Limits

Question 1

Flight Maneuvering Load Acceleration Limits

Answer 1

Clean configuration -1 g to +2.5 g
Other configurations 0 g to +2 g

Question 2

Environmental Envelope

Answer 2

41450ft

Question 3

Minimum TAT

Answer 3

Minimum TAT -53 °C

Question 4

Runway Slope

Answer 4

Runway slope (mean) ±2 %

Question 5

Runway altitude

Answer 5

Runway altitude 12 500 ft

Question 6

Nominal Runway Width

Answer 6

Nominal Runway Width 45 m

Question 7

Maximum demonstrated crosswind

Answer 7

Maximum demonstrated crosswind (takeoff and landing) 40 kt (gust included)

Question 8

Maximum tailwind for takeoff

Answer 8

Maximum tailwind for takeoff 15 kt

Question 9

Maximum tailwind for landing

Answer 9

Maximum tailwind for landing at or below 11 000 ft 15 kt
Maximum tailwind for landing above 11 000 ft 10 kt

Question 10

FLAPS FULL NOTE

Answer 10

For landing with a tailwind greater than 10 kt, FLAPS FULL is recommended.

Question 11

Wind limitations for passenger and cargo doors operation

Answer 11

The following are the wind limitations for passenger and cargo doors operation:

The maximum wind for passenger door operation is 40 kt (or 50 kt , if the aircraft nose is into the wind).

The maximum wind for FWD and AFT cargo doors operation is 40 kt (or 50 kt , if the aircraft nose is into the wind, or if the FWD and AFT cargo doors are on the downwind side of the aircraft).

The passenger, FWD and AFT cargo doors must be closed before the wind speed exceeds 60 kt.

Question 12

Maximum Crosswind
Dry
Damp
Wet
Standing water

Answer 12

Maximum Crosswind
Dry …………………… 40kts
Damp …………….… 40kts
Wet ………………..… 40kts
Standing water … 20kts

Question 13

Cockpit Window Open Maximum Speed

Answer 13

Maximum speed 230 kt

Question 14

Maximum Flaps/Slats Speeds

Answer 14

1 ……. 240kts
1+F … 215kts
2* ….. 205kts
2 ……. 196kts
3 ……. 186kts
Full … 180kts

Question 15

Maximum Operating Speed VMO/MMO

Answer 15

.86
330kts

Question 16

Maximum Speeds with the Landing Gear Extended

Answer 16

Maximum speed with landing gear extended (VLE) 250 kt/0.55
Maximum speed with the landing gear operating - extension and retraction (VLO) 250 kt/0.55
Maximum speed for landing gear gravity extension (VLE/VLO) 200 kt

Question 17

Maximum Tire Speed

Answer 17

Maximum ground speed 204 kt

Question 18

Minimum Control Speed Landing

Answer 18

VMCL (IAS) 118 kt

Question 19

Wipers Maximum Operating Speed

Answer 19

Maximum speed 230 kt

Question 20

Weight Limitations A330-300 series

Answer 20

Maximum taxi weight …………………………….233 900 kg (515 661 lb)
Maximum takeoff weight (brake release) 233 000 kg (513 676 lb)
Maximum landing weight ………………………187 000 kg (412 264 lb)
Maximum zero fuel weight………………………175 000 kg (385 808 lb)
Minimum weight ……………………………………..121 000 kg (266 760 lb)

Question 21

Weight Limitations VH-EBA to EBD

Answer 21

Maximum taxi weight ………………………………233 900 kg (515 661 lb)
Maximum takeoff weight (brake release) …233 000 kg (513 676 lb)
Maximum landing weight ………………………..180 000 kg (396 831 lb)
Maximum zero fuel weight ………………………168 000 kg (370 376 lb)
Minimum weight ………………………………………116 000 kg (255 737 lb)

Question 22

Weight Limitations VH-EBE to EBG, VH-EBJ to EBL

Answer 22

Maximum taxi weight ………………………………233 900 kg (515 661 lb)
Maximum takeoff weight (brake release) …233 000 kg (513 676 lb)
Maximum landing weight …………………………182 000 kg (401 241 lb)
Maximum zero fuel weight ……………………….170 000 kg (374 785 lb)
Minimum weight ……………………………………….116 000 kg (255 737 lb)

Question 23

Weight Limitations VH-EBM to EBS, VH-EBV

Answer 23

Maximum taxi weight …………………………………238 900 kg (526 684 lb)
Maximum takeoff weight (brake release)…….238 000 kg (524 700 lb)
Maximum landing weight ……………………………182 000 kg (401 241 lb)
Maximum zero fuel weight ………………………….168 000 kg (370 376 lb)
Minimum weight ………………………………………….116 000 kg (255 737 lb)

Question 24

Without air conditioning supply

Answer 24

With passengers on board, it is not recommended to exceed 20 min without air conditioning supply. The lack of fresh air supply will significantly reduce the cabin’s air quality.

Question 25

Cabin Pressure

Answer 25

Maximum positive differential pressure 9.25 PSI
Maximum negative differential pressure -1.0 PSI
Safety relief valve setting 8.85 PSI

Question 26

Packs Use with LP Air Conditioning Unit

Answer 26

The flight crew must not use conditioned air from the packs and from the LP Air Conditioning Unit at the same time, to prevent any adverse effect on the Air Conditioning system.

Question 27

Maximum Wind Conditions for ILS CAT II or CAT III and for GLS@ CAT I

Answer 27

Headwind : 35 kt
Tailwind : 10 kt
Crosswind : 20 kt

Question 28

Consecutive APU start attempts

Answer 28

After three consecutive APU start attempts, the flight crew must wait 60 min before a new start attempt.

Question 29

APU rotor speed

Answer 29

Maximum N speed 107 %

Question 30

APU EGT limits

Answer 30

Maximum EGT for APU start 1 250 °C
Maximum EGT for APU running 650 °C

Question 31

APU bleed limits

Answer 31

Max altitude to assist engine start 20 000 ft
Max altitude for air conditioning and pressurization (single pack operation) 22 500 ft
Max altitude for air conditioning and pressurization (dual pack operation) 17 500 ft
Use of APU bleed air for wing anti-ice is not permitted.

Question 32

Thrust Setting/EGT Limits

Answer 32

Takeoff(1) and Go-around
All engines operative 5 min 975 °C
One engine inoperative 10 min 975 °C

Maximum Continuous Thrust (MCT) Not limited 940 °C

Starting
On ground 750 °C
In flight 975 °C

Question 33

Shaft Speeds

Answer 33

Maximum N1 115.5 %

Note:
The N1 limit depends on the ambient conditions and on the configuration of the engine air bleed.

These parameters may limit N1 to a value that is less than the above-mentioned N1 value.

Maximum N2 113 %

Question 34

Oil temp

Answer 34

Maximum continuous temperature 160 °C
Maximum transient temperature (15 min) 175 °C
Minimum starting temperature -40 °C

Question 35

Oil quantity

Answer 35

Minimum oil quantity 12 qt + estimated consumption
Average estimated consumption = 0.56 qt/h,

Engine operation with engine oil consumption above 0.56 qt/h and up to 0.87 qt/h is allowed, provided that the engine oil consumption enables fulfillment of the mission.

Question 36

Starter

Answer 36

A standard automatic start that includes up to three start attempts, is considered one cycle

For ground starts (automatic or manual), a 30 s pause per minute of operation is required between successive cycles

A 10 min cooling period is required, subsequent to two failed cycles, before each subsequent cycle

The starter must not be run when N2 is above 30 %

Question 37

Reverse Thrust

Answer 37

Selection of the reverse thrust is prohibited in flight.

Backing the aircraft with reverse thrust is not permitted.

Maximum reverse should not be used below 70 kt. Idle reverse is permitted down to aircraft stop.

Question 38

Maximum Altitude Flaps/Slats Extended

Answer 38

Maximum operating altitude with slats and/or flaps extended 20 000 ft

Question 39

Fuel Temperature

Answer 39

Minimum fuel temperature :
The highest of freezing point +3 °C or -54 °C, in inner tank.
Freezing point in outer or trim tank.

JET A -40 °C
JET A1 -47 °C

Question 40

Minimum Fuel Quantity for Takeoff

Answer 40

Minimum fuel quantity for takeoff 5 200 kg (11 461 lb)
The ECAM alerts that are related to fuel low level in the wing tanks (FUEL WING TK LO LVL, etc.) must not appear for takeoff.

Question 41

Definition of Icing Conditions

Answer 41

Icing conditions exist when the OAT (on ground or after takeoff) or the TAT (in flight) is at or below 10 °C and visible moisture in any form is present (such as clouds, fog with visibility of 1 sm (1 600 m) or less, rain, snow, sleet or ice crystals).

Icing conditions also exist when the OAT on the ground and for takeoff is at or below 10 °C and operating on ramps, taxiways or runways where surface snow, standing water or slush may be ingested by the engines, or freeze on engines, nacelles or engine sensor probes.

Question 42

Brake Temperature

Answer 42

Maximum brake temperature for takeoff (brake fans@ off) 300 °C

Question 43

Taxi with Deflated or Damaged Tires

Answer 43

To vacate the runway or taxi at low speed with tire(s) deflated (not damaged), all of the following limitations apply:

If maximum one tire per gear is deflated (consider three gears)
Maximum taxi speed during turn 7 kt

If two tires are deflated on the same main gear (maximum one main gear)
Maximum taxi speed 3 kt
Maximum NWS angle 30 °

In addition, if tire damage is suspected, the flight crew must ask for an aircraft inspection prior to vacate the runway or taxi. If the ground crew suspects that a tire burst may damage the landing gear, maintenance action is due.

Question 44

Turbulence penetration A330-300

Answer 44

M 0.78
260kts above F200
240kts below F200

Question 45

Turbulence penetration A330-200

Answer 45

M 0.80
260kts above F200
240kts below F200

Question 46

Barometric reference and altitude indications

Answer 46

The maximum difference is:
±20 ft between both PFDs

And depending on the aircraft configuration:
±60 ft between ISIS and PFDs, or
±300 ft between mechanical standby altimeter and PFDs.

Question 47

A330-200 CWT residual fuel

Answer 47

A330-200 CWT residual fuel amounts less than or equal to 750 kg are acceptable, provided:

Performance and structural weight limitations are not exceeded.

Fuel in the CWT is considered unusable and remaining fuel is assessed sufficient. If useable fuel is insufficient, ensure the fuel quantity is increased to a sufficient amount.