Limitations Auto flight system

Question 1

What is the minimum altitude at which the autopilot can be used at takeoff?

Answer 1

100ft AGL and 5s after lift off

Question 2

What is the minimum altitude at which the autopilot can be used in approach with FINAL APP, V/S or FPA mode ?

Answer 2

250ft AGL

Question 3

What is the minimum altitude at which the autopilot can be used in a circling approach ?

Answer 3

500ft AGL

Question 4

What is the minimum altitude at which the autopilot can be used in a ILS approach ?

Answer 4

If CAT 1 displayed 160ft AGL

if CAT 2 or 3 0ft AGL

Question 5

With one engine inoperative on a non precision approach with a 319 what are the limitation ?

Answer 5

it is not permitted to use the AP to perform NPA in FINAL APP, NAV V/S, NAV/FPA
Only use of FDs is permitted

Question 6

What is required to be engaged for CAT II, CAT III fail passive, CAT III fail operational ?

Answer 6

CAT II, CAT III Fail passive : at least one AP in APPR mode and ATHR on
CAT III fail operational : 2 AP on APPR mode and ATHR on CAT 3 dual displayed

Question 7

With one engine out what is the approved landing config for autoland (CATII, CAT III fail passive ?

Answer 7

A319, A320 NEO, A321 NEO = Flaps 3 or Flaps FULL

A320CEO = Only flaps FULL

Question 8

What are the maximum wind for an autoland ?

Answer 8

A321 // Headwind 15kt // Tailwind 10kt // Crosswind 10kt
A320 NEO // 30kt // 10kt // 20kt (15kt for automatic rollout with OEI)
A320 // 30kt // 10 kt // 20kt
A319 // 20kt (15kt OEI) // 10kt // 20 kt (10 OEI)

Question 9

What is the max weight for an autoland ?

Answer 9

Max landing weight for A320 and A319.

If emergency situation autoland approved for A319 up to 69T