NK Limitations - Updated Monthly 2024 Flashcards
Has bold and italicized items plus other limitations
Engines are able to start in crosswinds up to _______
(A319, A320, A321)
35 kts
Maximum Certified Altitude
FL398
AUTOPILOT Function (Minimum Height)
- ILS approach when CAT II or CAT III is not displayed on the FMA
160 ft. AGL
AUTOPILOT Function (Minimum Height)
- Go-Around (AP or FD Engagement)
100 ft. AGL
Thrust Setting/EGT Limits (A321CEO)
- TAKEOFF AND GO-AROUND
- MCT
- STARTING
Time Limit | EGT Limit | Note
- 5min - 650° C
- 10min - 650° C Only for engine failure
- Unlimited - 610° C
- Ground/Flight - 635° C
Thrust Setting/EGT Limits (A319, A320)
- TAKEOFF AND GO-AROUND
- MCT
- STARTING
Time Limit | EGT Limit | Note
- 5min - 635° C
- 10min - 635° C Only for engine failure
- Unlimited - 610° C
- Ground/Flight - 635° C
Cockpit Window Open __________
200 kts
Bonus*
Flight Maneuvering Load Acceleration Limits
Clean Configuration __________
Slats/Flaps Extended __________
-1.0g to +2.5g
0g to + 2.0g
Landing Gear Limitation
Max speed with landing gear extended (VLE) ________
280 kts/M.67
Landing Gear Limitation
Max landing gear speed retraction (VLO Ext) ___________
220 kts/M.54
Tail Strike Awareness - Compressed
(A319)
13°9
Max Windshield Wiper Speed __________
230 kts
Takeoff at reduced thrust is not permitted:
- “Contaminated Runways”
- Known wind-shear conditions
- Special Departure Procedure specifies full thrust for takeoff
- Deferred maintenance item per the MEL
- Flex temp is within 10° of actual OAT
A319, A320, A321 - Starter
A standard automatic start that includes only one start attempt, is considered one cycle
(a) Manual Start - Max starter cycle time
(b) Pause between starts
(c) Cooling period after 3 failed cycles or 5 minutes of continuous cranking
(d) Crank - Maximum cycle time
(e) Do NOT engage starter at (ground) and (flight)
(a) 2 min
(b) 15 seconds
(c) 30 min
(d) 5 min
(e) Ground: N2 above 10%/Flight: N2 above 18%
Wingspans (Non-Sharklet)
A319, A320
111 Feet, 10 Inches
Max operating altitude with slats/flaps ext __________
20,000 ft.
APU STARTER LIMITATION
3 Cycles, wait for 60 min
A320 NEO - Starter
A standard automatic start that includes up to two start attempts, is considered one cycle
(a) Pause time during two
consecutive start attempts (One Cycle)
(b) How much cooling period is required after 3 failed cycles or 15 minutes of continuous or cumulative crank?
(c) When must the starter be avoided?
(a) 35 second pause
(b) 15 min
(c) N2 above 20%
AUTOPILOT Function (Minimum Height)
All other phases
500 ft. AGL (A319/320)
900 ft. AGL (A321)
(a) Runway Slope (mean)
(b) Max Runway Altitude
(c) Nominal Runway Width
(d) Max demonstrated crosswind
(e) Max Tailwind for Takeoff
(f) Max Tailwind for Landing
(g) Max wind for passenger door operation
(a) +/-2%
(b) 9,200 ft
(c) (45m) 148 ft
(d) 38 kt (gust included)
(e) 15 kt
(f) 10 kt
(g) 65 kt
AUTOPILOT Function (Minimum Height)
- Circling approach
600 ft AGL
Nav mode may be used in the terminal area, provided:
- GPS PRIMARY is available
- HIGH Accuracy is displayed, and the appropriate RNP is checked or entered in the MCDU
- FMS navigation is cross-checked with NAVAID raw data
Tail Strike Awareness - Compressed
(A321)
9°7
A321
Reverse Thrust
- Max reverse should not be used
- Below 70 kt
*Idle reverse is permitted down to aircraft stop