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1
Q

Load acceleration limits in Clean configuration

A

-1 g to +2.5 g

2
Q

Load acceleration limits in other than Clean configuration

A

0 g to +2 g

3
Q

Maximum operating altitude

A

39,800 ft

4
Q

Maximum Takeoff & Landing altitude

A

9,200 ft

5
Q

Minimum Takeoff & Landing altitude

A

-2,000 ft

6
Q

Maximum Runway Slope

A

+/- 2%

7
Q

Nominal Runway Width

A

45 m

8
Q

Maximum demonstrated crosswind for takeoff & landing

A

CEO
Takeoff: 38 kts
Landing: 38 kts

NEO
Takeoff: 35 kts
Landing: 38 kts

Gusts included

9
Q

Maximum tailwind for takeoff & Landing

A

CEO
Takeoff: 10 kts
Landing: 10 kts

NEO
Takeoff: 15 kts
Landing: 15 kts (FAL: 10kts)

10
Q

Maximum wind for passenger door operation

A

65 kts

11
Q

Maximum wind for FWD & AFT cargo door operation

A

40 kts (increased to 50 kts is nose into wind or doors are on the leeward side)

12
Q

Maximum wind for AFT & AFT cargo doors to be left open

A

65 kts

13
Q

Maximum crosswind for Takeoff & Landing on a Damp, Wet or Contaminated runway with less than 3mm depth of contaminant

A

CEO
38 kts

NEO
Takeoff: 35 kts
Landing 38 kts

14
Q

Maximum crosswind for Takeoff & Landing on compacted snow with OAT at or below -15 Celcius

A

29 kts

15
Q

Maximum crosswind for Takeoff & Landing Dry or Wet snow over 3mm deep, compacted snow with OAT above -15 Celcius, Dry or Wet Snow over compacted snow, or in Slippery Wet conditions

A

25 kts

16
Q

Maximum crosswind for Takeoff & Landing on water or slush between more than 3mm and up to 13mm deep

A

20 kts

17
Q

Maximum crosswind for Takeoff & Landing on Ice (cold & dry)

A

15 kts

18
Q

Are the maximum crosswind value for takeoff and landing absolute values?

A

No, they are only Airbus recommendations based on computations.

19
Q

Maximum speed for cockpit window operation

A

200 kts

20
Q

Maximum speed with flap lever in position 0

A

350kts / M 0.82

21
Q

Maximum speed with flap lever in position 1, config 1

A

230 kts

22
Q

Maximum speed with flap lever in position 1, config 1+F

A

215 kts

23
Q

Maximum speed with flap lever in position 2

A

200 kts

24
Q

Maximum speed with flap lever in position 3

A

185 kts

25
Q

Maximum speed with flap lever in position FULL

A

177 kts

26
Q

Maximum speed with landing gear down (VLE)

A

280 kts / M 0.67

27
Q

Maximum speed at which landing gear may be extended (VLO extension)

A

250 kts / M 0.60

28
Q

Maximum speed at which landing gear may be retracted (VLO retraction)

A

220 kts / M 0.54

29
Q

Maximum ground speed (Tire limit)

A

195 kts

30
Q

Minimum control speed for landing

A

CEO
113 kts

NEO
116 kts

31
Q

When the takeoff weight is higher than 76,000 kg, what is the maximum taxi speed

A

20 kts during a turn

32
Q

Maximum speed for wipers

A

230 kts

33
Q

Maximum taxi weight

A

CEO: 77,400 kg

NEO: 79,400 kg (FAL: 77,400kg)

34
Q

Maximum takeoff weight (brakes off)

A

CEO: 77,000 kg

NEO 79,000 kg

35
Q

Maximum landing weight

A

CEO: 66,000 kg

NEO: 67,400 kg (FAL: 66,300 kg)

36
Q

Maximum zero fuel weight

A

CEO
62,500 kg

NEO: 64,300kg (FAL: 62,800 kg)

37
Q

Minimum weight

A

CEO
37,230 kg

NEO
40,600 kg

38
Q

Is Landing above maximum landing weight permitted

A

Yes, follow the Overweight Landing QRH procedure

39
Q

Recommended maximum time with passengers onboard without air conditioning supply

A

20 min

40
Q

Can APU bleed air be used at the same time as HP Air Starter Air?

A

No. Check the bleed page for value in the No1 precooler for indications of HP air supply.

41
Q

With OAT less than or equal to 49 Celcius, what is the limitation on aircraft electric power supply in normal avionics ventilation system configuration?

A

No limitation

42
Q

With OAT greater than 49 but equal to or less than 55 Celcius, what is the limitation on aircraft electric power supply in normal avionics ventilation system configuration?

A

2 h

43
Q

With OAT greater than 55 but equal to or less than 60 Celcius, what is the limitation on aircraft electric power supply in normal avionics ventilation system configuration?

A

1 h

44
Q

With OAT greater than 60 but equal to or less than 64 Celcius, what is the limitation on aircraft electric power supply in normal avionics ventilation system configuration?

A

0.5 h

45
Q

Maximum cabin positive differential pressure

A

9 PSI (+/- 0.1 PSI)

46
Q

Maximum negative cabin differential pressure

A

-1 PSI (+/- 0.1 PSI)

47
Q

Cabin Safety relief valve setting

A

8.6 PSI (+/- 0.1 PSI)

48
Q

Maximum cabin differential pressure and safety relief valve tolerance

A

+/- 7 hPa (0.1 PSI)

49
Q

Minimum cabin altitude selection

A

-2,000 ft

50
Q

Maximum normal cabin altitude

A

8,000 ft

51
Q

Cabin altitude warning

A

9,550 ft (+/-350 ft)

52
Q

Maximum cabin altitude selection

A

14,000 ft

53
Q

Automatic cabin outflow valve closure

A

15,000 ft

54
Q

Can the crew use conditioned air from the PACKS and from LP Air Conditioning Unit at the same time?

A

No, this has an adverse effect on the Air conditioning system.

55
Q

Minimum AP use height at takeoff?

A

100 ft agl AND at least 5s after liftoff

56
Q

Minimum AP use height on approach with FINAL APP, V/S or FPA mode?

A

250 ft agl

57
Q

Minimum AP use height on a circling approach?

A

500 ft agl for CAT C (Vapp between 121-140 kts)

58
Q

Minimum AP use height on ILS with CAT1 displayed on FMA?

A

160 ft agl

59
Q

Minimum AP use height on ILS when CAT2 or CAT3 (single or dual) displayed on FMA

A

0 ft agl if autoland

60
Q

Minimum AP use height after go-around

A

100 ft agl

61
Q

Minimum AP use height in all other phases of flight?

A

500 ft agl

62
Q

RNP accuracy EN Route

A

With AP on: 1 NM
With AP OFF and FD ON: 1 NM
With AP OFF and FD OFF: 1.1 NM

63
Q

RNP accuracy in Terminal Area

A

With AP on: 0.5 NM
With AP OFF and FD ON: 0.51 NM
With AP OFF and FD OFF: 0.51 NM

64
Q

RNP accuracy in Approach

A

With AP on: 0.3 NM
With AP OFF and FD ON: 0.3 NM
With AP OFF and FD OFF: 0.3 NM (with F-LOC deviation, otherwise not approved)

65
Q

ILS CAT 2 Minimum decision height

A

100 ft

66
Q

ILS CAT 2 manual landing, AP disconnection height

A

no later than 80 ft agl

67
Q

ILS CAT 3 Fail Passive (Single) Minimum decision height

A

50 ft

68
Q

ILS CAT 3 Fail Operational (Dual) Alert height

A

100 ft agl

69
Q

ILS CAT 3 without Decision Height minimum RVR

A

75 m

70
Q

Maximum wind conditions for ILS CAT2/3

A

30 kts headwind
20 kts crosswind (without automatic rollout/ 15 kts with Automatic rollout)
10 kts Tailwind

71
Q

APU start sequence limitations

A

3 consecutive start attempts followed by 60 min wait.

72
Q

APU maximum N Speed

A

107%

73
Q

APU maximum EGT for APU start below 35,000ft

A

1090 Celcius

74
Q

APU maximum EGT for APU start above 35,000ft

A

1120 Celcius

75
Q

APU maximum EGT for APU running

A

675 Celcius

76
Q

During refueling, APU starts/shutdowns permitted with the following restrictions

A

If APU failed to start or following a shutdown, do NOT start the APU

If a fuel spill occurs, perform a normal APU shutdown

77
Q

APU maximum altitude to assist engine start

A

20,000 ft

78
Q

APU max altitude for air conditioning and pressurization (single pack)

A

22,500 ft

79
Q

APU max altitude for air conditioning and pressurization (Dual pack)

A

15,000 ft

80
Q

Is use of APU bleed air and wing anti-ice permitted

A

No

81
Q

APU battery restart limit in Elec Emer Config

A

25,000ft

82
Q

APU max height for electrical power supply

A

41,000 ft (limited by flight envelope)

83
Q

Thrust time & EGT limitations on TOGA thrust with all engines operative

A

CEO
5 mins & 950 Celcius

NEO
5 mins & 1060 Celcius

84
Q

Thrust time & EGT limitations on TOGA thrust with 1 engine inoperative

A

CEO
10 mins & 950 Celcius

NEO
10 mins & 1060 Celcius

85
Q

Maximum Continuous Thrust EGT limit

A

CEO
915 Celcius

NEO
1025 Celcius

86
Q

Maximum EGT for Engine start on ground or in flight

A

CEO
725 Celcius

NEO
On ground: 750 Celcius
In-flight: 875 Celcius

87
Q

Engine Maximum N1

A

CEO
104 %

NEO
101%

88
Q

Engine Maximum N2

A

CEO
105 %

NEO
116.5%

89
Q

Oil Maximum continuous temperature

A

140 Celcius

90
Q

Oil Maximum transient temperature

A

155 Celcius

91
Q

Oil Minimum starting temperature

A

-40 Celcius

92
Q

Oil Minimum temperature before takeoff

A

CEO
-10 Celcius

NEO
19 Celcius

93
Q

Minimum Oil quantity

A

CEO
9.5 qt + 0.5 qt/hr

NEO
8.9 qt + 0.45 qt/h

94
Q

Minimum Oil pressure

A

CEO
13 PSI

NEO
17.4 PSI

95
Q

Engine start sequence limitations

A

CEO
1 automatic start cycle includes up to 3 attempts
For ground starts, 20 seconds pause required between cycles
15 minute cooling period required after 4 failed cycles
Starter must not be run when N2 above 20%

NEO
1 automatic start cycle includes up to 3 attempts
For ground starts, 60 seconds pause required between cycles
15 minute cooling period required after 3 failed cycles
Starter must not be run when N2 above 63%

96
Q

Reverse thrust limitations

A

Not permitted in flight
Backing up not permitted
Maximum should not be used below 70 kts. Idle permitted to aircraft stop.

97
Q

Permitted for FLEX takeoff on contaminated runways?

A

Not permitted

98
Q

Limitations of TFLEX

A

CEO
Cannot be higher than TMAXFLEX, equal to ISA + 53 Celcius
Cannot be lower than flat temperature (TREF)
Cannot be lower than the actual OAT

NEO
Cannot be higher than TMAXFLEX, equal to ISA + 55 Celcius
Cannot be lower than flat temperature (TREF)
Cannot be lower than the actual OAT

99
Q

Maximum operating altitude with flaps/slats extended

A

20,000 ft

100
Q

JET A1 Fuel minimum temperature

A

-43 Celcius

101
Q

JET A1 Fuel maximum temperature

A

CEO
54 Celcius

NEO
55 Celcius

102
Q

Fuel Inner tank imbalance at takeoff (Outer tanks balanced)

A

Heavier Tank Max Asymmetry
FULL 500 KG
3000 KG 1050 KG
1450 KG 1450 KG

103
Q

Fuel Outer tank imbalance at takeoff (Inner tanks balanced)

A

Max 370 kg asymmetry

104
Q

Fuel Inner tank imbalance Inflight/Landing (Outer tanks balanced)

A

Heavier Tank Max Asymmetry
FULL 1500 KG
4300 KG 1600 KG
2250 KG 2250 KG

105
Q

Fuel Outer tank imbalance Inflight/Landing

A

690 kg

One full, one empty, allowed only if inner + outer are equal on both sides OR
on lighter side outer tank, quantitiy of inner tank cannot exceed 3000kg more than opposite inner tank

106
Q

Minimum fuel quantity for takeoff

A

1,500 kg

note: ECAM alerts relating to fuel low level, must not appear for takeoff.

107
Q

Definition of Icing Conditions

A

Icing conditions exist when OAT (on ground or after takeoff) or TAT (in flight) is at or below 10 Celcius AND visible moiture is present (such as clouds, fog with visibility of 1 sm (1 600 m) or less, rain, snow, sleet or ice crystals).

Icing conditions also exist when the OAT on the ground and for takeoff is at or below 10 °C and operating on ramps, taxiways or runways where surface snow, standing water or slush may be ingested by the engines, or freeze on engines, nacelles or engine sensor probes.

108
Q

Definition of severe Ice accretion

A

When airframe ice accretion reaches approximately 5mm thick or more.

109
Q

Definition of thin Hoarfrost

A

Typically a white crystalline deposit which usually develops uniformly on exposed surfaces on cold cloudless nights. It is so thin that surface features can be distinguished beneath it.

110
Q

Maximum brake temperature for takeoff

A

300 Celcius

111
Q

Maximum NWS angle

A

+/- 85 degrees

112
Q

If maximum one tire per gear deflated, maximum taxi speed during a turn

A

7 kts

113
Q

If 2 tires are deflated on the same gear (maximum 1 main gear), maximum taxi speed

A

3 kts

114
Q

Maximum NWS angle when taxiing with deflated (not damaged) tires

A

30 degrees

115
Q

Ground alignment of IR possible between which latitudes?

A

82 North and 82 South

116
Q

Minimum Oxygen bottle pressure must cover:

A

Preflight checks
The use of OXY when only 1 flight crew member in cockpit
Unusable quantity
Normal system leakage
The most demanding between:
- Loss of cabin pressure with mask in Normal flow
- During emergency decent for all flight crew members/observers for 13 mins (15 min NEO)
-During cruise at FL 100 for 2 crew members for 107 min (105 min NEO)
-Protection against smoke with 100% selected for all flight crew/observers during 15 min at 8000 ft cabin alt.

117
Q

When must crew select GPWS TERR OFF

A

When the aircraft is less than 15 NM from the airfield

  • for operations to/from runways not incorporated in the predictive GPWS database
  • for specific approaches or departures as identified by the operator that potentially cause expected or spurious terrain alerts
118
Q

Maximum Oil Pressure (NEO)

A
130.5 PSI (oil temp above 50 Celcius)
145 PSI (oil temp below 50 Celcius)
119
Q

Engine start crosswind limit (NEO)

A

The engine is able to start in crosswind up to 45 kts

120
Q

Is GA SOFT mode allowed with one engine inoperative? (NEO)

A

No

121
Q

Ground alignment of IRs allowable between which latitudes

A

Between 73°N and 73°S

FAT* = Between 82°N and 82°S

122
Q

In NAV mode, the IR will not provide valid magnetic heading or track angle if all ADIRUs have the same magnetic variation table:

A

North of 73°N, (between 90°W and 120°W)*
(North of 82° North)*
South of 60° South

*-FAT

123
Q

In NAV mode, the IR will not provide valid magnetic heading or track angle if one ADIRUs has a different magnetic variation table:

A

North of 60° North, between 30°W and 160°W
North of 73°N (75°N)*
South of 55°S

-FAT

124
Q

Is ROPS operative for runways which are not validated in the ROPS in the GPWS database?

A

No