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Limitations Flashcards

1
Q

Operations

A

VFR and IFR
Extended overwater
Icing Conditions

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2
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Min flight crew

A

2 pilots

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3
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Max Crosswind for takeoff and landing

A

38 knots (gust included)

29 kt - RCAM 4
25 kt - RCAM 3
20 kt - RCAM 2
15 kt - RCAM 1

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4
Q

Max tailwind for takeoff

A

15 knots

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5
Q

Max tailwind for landing

A

10 knots

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6
Q

Load Acceleration Limits

A

-1 g to 2.5 g Clean

0 g to 2 g Dirty

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7
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Max Operating Altitude

A

39,100

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8
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Max/Min Runway Altitude

A

Max: 9,200 ft
Min: -1,000 ft

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9
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Min Runway Width

A

30 meters / 98 ft

Ideal: 45 meters / 148 ft

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10
Q

Mean runway slope

A

+-2%

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11
Q

Max Wind For Pax Door Operation

A

65 kts

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12
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Max Wind for Cargo Door Opening and to stay open

A

40 kts

Must be closed before 65 kts

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13
Q

Max Operating Speed

MMO/VMO

A

MMO 0.82M

350 kts < 24,600 ft

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14
Q

Flaps 1

A

230 (A320)

235 (A321)

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15
Q

Flaps 1+F

A

215 (A320)

225 (A 321)

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16
Q

Flaps 2

A

200 (A320)

215 (A321)

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17
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Flaps 3

A

185 (A320)

195 (A321)

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18
Q

Flaps FULL

A

177 (A320)

190 (A321)

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19
Q

Maneuvering Speed

A

.78M /

290 kt < 30,000 ft
270 kt < 20,000 ft
250 kt < 10,000 ft

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20
Q

Turbulent Air Penetration Speed

A

M 0.76 / 275kt
250 kt < 20,000 ft

(Reduce 5kt/2,000ft)

270 kt < 22,000 ft
265 kt < 20,000 ft
260 kt < 18,000 ft
250 kt < 16,000 ft

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21
Q

(VLO) Retraction Speed

A

220 kts

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22
Q

(VLO) Extension Speed

A

250 kts

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23
Q

(VLE) Max Speed with landing gear extended

A

280 kts / M.67

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24
Q

Max Altitude at which landing gear may be extended

A

25,000 ft

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25
Q

Max Tire Speed

A

195 kts

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26
Q

Max Cockpit Window Open Speed

A

200 kts

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27
Q

Max Windshield Wiper Speed

A

230 kts

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28
Q

Max Taxi Speed (turning)

167,550 lbs

A

20 kts

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29
Q

Max Positive Pressure

A

9.0 psi

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30
Q

Max Negative Pressure

A

-1 psi

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31
Q

Safety Relief Valve Setting

A

8.6 psi

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32
Q

Ram Air Inlet

A

Only open if differential pressure is lower than

1 psi

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33
Q

Avionics Ventilation Time Limit

A

OAT = 55°C…. 2 hr
60°……. 1 hr
64°……. 1/2 hr

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34
Q

Air Conditioning:

LP Ground Unit

A

Simultaneous use of AC PACKS and LP ground cart is prohibited.

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

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35
Q

Air Conditioning:

HP Ground Unit

A

Simultaneous use of APU pneumatic and HP cart is prohibited.

Do not use HP Ground Unit when APU supplies bleed air to avoid bleed system.

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36
Q

Autopilot

Takeoff With SRS Mode

A

100 ft AGL

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37
Q

Autopilot

Straight-in precision-like approach

A

MDA (MDH)

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38
Q

Autopilot

Circling Approach

A

MDA - 100ft

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39
Q

Autopilot

ILS Approach - CAT 1 Displayed on FMA

A

160 ft

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40
Q

Autopilot

All Other Phases

A

500 ft AGL (A320)

900 ft AGL (A321)

41
Q

RNP Accuracy

A

Enroute: 1 NM
Terminal Area: .5 NM
Approach: .3 NM

42
Q

CAT II

A
  • at least 1 AP engaged
  • in APPR mode
  • FMA displays:
    CAT 2, CAT 3 SINGLE, or CAT 3 DUAL
43
Q

CAT III (Single)

A

Not authorized
Single = fail passive
Dual = fail operational

44
Q

CAT III (Dual)

A
  • 2 AP’s must be engaged
  • in APPR mode
  • FMA = CAT 3 DUAL
  • A/THR must be used
  • Alert Height is 100 ft
  • Min RVR is 75 meters
45
Q

Engine Out CAT II/III

A
  1. CAT III not authorized
  2. CAT II autoland:
    A320: flap FULL
    A321: flap 3 or FULL
46
Q

CAT II/III Max Winds

A

Headwind: 30 kt
Tailwind: 10 kt
Crosswind: 15 kt

Based on tower reports.

48
Q

GPS Primary

A

Must be available for GPS Approach.

If not available must have

  1. HIGH accuracy (RNAV)
  2. 0.3 rnp entered in MCDU
  3. Monitor navaid raw data (VOR)
49
Q

Automatic Landing

Flap Configuration

A

CAT II/III autoland are approved in CONF 3 and FULL.

50
Q

Electrical Outlets

A

The use of electrical outlets during takeoff and landing is prohibited

50
Q

Automatic Rollout
with 1 Thrust Reverse

i.e. One Engine Inop

A

Remaining reverser is restricted to idle reverse

51
Q

Max Slats/Flaps Operating Altitude

52
Q

Approved Fuels

A

Jet A, A1, B
JP 4, 5, 8
RT
TS-1

53
Q

Hydraulic Operating Pressure (Normal)

A

3,000 psi +-200

54
Q

Max Brake Temp for Takeoff (Brake fans off)

A

300°C

Fans ON
> 150°C delay takeoff
< 150°C - turn fans OFF
Fans OFF
> 300°C - delay takeoff
*Allow 90 sec after turning off fans to asses temperature.
55
Q

Fuel Quantity (Total)

A

42,230 lbs

6,303 gallons

56
Q

Fuel Imbalance:
(Outer Tanks)
A320

A

1521 lb

815 lb (sharklets)

57
Q

Fuel Imbalance:
(Inner Tanks)
A320

A

3,307 lb

1,102 lb (sharklets)

58
Q

Fuel Imbalance:

A321

A

882 lb - takeoff

2,910 lb - flight and ldg

59
Q

Parking Brake

A

Do not set EPR above 1.8 on both engines with the parking brake ON.

60
Q

IRS Magnetic Flight Limits

A
  • North of 73° N

- South of 60° S

61
Q

Min Fuel Temp

A

-36 °C for Jet A
(Higher for other types)

If TAT reaches -34°C monitor ECAM FUEL pg

62
Q

Max Fuel Temp

63
Q

APU Starter

A

No “LOW OIL LEVEL”

  • 3 start attempts
  • 60 min off
  • 3 start attempts

*Start attempts can be consecutive
FCOM 1, APU Starter Envelope

64
Q

Min Fuel for Takeoff

A

3,307 lbs

WING TK LO LVL warning must not be displayed on ECAM for takeoff.

65
Q

Center Fuel Tanks

A
  1. Takeoff on center tank is prohibited.
    (Can’t gravity feed)
  2. Center tank fuel must be used first (before wing fuel tanks).
66
Q

Wing tank LO LVL

67
Q

Max APU Rotor Speed

A

107%

Shuts down automatically at 106%

68
Q

Max APU EGT

A

675°C Max

1090°C for start

69
Q

Crew Oxygen

A

520 psi - 20°C

468 - 576 psi
(-10 to 50°C)

+/- 50 psi per 30°C

See QRH A-30

70
Q

Starter - Power Plant

A 
N2 < 10%
1.  2 minutes ON
       (15 sec off)
2.  2 minutes ON
       (15 sec off)
3.  1 minute ON
       (30 minute off)
- 30 min off following 3 start attempts or 4 min of continuous cranking.
-No running engagement of starter if N2 > 10% on ground (18% in flight)
71
Q

Power Plant Max EGT (Starting)

72
Q

Power Plant Max EGT

MCT

73
Q

Power Plant Max EGT

TO/GA

A

635°C (A320)
650°C (A321)

5 min time limit
(10 min if single engine)

74
Q

Min Oil Temperature

STARTING

75
Q

Min Oil Temp

Above Idle

76
Q

Min Oil Temp

prior to takeoff

77
Q

Min Oil Pressure

78
Q

Max Oil Temp (continuous)

79
Q

Max Oil Temperature

Transient

A

165°C (15 min max)

80
Q

Min Oil Quantity

A

11 qt

Plus estimated consumption of 0.3 qt/hr

81
Q

Max Engine Start Wind

A

Engine is capable of starting in crosswinds up to 35 kts

82
Q

Max Altitude for APU to Power Electric

A

Can provide electric power up to

39,100 ft
No limit

83
Q

Max Altitude for APU to power bleed for PACKS

A

15,000 ft - two PACKs

22,500 ft - one PACK

84
Q

Reverse Thrust

A

Not permitted:

  • In Flight
  • To back up aircraft
  • Max reverse below 70kt

(Idle reverse is permitted until stop)

85
Q

Icing Conditions

definition

A

OAT (on ground and for takeoff) or TAT (in flight) is 10°C or below and:

  1. visible moisture in any form is present such as clouds, fog with visibility of 1 mile or less, rain, snow, sleet, and ice crystals, or
  2. 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.
86
Q

FLEX

Reduced Thrust Takeoff

A
  1. Prohibited on contaminated runways
  2. Reduction must not exceed 25% of takeoff thrust.
  3. Ensure inop items do not affect performance
87
Q

Contaminated Runway

A

1/8” > 25%

More than 1/8” of standing water, snow, or slush is present or when ice is covering more than 25% of runway.

88
Q

One Engine Taxi (OET)

A

Prohibited if:
1. Contamination i.e.(frozen precip) on ramps and taxiways
and/or
2. Snow or freezing precipitation is falling.

-APU must be ON and generator available

89
Q

Contamination:

A

Frozen precipitation

Any actual or potential adhering forms of frozen water.

90
Q

Engine Anti-Ice

A

Must be on during all ground and flight operations, when icing conditions exist, or are anticipated; except during climb and cruise when the SAT is below -40°C.

  • ENG AI ON -> Fadec automatically selects continuous ignition.
91
Q

Airbus Engine

A

IAE V2500-A5

High Bypass TurboFan

92
Q

ISIS

A

Integrated Standby Instrument System

When both PFD’s are lost, the ISIS bugs function must not be used

93
Q

HF Radio

A

Do not tune or transmit on HF radio while refueling.

94
Q

Crosswind Procedure

A

Use crosswind takeoff procedure if:

  1. Crosswind > 20 kts
  2. Tailwind is present
95
Q

Stabilized Approach

A 
Gear: down
Flaps: landing configuration
Thrust: above idle
Speed: -5 to +10
Lateral: within 1/2 dot
Vertical: within 1 dot
Descent Rate: <=1,000fpm
96
Q

Min Fuel Level

A

FAR reserve + min hold +

4,500 lbs - A320
5,900 lbs - A321

97
Q

Flight Control Check

A
  1. Do not arm auto brakes until after flight control check.
  2. Both engines must be providing hydraulic pressure before flight control check.

2 engines -> Flight Ctrl -> autobrakes

98
Q

Emergency Fuel Level

A

A320 - 3,300 lbs

A321 - 4,400 lbs

99
Q

Stabilized Approach Criteria

A 
1000 ft above TDZE
Landing Gear: down
Flaps: landing config
Thrust: above idle
Speed: -5 to +10
Lateral: within 1/2 dot
Vertical: within 1 dot 
Descent Rate: 1000 fpm

Airbus 320 (4 decks)

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