System Limitations

Question 1

What is the maximum takeoff and landing tailwind?

[SOP 3.3.1]

Answer 1

10 knots

Question 2

What is the maximum operating altitude?

[SOP 3.3.1]

Answer 2

41,000’

Question 3

What is the maximum flap extension altitude?

[SOP 3.3.1]

Answer 3

20,000’

Question 4

What is the maximum turbulent air penetration airspeed below 10,000 MSL?

[SOP 3.4.1]

Answer 4

250 KIAS

Question 5

What is the maximum turbulent air penetration airspeed at or above 10,000 MSL?

[SOP 3.4.1]

Answer 5

270 KIAS / 0.76M, whichever is lower.

Question 6

What is the maximum gear extension speed (V lo)?

[SOP 3.4.2]

Answer 6

250 KIAS

Question 7

What is the maximum gear retraction speed (V lo)?

[SOP 3.4.2]

Answer 7

250 KIAS

Question 8

What is the maximum gear extended speed (V le)?

[SOP 3.4.2]

Answer 8

250 KIAS

Question 9

What is the maximum tire ground speed?

[SOP 3.4.3]

Answer 9

195 knots

Question 10

What is the maximum Flaps 1 operating speed?

[SOP 3.4.4]

Answer 10

230 KIAS

Question 11

What is the maximum Flaps 2 operating speed?

[SOP 3.4.4]

Answer 11

215 KIAS

Question 12

What is the maximum Flaps 3 operating speed?

[SOP 3.4.4]

Answer 12

200 KIAS

Question 13

What is the maximum Flaps 4 operating speed?

[SOP 3.4.4]

Answer 13

180 KIAS

Question 14

What is the maximum Flaps 5 operating speed?

[SOP 3.4.4]

Answer 14

180 KIAS

Question 15

What is the maximum Flaps Full operating speed?

[SOP 3.4.4]

Answer 15

165 KIAS

Question 16

What is design maneuvering speed (V a)?

Answer 16

240 KIAS

[SOP 3.4.9]

Question 17

What is the definition of icing conditions?

[SOP 3.5.2]

Answer 17

• A SAT on the ground or at takeoff or a TAT in flight of 10ºC or below; AND
  * Visible moisture is present; OR
  * Ramp, taxiway or runway surfaces are contaminated.

Question 18

What is the definition of Visible Moisture?

Answer 18

The presence of Clouds, Fog, Visibility 1 SM or less, Mist, Rain, Snow, Sleet or Ice Crystals

Question 19

What is the definition of a Contaminated Surface?

Answer 19

A Ramp, Taxiway and/or Runway with Standing Water, Slush, Snow or Ice on it.

Question 20

What must the MCDU DATASET MENU be set to when the SAT is 10ºC or below and icing conditions exist or are anticipated to be encountered below 1,700 AFE?

[SOP 3.5.3.1]

Answer 20

ALL

Question 21

What is the maximum windshield wiper operating airspeed?

[SOP 3.5.4]

Answer 21

250 KIAS

Question 22

What is the maximum fuel imbalance between tanks?

[SOP 3.6.4]

Answer 22

790 lbs

Question 23

When must the XFEED Selector be set to OFF?

[SOP 3.6.5]

Answer 23

During takeoff and landing

Question 24

What is the maximum altitude for single pack operation?

[SOP 3.7.1]

Answer 24

31,000’

Question 25

When is the activation of landing gear Downlock Release button prohibited? [SOP 3.8.2]

Answer 25

For all takeoffs, unless obstacle clearance is required.

Question 26

En route use of flaps is __________ [SOP 3.9.1]

Answer 26

prohibited.

Question 27

True or False: Do not hold in icing conditions with flaps extended. [SOP 3.9.1]

Answer 27

True

Question 28

True or False: The use of Flaps 4 during approach and landing is prohibited. [SOP 3.9.1]

Answer 28

True

Question 29

Thrust reversers must be stowed below what airspeed? [SOP 3.9.2]

Answer 29

60 KIAS

Question 30

True or False: LOC BC approaches using IESS (Integrated Electronic Standby System) are not authorized. [SOP 3.10.2]

Answer 30

True

Question 31

What is the minimum engagement height for the autopilot? [SOP 3.11.1]

Answer 31

400' AGL

Question 32

What is the Minimum Use Height for the autopilot for an ILS approach? [SOP 3.11.1]

Answer 32

50' AGL

Question 33

What is the Minimum Use Height for the autopilot for a Non-Precision? [SOP 3.11.1]

Answer 33

MDA (DA)

Question 34

Before applying takeoff thrust, allow the engines to warm up for a minimum of how many minutes? [SOP 3.13.3]

Answer 34

2 minutes

Question 35

How long must an engine cool down prior to shutting down? [SOP 3.13.3]

Answer 35

2 minutes

Question 36

Single engine taxi is not authorized when: [SOP 3.14]

Answer 36

* Braking action is less than GOOD; | * RVR is less than 1,200'

Question 37

What are the EICAS Engine Limit Display Markings? [SOP 3.13.4]

Answer 37

Red - Max and Min Limitations Amber - Caution Range Green - Normal Operating Range

Question 38

Reduced thrust takeoffs are prohibited when: [SOP 3.13.5]

Answer 38

* The runway is contaminated with standing water, slush, snow or ice; * Windshear is present or suspected; * Performance mandates no FLEX.

Question 39

The use of reduced takeoff thrust procedures is not allowed on:

Answer 39

* Runways contaminated with standing water, slush, snow or ice; * Wet runways UNLESS suitable performance accountability is made for the increased stopping distance on the wet runway surface.

Question 40

Do the "wet" runway analysis numbers take into account the increased stopping distance that occurs on wet runways? [SOP 3.13.5.D]

Answer 40

Yes

Question 41

What is the maximum altitude for APU operation? [SOP 3.15.2]

Answer 41

33,000'

Question 42

What is the maximum altitude for APU start? [SOP 3.15.2]

Answer 42

30,000'

Question 43

Up to what altitude may the APU assist in engine start? [SOP 3.15.2]

Answer 43

21,000'

Question 44

What is the maximum altitude for operation of the APU bleed? [SOP 3.15.2]

Answer 44

15,000'