Limitations

Question 1

Maximum Operating Altitude

Answer 1

39,000 ft

Question 2

Maximum Operating Altitude with Flaps and/or Slats extended

Answer 2

20,000 ft

Question 3

Maximum Gear Extension Altitude

Answer 3

25,000 ft

Question 4

Maximum Wind for Take-off and Landing

Answer 4

50 kts

Question 5

Maximum Tailwind

320/321 with IAE Engines

Answer 5

10 kts

Question 6

Maximum Tailwind
All 319
320/321 with CFM Engines

Answer 6

15 kts

Question 7

Maximum Tailwind Non-Sharklet

Answer 7

10 kts

Question 8

Maximum Tailwind Sharklet

Answer 8

15 kts

Question 9

Maximum Crosswind

Answer 9

35 kts

Question 10

Maximum Operating Airspeed

SL to FL 246

Answer 10

350 KIAS

Question 11

Maximum Operating Mach Number

> FL 246

Answer 11

.82M

Question 12

Tire Limit Groundspeed

Answer 12

195 KIAS

Question 13

Maximum Taxi Speed

Answer 13

30 kts

Question 14

Maximum Taxi Speed for 90 Degree Turn

Answer 14

10 kts

Question 15

Maximum Airspeed for Windshield Wiper Operation

Answer 15

230 KIAS

Question 16

Maximum Airspeed with Flight Deck Window open

Answer 16

200 KIAS

Question 17

Maximum Gear Extension Speed

Answer 17

250 KIAS

Question 18

Maximum Gear Extended Speed

Answer 18

280 KIAS

Question 19

Maximum Gear Retraction Speed

Answer 19

220 KIAS

Question 20

Maximum Flap Operating Speeds

319/320

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Maximum Flap Operating Speeds

A321 Except A321NX

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Maximum Flap Operating Speeds

A321NX

Answer 22

1 - 243
1+F - 225
2 - 215
3 - 195
Full - 186

Question 23

Definitions of Icing Conditions

Answer 23

• OAT on the ground and for Takeoff is 10C or below
• TAT in flight is 10C or below
• Visible moisture of any form (clouds, fog with one mile of visibility or less, rain, snow, sleet and ice crystals or
• Operating on ramps, taxiways, or runways where surface snow, ice, standing water, or slush may be ingested by Engines, freeze on Engines, nacelles, or engine sensor probes

Question 24

Engine Anti-ice must be on during all ground and flight operations when icing conditions exist or are anticipated, except during climb or cruise when the temperature is

Answer 24

Below -40C SAT

Question 25

Engine Anti-ice must be on prior to and during descent in icing conditions, including temperatures

Answer 25

Below -40C SAT

Question 26

Maximum Brake Temperature for Takeoff | Brake fans off

Answer 26

300 degrees Celsius

Question 27

Minimum Height for use of the Autopilot | After Takeoff in SRS Mode

Answer 27

100 feet AGL | *Engaging the Auto-Pilot is prevented for 5 seconds after liftoff

Question 28

Minimum Height for use of the Autopilot | Enroute - All Phases of Flight

Answer 28

A319/320 - 500ft AGL A321 - 900ft AGL

Question 29

Minimum Height for use of the Autopilot | Non-ILS Approach

Answer 29

250ft AGL

Question 30

Minimum Height for use of the Autopilot ILS Approach - Non Autoland with CAT 2 CAT 3 SINGLE, CAT 3 DUAL on FMA

Answer 30

80ft AGL

Question 31

Minimum Height for use of the Autopilot | ILS Approach - Non-Autoland with Cat 1 on FMA

Answer 31

160ft AGL

Question 32

Minimum Height for use of the Autopilot | After a Manual Go-around in SRS mode

Answer 32

100ft AGL

Question 33

APU Starter Limit

Answer 33

After 3 Starter motor duty cycles, wait 60 minutes before attempting 3 more cycles

Question 34

APU Pneumatic Limits: | Maximum Altitude to assist Engine Start

Answer 34

20,000 ft

Question 35

The maximum allowable inflight difference between Captain and First Officer PFD Altitude displays for RVSM operations is

Answer 35

200 ft