Limitations A320

Question 1

Max wind for Takeoff and Landing

Answer 1

50 Kts (Including gusts)

Question 2

Max x-wind for Takeoff and Landing

Answer 2

35 Kts (Including gusts)

Question 3

Max x-wind for Landing Vis <4000 or 3/4

Answer 3

15 Kts

10 Kts single engine

Question 4

Max x-wind for Auto Land Vis >= 4,000 or 3/4

Answer 4

20 Kts

10 Kts single engine

Question 5

Max tailwind component for takeoff (A320, A321 with IAE Engines)

Answer 5

10 Kts

Question 6

Max tailwind component for takeoff (A319 and A320, A321 with CFM Engines)

Answer 6

15 Kts

Question 7

Max tailwind component for landing ( non sharklet )

Answer 7

10 Kts

Question 8

Max tailwind component for landing ( sharklet )

Answer 8

15 Kts

Question 9

Max runway slope ( up hill, downhill )

Answer 9

+2.0%up, -2.0% down

Question 10

Max operating altitude

Answer 10

39,000 feet

Question 11

Maximum takeoff and landing pressure altitude ( except A319 with Sharklets )

Answer 11

9,200 feet

Question 12

Maximum takeoff and landing pressure altitude ( A319 with Sharklets )

Answer 12

14,100 feet

Question 13

Maximum takeoff and landing pressure altitude

Answer 13

• 1,000 feet

Question 14

Maximum operating altitude with flaps and/or flaps extended

Answer 14

20,000 feet

Question 15

Maximum gear extension altitude

Answer 15

25,000 feet

Question 16

Maximum operating airspeed ( SL to FL 246 )

Answer 16

350 Kts

Question 17

Maximum operating Mach number ( > FL 246 )

Answer 17

.82M (Mmo)

Question 18

Tire limit groundspeed

Answer 18

195 KIAS

Question 19

Maximum taxi speed

Answer 19

30 Kts (A)

Question 20

Maximum taxi speed for 90 degree turn

Answer 20

10 Kts (A)

Question 21

Maximum airspeed for windshield wiper operation

Answer 21

230 KIAS (M)

Question 22

Maximum airspeed with flight deck window open

Answer 22

200 KIAS

Question 23

Maximum gear extension speed (Vlo)

Answer 23

250 KIAS

Question 24

Maximum gear extended speed (Vle)

Answer 24

280 KIAS

Question 25

Maximum gear retraction speed (Vlo)

Answer 25

220 KIAS

Question 26

Definition of Icing Conditions

Answer 26

- OAT (on the ground and for takeoff) or TAT (inflight) is 10c or below, and - Visible moisture in any form is present such as clouds, fog with visibility of one mile or less, rain, snow, sleet and ice crystals or - When 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 27

Engine Anti-Ice System

Answer 27

Engine anti-ice must be on during all ground and flight ops when icing conditions exist except during climb and cruise when the temperature is below -40°C SAT - Engine anti-ice must be on prior to and during descent in icing conditions, including temperatures below -40°C SAT

Question 28

Maximum Flap Operating Speeds A319/320

Answer 28

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

Question 29

Maximum Flap Operating Speeds A321

Answer 29

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

Question 30

Cargo Compartment

Answer 30

No animals in cargo compartment except A321T

Question 31

Maximum brake temp for takeoff

Answer 31

300℃

Question 32

Minimum height for use of autopilot after takeoff in SRS mode

Answer 32

100 feet AGL

Question 33

Minimum height for use of autopilot ( Enroute )

Answer 33

``` 500 feet (A319, A320) 900 feet (A320) ```

Question 34

Minimum height for use of autopilot Non-ILS

Answer 34

250 feet RA

Question 35

Minimum height for use of autopilot ILS ( non-autoland with CAT 2 CAT 3 SINGLE, CAT 3 DUAL annunciated on the FMA)

Answer 35

80 feet AGL

Question 36

Minimum height for use of autopilot ILS ( non-autoland with CAT 1 on the FMA)

Answer 36

160 feet AGL

Question 37

Minimum height for use of autopilot after a Manual Go-around in SRS mode

Answer 37

100 feet AGL

Question 38

Reverse Thrust

Answer 38

Maximum reverse thrust should not be used below 70 KIAS (or when indicated airspeed starts to fluctuate). Idle reverse is permitted to aircraft stop.

Question 39

APU Starter Limit

Answer 39

After 3 cycles wait 60 minutes before attempting 3 more cycles.

Question 40

Max Altitude for APU bleed air operation

Answer 40

20,000 feet | - Air bleed extraction for wing anti-icing is not permitted

Question 41

Engine start cycles for CFM engines

Answer 41

4 consecutive 2 min cycles each | - 15 minute cooling after 4 cycles

Question 42

Engine start cycles for IAE engines

Answer 42

3 consecutive cycles, two of 2 minutes duration followed by a third of one minute. - 15 sec between start attempts 30 minute cooling period following 3 start attempts (or 4 min continuous cranking)

Question 43

Maximum headwind for autoland A320, A321

Answer 43

30 knots

Question 44

Turbulence Penetration Speed (A319, A320) - at or above 20,000 ft - below 20,000 ft

Answer 44

275 KIAS/.76M | 250 KIAS

Question 45

Turbulence Penetration Speed (A321) - at or above 20,000 ft - below 20,000 ft

Answer 45

300 KIAS | 270 KIAS

Question 46

Wing tanks A319/A320/A321

Answer 46

27,500 lbs

Question 47

Center tanks A319/A320/A321

Answer 47

14,500 lbs

Question 48

Additional Center tank A321

Answer 48

10,500 lbs

Question 49

Total usable fuel A319/A320

Answer 49

42,000 lbs

Question 50

Total usable fuel A321

Answer 50

52,500 lbs

Question 51

Maximum headwind for autoland A319

Answer 51

20 knots | 15 knots Single engine

Question 52

Maximum tailwind for autoland A320/A321

Answer 52

10 Knots

Question 53

Max tailwind auto land A319 shark let below 5,750 and full config

Answer 53

10 Knots

Question 54

Max tailwind auto land A319 all other configurations

Answer 54

5 Knots

Question 55

Max Ramp weight A319

Answer 55

167,330

Question 56

Max Ramp weight A320

Answer 56

170,637

Question 57

Max Ramp weight A321 w/o sharklets

Answer 57

205,911

Question 58

Max Ramp weight A321 with sharklets

Answer 58

207,014