Limitations Flashcards
1
Q
What is the max runway slope
A
+/-2%
2
Q
Max Operating Altitude
A
41450’ (one pilot on oxy above 41000’ (NORM)
3
Q
Min TAT
A
-52°C
4
Q
Max T/O and landing altitude
A
12500’
5
Q
Max Speed
A
340 kts/0.89
6
Q
HF Radios with refuelling
A
Don’t use them
7
Q
Max T/O weight
A
308T
8
Q
Max Landing weight
A
220T
9
Q
Min Weight T/O
A
155T
10
Q
Min Weight Landing
A
138T
11
Q
Weight less than 170T and crosswind >20kts limitation
A
You must use D12 or D16 derate
12
Q
Weight below 175T and t/o CONF 3 then:
A
FLEX NOT allowed
13
Q
Light weight landing restriction re flaps and tailwind?
A
If below 150T then must CONF 3 and max 10kt tailwind
14
Q
Overweight landing - is the overweight landing proc mandatory?
A
Yes
15
Q
Max cabin diff
A
10.29 psi
16
Q
Min cabin diff
A
-0.72 psi
17
Q
What must you do if you plug in HP air?
A
Turn off the APU bleed first
18
Q
What must you do if you plug in conditioned air?
A
Turn the packs off first
19
Q
Above what cabin diff will the Ram Air Inlet NOT open
A
2 psi
20
Q
Earliest the AP will engage after take-off?
A
5 seconds
21
Q
Above what height will the A/P engage after a manual G/A?
A
100’
22
Q
Disc A/P at what height on approach in F-G/S mode?
A
200’
23
Q
Disc A/P at what height on approach in V/S or FPA mode?
A
200’
24
Q
Disc A/P at what height on approach in APP-DES mode?
A
200’
25
Disc A/P at what height on approach in G/S mode and APPR 1 on FMA?
160'
26
Disc A/P at what height on approach in G/S mode and either LAND 1, 2, 3 (single or dual)?
80' if manual landing, else 0' if autoland (not a limitation but an operating limitation recommendation
27
Disc A/P at what height on approach in every other case?
500'
28
Can you use all A/P and FD modes without autothrust?
Yes
29
Can Autothrust be used without autopilot engaged?
Yes
30
What is BA policy re autothrust (3 points)
1. Use it always, however 2. If speed not maint on final with thrust at IDLE then it is ok to go man thrust and 3. If OEI where directional control is more diff then man thrust is ok
31
FLS only for which types of approach?
LOC and BC only
32
SLS only for which types of approach?
For RNAVs with LP/LPV minimums
33
What 2 things must happen for an RNP app with RF leg that req RNP below 1nm?
1. FD and/or AP must be engaged and 2. The numerical cross track dev must be monitored on the nav display. This limitation does not concern RNP AR operations
34
With NAV PRIMARY what is the RNP accuracy?
En-route 1nm, Term area 0.5nm, on approach 0.3nm
35
What is the minimum RNP for RNP AR?
0.1nm
36
For RNP AR (all phases of flight) must the AP be engaged?
Most certainly
37
For RNP AR on departure what mode must you be in?
NAV
38
For RNP AR on the Init and inter approach what mode must you be in?
NAV
39
For RNP AR on final approach what modes (in turn) must you be in?
NAV followed by APP-DES
40
For RNP AR on missed approach what mode must you be in?
NAV
41
For an RNP AR limited to RNP 0.3nm can you hand fly it?
Yes, with FDs but Airbus recommends you AP for all RNP AR approaches
42
At present can you do an RNP AR Via to a non RNP AR approach?
No, not yet
43
Is nav accuracy demonstrated without NAV PRIMARY?
Yes as long as RNP has been entered/checked and HIGH is displayed
44
FLS - can you use it for VOR/DME approach?
Yes as long as F-APP is displayed without backup if approval is given, or with raw backup without approval, or LOC or BC without raw but you must check FAF dist for range???
45
APP-DES vertical mode - is it cert for RNAV(RNP) final approaches?
Yes, provided the RNP AR capability is compliant with the selected procedure
46
Is APP-DES mode permitted for RNAV with LNAV minima or LNAV/VNAV minima or LP/LPV minima, or app based on navaids?
No
47
What must you check to use NAV after take-off?
NAV PRIMARY avail and check FMS runway pos update
48
What 3 conditions (any) to use NAV in the terminal area?
NAV PRIMARY or HIGH displayed, or Back up with NAVAIDS
49
When can you fly in NAV on the approach based on radio aids (2 conditions)
If NAV PRIMARY is avail and a/c or gnd aids u/s then approval req, or if NAV PRIMARY is not avail then if all equ working then you may do it.
50
When can you fly an RNAV app with LNAV minima in NAV mode?
As long as NAV PRIMARY is avail
51
Min number of APs for an Autoland?
One. Must be in APPR mode and at least LAND 1 displayed
52
OEI Autoland - what is the latest point to continue the approach?
1000' all OEI procedures must be complete
53
OEI Autoland - what flap setting?
3 or FULL
54
Is there a minimum weight for autoland?
Yes - 165T
55
Max elev for autoland?
9200'
56
Min and max G/S for autoland?
2.5° to 3.5°
57
What is the lowest cat of autoland you can do onto a contaminated runway?
CAT 3B
58
Can you do a CAT 3B autoland onto a contaminated runway?
No
59
What is the surface condition category you can do a ROLLOUT on?
WET (GOOD 5) but not 4 (MED to GOOD). You can actually do it but it has not been demonstrated so be ready to take over
60
What do you need to consider if doing an autoland onto a contaminated runway with a crosswind?
Whether the contam crosswind will be more limiting than the autoland crosswind limit.
61
What is the crosswind limit for autoland?
30 kts
62
What is the tailwind limit for autoland?
Same as normal - 15kts
63
Is tower wind or a/c wind the deciding factor as to whether to do an autoland?
Tower wind - if this is outside limits then do a manual landing
64
What needs to happen to do an CAT 1 autoland with no LVPs?
CAT 1LTS or better minima published, No opp LOC transmitting, at least LAND 2 displayed, use CAT 2/3 procs and use CAT 1 minima. Be ready to disc autopilot if beam fluctuations occur
65
Can you do OTS CAT 2?
Yes but must do an autoland, Min DH is 100' and at least 1 AP engaged in APPR mode and LAND 2 or better displayed.
66
How many APs for a CAT 2 autoland and what is the minimum LAND status required?
1 AP required and LAND 2 or better needs to be displayed
67
How many APs are needed for a CAT 3 app with DH below 50'?
2 APs and LAND 3 DUAL or better must be displayed.
68
What is the maximum G/S at elev 8000' or above?
4°
69
Max flaps operating altitude?
20000'
70
Vfe F1
260 kts
71
Vfe F1+F
231 kts
72
Vfe F2
219 kts
73
Vfe F3
206 kts
74
Vfe FULL
192 kts
75
What speed does ARS kick in?
221 kts
76
What is Vmcl (Min control speed for landing)
123 kts
77
What is approx Vmca?
130 kts
78
Max wiper speed?
230 kts
79
Can you start the APU if OIL LEVEL LO?
Yes - just get it done within 20 hours
80
How many APU starts before a half hour wait?
3
81
Max rotor speed APU?
106%
82
Max EGT for APU start?
1260°C
83
Max EGT for APU running?
680°C
84
Are you allowed to restart APU or start it after autoshutdown if refuelling?
No
85
APU Electrics alt?
Any
86
APU for start assist
25000'
87
APU with 1 pack ON
25000'
88
APU with 2 packs ON
22500'
89
Can you use APU bleed for Wing Anti-Ice?
No
90
Engine EGT T/O or G/A
900°C for 5/10 minutes
91
Engine EGT Max CON (OEI)
850°C
92
Engine EGT Max starting in the Air
850°C
93
Engine EGT max starting on GND
700°C
94
What is the Engine N1 max speed?
104.3%
95
What is the Engine N2 max speed?
102.6%
96
What is the Engine N3 max speed?
99.8%
97
Max Oil temp continuous?
186°C
98
Min Oil temp for starting engine?
-40°C
99
Min Oil temp for take-off?
50°C
100
Min Engine Oil pressure?
25psi
101
Min Oil QTY below 5 hour flight?
13 qts
102
Min Oil QTY 5 to 7 hour flight?
15 qts
103
Min Oil QTY 7 and above hour flight?
23.6 qts
104
Engine start limits
2 x 3 mins, 1 x 1 min, 30 min cool (or 5 mins cont)
105
Engine warm-up time before take-off
2 or 5 mins (90 min turnaround is the cutoff)
106
Max speed for max reverse?
70 kts
107
Can you use FLEX power on contaminated runways?
No
108
Can you use derated power on contaminated runways?
Yes
109
What is the max TFLEX?
TMAXFLEX which is ISA+60°C
110
What does TMAXFLEX represent in terms of thrust?
A 40% reduction from the full rated T/O thrust
111
What is the min value of TFLEX?
TREF (flat rating) which is ISA+15°C below 2000'. Also it can't be lower than OAT.
112
Can you push the levers fully forward on take-off when on a DERATED take-off?
No - you must not use TOGA
113
Can you combine a FLEX with a derated t/o?
No
114
Can you do a DERATED take-off off a contaminated runway?
Yes
115
Can you use soft G/A with OEI?
No
116
Max fuel temp?
+55°C
117
Min fuel temp?
-40 or -47°C depending on the fuel
118
Max Lateral fuel imbalance?
3T but this doesn't apply in abnormal conditions
119
Can you keep the a/c stationary with the brakes with 1 engine on high power setting?
Maybe, but the braking system is not designed to
120
Max brake temp temp for take-off
300°C
121
Can you reset the gear gravity drop system in flight?
You must NOT
122
Can you use the parking brake when moving?
No, except in an emergency
123
Max speed with a damaged or deflated tyre?
3 kts
124
Max nosewheel steering angle with a deflated tyre?
30°
125
Max number of nosewheels deflated?
1
126
Max number of mainwheels deflated on one axle?
1
127
Max number of mainwheels deflated on one side?
2
128
What 3 situations can you not use Backup Steering function?
Contaminated runways, For turns more than 90° and To perform more than 2 turns
129
During refuelling which lights CAN you switch on?
Nav, Logo and wing/engine lights
130
Airport Navigation Function - what can each pilot display for Taxi, Take-off and during flight
Taxi - Both can display it. T/O only PM may display it. During flight (climb not specified) either may display it
131
IRS - between which N and S lats can you align the IRSs?
Between 82°N and 78.25°S
132
IRS in NAV mode - what is the N limit of displaying mag heading?
N of 82°N and when between 90°W and 120°W N of 73°N
133
IRS in NAV mode - what is the S limit of displaying mag heading?
S of 60°S
134
Outside the IRS mag display limits what must you select?
TRUE ref
135
Printer - what is the definitive source?
Display; not the printer
136
Min flight crew oxygen on flight deck?
750 or 1050 depending on number of seats
137
BTV if landing on contaminated runway what must you set as the LDF PERF CODE?
4 (GM compacted snow) regardless of the available report
138
ROW - can you use it on all runway states?
Yes
139
ROW - does it allow for failures?
No
140
ROW - can you land with a warning?
No, unless you have authorisation to do so, and have de-activated it using the ROW PB or if not installed, the TERR SYS button.
141
ROW if you need to de-activate the system, then when can you do it?
When inside 15nm from the airfield
142
T-PED on FD or in corridor to FD - what devices?
WIFI and bluetooth, not 3G
143
PED Power - can it be on for take-off and landing?
No
144
G Limits Clean?
-1G to +2.5G
145
G Limits dirty?
0G to +2G
146
Normal (Dry or Good) Crosswind limits for take-off?
35 kts
147
Normal (Dry or Good) Crosswind limits for landing?
40 kts
148
Crosswind limits for contaminated runways?
GM 4- 27kts, M3/MP2-20kts and Poor 1 - 15kts
149
Cargo Door operation?
40 kts but closed before 60 kts
