Boeing 737 Limitations

Question 1

OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS
Maximum Takeoff Tailwind Component (AFM)

Answer 1

15 kts

Question 2

OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS
Maximum Landing Tailwind Component (AFM)

Answer 2

15 kts

Question 3

OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS
Maximum Operating Altitude (ft)

Answer 3

41,000

Question 4

OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS
Maximum Takeoff and Landing Altitude

Answer 4

8,400 ft MSL

Question 5

OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS
Minimum Takeoff and Landing Temperature

Answer 5

– 54 C

Question 6

AIRSPEED
Maximum Operating Limit (AFM)

Answer 6

Observe Vmo/Mmo and Gear/Flap Placards

Question 7

AIRSPEED
Maximum Operating Limit (AFM)

Answer 7

Observe Vmo/Mmo and Gear/Flap Placards

Question 8

AIRSPEED
Severe Turbulence Penetration Target Speed

Answer 8

280 KIAS/.76M*

*Whichever is lower

Question 9

AIR
With either one or both engine BLEED air switches on…

Answer 9

…do not operate air conditioning packs in HIGH for takeoff, approach, or landing.

Question 10

ANTI-ICE, RAIN
When must the engine anti-ice system be ON?

Answer 10

During all ground and flight operations when icing conditions exist or are anticipated, except during climb and cruise below -40C SAT.
Engine anti-ice must be ON prior to and during descent in all icing conditions, including temperatures below -40C SAT.

Question 11

ANTI-ICE, RAIN
(MAX) When must engine anti-ice be turned OFF?

Answer 11

When not in actual or anticipated icing conditions

Question 12

AUTOMATIC FLIGHT
Do not engage the autopilot below ________ AGL on takeoff.

Answer 12

1,000 ft, takeoff (AFM/ASA)

Question 13

AUTOMATIC FLIGHT
For single channel operation during approach, the autopilot shall not remain engaged below______ (AFM).

Answer 13

50 ft AGL

Question 14

AUTOMATIC FLIGHT
For manually flown HGS AIII approach, the autopilot shall not remain engaged below _________.

Answer 14

500’ AGL.

Question 15

AUTOMATIC FLIGHT
Use of aileron trim with the autopilot engaged is _________

Answer 15

prohibited. (AFM)

Question 16

ENGINES, APU
Warm-up: Engines must be operated for a minimum of ________ prior to takeoff (ASA)

Answer 16

3 minutes

Question 17

ENGINES, APU
Cool-down: Engines must be operated at or near idle (taxi thrust acceptable) for a minimum of ________ prior to shutdown (ASA)

Answer 17

3 minutes

Question 18

ENGINES, APU
Maximum Time Limit for Takeoff Thrust
(AFM)

Answer 18

5 minutes*

*10 minutes allowed in the event of the loss of thrust on one engine during takeoff

Question 19

ENGINES, APU
ENGINE START switches must be in the CONT position for: ______ ______ ______ _______
(AFM/ASA)

Answer 19

• Takeoff
• Landing
• Anti-ice operation
• Operation in hail, sleet, or moderate to heavy rain

(ALOT)

Note: hail = GR, sleet = PL

Question 20

ENGINES, APU
ENGINE START switches must be in the FLT position for: ______________

Answer 20

Operation in severe turbulence

Question 21

ENGINES, APU
Minimum Oil Temperature before setting takeoff thrust

Answer 21

NG = No minimum
MAX = 31C

Question 22

ENGINES, APU
Intentional selection of reverse thrust in flight is _____________. (AFM)

Answer 22

prohibited.

Question 23

ENGINES, APU
Max altitude for Bleed and Electric Load on APU?

Answer 23

10,000’

Question 24

ENGINES, APU
Max altitude for Bleed only Load on APU?

Answer 24

17,000’

Question 25

**ENGINES, APU** Max altitude for Electric only Load on APU?

Answer 25

41,000’

Question 26

**ENGINES, APU** Max operating altitude for APU?

Answer 26

41,000’

Question 27

**ENGINES, APU** Ensure APU BLEED air switch is _________ for ____ _________ after start

Answer 27

closed, 2 minutes

Question 28

**ENGINES, APU** Ensure APU BLEED air switch is _________ for ____ _________ prior to shutdown

Answer 28

closed (OFF position), 1 minute NOTE: When the APU switch is moved to OFF, this delay is met automatically

Question 29

**ENGINES, APU** APU bleed valve may be _______ during engine start, but avoid ______ ________ _______

Answer 29

open, engine power above idle.

Question 30

**ENGINES, APU** Except for engine start, the APU bleed valve must be _________ when another source is pressurizing the left bleed air duct.

Answer 30

closed

Question 31

**FLIGHT CONTROLS** Maximum flap extension altitude (AFM)

Answer 31

20,000’

Question 32

**FLIGHT CONTROLS** Holding in icing conditions with flaps extended is __________

Answer 32

prohibited.

Question 33

**FLIGHT CONTROLS** Do not deploy speed brakes in flight below __________ ft AGL.

Answer 33

1,000

Question 34

**FLIGHT CONTROLS** In flight, do not extend the SPEED BRAKE lever beyond __________ ___________ (AFM)

Answer 34

the FLIGHT DETENT.

Question 35

**FLIGHT CONTROLS** Do not deploy the speed brakes with more than flaps___ ___________.

Answer 35

10 extended * Although not prohibited, the use of speed brakes with Flaps 1-10 extended should be avoided as much as possible.

Question 36

**FLIGHT CONTROLS** 700W/900ER Manually overriding the Load Alleviation System is _____ _____________.

Answer 36

not authorized.

Question 37

**FUEL** Minimum fuel temperature

Answer 37

-37 C, unless actual fuel freeze point is known

Question 38

**FUEL** Allowable lateral imbalance between Main Tanks 1 & 2 must be _______ _________

Answer 38

scheduled to be zero.

Question 39

**FUEL** Fuel imbalance must not exceed __________ for ________, _________, ________, or __________. (AFM)

Answer 39

1,000 lbs, taxi, takeoff, flight, landing.

Question 40

**FUEL** Main Wing Tanks must be scheduled to be _______ if the Center Tank contains more than __________. (AFM)

Answer 40

full, 1,000 lbs.

Question 41

**FUEL** For ground operations, Center Tank FUEL PUMP switches must not be positioned to ______ unless the Center Tank fuel quantity exceeds__________

Answer 41

ON, 1,000 lbs, except when defueling or transferring fuel.

Question 42

**FUEL** Center Tank Fuel Pumps must not be ON unless ______________

Answer 42

personnel are available in the Flight Deck to monitor LOW PRESSURE lights.

Question 43

**FUEL** For ground and flight operations, the corresponding Center Tank Fuel Pump switch must be positioned ______ when the LOW PRESSURE light illuminates

Answer 43

OFF

Question 44

**FUEL** For ground and flight operations, if the Center Tank is empty, position both Center Tank FUEL PUMP switches to _______. (AFM/ASA)

Answer 44

OFF

Question 45

**HYDRAULICS** Ground operation of electric hydraulic pump requires minimum of _________ in respective fuel tank.

Answer 45

1675 lbs