Limitations Flashcards
(99 cards)
1
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Operations
A
VFR and IFR
Extended overwater
Icing Conditions
2
Q
Min flight crew
A
2 pilots
3
Q
Max Crosswind for takeoff and landing
A
38 knots (gust included)
29 kt - RCAM 4
25 kt - RCAM 3
20 kt - RCAM 2
15 kt - RCAM 1
4
Q
Max tailwind for takeoff
A
15 knots
5
Q
Max tailwind for landing
A
10 knots
6
Q
Load Acceleration Limits
A
-1 g to 2.5 g Clean
0 g to 2 g Dirty
7
Q
Max Operating Altitude
A
39,100
8
Q
Max/Min Runway Altitude
A
Max: 9,200 ft
Min: -1,000 ft
9
Q
Min Runway Width
A
30 meters / 98 ft
Ideal: 45 meters / 148 ft
10
Q
Mean runway slope
A
+-2%
11
Q
Max Wind For Pax Door Operation
A
65 kts
12
Q
Max Wind for Cargo Door Opening and to stay open
A
40 kts
Must be closed before 65 kts
13
Q
Max Operating Speed
MMO/VMO
A
MMO 0.82M
350 kts < 24,600 ft
14
Q
Flaps 1
A
230 (A320)
235 (A321)
15
Q
Flaps 1+F
A
215 (A320)
225 (A 321)
16
Q
Flaps 2
A
200 (A320)
215 (A321)
17
Q
Flaps 3
A
185 (A320)
195 (A321)
18
Q
Flaps FULL
A
177 (A320)
190 (A321)
19
Q
Maneuvering Speed
A
.78M /
290 kt < 30,000 ft
270 kt < 20,000 ft
250 kt < 10,000 ft
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Turbulent Air Penetration Speed
A
M 0.76 / 275kt
250 kt < 20,000 ft
(Reduce 5kt/2,000ft)
270 kt < 22,000 ft
265 kt < 20,000 ft
260 kt < 18,000 ft
250 kt < 16,000 ft
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(VLO) Retraction Speed
A
220 kts
22
Q
(VLO) Extension Speed
A
250 kts
23
Q
(VLE) Max Speed with landing gear extended
A
280 kts / M.67
24
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Max Altitude at which landing gear may be extended
A
25,000 ft
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Max Tire Speed
195 kts
26
Max Cockpit Window Open Speed
200 kts
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Max Windshield Wiper Speed
230 kts
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Max Taxi Speed (turning)
167,550 lbs
20 kts
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Max Positive Pressure
9.0 psi
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Max Negative Pressure
-1 psi
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Safety Relief Valve Setting
8.6 psi
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Ram Air Inlet
Only open if differential pressure is lower than
| 1 psi
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Avionics Ventilation Time Limit
OAT = 55°C.... 2 hr
60°....... 1 hr
64°....... 1/2 hr
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Air Conditioning:
| LP Ground Unit
Simultaneous use of AC PACKS and LP ground cart is prohibited.
Do not use conditioned air simultaneously from packs and LP ground unit (to avoid chattering of the non-return valves).
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Air Conditioning:
| HP Ground Unit
Simultaneous use of APU pneumatic and HP cart is prohibited.
Do not use HP Ground Unit when APU supplies bleed air to avoid bleed system.
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Autopilot
Takeoff With SRS Mode
100 ft AGL
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Autopilot
Straight-in precision-like approach
MDA (MDH)
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Autopilot
Circling Approach
MDA - 100ft
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Autopilot
ILS Approach - CAT 1 Displayed on FMA
160 ft
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Autopilot
All Other Phases
500 ft AGL (A320)
| 900 ft AGL (A321)
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RNP Accuracy
Enroute: 1 NM
Terminal Area: .5 NM
Approach: .3 NM
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CAT II
- at least 1 AP engaged
- in APPR mode
- FMA displays:
CAT 2, CAT 3 SINGLE, or CAT 3 DUAL
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CAT III (Single)
Not authorized
Single = fail passive
Dual = fail operational
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CAT III (Dual)
- 2 AP’s must be engaged
- in APPR mode
- FMA = CAT 3 DUAL
- A/THR must be used
- Alert Height is 100 ft
- Min RVR is 75 meters
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Engine Out CAT II/III
1. CAT III not authorized
2. CAT II autoland:
A320: flap FULL
A321: flap 3 or FULL
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CAT II/III Max Winds
Headwind: 30 kt
Tailwind: 10 kt
Crosswind: 15 kt
Based on tower reports.
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GPS Primary
Must be available for GPS Approach.
If not available must have
1. HIGH accuracy (RNAV)
2. 0.3 rnp entered in MCDU
3. Monitor navaid raw data (VOR)
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Automatic Landing
| Flap Configuration
CAT II/III autoland are approved in CONF 3 and FULL.
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Electrical Outlets
The use of electrical outlets during takeoff and landing is prohibited
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Automatic Rollout
with 1 Thrust Reverse
i.e. One Engine Inop
Remaining reverser is restricted to idle reverse
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Max Slats/Flaps Operating Altitude
20,000 ft
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Approved Fuels
Jet A, A1, B
JP 4, 5, 8
RT
TS-1
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Hydraulic Operating Pressure (Normal)
3,000 psi +-200
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Max Brake Temp for Takeoff (Brake fans off)
300°C
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Fans ON
> 150°C delay takeoff
< 150°C - turn fans OFF
Fans OFF
> 300°C - delay takeoff
*Allow 90 sec after turning off fans to asses temperature.
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Fuel Quantity (Total)
42,230 lbs
6,303 gallons
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Fuel Imbalance:
(Outer Tanks)
A320
1521 lb
815 lb (sharklets)
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Fuel Imbalance:
(Inner Tanks)
A320
3,307 lb
1,102 lb (sharklets)
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Fuel Imbalance:
| A321
882 lb - takeoff
2,910 lb - flight and ldg
59
Parking Brake
Do not set EPR above 1.8 on both engines with the parking brake ON.
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IRS Magnetic Flight Limits
- North of 73° N
| - South of 60° S
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Min Fuel Temp
-36 °C for Jet A
(Higher for other types)
If TAT reaches -34°C monitor ECAM FUEL pg
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Max Fuel Temp
54°C
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APU Starter
No “LOW OIL LEVEL”
- 3 start attempts
- 60 min off
- 3 start attempts
*Start attempts can be consecutive
FCOM 1, APU Starter Envelope
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Min Fuel for Takeoff
3,307 lbs
WING TK LO LVL warning must not be displayed on ECAM for takeoff.
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Center Fuel Tanks
1. Takeoff on center tank is prohibited.
(Can’t gravity feed)
2. Center tank fuel must be used first (before wing fuel tanks).
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Wing tank LO LVL
1,650 lbs
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Max APU Rotor Speed
107%
Shuts down automatically at 106%
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Max APU EGT
675°C Max
1090°C for start
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Crew Oxygen
520 psi - 20°C
468 - 576 psi
(-10 to 50°C)
+/- 50 psi per 30°C
See QRH A-30
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Starter - Power Plant
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N2 < 10%
1. 2 minutes ON
(15 sec off)
2. 2 minutes ON
(15 sec off)
3. 1 minute ON
(30 minute off)
- 30 min off following 3 start attempts or 4 min of continuous cranking.
-No running engagement of starter if N2 > 10% on ground (18% in flight)
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Power Plant Max EGT (Starting)
635°C
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Power Plant Max EGT
| MCT
610°C
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Power Plant Max EGT
| TO/GA
635°C (A320)
650°C (A321)
5 min time limit
(10 min if single engine)
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Min Oil Temperature
| STARTING
-40°C
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Min Oil Temp
| Above Idle
-10°C
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Min Oil Temp
| prior to takeoff
50°C
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Min Oil Pressure
60 psi
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Max Oil Temp (continuous)
155°C
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Max Oil Temperature
| Transient
165°C (15 min max)
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Min Oil Quantity
11 qt
Plus estimated consumption of 0.3 qt/hr
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Max Engine Start Wind
Engine is capable of starting in crosswinds up to 35 kts
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Max Altitude for APU to Power Electric
Can provide electric power up to
39,100 ft
No limit
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Max Altitude for APU to power bleed for PACKS
15,000 ft - two PACKs
| 22,500 ft - one PACK
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Reverse Thrust
Not permitted:
- In Flight
- To back up aircraft
- Max reverse below 70kt
(Idle reverse is permitted until stop)
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Icing Conditions
| definition
OAT (on ground and for takeoff) or TAT (in flight) is 10°C or below and:
1. visible moisture in any form is present such as clouds, fog with visibility of 1 mile or less, rain, snow, sleet, and ice crystals, or
2. when operating on ramps, taxiways or runways where surface snow, ice, standing water, or slush may be ingested by the engines or freeze on engines, nacelles or engine sensor probes.
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FLEX
| Reduced Thrust Takeoff
1. Prohibited on contaminated runways
2. Reduction must not exceed 25% of takeoff thrust.
3. Ensure inop items do not affect performance
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Contaminated Runway
1/8” > 25%
More than 1/8” of standing water, snow, or slush is present or when ice is covering more than 25% of runway.
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One Engine Taxi (OET)
Prohibited if:
1. Contamination i.e.(frozen precip) on ramps and taxiways
and/or
2. Snow or freezing precipitation is falling.
-APU must be ON and generator available
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Contamination:
Frozen precipitation
Any actual or potential adhering forms of frozen water.
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Engine Anti-Ice
Must be on during all ground and flight operations, when icing conditions exist, or are anticipated; except during climb and cruise when the SAT is below -40°C.
- ENG AI ON -> Fadec automatically selects continuous ignition.
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Airbus Engine
IAE V2500-A5
High Bypass TurboFan
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ISIS
Integrated Standby Instrument System
When both PFD’s are lost, the ISIS bugs function must not be used
93
HF Radio
Do not tune or transmit on HF radio while refueling.
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Crosswind Procedure
Use crosswind takeoff procedure if:
1. Crosswind > 20 kts
2. Tailwind is present
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Stabilized Approach
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Gear: down
Flaps: landing configuration
Thrust: above idle
Speed: -5 to +10
Lateral: within 1/2 dot
Vertical: within 1 dot
Descent Rate: <=1,000fpm
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96
Min Fuel Level
FAR reserve + min hold +
4,500 lbs - A320
5,900 lbs - A321
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Flight Control Check
1. Do not arm auto brakes until after flight control check.
2. Both engines must be providing hydraulic pressure before flight control check.
2 engines -> Flight Ctrl -> autobrakes
98
Emergency Fuel Level
A320 - 3,300 lbs
| A321 - 4,400 lbs
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Stabilized Approach Criteria
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1000 ft above TDZE
Landing Gear: down
Flaps: landing config
Thrust: above idle
Speed: -5 to +10
Lateral: within 1/2 dot
Vertical: within 1 dot
Descent Rate: 1000 fpm
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