OPERATIONS ENGINEERING BULLETINS

Question 1

SPEEDBRAKE LIMITATION IN APPROACH WITH GWCG ABOVE 35% OR IN OVERWEIGHT LANDING
ECAM ENTRY ___

Answer 1

None

Question 2

SPEEDBRAKE LIMITATION IN APPROACH WITH GWCG ABOVE 35% OR IN OVERWEIGHT LANDING
PROCEDURE ___

Answer 2

• For descent preparation or in case of immediate return after takeoff:
  [FUEL PRED page] CG………………..CHECK
  With GWCG above 35 %, speedbrake limitation applies during approach.
• For approach, if GWCG above 35 % OR in overweight landing conditions:
  AT OR BELOW 240 kt: DO NOT USE SPEEDBRAKE
• If the deceleration rate is not sufficient:
  CONSIDER LDG GEAR EXT

Question 3

OEB57
SPEEDBRAKE LIMITATION IN APPROACH WITH GWCG ABOVE 35% OR IN OVERWEIGHT LANDING - EXPLANATION
ROOT CAUSE ___

Answer 3

When speedbrakes are extended and up to 50 s after full retraction of the speedbrakes, the autopilot (AP) has more authority in pitch for go-around.