Limitations / Memory (Recall) Items Flashcards
Maximum Operating Altitude
39,000ft
Engine Start Max Crosswind - A321
45 kts
Takeoff Crosswind (gusts included) - A320
38 kts
Takeoff Crosswind (gusts included) - A321
35 kts
Landing Crosswind (gusts included)
38 kts
Takeoff & Landing Tailwind
10 kts
Max Airfield Wind for Takeoff or Landing (ASA)
50 kts or gust factor of 20 kts
Wind
Passenger Door Operation
65 kts
Wind
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 (ASA)
A320
Below FL200:
250 kts
Above FL200:
275kts/0.76 Mach
SEVERE TURBULENCE PENETRATION (ASA)
A321
Below FL200:
275 kts
Above FL200:
305 kts/0.76 Mach
Maximum speed with 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 (AFM)
195 kts
Max speed with Flight Deck window open
200 kts
Max speed when windshield wiper is in use
230 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 (ASA)
Applicable MDA/DH or 250 ft
whichever is higher
Min height for AP use on a Circling Maneuver* (ASA)
1000 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 must conduct the maneuver within the circling area while maintaining required visual reference at all times.
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 (ASA)
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
A320
500 ft AGL
Min height for AP Use in all other phases
A321
900 ft AGL
Min Oil Quantity for Dispatch (ASA)
14 qts
Min Oil Temperature for Starting
-40°C
Min Oil Temperature for Takeoff
A320
-10°C
Min Oil Temperature for Takeoff
A321
19°C
Max Number of Consecutive Start Cycles
A320
4*
- A standard auto-start cycle for the Leap1A and CFM56-B engines may consist of up to 3 start
attempts.
Max Number of Consecutive Start Cycles
A321
3*
- A standard auto-start cycle for the Leap1A and CFM56-B engines may consist of up to 3 start
attempts.
Min Cooling Period after Max Engine Start Cycles
15 Minutes
Min Pause Between Engine Start Attempts (Ground Start)
A320
20 Seconds
Min Pause Between Engine Start Attempts (Ground Start)
A321
60 Seconds
Max N2 for Running Re-Engagement of Starter
A320
20%
Max N2 for Running Re-Engagement of Starter
A321
63%
Speed below which Max Reverse Thrust
SHOULD NOT be used
70 KIAS
APU
After 3 motor Duty Cycles:
Wait 60 minutes before attempting 3 more cycles
Maximum Altitude
Slats and/or Flaps Extended
20,000 ft
FUEL MANAGEMENT (AFM)
Center Tank
Takeoff on center tank is prohibited.
Max Total Fuel Imbalance for Takeoff
800 lbs
NOTE: The above limitations are the most restrictive (rounded) Airbus A320/321 fuel imbalance values. Anytime either of these values is reached or is about to be reached, the table below must be referenced for actual values applicable to the specific fuel configuration and phase of flight.
Max Total Fuel Imbalance In-Flight & Landing
1500 lbs
NOTE: The above limitations are the most restrictive (rounded) Airbus A320/321 fuel imbalance values. Anytime either of these values is reached or is about to be reached, the table below must be referenced for actual values applicable to the specific fuel configuration and phase of flight.
Maximum Brake Temperature for Takeoff
300°C
Max Altitude for APU Start during
EMERG ELEC CONFIG
25,000 ft
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 Engine Start Assist
20,000 ft
Unreliable Speed Indication
- or -
ADR CHECK PROC
1 AP ………………………………………………………….. OFF
2 A/THR……………………………………………………… OFF
3 FD………………………………………………………….. OFF
4 Pitch / Thrust………………………………………………Set
If climb required or safety of flight is a concern:
Below THRUST RED ALT …………………… 15°/TOGA
Above THRUST RED ALT & Below 10,000 ft….10°/CLB
Above THRUST RED ALT & Above 10,000 ft……5°/CLB
Emergency Descent
1 Crew Oxygen Masks……………………………………….On
2 Crew Communications……………………………. Establish
Engine Failure Driftdown –
Unable to Maintain Altitude
1 Thrust Levers ……………………………………………. MCT
2 A/THR ……………………………………………………… OFF
Loss of Braking
If no braking: 1 Reverse…………………………MAX 2 Brake Pedals………………..Release 3 Antiskid…………………………OFF 4 Brake Pedals…………………Press 5 Max Brake Pressure……..1000 psi If still no braking: 6 Parking Brake……………….Use