VX Limitations &Recall (Memory) Items Flashcards
Max Operating Altitude
39,000 ft
Engine Start Max Crosswind (gusts included)
A321 only
45 kts
Takeoff Crosswind (gusts included)
A320
38 kts
A321
35 kts
Landing Crosswind (gusts included)
A320/321
38 kts
Takeoff and Landing Tailwind
10 kts
Max Airfield Wind for Takeoff or Landing (ASA)
50 kts or gust factor of 20 kts
Passenger Door Operation
65 kts
Cargo Door Operation
40 kts
(50 kts if aircraft is positioned into the wind or door is on the leeward side)
Cargo Doors must be closed before wind speed exceeds:
65 kts
Severe Turbulence Penetration (ASA)
A320
Below FL 200: 250 kts
FL 200 and above: 275 kts / 0.76 Mach
A321
Below FL 200: 275 kts
FL 200 and above: 305 kts / 0.76 Mach
Maximum speed with landing gear extended (VLE)
280 kts / M 0.67
Maximum speed at which the landing gear may be extended
(VLO - extension)
250 kts
Maximum speed at which the landing gear may be retracted
(VLO - Retraction)
220 kts
Maximum Tire Ground Speed (AFM)
195 kts
Max speed with Flight Deck window open
200 kts
Max speed when windshield wiper is in use
230 kts
Do not use LP Ground Conditioned Air while:
Packs Operating (avoids valve chatter)
Min AP Engagement on Takeoff
100 ft AGL or at least 5 seconds after liftoff
Min Height for AP Use in approach with FINAL APP mode
250 ft AGL
Min height for AP use in approach with V/S or FPA mode (ASA)
Applicable MDA/DH or 250 ft whichever is higher
Min Height for AP Use on a Circling Maneuver* (ASA)
1,000 ft AGL or Circling MDA(H), whichever is higher
*Alaska Airlines only conducts circling maneuvers (not circling approaches) in VMC weather conditions. The Flight Crew must conduct the maneuver within the circling area while maintaining required visual reference at all times.
Min Height for AP use during ILS when CAT I is displayed on FMA
160 ft AGL
Min Height for AP Use during a CAT I ILS with CAT II or CAT III DUAL/SINGLE Displayed (ASA)
80 ft AGL
Min Height for AP Engagement after a manual Go Around
100 ft AGL
Min Height for AP Use in All Other Phases
A320
500 ft AGL
A321
900 ft AGL
Min Oil Temperature for Starting
A320/321
- 40°C
Min Oil Temperature for Takeoff
A320
- 10°C
A321
19°C
Max Number of Consecutive Start Cycles
A320
4*
A321
3*
* A standard auto-start cycle for the Leap 1A and CFM56-5B engine may consist of up to 3 start attempts
Min Cooling Period After Max Cycles
15 min
Min Pause Between Start Attempts (Ground Start)
A320
20 sec
A321
60 sec
Max N2 for Running Re-Engagement of Starter
A320
20%
A321
63%
Speed below which Max Reverse Thrust
SHOULD NOT be Used
70 KIAS
APU Bleed Limit
Max Altitude for Dual Pack Ops
15,000 ft
APU Bleed Limit
Max Altitude for Single Pack Ops
22,500 ft
APU Bleed Limit
Max Altitude for ENG Start Assist
20,000 ft
APU Bleed Limit
Max Altitude for APU Start during EMER ELEC CONFIG
25,000 ft
After 3 (APU starter) motor Duty Cycles
Wait 60 min before attempting 3 more cycles
Max Altitude Slats and/or Flaps Extended
20,000 ft
Fuel Management Limitation (Takeoff)
Takeoff on center tank is prohibited
Max Total Fuel Imbalance for Takeoff
800 lbs*
* The above limitations are the most restrictive (rounded) Airbus A320/A321 fuel imbalance values. Anytime either of these values is reached or is about to be reached, the table in the FUEL IMBALANCE (AFM/ASA) section of the LIMITATIONS in the FH must be referenced for actual values applicable to the specific fuel configuration and phase of flight.
Max Total Fuel Imbalance In-flight & Landing
1,500 lbs*
* The above limitations are the most restrictive (rounded) Airbus A320/A321 fuel imbalance values. Anytime either of these values is reached or is about to be reached, the table in the FUEL IMBALANCE (AFM/ASA) section of the LIMITATIONS in the FH must be referenced for actual values applicable to the specific fuel configuration and phase of flight.
Maximum Brake Temperature for Takeoff
300°C
Emergency Descent
CREW OXY MASKS………………………………………………………ON
CREW COMMUNICATIONS………………………ESTABLISH
“QRC Emergency Descent”
Loss of Braking
1 If Autobrake is selected:
Brake Pedals……………………………………….PRESS
2 If no braking available:
Reverse………………………………………………..FULL
Brake Pedals………………………………………..Release
A/SKID & N/W STRG …………………………..OFF
Brake Pedals ……………………………………….Press
Max Brake Pressure Available ……………1000 psi
3If still no braking:
Parking Brake…………Short Successive Applications
Refer to QRC
Engine Failure Driftdown -
Unable to Maintain Altitude
1 THR LEVERS………………………………………………..MCT
2 A/THR……………………………………………………………OFF
“QRC Engine Failure Driftdown - Unable to Maintain Altitude”
Unreliable Speed Indication
or
ADR CHECK PROC
1 AP……………………………………………………………………………………….OFF
2 A/THR………………………………………………………………………………..OFF
3 FDs……………………………………………………………………………………..OFF
4 Pitch / Thrust………………………………………………………………………SET
If climb required or safety of flight is a concern:
Below THRUST RED ALT……………………………………..15°/TOGA
Above THRUST RED ALT & Below 10,000 ft ……………10°/CLB
Above THRUST RED ALT & Above 10,000 ft ……………5°/CLB
“QRC Unreliable Speed Indication”
EGPWS Alert
For any EGPWS warning/caution for terrain/obstacles during night or IMC conditions. Either pilot calls “GPWS.”
Pilot Flying:
Simultaneously:
AP………………………………………………………………….Off
Pitch…………………………………………………………Pull Up
Pull to full backstick and maintain in that position.
Thrust Levers……………………………………………TOGA
Speed Brakes…………………………….Check Retracted
Bank……………………………………Wings level or adjust
Do Not Change Configuration (Slats/Flaps, Gear) Until Clear of Obstacle.
STALL RECOVERY
As soon as stall is recognized, either pilot calls out, “Stall.”
Nose Down Pitch Control……………………………………….Apply
Bank……………………………………………………………….Wings Level
When Out of Stall (no longer stall indications):
Thrust………………………………Increase Smoothly as Needed
SPEEDBRAKES………………………………………Check Retracted
When the aircraft has recovered sufficient energy:
Flight Path………………………………………….Recover Smoothly
If in clean configuration and below 20,000 ft, call,
“Flaps 1”
STALL WARNING AT LIFT-OFF
PF/PM call out, “Stall at Liftoff.”
Simultaneously:
Thrust………………………………………….TOGA
Pitch………………………………………………..15°
Bank…………………………….WINGS LEVEL
TCAS WARNING
At TCAS alert, either pilot calls, “TCAS”
AP………………………………………………………………………… Off
FDs………………………………………………………………………..Off
V/S …………………Adjust Pitch, maintain green, avoid red
ATC…………………………………………………………………..Notify
WINDSHEAR
At alert or pilot direction, either pilot calls out, “Windshear.”
Before V1:
*TAKEOFF…………………………………………………………..REJECT
Reject the takeoff if there are significant variations in airspeed and in airspeed trend below the indicated V1, and there is sufficient runway remaining to stop the aircraft. If windshear occurs during the takeoff roll, the aircraft may reach V1 later (or sooner) than expected
After V1:
THR Levers………………………………………………………………..TOGA
Reaching VR………………………………………………………………Rotate
SRS Orders……………………………………………………………….Follow
Airborne, Initial Climb or Landing:
THR Levers………………………………………TOGA (set or confirm)
AP (If engaged)…………………………………………………….Keep On
SRS Orders………………………………………………………………Follow
Do not change configuration (slats/flaps, gear) until out of windshear.
Closely monitor flight path and speed.
Recover smoothly to normal climb out of windshear.
WINDSHEAR AHEAD
At alert, either pilot calls out “Windshear Ahead.”
During the Takeoff Run:
*Takeoff……………………………………………………Reject
When Airborne:
*THR Levers…………………………………………….TOGA
AP (If engaged)……………………………………Keep On
SRS Orders……………………………………………..Follow
Landing:
Go-Around……………………………………………Perform
AP (If engaged)…………………………………….Keep On
