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B737 Limitations

  1. 30m RWY.  What requirement exists with low visibility when operating at a 30m wide RWY?
    Runway centreline must be clearly visible in the prevailing conditions.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.2
  2. 30m RWY.  When is dispatch from or to a 30m runway not allowed?
    If nose gear steering is inoperative or one thrust reverser is inoperative.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.2
  3. 30m RWY.  When shall a diversion to an available 45m runway be performed?
    In the case of the following:

    • Jammed or restricted flight controls,
    • trailing edge flap asymmetry,
    • leading edge flap asymmetry,
    • leading edge flap/slat asymmetry, or
    • loss of system A or B hydraulics.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.2
  4. 30m RWY.  Is dispatch to/from a runway less than 30m wide allowed?
    No.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.2
  5. What is the performance category of the B737 for Virgin Australia operations?
    Cat C.VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.2
  6. What is the maximum/minimum runway slap allowed?
    +/- 2%

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.3
  7. # What is the maximum takeoff and landing tailwind component?
    15 knots (10 knots under FAA rules)

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.3
  8. What is Vmo?
    340 knots.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.3
  9. What is Mmo?
    .82M

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.3
  10. What is the maximum crosswind component for takeoff on a DRY 45m runway?
    34 knots.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.3
  11. What is the maximum crosswind component for takeoff on a WET 45m runway?
    25 knots

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.3
  12. What is the maximum crosswind component for takeoff on a DRY 30m runway?
    25 knots.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.3
  13. What is the maximum crosswind component for takeoff on a WET 30m runway?
    25 knots.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.3
  14. What is the maximum crosswind component for landing on a DRY and WET 45m runway?
    40 knots.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.3
  15. What is the maximum crosswind component for landing on a DRY and WET 30m runway?
    25 knots.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.3
  16. What if the limitation on crosswind for FOs to operate as PF on a 30m runway?
    Must have 300 hours on type and crosswind must not be greater than 10 knots.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.4
  17. How much must the crosswind limit be reduced by when asymmetric reverse thrust is used for a landing on a wet runway?
    5 knots.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.4
  18. # What is the penetration speed for severe turbulence?
    280 KIAS / .76M, whichever is lower for climb and descent.  250 KIAS can be used below 15000 feet if airplane gross weight is below max landing weight.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.4 and Supplementary Procedures - Adverse Weather - Turbulence - SP.16.26-26
  19. What is the recommended aircraft 'configuration' for severe turbulence penetration?
    • Yaw Damper..........On
    • Autothrottle..........Disengage
    • AUTOPLILOT..........CWS (disengage is sustained trimming occurs)
    • ENGINE START switched......FLT
    • Thrust...............................Set

    Delay Flap extension for as long as possible as the aircraft can withstand higher gust loads in the clean configuration.

    Supplementary Procedures - Adverse Weather - Turbulence - SP.16.26-26
  20. #  The operation of the HF radios is prohibited during what on the ground?
    Refueling.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.4
  21. What is the maximum in-flight difference between the Captains and the FO's Altimeters for RVSM operations?
    200 feet.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.4
  22. What is the maximum difference allowed on the ground between the Captains and the FO's Altimeters for RVSM operations?

    Sea Level to 5000 feet, and

    5001 feet to 10000 feet.
    Sea Level to 5000 feet - 50 feet.

    5001 feet to 10000 feet - 60 feet.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.4
  23. What is the maximum difference allowed on the ground between the Captains or the FO's Altimeters and Field Elevation for RVSM operations?
    75 feet.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.4
  24. Weight Limitations B738

    Maximum Taxi Weight?
    79,242 kgs

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.5
  25. Weight Limitations - B738

    Maximum Takeoff Weight?
    79,015 kgs.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.5
  26. Weight Limitations - B738

    Maximum Landing Weight?
    66,360 kgs.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.5
  27. Weight Limitations - B738

    Maximum Zero Fuel Weight?
    62,731 kgs.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.5
  28. Weight Limitations - B737

    Taxi, Takeoff, Landing & Zero Fuel?
    • 70,306 kgs
    • 70,080 kgs
    • 58,604 kgs
    • 55,202 kgs

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.5
  29. At what pressure will the relief valve activate?
    9.1 psi.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.6
  30. When can you not operate the air conditioning packs in HIGH for takeoff, approach or landing?
    When either one or both engine bleed air switches are ON. (Unless commanded to HIGH through a Non-Normal procedure.)

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.6
  31. # Can aileron trim be used with the autopilot engaged?
    No.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.6
  32. # What is the minimum height the autopilot can be engaged.
    400 feet.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.6
  33. # What is the minimum height the autopilot must be disengaged for single channel operation?
    50 feet.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.6
  34. # Autoland.  Maximum headwind?
    25 knots.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.6
  35. # Autoland.  Maximum Tailwind?
    15 knots.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.6
  36. # Autoland.  Maximum Croswind (Old - 723-852)?
    20 knots.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.6
  37. # Autoland. Maximum Crosswind (New - 853-897)?
    25 knots.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.6
  38. # What are the limits to glideslope for auto land?
    2.5 to 3.25 degrees.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.6
  39. # What are the configuration limits for auto land?
    Flap 30 or 40 with both engines operating.  

    For NEW (853-897) flap 30 with OEI may be utilised).

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.6
  40. # When is the use of LVL CHG prohibited?
    Below 1000 feet on final approach.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.7
  41. When must engine ignition be on?
    • Takeoff,
    • Landing,
    • Operations in heavy rain, and
    • During anti-ice operation.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.8
  42. # Is intentional use of reverse thrust in flight allowed?
    No.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.8
  43. # APU.  Maximum altitude with bleed and electrical load?
    10,000 feet.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.8
  44. # APU.  Maximum altitude with bleed only?
    17,000 feet.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.8
  45. # APU. Maximum altitude with electrical load only?
    41,000 feet.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.8
  46. APU Bleed valve must be closed when:
    • ground air is connected and isolation valve is open,
    • engine No 1 bleed valve is open, and
    • isolation and engine No 2 bleed valve is open.

    It may be open during engine start provide no more than idle thrust is used.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.8
  47. APU.  How many start attempts are allowed before cooling is required?
    3.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.8
  48. APU.  What is the minimum cooling period required after the maximum start attempts?
    15 mins.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.8
  49. # Flight Controls.  What is the maximum altitude allowed with flaps extended?
    20,000 feet.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.8
  50. # Flight Controls.  Is holding in icing conditions with flaps extended allowed?
    No.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.8
  51. Flight Controls.  What is the in-flight extension  limit for the speed brake?
    It cannot be extended beyond the FLIGHT DETENT.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.8
  52. # Flight Controls. Avoid what sort of control inputs?
    Rapid and large alternating control inputs. Especially in combination with large changes in pitch, roll or yaw.  They may result in structural failure at any speed.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.8
  53. # Flight Controls.  What is the altitude limit for the use of the speed brake in flight?
    Not below radio altitudes less than 1,000 feet.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.9
  54. What is the duty cycle for the alternate flap motor?
    • Allow 15 seconds between switch selections.
    • Allow 5 mins after a full extend/retract cycle of the flaps via the alternate method.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.9
  55. Fuel. What is the maximum tank fuel temperature?
    49 degrees C.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.10
  56. Fuel.  What is the minimum tank fuel temperature before takeoff and inflight?
    -43 degree C, or 3 degree C above the fuel freezing temperature limit.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.10
  57. Fuel.  What is the maximum imbalance allowed between main tanks 1 and 2?
    • Must be scheduled to be zero.
    • Random imbalances must no exceed 453 kgs (tai, takeoff, inflight and landing).

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.10
  58. Fuel.  What is the maximum amount of fuel allowed in the centre tank before the main tanks 1 and 2 must be full?
    453 kgs.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.10
  59. Can assumed thrust be used if anti-skid is inoperative?
    No.

    VOL 1 - Limitations - L.10.10
  60. When should the auto throttle be disconnected for a manual landing?
    Normally by 500 feet.

    If the autopilot is disconnected below 500 feet then the auto throttle should be disconnected at the same time.

    VOL 1 - Normal Procedures - Introduction - NP.11.4
  61. Which radio shall be used for all primary ATC communications.
    VHF-1.

    VOL 1 - Normal Procedures - Introduction - NP.11.5
  62. What is the limit for the FAF crossing height check?
    +/- 50 feet.  

    VOL 1 - Normal Procedures - Introduction - NP.11.11
  63. What is the CAUTION associated with the shoulder harness?
    Do not allow the shoulder harness straps to retract quickly.  Buckles can pull or damage circuit breakers.

    VOL 1 - Normal Procedures - Introduction - NP.11.17
  64. What is the "recommended" minimum quantity of oil during the Preliminary Preflight Procedure?
    11 liters.

    Notify the engineers if the level is approaching 11 litres remembering that the normal oil consumption is between 0.4 to 0.7 litres per hour.

    VOL 1 - Normal Procedures - Amplified Procedures - NP.21.1
  65. What is the minimum dispatch for crew oxygen for 2 crew and 3 crew?
    530 and 735 psi (using the most limiting temperature of 50 degrees C).

    DDG - Sect 2 - 35:Oxygen - 2.35-03.1
  66. How long before conducting the Stall Warning Test must the AC transfer busses be powered?
    4 minutes.

    VOL 1 - Normal Procedures - Amplified Procedures - NP.21.3
  67. Fuel.  What is the minimum amount of fuel allowed in the centre tank with the centre tank fuel pumps on for takeoff and climb?
    453 kgs.

    VOL 1 - Normal Procedures - Amplified Procedures - NP.21.16
  68. What is the minimum amount of fuel required in the related main tank before an ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC PUMP can be selected on?
    760 kgs.

    VOL 1 - Normal Procedures - Amplified Procedures - NP.21.17
  69. What is the minimum brake pressure required during the Preflight Procedure?
    2800 psi.

    VOL 1 - Normal Procedures - Amplified Procedures - NP.21.18
  70. What is the minimum hydraulic pressure required for both system A and B during the Preflight Procedure?
    2800 psi.

    VOL 1 - Normal Procedures - Amplified Procedures - NP.21.18
  71. What does the WARNING state, in the Before Stat Procedure, if push back is needed and the nose gear steering lockout pin is not installed?
    Do not pressurise hydraulic system A.  Unwanted tow bar movement can occur.

    VOL 1 - Normal Procedures - Amplified Procedures - NP.21.35
  72. Engine. What is the normal starter duty cycle?
    • Multiple start attempts are permitted but each start attempt is limited to 2 minutes.
    • A minimum of 10 seconds is required between each start attempt.

    VOL 1 - Normal Procedures - Amplified Procedures - NP.21.36
  73. Engine.  For extended engine motoring what is the duty cycle?
    • A maximum of 15 minutes with 2 minutes between the first 2 extended motorings, and then
    • 5 minutes with 10 minutes between each attempt for the third and subsequent extended motorings.

    VOL 1 - Normal Procedures - Amplified Procedures - NP.21.36
  74. Engine Start Limitations.  Engine Start switch fails to stay in GND to starter cutout RPM?
    Can cause a hot start.  Do not re-engage until the engine RPM is below 20% N2.

    VOL 1 - Normal Procedures - Amplified Procedures - NP.21.36
  75. Engine Start Limitations. When is the ABORTED ENGINE START checklist is to be conducted:
    • the N1 or N2 does not increase or increases very slowly after the EGT increases,
    • there is no oil pressure indication by the time that the engine is stable at idle,
    • the EGT does not increase by 15 seconds after the engine start lever is moved to IDLE detent, and
    • the EGT quickly nears or exceeds the start limit.

    VOL 1 - Normal Procedures - Amplified Procedures - NP.21.37
  76. Engine.  What is the maximum amount of N1 allowed for ground operations?
    Normally 30% and not above 40% without ATC approval.

    VOL 1 - Normal Procedures - Amplified Procedures - NP.21.37
  77. Engine.  What is the STARTER CUTOUT RPM?
    56% N2

    VOL 1 - Normal Procedures - Amplified Procedures - NP.21.38
  78. Engine.  What must occur prior to takeoff (wrt engine warm up)?
    You must verify an increase in oil temperature prior to takeoff.

    VOL 1 - Normal Procedures - Amplified Procedures - NP.21.41
  79. Engine.  What is the minimum recommended amount of time to run the engines at idle prior to takeoff?
    2 minutes.

    VOL 1 - Normal Procedures - Amplified Procedures - NP.21.41
  80. What is the CAUTION relating to the taxi light in the TAKEOFF Procedures?
    The TAXI light shall be selected OFF prior to commencement of the takeoff to avoid heat damage to electrical wiring if inadvertently left ON following gear retraction.

    VOL 1 - Normal Procedures - Amplified Procedures - NP.21.41
  81. During the takeoff roll, what is the latest the thrust should be set by?
    60 knots.

    VOL 1 - Normal Procedures - Amplified Procedures - NP.21.43
  82. Can VNAV be used for a NADP 2 departure? If not how is it flown?
    No.

    At 1,000 feet AFE engage LVL CHG and "bug up".  Then maintain "bug up" speed to 3,000 feet AFE then bug desired speed or engage VNAV.

    VOL 1 - Normal Procedures - Amplified Procedures - NP.21.45
  83. When should VNAV not be armed for takeoff?
    If windshear conditions are expected.

    VOL 1 - Normal Procedures - Amplified Procedures - NP.21.45
  84. What is the bank angle limit WRT flap retraction?
    Not above 15 degrees AOB until reaching V2 + 15.

    VOL 1 - Normal Procedures - Amplified Procedures - NP.21.46
  85. What must the Bank Angle selector be set to above FL300 and when must it be returned to 25 degrees?
    10 degrees and at top of descent.

    VOL 1 - Normal Procedures - Amplified Procedures - NP.21.49
  86. What is the minimum speed allowed when above FL300 and the LNAV and/or VNAV is disengaged?
    Amber band +10 knots.

    VOL 1 - Normal Procedures - Amplified Procedures - NP.21.49
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