Global - Limitations (Black Limits)

Question 1

Max 6000 taxi/ramp weight? 5000/5500?

Answer 1

• 6000: 99,750 lb.
• 55/5000: 92,750 lb.

Question 2

Max 6000 takeoff weight? 5000/5500?

Answer 2

• 6000: 99,500 lb.
• 55/5000: 92,500 lb.

Question 3

Max Landing weight?

Answer 3

• 78,600 lb.

Question 4

Max ambient air temp for takeoff and landing?

Answer 4

• +50°C.

Question 5

Min ambient air temp for takeoff and landing?

Answer 5

• -40°C.

Question 6

Cowl anti-ice during takeoff limit?

Answer 6

• Must not be in AUTO.
• OFF or ON only.

Question 7

Wx conditions for turning on cowl anti-ice while inflight?

Answer 7

• TAT ≤ 10°C + Visible Moisture (i.e., rain, snow, or visibility < 1sm), unless SAT ≤ -40°C.

Question 8

Wx conditions for turning on cowl anti-ice while on the ground? What about Wing Anti-Ice on the ground?

Answer 8

• Cowl Anti-Ice: OAT/SAT ≤ 10°C + Visible Moisture (i.e., rain, snow, or visibility < 1sm) or operating on contaminated surfaces.
• Wing Anti-Ice: OAT/SAT ≤ 5°C + Visible Moisture (i.e., rain, snow, or visibility < 1sm) or operating on contaminated surfaces.

Question 9

Define inflight icing conditions?

Answer 9

• TAT ≤ 10°C with visible moisture, unless SAT is ≤ -40°C.

Question 10

Minimum engine speed, while in icing conditions?

Answer 10

• 76% N2.

Question 11

Maximum tail wind component approved for takeoff and landing?

Answer 11

• 10 kt.

Question 12

Maximum number of occupants for operation?

Answer 12

• 22 (19 pax + 2 pilots + 1 f/a).

Question 13

Prohibited runway conditions for operations?

Answer 13

• Unprepared surfaces (i.e., gravel, dirt, grass, etc.).

Question 14

Limitation for operating display units with flight compartment temperatures in excess of 40°C?

Answer 14

• Operations greater than 30 minutes are prohibited.

Question 15

Maximum glidepath angle?

Answer 15

• Maximum of 5.5°

Question 16

Maximum ITT for start on the ground and inflight?

Answer 16

• 700°C ITT for starting on the ground.
• 850°C ITT for starting inflight.

Question 17

Minimum N2 speed during idle?

Answer 17

• 5/6000: 58.0% N2 Minimum.
• 5500: 58.2% N2 Minimum.

Question 18

Max N2 speed for takeoff?

Answer 18

• 5/6000: 99.6% N2.
• 5500: 101.6% N2.

Question 19

Max N1 fan speed for takeoff?

Answer 19

• 5/6000: 102.0% N1.
• 5500: 102.1% N1.

Question 20

Max ITT for takeoff?

Answer 20

• 5/6000: 900°C.
• 5500: 890°C (900°C transient for 2 min on T/O & G/A).

NOTE: 5 min 2 eng,10 min 1 eng.

Question 21

Max continuous N2?

Answer 21

• 5/6000: 98.9% N2 (Transient 99.8% N2 for 20 sec).
• 5500: 99.9% N2 (Transient 102.8% N2 for 20 sec).

Question 22

Max continuous N1 fan speed?

Answer 22

• 5/6000: 102.0% N1 (Transient 102.5% N1 for 20 sec).
• 5500: 102.1% N1 (Transient 103.3% N1 for 20 sec).

Question 23

Max continuous ITT?

Answer 23

• 5/6000: 860°C (Transient 905°C for 20 sec).
• 5500: 850°C (Transient 915°C for 20 sec).

Question 24

Time limit for takeoff thrust all engines operating?

Answer 24

• 5 min.

Question 25

Time limit for takeoff thrust, one engine inoperative (OEI)?

Answer 25

* 10 min.

Question 26

Minimum crank time for engine start with N1 rotation due to tailwind?

Answer 26

* Hold START switch to L or R CRANK for 30 seconds, then go right to AUTO start.

Question 27

Thrust limit for taxing when winds exceed 20 kts?

Answer 27

* Minimum only.

Question 28

Max N2 RPM for engine starter engagement?

Answer 28

* 42% N2.

Question 29

Maximum wing fuel imbalance during flight?

Answer 29

* 1100 lb.

Question 30

Usable fuel in each main wing tank?

Answer 30

* 15,050 lb (30,100 lb total wings).

Question 31

Usable fuel in center tank?

Answer 31

* 6000: 12,700 lb. * 55/5000: 9,150 lb.

Question 32

Usable fuel in aft tank?

Answer 32

* 6000: 2,300 lb (5500 has no aft tank).

Question 33

Minimum fuel for a go-around?

Answer 33

* 600 lb per side. * Wings level, max 10° nose up.

Question 34

Minimum engine fuel temperature for takeoff?

Answer 34

* +5°C.

Question 35

Minimum oil temperature for starting?

Answer 35

* -40°C.

Question 36

Maximum oil temperature?

Answer 36

* 160°C.

Question 37

Maximum oil consumption rate per engine?

Answer 37

* 5/6000: 0.21 US qt/hr. * 5500: 0.20 US qt/hr.

Question 38

Maximum APU rpm?

Answer 38

* 106%.

Question 39

Maximum altitude for APU bleed air extraction?

Answer 39

* 30,000'.

Question 40

Maximum OAT for APU bleed extraction for air conditioning?

Answer 40

* 45°C.

Question 41

Maximum slats extended speed?

Answer 41

* 225 kt.

Question 42

Maximum speed for flaps 16°?

Answer 42

* 210 kt.

Question 43

Maximum speed for flaps 6°?

Answer 43

* 210 kt.

Question 44

Maximum speed for flaps 30°?

Answer 44

* 185 kt.

Question 45

Landing gear extended speed (Vle)?

Answer 45

* 250 kt / 0.7M

Question 46

Maximum altitude for landing gear extended?

Answer 46

* 20,000' (200 kt to extend is a bigger issue).

Question 47

Tire limit speed?

Answer 47

* 5/6000: 183 kt. * 5500: 196 kt.

Question 48

Maneuvering limit load factors - slats/flaps retracted?

Answer 48

* -1.0 G to +2.5 G. (FCOM 1- Limits)

Question 49

Maneuvering limit load factors - slats/flaps extended?

Answer 49

* 0.0 G to +2.0 G. (FCOM 1 - Limitations)

Question 50

Cooling pack discharge temperature range during manual mode operations?

Answer 50

* 5°C to 60°C.

Question 51

Pack limit during manual mode operations?

Answer 51

* One pack must be selected off.

Question 52

Maximum differential pressure?

Answer 52

* 10.73 psi

Question 53

Maximum negative relief?

Answer 53

* -0.5 psi

Question 54

Maximum differential pressure during taxi and takeoff?

Answer 54

* 0.1 psi

Question 55

Maximum differential pressure during touchdown?

Answer 55

* 1.0 psi.

Question 56

Maximum altitude with a yaw damper disengaged?

Answer 56

* 41,000 ft.

Question 57

Minimum speed to set auto-throttles on takeoff?

Answer 57

* 60 kt.

Question 58

APU generator load limit?

Answer 58

* 40 kVA.

Question 59

Maximum altitude for slats/flaps extended?

Answer 59

* 18,000 ft (gear extension is FL200).

Question 60

Limitations on the use of MAX spoilers?

Answer 60

* Prohibited, except during emergencies, or if required by AFM procedure.

Question 61

Minimum Runway Dimensions (L x W x Slope)?

Answer 61

* 4,500’ (L) x 75’ (W) x ±2% (Slope).