Limitations

Question 1

Maximum Operating Altitude

Answer 1

39,000 ft

Question 2

Engine Start Max Crosswind

Answer 2

A320 - NA

A321 - 45 KTS

Question 3

Takeoff Crosswind (gusts included)

Answer 3

A320 - 38 kts

A321 - 35 kts

Question 4

Landing Crosswind (gusts included)

Answer 4

A320 & A321 - 38 kts

Question 5

Takeoff & Landing Tailwind

Answer 5

10 kts

Question 6

Max Airfield Wind for Takeoff or Landing (ASA)

Answer 6

50 kts or gust factor of 20 kts

Question 7

Passenger Door Operation

Answer 7

65 kts

Question 8

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 (ASA)

Answer 10

A320
Below FL200 - 250 kts
Above FL200 - 275 kts/.76 Mach

A321
Below FL200 - 275 kts
Above FL200 - 305 kts/.76 Mach

Question 11

Maximum speed with landing gear extended (Vle)

Answer 11

280 kts/M0.67

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 (AFM)

Answer 14

195 kts

Question 15

Max speed with Flight Deck window open

Answer 15

200 kts

Question 16

Max speed when windshield wiper is in use

Answer 16

230 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 (ASA)

Answer 20

Applicable MDA/DH or 250 ft, whichever is higher

Question 21

Min height for AP use on a Circling Maneuver* (ASA)

Answer 21

1,000 ft AGL or Circling MDA(H), whichever is higher

*Alaska Airlines only conducts circling maneuvers (not circling approaches) in VMC weather conditions. The flight crew just conduct the maneuver within the circling area while maintaining required visual reference at all times.

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 (ASA)

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

A320 - 500 ft AGL

A331 - 900 ft AGL

Question 26

Min Oil Quantity for Departure (FCOM/ASA)

Answer 26

14 qts (ASA)

A320
9.5 qts plus 0.5 qts/hour or flight

A321
9.5 qts plus 0.5 qts/hour of flight (not less than 11.0 qts total)

Question 27

Min Oil Temperature for Starting

Answer 27

-40°C

Question 28

Min Oil Temperature for Takeoff

Answer 28

A320
-10°c

A321
19°c

Question 29

Max number of consecutive starts cycles - Engines

Answer 29

A320
4*

A321
3*

*A standard auto-start cycle for the LEAP1A and CFM56-B engines may consist of up to 3 start attempts.

Question 30

Min cooling period after max cycles - Engines

Answer 30

15 minutes

Question 31

Min pause between start attempts (ground start) - Engines

Answer 31

A320
20 seconds

A321
60 seconds

Question 32

Max N2 for running re-engagement of starter

Answer 32

A320
20%

A321
63%

Question 33

Speed below which Max Reverse Thrust SHOULD NOT be used

Answer 33

70 KIAS

Question 34

After 3 motor duty cycles - APU

Answer 34

Wait 60 minutes before attempting 3 more cycles

Question 35

Max Altitude with Slats and/or Flaps Extended

Answer 35

20,000 ft

Question 36

Max total fuel imbalance for takeoff

Answer 36

800 lbs

Question 37

Max total fuel imbalance in-flight & landing

Answer 37

1,500 lbs

Question 38

Maximum brake temperature for takeoff

Answer 38

300°c

Question 39

Max start attempts on APU

Answer 39

3