General Limitations

Question 1

Can the landing distances be reduced below the minimum landing length requirements in the limitations section of the AOM?

Answer 1

Yes, the distances in the limitation section are for release purposes only. Pilots may land if the LPA computed distance is less than the landing distance available.

Question 2

What are the RVSM Requirements?

Answer 2

1. 1 Autopilot
2. 1 Altitude alerting device
3. 1 ATC altitude reporting transponder
4. 2 Air data computers
5. 2 Pitot probe heaters on the probes linked to the air data computer

Question 3

How much weight is allowed in the baggage compartment?

Answer 3

The weight limit is placarded above each compartment.

Question 4

When you overspeed the airplane, do you need to complete a visual inspection?

Answer 4

No, as long as the following occurs:
1. Level flight
2. No turbulence
3. Landing gear and flaps were retracted
4. Vmo was not exceeded by more than 15 kts / .03 mach

Question 5

When should you have AIR SOURCE selected to NORM or PACK ONLY?

Answer 5

When OAT is above 40C / 104F and the aircraft is electrically powered by the batteries or GPU for more than 30 minutes.

Question 6

When should you avoid selecting TRIM AIR ONLY?

Answer 6

Anytime the aircraft is on the ground.

Question 7

What will cause the OXYGEN QUANTITY LOW message to appear?

Answer 7

Anytime the quantity drops below 700 Liters.

Question 8

Can we start the APU while we are being pressure refueled?

Answer 8

No, do not start the APU while being pressure refueled.

Question 9

What is the maximum altitude that the APU can be used?

Answer 9

37,000 ft.

Question 10

What is the maximum altitude for using the APU generator?

Answer 10

30,000 ft.

Question 11

What is the maximum altitude for APU bled air?

Answer 11

20,000 ft.

Question 12

What is the maximum altitude for the Yaw Damp to be off?

Answer 12

31,000 ft.

Question 13

What is the minimum temp for using the battery?

Answer 13

-20 C.

Question 14

What is the maximum generator load, in flight with 2-3 generators operating, or on the ground?

Answer 14

400A.

Question 15

What is the maximum load for 1 generator operating?

Answer 15

500A.

Question 16

What is the maximum transient load (5 minutes)?

Answer 16

600A.

Question 17

List the Flight spoiler limitations.

Answer 17

1. Never extend flight spoilers if below Vref +8.
2. Never extend flight spoilers if below 500 ft AGL.
3. Select spoilers to EMER except during emergency conditions or procedure requires it.

Question 18

When must the power and gravity shut off valves be closed?

Answer 18

For takeoff.

Question 19

What is the total quantity for pressure fueling?

Answer 19

14,150 lbs.

Question 20

What is the total quantity for gravity fueling?

Answer 20

13,000 lbs.

Question 21

Minimum fuel for a go around?

Answer 21

500 lbs per tank.

Question 22

Maximum fuel imbalance during gravity refueling?

Answer 22

250 lbs.

Question 23

What will trigger a FUEL IMBALANCE EICAS message?

Answer 23

1. Less than 4,700 lbs: 600 lbs.
2. 4,700 – 9,999 lbs: 450 lbs.
3. 10,000 – 13,699 lbs: 315 lbs.
4. Greater than 13,700 lbs: 250 lbs.

Question 24

When must you operate airframe anti-icing systems?

Answer 24

1. Visible moisture in the form of rain, snow, or visibility is less than 1 sm.
2. Operating on contaminated surfaces.

Question 25

Anti-Ice Operations On The Ground

Answer 25

OAT 10 C or below: L & R engine - on, wing - off. OAT 5 C or below & prior takeoff: L & R engine - on, wing - on.

Question 26

In Flight TAT 10 C or below (unless -40 or below)

Answer 26

L & R engine - on, wing - on.

Question 27

When must the WING anti-ice be selected ON?

Answer 27

If the ICE Detector EICAS message is displayed or in icing conditions and airspeed is below 210 kts.

Question 28

Minimum temperature for L&R Engine / Wing icing on?

Answer 28

SAT -40 C.

Question 29

Can we takeoff, land, and fly through freezing rain?

Answer 29

We can take off and land in -FZRA, -FRDZ, and FZFG. We cannot fly in freezing rain.

Question 30

What is the maximum altitude for gear extended?

Answer 30

18,000 ft.

Question 31

Can you use the Standby instrument localizer guidance for a back course?

Answer 31

No.

Question 32

Is the standby compass reliable with the windshield heat on?

Answer 32

No.

Question 33

Minimum oil Temp for starting the engines?

Answer 33

-40 C.

Question 34

Minimum oil pressure at idle?

Answer 34

28 psi.

Question 35

Engine Start limitations:

Answer 35

1. After 3 consecutive attempts then a 15 minute cooling off period prior to additional engine starts. 2. Engine must be motored for 30 seconds after an aborted start.

Question 36

When does the main cabin door motor need to be allowed to cool?

Answer 36

After 3 door actuations in 3 minutes the motor needs to cool for 5 minutes.

Question 37

Can the galley pocket door remain closed for takeoffs and landings?

Answer 37

The galley door (separating galley from main cabin) must remain open for takeoff and landings. The acoustic curtain must be secured in the open position for taxi, takeoffs, and landings.

Question 38

Thrust reverser limitations

Answer 38

1. Ground operations on paved surfaces. 2. Deploy thrust reversers in flight. 3. Do not back up the aircraft with thrust reversers. 4. Do not deploy during touch and go operations. 5. Thrust above idle when below 40 knots is prohibited.