FOM II Bonus Limitation Questions

Question 1

What is the Max Wind Speed for passenger door operations?

Answer 1

65kts

Question 2

What is the Max Wind Speed for cargo door operations?

Answer 2

-For FWD and AFT operation, 40kts.
(Or 50kts, if the aircraft nose is into the wind, or if the FWD and AFT cargo doors are on the leeward side)
-FWD and AFT doors must be closed before wind speed exceeds 65kts.

Question 3

What is the Max Operational Pressure Altitude

Answer 3

39,800ft

Question 4

What is the Max Pressure Altitude for Takeoff and Landing

Answer 4

9,200ft

Question 5

What is the Minimum Pressure Altitude for Takeoff and Landing?

Answer 5

-2000ft

Question 6

What is considered a narrow runway?

Answer 6

Runway less than 148ft/45 meters

Question 7

What is the minimum runway width for takeoff and landing for A/C 227-229 and 601-699

Answer 7

100ft/30meters

Question 8

What is the minimum runway width for takeoff and landing for all A/C NOT 227-229 and 601-699

Answer 8

148ft/45meters

Question 9

What is Vmo/Mmo for the A320/A321?

Answer 9

350kts/0.82 MACH

Question 10

Are you permitted to use the APU if the LOW OIL LEVEL advisory is displayed on the ECAM?

Answer 10

It may be started and operated even if the LOW OIL LEVEL ECAM advisory message is displayed.

Question 11

When is a maintenance action required for the APU’s LOW OIL LEVEL advisory message?

Answer 11

Maintenance action is required within the next 10 hours of APU operation

Question 12

Is a logbook entry required for the APU’s LOW OIL LEVEL advisory message on ECAM?

Answer 12

It is not required after after receiving this advisory message. Contact MCC to determine the status of required maintenance action.

Question 13

What are the APU starter duty cycle limits?

Answer 13

After 3 consecutive APU start attempts, the flight crew must wait 60 minutes before a new start attempt.

Question 14

Are you permitted to start the APU during refueling?

Answer 14

During refuel/defuel procedures, APU starts or shutdowns are permitted with the following restrictions:
If the APU failed to start or following an automatic APU shutdown, do not start the APU.

Question 15

If a fuel spill occurs and the APU is running, what should you do?

Answer 15

Perform a normal APU shutdown.

Question 16

What is the Max Altitude for an APU start using normal electrics?

Answer 16

39,000ft MSL

Question 17

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

Answer 17

22,500ft MSL

Question 18

What is the Max altitude to use the APU for engine start?

Answer 18

20,000ft MSL

Question 19

What is the Max Altitude to use the APU to supply electrical power with both packs operating?

Answer 19

15,000ft MSL

Question 20

Is the use of APU bleed air for wing anti-ice permitted?

Answer 20

It is NOT permitted.

Question 21

The use of AP or FD in ____ ____ or ____ mode is not permitted inside the FAF or below 1000ft AGL on a visual approach?

Answer 21

OPEN DES
DES

Question 22

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

Answer 22

148ft

Question 23

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

Answer 23

CONF FULL

Question 24

Autolands are prohibited if braking action is reported less than____?

Answer 24

Medium

Question 25

What conditions must be satisfied to conduct an autoland approach?

Answer 25

-CAT II/III Runway -CAT II/III Aircraft -CAT II/III Trained Crew -Appropriate ground facilities operational -Wind within limits -Braking action medium or better

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Yes! If one of the autoland requirements cannot be met (e.g. strong crosswind), a non-autoland CAT I approach may be conducted down to our lowest authorized CAT I minimums (e.i., 1800 RVR or as published).

Question 27

What is the max airport altitude for A/C 206-299, 301-399, and 601-699 Autoland?

Answer 27

At or below 9,200ft

Question 28

What is the max airport altitude for A/C 701-799 autoland?

Answer 28

At or below 5,750ft

Question 29

When should you use LOW vs MEDIUM auto brakes for an autoland?

Answer 29

Runway < 8000ft: MEDIUM Runway 8000ft or greater: LOW or MEDIUM

Question 30

For A/C 206-299, 301-399, 701-799, what is the max autoland headwind component?

Answer 30

30kts, including gusts

Question 31

For A/C 206-299, 301-399, 701-799, what is the max autoland crosswind component?

Answer 31

15kts, including gusts

Question 32

For A/C 206-299, 301-399, 701-799, what is the max autoland tailwind component?

Answer 32

10kts, including gusts

Question 33

For A/C 206-299, 301-399, 701-799, what is the max autoland Wind Correction: Vls+wind correction?

Answer 33

5 to 15kts

Question 34

For A/C 601-699, what is the max autoland headwind component?

Answer 34

15kts, including gusts

Question 35

For A/C 601-699, what is the max autoland crosswind component?

Answer 35

10kts, including gusts

Question 36

For A/C 601-699, what is the max autoland tailwind component?

Answer 36

10kts, including gusts

Question 37

For A/C 601-699, what is the max autoland Wind Correction: Vls+wind correction?

Answer 37

5 to 15kts, including gusts

Question 38

Are the autoland wind limitations based off wind displayed on the ND? Or surface winds reported by ATC?

Answer 38

Surface winds reported by ATC.

Question 39

What is the the minimum oil temperature to start the engines?

Answer 39

-40 degrees C

Question 40

What is the minimum fuel for takeoff?

Answer 40

3,300lbs (ECAM alerts related to the fuel low level in the wing tanks must not appear for takeoff)

Question 41

Is takeoff with center fuel tank supplying the engines permitted on A/C 206-216, 227-229?

Answer 41

No, it is PROHIBITED.

Question 42

Is taxi with deflated tires permitted?

Answer 42

Yes, given certain conditions are satisfied. (Reference FOM VOL II, 2.10 for details.)

Question 43

When might you consider inhibiting the ROPS function for A/C 394-399 and 601-699?

Answer 43

It may be inhibited for specific approach procedures which have previously been identified as potentially producing undue ROW alerts.