Limitations - Airplane General

Question 1

Maximum Tailwind

Takeoff and Landing

Answer 1

15 knots

Question 2

Maximum Crosswind

Takeoff and Landing

Answer 2

Takeoff: 34 KTS

Landing: 40 KTS

Question 3

Ground Wind Operating Envelope

Answer 3

For crosswinds greater than 43 KTS, limit thrust to a setting normally used for taxi

Except when setting takeoff thrust on the runway, limit engine thrust to idle during for winds greater than 58 KTS

Question 4

Severe Turbulence Air Penetration Speed

Answer 4

280 KIAS / .76M

Climb and Descent Only; for Cruise see SP.16 Severe Turbulence Supplementary Procedure

Question 5

HF Radio Operation during Refueling

Answer 5

Do not operate HF radios during refueling operations

Question 6

Runway Slope

Answer 6

± 2%

Question 7

Maximum Operating Altitude

Answer 7

41,000 feet

Question 8

Maximum Takeoff and Landing Altitude

Answer 8

8,400 feet

Question 9

Maximum Taxi Weight

Answer 9

82,417 kilograms

Question 10

Maximum Takeoff Weight

Answer 10

82,190 kilograms

Question 11

Maximum Landing Weight

Answer 11

69,308 kilograms

Question 12

Maximum Zero Fuel Weight

Answer 12

65,952 kilograms

Question 13

Maximum Landing Gear Speeds

Answer 13

Vlo (retract) = 235 KIAS
Vlo (extend) = 270 KIAS / .82M
Vle = 320 KIAS / .82M

Question 14

RVSM Altitude Display Limits (in flight)

Answer 14

Maximum allowable in-flight difference between Captain and First Officer altitude displays for RVSM operations is 200 feet.

Question 15

RVSM Altitude Display Limits (on ground)

Answer 15

Sea Level to 5,000 feet
• Between CA and FO: 50 feet
• Between CA or FO and Field: 75 feet

5,001 to 10,000 feet
• Between CA and FO: 60 feet
• Between CA or FO and Field: 75 feet

Question 16

Radar Use in Hangar and Near Fuel

Answer 16

Avoid weather radar operation in a hangar or within 50 feet of fueling operations or a fuel spill

Question 17

Maximum Takeoff Alternate Speed and Distance

Answer 17

One-Engine Inoperative Cruise: 290 KIAS

Distance
• 60 min: 343 nm
• 120 min: 686 nm (ETOPS)

Question 18

Maximum Service Check Interval

Answer 18

A Service Check shall be accomplished by Maintenance prior to the flight with a maximum of 48 clock hours between each Service Check.

Question 19

ETOPS Maximum Diversion Time and Distance

Answer 19

60  minutes and 395 nm
75  minutes (benign) and 478 nm
120 minutes and 764 nm
138 minutes and 879 nm
180 minutes and 1146 nm

Question 20

Internet Ground Control limitation

Answer 20

MUTE during aircraft de-icing, taxiing under a skybridge, or while in a hangar

Question 21

Maximum Flap Speeds (Vfe)

Answer 21

Flap 1         250 KIAS 
Flap 2        250 KIAS
Flap 5        250 KIAS
Flap 10       210 KIAS
Flap 15       200 KIAS
Flap 25      190 KIAS
Flap 30      175 KIAS
Flap 40      166 KIAS