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Limitations & General Flashcards

1
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narrow runway ops (30m)

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  • runway centerline shall be clearly visible in the prevailing conditions
  • dispatch to/from less than 45m wide is not allowed in case of nose gear steering inoperative or 1 thrust reverser inoperative
  • if alternate is available with at least 45m wide runway - diversion to that alternate shall be performed in case of jammed or restricted flight controls, trailing edge flap asymmetry, leading edge flap/slat asymmetry, or loss of system A or B hydraulics.
  • dispatch from/to runways less than 30 meters wide is prohibited
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types of operations approved

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  • VFR
  • IFR
  • in flight icing
  • extended over water operations
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VOZ performance category

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CAT C

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4
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runway slope

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+/- 2%

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5
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maximum takeoff and landing tailwind

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15 knots

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6
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VMO

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340KIAS

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7
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MMO

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0.82M

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8
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maximum operating altitude

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41,000’ pressure altitude

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maximum takeoff and landing altitude

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8,400’ pressure altitude

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10
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maximum takeoff crosswind (45m)

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dry - 34kts
wet - 25kts

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maximum takeoff crosswind (30m)

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dry - 25kts
wet - 25kts

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12
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maximum landing crosswind (45m)

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dry - 40kts
wet - 40kts

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13
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maximum landing crosswind (45m split scimitar winglet)

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dry - 37kts
wet - 37kts

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14
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maximum landing crosswind (30m)

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dry - 25kts
wet - 25kts

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15
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can virgin operate on contaminated runways

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emergency situations only - refer to FCTM for limitations

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16
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what are the FO wind landing limitations

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FO with 300 hours on type may act as PF on 30m runways provided crosswind does not exceed 10kts (dry or wet)

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17
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severe turbulent air penetrations speed

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280KIAS/0.76M whichever is lower.
applicable to climb and descent only
during cruise refer to SP.16 ‘SEVERE TURBULENCE SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEDURE’

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18
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what are the limitations regarding the escape slide retention bar (girt bar) for revenue flights

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on revenue flights, the escape slide retention bar (girt bar) must be installed during taxi, takeoff and landing

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19
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when is HF use prohibited

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do not operate HF radios during refueling operations

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20
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what are the altitude display limits for RVSM operations
- STBY altimeter
- in-flight
- on-the-ground

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  • Standby altimeters do not meet altimeter requirements for RVSM airspace
  • the maximum allowable in-flight difference between captain and first officer altitude displays for RVSM operations is 200’
  • the maximum allowable on-the-ground altitude display differences for RVSM operations are:
    • sea level to 5,000’:
      • max difference between CAP and FO = 50’
      • max difference between CAP/FO and FE = 75’
    • 5,001’ to 10,000’:
      • max difference between CAP and FO = 60’
      • max difference between CAP/FO and FE = 75’
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21
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what is the Max Taxi Weight (700)

A

70,306kg

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22
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what is the Max Taxi Weight (800)

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79,242kg

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23
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what is the Max Takeoff Weight (700)

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70,080kg

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24
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what is the Max Takeoff Weight (800)

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79,015kg

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25
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what is the Max Landing Weight (700)

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58,604kg

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26
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what is the Max Landing Weight (800)

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66,360kg

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27
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what is the Max Zero Fuel Weight (700)

28
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what is the Max Zero Fuel Weight (800)

29
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what is the maximum cabin differential pressure (relief valves)

30
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what are the limitations regarding the use of using the packs in HIGH

A

with either one or both engine bleed air switches ON, do NOT operate the air conditioning packs in HIGH for:
- takeoff
- approach
- landing
except for CARGO FIRE, SMOKE/FUMES REMOVAL procedures to increase ventilation

31
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what are the AP/FD limitations regarding aileron trim

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use of aileron trim with the AP engaged is prohibited

32
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what are the AP/FD limitations regarding AP use after takeoff

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do not engage the autopilot for takeoff below 400’ AGL

33
Q

what are the AP/FD limitations regarding single channel operation during approach

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for single channel operation during approach, the autopilot shall not remain engaged below 50’ AGL

34
Q

what are the AP/FD limitations regarding max allowable wind speeds for autoland

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maximum allowable wind speeds when landing weather minima are predicated on autoland operations:
- headwind = 25kts
- crosswind:
- 853 and beyond = 25kts
- 852 and before = 20kts
- tailwind = 15kts

35
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what are the AP/FD limitations regarding maximum glideslope angles for autoland operations

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maximum and minimum glideslope angles for autoland are 3.25 degrees and 2.5 degrees

36
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what are the AP/FD limitations regarding autoland flap restrictions

A
  • autoland capability may only be used with flaps 30 or 40 and both engines operative
  • (853 and beyond) autoland capability may only be used with flaps 30 with one engine operative
37
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what are the AP/FD limitations regarding use of LVL CHG

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do not use LVL CHG on final approach below 1,000’ AFE

38
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flights predicated on which HF frequencies are prohibited

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flights predicated on the use of the following HF frequencies are prohibited 29.489 and 29.490 (MHz)

39
Q

what transmission are approved to be received via ACARS

A
  • PDC
  • ATIS
  • oceanic clearances
  • W+B and takeoff data
    may be transmitted and received over ACARS if they are verified per approved operational procedures
40
Q

what limitations apply to the use of VHF on the ground

A

use the VHF radio connected to the top of fuselage antenna for primary ATC communications on the ground

41
Q

what limitations apply to the use of Flight Deck Auxiliary Power outlets

A

900-906 the use of Flight Deck Auxiliary Power outlets in the flight deck requires operational regulatory approval

42
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what are the engine limit display markings

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  • maximum and minimum limits are red
  • caution limits are amber
43
Q

what are the engine ignition limitations

A

engine ignition must be on for:
- takeoff
- landing
- operation in heavy rain
- anti-ice operation

44
Q

what are the engine thrust limitations

A

operation with assumed temperature reduced takeoff thrust is not permitted with anti-skid inoperative

45
Q

what are the engine reverse thrust limitations

A

intentional selection of reverse thrust in flight is prohibited

46
Q

what is the max altiitude for APU bleed + electrical load
- in-flight
- on ground

A

in-flight = 10,000’
on ground = 15,000’

47
Q

what is the max altitude for the APU bleed

48
Q

what is the max altitude for the APU electrical load

49
Q

when must the APU bleed valve be closed

A
  • ground air connected and isolation valve open
  • engine no. 1 bleed valve open
  • isolation and engine no. 2 bleed valves open
50
Q

what limitations apply to the APU bleed valve during engine starts

A

the APU bleed valve may be open during engine start, but avoid engine power above idle

51
Q

what is the APU starter limitation (cooldown and starts)

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after 3 consecutive aborted start attempts, a 15 minute cooling period is required

52
Q

how long must the APU be running before using it as a bleed air source

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run the APU for 2 full minutes before using it as a bleed air source

53
Q

what is the maximum altitude with flaps extended

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the maximum altitude with flaps extended is 20,000’

54
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what limitations apply to holding with flaps

A

holding in icing conditions with flaps extended is prohibited

55
Q

what limitations apply to the SPEED BRAKE lever

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in flight, do not extend the SPEED BRAKE lever beyond the FLIGHT DETENT

56
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what control inputs should be avoided in flight

A

avoid rapid and large alternating control inputs, especially with large changes in pitch, roll or yaw (e.g. large side slip angles) as they may result in structural failure at any speed, including below VA

57
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what is the minimum altitude for the use of speed brakes

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do not deploy the speedbrakes in flight at radio altitudes less than 1,000’

58
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what are the alternate flap duty cycle limitations

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  • when extending or retracting flaps with the ALTERNATE FLAPS position switch, allow 15 seconds after releasing the ALTERNATE FLAPS position switch before moving the switch again to avoid damage to the alternate flaps motor clutch
  • after a complete extend/retract cycle i.e., 0 to 15 and back to 0, allow 5 minutes cooling before attempting another extension
59
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can the terrain display be used for navigation

A

do not use the terrain display for navigation

60
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what limitations apply to the use of look-ahead terrain alerting and terrain display functions

A

do not use the look-ahead terrain alerting and display functions:
- within 15nm of takeoff, approach or landing at an airport or runway not contained in the GPWS terrain database.

61
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what are the weather radar limitations

A
  • avoid weather radar operation in a hangar (does not apply to the weather radar test mode)
  • avoid weather radar operation when personnel are within the area normally enclosed by the aircraft nose radome
62
Q

what is the maximum tank fuel temperature

A

49 degrees celcius

63
Q

what is the minimum tank fuel temperature

A

minimum tank fuel temperature prior to takeoff and inflight is -43, or 3 (-44) above the fuel freezing point temperature (-47 for JET A1), whichever is higher (will always be -43 with JET A1)

64
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what are the fuel balance limitations

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  • lateral imbalance between main tanks 1 and 2 must be scheduled to be zero
  • random fuel imbalance must not exceed 453kg for taxi, takeoff, flight or landing
65
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what are the fuel loading limitations

A

main tanks 1 and 2 must be full if center tank contains more than 453kg

66
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what are the landing gear limitations

A

do not apply brakes until after touchdown

B737 (10 decks)

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