Limitations (Good to Know / Not required to be memorized)

Question 1

What are the flight maneuvering load acceleration limits?

Answer 1

Clean Configuration - -1.0g to +2.5g

Other Configurations - 0.0g to +2.0g

Question 2

What is the Maximum Operational Pressure Altitude?

Answer 2

39,800 Feet

Question 3

What is the Maximum Pressure Altitude for Takeoff and Landing?

Answer 3

9,200 Feet

Question 4

What is the Minimum Pressure Altitude for Takeoff and Landing?

Answer 4

-2,000 Feet

Question 5

What is considered a narrow runway?

Answer 5

A narrow runway is any runway less than 148ft/45m wide.

Question 6

What is VMO/MMO for the A319/320/321?

Answer 6

350 knots / 0.82 Mach

Question 7

What is the maximum speed that the landing gear may be retracted (VLO Retraction)?

Answer 7

220 knots / 0.54 Mach

Question 8

What is the maximum speed at which the landing gear may be extended (VLO Extension)?

Answer 8

250 knots / 0.60 Mach

Question 9

What is the maximum speed while the landing gear is extended (VLE Extended)?

Answer 9

280 knots / 0.67 Mach

Question 10

Are you permitted to use the APU if the LOW OIL LEVEL advisory is displayed on the ECAM? When is
a maintenance action required? Is a logbook entry required?

Answer 10

The APU may be started and operated even if the LOW OIL LEVEL ECAM advisory is displayed.
Maintenance action is required within the next 10 hours of APU operation.

NOTE: A logbook entry is not required after receiving this advisory message. Contact MCC to
determine the status of required maintenance action.

Question 11

What is the APU starter duty cycle limits?

Answer 11

3 consecutive start attempts separated by a 1 minute cool down period. After third attempt, 60 minute cooling down period required.

Question 12

Are you permitted to start the APU during refueling? If a fuel spill occurs and the APU is running,
what should you do?

Answer 12

Yes

If a fuel spill occurs, perform a normal APU shutdown.

Question 13

What is the max altitude for an APU start using normal electrics?

Answer 13

39,000 feet MSL

Question 14

What is the max altitude to use the APU to supply electrical power with one pack operating?

Answer 14

22,500 feet MSL

Question 15

What is the max altitude to use the APU for an engine start?

Answer 15

20,000 feet MSL

Question 16

What is the max altitude to use the APU to supply electrical power with both packs operating?

Answer 16

15,000 feet MSL

Question 17

Is the use of APU bleed air for wing anti-ice permitted?

Answer 17

No

Question 18

: The use of AP or FD in ____ ___or _____ mode is not permitted inside the FAF or below 1000 ft AGL
on a visual approach?

Answer 18

OPEN DES

DES

Question 19

Autolands are not authorized on runways less than ____ feet wide?

Answer 19

150 feet

Question 20

Autolands are approved for CONF 3 and CONF FULL. What configuration is recommended for all
autolands in order to maximize forward slant range visibility?

Answer 20

CONF FULL

Question 21

Autolands are prohibited if braking action is reported less than _______?

Answer 21

Medium (3)

Question 22

What conditions must be satisfied to conduct an autoland approach?

Answer 22

• CAT II/III runway
• CAT II/III aircraft
• CAT II/III trained crew
• Appropriate ground facilities operational
• Wind within limits
• Braking action medium or better

Question 23

: If one or more of the autoland requirements cannot be met, may an approach still be conducted if
the weather is below ½ mile or 2400 RVR?

Answer 23

Yes.

If one of the autoland requirements cannot be met (e.g. strong crosswind), a non-autoland
CAT I approach may be conducted down to our lowest authorized CAT I minimums (i.e., 1800
RVR or as published).

Question 24

What is the minimum oil temp. to start the engines?

Answer 24

-40 degrees Celsius

Question 25

What are the engine starter duty cycle limitations for NEO aircraft?

Answer 25

Start Cycle 1 - 60 Seconds Off Start Cycle 2 - 60 Seconds Off Start Cycle 3 - 15 Minutes Off Maximum Starter Reengagement RPM - 63% N2

Question 26

What are the engine starter duty cycle limitations for CEO aircraft?

Answer 26

Start Cycle 1 - 20 Seconds Off Start Cycle 2 - 20 Seconds Off Start Cycle 3 - 20 Seconds Off Start Cycle 4 - 15 Minutes Off Maximum Starter Reengagement RPM - 20% N2

Question 27

What is the minimum fuel for takeoff?

Answer 27

3,300 pounds

Question 28

Is takeoff with center tank fuel supplying the engines permitted?

Answer 28

No

Question 29

Is taxi with deflated tires permitted?

Answer 29

Yes, given certain conditions are satisfied. However, taxiing the aircraft with deflated tires should only be done if absolutely necessary and all other means of moving the aircraft have been exhausted.

Question 30

Autoland Max Altitudes

Answer 30

A319/A320 - 9,200 feet | A321 - 5,750 feet

Question 31

When should you use LOW vs. Medium autobrakes for an autoland? Are autobrakes required for all CAT III approaches?

Answer 31

Runways less than 8,000 feet - MEDIUM | Runways 8,000 feet or longer - LOW or MEDIUM

Question 32

What are the autoland wind limitations for the A319?

Answer 32

Headwind - 20 Knots Crosswind - 15 Knots Tailwind - 5 Knots Wind Correction - 5 to 15 Knots

Question 33

What are the autoland wind limitations for the A320/A321?

Answer 33

Headwind - 30 Knots Crosswind - 15 Knots Tailwind - 10 Knots Wind Correction - 5 to 15 Knots

Question 34

Runway Slope Limit

Answer 34

+/- 2%

Question 35

Maximum Flaps/Slats Speeds - A319/A320

Answer 35

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

Question 36

Contaminated Runway Crosswind Takeoff and Landing Limitations

Answer 36

``` 5/Good --- 35 T/O, 38 Landing 4/Good to Medium --- 29 T/O and Landing 3/Medium --- 25 T/O and Landing 2/Medium to Poor --- 20 T/O and Landing 1/Poor --- 15 T/O and Landing NIL --- Operations Prohibited ```

Question 37

Narrow Runway Crosswind Takeoff and Landing Limitations

Answer 37

``` 5/Good --- 35 T/O, 38 Landing 4/Good to Medium --- 33 T/O and Landing 3/Medium --- 20 T/O and Landing 2/Medium to Poor --- 10 T/O and Landing 1/Poor --- 10 T/O and Landing NIL --- Operations Prohibited ```

Question 38

Pressurization -Cabin Differential | Negative

Answer 38

-1.0 psi

Question 39

Pressurization -Cabin Differential | Positive

Answer 39

9.0 psi

Question 40

Pressurization -Cabin Differential | Safety Relief Valve

Answer 40

8.6 psi

Question 41

Ram Air Inlet Limitation

Answer 41

Only open if differential pressure is lower than 1 psi.

Question 42

Maximum Flaps/Slats Speeds - A321

Answer 42

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