Operational Limitations # Memory Items

Question 1

Max operating altitude

Answer 1

41,000 ft

Question 2

Max Trim Inop speed/mach?

Answer 2

280 KIAS / .82 M

Question 3

Max speed severe turbulence penetration?

Answer 3

280 KIAS / .76 M

Question 4

Maximum Altitude Flaps Extended?

Answer 4

20,000 ft

Question 5

Holding in icing with flaps extended is?

Answer 5

Prohibited

Question 6

Do not use FLCH on an approach below?

Answer 6

1,000 ft AFE

Question 7

Do not engage the autopilot after T\O below?

Answer 7

400 ft AGL

Question 8

Use of aileron trim with autopilot is?

Answer 8

Prohibited

Question 9

For single channel operation on an approach the autopilot shall be disengaged below?

Answer 9

50 ft AGL

Question 10

Max allowable winds for Autoland in minima WX (FAA Rules)

Answer 10

Headwind - 25 knots
Crosswind - 20 knots
Tailwind - 15 knots

Question 11

What are Airplane reqs to use Autoland

Answer 11

1. Flaps 30 or 40
2. Both engines operative

Question 12

Autoland runway pressure altitude limit?

Answer 12

At or below 8,400 ft pressure altitude

Question 13

Max tailwind for takeoff and landing (normal-non Autoland)

Answer 13

10 knots

Question 14

APU operating limitations

Answer 14

10,000 ft = APU bleed + electrical
17,000 ft = APU bleed
41,000 ft = Electrical

Although, not recommended for operations above 25,000 ft

Question 15

APU auto shutdowns (5 ways)

Answer 15

1. APU low oil pressure (light)
2. APU Fault (light)
3. APU overspeed (light)
4. APU Fire
5. DC Battery Switch to off (APU controller)

Question 16

APU Starts (2 concerns)

Answer 16

1. Wait 2 minutes for the bleed air
2. After 3 start attempts, give it a 15 minute cooling period

Question 17

Fuel loading concern regarding center tank?

Answer 17

If the center tank has more than 1,000 lbs, the main tanks must be full.

Question 18

A/C Electrical Load Shedding order (overload)

Answer 18

1. Galleys & main bus on transfer bus 2
2. Galleys & main bus on transfer bus 1
3. IFE

Question 19

D/C Electrical Standby System Description

Answer 19

22-30v DC battery able to last up to 30 minutes (60 minutes for dual batteries)