Limitations

Question 1

What is the turbulence pen speeds for an A320C?

Answer 1

250 knots below FL200
275 Knots/0.76 above FL200

Question 2

What is the turbulence pen speeds for an A320N?

Answer 2

260knots below FL200
280/0.76M Above FL200

Question 3

What is the turbulence pen speeds for an A321C?

Answer 3

275Knots below FL200
305 Knots/0.76 Above FL200

Question 4

What is the turbulence pen speeds for an A321N?

Answer 4

275Knots below FL200
305 Knots/0.76 Above FL200

Question 5

What are the X-Wind Takeoff limits for nominal runway width for all aircraft?

Answer 5

38 knots CEO, 35 Knots NEO

Question 6

What are the X-Wind LDG limits for nominal runway width for all aircraft?

Answer 6

38 Knots for all

Question 7

Max windspeed for pax door operation?

Answer 7

65kts

Question 8

Max windspeed for cargo door ops?

Answer 8

Must be closed by 65kts, 40 kts for operations, 50 if on leeward side of wind.

Question 9

What is the max X-Wind for takeoff & landing on a wet runway of 30M (Narrow ops)?

Answer 9

33 knots for both the CEO and NEO

Question 10

Wait time for T/O after first ENG start CEO & NEO?

Answer 10

CEO - 5 Minutes
NEO - 3 Minutes

Question 11

MTOW A321C

Answer 11

93,000kg

Question 12

MLW A321C

Answer 12

77,800kg

Question 13

MTOW A321N

Answer 13

97,000kg

Question 14

MLW A321N

Answer 14

79,200kg

Question 15

’ What is the MTOW of the A320N?

Answer 15

79,000kg

Question 16

What is the MLW of the A320N?

Answer 16

68,400 kg

Question 17

Holding Speed

Answer 17

Either Green dot, or 230 knots (below 14,000ft), whichever is less.

Above 14,000ft, 265kts or green dot.

Question 18

What is the initial approach speeds for CAT C aircraft?

Answer 18

In Jepps Initial App is 160/240 for CAT C aircraft.

Question 19

What is the final approach speed for CAT C aircraft?

Answer 19

Final approach speed is 115-160kts for CAT C aircraft.

Question 20

What is the initial approach speed for CAT D aircraft?

Answer 20

initial approach speed is 185-250kts for CAT D

Question 21

What is the final approach speed for CAT D aircraft?

Answer 21

Final approach speed is 130-185kts for CAT D

Question 22

What are the CEO stable engine parameters after start?

Answer 22

1.01EPR
21.4 N1
57% N2
414 EGT
350 FF

Question 23

What should you do if electrical power supply is interrupted (blank ECAM DU’s)?

Answer 23

Abort Engine start and perform 30 second dry crank.

Question 24

When does EGT & N2 increase during engine start on the NEO’s?

Answer 24

after 15 seconds of fuel flow.

Question 25

When does the ignitor and start valve close on the NEO's?

Answer 25

55% and 63%

Question 26

When does the ignitor and start valve close on the CEO's?

Answer 26

43% and slightly after 43%.

Question 27

What are the idle parameters after start of the NEO engines?

Answer 27

19% N1 68% N2 520 EGT 290 FF

Question 28

What does FADEC directly control during engine start?

Answer 28

The start valve, igniters, and fuel HP valves.

Question 29

What does FADEC protect against during start on CEO aircraft?

Answer 29

Hot start, hung start, stall, failed lighter, low air pressure, thrust lever not at idle. Displays ECAM fault, closes start valve, igniter and HP valve, initiates a 30 second dry crank.

Question 30

On CEO’s, when will FADEC oversee a dry crank prior to starting?

Answer 30

If residual EGT is over 250C, there is no message provided for this.

Question 31

When might a manual start be performed?

Answer 31

After aborting a start due to EGT overlimit, engine stall, low air pressure or hung start, no N1 rotation. Or if a start abort is expected due to 10kt tailwind, hot conditions or high altitude.

Question 32

What is the stable approach tolerance by 1000ft HAAL?

Answer 32

Aircraft configured with flap and gear. Established on correct vertical and lateral guidance. Sink rate not greater than 1000ft/min. Thrust setting appropriate and all briefings are completed.

Question 33

What is the stable approach criteria by 500ft HAAL?

Answer 33

In addition to the 1000ft requirements, speed must be within +10, -5. Landing checklist completed.

Question 34

What is the max altitude for APU assisted engine start?

Answer 34

20,000ft

Question 35

What is the ALT limit for single and dual pack operation off APU bleed?

Answer 35

22,500ft Single pack, 15,000ft Dual Pack

Question 36

What are the oil quantity limits for the CEO?

Answer 36

Min quantity 11qt + 0.3qt/hr

Question 37

What are the oil temp considerations for the CEO?

Answer 37

-40C start -10C thrust greater than idle 50C Before Takeoff 165 Transient 155 Continuous

Question 38

What is the APU EGT start and max continuous limit?

Answer 38

1090 C (Below 35,000ft) 1120 C (Above 35,000ft) 675 C EGT continuous running

Question 39

What is the keep out zone for the CEO's?

Answer 39

To prevent fan flutter, the keep out zone is between 60% N1 and 74% N1.

Question 40

For the CEO, when must the starter not run - relating to N2?

Answer 40

The starter must not run on the ground when N2 exceeds 10% or 18% in the air.

Question 41

What is the maximum cycle time for a manual start on the CEO?

Answer 41

2 minutes during a manual start.

Question 42

What is the max fuel imbalance allowed in the inner wing tanks, the outer wing tanks at takeoff and at landing?

Answer 42

At takeoff Inner wing tanks (500kg) assuming the heavier tank is full Outer wing tank (370kg), assuming inner wing tanks are balanced. Inflight and at landing (1500kg) for the inner wing tanks, assuming the heavier tank is full. (690kg) for the outer wing tanks

Question 43

What are the AP disconnect limitations for T/O ILS/GLS APP F-GS FINAL APP/FPA Man Go-Around All Others

Answer 43

T/O - 5 sec & 100ft ILS/GLS - 160ft CAT 1 APP F-GS - 200ft FINAL APP/FPA - 250ft Man Go Around - 100ft All Others - 500ft

Question 44

What is the altitude limit for open descent?

Answer 44

Open descent prohibited below 1500ft

Question 45

What is the limit of FCU altitude?

Answer 45

Higher of MDA/DA or 900ft