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A320 Limitation Questions

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What is the maximum altitude at which APU bleed air can be used to assist an engine start?

  • 15,000 ft
  • 18,000 ft
  • 20,000 ft
  • 25,000 ft

Explanation: The maximum altitude at which APU bleed air can be used to assist an engine start is 20,000 ft.

Limitations - APU (Operational Envelope, APU Bleed)

How many consecutive engine start cycles are allowed on the A320 before a cooling period is required?

  • Two
  • Three
  • Four
  • Five

Explanation: A standard automatic engine start (up to three start attempts) counts as one cycle, and a 15-minute cooling period is required after four failed cycles - so four consecutive cycles are allowed before that cooling period kicks in. (The previous answer of 'Three' didn't match this - corrected to 'Four' based on direct FCOM text.)

Limitations - Engines (Starter)

What is the maximum speed for operating the A320 with a cockpit window open?

  • 180 kt
  • 190 kt
  • 200 kt
  • 210 kt

Explanation: The maximum speed for operating the aircraft with a cockpit window open is 200 kt.

Limitations - Aircraft General (Cockpit Window Open Maximum Speed)

What is the maximum recommended crosswind for takeoff or landing on a runway contaminated with ice?

  • 20 kt
  • 18 kt
  • 15 kt
  • 10 kt

Explanation: The maximum recommended crosswind for takeoff or landing on a runway contaminated with cold, dry ice is 15 kt.

Limitations - Aircraft General (Maximum Recommended Crosswind on Wet and Contaminated Runways)

What is the maximum latitude range for IRS ground alignment on the Airbus A320?

  • Between 90° North and 90° South
  • Between 82° North and 82° South
  • Between 75° North and 60° South
  • Between 73° North and 60° South

Explanation:

What is the maximum allowable N1 and N2 shaft speed for the A320 engines?

  • 98%
  • 99.5%
  • 100%
  • 102%

Explanation:

What is the maximum headwind allowed for a CAT II automatic approach on the A320?

  • 30 kt
  • 35 kt
  • 40 kt
  • 45 kt

Explanation:

What is the maximum operating Mach number (MMO) for the A320?

  • M 0.80
  • M 0.82
  • M 0.84
  • M 0.86

Explanation: The maximum operating Mach number (MMO) is M 0.82 (with VMO of 350 kt).

Limitations - Aircraft General (Maximum Operating Speed VMO/MMO)

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