Study Guide Limitations Flashcards
Approach Category
Category C: 206, 301, 601 (A319 and A320)
Category D: 701 (A321)
Stable 1000ft
Steady rate of descent not to exceed 1200fpm
On the correct lateral path
On the correct vertical path
In the final landing configuration
Absent any GPWS warnings and cautions
Stable 500ft
On the correct lateral path
On the correct vertical path
In the final landing configuration
Absent any GPWS warnings and cautions
Steady rate of descent not to exceed 1000fpm
Within -5 to +15 knots of target speed for approach
Thrust stabilized
Crosswind limits
T/O: 35kts
LND: 38kts
Max tailwind
206, 301, 601: T/O 15kts, LND 10kts
701: T/O 10kts, LND 10kts
Tire speed
195kts
Windshield wiper
230kts
Cockpit window
200KIAS
The maximum taxi speed when making a turn is ___ when the aircraft weight is great than ___?
Weight greater than 167,550lbs, 20 kt during a turn
APU battery restart limit
25,000 MSL
Minimum Autopilot engagement after T/O (if SRS is indicated)
100ft AGL and at least 5 s after liftoff
Minimum autopilot engagement height en route
900ft AGL
Autopilot off for an RNAV VISUAL APPROACH
500ft AGL
Autopilot off for non-precision approaches
DDA/DA
Autopilot off for Non-Autoland ILS with CAT 1 FMA
160ft AGL
Autopilot off for Non-Autoland ILS with CAT 2/3 FMA
80ft AGL
Autopilot engaged for go-around
100ft AGL
Autopilot off after an autoland approach
ROLLOUT/Taxi speed
When is auto land required?
below CAT 1 minimums
set up & brief autoland if RVR/visibility is at or below 1/2sm or 2400RVR AND all requirements for an auto land can be met
What is the maximum time limit to use TOGA thrust with all engine operating? How about if one engine is inoperative?
5 min
10 min
Takeoff at reduced thrust is prohibited when?
On slippery or contaminated runways;
When suspected, reported, or known wind shear is present;
When a special departure procedure specifies full thrust for takeoff
Max flaps or slats
20,000 MSL
What is max wind speed for passenger door operations? How about cargo door operations?
Passenger: 65kts
FWD & AFT cargo: 40kt for operation (50kt if aircraft nose is into the wind , or if the FDW and AFT cargo doors are on the leeward side); max limit 65kt
What are the flight maneuvering load acceleration limits?
Clean config: -1g to +2.5g
Other config: 0g to +2g
What is the max operational pressure altitude?
39,800ft
What is the max pressure altitude for T/O and LND?
9,200ft
Maximum operational pressure altitude
39,800ft
Max pressure altitude for T/O and LND
9,200ft
Min pressure altitude for T/O and LND
-2000ft
What is considered a narrow runway?
Less than 148ft/45m wide
What is the minimum runway width for T/O and LND?
227, 601: 100ft/30m
All Other: 148ft/45m
What is Vmo/MMO
350kt/0.82mach
What is the max speed that the landing gear may be retracted (VLO Retraction)?
220kts/0.54mach
What is the max speed at which the landing gear may be extended (VLO Extension)?
250kts/0.60 mach
landing gear is extended (VLE Extended) speed
280kts/0.67mach
Landing gear may be retracted (VLO retraction)
220kts/0.54mach
Are you permitted to use the APU if the LOW OIL LEVEL advisory is displayed on the ECAM? When is a maintenance action required? Is a logbook entry required?
The APU may be started and operated even if the LOW OIL LEVEL ECAM advisory is displayed. Maintenance action is required within the next 10 hrs of APU operation.
*a logbook entry is not required after receiving this advisory message. Contact MCC to determine the status of required maintenance action
What is the APU started duty cycle limits?
After three consecutive APU start attempts, the flight crew must wait 60 min before a new start attempt
Are you permitted to start the APU during refueling? If a fuel spill occurs and the APU is running, what should you do?
During refuel/defuel procedures, APU starts or shutdown are permitted with the following restrictions:
If the APU failed to start or following an automatic APU shutdown, do not start the APU
If a fuel spill occurs, perform a normal APU shutdown
For APU start using normal electrics & APU operation
39,000 MSL
One pack operation with electrical
22,500 MSL
Max altitude to assist engine start
20,000 MSL
Two pack operation with electrical
15,000 MSL
Is the use of APU bleed air for wing anti-ice permitted?
No
The use of AP or FD in ___ or ___ mode is not permitted inside the FAF or below 1000ft AGL on a visual approach?
OPEN DES
DES
Autolands are prohibited if braking action is reported less than ___
Medium
What conditions must be satisfied to conduct an auto land approach?
CAT II/III runway
CAT II/III aircraft
CAT II/III trained crew
Appropriate ground facilities operational
Wind within limits
Braking action medium or better
If one or more of the auto land requirements cannot be met, may an approach still be conducted if the weather is below 1/2 mile or 2400 RVR?
Yes. If one of the auto land requirements cannot be met (e.g. strong crosswind), a non-auto land CAT I approach may be conducted down to our lowest authorized CAT I minimums (i.e. 1800 RVR or as published)
Should you perform an auto land a KCOS in A/C 701 (A321)? KCOS airport elevation is 6187 feet
206, 301, 601: 9,200ft
701:5,750ft
When should you use LOW vs. Medium auto brakes for an auto and? Are autobrakes required for all CAT III approaches?
RWY < 8000ft: MED
RWY > 8000ft: LOW or MED
Autoland wind limits (206, 301, 701)
HEAD: 30kts
CROSS: 15kts
TAIL: 10kts
Wind correction (vis + wind correction): 5 to 15 kts
Autoland wind limits (601)
HEAD: 15kts
CROSS: 10kts
TAIL: 10kts
Wind correction (vis + wind correction): 5 to 15 kts
Min oil temp to start engines
-40 C
Min fuel for takeoff
3,300lbs
Is takeoff with center tank fuel supplying the engines permitted on A/C 206-216, 227-229?
Takeoff with center tank fuel supplying the engines is PROHIBITED
Is taxi with deflated tired permitted?
Yes, given certain conditions are satisfied
Turbulent Air Penetration Speeds (FL190 and below)
A319/A320: 250kts
A321: 270kts
Turbulent Air Penetration Speeds (FL200 to FL310)
A319/A320: 275kts
A321: 300kts
Turbulent Air Penetration Speeds (Above FL310)
A319/A320: 0.76 Mach
A321: 0.76 Mach
Min oil temp for takeoff
19 C
Min oil quantity (CEO)
9.5qt + 0.5qt per every hour of estimated flight time
Min oil quantity (NEO)
9.0qt + 0.5qt per every hour of estimated flight time and not below 10.6qt
*For NEO, if the engines have been off for more than 60 mins, decrease the required quantities from above by 3qt to account for the oil thermal expansion
Min flight crew
2 pilots (CA and FO)
Runway slope (maximum)
+/- 2%
Landing on narrow runways (less than 148ft):
Autoland is not authorized
Diversion to normal width runway is recommended in case of:
-Rudder jam
-Rudder pedal jam
-Yaw damper fault
-No nose wheel steering
-Any wheel break inoperative
Max Flaps/Slats Speeds - Vfe (319/320)
(1 Slats): 230 / (Vfe-10kts = 220)
(1 Slats & Flaps): 215 / (Vfe-10kts = 205)
(2): 200 / (Vfe-10kts = 190)
(3): 185 / (Vfe-10kts = 175)
(FULL): 177 / (Vfe-10kts = 162)
Cabin differential
-1.0psi / 9.0psi
Safety relief valve
8.6psi
Max RPM N (Auto Shutdown)
107%
Max brake temp for takeoff
300 C
Max Cont load per GEN (90kVa)
100%
Max Cont load per T/R
200A
*electrical outlets must not be used during takeoff and landing
Engine limits (TOGA)
TIME: 5 min. / 10 min. S.E.
EGT: 950 C
Engine limits (MCT)
TIME: unlimited
EGT: 915 C
Engine limits (Min Oil pressure )
17.4 psi