Bonus Questions

Question 1

What are the flight maneuvering load acceleration limits?

Answer 1

Clean Configuration…………….-1.0g to +2.5g

Other Configurations…………..0.0 to 2.0g

Question 2

What is the Environmental Envelope?

Answer 2

Max Operational Pressure Altitude……….39,800’

Max PA for T/O & Landings…………………..9,200’

Min PA for T/O & Landings…………………..-2000’

Question 3

What is considered a narrow runway?

Answer 3

A narrow runway is any runaway less than 148 feet/45 m wide.

AC 227-229……. 100’/30m
All other AC………148’/45m

Question 4

What is VMO/MMO for the A320/A321?

Answer 4

350KTS/0.82M

Question 5

What is your max VLO/VLO extension/VLE?

Answer 5

220kts/0.54M-VLO
250kts/0.60M-VLO Extension
280kts/0.67M-VLE Extended

Question 6

Are you permitted to use the APU if the LOW OIL ADVISORY is displayed ECAM? When is a maintenance action required? Is a logbook entry required?

Answer 6

The APU may be started and operated even if the LOW OIL LEVEL ECAM Advisory is displayed.
Maintenance action is required within the next 10 hours of APU operation.

Note: The logbook entry is not required after receiving this advisory message, “Contact MCC to determine the status of required maintenance action”.

Question 7

What is the APU starter duty cycle limits?

Answer 7

Between each start attempt………………….1min

After 3 consecutive start attempts………..60min

Question 8

Are you permitted to start the APU during refueling? If a fuel spill occurs and if the APU was running, what should you do?

Answer 8

If the APU fails to start or following an automatic shut down, do not start the APU.
If a fuel spill occurs, perform normal APU shut down.

Question 9

What is the max altitude for a APU start using normal electrics?

Answer 9

39,000’ MSL

Question 10

What is the max altitude to use the APU to supply electrical power with one pack operating?

Answer 10

22,500’ MSL

Question 11

What is the maximum altitude to use the APU for an engine start?

Answer 11

20,000’ MSL

Question 12

What is the max altitude to use the APU to supply electrical power with both packs running?

Answer 12

15,000’ MSL

Question 13

Is the use of APU bleed air for a wing into ice permitted

Answer 13

NO

Question 14

MAXIMUM APU ALTITUDES

Answer 14

APU start using battery power only………….25,000’MSL

APU start using normal electrics…..……39,000’MSL

One Pack Operations…..22,500’MSL

Two Pack Operations…..15,000’MSL

Use of APU Bleed Air for wing Anti-ice…….Not Permitted

Question 15

Is the use of AP or FD in OPEN DES or DES mode permitted inside the FAF or below 1000’AGL on a visual approach?

Answer 15

NO

Question 16

Autolands are not authorized on runways less than ____ feet wide?

Answer 16

150’

Question 17

Autolands are approved for CONF 3 and CONF FULL. What Configuration is recommended for all autolands in order to maximize forward slant range visibility?

Answer 17

CONFIG FULL

Question 18

Autolands are prohibited if breaking action is reported less then?

Answer 18

Medium

Question 19

What conditions must be satisfied to conduct an autoland and approach?

Answer 19

CAT 2/3 Runway
CAT 2/3 Aircraft
CAT 2/3 Trained Crew
Appropriate ground facilities operational
Wind within limits
Braking Action Medium or Better

Question 20

If one or more of the Atlanta requirement cannot be met, may an approach still be conducted if the weather is below 1/2 mile or 2400 RVR?

Answer 20

Yes, a non-autoland CAT 1 approach may be conducted down to the lowest authorized CAT 1 minimums (i.e. 1800 RVR or as published).

Question 21

Should you perform an Autoland at KCOS in an A321? KCOS airport elevation is 6187’

Answer 21

Not in an A321.
Autoland Demonstrated. A319/A320 A321
9,200’ 5,750’

Question 22

When should you use Low vs. Medium Autobrakes for an autoland? Are autobreaks required for all CAT 3 approaches?

Answer 22

Low to Medium should be used on Runways 8,000’ or greater.
Medium for runways 8,000’ or less

Yes, Autobrakes are required for all CAT 3 APPs

Question 23

What are the auto land wind limitations per the cat 2/3 briefing card?

Answer 23

A320/A321
Headwind…………30kts
Crosswind………..15kts
Tailwind…………….10kts
Wind Correction Angle…….. 5-15kts

Question 24

What is the minimum oil temperature to start the engines?

Answer 24

-40c

Question 25

Engine start duty cycle
– A standard automatic start that includes up to three start attempts is considered one cycle.

Answer 25

A320 NEO:
Start Cycles OFF
1-2 60sec
3 15min

CEO:
1-3 20sec
4 15min

MAX starter reengagement RPM
NEO: 63% N2 CEO: 20% N2

Question 26

What is the minimum fuel for takeoff?

Answer 26

3,300lbs
-“WING TK LO LVL” warning must not be displayed on ECAM

Question 27

Is takeoff with Center tank fuel supply in the engines permitted?

Answer 27

No, It’s prohibited

Question 28

Is Taxi with deflated tires permitted?

Answer 28

Yes, but only as a last resort.

Question 29

What would you do if you lost weather radar enroute?

Answer 29

Continue to destination if weather can be avoided visually.