Limitations

Question 1

Flight manoeuvring load limits?

Answer 1

Clean: -1 to +2.5G
Other: 0 to 2G

Question 2

Nominal Runway width?

Answer 2

Nominal- 45m
Minimal- 30m

Question 3

Tailwind for takeoff and landing?

Answer 3

Takeoff: 10 or 15kt
Landing 10 or 15kt

Question 4

Maximum operating speed?

Answer 4

VMO: 350kt
MMO: 0.82M

Question 5

Maximum gear speeds?

Answer 5

VLE: 280kt / M 0.67
VLO ext: 250kt / M 0.60
VLO ret: 220kt / M 0.54

Question 6

Maximum tire speed?

Answer 6

195kt

Question 7

Cabin pressure max positive and negative differential?

Answer 7

Pos: 9.0psi
Neg: -1.0psi
Safety relief valve setting: 8.6psi

Question 8

Can conditioned air from the packs and from the LP Air Conditioning Unit be used at the same time?

Answer 8

No- to prevent any adverse effect on the Air Conditioning system

Question 9

Can bleed air from the APU BLEED and from the HP Air Start Unit be used at the same time?

Answer 9

No- to prevent any adverse effect on the Bleed Air System

Question 10

When can AP be engaged after takeoff?

Answer 10

100AGL and at least 5 sec after liftoff.

Question 11

When can AP be used until on a circling approach?

Answer 11

CAT C: 500AGL

Question 12

TOGA time limit /temp?

Answer 12

All engines: 5min/635deg
One inop: 10min/635deg

(A321 650deg)

Question 13

MCT EGT limit?

Answer 13

610 deg

Question 14

Starting EGT limit?

Answer 14

635 deg

Question 15

Max N1 / N2 ?

Answer 15

100%

*ambient conditions and configuration of the engine air bleed may limit N1 to less than 100%.

Question 16

Max continuous oil temperature A320/A321?

Answer 16

155 deg

Question 17

Max transient oil temperature? (15min) A320/A321

Answer 17

165 deg

Question 18

Minimum starting oil temp?

Answer 18

-40 deg

Question 19

Minimum oil temp before idle exceeded?

Answer 19

-10 deg

Question 20

Minimum oil temp before takeoff?

Answer 20

50 deg

Question 21

Minimum oil quantity A320/A321?

Answer 21

11 qt + estimated consumption

*Average estimated consumption = 0.3 qt/h.

Question 22

Minimum oil pressure?

Answer 22

A320/A321: 60psi

A321 NEO: 17.4psi

Question 23

Starter duty limits?

Answer 23

3 cycles.
-Manual start 2 min max.
-15 sec between cycles.

• 30 min cooling period , subsequent to three failed cycles, or 4 min of continuous crank, or 5 min cumulated crank

Question 24

Max N2 to engage starter?

Answer 24

10% on ground.

18% in flight.

Question 25

Minimum reverse speed?

Answer 25

70kts. Idle reverse permitted down to aircraft stop.

Question 26

Max crosswind for engine start?

Answer 26

A320/A321: 35kt A321 NEO: 45kt

Question 27

APU starter duty limits?

Answer 27

After 3 consecutive attempts, must wait 60 minutes.

Question 28

Max APU rotor speed? (N)

Answer 28

107%

Question 29

Max EGT for APU start?

Answer 29

1090deg *1120deg about 35000ft

Question 30

Max EGT For APU running?

Answer 30

675 deg

Question 31

Max altitude for APU Bleed to assist engine start?

Answer 31

20 000ft

Question 32

Max altitude for air con and pressurisation on APU Bleed?

Answer 32

Single pack- 22 500ft Dual pack- 15 000ft

Question 33

Can wing anti-ice be used on APU Bleed?

Answer 33

No

Question 34

When must the in seat power supply system for pax be turned off?

Answer 34

During takeoff and landing.

Question 35

Max operating altitude with slats and/or flaps extended?

Answer 35

20 000ft

Question 36

Max fuel temp?

Answer 36

54 deg C

Question 37

Minimum fuel temp?

Answer 37

-43 deg C (Jet A1)

Question 38

Definition of icing conditions?

Answer 38

OAT (ground or flight) or TAT (flight) <=10 deg C and visible moisture. (except during climb and cruise when the SAT is below - 40 °C)

Question 39

Definition of severe ice accretion?

Answer 39

5mm thick or more.

Question 40

Definition of thin hoar frost?

Answer 40

Surface features (lines or markings) can be distinguished beneath it.

Question 41

When should rain repellent be used?

Answer 41

Only moderate or heavy rain.

Question 42

Max brake temp for takeoff?

Answer 42

300 deg C (brake fans off) 150 deg C (brake fans on)

Question 43

Max NWS angle?

Answer 43

+/- 85deg

Question 44

Max speeds in turn and NWS angle for taxing with damaged or deflated tires?

Answer 44

One tire per gear (considers a 3)- 7 kts Two tires on same gear (max 1 main)- 3kts Max NWS angle- 30 deg

Question 45

Autopilot in approach with F-G/S mode

Answer 45

200FT AGL

Question 46

Autopilot in approach with FINAL APP, V/S or FPA mode

Answer 46

250ft AGL

Question 47

Autopilot for ILS/MLS approach when CAT1 is displayed on FMA

Answer 47

160ft AGL

Question 48

Autopilot for ILS/MLS approach when CAT2 or CAT3 SINGLE or CAT3 DUAL is displayed on FMA

Answer 48

0ft AGL if autoland

Question 49

Autopilot for LPV approach (with SLS) when APPR1 is displayed on FMA

Answer 49

160ft AGL

Question 50

Autopilot for PAR approach (precision approach radar)

Answer 50

250ft AGL

Question 51

Autopilot after a manual go around

Answer 51

100ft AGL

Question 52

Autopilot in all other phases (not mentioned)

Answer 52

500ft AGL *if OP DES or DES, selected altitude must be higher of MDA/MDH or 500 ft AGL

Question 53

Cat C Speeds (Vat 121-140)

Answer 53

Initial approach 160-240 Final approach 115-160 Circling 180 Missed 240

Question 54

MTOW? MLW? MZFW?

Answer 54

MTOW / MLW / MZFW 77 000kg / 66 000kg / 62 500kg 75 500kg 66 000kg / 62 500 kg 71 500kg / 64 500kg / 61 000 kg * max taxi weight 400kg extra.

Question 55

Max wind for passenger door?

Answer 55

65kt

Question 56

Max wind fwd/aft cargo operation?

Answer 56

40kt (50kt if nose into wind and cargo doors on leeward side) Must be closed if >65kt

Question 57

Max flaps/slats speeds A320?

Answer 57

1: 230 1+F: 215 2: 200 3: 185 Full: 177

Question 58

Minimum control speed for landing (VMCL)?

Answer 58

VMCL 321 NEO: 116kt VMCL 321: 114kt VMCL 320: 109kt

Question 59

Max wiper operating speed?

Answer 59

230kt

Question 60

APU start during fueling/defueling permitted with following restrictions:

Answer 60

-if APU failed to start or following automatic shutdown, do not start. -if fuel spills occurs, perform normal shutdown.

Question 61

Minimum oil quantity A321 NEO?

Answer 61

10.6 qt, or 8.9 qt + estimated consumption *Average estimated consumption = 0.45 qt/h.

Question 62

Max oil pressure A321 NEO?

Answer 62

Above 50deg: 130.5 psi Below 50deg: 145 psi

Question 63

Max continuous oil temperature A321 NEO?

Answer 63

140 degrees

Question 64

Max transient oil temperature A321 NEO (15min)

Answer 64

155 degrees

Question 65

Vmca (at 0ft)?

Answer 65

112kt

Question 66

Max recommended time without air conditioning supply?

Answer 66

20 minutes

Question 67

Fuel imbalance (worst case)

Answer 67

Takeoff: One inner full (outers balanced)- 500kg imbalance Max outer imbalance (inners balanced)- 370kg In flight and Landing: One inner full (outers balanced)- 1500kg imbalance Max outer imbalance- 690kg

Question 68

Turbulence penetration?

Answer 68

Seats belts- On FL310- 0.76 PA “All passengers and crew be seated and fasten seat belts” /immediately if req

Question 69

Cat D Speeds (Vat 141-165)

Answer 69

Initial approach 185-250 Final approach 130-185 Circling 205 Missed 265

Question 70

Obstacle clearance in circling area for CAT C and D?

Answer 70

400 AGL

Question 71

Cat C and D circling area?

Answer 71

CAT C 4.2nm CAT D 5.28nm

Question 72

When to select pack flow LO? What happens if APU is supplying?

Answer 72

LO- below 141 pax (168 A321) APU automatically HI flow (A320/A321neo) or 120% (A321 CEO)

Question 73

Degraded situation- GPS PRIMARY LOST

Answer 73

Nav accuracy remains sufficient for RNP operations provided: -RNP value is checked or entered on MCDU -HIGH ACCURACY is displayed