Limitations

Question 1

Maximum Takeoff Tailwind Component

Answer 1

10 kts (15 kts under specific conditions listed in the FOM)

Question 2

Maximum Operating Altitude (ft)

Answer 2

400- 37,000 NG- 41,000

Question 3

Maximum Takeoff and Landing Altitude (ft)

Answer 3

8400

Question 4

MAXIMUM OPERATING SPEEDS

Answer 4

Observe VMO/MMO and Gear/Flap Placards

Question 5

Turbulence Penetration

Answer 5

400-280 KIAS/.73M NG-280 KIAS/.76M

Question 6

Air

Answer 6

Maximum limits are red.

Question 7

With engine bleed air switches ON

Answer 7

do not operate air conditioning packs in HIGH for takeoff, approach or landing.

Question 8

The engine anti-ice system must be ON

Answer 8

during all ground and flight operations when icing conditions exist or are anticipated, except during climb and cruise below -40°C SAT. Engine anti-ice must be ON prior to and during descent in all icing conditions, including temperatures below -40°C SAT.

Question 9

Do not engage the autopilot below

Answer 9

1000 ft AGL on takeoff

Question 10

For single channel ILS operation during approach, the autopilot shall not remain engaged below

Answer 10

50 ft AGL

Question 11

For manually flown HGS AIII approach, the autopilot shall not remain engaged below

Answer 11

500 ft AGL

Question 12

Use of aileron trim with autopilot engaged is

Answer 12

prohibited

Question 13

Warm-up: Engines must be operated for a minimum of

Answer 13

3 minutes prior to takeoff

Question 14

Cool-down: Engines must be operated at or near idle (taxi thrust acceptable) for a minimum of

Answer 14

3 minutes prior to shutdown

Question 15

Maximum and minimum limits are

Answer 15

red

Question 16

Caution limits are

Answer 16

amber

Question 17

Normal range is

Answer 17

(400)

green

(NG)

white

Question 18

Maximum Time Limit for Takeoff Thrust

Answer 18

5 minutes

10 minutes allowed in the event

of the loss of thrust on one engine during takeoff.

Question 19

ENGINE START Switches must be in the

CONT position for

Answer 19

• Takeoff
• Landing
• Anti-ice operation

• Operation in hail, sleet or moderate to heavy rain

Question 20

ENGINE START Switches must be in the FLT position for

Answer 20

• Operation in severe turbulence

Question 21

Minimum start pressure at sea level is

Answer 21

30 psi. Allow .5 psi reduction for each 1000 ft above sea level

NOTE: (NG) Duct pressure may read less than 30 psi until starter is engaged

Question 22

(400) Starter Duty Cycle (normal start)

Answer 22

• First attempt: 2 minutes on, 20 seconds off
• Second and subsequent attempts: 2 minutes on, 3 minutes off

Question 23

(NG) Starter Duty Cycle (normal start)

Answer 23

• Each attempt: 2 minutes on, 10 seconds off

Question 24

Intentional selection of reverse thrust in flight is

Answer 24

prohibited

Question 25

APU Load

Answer 25

Bleed and Electric Load 10,000 ft Bleed Only 17,000 ft Electric Only (400) 35,000 ft (NG) 41,000 ft Maximum Operating Altitude (400) 37,000 ft (NG) 41,000 ft

Question 26

(400) Max Start EGT

Answer 26

red line Red line is 760°C, bottom of yellow arc is 710°C

Question 27

(400) Max Continuous EGT

Answer 27

bottom of yellow arc

Question 28

Ensure APU BLEED air switch is closed for

Answer 28

1 minute after start and for 1 minute prior to shutdown. NOTE: (NG) When the APU switch is moved to OFF, this time delay is met automatically.

Question 29

APU bleed valve must be closed when

Answer 29

* Ground pneumatic air is connected and isolation valve open * Engine #1 bleed valve open with #1 engine running * Isolation valve and engine #2 bleed valve open with #2 engine running

Question 30

APU Multiple Start Attempts

Answer 30

* (400) Wait 5 minutes between second and third attempt; one hour after third attempt * (NG) Wait 15 minutes between third and fourth attempts

Question 31

Maximum flap extension altitude is

Answer 31

20,000 ft

Question 32

(NG) Holding in icing conditions with flaps extended is

Answer 32

prohibited

Question 33

Do not deploy speed brakes with

Answer 33

flaps extended

Question 34

Do not deploy speed brakes in flight below

Answer 34

1000 ft AGL

Question 35

In flight, do not extend the SPEED BRAKE lever beyond the

Answer 35

FLIGHT DETENT

Question 36

Manually overriding the Load Alleviation System is

Answer 36

not authorized

Question 37

Minimum fuel temperature is

Answer 37

the fuel freeze point +3°C or (NG) -43°C (400) -45°C, whichever is higher

Question 38

Allowable lateral imbalance between main tanks 1 and 2 must be

Answer 38

scheduled to be zero

Question 39

Random fuel imbalance must not exceed

Answer 39

1000 lbs for taxi, takeoff, flight or landing

Question 40

Main wing tanks must be scheduled to be full if

Answer 40

the center tank contains more than 1000 lbs NOTE: These requirements are applicable to the fuel configuration for taxi, takeoff, flight or landing. During fueling, lateral imbalance may exceed these values and any quantity of fuel can be added to the center tank or transferred to the center tank from the No. 1 or No. 2 tank.

Question 41

For ground operation, Center Tank FUEL PUMP switches must not be positioned to ON unless

Answer 41

the Center Tank fuel quantity exceeds 1000 lbs, except when defueling or transferring fuel

Question 42

Center Tank Fuel Pumps must not be ON unless

Answer 42

personnel are available in the Flight Deck to monitor LOW PRESSURE lights

Question 43

(400) For ground and flight operations, Center Tank FUEL PUMP switches must be positioned to OFF when

Answer 43

both Center Tank fuel pump LOW PRESSURE lights illuminate

Question 44

Ground operation of electric hydraulic pump requires minimum of

Answer 44

1675 lbs in respective fuel tank