A320 Limitations

Question 1

320 Sharklet, 321 Sharklet Wingspan

Answer 1

117 ft. 5 in.

Question 2

319 Tailstrike Pitch Attitude

Answer 2

13.9 Compressed

Question 3

A320 (ALL) Tailstrike Pitch Attitude

Answer 3

11.7 Compressed

Question 4

A321 Tailstrike Pitch Attitude

Answer 4

9.7 Compressed

Question 5

Max certified altitude

Answer 5

FL398

Question 6

Max crosswind (takeoff AND landing)

Answer 6

38 kt (gust included)

Question 7

Max tailwind for takeoff

Answer 7

15 kt

Question 8

Max tailwind for landing

Answer 8

10 kt

Question 9

Max speed for windshield wiper use

Answer 9

230 kt

Question 10

APU Bleed Use with HP Air Start Unit

Answer 10

The flight crew must not use bleed air from the APU BLEED and from the HP Air Start Unit at the same time, to prevent any adverse effect on the Bleed Air System.

Question 11

PACKS use with LP Air Conditioning Unit

Answer 11

The Flight Crew must not use conditioned air from the PACKS and from the LP Air Conditioning Unit at the same time, to prevent any adverse effect on the Air Conditioning system.

Question 12

Min use height for AP at Takeoff

Answer 12

100 ft AGL and at least 5 s after liftoff

Question 13

Min use height for AP in approach with F-G/S, FINAL APP, V/S, or FPA mode

Answer 13

250 AGL

Question 14

Min use height for AP in circling approach

Answer 14

600 ft AGL

Question 15

Min use height for AP use on ILS/MLS approach when CAT 2 or CAT 3 Single or CAT 3 DUAL is displayed on the FMA

Answer 15

0 ft AGL if Autoland

Question 16

Min use height for AP after a manual Go-Around

Answer 16

100 ft AGL

Question 17

Min use height for AP in all other phases

Answer 17

500 ft AGL (A319/A320)
900 ft AGL (A321)

Question 18

Min use height for AP or FD in OPEN DES or DES mode in approach is permitted if the FCU selected altitude is set to, or above, the higher of the two

Answer 18

Highest of:
MDA/MDH or 500 ft AGL (A319/A320)
MDA/MDH or 900 ft AGL (A321)

Question 19

APU Start Limits

Answer 19

3 consecutive start attempts, then 60 min cool down.

Question 20

Takeoff and Go-Around Thrust Setting/EGT Limits

Answer 20

All engine operative - 5 min
One engine operative - 10 min

Question 21

MCT Thrust Time Limit

Answer 21

Not limited

Question 22

Minimum oil temp for engine start

Answer 22

-40 C

Question 23

Minimum oil temp prior to exceeding idle (CEO)

Answer 23

-10 C

Question 24

• Max reverse thrust should not be used below…
• Idle reverse permitted down to…

Answer 24

70 kt
Aircraft stop

Question 25

Flex takeoff is NOT permitted

Answer 25

On contaminated runways

Question 26

Max Crosswind for Engine Start

Answer 26

35 kts

Question 27

Max Altitude with slats/flaps extended

Answer 27

20,000 ft.

Question 28

Jet A only, if TAT reaches ____, monitor on Fuel SD page that fuel temperature remains higher than _____.

Answer 28

-34C, -36C

Question 29

Max INNER tank fuel imbalance at TAKEOFF (319, 320-all)

Answer 29

If heavier tank FULL, then 1102 lbs.

Question 30

Max WING tank fuel imbalance at TAKEOFF (321-all)

Answer 30

If heavier tank FULL, then 882 lbs.

Question 31

Max brake temp for takeoff (brake fans off)

Answer 31

300 C

Question 32

Min height for AP use on ILS/MLS approach when CAT 1 is displayed

Answer 32

160 ft. AGL

Question 33

Min height for AP use on LPV app (with SLS) when APPR1 is displayed on the FMA

Answer 33

160 ft. AGL

Question 34

320 CEO
When above weight……….. ?
Do not exceed……….kt in a turn.

Answer 34

167550 lb
20 kt