Limitations

Question 1

Category C and D Aircraft

Answer 1

Category C: 320CEOS, 320NEOS, 321NEOS
Category D: 321CEOS

Question 2

Stabilized Approach Policy by 1000’ AFE

Answer 2

Steady rate of descent not to exceed 1200fpm

Correct lateral and vertical path - one dot LOC, one dot slope, 0.3 RNAV, 1/2 dot VOR

Final landing config - gear and flaps extended, speed brakes retracted

Absent any GPWS Warnings and Cautions

Question 3

Stabilized Approach Policy by 500’ AFE

Answer 3

Steady rate of descent not to exceed 1000fpm

Correct lateral and vertical path - one dot LOC, one dot slope, 0.3 RNAV, 1/2 dot VOR

Final landing config - gear and flaps extended, speed brakes retracted

Absent any GPWS Warnings and Cautions

Landing Checklist Completed

Within -5 to +15 knots of target airspeed

Thrust stabilized, usually above idle

Question 4

Max Crosswind for Takeoff and Landing

Answer 4

Takeoff: 35 knots
Landing: 38 knots

Question 5

Max Tailwind for Takeoff and Landing

Answer 5

All aircraft except 321CEOS: 15 knots for takeoff and 10 knots for landing

321CEOS: 10 knots for both takeoff and landing

Question 6

Max Tire Speed

Answer 6

195 knots

Question 7

Max Windshield Wiper Speed

Answer 7

230 knots

Question 8

Max Cockpit Window Open Speed

Answer 8

200 knots

Question 9

Max Altitude to Start the APU Using Battery Only

Answer 9

25,000’

Question 9

Taxi Speed Limitations for 320CEO Aircraft

Answer 9

When at a weight greater than 167,550lbs no faster than 20 knots in a turn

Question 10

Minimum Autopilot Engagement Height After Takeoff

Answer 10

100’ AGL and 5 seconds after liftoff

Question 11

Autopilot Engagement Enroute

Answer 11

900’ AGL

Question 12

Autopilot Disengagement for an RNAV Visual

Answer 12

500’ AGL

Question 13

Autopilot Disengagement for Non-Precision Approaches

Answer 13

DDA/DA

Question 14

Autopilot Disengagement for Non-Autoland CAT 1 FMA Approach

Answer 14

160’ AGL

Question 15

Autopilot Disengagement for Non-Autoland CAT2/CAT3 FMA Approach

Answer 15

80’ AGL

Question 16

Autopilot Disengagement after an Autoland

Answer 16

Rollout/Taxi Speed

Question 16

When is a takeoff with reduced thrust prohibited?

Answer 16

Contaminated Runways

When windshear is present or suspected

When the takeoff procedure prohibits it

Question 17

Minimum Autopilot Engagement after a Go-Around

Answer 17

100’ AGL

Question 18

When must you brief for an Autoland?

Answer 18

Anytime the visibility is AT or below 1/2 mile or 2400 RVR and the requirements for an Autoland can be met

Question 18

When is an Autoland Required?

Answer 18

Below CAT 1 minimums

Question 19

Takeoff and TOGA time limits for both engines running and single engine

Answer 19

5 minutes with both engines running
10 minutes on a single engine

Question 20

Passenger Door Wind Limitations

Answer 20

65 knots

Question 20

Max Altitude to use Flaps/Slats

Answer 20

20,000’ MSL

Question 21

Cargo Door Wind Limitations

Answer 21

40 knots unless the aircraft is pointed into the wind or the cargo doors are on the leeward side then 50 knots. Doors must be closed prior to 65 knots

Question 22

Flight Load G Limits

Answer 22

Clean: -1g to +2.5g's Other: 0 to +2g's

Question 23

Max Operational Pressure Altitude

Answer 23

39,800'

Question 24

Max Pressure Altitude for Takeoff and Landing

Answer 24

9,200'

Question 25

Minimum Pressure Altitude for Takeoff and Landing

Answer 25

-2000'

Question 26

Minimum Runway Width for Takeoff and Landing

Answer 26

320CEOs and 321NEOs - 100' All other aircraft: 148'

Question 27

VMO/MMO

Answer 27

350KIAS/0.82 Mach

Question 28

Max Gear Retraction Speed

Answer 28

220 KIAS

Question 29

Max Landing Gear Extension Speed

Answer 29

250 KIAS

Question 30

Max Gear Extended Speed

Answer 30

280 KIAS

Question 31

Can you use the APU if you have a LOW OIL LEVEL ECAM?

Answer 31

Yes, for 10 hours before mx action is needed. No logbook entry needed but contact mx.

Question 32

APU Starter Limit

Answer 32

3 attempts before a 60 minute cool down

Question 33

Can you start the APU during refueling?

Answer 33

Yes, but no power transfers until refueling complete

Question 34

Max Altitude to start an engine with the APU?

Answer 34

20,000 MSL

Question 35

If both packs are being operated by the APU, what's the max altitude for APU electrical supply as well?

Answer 35

15,000 MSL

Question 36

Can you use the APU for wing anti ice?

Answer 36

No

Question 37

Max altitude for APU start and operation using normal electrics?

Answer 37

39,000 MSL

Question 38

When can you NOT use OPEN DES or DES on an approach?

Answer 38

Inside the FAF or below 1000 AGL

Question 39

Autolands are prohibited BELOW what braking action reports?

Answer 39

Medium

Question 40

What conditions must be satisfied to conduct an Autoland?

Answer 40

CAT2/3 aircraft and crew and runway, ground facilities operational, wind within limits, braking action med or better

Question 41

If an Autoland cannot be completed can you conduct an approach still if the weather is below 1/2 mi or 2400RVR?

Answer 41

Yes, down to the lowest CAT 1 mins

Question 42

What are the auto brake requirements for an Autoland?

Answer 42

LESS than 8000' - MEDIUM EQUAL to or MORE than 8000' - LOW or MED

Question 43

Minimum oil requirements for all aircraft?

Answer 43

A320/321CEO - 9.5qt + 0.5qt per hour of estimated flight time A320NEO - 9.0qt + 0.5qt per hour of estimated flight time OR 10.6qt, whichever is higher A321NEO - OAT at or above -30C - 14qt, OAT below -30C - 16.5qt

Question 44

Minimum oil temperature for engine start

Answer 44

-40C

Question 45

Minimum fuel for takeoff?

Answer 45

3,300lbs

Question 46

Is takeoff with center tank fuel supplying the engines permitted?

Answer 46

No

Question 47

Can you taxi with deflated tires?

Answer 47

Yes, but check Vol 2

Question 48

Can you ever inhibit ROPS?

Answer 48

Yes, if the runway is incompatible as identified by the crew briefing or a NOTAM exists. CAUTION: on some planes it also inhibits TERR