Limitations

Question 1

Maximum Operating Altitude

Answer 1

39,000 ft

Question 2

Engine Start Max Crosswind

Answer 2

A-321

45 Kts

Question 3

Takeoff Crosswind (gusts included)

Answer 3

A320 - 38 kts

A321 - 35 kts

Question 4

Landing Crosswind (gusts included)

Answer 4

38 kts

Question 5

Takeoff & Landing Tailwind

Answer 5

10 kts

Question 6

Max Airfield Wind for Takeoff or Landing (ASA Limit)

Answer 6

50 kts or a gust factor of 20 kts

Question 7

Passenger Door Operation

Answer 7

65 kts

Question 8

Cargo Door Operation

Answer 8

40 kts or 50 kts if aircraft is positioned into the wind or door is on the leeward side

Question 9

Cargo doors must be closed before the wind speed exceeds:

Answer 9

65 kts

Question 10

Severe Turbulence Penetration (ASA)
Below FL 200
FL 200 and above

Answer 10

A320
Below FL200 - 250 kts
FL 200 and above - 275 kts/.76 Mach

A321
Below FL200 - 275 kts
FL 200 and above - 305 kts/.76 Mach

Question 11

Maximum speed with landing gear extended

VLE

Answer 11

280 kts/ M.67

Question 12

Maximum speed at which landing gear can be extended

VLO Extension

Answer 12

250 kts

Question 13

Maximum speed at which landing gear can be retracted

VLO Retracted

Answer 13

220 kts

Question 14

Maximum tire ground speed

Answer 14

195 kts

Question 15

Max speed with Flight Deck window open

Answer 15

200 kts

Question 16

Max speed when shield wiper is in use

Answer 16

230 kts

Question 17

Do not use LP Ground Conditioned Air while:

Answer 17

Packs Operating (avoids valve chatter)

Question 18

Minimum AP engagement on Takeoff

Answer 18

100ft AGL or at least 5 secs after liftoff

Question 19

Min height for AP use in approach with FINAL APP mode

Answer 19

250 ft AGL

Question 20

Min height for AP use in approach with V/S or FPA mode

Answer 20

Applicable MDA/DH or 250 ft AGL whichever is higher

Question 21

Min height for AP use on a circling Manuever

Answer 21

1000’ AGL or Circling MDA(H), whichever is higher.

• Alaska Airlines only conducts circling maneuvers (not circling approaches) in VMC weather conditions. The Flight Crew must conduct the maneuver within the circling area while maintaining required visual reference at all times

Question 22

Min height for AP use during ILS with CAT I displayed on FMA

Answer 22

160 ft AGL

Question 23

Min height for AP use during a CAT I ILS with CAT II or CAT III DUAL/SINGLE displayed

Answer 23

80 ft AGL

Question 24

Min height for AP engagement after a Manual Go-Around

Answer 24

100 ft AGL

Question 25

Min height for AP use in all other phases

Answer 25

A320 - 500 AGL | A321 - 900 AGL

Question 26

Min Oil Temp for Starting

Answer 26

-40C

Question 27

Min Oil Temp for Takeoff

Answer 27

A320 -10 C | A321 19 C

Question 28

Maximum number of Engine start cycles

Answer 28

A320 - 4 | A321 - 3

Question 29

Minimum Cooling Period after Max Cycles

Answer 29

15 minutes

Question 30

Min Pause between Start Attempts (Ground Start)

Answer 30

A320 - 20 Secs | A321 - 60 Secs

Question 31

Max N2 for Running Re-Engagement of Starter

Answer 31

A320 - 20% | A321 - 63%

Question 32

Speed below which Max Reverse Thrust SHOULD NOT be used

Answer 32

70 KIAS

Question 33

APU Limits: | Max Altitude for Dual Pack Ops

Answer 33

15,000 ft

Question 34

APU Limits: | Max Altitude for Single Pack Ops

Answer 34

22,500 ft

Question 35

APU Limits: | Max Altitude for ENG Start Assist

Answer 35

20,000 ft

Question 36

APU Limits: | Max Altitude for APU Start during EMERG ELEC CONFIG

Answer 36

25,000 ft

Question 37

APU Limits: | Wait time after 3 motor Duty Cycles

Answer 37

60 min

Question 38

Maximum Altitude | Slats and/or Flaps Extended

Answer 38

20,000 ft

Question 39

Max Total Fuel Imbalance for Takeoff

Answer 39

800 lbs

Question 40

Max Total Fuel Imbalance for In-Flight and Landing

Answer 40

1500 lbs

Question 41

Max Brake Temp for Takeoff

Answer 41

300 C