All Limitations Form

180 degrees Turn on Runway

When taxiing on a wet or contaminated runway, what is the recommended ground speed for the PF during the 180 degrees Turn on Runway?

Abnormal Slats/Flaps Configuration

Which of the following could cause an abnormal operation of the flaps and/or slats?

Which of the following statements correctly describes the consequences of abnormal flap or slat operation?

If a flap or slat retraction problem occurs during takeoff, what should the flight crew do first?

During the arrival briefing with an abnormal slats/flaps configuration, which of the following points should be emphasized by the flight crew?

When diverting with flaps and/or slats jammed or extended, what key operational factors must the flight crew consider?

Acceleration Altitude

During the takeoff phase, at acceleration altitude, if the green dot speed is higher than the managed target speed (e.g., 220 kt displayed as a magenta triangle on the PFD), to which speed will the AP/FD guide the aircraft?

ADIRS Alignment

What is a good method to check global consistency of FMGC entries (position and flight plan) during taxi?

One-engine taxi is not recommended when crossing an active runway.

ADIRS Operations

According to PR-NP-SOP-40-E (ADIRS Operations), how many seconds must the IR mode selectors must be OFF to generate a Complete IRS Alignment vs. the Fast IRS Alignment?

Airport operations

Max tailwind for TO and landing

Max. crosswind TO & Ldg

Runway slope (+/-)

Pressure altitude TO limitations (ft)

Nominal runway width (m)

Minimal runway width (m)

Altitude Considerations

What does the OPT FL displayed on the MCDU represent, and what must be ensured for it to be accurate?

Antenna Locations

Where are the GPS1 and GPS2 antennas located?

Approach and landing techniques

According to the Approach and Landing Techniques procedure, what key condition ensures a normal touchdown attitude and airspeed during landing?

Approach using FINAL APP Guidance

During a managed non-precision approach, what should the flight crew do if the FINAL APP mode does not engage at the beginning of the final descent?

In which situations is it particularly valuable to keep the AP/FD engaged below minima after visual references are acquired?

What must the flight crew do at or before the Missed Approach Point (MAP) or the Minimum Use Height of the autopilot during a managed approach?

During cold weather operations, why is the use of FINAL APP mode not permitted below a specified minimum outside air temperature (OAT)?

Approach using FLS function

What does FLS stand for in the context of approach operations, and what types of approaches can utilize this function?

How does an altimeter setting error affect the FLS Pseudo Glideslope (F-G/S) vertical profile at sea level?

During a LOC GS OUT approach, how can the flight crew enable vertical guidance through the FMS when the glide slope is unavailable?

Approach using FPA Guidance

During an approach using FPA guidance, when should the Final Path Angle (FPA) be preset on the FCU?

In an approach using FPA guidance, when should the FPA selector be pulled to achieve a smooth interception of the final approach path?

Approach using LOC G/S for CATII CATIII

What does the Alert Height (AH) represent during a CAT III approach?

What defines a CAT III SINGLE approach in terms of system redundancy and failure behavior?

What is the key characteristic of CAT III DUAL operations regarding system failure handling?

What is the correct procedure if visual references are lost after touchdown during a CAT III approach?

During a CAT II approach, if the pilot flying prefers a manual landing instead of autoland, at what height must the takeover occur at the latest?

Approach using LOC G/S Guidance

When cleared to intercept the glide slope from above, what is the correct configuration and vertical mode management to ensure a stable interception?

APU

How many attempts before wait 60 min for new start attempt

Max rotor speed (%)

EGT for start (below 35000’) (°C)

EGT for start (above 35000’) (°C)

Maximum EGT Running (°C)

Maximum altitude and normal operation limit (ft)

Max altitude for air conditioning and pressurization (single pack operation) (ft)

Max altitude for air conditioning and pressurization (dual pack operation) (ft)

APU Fire Test/APU Start

If the APU is already running, the flight crew should press the APU FIRE TEST pb.

Automatic approach, landing and rollout

ILS CAT II - minimum DH (ft)

ILS CAT III - Fail passive (SINGLE) - minimum DH (ft)

ILS CAT III - Fail operational (DUAL) - minimum DH (ft)

Max wind cond for ILS/MLS CAT2/CAT3, GLS/CAT1 - Head (kt)

Max wind cond for ILS/MLS CAT2/CAT3, GLS/CAT1 - Tail (kt)

Max wind cond for ILS/MLS CAT2/CAT3, GLS/CAT1 - Cross (with automatic rollout) (kt)

Max wind cond for ILS/MLS CAT2/CAT3, GLS/CAT1 - Cross (without automatic rollout) (kt)

Autopilot function

At takeoff (ft)

In approach with FDs-G/S (ft)

In approach with FINAL APP, V/S, FPA mode (ft)

In circling approach CAT C (ft)

In circling approach CAT D (ft)

ILS/MLS CAT1 (displayed in FMA) (ft)

ILS/MLS CAT2 / CAT2 SINGLE / CAT3 DUAL (displayed in FMA) (ft)

After a manual GO Around (ft)

In all other phases (ft)

The AP or FD in OP DES or DES mode can be used in approach. Howeer, this use is only permitted if the FCU selected altitude is set to, or above, the higher of the two: MDA/MDH or … (ft)

Brakes

What is the main factor affecting carbon brake wear on an aircraft?

During taxi on long, straight taxiways with no ATC or traffic constraints, what is the recommended procedure for the PF regarding speed and braking?

Why is there a maximum brake temperature limitation for takeoff?

Before takeoff, what is the maximum indicated brake temperature allowed if the brake fans are running?

Why should brake fans not be used during takeoff?

Brakes Oxidation

What is the main reason why the flight crew should preferably use autobrake LO when performance permits?

Cabin pressure

Max positive differential pressure (PSI)

Max negative differential pressure (PSI)

Safety relief valve setting (PSI)

Cargo

How many cargo compartments are located under the cabin floor?

Circling Approach

During a circling approach, what vertical constraint should be inserted in the F-PLN for proper flight guidance?

When planning for a circling approach, how should the flight crew prepare the SEC F-PLN?

Climb Modes

During the climb phase, if a high vertical speed (V/S) is selected and the aircraft decelerates until it reaches VLS, what will the autopilot (AP) do?

When using Vertical Speed (V/S) mode, what must pilots pay particular attention to?

The EXPED mode is used to climb with maximum vertical gradient (target speed = green dot). Above which flight level should its use be avoided?

Computation Principles

How does the FMGS compute the Top of Descent (T/D) point during a managed descent?

According to the Descent Computation Principles, in which situation may the use of speed brakes be required to control the aircraft speed during descent?

Cost Index

What does the Cost Index (CI) represent in flight operations?

How can the crew appropriately modify the Cost Index (CI) during flight?

A Cost Index (CI) of 0 corresponds to maximum range, while a CI of 999 corresponds to minimum time.

Departure Change

During taxi, how is tasksharing managed when performing an FMS revision and update before takeoff?

Discontinued Approach

What is the main difference between a discontinued approach and a go-around procedure?

Dual Radio Altimeter Failure

In the event of a dual radio altimeter failure (RA 1 + 2 FAULT), which of the following statements regarding autopilot and approach capability is correct?

During a dual radio altimeter failure, which of the following safety systems becomes inoperative, requiring increased crew awareness?

When a dual RA failure occurs, how does the flight control system determine mode switching during approach and landing?

EMER LANDING

According to SOPs, what should the flight crew do if there is any change to the planned conditions during taxi-out?

During the takeoff roll above 100 kt and below V1, which of the following situations should normally lead to a rejected takeoff?

According to SOPs, what should the flight crew do if an EGT red line exceedance or nose gear vibration occurs above 100 kt during takeoff?

In case of a tire failure occurring between V1 minus 20 kt and V1, what is the recommended course of action?

If a malfunction occurs before V1 and the Captain decides to continue the takeoff, what callout should be made?

During a rejected takeoff with MAX autobrake activated, what should the Captain avoid doing?

After a rejected takeoff (RTO), what actions should the flight crew take before attempting a new takeoff?

Engine Failure at Low Speed (on ground)

In the event of an engine failure at low speed on the ground, what is the first action the flight crew must take to regain directional control?

During an engine failure at low speed, which of the following statements is correct regarding reverser selection and directional control?

Which of the following systems will NOT activate below 72 kt during an engine failure at low speed on the ground?

Engines

Takeoff and Go-Around / All engines operative - Time (min)

Takeoff and Go-Around / All engines operative - EGT (°C)

Takeoff and Go-Around / One engine operative - Time (min)

Takeoff and Go-Around / One engine operative - EGT (°C)

MCT / Time (min)

MCT / EGT (°C)

Starting / On ground and In Flight / EGT (°C)

Exterior Walkaround

One of the objectives of the exterior walkaround is to obtain a global assessment of the aircraft status and verify elements such as missing panels, leaks, sensor condition, landing gear, and engine status.

Final Approach

What is the recommended flight crew practice regarding the use of A/THR during approach and landing?

Flare and Touchdown

During the flare and touchdown phase, what is the Pilot Monitoring (PM) required to call out if the vertical speed becomes excessive prior to the flare?

Compared to typical sea level flare heights, which of the following factors would require the pilot to initiate the flare earlier?

During landing, what is the correct pilot action when hearing the "RETARD" auto call-out at 20 ft?

During the flare, what is the correct technique to ensure proper lateral and directional control, especially in strong crosswind conditions?

Flight Controls

During taxiing, if a specific check is being carried out, what is essential for the Pilot Flying (PF)?

FMGS Preparation

In FMGS programming, what do magenta characters represent?

INIT B should not be filled immediately after INIT A, because it would cause the FMGS to begin computing flight plan predictions and slow down the entry procedure.

Which of the following conditions must the engine-out acceleration altitude comply with?

FMS Use

If the aircraft is cleared to a lower cruise flight level than the one pre-planned in the MCDU, what must the crew do and what behavior should they expect from the autopilot at cruise?

When reaching cruise FL, under which conditions should the crew enter wind or temperature data into the FMS to ensure accurate fuel and time predictions?

What is the recommended way for the crew to prepare for a potential en-route diversion using the ETP function and SEC F-PLN?

For diversion purposes, what information does the CLOSEST AIRPORT page provide to the crew?

Fuel imbalance in flight and at landing

Maximum asymmetry - Outer tanks balanced - HEAVIER INNER FULL (kg)

Maximum asymmetry - Outer tanks balanced - HEAVIER INNER 4300 (kg)

Maximum asymmetry - Outer tanks balanced - HEAVIER INNER 2250 (kg)

Maximum asymmetry - Outer tanks (kg)

Fuel Temperature

If the fuel temperature approaches the minimum allowed, what can the flight crew do to increase the Total Air Temperature (TAT) and prevent fuel freezing?

Guidance and Monitoring

When the flight crew uses V/S mode to shallow the descent path, why is the use of speed brakes not recommended to reduce speed?

Holding Speed and Configuration

When no specific speed limit applies, what is the default holding speed used by the FMGS?

What should the flight crew do if the Maximum Endurance speed is greater than the ICAO or state maximum holding speed?

ILS RAW DATA

During the initial approach when flying an ILS using raw data, what should be used as the primary flying reference?

When performing an ILS approach using raw data, what is the recommended approach technique during the initial approach phase?

In the Holding Pattern

Why is the holding pattern not included in the FMGS descent path computation?

When the holding fix is sequenced, how many holding patterns does the FMGS assume for its flight predictions?

What descent rate does the DES mode use when guiding the aircraft down in a holding pattern?

Initial Approach

In a decelerated approach, what configuration and speed should the aircraft typically have at 1 000 ft?

When is the early stabilized approach technique recommended, and what should the pilot do to ensure proper deceleration?

Intermediate Approach

According to Airbus recommended technique, when should the flight crew extend the next configuration during approach to achieve smooth deceleration?

Introduction

Why is it critical for the flight crew to ensure an accurate barometric setting when flying an approach in FINAL APP or FLS mode?

Landing Configuration

On the A321neo, why may the pitch attitude during approach in CONF FULL be lower than expected, especially at low landing weights?

Landing Gear

Max brake temperature for TO (brake fan OFF) (°C)

Max brake temperature for TO (brake fan ON) (°C)

Max nosewheel steering limit (angle) (°)

Landing Performance

According to Airbus recommendations, what should the flight crew crosscheck at dispatch regarding landing performance?

During descent preparation, what are the two main steps the flight crew should follow to assess the landing performance?

What is the Airbus recommendation regarding the use of reverse thrust on wet or contaminated runways?

Under what conditions may the flight crew use idle reverse on a wet runway?

During descent preparation, under which conditions may the Factored Landing Distance (FLD) with autobrake exceed the Landing Distance Available (LDA) without compromising safety?

When performing a landing performance assessment, how should the flight crew proceed if runway condition information is provided in a non-GRF SNOWTAM format or another local format?

What is the main purpose of the Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM)?

When assessing runway conditions, what is the correct procedure regarding the use of AIREP, ESF, or other complementary information?

Under which conditions should the flight crew perform the landing performance assessment using the Braking Performance Level “3 - Medium”?

When the flight crew downgrades the braking performance assessment based on additional information, what should also be downgraded accordingly?

In the case of strong or gusty crosswinds above 20 kt, what should the flight crew consider when setting the approach speed (VAPP)?

Lateral Navigation

When the crew selects HDG mode (e.g., to follow ATC radar vectors), what happens to the climb mode and altitude constraints in the MCDU F-PLN page?

Load accelerations limits

Clean configuration (g) - lower limit

Clean configuration (g) - higher limit

Other configuration (g) - lower limit

Other configuration (g) - higher limit

Low Altitude Level Off

If the aircraft is required to level off below the acceleration altitude and ALT* engages, what should the crew expect and prepare for?

Maximum flaps

1 (kt)

1+F (kt)

2 (kt)

3 (kt)

Full (kt)

Maximum operating altitude with slats and /or flaps extended (ft)

Maximum operating speed

VMO (kt)

MMO (M)

Max speed with the landing gear extended VLE (kt)

Max speed the landing gear may be extended (VLO extension) (kt)

Max speed at which the landing gear may be retracted (VLO retraction) (kt)

Max tire speed (kt)

Minimum control speed for landing Vmcl (kt)

Max wiper speed (kt)

Taxi speed with weights higher than 76000 kg (kt)

Minimum fuel quantity for takeoff

Minimum fuel quantity for takeoff (kg)

Noise Abatement Departure Procedure

What is the main difference between NADP 1 and NADP 2 noise abatement procedures?

Objectives

For how long should the RCL pb be pressed to display the cautions and warnings from the previous flight?

OIL

Max Continuous temperature (°C)

Max transient temperature (°C)

Minimum starting temperature (°C)

Minimum temperature before IDLE is exceeded (°C)

Minimum temperature before takeoff (°C)

Minimum oil pressure (PSI)

One Engine Taxi At Departure

During a one-engine taxi, what should the flight crew be especially careful to avoid?

In which situation is one-engine taxi prohibited?

Overspeed Warning During Slats/Flaps Transition

During Slats/Flaps transition, the flight crew may receive an overspeed warning even when the current speed is outside the red and black strip (VMAX) displayed on the PFD. What should the crew do in this case?

Oxygen

According to PR-NP-SOP-40-D (Oxygen), what is stated about prolonged dispatch of the aircraft with oxygen system issues?

Packs

When performing a takeoff with one pack unserviceable and the other pack ON, to what configuration is the N1 takeoff value limited?

Passenger and cargo doors operation

Max wind for passenger door operation (kt)

Preliminary Takeoff Performance Computation

What is the main purpose of the preliminary takeoff performance computation during cockpit preparation?

Rollout

During rollout under normal conditions, how is directional control maintained as the aircraft decelerates?

During landing on a contaminated runway with high crosswind, what action should the pilot consider if a lateral control problem occurs?

At lower speeds, especially on wet or contaminated runways, what is the correct technique to use differential braking effectively?

Rotation

During rotation and initial climb, what primary reference does the PF use and what does the PF control once airborne?

Seating Position and Adjustment of Rudder Pedals

Why should the pilot adjust the outboard armrest correctly when seated in the cockpit?

What is the purpose of adjusting rudder pedals and noting their position before flight?

Slats/Flaps Retraction at Heavy Weight

After the Automatic Retraction System (ARS) retracts the flaps from 1+F to 0°, if IAS decreases below VFE CONF 1+F, the flaps will automatically extend back to 1+F.

If the Alpha Lock function is triggered when moving the flap lever from Flaps 1 to Flaps 0, what should the crew do?

Small Altitude Changes

Why may it be appropriate to use low values of vertical speed (e.g., less than 1,000 ft/min) for small altitude changes?

Speed Considerations

When ATC requires the crew to meet a specific time over a waypoint, how is this managed in the FMS and what indications may appear on the MCDU?

If ATC requires a specific cruise speed, or turbulence penetration is needed, how should the crew proceed and what is the effect on FMS predictions?

Why should the speed not be reduced below GREEN DOT at high altitude?

Speed Decay During Cruise

During cruise, when the aircraft is flying close to its recommended maximum flight level (REC MAX FL), what happens to the available thrust margin the crew can use to manage speed variations?

In cruise flight, if the aircraft speed decays below GREEN DOT speed while already using maximum available thrust, what action should the crew take to avoid an excessive angle of attack?

With the Autothrust (A/THR) system engaged, what happens when the pilot selects OP DES (Open Descent) mode during cruise?

After a temporary speed decay at high altitude, how can the crew recover both the normal airspeed and thrust margin?

Starter

Number of start attempts in one cycle (automatic start)

Pause required between successive start (s)

Number of start cycles (before cooling required)

Maximum time cycles (manual start) (min)

Maximum time for crank cycle (continuous) (min)

Maximum time for crank cycle (accumulated) (min)

Time for cooling period after … 3 attempts or 5 minutes accumulated crank (min)

Step Climb

Under what conditions might it be advantageous for the flight crew to request an initial cruise altitude above the OPT FL?

Tail Strike Avoidance

What is the recommended technique during rotation to avoid a tailstrike?

Which flap configuration provides the highest tail strike margin during takeoff?

What is the recommended action if a tail strike occurs during takeoff?

Takeoff Data

When takeoff conditions change before engine start, what is the correct order for computing and crosschecking the takeoff performance data?

Takeoff Roll

At what speed must the PM verify that thrust is set and announce "Thrust Set"?

Taxi Roll and Steering

What is the maximum recommended aircraft speed when performing turns of 90° or more?

Thrust Setting

What happens if the thrust levers are not set to the correct takeoff detent (e.g., FLX instead of TOGA)?

Transition to Visual References

During the transition from IMC to VMC, what visual cue on the PFD helps the crew assess drift and determine in which direction to look for the runway?

Undue Activation of Go-Around Phase

If the FMS Go-Around phase is unduly activated after takeoff (above ACC ALT with TOGA at CONF 1), how can the crew re-activate the CLIMB phase?

Unpressurized Compartments

The tail cone is pressurized.

Use of APU Bleed

To reduce potential odors in the cabin, how long after APU start may the APU Bleed be selected?

Vertical Performance Predictions

Which MCDU page should the crew primarily use to rapidly answer an ATC request such as "CAN YOU CLIMB TO FL XXX?"

When ATC asks "CAN YOU MAKE FL XXX by ZZZ waypoint?", which tools should the crew use to provide a rapid answer?

Visual Approach

During a visual approach, what can the flight crew use as a cue to monitor the aircraft’s lateral position relative to the runway centerline during the initial approach?

During a visual approach with a 1 500 ft AAL circuit, when should the flight crew commence the base turn?

Weight limitations

Max Taxi weight 1 (kg)

Max TO weight 1 (brake release) (kg)

Max Taxi weight 2 (kg)

Max TO weight 2 (brake release) (kg)

Max taxi weight 3 (kg)

Max takeoff weight 3 (brake realease) (kg)

Max landing weight (kg)

Maximum zero fuel weight (kg)

Minimum weight (kg)

Windows

Cockpit window open maximum speed (kt)

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