Limitations

Question 1

Maximum runway slope for takeoff and landing operations

Answer 1

+2% (uphill) and -2% (downhill)

Question 2

Maximum tailwind component approved for takeoff and landing:

Answer 2

10 Knots

Question 3

Maximum operating altitude:

Answer 3

51,000 feet

Question 4

Maximum altitude with a single air conditioning pack operating:

Answer 4

48,000 feet

Question 5

Maximum operating altitude with the yaw damper inoperative:

Answer 5

45,000 feet

Question 6

Maximum landing gear extension altitude:

Answer 6

20,000 feet MSL

Question 7

Maximum altitude for extending flaps 39°:

Answer 7

20,000 feet MSL

Question 8

Maximum altitude for extending flaps 10° or 20°:

Answer 8

25,000 feet MSL

Question 9

Minimum control speed, air:

Answer 9

112 KCAS

Question 10

Minimum control speed, landing:

Answer 10

110 KCAS

Question 11

Minimum control speed, ground:

Answer 11

107 KCAS (Sea Level) 86 KCAS (15,000 ft)

Question 12

Maneuvering speed (VA):

Answer 12

206 KCAS

Question 13

Flaps extended speeds (VFE / MFE):

Answer 13

Takeoff (10°): 250 KCAS / 0.60 MT T/O APP (20°): 220 KCAS / 0.60 MT DOWN (39°): 170 KCAS / 0.60 MT

Question 14

Landing gear extended speed (VLE / MLE):

Answer 14

250 KCAS / 0.70 MT (gear doors open or closed)

Question 15

Landing gear operation speeds (VLO / MLO):

Answer 15

225 KCAS / 0.70 MT(normal operation) 175 KCAS(alternate operation)

Question 16

Maximum speeds with yaw damper inoperative:

Answer 16

260 KCAS / 0.80 MT above 10,000 feet 250 KCAS below 10,000 feet

Question 17

Minimum speeds with yaw damper inoperative:

Answer 17

210 knots above 20,000 feet Use reference table below 20,000 feet

Question 18

Maximum speed with mach trim or electric elevator trim inoperative:

Answer 18

0.80 MT

Question 19

Turbulence penetration speeds:

Answer 19

Altitude 10,000 Ft Or Above: 270 KCAS / 0.80 MT, whichever is less
Below 10,000 Ft: 240 KCAS

Question 20

Maximum tire speed:

Answer 20

Maximum tire speed: 195 knots

Question 21

Maximum speed with emergency stabilizer trim armed, autopilot engaged and a jammed elevator:

Answer 21

270 KCAS / 0.80 MT

Question 22

Maximum zero fuel weight:

Answer 22

54,500 lb

Question 23

Maximum ramp weight:

Answer 23

91,400 lb

Question 24

Maximum takeoff weight:

Answer 24

91,000 lb

Question 25

Maximum landing weight:

Answer 25

75,300 lb

Question 26

Maximum fuel imbalance in flight:

Answer 26

2000 lb

Question 27

Proceed with fuel balancing before the fuel imbalance exceeds:

Answer 27

1000 lb

Question 28

Maximum cabin pressure differentials:

Answer 28

10.48 psi (0.3 psi for taxi, takeoff or landing)

Question 29

Internal baggage door shall remain closed above:

Answer 29

40,000 ft (limited to 5 minutes open)

Question 30

Single engine autopilot coupled go-around:

Answer 30

NOT approved

Question 31

Minimum autopilot engage height:

Answer 31

200 feet

Question 32

Minimum autopilot disengage height:

Answer 32

Minimum disengage height is 60 feet from ILS, LPV or MLS approach. Minimum disengage height for all other operations is 50 feet below DA / MDA.

Question 33

Use of autothrottles on single-engine approach:

Answer 33

NOT permitted

Question 34

Use of speedbrakes with the HMG in operation:

Answer 34

Slow Operation (approximately 3 seconds for full range of movement)

Question 35

Speed brakes not approved for extension in flight when:

Answer 35

Flaps are at 39°, or landing gear extended

Question 36

Takeoff permitted with automatic ground spoilers inoperative provided:

Answer 36

Anti-skid is operative 20° flaps are used Cowl and wing anti-ice systems are not used

Question 37

Usable fuel capacity:

Answer 37

41,300 lb Exceedance is permitted as long as the max ramp weight or max takeoff weight are not exceeded, and the loaded aircraft CG is within limits

Question 38

Wing anti-icing must be turned on:

Answer 38

If icing conditions are imminent, or immediately upon detection of ice formation on wings, winglets or windshield edges

Question 39

Cowl anti-icing is required on the ground:

Answer 39

When the SAT is +10°C or below and visible moisture, precipitation or wet runways are present

Question 40

Procedure to shed engine ice in flight is:

Answer 40

Quickly retard one engine at a time to idle, hold for 5 seconds and then accelerate engine to 90% LP RPM The power lever may then be returned to its original position

Question 41

Use of flaps while holding in icing conditions:

Answer 41

NOT permitted

Question 42

Takeoff is permitted with anti-skid inoperative, provided:

Answer 42

Runway is dry Ground spoilers are operative 20° flaps are used Cowl and wing anti-ice systems are not used

Question 43

Do not operate weather radar on the ground:

Answer 43

Operation During Refueling: Do NOT operate radar during refueling of the airplane or when within 300 ft (92 meters) of other refueling operations. Operation At Other Times: Do NOT operate radar within 49 ft (15 meters) of ground personnel with 24′′ antenna installed.

Question 44

A current FMS database is required for:

Answer 44

A current database is required in order to fly any approach procedure using FMS.

Question 45

Localizer based approaches must be flown using the following displayed / coupled navigation source:

Answer 45

NAV (“green” data)

Question 46

TCAS operation with one engine inoperative:

Answer 46

Select “TA ONLY” as the operating mode

Question 47

Maximum speed for RVSM operations:

Answer 47

0.87 MT

Question 48

Crew and passenger oxygen masks are not approved for use above:

Answer 48

Crew and passenger oxygen masks are not approved for use above 40,000 ft cabin altitude. WARNING PASSENGER MASKS ARE INTENDED FOR USE DURING AN EMERGENCY DESCENT TO AN ALTITUDE NOT REQUIRING SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN. PASSENGER MASKS WILLNOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT OXYGEN FOR PROLONGED OPERATION ABOVE 34,000 FT CABIN ALTITUDE. PROLONGED OPERATION ABOVE 25,000 FT CABIN ALTITUDE WITH PASSENGERS ABOARD IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

Question 49

What is the Engine Starter Duty Cycle?

Answer 49

The starter duty cycle is three (3) start cycles with a maximum of three (3) minutes per start cycle. Delay fifteen (15) seconds between start cycles. After three (3) start cycles, delay use of the starter for at least fifteen (15) minutes.

Question 50

What LIMITATIONS are associated with the thrust reversers?

Answer 50

• Cancellation of reverse thrust should be initiated to reach the reverse idle position by 60 KCAS. • Use of idle reverse thrust is available for taxi purposes without time limit. • The thrust reversers shall be deployed and stowed at least once every 100 hours. • If in an emergency, reverse thrust is used to bring the airplane to a halt, record and report such an operation for maintenance action. • Use of thrust reverser(s) for power back is not approved. • Dispatch with inoperative thrust reverser(s) on a wet runway requires that the available runway length be reduced by 1,400 feet or the accelerate-stop distance be increased by 1,400 feet. See 03-23-20, Dispatch With Inoperative Thrust Reverser(s) On Wet Runway

Question 51

General EICAS range markings colors:

Answer 51

Normal range values: Green or white Caution range values: Amber Warning range values: Red

Question 52

APU starting limits (battery power):

Answer 52

3 consecutive start attempts, followed by 1 hour cool down

Question 53

APU starting limits (external DC power):

Answer 53

3 start attempts, 15 minute cool down in between each attempt

Question 54

Maximum APU operating altitude:

Answer 54

45,000 feet

Question 55

APU generator electrical load limit

Answer 55

100% (40 kVA) Sea level to 45,000 feet

Question 56

Maximum engine TGT prior to ground start:

Answer 56

150°C

Question 57

Maximum takeoff TGT:

Answer 57

900°C 5 minutes with both engines 10 minutes on one engine

Question 58

Maximum continuous TGT:

Answer 58

860°C No time limitation

Question 59

Maximum crosswind component for engine start:

Answer 59

30 knots

Question 60

Maximum tailwind component for engine start:

Answer 60

20 knots

Question 61

Stabilized engine operation on the ground (static) is prohibited between:

Answer 61

66% and 80% LP RPM

Question 62

The preferred method of engine airstart is:

Answer 62

Automatic