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Max runway slope

+/- 2%

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45m

Min cleared width 30m in some cases

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38 knots (gust included)

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BR, BT, BU - 15 knots
Rest - 10 knots

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Clean configuration -1g to +2.5g
Slats or flaps extended 0g to +2.0g
Slats extended and flaps retracted 0g to +2.0g

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- Vmo 350 knots
- Mmo 0.82 Mach

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- Below FL200, maintain 250 knots.
- At or above FL200, maintain 275 knots / 0.76 Mach.

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- Below FL200, maintain 270 knots.
- At or above FL200, maintain 300 knots / 0.76 Mach.

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1- 230 Knots
1+F- 215 Knots
2- 200 Knots
3- 185 Knots
F- 177 Knots

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1- 235 Knots
1+F- 225 Knots
2- 215 Knots
3- 195 Knots
F- 190 Knots

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280 knots / 0.67 Mach

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Max speed during a turn if weight > 76,000 = 20 knots

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Va = 0.78 Mach (above 30,000 pressure altitude)
Refer to chart for lower altitudes.

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+8.6 psi
-1.0 psi

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Only open the ram air inlet if differential pressure is lower than 1.0 psi.

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- Do not use conditioned air simultaneously from PACK and LP ground unit (to avoid chattering of non-return valves).
- Airflow supplied by the ground cart shall not exceed 2.6 lbs/s.

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- Do not use HP ground unit when the APU is supplying bleed air to avoid bleed system damage.
- An HP ground unit may be used for air conditioning provided the air supply is confirmed to be free from oil contamination.

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- Takeoff with SRS mode 100’ AGL
- Takeoff w/o SRS mode 900’ AGL
- Go-around 100’ AGL

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ILS autolanding
- Certified to remain engaged

ILS Approach (when CAT2 or CAT3 is not displayed on the FMA)
- 160’ AGL

Straight in non-precision approach
- Applicable Minimum

Circling manoeuvre
- Applicable Circling MDA -100'

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Use of AP or FD in OP DES or DES mode is not authorized during approach below minimums or 500' (A319/A320), 900’ (A321), whichever is higher.

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A320 OEI CAT 2 or 3A Autolands ARE approved in config FULL.

A321 OEI in config 3 or FULL

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NAV mode may be used in the terminal area, provided:
- GPS PRIMARY is available,
- HIGH accuracy is displayed, or
- Navaid raw data is monitored.

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Within -2.5° to -3.15° (A320/A321)

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Based on surface wind reports incl. gusts.
- Tailwind 10 knots
- Crosswind 15 knots
- Headwind 30 knots

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Max continuous load:
Generator: 100% (90 kVA)
TR: 200 A

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For Jet A only, if TAT reaches -34°C, monitor ECAM FUEL page that fuel temp. remains warmer than -36°C.

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- Takeoff using the center tank is prohibited.
- Center tanks must be emptied before the wing tanks under normal conditions.
- Min quantity for take off: 1500Kg

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3000 psi +/- 200 psi

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Do not set EPR above 1.19 on both engines with the parking brake on.

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The APU starter duty cycle is 3 consecutive start attempts. After the third start attempt, wait 60 minutes before attempting 3 more cycles.

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Air bleed extraction from the APU for wing and anti-ice is not permitted.

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APU may be started and operated up to max certified pressure altitude of 39,000'.

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- FL200 with one pack operating
- FL150 with two packs operating

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No time limit / 725°C EGT

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5 min (10 min if one engine failed) / 950°C

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5 min (10 min if one engine failed) / ???°C

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Unlimited / 915°C

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-10°C
A320. Check for 321

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50°C
A320. Check for 321

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140°C
A320. Check for 321

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155°C (15 min)
A320. Check for 321

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-40°C
A320. Check for 321

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11qts + est. consumption (~0.3 qt/hr)

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60 psi
A320. Check for both 320/1

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4 consecutive cycles: each max of 2 minutes
Pause between start attempts: 20 seconds.
Cooling period, following 4 starts attempts: 15 minutes.
No running engagement of the starter, when N2 is above 20% on ground???, or ???% in flight.

CHECK 321

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- Not permitted in flight.
- Not permitted to back up the aircraft.
- Max reverse should not be used < 70 knots or when airspeed starts to fluctuate.

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1. Thrust reduction must not exceed 25% of the full rated takeoff thrust. To meet the requirement, the flexible temperature must not be higher than ISA +53 for A320, and ISA +??? for A321.
2. The assumed temperature must not be lower than the flat rating temperature, or the actual OAT.
3. Takeoff at reduced thrust is not permitted on contaminated runways.

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Engine is capable of starting in crosswinds up to 35 knots.

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Use of aircraft electrical outlets is prohibited during takeoff and landing.

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- 4 Oxygen Masks/Smoke Goggles
- 4 Life jackets
- 4 Fire fighting items:
- Crash Axe
- Halon Fire Extinguisher
- PBE
- Gloves
- 2 Escape Ropes
- 2 Flashlights

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40 Knots (and door must be closed before it exceeds 65 Knots)

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160 FT AGL

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1500Kgs

-Center tanks must be used first
-Do not takeoff using center tank fuel

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-40 degrees C

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-10 degrees C

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9.5 Quarts + 0.5/Hour of Flight

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15 minutes

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20 Seconds

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3000 kg / 6600 lb

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1500 kg / 3307 lb

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530 kg / 1168 lb

Question 2

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Max runway altitude

9200’

Question 3

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Nominal runway width

Question 4

5

Max crosswind demonstrated

Question 5

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Max tailwind for takeoff A321

Question 6

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Max tailwind for takeoff A320

10 knots

Question 7

8

Max tailwind for landing A320/1

10 knots

Question 8

9

Max wind for pax door operation

65 knots

Question 9

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Load Acceleration Limits

Question 10

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Max Operating Speeds (Vmo/Mmo)

Question 11

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Turbulent air penetration speed A320

Question 12

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Turbulent air penetration speed A321

Question 13

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Max Flaps/Slats Extended Speeds (Vfe) A320

Question 14

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Max Flaps/Slats Extended Speeds (Vfe) A321

Question 15

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Max speed with landing gear extended
(VLE)

Question 16

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Max landing gear extension speed
(VLO Extension)

250 knots

Question 17

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Max landing gear retraction speed
(VLO Retraction)

220 knots

Question 18

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Max altitude landing gear may be extended

FL250

Question 19

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Tires Max ground speed

195 knots

Question 20

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Max speed for windshield wiper in use

230 knots

Question 21

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A320/A321 Taxi Speed

Question 22

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Max Design Manoeuvring Speed (Va)

Question 23

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Cabin Pressure
Max positive differential pressure
Max negative differential pressure

Question 24

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Ram Air (limitation)

Question 25

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Ground Air Conditioning
Low Pressure Ground Unit
(Limitations)

Question 26

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Ground Air Conditioning
High Pressure Ground Unit
(Limitations)

Question 27

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Min height for autopilot engagement

Question 28

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Min height for autopilot disengagement

Question 29

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Limitation on use of certain AP or FD modes

Question 30

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Engine Inoperative Approaches
(limitations on these approaches)

Question 31

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When can NAV mode be used in the terminal area?

Question 32

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Glideslope angle for autoland

Question 33

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Max wind for autoland

Question 34

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Generator / TR Limitation

Question 35

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Max altitude with flaps and/or slats extended

20,000'

Question 36

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Fuel Temperature

Question 37

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Fuel Management Limitations

Question 38

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Hydraulic operating pressure

Question 39

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Max brake temperature for takeoff (brake fans off)

300°C

Question 40

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Parking Brake Limitation

Question 41

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APU Start Limitations (cycles)

Question 42

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Limitation on bleed extraction from the APU

Question 43

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APU start envelope with normal A/C power supply

Question 44

45

Max altitude for battery assisted APU start
(emergency electrical configuration)

FL250

Question 45

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Max altitude for APU bleed extraction

Question 46

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Powerplant Time / EGT Limits - Starting

Question 47

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Powerplant Time / EGT Limits
Takeoff and Go-Around
A319/A320

Question 48

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Powerplant
Time / EGT Limits
Takeoff and Go-Around
A321

Question 49

50

Powerplant
Time / EGT Limits
Maximum Continuous (MCT)

Question 50

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Powerplant
Min oil temp prior to exceeding idle

Question 51

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Powerplant
Min oil temp prior to takeoff

Question 52

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Powerplant
Max continuous oil temp

Question 53

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Powerplant
Max transient oil temp

Question 54

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Powerplant
Min starting oil temp

Question 55

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Powerplant
Min oil quantity

Question 56

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Powerplant
Min oil pressure

Question 57

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Power plant starter limitations

Question 58

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Reverse Thrust Limitations

Question 59

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Reduced Thrust Takeoff Limitations

Question 60

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Powerplant Starting
Crosswind Operation on Ground

Question 61

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Limitation on use of electrical outlets

Question 62

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What emergency equipment items are located in the cockpit?

Question 63

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Maximum Wind for Cargo Door operation

Question 64

65

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Max runway slope

+/- 2%

Max runway altitude

9200’

Nominal runway width

45mMin cleared width 30m in some cases

Max crosswind demonstrated

38 knots (gust included)

Max tailwind for takeoff A321

BR, BT, BU - 15 knotsRest - 10 knots

Max tailwind for takeoff A320

10 knots

Max tailwind for landing A320/1

10 knots

Max wind for pax door operation

65 knots

Load Acceleration Limits

Clean configuration -1g to +2.5gSlats or flaps extended 0g to +2.0gSlats extended and flaps retracted 0g to +2.0g

Max Operating Speeds (Vmo/Mmo)

- Vmo 350 knots- Mmo 0.82 Mach

Turbulent air penetration speed A320

- Below FL200, maintain 250 knots.- At or above FL200, maintain 275 knots / 0.76 Mach.

Turbulent air penetration speed A321

- Below FL200, maintain 270 knots.- At or above FL200, maintain 300 knots / 0.76 Mach.

Max Flaps/Slats Extended Speeds (Vfe) A320

1- 230 Knots1+F- 215 Knots2- 200 Knots3- 185 KnotsF- 177 Knots

Max Flaps/Slats Extended Speeds (Vfe) A321

1- 235 Knots1+F- 225 Knots2- 215 Knots3- 195 KnotsF- 190 Knots

Max speed with landing gear extended(VLE)

280 knots / 0.67 Mach

Max landing gear extension speed(VLO Extension)

250 knots

Max landing gear retraction speed(VLO Retraction)

220 knots

Max altitude landing gear may be extended

FL250

Tires Max ground speed

195 knots

Max speed for windshield wiper in use

230 knots

A320/A321 Taxi Speed

Max speed during a turn if weight > 76,000 = 20 knots

Max Design Manoeuvring Speed (Va)

Va = 0.78 Mach (above 30,000 pressure altitude)Refer to chart for lower altitudes.

Cabin PressureMax positive differential pressureMax negative differential pressure

+8.6 psi-1.0 psi

Ram Air (limitation)

Only open the ram air inlet if differential pressure is lower than 1.0 psi.

Ground Air ConditioningLow Pressure Ground Unit(Limitations)

- Do not use conditioned air simultaneously from PACK and LP ground unit (to avoid chattering of non-return valves).- Airflow supplied by the ground cart shall not exceed 2.6 lbs/s.

Ground Air ConditioningHigh Pressure Ground Unit(Limitations)

- Do not use HP ground unit when the APU is supplying bleed air to avoid bleed system damage.- An HP ground unit may be used for air conditioning provided the air supply is confirmed to be free from oil contamination.

Min height for autopilot engagement

- Takeoff with SRS mode 100’ AGL- Takeoff w/o SRS mode 900’ AGL- Go-around 100’ AGL

Min height for autopilot disengagement

ILS autolanding- Certified to remain engagedILS Approach (when CAT2 or CAT3 is not displayed on the FMA)- 160’ AGLStraight in non-precision approach- Applicable MinimumCircling manoeuvre- Applicable Circling MDA -100'

Limitation on use of certain AP or FD modes

Use of AP or FD in OP DES or DES mode is not authorized during approach below minimums or 500' (A319/A320), 900’ (A321), whichever is higher.

Engine Inoperative Approaches(limitations on these approaches)

A320 OEI CAT 2 or 3A Autolands ARE approved in config FULL.A321 OEI in config 3 or FULL

When can NAV mode be used in the terminal area?

NAV mode may be used in the terminal area, provided:- GPS PRIMARY is available,- HIGH accuracy is displayed, or- Navaid raw data is monitored.

Glideslope angle for autoland

Within -2.5° to -3.15° (A320/A321)

Max wind for autoland

Based on surface wind reports incl. gusts.- Tailwind 10 knots- Crosswind 15 knots- Headwind 30 knots

Generator / TR Limitation

Max continuous load:Generator: 100% (90 kVA)TR: 200 A

Max altitude with flaps and/or slats extended

20,000'

Fuel Temperature

For Jet A only, if TAT reaches -34°C, monitor ECAM FUEL page that fuel temp. remains warmer than -36°C.

Fuel Management Limitations

- Takeoff using the center tank is prohibited.- Center tanks must be emptied before the wing tanks under normal conditions.- Min quantity for take off: 1500Kg

Hydraulic operating pressure

3000 psi +/- 200 psi

Max brake temperature for takeoff (brake fans off)

45m

Min cleared width 30m in some cases

BR, BT, BU - 15 knots
Rest - 10 knots

Clean configuration -1g to +2.5g
Slats or flaps extended 0g to +2.0g
Slats extended and flaps retracted 0g to +2.0g

- Vmo 350 knots
- Mmo 0.82 Mach

- Below FL200, maintain 250 knots.
- At or above FL200, maintain 275 knots / 0.76 Mach.

- Below FL200, maintain 270 knots.
- At or above FL200, maintain 300 knots / 0.76 Mach.

1- 230 Knots
1+F- 215 Knots
2- 200 Knots
3- 185 Knots
F- 177 Knots

1- 235 Knots
1+F- 225 Knots
2- 215 Knots
3- 195 Knots
F- 190 Knots

Max speed with landing gear extended
(VLE)

Max landing gear extension speed
(VLO Extension)

Max landing gear retraction speed
(VLO Retraction)

Va = 0.78 Mach (above 30,000 pressure altitude)
Refer to chart for lower altitudes.

Cabin Pressure
Max positive differential pressure
Max negative differential pressure

+8.6 psi
-1.0 psi

Ground Air Conditioning
Low Pressure Ground Unit
(Limitations)

- Do not use conditioned air simultaneously from PACK and LP ground unit (to avoid chattering of non-return valves).
- Airflow supplied by the ground cart shall not exceed 2.6 lbs/s.

Ground Air Conditioning
High Pressure Ground Unit
(Limitations)

- Do not use HP ground unit when the APU is supplying bleed air to avoid bleed system damage.
- An HP ground unit may be used for air conditioning provided the air supply is confirmed to be free from oil contamination.

- Takeoff with SRS mode 100’ AGL
- Takeoff w/o SRS mode 900’ AGL
- Go-around 100’ AGL

ILS autolanding
- Certified to remain engaged

ILS Approach (when CAT2 or CAT3 is not displayed on the FMA)
- 160’ AGL

Straight in non-precision approach
- Applicable Minimum

Circling manoeuvre
- Applicable Circling MDA -100'

Engine Inoperative Approaches
(limitations on these approaches)

A320 OEI CAT 2 or 3A Autolands ARE approved in config FULL.

A321 OEI in config 3 or FULL

NAV mode may be used in the terminal area, provided:
- GPS PRIMARY is available,
- HIGH accuracy is displayed, or
- Navaid raw data is monitored.

Based on surface wind reports incl. gusts.
- Tailwind 10 knots
- Crosswind 15 knots
- Headwind 30 knots

Max continuous load:
Generator: 100% (90 kVA)
TR: 200 A

- Takeoff using the center tank is prohibited.
- Center tanks must be emptied before the wing tanks under normal conditions.
- Min quantity for take off: 1500Kg

Max altitude for battery assisted APU start
(emergency electrical configuration)

- FL200 with one pack operating
- FL150 with two packs operating

Powerplant Time / EGT Limits
Takeoff and Go-Around
A319/A320

Powerplant
Time / EGT Limits
Takeoff and Go-Around
A321

Powerplant
Time / EGT Limits
Maximum Continuous (MCT)

Powerplant
Min oil temp prior to exceeding idle

-10°C
A320. Check for 321

Powerplant
Min oil temp prior to takeoff

50°C
A320. Check for 321

Powerplant
Max continuous oil temp

140°C
A320. Check for 321

Powerplant
Max transient oil temp

155°C (15 min)
A320. Check for 321

Powerplant
Min starting oil temp

-40°C
A320. Check for 321

Powerplant
Min oil quantity

Powerplant
Min oil pressure

60 psi
A320. Check for both 320/1

4 consecutive cycles: each max of 2 minutes
Pause between start attempts: 20 seconds.
Cooling period, following 4 starts attempts: 15 minutes.
No running engagement of the starter, when N2 is above 20% on ground???, or ???% in flight.

CHECK 321

- Not permitted in flight.
- Not permitted to back up the aircraft.
- Max reverse should not be used < 70 knots or when airspeed starts to fluctuate.

Powerplant Starting
Crosswind Operation on Ground

- 4 Oxygen Masks/Smoke Goggles
- 4 Life jackets
- 4 Fire fighting items:
- Crash Axe
- Halon Fire Extinguisher
- PBE
- Gloves
- 2 Escape Ropes
- 2 Flashlights