System Limitations Flashcards
What is the maximum takeoff and landing tailwind?
[SOP 3.3.1]
10 knots
What is the maximum operating altitude?
[SOP 3.3.1]
41,000’
What is the maximum flap extension altitude?
[SOP 3.3.1]
20,000’
What is the maximum turbulent air penetration airspeed below 10,000 MSL?
[SOP 3.4.1]
250 KIAS
What is the maximum turbulent air penetration airspeed at or above 10,000 MSL?
[SOP 3.4.1]
270 KIAS / 0.76M, whichever is lower.
What is the maximum gear extension speed (V lo)?
[SOP 3.4.2]
250 KIAS
What is the maximum gear retraction speed (V lo)?
[SOP 3.4.2]
250 KIAS
What is the maximum gear extended speed (V le)?
[SOP 3.4.2]
250 KIAS
What is the maximum tire ground speed?
[SOP 3.4.3]
195 knots
What is the maximum Flaps 1 operating speed?
[SOP 3.4.4]
230 KIAS
What is the maximum Flaps 2 operating speed?
[SOP 3.4.4]
215 KIAS
What is the maximum Flaps 3 operating speed?
[SOP 3.4.4]
200 KIAS
What is the maximum Flaps 4 operating speed?
[SOP 3.4.4]
180 KIAS
What is the maximum Flaps 5 operating speed?
[SOP 3.4.4]
180 KIAS
What is the maximum Flaps Full operating speed?
[SOP 3.4.4]
165 KIAS
What is design maneuvering speed (V a)?
240 KIAS
[SOP 3.4.9]
What is the definition of icing conditions?
[SOP 3.5.2]
- A SAT on the ground or at takeoff or a TAT in flight of 10ºC or below; AND
* Visible moisture is present; OR
* Ramp, taxiway or runway surfaces are contaminated.
What is the definition of Visible Moisture?
The presence of Clouds, Fog, Visibility 1 SM or less, Mist, Rain, Snow, Sleet or Ice Crystals
What is the definition of a Contaminated Surface?
A Ramp, Taxiway and/or Runway with Standing Water, Slush, Snow or Ice on it.
What must the MCDU DATASET MENU be set to when the SAT is 10ºC or below and icing conditions exist or are anticipated to be encountered below 1,700 AFE?
[SOP 3.5.3.1]
ALL
What is the maximum windshield wiper operating airspeed?
[SOP 3.5.4]
250 KIAS
What is the maximum fuel imbalance between tanks?
[SOP 3.6.4]
790 lbs
When must the XFEED Selector be set to OFF?
[SOP 3.6.5]
During takeoff and landing
What is the maximum altitude for single pack operation?
[SOP 3.7.1]
31,000’
When is the activation of landing gear Downlock Release button prohibited?
[SOP 3.8.2]
For all takeoffs, unless obstacle clearance is required.
En route use of flaps is __________
[SOP 3.9.1]
prohibited.
True or False:
Do not hold in icing conditions with flaps extended.
[SOP 3.9.1]
True
True or False:
The use of Flaps 4 during approach and landing is prohibited.
[SOP 3.9.1]
True
Thrust reversers must be stowed below what airspeed?
[SOP 3.9.2]
60 KIAS
True or False:
LOC BC approaches using IESS (Integrated Electronic Standby System) are not authorized.
[SOP 3.10.2]
True
What is the minimum engagement height for the autopilot?
[SOP 3.11.1]
400’ AGL
What is the Minimum Use Height for the autopilot for an ILS approach?
[SOP 3.11.1]
50’ AGL
What is the Minimum Use Height for the autopilot for a Non-Precision?
[SOP 3.11.1]
MDA (DA)
Before applying takeoff thrust, allow the engines to warm up for a minimum of how many minutes?
[SOP 3.13.3]
2 minutes
How long must an engine cool down prior to shutting down?
[SOP 3.13.3]
2 minutes
Single engine taxi is not authorized when:
[SOP 3.14]
- Braking action is less than GOOD;
* RVR is less than 1,200’
What are the EICAS Engine Limit Display Markings?
[SOP 3.13.4]
Red - Max and Min Limitations
Amber - Caution Range
Green - Normal Operating Range
Reduced thrust takeoffs are prohibited when:
[SOP 3.13.5]
- The runway is contaminated with standing water, slush, snow or ice;
- Windshear is present or suspected;
- Performance mandates no FLEX.
The use of reduced takeoff thrust procedures is not allowed on:
- Runways contaminated with standing water, slush, snow or ice;
- Wet runways UNLESS suitable performance accountability is made for the increased stopping distance on the wet runway surface.
Do the “wet” runway analysis numbers take into account the increased stopping distance that occurs on wet runways?
[SOP 3.13.5.D]
Yes
What is the maximum altitude for APU operation?
[SOP 3.15.2]
33,000’
What is the maximum altitude for APU start?
[SOP 3.15.2]
30,000’
Up to what altitude may the APU assist in engine start?
[SOP 3.15.2]
21,000’
What is the maximum altitude for operation of the APU bleed?
[SOP 3.15.2]
15,000’