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Limitations Flashcards

2
Q

Max runway slope

A

+/- 2%

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3
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Max runway altitude

A

9200’

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4
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Nominal runway width

A

45m

Min cleared width 30m in some cases

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5
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Max crosswind demonstrated

A

38 knots (gust included)

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6
Q

Max tailwind for takeoff A321

A

BR, BT, BU - 15 knots

Rest - 10 knots

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7
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Max tailwind for takeoff A320

A

10 knots

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8
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Max tailwind for landing A320/1

A

10 knots

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9
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Max wind for pax door operation

A

65 knots

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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

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11
Q

Max Operating Speeds (Vmo/Mmo)

A
  • Vmo 350 knots

- Mmo 0.82 Mach

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12
Q

Turbulent air penetration speed A320

A
  • Below FL200, maintain 250 knots.

- At or above FL200, maintain 275 knots / 0.76 Mach.

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13
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Turbulent air penetration speed A321

A
  • Below FL200, maintain 270 knots.

- At or above FL200, maintain 300 knots / 0.76 Mach.

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14
Q

Max Flaps/Slats Extended Speeds (Vfe) A320

A 
1- 230 Knots
1+F- 215Knots
2- 200Knots
3- 185Knots
F- 177Knots
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15
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Max Flaps/Slats Extended Speeds (Vfe) A321

A 
1- 235Knots
1+F- 225Knots
2- 215Knots
3- 195Knots
F- 190Knots
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16
Q

Max speed with landing gear extended

VLE

A

280 knots / 0.67 Mach

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17
Q

Max landing gear extension speed

VLO Extension

A

250 knots

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18
Q

Max landing gear retraction speed

VLO Retraction

A

220 knots

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19
Q

Max altitude landing gear may be extended

A

FL250

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20
Q

Tires Max ground speed

A

195 knots

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21
Q

Max speed for windshield wiper in use

A

230 knots

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22
Q

A320/A321 Taxi Speed

A

Max speed during a turn if weight > 76,000 = 20 knots

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23
Q

Max Design Manoeuvring Speed (Va)

A

Va = 0.78 Mach (above 30,000 pressure altitude)

Refer to chart for lower altitudes.

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24
Q

Cabin Pressure
Max positive differential pressure
Max negative differential pressure

A

+8.6 psi

-1.0 psi

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25
Q

Ram Air (limitation)

A

Only open the ram air inlet if differential pressure is lower than 1.0 psi.

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26
Q

Ground Air Conditioning
Low Pressure Ground Unit
(Limitations)

A
  • 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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27
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Ground Air Conditioning
High Pressure Ground Unit
(Limitations)

A
  • 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.
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28
Q

Min height for autopilot engagement

A
  • Takeoff with SRS mode 100’ AGL
  • Takeoff w/o SRS mode 900’ AGL
  • Go-around 100’ AGL
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29
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Min height for autopilot disengagement

A

ILS autolanding
- Certified to remain engaged

ILS Approach (when CAT2 or CAT3 is not displayed on the FMA)
- 160’ AGL

Straight in non-precision approach
- Applicable Minimum

Circling manoeuvre
- Applicable Circling MDA -100’

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30
Q

Limitation on use of certain AP or FD modes

A

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.

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31
Q

Engine Inoperative Approaches

limitations on these approaches

A

A320 OEI CAT 2 or 3A Autolands ARE approved in config FULL.

A321 OEI in config 3 or FULL

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32
Q

When can NAV mode be used in the terminal area?

A

NAV mode may be used in the terminal area, provided:

  • GPS PRIMARY is available,
  • HIGH accuracy is displayed, or
  • Navaid raw data is monitored.
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33
Q

Glideslope angle for autoland

A

Within -2.5° to -3.15° (A320/A321)

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34
Q

Max wind for autoland

A

Based on surface wind reports incl. gusts.

  • Tailwind 10 knots
  • Crosswind 15 knots
  • Headwind 30 knots
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35
Q

Generator / TR Limitation

A

Max continuous load:
Generator:100% (90 kVA)
TR:200 A

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36
Q

Max altitude with flaps and/or slats extended

A

20,000’

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37
Q

Fuel Temperature

A

For Jet A only, if TAT reaches -34°C, monitor ECAM FUEL page that fuel temp. remains warmer than -36°C.

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38
Q

Fuel Management Limitations

A
  • 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
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39
Q

Hydraulic operating pressure

A

3000 psi +/- 200 psi

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40
Q

Max brake temperature for takeoff (brake fans off)

A

300°C

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41
Q

Parking Brake Limitation

A

Do not set EPR above 1.19 on both engines with the parking brake on.

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42
Q

APU Start Limitations (cycles)

A

The APU starter duty cycle is 3 consecutive start attempts. After the third start attempt, wait 60 minutes before attempting 3 more cycles.

43
Q

Limitation on bleed extraction from the APU

A

Air bleed extraction from the APU for wing and anti-ice is not permitted.

44
Q

APU start envelope with normal A/C power supply

A

APU may be started and operated up to max certified pressure altitude of 39,000’.

45
Q

Max altitude for battery assisted APU start

emergency electrical configuration

A

FL250

46
Q

Max altitude for APU bleed extraction

A
  • FL200 with one pack operating

- FL150 with two packs operating

47
Q

PowerplantTime / EGT Limits -Starting

A

No time limit / 725°C EGT

48
Q

PowerplantTime / EGT Limits
Takeoff and Go-Around
A319/A320

A

5 min (10 min if one engine failed) / 950°C

49
Q

Powerplant
Time / EGT Limits
Takeoff and Go-Around
A321

A

5 min (10 min if one engine failed) / ???°C

50
Q

Powerplant
Time / EGT Limits
Maximum Continuous (MCT)

A

Unlimited / 915°C

51
Q

Powerplant

Min oil temp prior to exceeding idle

A

-10°C

A320. Check for 321

52
Q

Powerplant

Min oil temp prior to takeoff

A

50°C

A320. Check for 321

53
Q

Powerplant

Max continuous oil temp

A

140°C

A320. Check for 321

54
Q

Powerplant

Max transient oil temp

A

155°C (15 min)

A320. Check for 321

55
Q

Powerplant

Min starting oil temp

A

-40°C

A320. Check for 321

56
Q

Powerplant

Min oil quantity

A

11qts + est. consumption (~0.3 qt/hr)

57
Q

Powerplant

Min oil pressure

A

60 psi

A320. Check for both 320/1

58
Q

Power plant starter limitations

A

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
Q

Reverse Thrust Limitations

A
  • 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
Q

Reduced Thrust Takeoff Limitations

A
  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.
61
Q

Powerplant Starting

Crosswind Operation on Ground

A

Engine is capable of starting in crosswinds up to 35 knots.

62
Q

Limitation on use of electrical outlets

A

Use of aircraft electrical outlets is prohibited during takeoff and landing.

63
Q

What emergency equipment items are located in the cockpit?

A
  • 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
Q

Maximum Wind for Cargo Door operation

A

40 Knots (and door must be closed before it exceeds 65 Knots)

65
Q

Maximum Speed with Flight Deck Window Open

A

200 Knots

66
Q

Minimum Height for use of AP with only CAT I displayed

A

160 FT AGL

67
Q

Maximum Outer Tank Fuel Imbalance

A

525Kgs

68
Q

Maximum Inner Tank Fuel Imbalance

A

1500Kgs

  • Center tanks must be used first
  • Do not takeoff using center tank fuel
69
Q

APU Limitations

Max Altitude for dual pack operations

A

15000 FT

70
Q

APU Limitations

Maximum Altitude for Engine Start Assist using APU Bleed Air

A

20000 FT

71
Q

APU Limitations

Maximum Altitude Single Pack operations

A

20,00 FT

72
Q

Can you use the APU Bleed aire for Wing anti-icing?

A

No

73
Q

Engine Limitations

Minimum Oil Temperature for Starting

A

-40 degrees C

74
Q

Engine Limitations

Minimum Oil Temperature for Takeoff

A

-10 degrees C

75
Q

Engine Limitations

Minimum Oil Quantity for Departure

A

9.5 Quarts + 0.5/Hour of Flight

76
Q

Engine Limitations

Max Number of consecutive Start Cycles.

A

4 Cycles

77
Q

Engine Limitations

Minimum Cooling Period after 4 Cycles

A

15 minutes

78
Q

Engine Limitations

Maximum duration of a Start Cycle

A

2 minutes

79
Q

Engine Limitations

Minimum Pause between Start Attempts

A

20 Seconds

80
Q

Engine Limitations

Maximum N2 for Running re-engagement of Starter

A

20%

81
Q

Engine Limitations

Speed below which maximum reverse thrust should not be used

A

70 Knots

82
Q

A320 max TAXI weight

212’sNX/CD/BB

A

77,400Kgs

83
Q

A320 Max TAXI weight

214’SBK/JK

A

75,900Kgs

84
Q

A320 max TAKE OFF weight

212’sNX/CD/BB

A

77,000Kgs

85
Q

A320 Max TAKE OFF weight

214’SBK/JK

A

75,500Kgs

86
Q

A320 Max LANDING weight

A

64,500Kgs

87
Q

A320 Max ZERO FUEL weight

A

61,000Kgs

88
Q

A320 MINIMUM weight

A

37,230Kgs

89
Q

A321 Max TAXI weight

A

89,400Kgs

90
Q

A321 Max TAKE OFF weight

A

89,000Kgs

91
Q

A321 Max LANDING weight

A

75,500Kgs

92
Q

A321 Max ZERO FUEL weight

A

71,500Kgs

93
Q

A321 MINIMUM weight

A

47,500Kgs

94
Q

A321-ACT Max TAXI weight

A

93,400Kgs

95
Q

A321-ACT Max TAKE OFF weight

A

93,000Kgs

96
Q

A321-ACT Max LANDING weight

A

77,800Kgs

97
Q

A321-ACT Max ZERO FUEL weight

A

73,800Kgs

98
Q

A321-ACT Max MINIMUM weight

A

??????

99
Q

What is the maximum fuel temperature ?

A

54°C

100
Q

What is the maximum allowed asymmetry between feed tank pairs ?

A

3000 kg / 6600 lb

101
Q

What is the minimum fuel quantity for take off ?

A

1500 kg / 3307 lb

102
Q

What the maximum allowed fuel imbalance ?

A

530 kg / 1168 lb

103
Q

What is the minimum fuel temperature for JET A1?

A

-43°C

A320 Notes (29 decks)

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