Limitations Flashcards
Runway slope
+/- 2%
Maximum takeoff and landing tailwind component
10 knots
Maximum demonstrated T/O and Landing crosswind
800 = 33 kts
Maximum Speeds
Observe VMO Pointer and gear / flap placards
Maximum flight operational latitude
-800 = 82N and 82S
Except for the region between 80W and 130W longitude, the maximum flight operating latitude is 70N, and the region between 120E and 160E longitude, the maximum flight operating latitude is 60S.
Maximum operating altitude
-800 = 41000 ft
Maximum Takeoff and Landing Altitude
8,400 ft
for N5227A
13,500 ft
(-800) How often do we verify that an operational check of the flight deck door system has been accomplished?
Once each flight day
Severe Turbulent Air Penetration Speed
What about during cruise?
- 800 = 280KIAS or .76M (whichever is lower)
* Note: During Cruise, refer to SP.16, Severe Turbulence Supplementary Procedure
On revenue flights what must be installed regarding L1 Door
The escape slide retention bar (girt bar), during taxi, takeoff, and landing
What must not be operated during refueling operations
HF radios
*Do not operate HF radios during refueling operations.
Do standby altimeters meet altimeter accuracy requirements of RVSM airspace?
No
Max allowable in-flight difference between captain and FO altitude display for RVSM
200 feet
Maximum allowable on-the-ground altitude display differences for RVSM operations between Captain and FO?
Sea level to 5,000 ft = 50 ft
5,000 ft to 10,000 ft = 60 ft
Weight Limitations (800) Max Taxi
174,700 lbs
Weight Limitations (800) Max Takeoff
174,200 lbs*
*may be further restricted by takeoff, enroute, and landing performance.
Weight Limitations (800) Max Landing
146,300 lbs*
*may be further restricted by field length or climb limit
Weight Limitations (800) Max Zero Fuel
138,300 lbs
Weight Limitations (800) Min Operating
80,800 lbs
Max differential pressure (800 relief valves)
9.1 PSI
Flight with freight in the Main Deck Cargo Compartment without at least one air conditioning pack is ? (400)
Prohibited
With either one or both engine bleed air switches ON, do not operate the air conditioning packs in
HIGH for takeoff, approach, or landing.
*Note: The fire protection Non-Normal procedures take precedence over the statement regarding no air conditioning pack in HIGH during takeoff, approach or landing. The SMOKE or FUMES REMOVAL checklists and (800) CARGO FIRE checklists require the Operating PACK switch(es) HIGH. Switch(es) need to be placed in HIGH in order to increase ventilation for smoke removal.
Use of Aileron trim with the autopilot engaged is
Prohibited
(800) Do not engage the autopilot for takeoff below what ALT
(N5227A) - Do not use the autopilot below _____ at airport pressure altitudes above ______.
400 feet AGL
100’ RA, 8,400’ PA
For single channel operating during approach, when shall the autopilot be disengaged
50 feet AGL
MAX Wind Component for Autoland (800)
Headwind: 25kts
Tailwind: 10kts
Crosswind: 20kts
Crosswind CAT 2/3: 15kts
MAX and MIN glideslope angles for Autoland
3.25 to 2.5 degrees
Autoland capability may only be used with (flap and engine requirements)
Autoland capability may only be used N5227A?
flaps 30 or 40 and both engines operative.
to runways at or below 8,400 ft pressure altitude.
When can you not use LVL Change on final approach (APP)?
Do not use on final approach below 1,000 AFE
Do not use what VHF # for ATC communications with ACARS operational?
VHF-3
(800) ACARS is limited to the transmission and receipt of messages that will not create an unsafe condition if the message is improperly received, such as these conditions:
- the message or parts of the message are delayed or not received
- the message is delivered to the wrong recipient
- the message content may be frequently corrupted
Note: Pre-Departure Clearance, Digital ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service), Weight and Balance, and Takeoff Data messages can be transmitted and received over ACARS if they are verified per approved operational procedures.
Use what VHF # for primary communications the ground?
VHF-1
Where is the VHF-1 radio connected?
to the top of the fuselage antenna
Engine limit display markings (What colors)
Red = maximum and minimum limits Amber = caution limits
Maximum time limit for takeoff thrust
5 minutes
Engine Ignition must on AUTO/CONT for what phases?
T/O, Landing, Anti-ice operation and (800) operation in heavy rain
Operation with Assumed temperature reduced takeoff thrust is not permitted with what INOP?
anti-skid inoperative
When is intentional selection of reverse thrust is prohibited?
in flight
APU Max config ALT’s
APU bleed + electric load = 10,000 ft (In Flight), 15,000 ft (Ground Only)
APU bleed = 17,000 ft
APU Electrical Load = 41,000 ft
(800) Normal Starter duty cycle
Multiple consecutive start attempts are permitted, each start attempt limited to 2 minutes of starter usage
minimum of 10 seconds is needed between start attempts
(800) Extended Engine Motoring
Starter usage is limited to 15 mins for the first two extended engine motorings. A minimum of 2 minutes is needed between each attempt.
For the third and subsequent extended motorings, starter usage is limited to 5 minutes. A minimum of 10 minutes is needed between each attempt
APU bleed valve must be closed when?
- Ground air connected and isolation valve is open
- Engine no.1 bleed valve open
- Isolation and engine no. 2 bleed valve open
Note: APU bleed valve may be open during engine start, but avoid engine power above idle
After 3 consecutive APU aborted start attempts, how long is the cooling period required?
15 minute cooling period
Fire Protection: No cargo or baggage may be carried in either the forward or aft lower cargo compartments if
(N311GT) the “SYS OK” light on the CDU is not illuminated
Fire Protection: No cargo or baggage may be carried in the forward cargo compartment if
(N311GT) the “FWD INOP” message is displayed on the CDU alphanumeric display
Fire Protection: No cargo or baggage may be carried in the aft cargo compartment if
(N311GT) the “AFT INOP” message is displayed on the CDU alphanumeric display
Fire Protection: Airplane must land within how many minutes following initial discharge of the fire suppression system?
(N311GT) 60 minutes
The max alt for flaps extended is?
20,000 feet
Holding in icing conditions with flaps extended is?
Prohibited
In flight, do not extended the speed brakes past what point?
Flight Detent
Rapid and large alternating control inputs may result in what?
structural failure at any speed, including below VA
(Avoid rapid and large alternating control inputs, especially in combination with large changes in pitch, roll, or yaw (e.g. large side slip angles) as they may result in structural failure at any speed, including below VA.)
Do not deploy speedbrakes in flight below what ALT?
at radio altitudes less than 1,000 ft
Alternate Flap Duty Cycle
when extending or retracting flaps with the ALTERNATE FLAPS position switch, allow 15 seconds after releasing the ALTERNATE FLAPS position switch before moving the switch again to avoid damage to ALTERNATE FLAP motor clutch
After a complete extend and retract cycle 0-15 and back to 0, allow 5 mins for cooling before trying again
ADIRU
Air Data Inertial Reference Unit
All flight operations based on magnetic heading or magnetic track angle are prohibited where?
Where do we find this information?
in geographic areas where the installed IRS MagVar table errors are greater than 5 degrees.
Refer to AFM Normal Procedures/Intertial Reference System section
Do not use this display for navigation
The terrain display
When can we NOT use the look-ahead terrain alerting and terrain display functions
Within 15 nm of takeoff, approach, or landing at an airport not contained in the GPWS terrain database.
Avoid WX radar operation where/when?
- In a hanger (no longer listed: within 50ft of fueling operations or fuel spill)
- when personnel are within the area normally enclosed by the aircraft nose radome.
The hangar recommendation does not apply to the weather radar test mode.
If a fuel pump circuit break trips, can you reset it?
What about if in flight? More than once?
What is the cooling period?
NO
Yes, if directed by a non-normal checklist, but it is not recommended. A tripped circuit breaker may be reset once, after a short cooling period (approximately 2 minutes), if in the judgement of the captain, the situation resulting from the circuit breaker trip has a significant adverse effect on safety.
The Use of what Fuel is prohibited?
Jet B and JP-4
Maximum Tank fuel Temp
49 degrees Celsius
Inflight tank fuel temp must be what in flight?
Does the use of Fuel System Icing Inhibitor additives change the minimum fuel tank temperature limit?
must be maintained at least 3 degrees C above the freezing point of the fuel used or -43C whichever is higher
No, the use of Fuel System Icing Inhibitor additives does NOT change the minimum fuel tank temperature limit
What fuel is allowed?
JET A, JET A-1, JP-5, JP-8
Intentionally dry running the center tank fuel pump (low pressure light illuminated) is?
Prohibited
Maximum scheduled lateral fuel imbalance between tanks 1 and 2 is?
0 lbs
Random/transient fuel imbalance is ?
Must not exceed 1,000 lbs for Taxi, T/O, Flight, Landing
Main tanks must have how much fuel if the center tank contains more than _____?
Full, 1,000 lbs
Do not apply brakes until
after touchdown
Do not open the main deck cargo door in actual or anticipated winds exceeding?
45 knots
Aircraft is not to be taxied, towed, or jacked unless ?
the MAIN DECK CARGO DOOR is in the fully closed and latched position.
With either one or both engine bleed air switches ON, do not operate what?
What takes precedence?
do not operate the air conditioning packs in HIGH for takeoff, approach, or landing.
The fire protection Non-Normal procedures take precedence over the statement above. The SMOKE or FUMES REMOVAL checklists and CARGO FIRE checklists require the Operating PACK switch(es) HIGH. Switch(es) need to be placed in HIGH in order to increase ventilation for smoke removal.
Flights predicated on the use of which HF frequencies are prohibited for N5227A, N5233A, and N5237A?
29.489 and 29.490 MHz.
What CDS software do all Southern 737-800 aircraft have installed?
Why does it matter?
BP15 and FMCsoftware U13.0
There are 6 runways that may blank all six display units if they are selected in the FMC ARRIVALS page.
If an amber caution light illuminates during MASTER CAUTION recall, but extinguishes after MASTER CAUTION reset, what do we need to do?
Nothing. Completion of the associated checklist is not required.
Do not use ________ below _____ feet radio altitude at airport pressure altitudes above ______ feet.
autopilot, 100’ RA, PA above 8,400 (N5227)
HF radios must not be operated when?
During refueling operations
Maximum allowable on-the-ground altitude display differences for RVSM operations between Captain or FO and Field Elevation?
75 feet
Use of _______ with the autopilot engaged is prohibited?
Aileron trim
If the anti-skid is inoperative, what kind of takeoff is not permitted?
Operation with Assumed temperature reduced takeoff thrust
Can the APU bleed valve may be open during engine start?
Yes, but avoid engine power above idle.
With the altimeters referenced to QFE, what is prohibited?
- The use of VNAV or LNAV
- The use of the Vertical Situation Display (VSD)
If the option for QFE altitude reference selection is not installed in the FMS, what is prohibited?
QFE operations
When must a QFE altitude reference for the PFDs be selected?
whenever the QFE is used instead of QNH
