Limitations

Question 1

Maximum Operating Altitude

Answer 1

39,000 ft

Question 2

Engine Start Max Crosswind (A321)

Answer 2

45 kts (A321)

Question 3

Takeoff Crosswind

Gusts included

Answer 3

38 kts (A320)
35 kts (A321)

Question 4

Landing Crosswind

Gusts included

Answer 4

38 kts

Question 5

Takeoff & Landing Tailwind

Answer 5

10 kts

Question 6

Max Airfield Wind for Takeoff and Landing (ASA)

Answer 6

50 kts or gust factor of 20 kts

Question 7

Passenger Door Operation

Answer 7

65 kts

Question 8

Max wind speed for Cargo Door Operation

Answer 8

40 kts

50 kts if aircraft is positioned into the wind or door is on the leeward side

Question 9

Cargo Doors must be closed before the wind speed exceeds

Answer 9

65 kts

Question 10

Severe Turbulence Penetration

Answer 10

A320 -
250 kts below FL 200
275 kts/0.76 Mach FL 200 and above

A321 -
275 kts below FL 200
305 kts/0.76 Mach FL 200 and above

Question 11

Maximum speed with the landing gear extended (Vle)

Answer 11

280 kts / M 0.67

Question 12

Maximum speed at which the landing gear may be extended (Vlo extension)

Answer 12

250 kts

Question 13

Maximum speed at which the landing gear may be retracted (Vlo retraction)

Answer 13

220 kts

Question 14

Maximum tire ground speed

Answer 14

195 kts

Question 15

Max speed with the Flight Deck window open

Answer 15

200 kts

Question 16

Max speed when windshield wiper is in use

Answer 16

220 kts

Question 17

Do not use LP Ground Conditioned Air while:

Answer 17

Packs Operating (avoids valve chatter)

Question 18

Min AP engagement on Takeoff

Answer 18

100 ft AGL or at least 5 seconds after liftoff

Question 19

Min height for AP use in approach with FINAL APP mode

Answer 19

250 ft AGL

Question 20

Min height for AP use in approach with V/S or FPA mode

Answer 20

Applicable MDA/DH or 250 ft whichever is higher

Question 21

Min height for AP use on a Circling Maneuver

Answer 21

1000 ft AGL or Circling MDA(H), whichever is higher

Question 22

Min height for AP use during ILS when CAT I is displayed on FMA

Answer 22

160 ft AGL

Question 23

Min height for AP use during a CAT I ILS with CAT II or CAT III DUAL/SINGLE displayed

Answer 23

80 ft AGL

Question 24

Min height for AP engagement after a manual Go-Around

Answer 24

100 ft AGL

Question 25

Min height for AP use in all other phases

Answer 25

500 ft AGL (A320)

900 ft AGL (A321)

Question 26

Min Oil Temperature for Starting

Answer 26

-40°C

Question 27

Min Oil Temperature for Takeoff

Answer 27

-10°C (A320)

19°C (A321)

Question 28

Max Number of Consecutive Start Cycles

Answer 28

4 (A320)
3 (A321)
A standard auto-start cycle may consist of up to 3 start attempts

Question 29

After 3 APU motor Duty Cycles:

Answer 29

Wait 60 minutes before attempting 3 more cycles

Question 30

Maximum Altitude for Slats and or Flaps Extended

Answer 30

20,000 ft

Question 31

Can you takeoff on center tank fuel?

Answer 31

No it is prohibited

Question 32

Max Total Fuel Imbalance for Takeoff

Answer 32

800 lbs

Question 33

Max Total Fuel Imbalance In-Flight & Landing

Answer 33

1500 lbs

Question 34

Maximum Brake Temperature for Takeoff

Answer 34

300°C

Question 35

Min Cooling Period after Max Engine Start Cycles

Answer 35

15 minutes

Question 36

Min Pause Between Engine Start Attempts (On Ground)

Answer 36

20 seconds (A320)
60 seconds (A321)

Question 37

Max N2 for Running Re-Engagement of Starter

Answer 37

20% (A320)

63% (A321)

Question 38

Speed below which Max Reverse Thrust Should Not be used

Answer 38

70 KIAS

Question 39

Max Altitude for APU BLEED Dual Pack Ops

Answer 39

15,000 ft

Question 40

Max Altitude for APU BLEED Single Pack Ops

Answer 40

22,500 ft

Question 41

Max Altitude for APU BLEED ENG Start Assist

Answer 41

20,000 ft

Question 42

Max Altitude or APU Start during EMERG ELEC CONFIG

Answer 42

25,000 ft