Spirit Limitations Flashcards
1
Q
Airframe
Max wind pax door operation
A
65 kt
2
Q
Landing Gear
Max tire speed
A
195 kias
3
Q
Max wiper speed
A
230 kias
4
Q
Performance
Min Runway Width*
A
45m/ 148’
*A319 and A320 can operate to runways as narrow as 98’’ when optd IAW “Narrow Rwy Operations” in Supp
5
Q
Performance
Max Crosswind Demonstrated
A
15 knots
6
Q
Performance
Max Tailwind - Landing
A
10 Knots
7
Q
Airframe
Max wind for cargo door opening
A
40 knots
(50 knots if nose is in the wind or door in leeward side)
door must be closed before 65 knots.
8
Q
Airframe
Load Acceleration
Clean Config …
Slats and Flaps Extended…
Salts and Flaps Retracted…
A
Clean -1g to +2.5g
Sl + Fl Ext 0g to +2.0g
Sl + Fl Ret 0g to +2.0g
9
Q
Airframe
A320 MZFW
A
137,788 lbs
10
Q
Airframe
A320 Max Taxi
A
170,637 lbs Classic
172,842 lbs Shark
11
Q
Airframe
A321 MLW
A
171,519 lbs
12
Q
Performance
A319 / A320
Turbulent Air Penetration
A
Blo FL200 = 250kts
At or abv FL200 =
275kts or M.76
13
Q
Performance
A321
Turbulent Air Penetration
A
At or Abv FL200
300 kts or M.76
Below FL200 - 270 kts
14
Q
Flight Controls
A319 / A320
Flaps 1 Speed
A
230 KIAS
18/0*
15
Q
Flight Controls
A319 / A320
Flaps 1+F Speed
A
200 KIAS
22/15*
16
Q
Flight Controls
A319 / A320
Flaps 3 Speed
A
185 KIAS
22/20*
17
Q
Flight Controls
A319 / A320
Flaps Full Speed
A
177 KIAS
27/40*
18
Q
Landing Gear
Vlo Extended (Operating)
A
280 kias / M.67
19
Q
Landing Gear
Vle Extension
A
250 kias
20
Q
Landing Gear
Vlr Retraction
A
220 KIAS
21
Q
Landing Gear
Max Altitude Landing Gear may be extended
A
FL250
22
Q
Landing Gear
Max Tire Speed
A
195 Kts
23
Q
Performance
Max speed windshield wiper in use
A
230 KIAS
24
Q
Performance
Max Speed Cockpit Window Open
A
200 KIAS
25
Landing Gear
A320/A321
Max Taxi Speed in a turn >167,500
20 Kts
26
Performance
Max Va Mach
M.78
27
Cabin Pressure
Max Pos Diff Pressure
9.0 psi
| Safety relief valve 8.6 psi
(pg 3.1.24)
28
Cabin Pressure
Max Neg Diff Pressure
-1.0 psi
29
Ram Air Limitation
Only open the ram air inlet if differential pressure is lower than 1.0 psi.
30
Air Conditioner
```
Ground Air Conditioning
Low Pressure (LP) ground unit
```
Do not use conditioned air simultaneously from pack and LP ground unit.
31
Air Conditioner
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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.
32
Autopilot
Minimum Height for autopilot use
Takeoff WITH SRS Mode
100' AGL
| pg 3.1.26
33
Autopilot
Minimum Height for autopilot engage
Takeoff WITHOUT SRS Mode
900' AGL
| pg 3.1.26
34
Autopilot
Minimum Height for autopilot engage - Go-around
100' AGL
| pg 3.1.26
35
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)
36
Autopilot
Minimum Height for autopilot disengagement
ILS AUTOLAND
Certified to remain engaged
| pg 3.1.26
37
Autopilot
Minimum Height for autopilot disengagement
ILS approach (When CAT2 or CAT3 not displayed on FMA)
160' AGL
| pg 3.1.26
38
Autopilot
Minimum Height for autopilot disengagement
Circling Approach
Applicable Minimums (-100' blo)
| pg 3.1.26
39
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)
40
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
41
Autopilot
Max weight of A319 Autoland
152,117 lbs
42
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*
43
Autopilot
What must be displayed on FMA for a CAT IIIB Approach?
The FMA must display CAT 3 Dual
44
Autopilot
What must be displayed on FMA for a CAT IIIA Approach?
The FMA must display :
CAT 3 DUAL or CAT 3 SINGLE
45
Autopilot
What must be displayed on FMA for a CAT II Approach?
The FMA must display:
CAT 3 DUAL or CAT 3 SINGLE
46
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
47
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.
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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.
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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.
50
Electrical
Max Continuous Load per Generator
200 Amps
51
Electrical
Outlets
Use of aircraft electrical outlets is prohibited during takeoff and landing.
52
Flight Controls
Flaps and Slats Max Altitude
Max Altitude with flaps and/or slats extended is 20,000
53
Fuel
Fuel Specs Certification
The fuel system is certified for Jet A, A1, JP8, JP5, RT, TS-1, Jet B, JP4, and N3 Jet.
54
Fuel
Min and Max temp for Jet-A
-36 to +54
55
Fuel
Min quantity for takeoff A319
3307 lbs
...and the WING TK LO LVL warning not displayed on the ECAM.
56
Fuel
Center Tanks limits
Takeoff using the center tank is prohibited.
Center Tanks must be emptied before the wing tanks in normal conditions.
57
Fuel
```
Max Allowed Imbalance
A319/20
A320 Shark
A321
A321 Shark
```
A319/A320 3306 inner, 1521 outer
Shark
Takeoff 1102 inner, 815 Outer
Enroute /land 3306 inner, 1521 outer
A321 - 2910
max outer wing imbalance (one full/one empty) provided that:
-fuel content on one side (out/in) is equal to the fuel content on other side (out/in)
-On the side with the light outer tank, the inner tank qty is higher than the opposite inner tank.
58
Hydraulic
Normal Operating Pressure
3000psi +/- 200psi.
59
Brakes
Max Brake Temp for takeoff (Fans off)
300*
60
Brakes
Max EPR for Parking Brake
Do not set EPR above 1.19 on both engines with the park brake ON.
61
Landing Gear
Taxi with deflated tires
If one tire is deflated on one or more gear, (max 3 tire), speed is limited to 7 knots when turning.
If two tires are deflated on the same main gear, speed should be limited to 3 knots and nose wheel steering limted to 30*.
62
Nosewheel Steering (NWS)
Angle limits
Tiller limited to 75*
Towing and push is limited to 95*
Towbarless towing is limited to 85*
63
Navigation
Lattitude N and S for operation
In IRS ground alignment is possible up to 73* lattitude
In NAV mode, the IRS will not provide valid Mag Hdg info above N73* and below S60*.
Flight outside this is prohibited.
64
Oxygen
Min required is defined by
NORMAL for emerg descent all cockpit for 13 min, then 2 crew for 107 min at 10,000.
Therefore, total O2 for both emerg descent and cruise is 120min.
Protection of smoke 100% O2 for all cockpit is for 15min at 8,000'
65
APU
Start Limits: LOW OIL LEVEL
Ok with LOW OIL LEVEL ecam, Mx within 10 hours of APU Ops. If started with msg, then an "info only" write up is rqd
66
APU
Starter duty cycle
3 consectutive attempts
| after 3rd attempt, wait 60 min, before 3 more attempts.
67
APU
Max N Rotor speed
107%
APU auto shutdown at 107% N Speed
68
APU Hamilton
Max EGT for Start
Blo FL250 ... 900*C
| Abv FL250 ...982*C
69
APU Hamilton
Max EGT with APU Running
700*C. immediate shutdown
682*C with 5 sec for confirm time with auto shutdown
70
APU
5 Operating Envelope Restrictions
1. Max Alt for APU grd Start ; Ops 9200'
2. Air-bleed extract from the APU for Wing A/I is not permited.
3. APU May be started (Nrml AC) and optd up to max cert alt of FL391.
4. The Max Alt for a BAT Start is FL250
5. The Max Alt for bleed extraction is FL200 for 1 pack and FL150 for 2 packs.
71
Powerplant
A320 EGT Limits: Starting
635*C, no time limit
72
Powerplant
EGT Limits: TOGA A319/A320
635*C
5 min normal
10 min eng failure
73
CEO Powerplant
EGT Limits: TOGA A321
650*C
5 min normal
10 min eng failure
74
Powerplant
CEO EGT MCT Limits
610*C for unlimited time.
75
Powerplant
Min Oil Temp prior to exceeding idle
-10*C
76
Powerplant
Min Oil Temp prior to Takeoff
50*C
77
Powerplant
Max Oil Temp for Continuous Ops
155*C
78
CEO Powerplant
Max Oil Temp Transient (15min)
165*C
79
Powerplant
Min Oil Temp for starting
-40*C
80
Powerplant
Minimum Oil Quantity
11qts + est Consumption of 0.3qt per hour.
81
Powerplant
Min Engine Oil Pressure
60 psi.
82
Powerplant
N1 Max
N1 Max ... 100%
The N1 limit depends upon ambient conditions and bleed configuration. These may limit N1 to a value lower than the one noted above.
83
Powerplant
N2 Max
N2 Max ... 100%
84
Powerplant
IAE Starter Duty Cycle
3 Cycles
2 Cycles of 2 min;
3rd Cycle of 1 min
Pause 15 sec
30 min Cooling period following
3 attempts or
4 min of cranking
No Running re-engagement of starter when N2 is above 10% on ground or 18% in flight.
85
Powerplant
4 Reverse Thrust limits
1. No reverse in flight
2. Not permitted to back A/C up.
3. Max reverse not blo 70kias or when a/s fluctuates.
4. Idle reverse allowed to aircraft stop.
86
Powerplant
Use of Reduced Thrust Takeoff
Takeoff at reduced thrust is not permitted on:
1. contaminated runways
2. known windshear conditions.
3. MEL
4. OAT within 10*
87
Powerplant
Crosswind for Start
The engine is capable of starting up to 35 knots of crosswind.
88
Cabin
Number of seats
```
A319 145/145
A320 178/179
A320S
A320N
A321 218/220
A321S 228/230
A321N
```
89
Airframe
A320 MLW
145,505
90
Nav
SE Non precision approaches
A319/A321 Not permitted to use autopilot in FINAL APP, NAV VS, NAVFPA.
A320 it IS PERMITTED TO USE THE AUTOPILOT.
91
Airframe
A321 MLGW
171,519
92
Airframe
Significant wind speeds for door operation
40 kts Cargo door
50 kts Cargo door leeward side
65 kts Passenger Door
93
Flight Controls
A319/20 Flap speeds
```
230 F 1
215 F 1+F
200 F 2
185 F 3
178 F 4
```
94
APU
Electrical power extraction
at or blo FL250, isa +35 or blo
90 KVA
95
CEO Powerplant
Significant Oil Temps
-40c Min start
-10c exceed idle
+50c takeoff
+155c continuous
+165c transient 15 min
96
Avionics
Vent Tempature Limits
>55*C is limited to 2 hours or less
*See Chart for higher temps
97
Autoplilot
ILS CATIII Engine Out (Fail Passive)
A319/21
A320
A319/21 Cat II and III Fail Passive are only approved Flaps 3 and Full and procedures are complete bfr 1,000.
A320 CAT II and III Fail Passive are only approved Flaps FULL
98
Autoland
Limits
```
CATII/III ILS Bean
Slope 2.5-3.25 (A319)
Slope 2.5-3.15 (A320/21)
9,200 A319 @152117
6500 A320
5750 A321
VLS +Wind Corr (Min5, Max 15)
Contam Snow Rwys not Demonstrated
1 Eng Rev can be used at idle / <15kts
```
99
Fuel
If wing fuel temp exceeds 30*C at eng start, Max Altitude
Max Altitude if >30*C at start is FL250.
100
Emergency Brief
'TESTS'
```
T type of emergency
E evacuatuin needed
S special instructions
T time to prepare
S signal to brace
```
101
CRM
'FORDEC'
```
F facts
O options
R isk and benefits
D descision
E execution
C
```
102
Powerplant
EGT temps
635* start
635* TOGA A319/20
650* TOGA A321
610* MCT
103
APU
EGT Limits
982* >FL250
900* 700* gnd, immed shutdown
682* 5 sec confirm auto shutdown
104
APU
Altitudes
FL410 max start
FL250 battery start
FL200 1 pack extract
FL150 2 pack extract
105
Powerplant
Oil Temps
```
165* Max transient
155* Max continuous
50* takeoff
-10* Exceed idle
-40* Start
```
106
Wingspan
A319/20/21 Classic
A320/21 Shark
A319/20/21 Classic ... 111 - 10
A320/21 Shark ..........117 - 05
107
Tail Height
A319
A320
A320 NEO
108
Ground Clearance Tailstrike
A319 - 13.9*
A320 - 11.7*
A320N - 11.7*
A321 - 9.7*
109
Max Cert Altitude
FL398
110
```
Airport Operations and Wind
Runway Slope
Runway Altitude
Nominal Runway Width
Max Demo crosswind
Max tailwind for takeoff
Max Tailwind for landing
```
```
Runway Slope +/-2%
Runway Alt 9,200 ft
Nominal runway width 45m (148')
Max crosswind for land 38 gusts included*
Max tailwind for takeoff 15k*
Max tailwind for landing 10k*
*(see contaminated chart)
```
111
VMO
350k
112
MMO
M0.82
113
Landing Gear Speeds / Alt
VLE - 280k/M.67
VLO(ext) - 250/M.60
VLO(Ret) - 220/M.54
Max Altitude of extension - FL250
Max Tire speed - 195k
114
Max Wiper Speed
230k
115
Max Weight and speed in a turn
>167,550 no faster than 20k in a turn
116
Airframe
MLW A320N
148,591 lbs
117
APU
Hamilton
Max altitiude to assist engine start
Max altitiude for AC and pressurization for 1 pack
Max altitude for AC and pressurization for 2 pack
Hamilton APU
20,000 - Engine Start
20,000 - 1 pack AC and pressure
15,000 - 2 pack AC and pressure
118
APU Honeywell
Max altitude for engine start
Max altitude for AC and pres 1 pack
Max altitude for AC and pres 2 pack
Honeywell APU
20,000 - Max alt engine start
22,500 - 1 pack AC and pressure
15,000 - 2 pack AC and pressure
119
Engine
NEO Temps and limits
Tkof/GA
MCT
Start
1083* 5m/10m
1043* MCT
1083* Start
120
Engine IAE
All engine limits
Start Auto
Start Manual
Re-engage
Start Auto - 3 attempts = 1 cycle, 15 between, then 30m cool
Start Man - 5 max cycle
Reengage - N2 <10% ground and N2<18% in flight
121
NEO Engine Starter Duty
Start Auto
Start Manual
Crank
Start Auto 3 attempts = 1 cycle / 35s between / 15 min cool
Re-engage - N2 <20%
122
Engine NEO Oil
Min Start Temp
Min Tkof Temp
Max continuous temp
Min Oil Pressure
Max Oil Pressure
Engine NEO Oil
-40*C Min Start
52*C Min Tkof
151*C Max continuous temp
65 psi min oil pressure
270 psi max oil pressure
123
Fuel
Max fuel inbalance 618-915 (A319-320)
Takeoff
Flight and Landing
Max fuel inbalance 618-915 (A319-320)
1102 Takeoff
3306 Flight and Landing
124
Fuel
Max fuel inbalance 618-915 (A321)
Takeoff
Flight and Landing
Max fuel inbalance 618-915 (A321)
882Takeoff
2910 Flight Landing
125
Fuel A319/320
FL limitation for fuel tempature
502-536 and 601-628
If fuel temp exceeds 30*C then limit to FL250 until center tank is empty.
