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1
Q

What are the flights maneuvering load acceleration limits?

A

Clean: - 1G to +2.5 G
Other: 0G to +2G

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2
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What is the aircraft service ceiling?

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39800ft

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3
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What is the altitude range for takeoff and landing?

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-1000 feet to 9200 feet

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4
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What is the runway slope limitation ?

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+/-2%

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5
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Nominal and minimal runway width?

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  • 45m
  • 30m
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6
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Maximum demonstrated crosswind (takeoff and landing)?

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38kts (gusts included)

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7
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Maximum tailwind for takeoff?

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10kts

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Maximum tailwind for landing?

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10kts

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9
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Maximum wind for passenger door operation?

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65kts

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10
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Maximum wind for forward and aft cargo door operation?

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40kts (50kts if nose is into wind or if doors are on leeward side of wind)

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11
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The forward an aft cargo doors must be closed before the wind speed exceeds…?

A

65kts

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12
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Maximum speed for cockpit window open?

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200kts

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13
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Flap speed limits:
- Flap 0
- Flap 1
- Flap 1+F
- Flap 2
- Flap 3
- Flap Full

A
  • Vmo/Mmo
  • 230kts
  • 215kts
  • 200kts
  • 185kts
  • 177kts
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14
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Vmo/Mmo
Change over altitude?

A

350kts/M0.82
FL245

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15
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  • Vle
  • Vlo (extension)
  • Vlo (retraction)
A
  • 280kts/M0.67
  • 250kts/M0.60
  • 220kts/M0.54
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16
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Maximum groundspeed/tire speed?

A

195kts

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17
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Vmcl

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109kts

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18
Q

Vmca / Vmcg

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Dependent on altitude and aircraft configuration.

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19
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How does runway width affect Vmcg?

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For runway widths below 40 m Vmcg must be increased by a certain value. (See table FCOM-LIM)

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20
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Maximum taxi speed?

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When takeoff weight is higher than 76,000 kg taxi speed must not exceed 20 kts during a turn.

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21
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Maximum wiper operating speed?

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230kts

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22
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What is the maximum recommended time without air conditioning supply?

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20min

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23
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What limitations exists with regards to APU bleed use with high pressure air start unit?

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Do not use at same time to prevent adverse effect on bleed air system

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24
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Avionics ventilation limitation?

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At temperatures above 49°C limitations exist. See table FCOM-LIM.

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25
Cabin pressure: - Max positive - Max negative - Safety relief valve
- 9.0PSI - -1.0PSI - 8.6PSI
26
Max normal cabin altitude? Cabin altitude warning appears?
8000ft 9550ft (+/-350ft)
27
What limitations exists with regard to packs use with low pressure air conditioning unit?
Do not use at the same time to prevent any adverse effect on the air-conditioning system.
28
Autopilot Engagement after takeoff?
100ft or 5 sec
29
Autopilot use during circling approach
500ft (Cat C aircraft) 600ft (Cat D aircraft)
30
Max winds for auto land?
- Tailwind: 10kts - Crosswind: 20kts - Headwind: 30kts
31
APU starting limits?
3 consecutive attempts 60 minute break
32
Max N speed for APU?
107%
33
Max EGT APU start?
- 1090° Celsius (below 35000ft) - 1120°C (above 35000ft) - 675°C (APU running)
34
APU start/shutdown limitations during refueling ops?
- if the APU failed to start or following an automatic APU shut down, do not start the APU - If a fuel spill occurs, perform a normal APU shut down.
35
Max altitude where APU may be used and started?
41,000 feet
36
Max altitude where APU can supply bleed air and electric power?
22,500 feet
37
Above what altitude can the APU provide electric power only?
22,500 feet
38
Below what altitude can the APU be restarted with batteries only?
25,000ft (ELEC EMER CONFIG)
39
Max altitude where APU can assist engine starts?
20,000 feet
40
Max altitude where APU can provide air-conditioning and pressurization (dual pack operations)?
15,000 feet
41
Max altitude where APU can provide air-conditioning and pressurization (single pack operation)?
22,500 feet
42
Limitations on mobile phones usage?
- Mobile phones usage is prohibited in the toilets and in the cockpit - GSM onboard system is prohibited to be used below 10,000 feet and in some geographical areas
43
Max EGT TOGA?
635°C (5min all engine operative, 10min single engine)
44
MCT EGT limit? Time limit?
610°C No time limit
45
Max EGT for engine starting?
635°C on the ground and in-flight
46
Max N1?
100%
47
Max N2?
100%
48
Minimum oil temperature for starting?
-40°C
49
Minimum oil temperature before takeoff?
50°C
50
Minimum oil temperature before idle is exceeded?
-10°C
51
Max continuous oil temperature? And transient temperature limit?
155°C 165°C
52
Engine starter limits?
- 3 cycles or one continuous five minute crank - Ground starts (automatic or manual) 15 second pause between each cycle - For manual start, observe a two minute maximum cycle time - For crank, observe a five minute maximum cycle time - The starter must not be engaged when N2 is above 10% on the ground and 18% in flight.
53
Reverse thrust limitations?
- Prohibited in flight - Backing of aircraft using reverse rest is not permitted - Max reverse should not be used below 70 kts
54
FLEX takeoff limitations?
- Cannot be used on contaminated runways - Cannot be used with a derated takeoff
55
DERATED takeoff limitations?
Selection of TOGA thrust is not permitted when a derated takeoff is performed except in an abnormal or emergency procedure.
56
Max crosswind for engine starting?
35 kts
57
Maximum altitude for Flaps/slats extension?
20,000 feet
58
Certified fuel?
JETA1, JETA, JETB, JP4, JP5, JP8, No 3 JET, TS-1.
59
Minimum and maximum fuel temperature?
- -43°C - 54°C
60
Minimum fuel quantity for takeoff?
1500 kg
61
Definition of severe ice accretion?
Ice accretion is considered severe when the ice accumulation on the air frame reaches approximately 5 mm thick or more.
62
Definition of thin hoarfrost?
Ice, thin enough, so that surface features can be distinguished beneath it.
63
When may the rain repellent be used?
Flight crew should only use rain repellent in the case of moderate to heavy rain.
64
Maximum brake temperature for takeoff?
300°C Brake fans off 150°C Brake fans on
65
Maximum NWS angle?
+/-85°
66
Taxi with deflated or damaged tires?
- One tire per gear is deflated: 7 kts - 2 tires are deflated on the same main gear: 3 kts - Maximum nose wheel steering angle: 30° - request for inspection prior to vacating runway or taxiing.
67
When must the GPWS be deactivated?
- For operations from/to runway not incorporated in the database - For departure and approach procedures, which have been identified as potentially causing spurious terrain alerts
68
Min oil qty?
11qts + 0.3qts/hr
69
What is the turbulence penetration speed?
250kts below 20000ft 275kts below 33000ft M0.76
70
Max fuel imbalance? A320
Ground: Inner tanks (outer balanced) 500kg Outer tanks (inner balanced) 370kg Flight: Inner tanks (outer balanced) 1500kg Outer tanks (inner balanced) 690kg
71
APU MAINTENANCE message displayed on SD? OIL QTY (low oil level) pulsing?
15 hrs of operation 10 hrs of operation
72
How long do you need to wait to turn the batteries off after the APU light has gone out?
2 minutes
73
How long of a period is required before turning the APU bleed on after APU AVAIL?
3 minutes
74
How long shall the engines be run up before setting takeoff thrust?
5minutes (if shutdown more than 2hrs) 2minutes (for center tank pump test)
75
How long should the engines be run at or near flight idle after landing?
3 minutes (starting at touch down with REV IDLE and when REV idle is set after full REV landing)
76
When does the autopilot have to be disconnected for a CAT1 ILS?
160ft
77
When does the autopilot have to be disconnected for an RNAV approach?
250ft
78
When does the autopilot have to be disconnected for a RNP (AR) approach?
250ft
79
When does the autopilot have to be disconnected for a circling approach?
Cat C 500ft Cat D 600ft
80
When does the autopilot have to be disconnected for all other phases?
500ft
81
When can the autopilot be connected after takeoff?
100ft or 5sec
82
When can the autopilot be connected after a go around?
100ft

A320 (31 decks)

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