Limitations Flashcards
Maximum Operating Altitude
39,000 ft
Engine Start Max Crosswind (A321)
45 kts (A321)
Takeoff Crosswind
Gusts included
38 kts (A320) 35 kts (A321)
Landing Crosswind
Gusts included
38 kts
Takeoff & Landing Tailwind
10 kts
Max Airfield Wind for Takeoff and Landing (ASA)
50 kts or gust factor of 20 kts
Passenger Door Operation
65 kts
Max wind speed for Cargo Door Operation
40 kts
50 kts if aircraft is positioned into the wind or door is on the leeward side
Cargo Doors must be closed before the wind speed exceeds
65 kts
Severe Turbulence Penetration
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
Maximum speed with the landing gear extended (Vle)
280 kts / M 0.67
Maximum speed at which the landing gear may be extended (Vlo extension)
250 kts
Maximum speed at which the landing gear may be retracted (Vlo retraction)
220 kts
Maximum tire ground speed
195 kts
Max speed with the Flight Deck window open
200 kts
Max speed when windshield wiper is in use
220 kts
Do not use LP Ground Conditioned Air while:
Packs Operating (avoids valve chatter)
Min AP engagement on Takeoff
100 ft AGL or at least 5 seconds after liftoff
Min height for AP use in approach with FINAL APP mode
250 ft AGL
Min height for AP use in approach with V/S or FPA mode
Applicable MDA/DH or 250 ft whichever is higher
Min height for AP use on a Circling Maneuver
1000 ft AGL or Circling MDA(H), whichever is higher
Min height for AP use during ILS when CAT I is displayed on FMA
160 ft AGL
Min height for AP use during a CAT I ILS with CAT II or CAT III DUAL/SINGLE displayed
80 ft AGL
Min height for AP engagement after a manual Go-Around
100 ft AGL
Min height for AP use in all other phases
500 ft AGL (A320)
900 ft AGL (A321)
Min Oil Temperature for Starting
-40°C
Min Oil Temperature for Takeoff
-10°C (A320)
19°C (A321)
Max Number of Consecutive Start Cycles
4 (A320)
3 (A321)
A standard auto-start cycle may consist of up to 3 start attempts
After 3 APU motor Duty Cycles:
Wait 60 minutes before attempting 3 more cycles
Maximum Altitude for Slats and or Flaps Extended
20,000 ft
Can you takeoff on center tank fuel?
No it is prohibited
Max Total Fuel Imbalance for Takeoff
800 lbs
Max Total Fuel Imbalance In-Flight & Landing
1500 lbs
Maximum Brake Temperature for Takeoff
300°C
Min Cooling Period after Max Engine Start Cycles
15 minutes
Min Pause Between Engine Start Attempts (On Ground)
20 seconds (A320) 60 seconds (A321)
Max N2 for Running Re-Engagement of Starter
20% (A320)
63% (A321)
Speed below which Max Reverse Thrust Should Not be used
70 KIAS
Max Altitude for APU BLEED Dual Pack Ops
15,000 ft
Max Altitude for APU BLEED Single Pack Ops
22,500 ft
Max Altitude for APU BLEED ENG Start Assist
20,000 ft
Max Altitude or APU Start during EMERG ELEC CONFIG
25,000 ft
