Operational Limits Flashcards by Bryan Durand

What is the approach category of the A320, A321

AC 213-299/301-399/601-699 is CAT C
AC 701-799 is CAT D

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What is F9 Stabilized Criteria?
VOL II; 2.05, pg2

1000’ AFE
Steady Rate of Descent not to exceed 1200fpm
Correct Course +/- 1 Dot ILS/LOC; .3NM Cross Track for RNAV
or 1/2 Dot for VOR
On correct Glidepath (+/-1 Dot)
Final Landing Configuration
Gear/Flaps Extended
No GPWS warnings
500AGL
Steady Rate of Descent not to exceed 1000fpm
-5 to +15 knots of from target APP speed
Thrust Stable
Landing Checklist Completed

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Maximum x-wind limitations for takeoff and landing.
Maximum Tailwind for takeoff and landing.

X-Wind
Take Off……35kts
Landing….…38kts

Tailwind
-AC 200/300/600 series
T/O: 15kts
Landings: 10kts

-AC 700 series
T/O: 10kts
Landing: 10kts

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What is the max wind speed for the paxdoor/cargo door operations?

PAX Door……65kts
Cargo Door..40/50; AC nose into wind or cargo door is on leeward side (50kts). Must be closed at (65kts).

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What is the max tire speed?

195kts

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What is the windshield wiper operation speed?

230kts

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What is the maximum aircraft speed with the window open?

200kts

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The maximum taxi speed when making a turn______ when the aircraft weight is greater than_______?

AC 213-299
20kts during turn
>167,550LBS

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What is the maximum altitude to start the APU using battery power only?

25,000’ MSL

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What is the auto pilot minimum engagement height after takeoff and Go Around if SRS is indicated?

100’ AGL

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What is the auto pilot minimum engagement height enroute?

900’ AGL

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At what height must the auto pilot be turned off for a RNAV visual approach?

500’ AGL

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At what time is the auto pilot turned off for non-Percision approaches?

DDA/DA

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What height must the auto pilot be turned off for non-auto land ILS with CAT 1 FMA?

160’ AGL

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At what height must the auto pilot be turned off for a non-autoland ILS with cat 2/3 FMA?

80’ AGL

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When must the auto pilot been turned off after an auto land approach?

Rollout/Taxi speed

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Auto pilot minimum engagement height’s

-After takeoff/Go Around (if SRS is indicated): 100’ AGL
-Enroute: 900’ AGL
-RNAV Visual APP: 500’ AGL
-Non-Precision APP: DDA/DA
-Non-Autoland ILS w/CAT 1 FMA: 160’ AGL
-Non-Autoland ILS w/CAT 2/3 FMA: 80’ AGL
-Autoland APP: Rollout/Taxi Speed

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When is autoland required?

Autoland is required below CAT 1 minimums.
-Set up/Brief autoland if RVR/VIS is at or below 1/2sm or 2400 RVR and all requirements can be met.
- APP will be Briefed and Flown CAT2/3 Autoland

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What is the minimum engine oil temperature required before we takeoff?

200, 300 and 700 series 19° C
600 series 52° C

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What is the maximum time limit to use toga with both engines running, and single engine operations?

DE: 5min
SE: 10min.

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Takeoff at reduced thrust is prohibited when?

Slippery or contaminated runways
Suspected, reported, known, or ATC issued windshear alerts
When special departure procedure specify full thrust for takeoff

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What is the maximum altitude that the flaps or slats may be extended?

20,000’ MSL

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Flaps speed A320

Flaps/Slats Speed - VFE:
Flaps (1)…..230-10kts
Flaps+F (1).215-10kts
Flaps (2).200 - 10kts
Flaps (3).185 - 10kts
(Full)…….177 - 15kts

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Flaps Speeds A321

Flaps/Slats VFE:
Flaps (1) 235 -10k
Flaps (1+F) 225 -10k
Flaps (2) 215 -10k
Flaps (3) 195 -10k
(Full). 190 -15k

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Engine oil temperatures

AC 200,300,700 series Max continuous. 140°C. Max transient (15 min). 155°C. Min starting. -40°C. Min takeoff. 19°C. AC 600 series Max Temp 151°C Min Starting. -40°C. Min takeoff. 52°C.

Fuel temperature limits

-36*C to 49*C

What are the flight maneuvering load acceleration limits?

Clean Configuration.......-1.0g to +2.5g Slats and flaps Extended.........0.0g to 2.0g

What is the maximum Operational pressure altitude?

39,800 feet

What is the maximum pressure altitude for takeoff and landing?

9200 FT

What is the minimum pressure altitude for takeoff and landing?

-2000 ft

What is considered a narrow runway?

A narrow runway is any runway less than 148FT/45m wide.

What is the minimum runway width for takeoff and landing?

-AC 227-229 and 601-699 it would be 100ft/30m -All others...... 148ft/45m

What is VMO/MMO for the A320/321?

VMO-350kts MMO-0.82M

What is the maximum speed the landing gear may be retracted (VLO Retraction)?

220kts/M.54

What is the maximum speed at which the landing gear may be extended (VLO Extension)?

250kts/M.60

What is the maximum speed while the landing gear is extended (VLE Extended)?

280kts/M.67

Are you permitted to use the APU if the low oil level advisory is displayed? Is logbook entry required? When is a maintenance action required?

Yes, the APU may be started and operated with low oil level ECAM advisory displayed, maintenance action required the next 10 hours of APU operation. A logbook entry is not required after receiving this advisory message, contact MMC to determine the status of required maintenance action.

What is the APU starter duty cycle limits?

Between each start......... 1min cooling After 3 start attempts.......60min cooling

What is the max altitude for an APU starting using normal electrics

39,000 feet MSL

What is the max altitude to use the APU to supply power with one pack operating

22,500 feet MSL

What is the maximum altitude to use APU for an engine start?

20,000 feet MSL

What is the max altitude to use the APU to supply electrical power with both packs operating?

15,000 feet MSL

Is the use of the APU bleed air for wing anti-ice permitted

APU Altitudes

APU start normal electrics/APU operation …….. 39,000 feet MSL APU battery restart limit ………………… 25,000 feet MSL One pack operation w/electrical…….. 22,500 feet MSL Max altitude to assist engine start….. 20,000 feet MSL Two pack operation w/electrical……… 15,000 feet MSL APU bleed air for wing anti-ice………… not permitted

The use of AP or FD _____ _____ or _____ mode is not permitted inside the FAF or below 1000 feet AGL on visual approach

OPEN DES or DES

Auto-lands are not authorized on runways less than_____ feet wide

148 ft/45m

Autolands are approved for config three and config full. What configuration is recommended for all auto land in order to maximize forward slant range visibility

CONF FULL

Auto lands are prohibited, if breaking action is reported less than_____

Medium

What conditions must be satisfied to conduct an auto land approach?

CAT 2/3 runway CAT 2/3 aircraft CAT 2/3 trained crew Appropriate ground facilities operational. Wind within limits

If one or more of the autoland requirements cannot be met, may an approach still be conducted if the weather is below 1/2 mile or 2400 RVR

Yes. If one or more autoland requirements cannot be met (I.e. strong crosswind), a non-Auto in CAT1 approach may be conducted down to our lowest authorized CAT one minimums (i.e., 1800 RVR or as published).

Should you perform an autoland at KCOS in A/C 701-799 (an A321). KCOS airport elevation is 6187 feet.

NO; For airport altitudes at or below: 9200 feet………….. A/ C213–299, 301–399, 601–699 5750 feet………….. A/C 701–799

When should you use low versus medium auto brakes for an auto land. Are auto brakes required for all CAT III approaches

Runways less than 8000 feet…………… Medium Runaways, 8000 feet or greater………. Low or Medium Auto brakes, (if available) are required for all CAT III approaches.

What are the autoland wind limitations? Note these limitations are also located on the CAT II/III briefing card

A/C 213– 299, 301–399, 701–799 Headwind……… 30kts Crosswind……… 15kts Tailwind………….10kts Vls + Wind correction……. 5 to 15kts A/C 601–699 Headwind……… 15kts Crosswind……… 10kts Tailwind…………. 10kts Vls + Wind correction …… 5 to 15kts

What is the minimum engine oil quantity prior to each flight?

A/C 213-299 & 701–799……….. 9.5, QT +.5 QT per every hour of estimated flight time. A/C 301–399……………… Min oil quantity is the highest of 10.6qt 9.0 QT +.5qt per every hour of estimated flight time A/C 601 –699……………. 0AT at or above -30°C =14qt, 0AT below -30° C= 16.5qt

What is the minimum oil temp to start the engines?

-40° C

What is the minimum fuel for takeoff?

3300 LBS “FUEL WING TK LO LVL,” must not appear for takeoff

Is takeoff with Center tank fuel supplying the engines permitted on A/C 213–216, 227–229

When might you consider inhibiting the ROPS function?

A/C 389-393 When runway is identified as incompatible with our OPS by crew briefing item/airport information page, it may be inhibited when less than 15nm from airfield: -ROPS may be inhibited for specific approach procedures found to potentially produce an undo ROW alert. -If NOTAM displaces the landing threshold (shorten landing distance available). A/C 394-399 & 601-699 ROPS may be inhibited for specific approach procedures, which have been found to potentially produce an undo ROW alert – Not required to inhibit ROPS if runway is not in TAWS database

Is taxi with deflated tires permitted?

Yes, given certain conditions are satisfied Ref. FOM VOL. II, Sec 2.10 1 tire per main gear…..7kts 2 tires per main gear…3kts Nose Gear…………………Max angle 30*

How do you inhibit the ROPS function?

A/C 389-393 TERR pb set to OFF on GPWS panel A/C 394-399 & 601 –699 ROW/ROP pb set off on SURVS panel

MX Category “A” repair interval

As specified

MX Category “B” repair interval

3 days

MX Category “C” repair interval

10 days

Mx Category “D” repair interval

120 days