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Limitations Set B (non-bold items) - Frontier Airbus A320

  1. Flt Maneuvering Load Acceleration Limits in CLEAN Config  FOM II, 2.05 p1
    Rev 75 8/8/2019
    -1.0g to +2.5g
  2. Flt Maneuvering Load Acceleration Limits w/Flaps and/or Slats extended  FOM II, 2.05 p1
    Rev 75 8/8/2019
    0.0g to +2.0g
  3. Maximum Runway Altitude   FOM II, 2.05.2
    9200'
  4. Definition of Narrow Runway & which aircraft can use them
    (no longer a memory item)
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~
    FOM II, 2.05.4
    Rev 93, 7/28/2025
    148'/45m minimum width for (almost) all aircraft

    EXCEPT: A320-CEO - Acft 227-229

    A321-NEO - Acft 601-699

    can use narrow runways - 100'/30m minimum widthalso - auto lands prohibited on narrow runways (less than 148'/45m wide) per 2.10 p4
  5. Minimum Runway Width   FOM II, 2.05 p5 (Aug 2017)
    100' (30m)

    100 feet (30 meters)
  6. Diversion to a normal runway is recommended in case of:   FOM II,  2.05.3
    • Rudder Jam
    • Rudder Pedal Jam
    • Yam damper fault
    • All failures leading to the loss of nose wheel steering
  7. Max wind for passenger door operation?
    (no longer a memory item)
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~
    FOM II, 2.05 p6
    Rev 89, 11/13/2023
    65 kts
  8. Max Wind for Cargo Door Operation?
    (no longer a memory item)
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~
    FOM II, 2.05 p6
    Rev 89, 11/13/2023
    40 kts / *50 kts*

    (50 knots if nose into the wind or if the cargo door is on the leeward side), fwd & aft doors must be closed before wind exceeds 65 kts
  9. Max gear speed - in flight VLE
    (no longer a memory item)
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~
    FOM II, 2.05 p6
    Rev 87, 10/24/2022
    VLE - 280 knots / .67 Mach
  10. Max speed to Extend the Landing Gear - VLO
    (no longer a memory item)
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~
    FOM II 2.05 p6
    Rev 87, 10/24/2022
    VLO (Extend) 250 knots / .60 Mach
  11. Max speed to Retract the Landing Gear VLO(RET)
    (no longer a memory item)
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~
    FOM II 2.05 p6
    Rev 87, 10/24/2022
    VLO (RET) 220 knots / .54 Mach
  12. PRESSURIZATION:
    Maximum Positive Differential (cabin) Pressure  
    Maximum Negative Differential (cabin) Pressure
    Safety Relief Valve Setting

    FOM II,  2.10 p.1
    9.0 psi

    -1 psi

    8.6 psi
  13. Below what differential Pressure can the Ram Air Door be opened   FOM II, 2.10.1
    <1 psi. The door won't open, even if selected open, if greater than 1 psi
  14. AVIONICS VENTILLATION: FOM II, 2.10.1
    The airplane electrical system should not be powered for more than ____ (time) without a cooling system when the outside air temperature is above _____.
    • OAT 49o C = No Limitation
    • OAT 55o C = 2 hour limit
    • OAT 60o C = 1 hour limit
    • OAT 64o C = 1/2 hour limit
  15. APU Starter Duty Cycle  FOM II, 2.10.2

    how many cycles allowed?
    cool down period between each?
    cool down after a set of attempted starts?
    • 3 cycles at a time
    • 1 minute cool down between each start
    • 60 minutes after the 3 cycles
  16. APU Limits:   FOM II, 2.10.2

    Maximum N speed
    Maximum EGT
    Max EGT for start below 35,000'
    Max EGT for start above 35,000'
    • 107% max N speed
    • 675o C max EGT
    • 1090o C below 35,000'
    • 1120o C above 35,000'
  17. APU: Maximum Altitude for APU electrical & start.  FOM II, 2.10 p2
    39,000'
  18. APU: Maximum altitude for APU battery start  (FOM II, 2.10 p2)
    25,000'
  19. APU: Maximum Altitude for APU pneumatics (1 pack w/electrical)   FOM II, 2.10 p2
    22,500'
  20. APU: Maximum Altitude for APU assisted Engine Start ... FOM II, 2.10 p2
    20,000'
  21. APU: Maximum Altitude for APU pneumatics (2 packs w/electrical)  ..  FOM II, 2.10 p2
    15,000'
  22. APU: air bleed cannot be used for:  FOM II, 2.10 p2
    wing anti-ice
  23. what is the restriction on Open Descent use?
    (not a memory item)
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~
    FOM II, p. 2.10.3
    Rev 89, 11/13/2023
    the use of the AutoPilot or Flight Director in OPEN DES or DES mode is not permitted inside the FAF or below 1,000 AGL on a visual approach
  24. With an inoperative engine, it is not permitted to use the autopilot to perform non-precision approaches in which modes?   FOM II, 2.10.3
    • FINAL APP
    • NAV V/S
    • NAV/FPA (not applicable on aircaft 205-216, 220, 223 & 227-232, and all A321)
    • Only the FD (Flight Director) use is authorized
  25. What is visibility requirement for AUTOPILOT use (on approach)?
    (not memory item & no longer a limitation?)
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~
    FOM II, p. 2.10 p3 
    Rev 75 - 8/8/2019
    when visibility is less than 4000 RVR or 3/4 mile, the approach must be flown with the autopilot(s) engaged, if operable
  26. Auto land may be conducted when the following conditions are satisfied:   FOM II, 2.10.4
    • CAT II/III runway
    • CAT II/III aircraft
    • crew is CAT II/III trained
    • altitude below 9200' (A319, A320-CEO & NEO, A321-NEO)
    • altitude below 5750' (A321-CEO)
    • appropriate ground facilities are operational
    • wind is within limits
    • braking action is fair or better

    • AUTOLAND:
    • NOT authorized on runways >100' wide
    • NOT allowed below -1000' pressure altitude
    • NOT authorized in Fairbanks on acft 203, 223, and 902-949
  27. AUTOLAND required:
    (is a Memory Item)
    (FOM II, 2.10 p4)
    Rev 93 7/28/2025
    AT or BELOW 2400 RVR or 1/2 mile
  28. AUTOLAND - WIND LIMITS
    (no longer a memory item)
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~
    FOM II, 2.10 p6
    Rev 89, 11/13/2023
    • A320-CEO, A320-NEO, A321-CEO
    • 30 knots Headwind
    • 15 knots Crosswind
    • 10 knots Tailwind

    Wind correction: VLS + wind correction = 5 to 15 knots

    • A321-NEO
    • Headwind - 15 knots
    • Crosswind - 10 knots
    • Tailwind - 10 knots

    Wind correction: VLS + wind correction = 5 to 15 knots
  29. AUTOLAND braking action must be:  (FOM II, 2.10 p4)
    Fair or Better
  30. Autobrakes (if available) are required for all Cat III approaches in which settings for what runway lengths?   FOM II, 2.10.4
    • runways less than 8000' - Medium
    • runways 8000' or longer - Low or Medium
  31. Performance Limits below 500'   FOM II, 2.10.5
    glideslope deviation
    localizer deviation
    airspeed limits
    max rate of descent (vertical speed)
    minimum airspeed
    maximum bank angle
    minimum & maximum pitch angle
    • Gildeslope Deviation..... < 1 dot
    • Localizer Deviation....... < 1/4 dot
    • Airspeed........... +/- 5 knots of target
    • Max rate of descent...... 1000 fpm
    • Airspeed not below.......VLS
    • Bank not to exceed.....7o
    • -2.5o </= Pitch </= 10o
    • ------------ END ----------------
  32. MAX continuous load per generator ___
    Max continuous load per TR ___
    FOM II, 2.10.6
    • 100% (90 kva)
    • 200 a
  33. ENGINE THRUST SETTINGS:
    ---------------------
    TOGA limit (normal) __/__ (time & temp)
    TOGA limit w/engine failure __/__ (time & temp)
    ---------------------
    MCT limit ____o C
    Starting limit ____o C
    FOM II,  2.10 p6
    • 5 minutes / 950o C
    • 10 minutes / 950o C
    • ---------------------
    • MCT 915o C
    • Starting 725o C
  34. Engine Oil limits    FOM II, 2.10.6

    Max continuous oil temp
    Max transient oil temp (15 minutes)
    Min starting oil temp
    Min oil temp for takeoff
    • 140o C - Max continuous oil temp
    • 155o C - Max transient oil temp (15 minutes)
    • -40o C - Min starting oil temp
    • -10o C - Min oil temp for takeoff
  35. Engine Starter Limitations  (FOM II, 2.10 p7)
    • 4 cycles, 2 minutes each, maximum
    • 20 seconds re-oiling between each start
    • after 4 cycles, 15 minutes cooling
    • do not engage starter above 20% N2
  36. Maximum tailwind & crosswind for engine start
    A321-NEO
    not a memory item
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~
    FOM II, 2.10.9
    Rev 93, 7/28/2025
    • A320-NEO:
    • 45kts . . . max crosswind to start
    • 35kts . . . max engine crosswind at takeoff

    • A321-NEO:
    • 10 knot tailwind max for engine start (no longer in FOM)
    • 35 knot crosswind max for engine start
  37. (Big89) When can/can't you use Reduced Thrust (Flex)  
    FOM II, 2.10.9
    Rev 93, 7/28/2025
    • 1. slippery or contaminated runways
    • 2. suspected, reported, or known windshear is present (e.g. predictive windshear alerts, or ATC-issued windshear alerts for the departure runway or departure path)
    • 3. when a special departure procedures specifies full thrust for takeoff
    • ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    • "Mel's Cows Perform @ 25%
    • ------------------------
    • MEL's - permitted with inop item
    • Contaminated / slippery runways
    • OAT - not lower than flat rating temp or OAT
    • Windshear - suspected, reported or known
    • Special Departure procedure requires it
    • Performance does/does not allow it
    • @25% - reduction must not exceed 25% of full rated thrust
    •      Not >than ISA +60o C for A319
    •      Not >than ISA +53o C for A320
    •      Not >than ISA +43o C for A321
  38. Fuel Temperature Limits  
    FOM II, 2.10.10
    REV 87 10/24/2022

    minimum & maximum temperatures
    • Jet A fuel
    • minimum -36o C (aft 230-235, 301-399, 601-699)
    • Maximum 55oC (aft 206-229, 236-238, 701-799)
  39. MAX hydraulic pressure   FOM II, 2.10.9
    3200 psi
  40. Landing Gear Parameters: Max brake temperature for takeoff
    FOM II, 2.10 p10 (Aug 2017)
    300o C with brake fans off
  41. Minimum Oxygen Pressures for 2/3/4 crew members  (@ 50 deg C)
    FOM II, 2.10.13

    (1) Acft 902-953, 201-219, 228-299
    (2) Acft 220-227, all A321's
    (3) A320 NEO (pilot / pilot + jumpseater)

    (4) crew O2 bottle lasts ___ minutes
    FOM II,  2.10 p.11
    • (1) 600 / 800 / 1000 (2 pilots / 2 +1 jmpstr / 2 +2)
    • (2) 800 / 1100 / 1400 (2 pilots / 2 +1 jmpstr / 2 +2)
    • (3) 600 (1 pilot), 800 (1 pilot & 1 jumpseater)

    • (4) Provides protection against smoke with 100% oxygen for all crew members during 15 minutes at 8000' cabin altitude
    • (worst-case #'s, based on 50o C temps)
  42. Minimum Battery Voltage
    FOM II 3.07 p3
    Rev 86, 7/28/2022
    25.5 volts w/battery switches off

    if ground power is supplying power, battery voltage check is not required.

    if not 25.5 volts, charge about 20 minutes to get above 25.5 w/batt switches in AUTO

    • Battery Charging Check
    • Battery switches OFF, then ON. Charging level should be less than 60amps and decreasing within 10 seconds
  43. ENGINE after-start stabilization time
    FOM II 3.13 p3
    REV 87 10/24/2022
    • 2 minutes - CEO's
    • 3 minutes - A320 NEO's
    • 5 minutes - A321 NEO's if engines had been shut down for >2hrs
  44. APU start limit after landing
    FOM II 3.37 p2
    REV 87 10/24/2022
    delay the start of the APU at least TWO minutes after stowing the thrust reversers to avoid the "ENG 1(2) OVTHR PROT FAULT" ECAM
  45. Post-Flight ENGINE Idle time
    FOM II 3.47 p.2
    REV 87, 10/24/2022
    THREE minutes after thrust levers are set to idle after landing
  46. Recommended Turbulent Air Penetration Speed      
    A320-CEO
    (no longer a memory item)
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~
    FOM II, 5.45 p17
    Rev 87, 10/24/2022
    250 kt - Below FL200

    275 kt - FL200 to FL 310

    0.76 Mach - above FL310
  47. Recommended Turbulent Air Penetration Speed      
    A320-NEO
    (no longer a memory item)
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~
    FOM II, 5.45 p16
    Rev 87, 10/24/2022
    260 kt - Below FL200

    280 kt - FL200 to FL 310

    0.76 Mach - above FL310
  48. Recommended Turbulent Air Penetration Speed     
    A321 (CEO & NEO)
    (no longer a memory item)
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~
    FOM II, 5.45 p16
    Rev 87, 10/24/2022
    270 kt - below FL200

    300 kt - FL200 to FL 310

    0.76 Mach - above FL310
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Limitations Set B (non-bold items) - Frontier Airbus A320
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Frontier Airbus A320 Limitations (Set B) non-Bold items
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