VX Limitations &Recall (Memory) Items

Question 1

Max Operating Altitude

Answer 1

39,000 ft

Question 2

Engine Start Max Crosswind (gusts included)

Answer 2

A321 only

45 kts

Question 3

Takeoff Crosswind (gusts included)

Answer 3

A320

38 kts

A321

35 kts

Question 4

Landing Crosswind (gusts included)

Answer 4

A320/321

38 kts

Question 5

Takeoff and Landing Tailwind

Answer 5

10 kts

Question 6

Max Airfield Wind for Takeoff or Landing (ASA)

Answer 6

50 kts or gust factor of 20 kts

Question 7

Passenger Door Operation

Answer 7

65 kts

Question 8

Cargo Door Operation

Answer 8

40 kts

(50 kts if aircraft is positioned into the wind or door is on the leeward side)

Question 9

Cargo Doors must be closed before wind speed exceeds:

Answer 9

65 kts

Question 10

Severe Turbulence Penetration (ASA)

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Maximum speed with landing gear extended (V_LE)

Answer 11

280 kts / M 0.67

Question 12

Maximum speed at which the landing gear may be extended

(V_LO - extension)

Answer 12

250 kts

Question 13

Maximum speed at which the landing gear may be retracted

(V_LO - Retraction)

Answer 13

220 kts

Question 14

Maximum Tire Ground Speed (AFM)

Answer 14

195 kts

Question 15

Max speed with Flight Deck window open

Answer 15

200 kts

Question 16

Max speed when windshield wiper is in use

Answer 16

230 kts

Question 17

Do not use LP Ground Conditioned Air while:

Answer 17

Packs Operating (avoids valve chatter)

Question 18

Min AP Engagement on Takeoff

Answer 18

100 ft AGL or at least 5 seconds after liftoff

Question 19

Min Height for AP Use in approach with FINAL APP mode

Answer 19

250 ft AGL

Question 20

Min height for AP use in approach with V/S or FPA mode (ASA)

Answer 20

Applicable MDA/DH or 250 ft whichever is higher

Question 21

Min Height for AP Use on a Circling Maneuver* (ASA)

Answer 21

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.

Question 22

Min Height for AP use during ILS when CAT I is displayed on FMA

Answer 22

160 ft AGL

Question 23

Min Height for AP Use during a CAT I ILS with CAT II or CAT III DUAL/SINGLE Displayed (ASA)

Answer 23

80 ft AGL

Question 24

Min Height for AP Engagement after a manual Go Around

Answer 24

100 ft AGL

Question 25

Min Height for AP Use in All Other Phases

Answer 25

**A320** 500 ft AGL **A321** 900 ft AGL

Question 26

Min Oil Temperature for Starting

Answer 26

**A320/321** - 40°C

Question 27

Min Oil Temperature for Takeoff

Answer 27

**A320** - 10°C **A321** 19°C

Question 28

Max Number of Consecutive Start Cycles

Answer 28

**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

Question 29

Min Cooling Period After Max Cycles

Answer 29

15 min

Question 30

Min Pause Between Start Attempts (Ground Start)

Answer 30

**A320** 20 sec **A321** 60 sec

Question 31

Max N2 for Running Re-Engagement of Starter

Answer 31

**A320** 20% **A321** 63%

Question 32

Speed below which Max Reverse Thrust SHOULD NOT be Used

Answer 32

70 KIAS

Question 33

APU Bleed Limit Max Altitude for Dual Pack Ops

Answer 33

15,000 ft

Question 34

APU Bleed Limit Max Altitude for Single Pack Ops

Answer 34

22,500 ft

Question 35

APU Bleed Limit Max Altitude for ENG Start Assist

Answer 35

20,000 ft

Question 36

APU Bleed Limit Max Altitude for APU Start during EMER ELEC CONFIG

Answer 36

25,000 ft

Question 37

After 3 (APU starter) motor Duty Cycles

Answer 37

Wait 60 min before attempting 3 more cycles

Question 38

Max Altitude Slats and/or Flaps Extended

Answer 38

20,000 ft

Question 39

Fuel Management Limitation (Takeoff)

Answer 39

Takeoff on center tank is prohibited

Question 40

Max Total Fuel Imbalance for Takeoff

Answer 40

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.

Question 41

Max Total Fuel Imbalance In-flight & Landing

Answer 41

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.

Question 42

Maximum Brake Temperature for Takeoff

Answer 42

300°C

Question 43

Emergency Descent

Answer 43

CREW OXY MASKS...............................................................ON CREW COMMUNICATIONS...........................ESTABLISH "QRC Emergency Descent"

Question 44

Loss of Braking

Answer 44

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 3**If** still no braking: Parking Brake............Short Successive Applications Refer to QRC

Question 45

Engine Failure Driftdown - Unable to Maintain Altitude

Answer 45

1 THR LEVERS........................................................MCT 2 A/THR.....................................................................OFF "QRC Engine Failure Driftdown - Unable to Maintain Altitude"

Question 46

Unreliable Speed Indication or ADR CHECK PROC

Answer 46

## Footnote **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"**

Question 47

EGPWS Alert ## Footnote For any EGPWS warning/caution for terrain/obstacles during night or IMC conditions. Either pilot calls "**GPWS**."

Answer 47

**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.

Question 48

STALL RECOVERY ## Footnote **As soon as stall is recognized, either pilot calls out, "Stall."**

Answer 48

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"**

Question 49

STALL WARNING AT LIFT-OFF PF/PM call out, "**Stall at Liftoff."**

Answer 49

Simultaneously: Thrust.................................................TOGA Pitch........................................................15° Bank..................................WINGS LEVEL

Question 50

TCAS WARNING At TCAS alert, either pilot calls, **"TCAS"**

Answer 50

AP.................................................................................... Off FDs...................................................................................Off V/S .....................Adjust Pitch, maintain green, avoid red ATC.............................................................................Notify

Question 51

WINDSHEAR At alert or pilot direction, either pilot calls out, **"Windshear."**

Answer 51

**Before V₁:** ## Footnote \*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 V_R........................................................................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.

Question 52

WINDSHEAR AHEAD At alert, either pilot calls out "**Windshear Ahead**."

Answer 52

**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