RECURRENT STUDY/Limitations and "Almost 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

The maximum allowable in-flight difference between captain and first officer PFD
altitude displays for RVSM operations is…

Answer 4

200 FT

Question 5

Maximum operating airspeed (SL to FL 246)

Answer 5

350 KIAS

Question 6

Maximum operating Mach number (> FL 246)

Answer 6

.82 Mach (MMO)

Question 7

Maximum wind for takeoff and landing

Answer 7

50 KTS

Question 8

Maximum tailwind component for takeoff:
A320 and A321 with IAE engines

Answer 8

10 KTS

Question 9

Maximum tailwind component for takeoff:
All A319 and A320/A321 with CFM engines

Answer 9

15 KTS

Question 10

Maximum tailwind component for landing:
Non-sharklet

Answer 10

10 KTS

Question 11

Maximum tailwind component for landing:
Sharklet

Answer 11

15 KTS

Question 12

If oxygen level is below ___________ PSI, consult the AOM

Answer 12

1000 PSI

Question 13

Temperature associated with definition of icing conditions is…..

Answer 13

OAT (on the ground and for takeoff) or TAT (inflight) is 10°C or below

Question 14

Engine Anti-Ice SOP

Answer 14

Engine anti-ice must be on during all ground and flight operations when icing
conditions exist or are anticipated, 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 15

Rule regarding use of OPEN DESCENT

Answer 15

The use of “OPEN DES” is prohibited inside the FAF, or below 1000 feet AGL during
a visual approach.

Question 16

Minimum Height for Autopilot Use after takeoff

Answer 16

100 feet

Question 17

Min Oil Quantity

Answer 17

13 QTS

Question 18

Reverse Thrust is for ________ use only

Answer 18

GROUND

Question 19

A321 Center Tank Fuel “Caution note”

Answer 19

A321: If center tank is not full, dispatch with more than 200 pounds
of total fuel in both ACTs is prohibited, unless directed by a MEL

Question 20

Max brake temp for takeoff

Answer 20

300 C

Question 21

A Full IRS alignment is required for:

Answer 21

— First Aircraft Flight of the day, or
— First Crew Flight on the aircraft.
— When the departure airport is located between latitudes 2° north and 2°
south.

Question 22

Cockpit Door Check (keypad and unlock function check) must be done….

Answer 22

First Aircraft Flight. The first time the aircraft flies that day (first scheduled
departure after 0000 local)

Question 23

Minimum Oil Quantity…

Answer 23

13 qts

Question 24

Reverse Thrust is for ___________ use only

Answer 24

GROUND

Question 25

FLEX Takeoff thrust NOT authorized when:

Answer 25

-Contaminated Runway -Windshear Reported -TOW exeeds ATOW -Airport Ops advisory pages require TOGA -If prohibited by MEL

Question 26

The first runway displayed on the TPS is.......

Answer 26

The primary or "expected" runway to be used It is the most favorable runway and flap setting for the current conditions

Question 27

An asterisk (*) next to flap setting on a TPS means...

Answer 27

if an asterisk (*) appears next to the flap setting, it indicates that another flap setting would be more advantageous for this runway. If this is the case and time permits, get new TPS data

Question 28

Incidents/Situations REQUIRING AML Logbook entry

Answer 28

RTO Bird Strike Lightning Strike Overweight Landing Severe Turbulence Volcanic Ash Smoke-Fume Event Mechanical Discrepancies

Question 29

Required INFO-ONLY entries in AML Logbook

Answer 29

non-approved fuel vendor “clear and bring test” conducted / 3g-36 #7 Flight Confidence Check / 14m-4 Pulled CVR Circuit Breaker / 14n-9 Yellow Book missing items

Question 30

After picking up a new aircraft (crew change) that just flew in, what is the FIRST flow to be accomplished?

Answer 30

ORIGINATION FLOW

Question 31

What are "First Aircraft Flight of the Day" Items

Answer 31

Security search RCDR Panel Alternate Brakes Flight Deck Door ECAM Battery Check A321NAs equipped with photoluminescent strips along the cabin aisles: require charging prior to the first flight of the day. To charge them, the cabin lights must be on their brightest setting and overhead bins closed for a minimum of 5 minutes First Aircraft Flight. The first time the aircraft flies that day (first scheduled departure after 0000 local) NOTE: This will may ALSO be the First Crew Flight of the Day

Question 32

What is V1 ?

Answer 32

V1 is the maximum speed to which an aircraft can accelerate, lose an engine, and either stop or takeoff in the remaining distance. The V1 calculation is based on a dry, hard surfaced runway, without using reverse thrust.

Question 33

After performing a Rejected Takeoff (RTO), the pilot should consider:

Answer 33

— aircraft condition — clear the runway Note: If the aircraft came to a complete stop using autobrakes MAX, release the brakes prior to taxi by disarming the spoilers. — passenger evacuation or prevention of a passenger evacuation

Question 34

What is AA "Clean Aircraft Policy?"

Answer 34

Do not takeoff when Frost, Snow, Slush or Ice is adhering to the wings, control surfaces, engine inlets, or other critical surfaces of the aircraft. This includes radome, probes, APU inlet and APU exhaust F.S.S.I.

Question 35

What type of de-icing fluid is required in "Heavy Snow" and/or Ice Pellets?

Answer 35

100% Type IV, take off must occur 5 minutes after application and "cleaned" aircraft due to fluid.

Question 36

What de-icing fluid is NOT authorized for AA mainline aircraft ?

Answer 36

Type III is not authorized for mainline aircraft. It is designed for aircraft with low rotation speeds like regional express aircraft.

Question 37

What is MTOW ?

Answer 37

This is the maximum weight for the conditions (CONF and APU configuration) specified. Note: It may be possible to obtain a heavier maximum weight by changing the flap configuration or APU ON.

Question 38

Crews should double check and verify that any TAKEOFF Alternate from Dispatch is within approximately ________ NM from their departure airport. -asked at Recurrent 12-2023

Answer 38

Approx 360 Nautical Miles

Question 39

"Cat 2 or 3" in FMA during ILS means the autopilot can be used all the way down to ______ Feet AFE -asked at Recurrent 12-2023

Answer 39

80 Feet

Question 40

CAT3 SINGLE RVR minimums are.... -asked at Recurrent 12-2023

Answer 40

600 / 400 / 300 (roll-out)

Question 41

CAT3 DUAL RVR minimums are.... -asked at Recurrent 12-2023

Answer 41

300 / 300 / 300

Question 42

What are the FO takeoff visibility minimums? Below these, the Captain must perform the takeoff: -asked at Recurrent 12-2023

Answer 42

1600 RVR or 1/4 statute mile visibility This is what the FAA has determined is required to perform "My Aircraft" transfer of control in the event of a reject or emergency situation. (Visibility for Captain)

Question 43

What is "balanced field" ?

Answer 43

when the accelerate-stop distance is equal to the accelerate-go distance

Question 44

What are "First CREW flight of the Day" Items

Answer 44

First Crew Flight. The first time a crew flies a particular aircraft without interruption (e.g., crew change, RON, etc.) regardless of how many times that aircraft or crew has previously flown. Both crew- AML Review Preflight (or if unobserved Maintenance performed) Origination Flow Oxygen Check Full IRS Alignment

Question 45

Icing Conditions - AA definition

Answer 45

18.5.1 Definition of Icing Conditions▲ — OAT (on the ground and for takeoff) or TAT (inflight) is 10°C 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 46

Reasons to execute missed approach

Answer 46

Question 47

Landing at nearest suitable airport when....

Answer 47

A landing will be made at the nearest suitable airport when: • non-normal checklist includes a statement to land at the nearest suitable airport or LAND ASAP • only one AC power source is available • only one hydraulic source is available • smoke/fire which cannot immediately and positively be determined to be eliminated/extinguished • any situation the crew feels makes safety of continuing the flight questionable

Question 48

RED Land ASAP =

Answer 48

If red LAND ASAP is part of the procedure, land as soon as possible at the NEAREST airport at which a SAFE landing can be made. This would include consideration of the nearest destination, adequate or emergency airports. Note: Red LAND ASAP information is applicable to a time-critical situation. "Land it now" whether jet bridges exist, AA station exists, or not. On fire, etc situation

Question 49

Amber Land ASAP means....

Answer 49

If amber LAND ASAP is part of the procedure, consider landing at the nearest suitable (destination or adequate) airport