Limitations

Question 1

Wingspans

Answer 1

A319, A320, A321 - 111 feet, 10 inches

A319, A320, A321 Sharklet - 117 feet, 5 inches

Question 2

Maximum Certified Altitude

Answer 2

FL 398

Question 3

Max Landing Weights

Answer 3

A319 - 137,788

A320 - 145,505

A320 NEO - 148,591

A321 - 171,519

Question 4

Airport Operations:

Runway Slope

Runway Altitude

Nominal Runway Width

Answer 4

Airport Operations:

Runway Slope- +/-2%

Runway Altitude- 9200’

Nominal Runway Width- 148 feet (45 meters)

Question 5

Wind Limitations

Max tailwind for takeoff

Max wind for landing

Max wind for pax door operation

Answer 5

Max tailwind for takeoff- 15kt

Max tailwind for landing- 10kt

Max wind for pax door operation- 65kt

Question 6

Crosswind

Max Demonstrated Crosswind for Landing

Max Certified Wind for takeoff (NEO)

Answer 6

Max Demonstrated Crosswind for Landing- 38 kt (gust included)

Max Certified Wind for takeoff (NEO)- 35 kt (gust included)

Question 7

Speed Limitations

Gear Down Speeds
Max with landing gear extended (VLE)

Max landing gear extension (VLO Extension)

Max landing gear retraction (VLO Retraction)

Max altitude landing gear may be extended

Answer 7

Gear Down Speeds
Max with landing gear extended (VLE) ………………….280 kt/M0.67
Max landing gear extension (VLO Extension) ………….250 kt/M0.60
Max landing gear retraction (VLO Retraction)………….220 kt/M0.54
Max altitude landing gear may be extended …………….25,000 ft

Question 8

Windshield Wipers in Use

Max Speed

Answer 8

230 kts

Question 9

Taxi Speed

A320 A321

Answer 9

When the taxi weight is higher than 167,550 lb, do not exceed a taxi speed of 20 kt during a turn.

Question 10

Air Condition/Pressurization/Ventilation

Answer 10

Do not use conditioned air simultaneously from packs and LP ground unit (to avoid chattering of non-return valves)

Question 11

APU with HP ground unit

Answer 11

Do not use HP ground unit when the APU supplies bleed air to avoid bleed system damage

Question 12

Cabin Pressure

Max Positive Differential Pressure

Max Negative Differential Pressure

Answer 12

Max Positive Differential Pressure… 9.0psi

Max Negative Differential Pressure…-1.0psi

Question 13

Auto Flight

T.O. With SRS mode
Straight-in np approach
Circling Approach
ILS When Cat II or III not displayed in FMA
Go-Around (FD or autopilot engagement)
All other phases
Use of autopilot or fd in open des or des mode not permitted in approach, unless fma is set at or above:

Answer 13

T.O. With SRS mode 100’

Straight-in np approach- Applicable MDA

Circling Approach- MDA -100’

ILS When Cat II or III not displayed in FMA…160’

Go-Around (FD or autopilot engagement)…100’

All other phases - 500’AGL (319/320) 900’AGL (321)

Use of autopilot or fd in open des or des mode not permitted in approach, unless fma is set at or above: 500’AGL (319/320) 900’AGL (321)

Question 14

NAV mode may be used in the terminal area, provided:

Answer 14

• GPS PRIMARY is available, or
• HIGH accuracy is displayed, and the appropriate RNP is
  checked or entered on the MCDU, or
• FMS navigation is cross-checked with NAVAID raw data

Question 15

Non-Precision Approaches with engine-out

Applicable to N502NK thru N588NK, N657NK thru N678NK

Answer 15

If one engine is inoperative, it is NOT permitted to use the autopilot to perform NPA’s in the following modes: FINAL APP, NAV V/S, NAV/FPA

Only FD use is permitted

Question 16

Maximum Wind Conditions for CAT II or CAT III Automatic Approach, Landing and Roll Out

Applicable to N901NK thru N905NK

Answer 16

Crosswind 15 kt

Question 17

Flight Controls

Max operating altitude with slats and/or flaps extended

Answer 17

20,000’

Question 18

With All Engines Operative (AEO), Maximum Wind
Conditions for CAT II or CAT III Automatic Approach,
Landing and Roll Out

Applicable to N502NK thru N536NK

Answer 18

Tail wind: 5 kt

Crosswind: 15 kt

Question 19

With One Engine Operative (OEI), Maximum Wind
Conditions for CAT II or CAT III Automatic Approach,
Landing and Roll Out

Applicable to N502NK thru N536NK

Answer 19

Headwind: 15 kt
Tail wind: 5 kt
Crosswind: 10 kt

Question 20

Maximum Wind Conditions for CAT II or CAT III Automatic
Approach, Landing and Roll Out

Applicable to N601NK and thru N617NK
And N618NK thru N650NK

Answer 20

Crosswind: 15 kt

Question 21

Maximum Wind Conditions for CAT II or CAT III Automatic
Approach, Landing and Roll Out (continued)

Applicable to N901NK thru N905NK

Answer 21

Tail wind: 5 kt

Cross wind: 15 kt

Question 22

Maximum Wind Conditions for CAT II or CAT III Automatic
Approach, Landing and Roll Out (continued)

Applicable to N587NK, N588NK, N657NK thru N683NK

Answer 22

Cross wind: 15 kt

Question 23

Fuel Temperature

Answer 23

For JET A only, if TAT reaches -34 °C, monitor on FUEL SD page that fuel temperature remains higher than -36 °C.

Question 24

Brakes

Answer 24

Maximum brake temperature for takeoff
(brake fans (if installed) off)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 300°C

Question 25

APU Starter

Answer 25

APU Starter | After 3 starter motor duty cycles, wait 60 min before attempting 3 more cycles.

Question 26

Thrust Setting/EGT Limits Applicable to N502NK thru N653NK

Answer 26

``` TAKEOFF and GO-AROUND 635 °C 5 min (10 min Only in case of engine failure) ``` MCT Unlimited 610 °C STARTING 635 °C

Question 27

Thrust Setting/EGT Limits Applicable to N588NK, N657NK thru N687NK

Answer 27

``` TAKEOFF and GO-AROUND 650 °C 5 min (10 min Only in case of engine failure) ``` MCT Unlimited 610 °C STARTING 635 °C

Question 28

Thrust Setting/EGT Limits Applicable to N901NK thru N905NK

Answer 28

``` T.O. and Go-around 1083 °C 5 min (10 min Only in case of engine failure) ``` MCT Unlimited 1043 °C STARTING 1018 °C

Question 29

Oil Temperature N502NK thru N683NK

Answer 29

Minimum prior to exceeding idle . . -10 °C Minimum starting temp. . . . . .-40 °C

Question 30

Minimum Oil Pressure Applicable to N901NK thru N905NK

Answer 30

65 psi

Question 31

Starter Applicable to N502NK thru N687NK

Answer 31

- A standard automatic start that includes only one start attempt, is considered one cycle - For ground starts (automatic or manual), a 15 s pause is required between successive cycles - A 30 min cooling period is required, subsequent to three failed cycles or 5 min of continuous crank - For manual start, observe a two-minute maximum cycle time - For crank, observe a 5 min maximum cycle time - The starter must not be run when N2 is above 10 % on-ground and 18 % in-flight.

Question 32

Starter Applicable to N901NK thru N905NK

Answer 32

- A standard automatic start that includes up to three start attempts, is considered one cycle - For ground starts (automatic or manual), a 35 s pause is required between successive cycles - A 15 min cooling period is required, subsequent to three failed cycles, or 15 min of continuous or cumulated crank - The starter must not be run when N2 is above 20%.

Question 33

Reverse Thrust Applicable to N502NK thru N536NK, N601NK thru N650NK, N901NK thru N905NK

Answer 33

Maximum reverse should not be used below 70 kt (or when the airspeed indication starts to fluctuate). Idle reverse is permitted down to aircraft stop.

Question 34

Reverse Thrust Applicable to N587NK, N588NK, N657NK thru N687NK

Answer 34

Maximum reverse should not be used below 70 kt. (Idle reverse is permitted down to aircraft stop.)

Question 35

Reduced Thrust Takeoff

Answer 35

Takeoff at reduced thrust is not permitted on contaminated runways.

Question 36

Crosswind Operation on Ground Applicable to N502NK thru N683NK

Answer 36

This engine is capable of starting in crosswinds up to 35 kt.

Question 37

Crosswind Operation On Ground | N901NK thru N905NK

Answer 37

Engine Start The engine is capable of starting in crosswinds up to 35 kt. Takeoff Engine crosswind limit at takeoff: 35 kt (gust included).

Question 38

Fuel Imbalance Takeoff/Inflight and Landing N618NK-N650NK (A320 Sharklet) & NEO's

Answer 38

Takeoff - 1102 Inflight and Landing - 3306

Question 39

Fuel Imbalance Inflight and Landing N588NK (A321 Non-sharklet)

Answer 39

2910

Question 40

Fuel Imbalance Takeoff | N657NK-N687NK (A321 Sharklet)

Answer 40

882

Question 41

Tailstrike Pitch Attitude

Answer 41

Tailstrike Pitch Attitude L/G Struts Compressed A319 13.9° A320 11.7° NEO 11.7° A321 9.7°