LIMITATIONS – (400F; GE) ***

Question 1

What is maximum operating altitude, maximum altitude for takeoff and landing,
and maximum field elevation?

Answer 1

• 45,100 feet – max operating
• 10,000 feet – max T/O and LDG altitude.
• 9,500 feet – max field elevation.

Question 2

What is the maximum Takeoff and Landing Tailwind Component?

Answer 2

• 15 knots

Question 3

What is the maximum landing crosswind guideline when reported braking action
is medium?

Answer 3

• 25 knots

Question 4

Are operations allowed when the reported braking action is NIL?

Answer 4

• No

Question 5

What is maximum landing gross weight? (400F)

Answer 5

• 302,092 kilograms

Question 6

What should you do if the -400F ZFW (except N-PA) is greater than 276,691
kgs?

Answer 6

• Comply with decreased maximum weight limits (see table in the Weight
and Balance Manual).

Question 7

While flying an autoland approach without LAND2 or LAND3 annunciated, what
is the minimum altitude to which you can descend while the remaining autopilot
is engaged?

Answer 7

• 100 feet RA

Question 8

When flying a non-ILS approach, the autopilot must be disengaged before The
airplane descends more than___________________feet below the MDA.

Answer 8

• 50 feet or 50 feet below minimums

Question 9

During autoland, what is the assumed touchdown point?

Answer 9

• 2,500 feet from the runway threshold

Question 10

What are maximum and minimum glideslope angles for autoland?

Answer 10

• 3.25 degrees (max); 2.5 degrees (min)

Question 11

What is maximum headwind and crosswind component for autoland?

Answer 11

• 25 knots for both conditions

Question 12

What is minimum threshold crossing height for Autoland?

Answer 12

• 44 feet

Question 13

Is it permissible to operate HF radios during refueling operations?

Answer 13

• No

Question 14

While airborne during CPDLC operations, an HF radio fails. How many HF
radios are required for you to continue using CPDLC? Reference required.

Answer 14

• One HF radio required for CPDLC, if authorized by DDG.

Question 15

While airborne LUX to HSV, prior to oceanic entry into the North Atlantic
MNPS, the autopilot LNAV fails. Can you enter MNPS airspace? (ref req)

Answer 15

• No

Question 16

What are the target oxygen pressures for the crew system?

Answer 16

• 1200 psi

Question 17

At what altitude is minimum oxygen quantity supply for each occupant determined?

Answer 17

• 25,000 feet cabin altitude

Question 18

What is the Boeing equivalent thrust for a CF6-80C2, B1F engine?

Answer 18

• 56,500 lbs

* 62,100 lbs B5F

Question 19

What is maximum EGT (GE) for engine starting?

Answer 19

• 870 C (40 secs max transient); 750 C unlimited

Question 20

What is maximum continuous EGT (GE)?

Answer 20

• 925 C

Question 21

What is minimum oil pressure (GE)?

Answer 21

• 10 PSI

Question 22

What are the engine RPM limits for N1 and N2 (GE)?

Answer 22

• 117.5 – N1

* 112.5 – N2

Question 23

What is the maximum altitude for flap extension?

Answer 23

• 20,000 feet

Question 24

After engine start, until shutdown at the completion of the flight, what is the primary means of alerting flight crews to non- normal conditions or improper configuration?

Answer 24

• EICAS Alert messages

Question 25

What is the maximum allowable in-flight difference between Captain and First Officer altitude displays for RVSM operations?

Answer 25

• 200 feet

Question 26

What is the maximum difference between Captain and First Officer altimeters on the ground for RVSM operations between sea level and 5,000 feet?

Answer 26

• 35 feet

Question 27

What restriction applies for level-off within 2,000 feet after changing the altimeter setting from QNE to QNH, or QNH to QNE?

Answer 27

• Do not use VNAV for level-off if the QNH is less than 29.70in/1006 hPa.

Question 28

Is it permissible to reset a tripped fuel pump circuit breaker?

Answer 28

• No (Warning!)

Question 29

What is the flap limitation during fuel jettisoning?

Answer 29

• Do not extend or retract the flaps between positions 1 and 5 during fuel jettisoning.

Question 30

What fuel tank temperature must we maintain while in flight?

Answer 30

• 3 degrees C above the fuel freeze point of the fuel being used.

Question 31

Nacelle/engine anti-ice must be ON during all ground and flight operations when icing conditions exist or are anticipated except when the temperature is below ______?

Answer 31

• – 40 C OAT.

Question 32

Do not use anti-ice if OAT or TAT exceeds ______?

Answer 32

• 10°C (50°F)

Question 33

What is the flap placard speed for flap position 30 (747-400)?

Answer 33

• 180 knots IAS

Question 34

What is the landing gear operating speed for retracting or extending?

Answer 34

• 270 knots IAS/0.82 Mach

Question 35

What is turbulent air penetration speed (747-400)?

Answer 35

• 290 to 310 KIAS/0.82 to 0.85 Mach, whichever is lower.