Limitations Flashcards
Nominal Runway Width
148 ft
Minimal Runway Width
100 ft
Max demonstrated crosswind (dry runway)
38 kt (gust included)
Max demonstrated crosswind
wet runway
33 kt (gust included)
Max demonstrated crosswind
contaminated runway
10 kt (gust included)
Max tailwind for takeoff/landing
10 kt
Max wind for pax door door operation
65 kt
Max wind for FWD and AFT cargo door operation
40 kt (or 50 kt if the aircraft nose is into the wind, or if the doors are on the leeward side).
FWD and AFT cargo doors must be closed before the wind speed exceeds….
65 kt
Max flap/slat speeds:
Config 1
230 kt
Max flap/slat speed:
Config 1+F
215 kt
Max flap/slat speed:
Config 2
200 kt
Max flap/slat speed:
Config 3
185
Max flap/slat speed:
Config Full
177
Max speed with gear extended- VLE
280 kt/M 0.67
Max speed gear may be extended- VLO Extension
250 kt/M 0.60
Max speed gear may be retracted- VLO Retraction
220 kt/M 0.54
Max tire speed
195 kt
Max speed for windshield wipers
230 kt
Max speed cockpit window
200 kt
Min height for use of autopilot on takeoff with SRS mode
100 ft AGL or 5 seconds after takeoff
Min height for use of the autopilot on an ILS approach with CAT3 SINGLE/DUAL displayed on the FMA
50 ft below DA
Min height for use of the autopilot during:
-straight in non-precision approach
250 ft AGL
Min height for use of the autopilot on an ILS approach with CAT1 displayed on the FMA
160 ft AGL
Min height for use of the autopilot during:
-circling approach
500 AGL
Min height for use of the autopilot during:
-Go-around (AP or FD engagement)
100 ft AGL
Min height for use of the autopilot during:
-All other phases
500 ft AGL
What must the FCU altitude be set to when in OPEN DES or DES mode on approach?
At or above MDA, or 500 ft, whichever is highest
What approaches cannot be used in NAV or NAV and APP NAV and FINAL APP mode
ILS, LOC, LOC B/C, LDA
A navaids approach may be performed in NAV, APP NAV, or FINAL APP provided that:
- AP or FD is used and,
- if GPS PRIMARY is available: Reference navaid may be unserviceable, or the airborne radio equipment may be inoperative, or not installed, with operational approval
-if GPS PRIMARY is not available:
Reference navaid and corresponding airborne equipment are serviceable, tuned and monitored
RNAV (GNSS) approaches may be preformed provided that…
-GPS PRIMARY is available
NAV mode may be used in the terminal area provided…
- GPS PRIMARY is available, or
- HIGH accuracy is displayed, and appropriate RNP is checked or entered on MCDU, or
- FMS navigation is cross-checked with navaid raw data
Max operating altitude for use of flaps/slats
20,000 ft
While engine-out, it is prohibited to use the autopilot to preform non-precision apps in what modes? (319 aircraft only)
FINAL APP, NAV V/S, or NAV/FPA
Fuel: Min fuel quantity for takeoff
3,307 lbs
Fuel: Prior to takeoff, if WING TK LO LVL warning is displayed on ECAM…
Takeoff is prohibited
Fuel: What order of tanks do we burn fuel
Center tank then wing tanks
Fuel: Takeoff on center tank is…
Prohibited
Hydraulic: Normal operating pressure
3000 psi +/- 200
Max brake temp for takeoff (brake fans, if installed, off)
300 *C
May the APU be started and operated if the LOW OIL LEVEL ECAM advisory is displayed?
Yes, maintenance action is required within next 10h of APU operation
APU: Starter duty cycle
3 starter duty cycles, wait 60 mins before attempting 3 more cycles
Can we use APU bleed air for wing anti-icing?
No
Engines: Max EGT for takeoff and go-around
950 *C for 5 mins
10 mins only in case of engine failure
Engines: Max EGT for MCT
915 *C
Engines: Max EGT for starting
725 *C
Engines: Max continuous oil temp
140 *C
Engines: Max transient oil temp (15 mins)
155 *C
Engines: Min oil temp for starting
-40 *C
Engines: Min Oil Quantity
9.5 qt + 0.5 qt/hr
What is T MAX FLEX?
ISA +53 °C
-the max allowable flex temperature so that thrust reduction does not exceed 25% of the full rated takeoff thrust
During Flex takeoffs, the assumed temp must not be lower than…
The flat rating temp or the current OAT
Can we takeoff at reduced thrust on a contaminated runway?
No
Can we takeoff at reduced thrust with any inoperative item that affects performance?
Yes, as long as we still meet all performance requirements after the penalty has been applied.
Engines: Starter duty cycle
A standard auto start includes up to 3 start attempts, is considered 1 cycle
4 consecutive cycles with 20 sec pause between each, 15 min cooling period after 4th cycle
-no running engagement of the starter when N2 is above 20%
Engines: When is reverse thrust not permitted?
- In flight
- To back up the aircraft
- Max reverse should not be used below 70 kt (idle reverse is permitted to aircraft stop)
Flight Maneuvering Load Limits:
Clean Configuration
-1g to +2.5g
Flight Maneuvering Load Limits:
Slats or Flaps extended
0g to +2g
Max Runway Slope
+/- 2%
Max Takeoff Altitude
9,200 ft
What 3 contaminated runway conditions is takeoff not recommended?
- wet ice
- water on top of compacted snow
- dry snow or wet snow over ice
Vmo/Mmo
350 kts / 0.82 Mach
Max Cabin Differential Pressure
9 psi
Max Negative differential pressure
-1 psi
Safety relief valve setting
8.6 psi
Max continuous load per TR
200 A
Max degrees with handwheel?
75*
Max degrees during pushback?
95*
At what N speed will the APU automatically shut down?
107% (ECAM display)
APU Bleed:
Max altitude to assist engine start
20,000 ft
APU Bleed:
Max altitude for air conditioning and pressurization (single pack)
20,000 ft
Engines: Min oil temp for takeoff
-10 *C
APU Bleed:
Max altitude for air conditioning and pressurization (dual pack)
15,000 ft
When is dispatch to/from narrow runways not allowed?
- nose wheel steering inop
- one or more brake inop
Limitation on speed for a turn during taxi when taxi weight is above what weight?
Do not exceed 20kts during turn when above 167,550 lbs
Narrow Runway Ops- Diversion to a 148ft wide runway is recommended in case of:
- Rudder jam
- Rudder pedal jam
- Yaw damper system fault
- Rudder travel limit system fault
- All failures leading to loss of the nose wheel steering
