Limitations (Good to know) (SWA)

  1. 1.)    What is an important consideration regarding thrust reverser operation during TO & Landing?
    • TO & Landing are not authorized if either thrust reverser is inoperative;
    • - AND the runway is contaminated with clutter.
    • - OR the braking action is less than GOOD.

    (AOM 3.8.5, pg 3-14)
  2. What is the minimum altitude for engaging the autopilot?
    • 400’ AGL
    • (Flt. Ops. bulletin 23-11, 6-9-23)
  3. 3.) What is the minimum altitude for LNAV engagement after TO or missed approach?
    – Can be engaged on the ground.
  4. 4.)    What is the Max operating speed with the Mach Trim inoperative?
    .82/280

    (AOM, 3.2.3)
  5. 5.) What is the Max. Tailwind comp, including gusts, for TO & Land?
    10 kts.

    • * 15 kt for takeoff and landing from
    •          SJO/MROC only.  *

    (AOM(NG), pg 3-4, [NG&MAX] 3.2.7)
  6. 6.) What is the Max. allowable in-flight difference between Capt. & First Officer altimeters for RVSM ops.?
    200’
  7. 7.) What is the Max. pressure altitude for TO & Landing?
    8400’
  8. 8.) What is the Max wind velocity for all TO’s & Landings?
    • 50 kts steady,
    • 70 kts peak gusts


    (AOM[NG&MAX] 3.2.7, pg 3-5)
  9. 9.) How long should the APU be operated before opening the bleed valves?
    2 minutes


    (AOM[NG&MAX] 3.8.6, pg 3-11)
  10. 10.) Can an airplane be dispatched on a revenue flt. if all lavatories are inop?
    No.
  11. 11.) With the speedbrake load alleviation system inop, what are the speed & weight limitations?
    -700 w/winglets = 320 kts & 143,000 lbs
  12. 12.) What is the Max. gear extension speed?
    270 kts / .82 mach


    (AOM [NG&MAX] 3.14.1, pg 3-21)
  13. 13.) What is the Max. Turbulence Penetration Speed above 15,000’?
    [NG]  280 kts / .76 Mach


    (AOM [NG&MAX] 3.2.3, pg 3-3)
  14. 14.) Can an aircraft be dispatched on a revenue flt. if the landing gear must remain down?
    No.
  15. 15.) When are the autothrottles Required to be disengaged?
    In SEVERE turbulence.


    (AOM [NG&MAX] 3.6.2)
  16. 16.) What is the minimum runway MU value for TO & Landing?
    TO or Landing is not authorized if the most current runway friction Mu report includes a value of 20 or Less for any section of the runway.

    (AOM 3.2.5, pg 3-3)
  17. 17.) What is the Max. gear extended speed?
    320 KIAS / .82 MACH


    (AOM [NG&MAX] 3.14.1, pg 3-21)
  18. 18.) What is the Max. gear retraction speed?
    235 KIAS


    (AOM [NG&MAX] 3.14.1, pg 3-21)
  19. 19.) When must AUTOBRAKES be used for landing?
    • - On any runway that is reported < 5-GOOD,
    • - Or, if the reported vis. is < 4000 RVR or ¾ mile,
    • - Or, if landing with < flaps 30 (e.g., single-eng. landing or abnormal config.)

    • Autobrakes, if operable, are to be used for landing in strong/gusty crosswinds
    • or when uniform brake application due to rudder input may be affected.

    (AOM, 3-14-2)
  20. 20.) What is the Max cabin differential for TO & landing?
    .125 psi
  21. 21.) How long should you wait after APU shutdown before turning the battery off?
    • - [NG] > 2 min.
    • - [Max] > 5 min.
    • after the APU GEN OFF BUS light extinguishes prior to positioning the battery switch OFF.

    (AOM, 3.8.6)
  22. 22.) When is Engine Anti-Ice required?
    - Operate with anti-ice on:

    • - During all ground and flight operations when icing conditions exist or are anticipated, except during climb and cruise below -40°C SAT.
    • - Prior to and during descent in all icing conditions, including temperatures below -40°C SAT.


    (AOM, 3.5)
  23. 23.) When can VNAV be engaged?
    Do not engage VNAV on a go-around/missed approach until flaps are fully retracted.

    (AOM 3.11.2, pg 3-18)
  24. 24.) Can an aircraft be dispatched on revenue flights if the aircraft must remain unpressurized?
    No.


    (AOM, 3.4.1)
  25. 25.) What are the minimum engine oil quantity requirements?
    • 60%NG / 66%Max (Non-maintenance station/base), OR
    • 70%(both) for flights departing from a maintenance base.

    The captain must arrange for engine oil servicing when terminating at a non-maintenance base when the oil quantity is <65% [70%Max]

    (Note: With oil quantities of <65NG/70M%, low quantity alerts may be experienced during initial TO & climb.)


    (AOM, 3.8.4)
  26. 26.) What are the engine starter duty cycle limitations?
    • - [NG] 
    •       - 2 minutes on with 10 sec. off 
    •            between start attempts
    •       - Motoring (fuel off): 15 minutes 

    • - [MAX]
    •      - 3 minutes ON, 10 sec. OFF      
    •            between start attempts.
    •      - Motoring: 5 minutes. A minimum of 5
    •            minutes is needed between the first
    •            two extended engine motorings.

    (AOM, 3.8.3, pg 3-14), ( Max AOM, 3.8.3)
  27. 27.) What is the Max. X-wind comp. for landing with braking action reported as 3-MED?
    15 KIAS

    (AOM, 3.2.7)
  28. 28.) What is the Max headwind component for HGS AIII mode?
    25 KIAS


    (AOM, 3.2.7)
  29. 29.) What is the Max. Turbulence Penetration Speed < 15,000’?
    250 KIAS


    (AOM [NG&MAX] 3.2.3, pg 3-3)
  30. 30.) What is the Minimum onboard fuel for ground operation of the electric hydraulic pumps?
    • - 1,675 pounds in the respective wing tank.
    • - But No Flt Deck crew action required if below, unless the
    •     amber HYDRAULIC PUMP OVERHEAT light comes on.

    - Mostly a caution for maintenance personnel.

    • * (Now just a caution, not a limitation, 11/19/20) *
    • (FOM bulletin, 20-28)
  31. 31.) What is the Maximum fuel imbalance?
    1,000 pounds


    (AOM, 3.12.1)
  32. 32.) How long should you wait before turning on Engine & APU bleeds after de-icing?
    1 Minute.


    (AOM, 3.5)
  33. 33.) What is the Safety Relief Differential pressure?
    - [NG]  9.10 psi
  34. 34.) When must the APU bleed air valve be closed?
    • - When Ground air is connected & isolation valve is OPEN,
    • - OR when isolation valve & # 2 engine bleed valve OPEN,
    • - OR when the #1 engine bleed valve is OPEN.

    - Note:  The APU bleed valve may be OPEN during engine start, provided engine power is not above idle.


    (AOM, 3.8.6)
  35. 35.) What is the maximum X-wind comp. for landing with RVR < 4000 or ¾ mile?
    15 KIAS


    (AOM, 3.2.7)
  36. 36.) What is the minimum altitude for disengaging the autopilot during approach?
    DA/DDA -50’, but not < 50 AGL.


    (AOM, 3.6.1)
  37. 37.) What is the normal battery voltage range?
    23-30 volts


    (AOM, 3.7, Table 3.12)
  38. 38.) What is the maximum brake temp for ground turn around on the -700?
    425º F.

     The Temp must be measured between 10 & 15 minutes after arrival parking.



    (AOM, 3.14.1)
  39. 39.) What 3 things should you do when landing with the RCC reported < 3-MED?
    • 1. - Flap 40 recommended
    • 2. - Apply MAX reverse thrust
    • 3. - Autobrakes required

    (AOM, 12.1.3.2)
  40. 40.) If extremely heavy precipitation is inadvertently encountered, what should you do?
    • ● Maintain the required turbulent air penetration airspeed.
    • ● Engine Start Switches—CONT.
    • ● Do not make thrust changes unless excessive airspeed variations occur.
    • ● If thrust changes are necessary, move the thrust levers very slowly.
    • ● Rapid thrust lever movements during flight in extremely heavy precipitation
    • may cause engine stall and damage.
    • ● Avoid changing thrust lever direction until engines have stabilized at a
    • selected setting.


    (AOM, 15.3.1)
  41. 41.) When is the use of LNAV prohibited?
    Do not use LNAV if the message “UNABLE REQD NAV PERF-RNP” is active.


    (AOM, 3.11.1)
  42. 42.) What is the Max. X-wind component for landing with braking action reported as 1-POOR?
    10 KIAS

    (AOM, 3.2.7)
  43. 43.) What is the Max. X-wind comp. for TO &
    Landing?
    •   35 KIAS

    (AOM, 3.2.7)
  44. 44.) When is verification of the overwing exit handle cover required?
    Prior to departure with passengers


    (AOM, 3.2.8)
  45. 45.) What is the maximum tire speed?
    • •  195 KIAS  [-700]
    • •  205 KIAS  [-800S and Max]

    (AOM, 3.2.3)
  46. 46.) What is the minimum ground turn around time for an -800 if the maximum quick turnaround weight is exceeded?
    • 48 minutes, non-reducible

    Note: Only applies to landings, not rejected TO's 


    (AOM, 3.14.1)
  47. 47.) What is the normal AC frequency?
    • 400 cps


    (FRM, 6.2.1.1)
  48. 48.) What is the requirement for starting the APU while airborne?
    • Only when directed by a QRH procedure or by
    • PWB performance considerations.

    (AOM, 3.8.6)
  49. 49.) Maximum external air pressure?
    60 psi.

    (AOM 3.4.1)
  50. 50.) Is the use of a pack authorized when a preconditioned air source is being used to heat or cool the aircraft?
    No.

    (AOM 3.4.1)
  51. 51.) What condition will require us to switch the igniters to the FLT position?
    - Severe turbulence.


    • Note:
    • * * * Used to be: * * *
    •  In, or in the vicinity of Moderate or Greater Precipitation, (moderate to heavy rain, hail, or sleet.) 
    • - In these conditions, you should also follow turbulent air penetration procedures.
    • * * * Now, Severe Precip (if not accompanied by severe turbulence) only requires the engine start switches to be moved to the CONT position. * * *

    (AOM, 15.3.1 - 15.4)
  52. 52.) Flight operation within ____ miles of thunderstorm activity should be avoided?
    • - Avoid ALL echoes by >5 NM
    • - When flight level temps are below 0°C, avoid all by >10 NM
    • - Avoid by >20 NM:
    •    - all echo tops above 15,000'
    •    - as well as anything you can't top by at least 5000', and
    •    - any time you are above 23,000'.
    • - Never fly near any echo with a top above 30,000'

    (FOM, 15.2.4)
  53. 53.) On the first flight of the day, operate engines at or near idle, after rollback, for a minimum of ____ minutes prior to applying takeoff thrust?
    5 minutes

    (AOM[NG&MAX] 3.8.2)
  54. 54.) Reverse thrust, if operative, must be used on all landings at a minimum of detent ___ unless a higher level is specified?
    Detent 2

    (AOM[NG&MAX] 3.8.5)
  55. 55.) What 2 things must be done before an aircraft can be towed forward?
    • - Both engines will be shut down, & 
    • - Hydraulic system A depressurized

    (AOM, 3.13)
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