Spirit Limitations Flashcards
Airframe
Max wind pax door operation
65 kt
Landing Gear
Max tire speed
195 kias
Max wiper speed
230 kias
Performance
Min Runway Width*
45m/ 148’
*A319 and A320 can operate to runways as narrow as 98’’ when optd IAW “Narrow Rwy Operations” in Supp
Performance
Max Crosswind Demonstrated
15 knots
Performance
Max Tailwind - Landing
10 Knots
Airframe
Max wind for cargo door opening
40 knots
(50 knots if nose is in the wind or door in leeward side)
door must be closed before 65 knots.
Airframe
Load Acceleration
Clean Config …
Slats and Flaps Extended…
Salts and Flaps Retracted…
Clean -1g to +2.5g
Sl + Fl Ext 0g to +2.0g
Sl + Fl Ret 0g to +2.0g
Airframe
A320 MZFW
137,788 lbs
Airframe
A320 Max Taxi
170,637 lbs Classic
172,842 lbs Shark
Airframe
A321 MLW
171,519 lbs
Performance
A319 / A320
Turbulent Air Penetration
Blo FL200 = 250kts
At or abv FL200 =
275kts or M.76
Performance
A321
Turbulent Air Penetration
At or Abv FL200
300 kts or M.76
Below FL200 - 270 kts
Flight Controls
A319 / A320
Flaps 1 Speed
230 KIAS
18/0*
Flight Controls
A319 / A320
Flaps 1+F Speed
200 KIAS
22/15*
Flight Controls
A319 / A320
Flaps 3 Speed
185 KIAS
22/20*
Flight Controls
A319 / A320
Flaps Full Speed
177 KIAS
27/40*
Landing Gear
Vlo Extended (Operating)
280 kias / M.67
Landing Gear
Vle Extension
250 kias
Landing Gear
Vlr Retraction
220 KIAS
Landing Gear
Max Altitude Landing Gear may be extended
FL250
Landing Gear
Max Tire Speed
195 Kts
Performance
Max speed windshield wiper in use
230 KIAS
Performance
Max Speed Cockpit Window Open
200 KIAS
Landing Gear
A320/A321
Max Taxi Speed in a turn >167,500
20 Kts
Performance
Max Va Mach
M.78
Cabin Pressure
Max Pos Diff Pressure
9.0 psi
Safety relief valve 8.6 psi
(pg 3.1.24)
Cabin Pressure
Max Neg Diff Pressure
-1.0 psi
Ram Air Limitation
Only open the ram air inlet if differential pressure is lower than 1.0 psi.
Air Conditioner
Ground Air Conditioning Low Pressure (LP) ground unit
Do not use conditioned air simultaneously from pack and LP ground unit.
Air Conditioner
Ground Air Conditioning High Pressure (HP) ground unit
Do not use HP Ground unit when the APU is supplying bleed air to avoid bleed system damage.
Autopilot
Minimum Height for autopilot use
Takeoff WITH SRS Mode
100’ AGL
pg 3.1.26
Autopilot
Minimum Height for autopilot engage
Takeoff WITHOUT SRS Mode
900’ AGL
pg 3.1.26
Autopilot
Minimum Height for autopilot engage - Go-around
100’ AGL
pg 3.1.26
Autopilot
OP DES mode
Use of AP or FD in OP DES or DES mode is not authorized during approach below minimums of
500’ (A319/A320)
900’ AGL (A321)
whichever is higher.
(pg 3.1.26)
Autopilot
Minimum Height for autopilot disengagement
ILS AUTOLAND
Certified to remain engaged
pg 3.1.26
Autopilot
Minimum Height for autopilot disengagement
ILS approach (When CAT2 or CAT3 not displayed on FMA)
160’ AGL
pg 3.1.26
Autopilot
Minimum Height for autopilot disengagement
Circling Approach
Applicable Minimums (-100’ blo)
pg 3.1.26
Nav
NAV Mode use in the local area.
Nav mode may be used in the terminal area provided:
- GPS Primary is available
- RNP is entered and checked HIGH accuracy
- FMS nav is crosschecked with raw data
(pg 3.1.27)
Autopilot
Maximum Field elevation for autoland is
A319
A319 @<5750’ config full - see wind limits
A319 >5750 config 3 - see wind limits
A320 - See wind limits
A321 - See wind limits
Autopilot
Max weight of A319 Autoland
152,117 lbs
Autopilot
A319/A320/A321
Autoland Glideslope requirement
Must be in a range of
A319 2.5-3.25*
A320 2.5-3.15*
A321 2.5-3.15*
Autopilot
What must be displayed on FMA for a CAT IIIB Approach?
The FMA must display CAT 3 Dual
Autopilot
What must be displayed on FMA for a CAT IIIA Approach?
The FMA must display :
CAT 3 DUAL or CAT 3 SINGLE
Autopilot
What must be displayed on FMA for a CAT II Approach?
The FMA must display:
CAT 3 DUAL or CAT 3 SINGLE
Autopilot
What must be displayed on FMA for a CAT I Approach?
The FMA must display:
CAT 3 DUAL or CAT 3 SINGLE.
Autolands to CAT I Runways are authorized. Refer to AOM Vol2 2.142
Autopilot
A319/A320/A321
Autoland Maximum surface wind reports (including gusts) Tailwind
Tailwind…
5 knots for A320N & A319>5750’
10 knots
If the tower reports a surface wind beyond limitations, only CAT I automatic approach without autoland can be performed.
Autopilot
A319/A320/A321
Autoland Maximum surface wind reports (including gusts) Crosswind
Crosswind…15 knots
If the tower reports a surface wind beyond limitations, only CAT I automatic approach without autoland can be performed.
Autopilot
A319/A320/A321
Autoland maximum surface wind reports (including gusts) Headwind
Headwind…
20 Knots A319
30 Knots
40 Knots A321 for Cat II
If the tower reports a surface wind beyond limitations, only CAT I automatic approach without autoland can be performed.
Electrical
Max Continuous Load per Generator
200 Amps