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1
Q

Engines are able to start in crosswinds up to _______

(A319, A320, A321)

A

35 kts

2
Q

Maximum Certified Altitude

A

FL398

3
Q

AUTOPILOT Function (Minimum Height)

  • ILS approach when CAT II or CAT III is not displayed on the FMA
A

160 ft. AGL

4
Q

AUTOPILOT Function (Minimum Height)

  • Go-Around (AP or FD Engagement)
A

100 ft. AGL

5
Q

Thrust Setting/EGT Limits (A321CEO)

  • TAKEOFF AND GO-AROUND
  • MCT
  • STARTING
A

Time Limit | EGT Limit | Note
- 5min 650° C
- 10min 650° C Only for engine failure
- Unlimited 610° C
- N/A 635° C

6
Q

Thrust Setting/EGT Limits (A319, A320)

  • TAKEOFF AND GO-AROUND
  • MCT
  • STARTING
A

Time Limit | EGT Limit | Note
- 5min 635° C
- 10min 635° C Only for engine failure
- Unlimited 610° C
- N/A 635° C

7
Q

Cockpit Window Open __________

A

200 kts

8
Q

Bonus*
Flight Maneuvering Load Acceleration Limits
Clean Configuration __________
Slats/Flaps Extended __________

A

-1.0g to +2.5g
0g to + 2.0g

9
Q

Landing Gear Limitation
Max speed with landing gear extended (VLE) ________

A

280 kts/M.67

10
Q

Landing Gear Limitation
Max landing gear speed retraction (VLO Ext) ___________

A

220 kts/M.54

11
Q

Tail Strike Awareness - Compressed
(A319)

A

13°9

12
Q

Max Windshield Wiper Speed __________

A

230 kts

13
Q

Takeoff at reduced thrust is not permitted:

A
  1. “Contaminated Runways”
  2. Known wind-shear conditions
  3. Special Departure Procedure specifies full thrust for takeoff
  4. Deferred maintenance item per the MEL
  5. Flex temp is within 10° of actual OAT
14
Q

A319, A320, A321 - Starter
A standard automatic start that includes only one start attempt, is considered one cycle

(a) Manual Start - Max starter cycle time
(b) Pause between starts
(c) Cooling period after 3 failed cycles or 5 minutes of continuous cranking
(d) Crank - Maximum cycle time
(e) Do NOT engage starter at (ground) and (flight)

A

(a) 2 min
(b) 15 seconds
(c) 30 min
(d) 5 min
(e) Ground: N2 above 10%/Flight: N2 above 18%

15
Q

Wingspans (Non-Sharklet)
A319, A320

A

111 Feet, 10 Inches

16
Q

Max operating altitude with slats/flaps ext __________

A

20,000 ft.

17
Q

APU STARTER LIMITATION

A

3 Cycles, wait for 60 min

18
Q

A320 NEO - Starter
A standard automatic start that includes up to two start attempts, is considered one cycle

(a) Pause time during two
consecutive start attempts (One Cycle)
(b) How much cooling period is required after 3 failed cycles or 15 minutes of continuous or cumulative crank?
(c) When must the starter be avoided?

A

(a) 35 second pause
(b) 15 min
(c) N2 above 20%

19
Q

AUTOPILOT Function (Minimum Height)

All other phases

A

500 ft. AGL (A319/320)
900 ft. AGL (A321)

20
Q

(a) Runway Slope (mean)
(b) Max Runway Altitude
(c) Nominal Runway Width
(d) Max demonstrated crosswind
(e) Max Tailwind for Takeoff
(f) Max Tailwind for Landing
(g) Max wind for passenger door operation

A

(a) +/-2%
(b) 9,200 ft
(c) (45m) 148 ft
(d) 38 kt (gust included)
(e) 15 kt
(f) 10 kt
(g) 65 kt

21
Q

AUTOPILOT Function (Minimum Height)

  • Circling approach
A

600 ft AGL

22
Q

Nav mode may be used in the terminal area, provided:

A
  • GPS PRIMARY is available
  • HIGH Accuracy is displayed, and the appropriate RNP is checked or entered in the MCDU
  • FMS navigation is cross-checked with NAVAID raw data
23
Q

Tail Strike Awareness - Compressed
(A321)

A

9°7

24
Q

A321

Reverse Thrust
- Max reverse should not be used

A
  • Below 70 kt
    *Idle reverse is permitted down to aircraft stop
25
Q

APU Bleed Use With Air Start Unit

A

The Flight Crew must not use bleed air from the APU BLEED and from the HP Air Start Unit at the same time, to prevent any adverse effect on the Bleed Air System

26
Q

Bonus*
At what speed does the system automatically cut off the hydraulic supply to the landing gear? ___________

A

> 260 kts

27
Q

A319, A320, A320NEO, A321NEO

Reverse Thrust
- Max reverse should not be used

A
  • Below 70 kt
    *Idle reverse is permitted down to aircraft stop
28
Q

Air Conditioning with LP ground unit

A

The Flight Crew must not use conditioned air from the packs and
from the LP Air Conditioning Unit at the same time, to prevent any
adverse effect on the Air Conditioning system

29
Q

Maximum Allowed Wing Fuel Imbalance In Flight and Landing
A321 (Non-Sharklet)
Inner Tanks (Outer Tanks Balanced)
Tank Fuel Quantity | Maximum Allowed Imbalance
(Heavier Tank)

Maximum Allowed Wing Fuel Imbalance at Takeoff
A321(Sharklet)
Inner Tanks (Outer Tanks Balanced)
Tank Fuel Quantity | Maximum Allowed Imbalance
(Heavier Tank)

A

Maximum Allowed Wing Fuel Imbalance In Flight and Landing
Inner Tanks (Outer Tanks Balanced)
Tank Fuel Quantity | Maximum Allowed Imbalance
(Heavier Tank)
FULL 2,910 lbs. (Not bold/Italicized)

Maximum Allowed Wing Fuel Imbalance at Takeoff
A321(Sharklet)
Inner Tanks (Outer Tanks Balanced)
Tank Fuel Quantity | Maximum Allowed Imbalance
(Heavier Tank)
FULL 882 lbs.

30
Q

A319, A320, A321
(a) Min Oil Temp prior to exceeding Idle?
(b) Min Starting Temp?

A320NEO/A321NEO
(c) Min Oil Pressure?

A

A319, A320, A321
(a) -10 °C
(b) -40 °C

A320NEO/A321NEO
(c) 65 PSI

31
Q

Max Weight and Taxi Speed while turning
A320, A320NEO, A321 __________

A

> 167, 550 lb / 20 kts

32
Q

Thrust Setting/EGT Limits (A320NEO/A321NEO)

  • TAKEOFF AND GO-AROUND (All Engines Operative)
  • TAKEOFF AND GO-AROUND (One Engine Operative)
  • MCT
  • STARTING
A

Time Limit | EGT Limit | Note
- 5min 1083° C
- 10min 1083° C Only for engine failure
- Unlimited 1043° C
- N/A 1083° C

33
Q

Maximum Allowed Wing Fuel Imbalance at Takeoff
A319, A320, A320NEO
Inner Tanks (Outer Tanks Balanced)
Tank Fuel Quantity | Maximum Allowed Imbalance
(Heavier Tank)

Maximum Allowed Wing Fuel Imbalance In Flight and Landing
Inner Tanks (Outer Tanks Balanced)
Tank Fuel Quantity | Maximum Allowed Imbalance
(Heavier Tank)

A

Maximum Allowed Wing Fuel Imbalance at Takeoff
Inner Tanks (Outer Tanks Balanced)
Tank Fuel Quantity | Maximum Allowed Imbalance
(Heavier Tank)
FULL 1,102 lbs.

Maximum Allowed Wing Fuel Imbalance In Flight and Landing
Inner Tanks (Outer Tanks Balanced)
Tank Fuel Quantity | Maximum Allowed Imbalance
(Heavier Tank)
FULL 3,306 lbs.

34
Q

Bonus*
(N697NK, N698NK)
CWT Usable Fuel (Invicta FRS “Flammability Reduction System”)

A

Reduce the usable fuel capacity of the Center Wing Tank by up
to 42.9 US Gallons (287 lbs)

35
Q

AUTOPILOT Function (Minimum Height)

  • In approach with FINAL APP, V/S, or FPA mode
A

250 ft AGL or last approach fix in the FMS FLT PLN page that has a descent angle, whichever comes first

36
Q

AUTOPILOT Function (Minimum Height)

  • Use of the AP or FD in OPEN DES or DES mode is not permitted in approach unless the FCU altitude is set at or above
A

Highest of:
Minimum or 500 ft. (A319/A320)
Minimum or 900 ft. (A321)

37
Q

Max Brake Temp

A

300°

38
Q

Wingspans
A320 Sharklet, A321 Sharklet __________

A

117 Feet 5 Inches

39
Q

Bonus*
Max Tire Speed __________

A

195 kts

40
Q

Landing Gear Limitation
Max landing gear extension speed (VLO Ext) _________

A

250 kts/M.60

41
Q

Max Landing Weights
(a) A319
(b) A320
(c) A320NEO
(d) A321
(e) A321NEO

A

(a) A319 137,788 lb
(b) A320 145,505 lb
(c) A320NEO 148,591 lb
(d) A321 171,519 lb
(d) A321NEO 174,606 lb

42
Q

AUTOPILOT Function (Minimum Height)

  • At Takeoff
A

100 ft AGL and at least 5 seconds after takeoff

43
Q

Tail Strike Awareness - Compressed
(A320)

A

11°7

44
Q

Non-Precision Approaches with Engine-out Limitation (APPLICABLE TO N502NK THRU N536NK, N657NK
THRU N668NK, N670NK, N671NK)

If one engine is inoperative, what is not permitted?

A

It is not permitted to use the autopilot to perform NPA’s in the following modes:

  • FINAL APP
  • NAV V/S
  • NAV/FPA

Only FD use is permitted

45
Q

Cabin Pressure
(a) Max positive differential pressure
(b) Max negative differential pressure
Bonus* Safety relief valve setting

A

(a) 9.0 PSI
(b) -1.0 PSI
Bonus* 8.6 PSI > Valve opens to relief pressure

46
Q

Bonus*
Max Vmo/Vmmo

A

350 kts/.82

47
Q

Fuel Temperature Limitation
For Jet A Only, if TAT reaches _____, monitor on Fuel SD Page that fuel temperature remains higher than _____

A

For Jet A Only, if TAT reaches -34 °C, monitor on Fuel SD Page that fuel temperature remains higher than -36 °C

48
Q

Takeoff is not permitted on which contaminated runway?

A

Wet Ice

49
Q

Maximum Demonstrated Airport Elevation
(1) A319
(2) A320 CEO
(3) A320 NEO(1) (N901NK-N905NK)
(4) A320 NEO(2) (N906NK-N990NK)
(5) A321
(6) A321NEO

A

(1) A319: 9,200 ft
(2) A320 CEO: 6,500 ft
(3) A320 NEO(1): 5,750 ft
(4) A320 NEO(2): 9,200 ft
(5) A321: 5,750 ft
(6) A321NEO: 9,200 ft

50
Q

Takeoff is not recommended on which contaminated runway condition

A
  • Water on top of compacted snow
  • Dry snow or wet snow over ice
51
Q

At what PSI do you open the Ram Air Inlet?

A

lower than 1.0 psi

52
Q

What RNP values are for the accuracy of enroute, terminal, and approach when GPS PRIMARY?

A
  • Enroute 1 NM
  • Terminal .5 NM
  • Approach .3 NM
53
Q

Degraded Situation

Can you fly using RNP operations with GPS PRIMARY LOST?

A

YES, provided that the RNP Value is checked or entered in the MDCU and HIGH ACCURACY is displayed

54
Q

Can you use APU Bleed Air for wing anti-ice?

A

NO

55
Q

Applicable to A320NEO/A321NEO

Minimum oil quantity
(a) OAT at or above -30°C
(b) OAT below -30°C

A

(a) 14 qt
(b) 16.5 qt

56
Q

Applicable to A319, A320CEO, A321CEO

(a) Minimum oil quantity
(b) Average estimated consumption

A

(a) 11 qt + estimated consumption
(b) 0.3 qt/h

57
Q

Can you start the APU with a “LOW OIL LEVEL” ECAM advisory?

A

NO. Contact MOC. Do not start APU until advised by Maintenance

58
Q

Can you restart an APU after it failed during refueling/de-fueling?

A

NO

59
Q

Takeoff is prohibited in which conditions:

A
  1. Heavy Ice Pellets
  2. Moderate and Heavy Freezing Rain
  3. Hail
  4. Conditions for which No Holdover/Allowance Times Exist
  5. Runway - Specific wind shear alert is in effect for the runway of intended use and another high risk factor is present
60
Q

Minimum Use Height For Autopilot
In approach with FINAL APP, V/S, or FPA mode

A

250 ft AGL

61
Q

Can you fly a non-precision approach with out GPS Primary?

A

Yes, provided HIGH ACCUR is displayed.

62
Q

Per Spirit Policy, can you fly a non-precision approach during LOW accuracy and cross check with raw data? If not able, is there another way to fly the approach?

A

NO, Airbus does not recommend it only GPS PRIMARY or NAV ACCUR HIGH.
If LOW ACCUR you must use TRK FPA (Selected/Selected Mode)