Operating Limitations

Question 1

Approach Category

Answer 1

A319 and A320 - Category C

A321 - Category D

Question 2

Stabilized Approach Criteria - 1,000’ AFE

Answer 2

• Steady rate of descent not to exceed 1,200 FPM
• On the correct lateral path (“Course”); (± one dot for ILS. LOC, 0.30 NM cross track for RNAV, or 1/2 dot for VOR)
• On the correct vertical path (“Glidepath”); (± one dot)
• In the final landing configuration (Landing Gear and Flaps Extended)
• Absent any GPS Warnings and Cautions

Question 3

Stabilized Approach Criteria - 500’ AFE

Answer 3

• On the correct lateral path (“Course”); (± one dot for ILS. LOC, 0.30 NM cross track for RNAV, or 1/2 dot for VOR)
• On the correct vertical path (“Glidepath”); (± one dot)
• In the final landing configuration (Landing Gear and Flaps Extended)
• Absent any GPS Warnings and Cautions
• Steady rate of descent not to exceed 1,000 FPM
• Within -5 to +15 knots of target speed for approach

Question 4

Minimum Runway Width

Answer 4

A/C 227, 228, 229
- 100ft / 30m

All other aircraft
- 148ft / 45m

Question 5

Maximum Crosswind - T/O

Answer 5

35kts

Question 6

Maximum Crosswing - Landing

Answer 6

38kts

Question 7

Maximum Tailwind - T/O

Answer 7

A319, A320
- 15kts

A321
- 10kts

Question 8

Maximum Tailwind - Landing

Answer 8

A319, A320
- 10kts

A321
- 10kts

Question 9

Maximum Wind for Passenger Door Operation

Answer 9

65kts

Question 10

Maximum Wind for Cargo Door Operation

Answer 10

40kts

If the aircraft nose is oriented into the wind, or if the cargo door is on the leeward side of the aircraft, operation of the cargo door is permitted in winds up to:

50kts

If wind speed begins to exceed these limitations, the cargo door must be closed before the wind speed exceeds:

65kts

Question 11

Vmo / Mmo

Answer 11

350kts / 0.82 Mach

Question 12

Turbulent Air Penetration Speed

Answer 12

Below FL200
A319, A320 - 250kts
A321 - 270kts

FL200 to FL310
A319, A320 - 275kts
A321 - 300kts

Above FL310
- 0.76 Mach

Question 13

Vle

Answer 13

Maximum Speed with Landing Gear Extended

280kts / 0.67 Mach

Question 14

Vlo Extension

Answer 14

250kts / 0.60 Mach

Question 15

Vlo Retraction

Answer 15

220kts / 0.54 Mach

Question 16

Maximum Tire Speed

Answer 16

195kts

Question 17

Maximum Windshield Wiper Speed

Answer 17

230kias

Question 18

Maximum Cockpit Window Open Speed

Answer 18

200kias

Question 19

Maximum Taxi Speed

Answer 19

At a weight greater than 167,550 do not exceed 20kts in a turn

Question 20

Maximum Altitude for APO Battery Start

Answer 20

(Electric Emergency Configuration)

25,000’ MSL

Question 21

Autopilot Minimum Engagement Heights

Answer 21

• • After Takeoff (if SRS indicated) - 100’ AGL
• • Enroute - 900’ AGL
• • RNAV Visual Approach - 500’ AGL
• • Non-Precision Approaches - DDA/DA
• • Non-Autoland ILS with CAT 1 FMA - 160’ AGL
• • Non-Autoland ILS with CAT 2/3 FMA - 80’ AGL
• • Go-Around (if SRS indicated) - 100’ AGL
• • Autoland - ROLLOUT / Taxi Speed

Question 22

Autoland Required

Answer 22

Below CAT 1 minimums

Question 23

Autoland Briefing Required

Answer 23

RVR/visibility is at or below 1/2 mile or 2400 RVR
- and -
all of the requirements for an auto land can be met

Question 24

Engine Oil Quantity - CEO

Answer 24

9.5qts + 0.5qts per every hour of Estimated Flight Time

Question 25

Engine Oil Quantity - NEO

Answer 25

9.0qts + 0.5qts per every hour of Estimated Flight Time but never less than 10.6 quarts

Question 26

Minimum Engine Oil Temperature before Takeoff

Answer 26

19ºC

Question 27

Reduced Thrust T/O Prohibited:

Answer 27

• on slippery or contaminated runways
• when suspected, reported, or known windshear is present (e.g., predictive windshear alerts, or ATC-issued windshear alerts for the departure runway or departure path)
• when a Special Departure Procedure specifies full thrust for takeoff