Limitations

Question 1

LIM: In general, when does flap load relief occur, and when do the flaps return to commanded position?

Answer 1

Flaps retract 1kt above limiting speed, they re-extend 5kts below load relief speed.

Question 2

LIM: Max gear retract speed

Answer 2

235kts IAS

Question 3

LIM: RNAV What is the max altimiter difference on final approach?

Answer 3

75ft

Question 4

LIM: At what RVR does a take off become Low Vis?

Answer 4

Less than 400m

Question 5

LIM: ADIRU alignment must not be attempted at latitudes greater than..

Answer 5

78 degrees 15 minutes

Question 6

LIM: Max landing altitude?

Answer 6

8,400ft

Question 7

LIM: Minimum width of pavement for 180 degree turn

Answer 7

24.1m

Question 8

LIM: Max ZFW

Answer 8

61,688kg

Question 9

LIM: Max cabin diff pressure

Answer 9

9.1psi

Question 10

LIM: Wingspan

Answer 10

35.79m

Question 11

LIM: Tail height

Answer 11

12.5m

Question 12

LIM: Max gear extended speed

Answer 12

320kts IAS / 0.82m

Question 13

LIM: Maximum taxi speed on taxiway?

Answer 13

30kts

Question 14

LIM: Max operating altitude?

Answer 14

41,000ft

Question 15

LIM: Maximum takeoff and landing tailwind

Answer 15

10kts 15kts (with approval)

Question 16

LIM: Describe flap 40 load relief

Answer 16

Retract to f30 at 163kts, re-extend below 158kts

Question 17

LIM: Maximum taxi speed when executing a turn of 45 or greater?

Answer 17

10kts

Question 18

LIM: APU bleed + electrical load max alt

Answer 18

10,000ft

Question 19

LIM: Max speed when backtracking to take-off

Answer 19

50kts

Question 20

LIM: Max flap extension altitude

Answer 20

20,000ft

Question 21

LIM: Autopilot minimum use height

Answer 21

158ft AGL

Question 22

LIM: Until when are you required to maintain AOB 15° in turns after an engine failure?

Answer 22

AOB 15° or less untill after acceleration/clean up and at or above UP speed. After this, turns are based on AOB 25°

Question 23

LIM: Maximum taxi speed on a runway when backtrackig to vacate or takeoff?

Answer 23

50kts

Question 24

LIM: Maximum taxi speed on contaminated runways or taxiways?

Answer 24

5kts

Question 25

LIM: Describe flap 30 load relief

Answer 25

Retract to f25 at 176kts, re-extend below 171kts

Question 26

LIM: Maximum headwind component on a CAT II/III autoland?

Answer 26

25kts

Question 27

LIM: Length

Answer 27

39.5m

Question 28

LIM: RNAV What is the max final approach XTK error and RNP?

Answer 28

XTK 0.15nm RNP 0.3nm

Question 29

LIM: Runway slope limits

Answer 29

+/-2%

Question 30

LIM: APU electrical load max alt

Answer 30

41,000ft

Question 31

LIM: Max/Min glideslope angles for autoland?

Answer 31

3.25-2.5 degrees

Question 32

LIM: Max landing weight

Answer 32

65,317kg

Question 33

LIM: Min altitude for speedbrake use

Answer 33

1,000ft AGL

Question 34

LIM: Wingtip height

Answer 34

6.42m

Question 35

LIM: Max speed when executing a turn of 45 deg or greater

Answer 35

10kts

Question 36

LIM: Maximum taxi speed on the apron?

Answer 36

15kts

Question 37

LIM: Max speed taxiing on a contaminated taxiway

Answer 37

5kts

Question 38

LIM: Max speed taxiing on a taxiway

Answer 38

30kts

Question 39

LIM: What is the minimum LDA acceptable for non normal operations?

Answer 39

1900m

Question 40

LIM: Maximum approach speed additive

Answer 40

Vref + 15 or landing flaps placard speed - 5kts

Question 41

LIM: RNAV What is the max altimeter difference at or before the FAF?

Answer 41

100ft

Question 42

LIM: Max speed taxiing on the apron

Answer 42

15kts

Question 43

LIM: Maximum crosswind component on a CAT II/III autoland?

Answer 43

20kts

Question 44

LIM: Rotation rate with one engine inoperative (700/800)

Answer 44

B737-800 1.5°-2° per second | B737-700 2°-2.5° per second

Question 45

LIM: Minimum fuel quantity for operation of electric hydraulic pumps?

Answer 45

760kg in the related main tank.

Question 46

LIM: APU bleed max alt

Answer 46

17,000ft

Question 47

LIM: What is the lowest RVR an FO is permitted to act as PF for take off?

Answer 47

400m

Question 48

LIM: What are the time limitations when using the ALTERNATE FLAPS position switch?

Answer 48

Allow 15 seconds after releasing the switch before moving again to avoid damage to the motor clutch. After a complete extend/retract cycle i.e. 0-15-0 allow 5 minutes before attempting another extension.

Question 49

LIM: Max gear extension speed

Answer 49

270kts IAS / 0.82m

Question 50

LIM: At what flap settings is flap load relief protection available?

Answer 50

f40, f30 on all aircraft; 25, 15, 10 on SFP aircraft

Question 51

LIM Maximum tailwind component on a CAT II/III autoland?

Answer 51

10kts