5
Q

What is the Flight manoeuvring load - acceleration limit (G forces) with flaps up and flaps down?

A

Flaps UP: +2,5 G to -1,0 G
Flaps Down: 2,0 G to 0,0 G
(NOR. OM B 1.6.7)

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6
Q

What is the maximum tailwind for take-off?

A

15 knots.
(NOR. OM B 1.6.1)

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7
Q

What is the maximum cabin differential pressure?

A

9,1 PSI (relief valves)
(NOR. OM B 1.8.5)

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8
Q

In which 2 cases may the RWYCC be downgraded by AIRPORT PERSONNEL? (So we do not downgrade anymore!)

A

When the airport temperature is:
1. Close to zero
OR
2. Dewpoint spread is less than 3 degrees
AND
There is STANDING WATER, SLUSH, WET SNOW, WET ICE or LAYERED CONTAMINATION on the runway.
(NOR. OM B 1.7.2)

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9
Q

What is the maximum take-off and landing altitude?

A

8400 ft.
(NOR. OM B 1.8.5)

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10
Q

What is the crosswind limit on wet runways and contaminated runways with BA GOOD for TAKEOFF?

A

34 kts. (Including gusts)
(NOR. OM B 1.6.8.2)

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11
Q

What is the maximum tank fuel temperature and what is the minimum inflight tank fuel temperature?

A

Maximum: 49ºC
Minimum: 3ºC above the freezing point of the fuel OR -43ºC whichever is higher.
(NOR. OM B 1.8.1.1)

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12
Q

From which altitude are we allowed to engage the autopilot?
What is the lowest altitude that we have to disengage the autopilot when doing a single channel approach?

A
  • Autopilot engage from 400ft. AGL.
  • Autopilot disengage single channel approach latest at 158 ft. AGL.
    (NOR. OM B 1.8.11)
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13
Q

When must the APU BLEED VALVE be closed?

A

When ground air connected and isolation valve open.
(NOR. OM B 1.8.6)

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14
Q

Do we have to reduce the calculated crosswind component when operating on a runway with a width less than 45m?

A

YES.
For every meter less runway width, we have to reduce the crosswind component with 0,5 kts.
If the calculated max crosswind component is less than zero, the runway shall be considered closed.
(NOR. OM B 1.7.3)

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15
Q

What is the maximum fuel imbalance between main tank 1 and 2 for taxi, takeoff, flight or landing?

A

453 kg.
(NOR. OM B 1.8.1.2)

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16
Q

What is the minimum oil pressure?

A

13 psi.
If the engine oil pressure is in the yellow band with take-off thrust set, do not take-off.
(NOR. OM B 1.8.2.4)

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17
Q

What is the minimum allowed cabin pressure differential for take-off and landing?

A

0,125 psi (236 feet below airport altitude.)
(NOR. OM B 1.8.5)

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18
Q

What is the maximum oil temperature?
What is the maximum oil temperature limit for continuous operation?

A

Max. oil temperature is 155ºC.
Max oil temperature limit for continuous operation is 140ºC.
(NOR. OM B 1.8.2.4)

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19
Q

When can we not use LVL CHG on final approach?

A

Below 1000 feet AFE.
(FCOM L 10.6)

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20
Q

What is the maximum crosswind on a CONTAMINATED runway for LANDING and TAKEOFF?

A

BA GOOD 34 (including gust)
BA MEDIUM 20 (including gust)
BA POOR 5 (including gust)
(NOR. OM B 1.6.8.2)

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21
Q

How long do we have to wait after a first and second engine start attempt? (what is the start duty cycle?)

A

First attempt: 2 minutes ON, 10 seconds OFF.
Second and subsequent attempts: 2 minutes ON, 3 minutes OFF.
(NOR. OM B 1.8.2.7)

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22
Q

Can adult live vests be used for infants?

A

YES
(NOR. OM B 1.2.1)

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23
Q

When doing the performance calculation, how many knots of difference is allowed between the calculation of the PF and PM.

A

1 knot.
(NOR. OM B 2.19.15.5)

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24
Q

What is the minimum engine oil level before flight?

A
  • 60% before flight. (less than 70% inform MOC)
  • 80% before a long flight. (4 hours)
    (NOR. OM B 2.3.5)
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25
Q

In which 2 situations can we NOT deploy the speed brakes?

A
  1. In flight, at radio altitudes less than 1000 feet.
  2. With flaps 15 or greater.
    (NOR. OM B 1.8.14)
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26
Q

What is the minimum cleared width for taxiways and runways?

A
  • Taxiways: minimum 15 meter
  • Runways: minimum 30 meter.
    (NOR. OM B 1.7.3)
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27
Q

How many infants are permitted on the B737-800?

A

20 infants.
(NOR. OM B 1.2.1)

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28
Q

When does the Captain need to make a PA to switch of the PED?

A

When we are planning to do a CAT II/III landing.
(NOR. OM B 1.8.20)

29
Q

In which runway conditions can we use assumed temperature thrust? When not?

A

The use of assumed temperature thrust is only allowed on DRY, DAMP and WET runways.
NOT on a CONTAMINATED runway.
(NOR. OM B 1.7.2)

30
Q

In which conditions does the Captain needs to do the take-off?

A

The Captain, or captain candidate, shall be PF on a take-off with RVR/visibility below 550 m.
(NOR OM A 8.4.7)

31
Q

What is the max. allowed difference on-the-ground between the altimeter of the Captain and FO for RVSM operations?

A
  • Sea level to 5,000 ft = 50 feet.
  • 5,001 ft to 10,000 ft = 60 feet.
    (NOR. OM B 1.8.15)
32
Q

What is the max. allowed difference on-the-ground between the altimeter of the Captain OR FO and the Field Elevation?

A

Sea level to 5,000 ft AND 5,001 ft to 10,000 feet = 75 feet.
(NOR. OM B 1.8.15)

33
Q

What is the maximum allowed difference between PF and PM of the MAC when doing the mass and balance?

A

+-0,5
(NOR. OM B 2.19.15.5)

34
Q

What is the maximum tailwind for landing?

A

15 knots.
12 knots for flaps 30 autoland.
(NOR. OM B 1.6.8.1)

35
Q

How much is the max allowed gust during autoland?

A

NO gust approved.
Also windshear is NOT approved.
(NOR. OM B 1.6.8.1)

36
Q

What is the maximum slope for take-off and landing?

A

+/-2%
(NOR OM B 1.6.1)

37
Q

What is the max altitude where we can use the APU for bleed -AND electrical load?
What is the max altitude for only bleed?
What for only electrical load?

A
  • Bleed and electrical load: 10,000 feet
  • Only bleed: 17,000 feet
  • Only electrical load: 41,000 feet
    (NOR OM B 1.8.6)
38
Q

In UNFORESEEN circumstances we can operate with 3 cabin crew. Provided which 3 other requirements must be met?

A
  • Maximum 150 pax.
  • All emergency exits must be serviceable.
  • 1 CCM for operation of each pair of floor level exits.
    (NOR. OM B 1.5.2)
39
Q

For ground operations, from which amount of fuel can we put the centre fuel pumps ON?

A

When fuel quantity EXCEEDS 453 kgs.
(NOR. OM B 1.8.1.3.1)

40
Q

What is the maximum taxi weight?

A

79242 kgs.
(NOR. OM B 1.6.3)

41
Q

Can we operate with assumed temperature reduced take-off thrust when the anti-skid is inoperative?

A

NO
(NOR. OM B 1.8.9)

42
Q
  • What is the maximum tailwind, headwind and crosswind for a FLAPS 40 AUTOLAND?
  • What is the maximum tailwind for FLAPS 30 AUTOLAND?
A
  • FLAPS 40 tailwind = 15 knots, headwind = 25 knots, crosswind = 20 knots.
  • FLAPS 30 tailwind = 12 knots.
    (NOR. OM B 1.6.8.1)
43
Q
  • What is the maximum in-flight difference between Captain and FO altimeter for RVSM operations?
  • Does the standby altimeter also needs to be accurate for RVSM operations?
A
  • Max. difference 200 feet.
  • The standby altimeter does not need to be accurate for RVSM.
    (NOR OM B 1.8.15)
44
Q

Engine RPM, what are the maximum operational limits for N1 and N2?

A

N1 = 104,0%
N2 = 105,0%
(NOR. OM B 1.8.2.1)

45
Q

Engine EGT. What are the maximum temperature limits (EGT) for take-off, max continuous and starting?

A
  • Take-off = 950ºC for 5 or 10 minutes according to the AFM.
  • Max continuous = 925ºC
  • Starting = 725ºC
    (NOR. OM B 1.8.2.2)
46
Q

Flap extension. When extending the flaps, how many knots margin from the flap placard speed should we observe to reduce flap wear?

A

10 knots margin to flap placard speed.
(NOR OM B 2.9.11.2)

47
Q

In which 8 conditions needs the captain do the take-off and landing?

A

For co-pilots with​ less than​ 800​ hours experience​ on type:

  1. BA is medium or less and the landing distance available is less than 2300m.
  2. The take-off or landing is performance limited.
  3. Crosswind exceeds 15kts. included gust.
  4. Visibility or RVR less than 1000m.
  5. Ceiling is less than 100ft. above minima.
  6. Windshear has been reported or forecasted.
  7. Narrow Runway Operations (usable runway less than 45 m width.
  8. In any other situation deemed necessary by the CMDR.
    (NOR OM B 1.8.21)
48
Q

Which circuit breaker are we NOT allowed to reset?

A

A tripped fuel pomp circuit breaker.
(NAI. OM B 1.8.1)

49
Q

When the engine oil temperature is between 140ºC and 155ºC, what is the time limit on that?

A

45 minutes.
(NAI. OM B 1.8.2.4)

50
Q

What is the maximum wind for ground operations?

A

60 knots.
(NOR. OM B 1.6.8.1)

51
Q

Below which altitude must the flight crew members guard the controls?

A

Below 5000 ft. both flight crew members must guard (hands/feet need to be in the vicinity of the controls) the rudder pedals and PF must guard the control column.
(NAS. OM B 1.8.19)

52
Q

EFB
1. Can we make Mass and Balance calculations during taxi?
2. Can we make performance calculations during taxi?

A
  1. NO. Only at the gate, stand.
  2. YES, but the aircraft must be stopped and parking brake set. Independent performance calculations shall be made.
    (NAI. OM B 2.19.2)
53
Q

When different braking action (BA) is reported along the runway, which BA do we have to use for take off? And which one for landing?

A

Take off: the lowest value of the far two parts.
Landing: lowest value of the whole runway.
(NAI. OM B 1.7.2)

54
Q

When different braking action is reported along the runway, how do we determine the maximum crosswind?

A

We use the lowest value for the whole runway. (So if medium and poor is reported, we use the crosswind limit for poor).
(NAI. OM B 1.7.2)

55
Q

In the descent, from which altitude can we extend the flaps?

A

20.000 feet pressure altitude.
(NAI. OM B 1.8.12)

56
Q

What is the max permitted number of occupants on the company aircraft?

A

219
- Pax: 189
- Cockpit seats: 4
- Cabin crew seats: 6
- Infants: 20
(NAI. OM B 1.2.1)

57
Q

What is the minimum braking action (BA) allowed for operations?

A

POOR
Friction Coefficient (FC) 0,20
SNOWTAM format 1
When braking action is reported below medium, it is recommended to request sweeping and/or sanding whenever possible.
(NAI. OM B 1.7.2)

58
Q

What is the minimum hydraulic oil level before flight?

A

76% (which also triggers the REFILL Indication.
(NAI. OM B 2.3.5)

59
Q

When we have a strong crosswind on takeoff, should we use improved climb to reduce the risk of a tail strike?

A

YES
(NAI. OM B 1.6.7.2)

60
Q

What is the maximum and minimum glide slope angles for AUTOLAND? Can we use flaps 30 for autoland?

A

Max 3,25º
Min 2,5º
Yes, flaps 30 is allowed.
(NAI. OM B 1.8.11)

61
Q

What is the Turbulence air penetration speed?

A

280/.76
At altitudes below 15.000 feet and with gross weight below MLW, speed may be slowed down to 250 knots.
(NAI. OM B 2.1.11)

62
Q

What is the maximum speed for Alternate flap extension?

A

230 knots.
(NAI. OM B 1.8.13)

63
Q

What is the maximum engine vibration level before we have to do the QRH checklist?

A

4.0 units.

64
Q

What is the approximate usable amount of fuel in each wing tank and in the central tank?

A

Wing tanks: 3915 kgs.
Central tank: 13066 kgs
Main wing tank 1 and 2 must be full if the centre tank contains more than 453 kgs of fuel.
(NAI. OM B 1.8.1.2)

65
Q

For take off, what is the maximum depth limit for standing water/slush?

A

Depth greater than 13 mm is not allowed.
(NAI. OM B 1.7.2)

66
Q

Explain ‘WET START’, and what happens when we do nothing?

A
  • A wet start occurs if the EGT does not increase by 15 seconds after the start lever is moved to idle.
  • If a wet start is detected, the EEC turns off the ignition and shuts off fuel to the engine 15 seconds after the start lever is moved to idle. (FCOM 7.20.11)
67
Q

In which precipitation is it NOT approved to takeoff?

A

Moderate to severe FREEZING RAIN.
(OM B 2.16.2)

68
Q

Which speed additive can we bled off prior to landing?

A

With proper flare​ technique​ and thrust​ management​ the 5​ knot​ additive and some of​ ​the steady​ wind​ additive may be bled​ off prior to touchdown. Plan​ to maintain gust ​correction until​ touchdown.​ Touchdown should occur at​ no less than VREF - 5 knots.​
(OM.B 2.9.10)

69
Q

What is the minimum fuel for ground operation of electric motor-driven pumps?

A

760 kgs in the related main tank.

(FCOM 13.20.3)