Limitations Flashcards
2
Q
Max runway slope
A
+/- 2%
3
Q
Max runway altitude
A
9200’
4
Q
Nominal runway width
A
45m
Min cleared width 30m in some cases
5
Q
Max crosswind demonstrated
A
38 knots (gust included)
6
Q
Max tailwind for takeoff A321
A
BR, BT, BU - 15 knots
Rest - 10 knots
7
Q
Max tailwind for takeoff A320
A
10 knots
8
Q
Max tailwind for landing A320/1
A
10 knots
9
Q
Max wind for pax door operation
A
65 knots
10
Q
Load Acceleration Limits
A
Clean configuration -1g to +2.5g
Slats or flaps extended 0g to +2.0g
Slats extended and flaps retracted 0g to +2.0g
11
Q
Max Operating Speeds (Vmo/Mmo)
A
- Vmo 350 knots
- Mmo 0.82 Mach
12
Q
Turbulent air penetration speed A320
A
- Below FL200, maintain 250 knots.
- At or above FL200, maintain 275 knots / 0.76 Mach.
13
Q
Turbulent air penetration speed A321
A
- Below FL200, maintain 270 knots.
- At or above FL200, maintain 300 knots / 0.76 Mach.
14
Q
Max Flaps/Slats Extended Speeds (Vfe) A320
A
1- 230 Knots 1+F- 215Knots 2- 200Knots 3- 185Knots F- 177Knots
15
Q
Max Flaps/Slats Extended Speeds (Vfe) A321
A
1- 235Knots 1+F- 225Knots 2- 215Knots 3- 195Knots F- 190Knots
16
Q
Max speed with landing gear extended
VLE
A
280 knots / 0.67 Mach
17
Q
Max landing gear extension speed
VLO Extension
A
250 knots
18
Q
Max landing gear retraction speed
VLO Retraction
A
220 knots
19
Q
Max altitude landing gear may be extended
A
FL250
20
Q
Tires Max ground speed
A
195 knots
21
Q
Max speed for windshield wiper in use
A
230 knots
22
Q
A320/A321 Taxi Speed
A
Max speed during a turn if weight > 76,000 = 20 knots
23
Q
Max Design Manoeuvring Speed (Va)
A
Va = 0.78 Mach (above 30,000 pressure altitude)
Refer to chart for lower altitudes.
24
Q
Cabin Pressure
Max positive differential pressure
Max negative differential pressure
A
+8.6 psi
-1.0 psi
25
Q
Ram Air (limitation)
A
Only open the ram air inlet if differential pressure is lower than 1.0 psi.
26
Ground Air Conditioning
Low Pressure Ground Unit
(Limitations)
- Do not use conditioned air simultaneously from PACK and LP ground unit (to avoid chattering of non-return valves).
- Airflow supplied by the ground cart shall not exceed 2.6 lbs/s.
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Ground Air Conditioning
High Pressure Ground Unit
(Limitations)
- Do not use HP ground unit when the APU is supplying bleed air to avoid bleed system damage.
- An HP ground unit may be used for air conditioning provided the air supply is confirmed to be free from oil contamination.
28
Min height for autopilot engagement
- Takeoff with SRS mode 100’ AGL
- Takeoff w/o SRS mode 900’ AGL
- Go-around 100’ AGL
29
Min height for autopilot disengagement
ILS autolanding
- Certified to remain engaged
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ILS Approach (when CAT2 or CAT3 is not displayed on the FMA)
- 160’ AGL
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Straight in non-precision approach
- Applicable Minimum
Circling manoeuvre
- Applicable Circling MDA -100'
30
Limitation on use of certain AP or FD modes
Use of AP or FD in OP DES or DES mode is not authorized during approach below minimums or 500' (A319/A320), 900’ (A321), whichever is higher.
31
Engine Inoperative Approaches
| limitations on these approaches
A320 OEI CAT 2 or 3A Autolands ARE approved in config FULL.
A321 OEI in config 3 or FULL
32
When can NAV mode be used in the terminal area?
NAV mode may be used in the terminal area, provided:
- GPS PRIMARY is available,
- HIGH accuracy is displayed, or
- Navaid raw data is monitored.
33
Glideslope angle for autoland
Within -2.5° to -3.15° (A320/A321)
34
Max wind for autoland
Based on surface wind reports incl. gusts.
- Tailwind 10 knots
- Crosswind 15 knots
- Headwind 30 knots
35
Generator / TR Limitation
Max continuous load:
Generator: 100% (90 kVA)
TR: 200 A
36
Max altitude with flaps and/or slats extended
20,000'
37
Fuel Temperature
For Jet A only, if TAT reaches -34°C, monitor ECAM FUEL page that fuel temp. remains warmer than -36°C.
38
Fuel Management Limitations
- Takeoff using the center tank is prohibited.
- Center tanks must be emptied before the wing tanks under normal conditions.
- Min quantity for take off: 1500Kg
39
Hydraulic operating pressure
3000 psi +/- 200 psi
40
Max brake temperature for takeoff (brake fans off)
300°C
41
Parking Brake Limitation
Do not set EPR above 1.19 on both engines with the parking brake on.
42
APU Start Limitations (cycles)
The APU starter duty cycle is 3 consecutive start attempts. After the third start attempt, wait 60 minutes before attempting 3 more cycles.
43
Limitation on bleed extraction from the APU
Air bleed extraction from the APU for wing and anti-ice is not permitted.
44
APU start envelope with normal A/C power supply
APU may be started and operated up to max certified pressure altitude of 39,000'.
45
Max altitude for battery assisted APU start
| emergency electrical configuration
FL250
46
Max altitude for APU bleed extraction
- FL200 with one pack operating
| - FL150 with two packs operating
47
Powerplant Time / EGT Limits - Starting
No time limit / 725°C EGT
48
Powerplant Time / EGT Limits
Takeoff and Go-Around
A319/A320
5 min (10 min if one engine failed) / 950°C
49
Powerplant
Time / EGT Limits
Takeoff and Go-Around
A321
5 min (10 min if one engine failed) / ???°C
50
Powerplant
Time / EGT Limits
Maximum Continuous (MCT)
Unlimited / 915°C
51
Powerplant
| Min oil temp prior to exceeding idle
-10°C
| A320. Check for 321
52
Powerplant
| Min oil temp prior to takeoff
50°C
| A320. Check for 321
53
Powerplant
| Max continuous oil temp
140°C
| A320. Check for 321
54
Powerplant
| Max transient oil temp
155°C (15 min)
| A320. Check for 321
55
Powerplant
| Min starting oil temp
-40°C
| A320. Check for 321
56
Powerplant
| Min oil quantity
11qts + est. consumption (~0.3 qt/hr)
57
Powerplant
| Min oil pressure
60 psi
| A320. Check for both 320/1
58
Power plant starter limitations
4 consecutive cycles: each max of 2 minutes
Pause between start attempts: 20 seconds.
Cooling period, following 4 starts attempts: 15 minutes.
No running engagement of the starter, when N2 is above 20% on ground???, or ???% in flight.
CHECK 321
59
Reverse Thrust Limitations
- Not permitted in flight.
- Not permitted to back up the aircraft.
- Max reverse should not be used < 70 knots or when airspeed starts to fluctuate.
60
Reduced Thrust Takeoff Limitations
1. Thrust reduction must not exceed 25% of the full rated takeoff thrust. To meet the requirement, the flexible temperature must not be higher than ISA +53 for A320, and ISA +??? for A321.
2. The assumed temperature must not be lower than the flat rating temperature, or the actual OAT.
3. Takeoff at reduced thrust is not permitted on contaminated runways.
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Powerplant Starting
| Crosswind Operation on Ground
Engine is capable of starting in crosswinds up to 35 knots.
62
Limitation on use of electrical outlets
Use of aircraft electrical outlets is prohibited during takeoff and landing.
63
What emergency equipment items are located in the cockpit?
- 4 Oxygen Masks/Smoke Goggles
- 4 Life jackets
- 4 Fire fighting items:
- Crash Axe
- Halon Fire Extinguisher
- PBE
- Gloves
- 2 Escape Ropes
- 2 Flashlights
64
Maximum Wind for Cargo Door operation
40 Knots (and door must be closed before it exceeds 65 Knots)
65
Maximum Speed with Flight Deck Window Open
200 Knots
66
Minimum Height for use of AP with only CAT I displayed
160 FT AGL
67
Maximum Outer Tank Fuel Imbalance
525Kgs
68
Maximum Inner Tank Fuel Imbalance
1500Kgs
- Center tanks must be used first
- Do not takeoff using center tank fuel
69
APU Limitations
Max Altitude for dual pack operations
15000 FT
70
APU Limitations
Maximum Altitude for Engine Start Assist using APU Bleed Air
20000 FT
71
APU Limitations
Maximum Altitude Single Pack operations
20,00 FT
72
Can you use the APU Bleed aire for Wing anti-icing?
No
73
Engine Limitations
Minimum Oil Temperature for Starting
-40 degrees C
74
Engine Limitations
Minimum Oil Temperature for Takeoff
-10 degrees C
75
Engine Limitations
Minimum Oil Quantity for Departure
9.5 Quarts + 0.5/Hour of Flight
76
Engine Limitations
Max Number of consecutive Start Cycles.
4 Cycles
77
Engine Limitations
Minimum Cooling Period after 4 Cycles
15 minutes
78
Engine Limitations
Maximum duration of a Start Cycle
2 minutes
79
Engine Limitations
Minimum Pause between Start Attempts
20 Seconds
80
Engine Limitations
Maximum N2 for Running re-engagement of Starter
20%
81
Engine Limitations
Speed below which maximum reverse thrust should not be used
70 Knots
82
A320 max TAXI weight
| 212's NX/CD/BB
77,400Kgs
83
A320 Max TAXI weight
| 214'S BK/JK
75,900Kgs
84
A320 max TAKE OFF weight
| 212's NX/CD/BB
77,000Kgs
85
A320 Max TAKE OFF weight
| 214'S BK/JK
75,500Kgs
86
A320 Max LANDING weight
64,500Kgs
87
A320 Max ZERO FUEL weight
61,000Kgs
88
A320 MINIMUM weight
37,230Kgs
89
A321 Max TAXI weight
89,400Kgs
90
A321 Max TAKE OFF weight
89,000Kgs
91
A321 Max LANDING weight
75,500Kgs
92
A321 Max ZERO FUEL weight
71,500Kgs
93
A321 MINIMUM weight
47,500Kgs
94
A321-ACT Max TAXI weight
93,400Kgs
95
A321-ACT Max TAKE OFF weight
93,000Kgs
96
A321-ACT Max LANDING weight
77,800Kgs
97
A321-ACT Max ZERO FUEL weight
73,800Kgs
98
A321-ACT Max MINIMUM weight
??????
99
What is the maximum fuel temperature ?
54°C
100
What is the maximum allowed asymmetry between feed tank pairs ?
3000 kg / 6600 lb
101
What is the minimum fuel quantity for take off ?
1500 kg / 3307 lb
102
What the maximum allowed fuel imbalance ?
530 kg / 1168 lb
103
What is the minimum fuel temperature for JET A1?
-43°C
