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(1)
M Localization DU Title DU identification DU date
LIM-AFS-20 Automatic Landing in Johannesburg 00013685.0001001 25 APR 13
Criteria: A320
Applicable to: ALL
Impacted DU: NONE
LIM-AFS-20 Autoland Databases with Honeywell ADIRU 00016880.0070001 25 NOV 15
Criteria: P3510, P3790, P4087, P4419, P4425, P6125, P6985, P7397, P9333, SA
Applicable to: ALL
Impacted DU: NONE
(1) Evolution code : N=New, R=Revised, E=Effectivity
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Ident.: LIM-INT-00019839.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
This FCOM chapter contains the following operating limitations, related to the aircraft and associated
systems:
‐ The Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) limitations,
‐ Other limitations recommended by Airbus, that are not included in the AFM.
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LIMITATIONS
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LIM-AFS-10 General
Autopilot Function.................................................................................................................................................... A
Flight Management Function................................................................................................................................... B
Use of NAV Mode................................................................................................................................................... C
Use of FLS  .....................................................................................................................................................D
LIM-AFS-20 Automatic Approach, Landing and Rollout

ILS Category II.........................................................................................................................................................A
Special Authorization CAT II (SA CAT II)............................................................................................................... B
Other than Standard CAT II (OTS CAT II)............................................................................................................. C
ILS Category III Fail Passive (Single).....................................................................................................................D
ILS Category III Fail Operational (Dual)..................................................................................................................E
Engine-Out............................................................................................................................................................... F
Maximum Wind Conditions for ILS/MLS  CAT II or CAT III and for GLS  CAT I..................................... G
Automatic Landing................................................................................................................................................... H
Automatic Landing in Johannesburg........................................................................................................................ I
Autoland Databases with Honeywell ADIRU........................................................................................................... J
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AUTOPILOT FUNCTION
Applicable to: ALL
Ident.: LIM-AFS-10-10-00019567.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
The autopilot can be used with the following minimum values:

Ident.: LIM-AFS-10-10-00019753.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
At takeoff 100 ft AGL or 5 s after liftoff

Ident.: LIM-AFS-10-10-00019568.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
In non-precision approach using F-LOC  or F-G/S  (FLS 

200 ft AGL
function)
In non-precision approach using FINAL APP  , NAV FPA, NAV
250 ft AGL
V/S, TRK FPA, HDG V/S
Ident.: LIM-AFS-10-10-00019746.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
In circling approach 500 ft AGL

Ident.: LIM-AFS-10-10-00019747.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
ILS/MLS  approach when CAT1 is displayed on the FMA 160 ft AGL

GLS  approach when AUTOLAND is not displayed on the FMA 160 ft AGL
ILS/MLS  approach when CAT2 or CAT3 (single or dual) is
0 ft AGL if autoland
displayed on the FMA
Ident.: LIM-AFS-10-10-00019748.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
PAR approach (Precision Approach Radar) 250 ft AGL

Note: ‐ The use of the AP and/or FD is authorized in PAR
approach, with HDG V/S or TRK FPA.
‐ PAR approaches may be subject to operational
approval.
Ident.: LIM-AFS-10-10-00019750.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
After a manual go-around 100 ft AGL

Ident.: LIM-AFS-10-10-00019751.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
In all other phases 500 ft AGL

Note: The use of the AP or FD in OP DES or DES mode is not
permitted in approach, unless the FCU altitude is set to, or
above, MDA (MDH) or 500 ft AGL, whichever is the highest.
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FLIGHT MANAGEMENT FUNCTION

Applicable to: ALL
Ident.: LIM-AFS-10-20-00020069.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
FMGS lateral and vertical navigation is certified for:

‐ After takeoff, en route, and terminal area operations
‐ Navigation within RNAV/RNP airspace
‐ Instrument approach procedures (except ILS, LOC, LOC B/C, LDA, SDF, GLS  , MLS  and
FLS  final approaches)
‐ Missed approach procedures.
The FLS  function is certified for:
‐ RNAV, RNAV (GNSS), GPS, VOR, VOR/DME, NDB, NDB/DME instrument approach procedures,
using FMS navigation for lateral and vertical navigation
‐ LOC, ILS (GS out), or LOC B/C instrument approaches, using FMS navigation for vertical
navigation, associated with LOC or LOC B/C for lateral navigation.
Approval of the FMGS is based on the assumption that the navigation database is validated for
intended use.
Obstacle clearance and adherence to airspace constraints remains a flight crew responsibility.
Fuel, time predictions/performance information is provided for advisory purposes only.
TAKEOFF IN GPS PRIMARY 
For certain airports, where the difference between the local coordinate system and WGS 84
(geodesic standard used by GPS, FMS) is not negligible, a map shift may occur after takeoff.
The flight crew must deselect the GPS for takeoff from these airports, until a safe altitude is
reached.
Ident.: LIM-AFS-10-20-00020070.0002001 / 17 MAR 17
NAVIGATION PERFORMANCE
The navigation accuracy depends on:
‐ IRS drift, or
‐ One of the following:
• Radio navaid availability, or
• Elapsed time since last computation of radio navaid position.
RNP accuracy with GPS PRIMARY  is:
With AP OFF With AP OFF
With AP ON (1)
and FD ON (1) and FD OFF
En route 1 NM 1 NM 1.1 NM
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In terminal area 0.5 NM 0.51 NM 0.51 NM
0.3 NM with F-LOC
 deviation
In approach 0.3 NM 0.3 NM
Not authorized without
F-LOC  deviation
(1)
‐ In NAV (all phases), or
‐ In F-LOC  (approach phase)
Ident.: LIM-AFS-10-20-00020389.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
DEGRADED SITUATION
If GPS PRIMARY LOST  is displayed on the PFD, the navigation accuracy remains sufficient
for RNP operations provided that, the RNP value is checked or entered on the MCDU and HIGH
ACCURACY is displayed.
USE OF NAV MODE

Applicable to: ALL
Ident.: LIM-AFS-10-30-00020334.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
AFTER TAKEOFF
NAV mode may be used after takeoff provided that:
‐ GPS PRIMARY  is available, or
‐ The flight crew checked the FMGS takeoff updating.
Ident.: LIM-AFS-10-30-00020335.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
IN TERMINAL AREA
NAV mode may be used in terminal area provided that:
‐ GPS PRIMARY  is available, or
‐ the appropriate RNP is checked or entered on the MCDU, and HIGH accuracy is displayed, or
‐ FMS navigation is crosschecked with navaid raw data.

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Ident.: LIM-AFS-10-30-00020336.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
APPROACH BASED ON RADIO NAVAIDS

A navaids approach may be performed in NAV, APP NAV or FINAL APP, with AP or FD engaged,
provided that:
‐ If GPS PRIMARY  is available, the reference navaid may be unserviceable, or the airborne
radio equipment may be inoperative, or not installed, provided that an operational approval is
obtained
‐ If GPS PRIMARY is not available, the reference navaid and the corresponding airborne radio
equipment must be serviceable, tuned and monitored during the approach.
Note: FLS  is the recommended managed lateral and vertical guidance mode for radio
navaids approach.
Ident.: LIM-AFS-10-30-00020337.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
RNAV APPROACH
An RNAV(RNP) approach may be performed, with GPS PRIMARY not available, only if the radio
navaid coverage supports the RNP value and HIGH accuracy is displayed on the MCDU with the
specified RNP, and an operational approval is obtained.
An RNAV(GNSS) approach may be performed provided that GPS PRIMARY  is available.
Refer to Guidance Modes per Approach Types
Note: FLS  is the recommended managed lateral and vertical guidance mode for RNAV
approach.
USE OF FLS 
Ident.: LIM-AFS-10-00020808.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
APPROACH BASED ON RADIO NAVAIDS

A navaids approach may be flown with the FLS provided that:
‐ F-APP capability is displayed on FMA
In this case, the reference navaids may be unserviceable, or the airborne radio equipment may
be inoperative, or not installed, provided that an operational approval is obtained.
‐ F-APP + RAW capability is displayed on FMA.
In this case, the reference navaids and the corresponding airborne radio equipment must be
serviceable, tuned and monitored during the approach.

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An ILS (G/S out), LOC, or LOC-B/C approach may be flown with the lateral LOC (LOC-B/C) mode
and with the F-G/S mode of FLS function provided that:
‐ F-APP capability is displayed on FMA
In this case, the reference navaids may be unserviceable, or the airborne radio equipment may
be inoperative, or not installed, provided that an operational approval is obtained.
‐ F-APP + RAW capability is displayed on FMA.
In this case, the reference navaids and the corresponding airborne radio equipment must be
serviceable, tuned and monitored during the approach.
RNAV(GNSS) APPROACH
An RNAV(GNSS) approach with LNAV minimum may be flown with the FLS provided that the
F-APP capability is displayed on FMA.
An RNAV(GNSS)approach with LNAV/VNAV minimum must be flown with the FLS provided that
the F-APP capability is displayed on FMA.

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ILS CATEGORY II
Ident.: LIM-AFS-20-00020136.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
Minimum decision height...................................................................................................... 100 ft AGL

At least one autopilot must be engaged in APPR mode, and CAT 2 or CAT 3 SINGLE or CAT 3
DUAL must be displayed on the FMA.
For manual landing, AP should be disconnected no later than 80 ft AGL.
SPECIAL AUTHORIZATION CAT II (SA CAT II)

Ident.: LIM-AFS-20-00020138.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL

With HUD  , the flight crew must use the HUD to monitor the approach and perform an automatic
landing or a manual landing. If the flight crew performs an automatic approach without automatic
landing, the autopilot must be disengaged no later than at 80 ft AGL.
Without HUD, the flight crew must perform an automatic landing.
OTHER THAN STANDARD CAT II (OTS CAT II)

Ident.: LIM-AFS-20-00020139.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL

With HUD  , the flight crew must use the HUD to monitor the approach and perform an automatic
landing or a manual landing. If the flight crew performs an automatic approach without automatic
landing, the autopilot must be disengaged no later than at 80 ft AGL.
Without HUD, the flight crew must perform an automatic landing.
ILS CATEGORY III FAIL PASSIVE (SINGLE)

Ident.: LIM-AFS-20-00020140.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
Minimum decision height........................................................................................................ 50 ft AGL

A/THR must be used in selected or managed speed.
At least one autopilot must be engaged in APPR mode, and CAT 3 SINGLE or CAT 3 DUAL must be
displayed on the FMA.

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ILS CATEGORY III FAIL OPERATIONAL (DUAL)

Ident.: LIM-AFS-20-00020141.0004001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
Alert height............................................................................................................................ 100 ft AGL

A/THR must be used in selected or managed speed.
Both autopilots must be engaged in APPR mode, and CAT 3 DUAL must be displayed on the FMA.
 CAT III with DH:
Minimum Decision Height.................................................................................................25 ft AGL
 CAT III without DH:
Minimum Runway Visual Range..............................................................................................75 m
ENGINE-OUT
Ident.: LIM-AFS-20-00020142.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
CAT II and CAT III fail passive autoland are only approved in configuration FULL, and if engine-out
procedures are completed before reaching 1 000 ft in approach.
MAXIMUM WIND CONDITIONS FOR ILS/MLS  CAT II OR CAT III AND FOR GLS  CAT I
Ident.: LIM-AFS-20-00020144.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
Headwind : 30 kt
Tailwind : 10 kt
Crosswind : 20 kt
Note: Wind limitation is based on the surface wind reported by ATC. If the wind displayed on the
ND exceeds the above-noted autoland limitations, but the tower reports a surface wind
within the limitations, then the autopilot can remain engaged. If the tower reports a surface
wind beyond limitations, only CAT I automatic approach without autoland can be performed.

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AUTOMATIC LANDING
Applicable to: ALL
Ident.: LIM-AFS-20-10-00020149.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
ILS/MLS  CAT II and CAT III autoland and GLS  CAT I autoland are approved in CONF 3 and CONF FULL.
Ident.: LIM-AFS-20-10-00020150.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Automatic landing is demonstrated:

- With CAT II and CAT III ILS/MLS  beam and CAT I GLS  beam.
Ident.: LIM-AFS-20-10-00020151.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
- With a glide slope angle between -2.5 ° and -3.15 °

Ident.: LIM-AFS-20-10-00020152.0007001 / 17 MAR 17
- With an airport elevation at or below 6 500 ft

Ident.: LIM-AFS-20-10-00020155.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Automatic landing is not allowed below -1 000 ft pressure altitude.

Ident.: LIM-AFS-20-10-00020156.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Automatic rollout performance is approved on dry and wet runways, but performance on snow-covered or icy runways was
not demonstrated.
Ident.: LIM-AFS-20-10-00020158.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Automatic landing system performance is demonstrated with CAT II or CAT III ILS/MLS  airport installation. However,
automatic landing in CAT I or better weather conditions is possible on CAT I ground installations or on CAT II/III ground
installations when ILS/MLS  sensitive areas are not protected, if the following precautions are taken:
‐ The airline checked that the ILS/MLS  beam quality, and the effect of the terrain profile before the runway have no
adverse effect on AP/FD guidance. Particularly, the effect of terrain profile within 300 m before the runway threshold
must be evaluated
‐ The flight crew is aware that LOC or G/S beam fluctuations, independent of the aircraft system, may occur. The PF is
prepared to immediately disconnect the autopilot, and to take the appropriate action, should not satisfactory guidance
occur
‐ At least CAT2 capability is displayed on the FMA and the flight crew uses CAT II/III procedures
‐ Visual references are obtained at an altitude appropriate for the CAT I approach. If not, a go-around must be
performed.
AUTOMATIC LANDING IN JOHANNESBURG

Ident.: TDU / LIM-AFS-20-00013685.0001001 / 25 APR 13
Applicable to: ALL
Impacted DU: NONE
Automatic landing is not permitted on Johannesburg 03R/21L runways.

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AUTOLAND DATABASES WITH HONEYWELL ADIRU

Ident.: TDU / LIM-AFS-20-00016880.0070001 / 25 NOV 15
Applicable to: ALL
Impacted DU: NONE
The below table provides for each concerned airport, the dates when the following limitations begin:
‐ AUTOLAND is not allowed
‐ ROLLOUT is not allowed.
CAT II approaches without AUTOLAND are still allowed.
Airport code Airport Location Month/Year
PAFA FAIRBANKS INTL AK USA September 2016
PANC ANCHORAGE INTL AK USA June 2018
Note: This limitation is applicable until end of 2020. From 2021, without a revision of this
limitation, AUTOLAND and ROLLOUT will not be allowed on any airport.
The above limitations do not apply if three new ADIRU with updated magnetic variation tables are
installed and Operators ensure previous standards are not installed.

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LIM-AG-F_CTL Flight Maneuvering Load Acceleration Limits

Flight Maneuvering Load Acceleration Limits......................................................................................................... A
LIM-AG-OPS Operational Parameters

Environmental Envelope.......................................................................................................................................... A
Airport Operations and Wind Limitations.................................................................................................................B
LIM-AG-SPD Speeds
Cockpit Window Open Maximum Speed.................................................................................................................A
Maximum Flaps/Slats Speeds................................................................................................................................. B
Maximum Operating Speed VMO/MMO................................................................................................................. C
Maximum Speeds with the Landing Gear Extended.............................................................................................. D
Maximum Tire Speed.............................................................................................................................................. E
Minimum Control Speeds........................................................................................................................................ F
Taxi Speed.............................................................................................................................................................. G
Wipers Maximum Operating Speed........................................................................................................................ H
LIM-AG-WGHT Weights
Weight Limitations....................................................................................................................................................A
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FLIGHT MANEUVERING LOAD ACCELERATION LIMITS

Ident.: LIM-AG-F_CTL-00020793.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
Clean configuration...........................................................................................................-1 g to +2.5 g

Other configurations............................................................................................................. 0 g to +2 g
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ENVIRONMENTAL ENVELOPE
Ident.: LIM-AG-OPS-00020282.0023001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
AIRPORT OPERATIONS AND WIND LIMITATIONS

Applicable to: ALL
Ident.: LIM-AG-OPS-ARPT_WIND-00020145.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
RUNWAY SLOPE
Runway slope (mean)................................................................................................................ ±2 %
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RUNWAY ALTITUDE
Runway altitude......................................................................................................................9 200 ft
NOMINAL RUNWAY WIDTH

Nominal runway width................................................................................................................ 45 m
Minimal runway width................................................................................................................. 30 m
WIND FOR TAKEOFF AND LANDING

Maximum demonstrated crosswind (takeoff and landing).................................. 38 kt (gust included)
Note: ‐ The maximum demonstrated crosswind value is not an Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
limitation : It is the maximum crosswind condition experienced during the aircraft
certification campaign.
‐ Airbus recommends that operators should not intentionally operate in crosswinds that
exceed this value.
TAILWIND TAKEOFF
Maximum tailwind for takeoff......................................................................................................15 kt
TAILWIND LANDING
Maximum tailwind for landing ................................................................................................... 15 kt
Note: For maximum tailwind for automatic landing and rollout, Refer to LIM-AFS-20 Maximum
Wind Conditions for ILS/MLS (If Installed) CAT II or CAT III and for GLS (If Installed) CAT
I.
Note: For landing with a tailwind greater than 10 kt, FLAPS FULL is recommended.

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PASSENGER AND CARGO DOORS OPERATION

The following are the wind limitations for passenger and cargo doors operation:
‐ The maximum wind for passenger door operation is 65 kt
‐ The maximum wind for FWD and aft cargo door operation is 40 kt (or 50 kt, if the aircraft nose is
into the wind, or if the FWD and aft cargo doors are on the leeward side)
‐ The FWD and aft cargo doors must be closed before the wind speed exceeds 65 kt.
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED CROSSWIND ON WET AND CONTAMINATED RUNWAYS

Runway Surface Conditions
Maximum Crosswind for Maximum Crosswind for
ESF(1) or
Runway State or / and Runway Contaminant Takeoff (Gust included) Landing (Gust included)
PIREP(2)
Damp
Wet
Up to 3 mm (1/8'') of water
Slush
Up to 3 mm (1/8'')
Good 38 kt 38 kt
Dry snow
Up to 3 mm (1/8'')
Wet snow
Up to 3 mm (1/8'')
Frost
Compacted snow Good to
29 kt 29 kt
OAT at or below -15 °C Medium
Dry snow
More than 3 mm (1/8''), up to 100 mm (4'')
Wet snow
More than 3 mm (1/8''), up to 30 mm (6/5'')
Compacted snow Medium 25 kt 25 kt
OAT above -15 °C
Dry snow over compacted snow
Wet snow over compacted snow
Slippery when wet
Water
More than 3 mm (1/8''), up to 12.7 mm (1/2'') Medium
20 kt 20 kt
Slush to Poor
More than 3 mm (1/8''), up to 12.7 mm (1/2'')
Ice (cold & dry) Poor 15 kt 15 kt
(1) ESF: Estimated Surface Friction
(2) PIREP: Pilot Report of Braking Action

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Note: The maximum crosswind values given in the above table are recommended values
based on computations.
Ident.: LIM-AG-OPS-ARPT_WIND-00014451.0001001 / 22 MAY 12
TAKEOFF LIMITATIONS ON CONTAMINATED RUNWAYS

Takeoff is not recommended on the following runway conditions:
‐ Wet ice
‐ Water on top of Compacted Snow
‐ Dry Snow or Wet Snow over Ice

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FLIGHT CREW SPEEDS
OPERATING MANUAL
COCKPIT WINDOW OPEN MAXIMUM SPEED

Ident.: LIM-AG-SPD-00001904.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
Maximum speed............................................................................................................................200 kt
MAXIMUM FLAPS/SLATS SPEEDS

Applicable to: ALL
Flaps Lever Configuration on

Max Speed Flight Phase
Position Slat/Flap Display
0 VMO/MMO CRUISE
1 230 kt HOLDING
1
1+F 215 kt TAKEOFF
2 2 200 kt TAKEOFF/APPROACH
3 3 185 kt TAKEOFF/APPROACH/LANDING
FULL FULL 177 kt LANDING
MAXIMUM OPERATING SPEED VMO/MMO

Applicable to: ALL
VMO.............................................................................................................................................. 350 kt
MMO............................................................................................................................................ M 0.82
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MAXIMUM SPEEDS WITH THE LANDING GEAR EXTENDED

Applicable to: ALL
Maximum speed with the landing gear extended (VLE)..................................................280 kt /M 0.67

Maximum speed at which the landing gear may be extended (VLO extension) ............. 250 kt /M 0.60
Maximum speed at which the landing gear may be retracted (VLO retraction) .............. 220 kt /M 0.54
MAXIMUM TIRE SPEED

Applicable to: ALL
Maximum ground speed............................................................................................................... 195 kt
MINIMUM CONTROL SPEEDS

Applicable to: ALL
MINIMUM CONTROL SPEED FOR LANDING (VMCL)

VMCL........................................................................................................................................ 109 kt

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LIMITATIONS
AIRCRAFT GENERAL
A319/A320/A321
FLIGHT CREW SPEEDS
OPERATING MANUAL
MINIMUM CONTROL SPEEDS IN THE AIR (VMCA) AND ON THE GROUND (VMCG)
Altitude VMCA VMCG (kt IAS)
(ft) (kt IAS) CONF 1 + F CONF 2 CONF 3
-2 000 114 113 111 111
0 112 112 110 109
2 000 111 111 109 108
4 000 108 108 106 106
6 000 105 105 103 103
8 000 103 103 101 101
10 000 100 101 99 98
12 000 97 98 96 95
14 100 94 95 93 93
TAXI SPEED
Applicable to: ALL
 When the taxi weight is higher than 76 000 kg (167 550 lb):
CAUTION Do not exceed a taxi speed of 20 kt during a turn.
WIPERS MAXIMUM OPERATING SPEED

Applicable to: ALL
Maximum speed............................................................................................................................230 kt
L2 Note: This limitation is applicable when the wipers are sweeping. It is not applicable if the wipers
are not sweeping for any reasons.

FCOM ← F to H 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
AIRCRAFT GENERAL
A319/A320/A321
FLIGHT CREW SPEEDS
OPERATING MANUAL

FCOM 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
AIRCRAFT GENERAL
A319/A320/A321
FLIGHT CREW WEIGHTS
OPERATING MANUAL
WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
Ident.: LIM-AG-WGHT-00001893.0107001 / 18 MAR 11
Applicable to: ALL
Maximum taxi weight......................................................................................... 73 900 kg (162 921 lb)

Maximum takeoff weight (brake release)........................................................... 73 500 kg (162 039 lb)
Maximum landing weight................................................................................... 64 500 kg (142 198 lb)
Maximum zero fuel weight.................................................................................61 000 kg (134 481 lb)
Minimum weight...................................................................................................37 230 kg (82 079 lb)
In exceptional cases (in flight turn back or diversion), an immediate landing at weight above
maximum landing weight is permitted, provided the pilot follows the overweight landing procedure.
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FCOM A 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
AIRCRAFT GENERAL
A319/A320/A321
FLIGHT CREW WEIGHTS
OPERATING MANUAL
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FCOM 19 APR 17

LIMITATIONS
AIR BLEED/COND/PRESS/VENT
LIMITATIONS
A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
General.....................................................................................................................................................................A
APU Bleed Use with HP Air Start Unit................................................................................................................... B
Avionics Ventilation..................................................................................................................................................C
Cabin Pressure........................................................................................................................................................ D
Packs Use with LP Air Conditioning Unit................................................................................................................E
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FCOM 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
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FCOM 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
A319/A320/A321
FLIGHT CREW
OPERATING MANUAL
GENERAL
Ident.: LIM-AIR-00020807.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
With passengers on board, it is not recommended to exceed 20 min without air conditioning supply.
The lack of fresh air supply will significantly reduce the cabin’s air quality.
APU BLEED USE WITH HP AIR START UNIT

Ident.: LIM-AIR-00020084.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
The flight crew must not use bleed air from the APU BLEED and from the HP Air Start Unit at the
same time, to prevent any adverse effect on the Bleed Air System.
AVIONICS VENTILATION
Ident.: LIM-AIR-00020086.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
During ground operations and depending on the Outside Air Temperature (OAT), the flight crew must
limit the time that the aircraft electric power supply is used, in normal avionics ventilation system
configuration, as follows:
OAT ≤ 49 °C No limitation
49 °C < OAT ≤ 55 °C 2h
55 °C < OAT ≤ 60 °C 1h
60 °C < OAT ≤ 64 °C 0.5 h
CABIN PRESSURE
Ident.: LIM-AIR-00020085.0003001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
Maximum positive differential pressure...................................................................................... 9.0 PSI

Maximum negative differential pressure....................................................................................-1.0 PSI
Safety relief valve setting........................................................................................................... 8.6 PSI
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FCOM A to D → 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
A319/A320/A321
FLIGHT CREW
OPERATING MANUAL
Note: Maximum differential pressure (Δp) and safety valve setting tolerance = ± 7 hPa (0.1 PSI).
PACKS USE WITH LP AIR CONDITIONING UNIT

Ident.: LIM-AIR-00020083.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
The flight crew must not use conditioned air from the packs and from the LP Air Conditioning Unit at
the same time, to prevent any adverse effect on the Air Conditioning system.
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FCOM ← D to E 19 APR 17

LIMITATIONS
AUXILIARY POWER UNIT

LIMITATIONS
A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
General.....................................................................................................................................................................A
APU Start/Shutdown during Refueling/Defueling.................................................................................................... B
Operational Envelope.............................................................................................................................................. C
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FCOM 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
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FCOM 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
A319/A320/A321
FLIGHT CREW
OPERATING MANUAL
GENERAL
Applicable to: ALL
Ident.: LIM-APU-10-00020088.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
APU START
After three consecutive APU start attempts, the flight crew must wait 60 min before a new start
attempt.
Ident.: LIM-APU-10-00020089.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
ROTOR SPEED
Maximum N speed................................................................................................................... 107 %
Ident.: LIM-APU-10-00020090.0003001 / 17 MAR 17
EGT
Maximum EGT for APU start (below 35 000 ft)................................................................... 1 090 °C
Maximum EGT for APU start (above 35 000 ft)...................................................................1 120 °C
Maximum EGT for APU running..............................................................................................675 °C
APU START/SHUTDOWN DURING REFUELING/DEFUELING

Ident.: LIM-APU-00020091.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
During refuel/defuel procedures, APU starts or shutdown are permitted with the following restrictions:
‐ If the APU failed to start or following an automatic APU shutdown, do not start the APU
‐ If a fuel spill occurs, perform a normal APU shutdown.
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FCOM A to B 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
A319/A320/A321
FLIGHT CREW
OPERATING MANUAL
OPERATIONAL ENVELOPE
Applicable to: ALL
Ident.: LIM-APU-20-00019832.0003001 / 17 MAR 17
Ident.: LIM-APU-20-00020952.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
APU BLEED
Use of APU bleed air for wing anti-ice is not permitted.
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FCOM C 19 APR 17

LIMITATIONS
COMMUNICATION
LIMITATIONS
COMMUNICATION
A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
Communications.......................................................................................................................................................A
GSM Onboard  ................................................................................................................................................ B
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FCOM 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
COMMUNICATION
A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
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FCOM 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
COMMUNICATION
A319/A320/A321
FLIGHT CREW
OPERATING MANUAL
COMMUNICATIONS
Ident.: LIM-COM-00020292.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
If the aircraft is to fly in the areas that are not completely covered by VHF stations:
‐ One HF radio must be installed in the aircraft if the interruptions between VHF covered zones do
not exceed one flight hour
‐ Two HF radios must be installed in the aircraft if these interruptions exceed one flight hour.
Flights in polar regions, outside the areas covered by VHF fields, are allowed only when the weather
forecast is appropriate for the propagation of HF radio waves.
GSM ONBOARD 
Ident.: LIM-COM-00020293.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
The use of mobile phones is prohibited in the toilets and the cockpit.
It is prohibited to use the GSM Onboard System:
‐ Below 3 000 m AGL (approximately 10 000 ft)
‐ In some geographical areas (refer to the “Regional Operation Data for the Onboard Mobile
Telephony System” document for the identification of these geographical areas).
Note: The GSM Onboard System is able to identify the above-mentioned flight conditions. If the
system identifies any of these conditions, it automatically turns off.
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FCOM A to B 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
COMMUNICATION
A319/A320/A321
FLIGHT CREW
OPERATING MANUAL
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FCOM 19 APR 17

LIMITATIONS
ENGINES
LIMITATIONS
ENGINES
A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
Thrust Setting/EGT Limits....................................................................................................................................... A

Shaft Speeds........................................................................................................................................................... B
Oil.............................................................................................................................................................................C
Starter...................................................................................................................................................................... D
Reverse Thrust........................................................................................................................................................ E
Reduced Thrust Takeoff.......................................................................................................................................... F
Crosswind Operation on Ground............................................................................................................................ G
Soft Go-Around  .............................................................................................................................................. H
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FCOM 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
ENGINES
A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
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FCOM 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
ENGINES
A319/A320/A321
FLIGHT CREW
OPERATING MANUAL
THRUST SETTING/EGT LIMITS

Ident.: LIM-ENG-00019960.0017001 / 20 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
Operating Conditions Time Limit EGT Limit

All engines operative 5 min
Takeoff and Go-around
(1) 635 °C
One engine inoperative 10 min
Maximum Continuous Thrust (MCT) Not limited 610 °C
On ground
Starting 635 °C
In flight
(1) Includes TOGA, FLEX, and DERATE  thrust modes.
SHAFT SPEEDS
Ident.: LIM-ENG-00020355.0003001 / 20 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
Maximum N1 .............................................................................................................................. 100 %

Note: The N1 limit depends on the ambient conditions and on the configuration of the engine air
bleed. These parameters may limit N1 to a value that is less than the above-mentioned N1
value (Refer to PER-THR-MTO MAXIMUM TAKEOFF).
Maximum N2 .............................................................................................................................. 100 %
OIL
Ident.: LIM-ENG-00020354.0010001 / 20 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
OIL TEMPERATURE
Maximum continuous temperature......................................................................................... 155 °C
Maximum transient temperature (15 min).............................................................................. 165 °C
Minimum starting temperature................................................................................................ -40 °C
Minimum temperature before IDLE is exceeded..................................................................... -10 °C
Minimum temperature before takeoff....................................................................................... 50 °C
OIL QUANTITY
Minimum oil quantity................................................................ (Refer to PRO-NOR-SOP-04 ECAM)
MINIMUM OIL PRESSURE
Minimum oil pressure............................................................................................................. 60 PSI
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FCOM A to C 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
ENGINES
A319/A320/A321
FLIGHT CREW
OPERATING MANUAL
STARTER
Ident.: LIM-ENG-00020356.0002001 / 20 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
‐ A standard automatic start that includes only one start attempt, is considered one cycle
‐ For ground starts (automatic or manual), a 15 s pause is required between successive cycles
‐ A 30 min cooling period is required, subsequent to three failed cycles or 5 min of continuous crank
‐ For manual start, observe a two-minute maximum cycle time
‐ For crank, observe a 5 min maximum cycle time
‐ The starter must not be run when N2 is above 10 % on-ground and 18 % in-flight.
REVERSE THRUST
Ident.: LIM-ENG-00020357.0001001 / 20 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
Selection of the reverse thrust is prohibited in flight.

Backing the aircraft with reverse thrust is not permitted.
Maximum reverse should not be used below 70 kt. Idle reverse is permitted down to aircraft stop.
REDUCED THRUST TAKEOFF

Applicable to: ALL
Ident.: LIM-ENG-10-00020358.0004001 / 20 MAR 17
FLEX TAKEOFF
Takeoff at reduced thrust, so-called as FLEX takeoff, is permitted only if the airplane meets all
performance requirements at the takeoff weight, with the operating engines at the thrust available
for the flexible temperature (TFLEX).
Takeoff at reduced thrust is permitted with any inoperative item affecting the performance only if
the associated performance shortfall has been applied to meet the above requirements.
FLEX takeoff is not permitted on contaminated runways.
TFLEX cannot be:
‐ Higher than TMAXFLEX, equal to ISA + 55 °C.
‐ Lower than the flat temperature (TREF).
‐ Lower than the actual OAT.
Ident.: LIM-ENG-10-00020359.0001001 / 20 MAR 17
DERATED TAKEOFF 
Selection of TOGA thrust is not permitted when a derated takeoff is performed, except when
requested in any abnormal or emergency procedures.

FCOM D to F → 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
ENGINES
A319/A320/A321
FLIGHT CREW
OPERATING MANUAL
The use of reduced thrust takeoff (FLEX takeoff) is not permitted in association with derated
takeoff.
The use of derated takeoff is permitted regardless of the runway condition (dry, wet, or
contaminated).
CROSSWIND OPERATION ON GROUND

Ident.: LIM-ENG-00020360.0001001 / 20 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
This engine is able to start in crosswind up to 35 kt .
SOFT GO-AROUND 
Ident.: LIM-ENG-00020363.0001001 / 20 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
The use of soft go-around is prohibited with one engine inoperative.

FCOM ← F to H 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
ENGINES
A319/A320/A321
FLIGHT CREW
OPERATING MANUAL

FCOM 19 APR 17

LIMITATIONS
FLIGHT CONTROLS
LIMITATIONS
FLIGHT CONTROLS
A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
Flight Maneuvering Load Acceleration Limits......................................................................................................... A

Maximum Altitude Flaps/Slats Extended.................................................................................................................B
Maximum Flaps/Slats Speeds.................................................................................................................................C
Use of Flight Controls............................................................................................................................................. D
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FCOM 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
FLIGHT CONTROLS
A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
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FCOM 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
FLIGHT CONTROLS
A319/A320/A321
FLIGHT CREW
OPERATING MANUAL
FLIGHT MANEUVERING LOAD ACCELERATION LIMITS

Ident.: LIM-F_CTL-00020162.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
Refer to LIM-AG-F_CTL Flight Maneuvering Load Acceleration Limits.
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE FLAPS/SLATS EXTENDED

Applicable to: ALL
Maximum operating altitude with slats and/or flaps extended..................................................20 000 ft
MAXIMUM FLAPS/SLATS SPEEDS

Applicable to: ALL
Refer to LIM-AG-SPD Maximum Flaps/Slats Speeds.
USE OF FLIGHT CONTROLS

Applicable to: ALL
CAUTION Rapid and large alternating control inputs, especially in combination with large
changes in pitch, roll or yaw (e.g. large sideslip angles) may result in structural
failures at any speed.
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LIMITATIONS
FLIGHT CONTROLS
A319/A320/A321
FLIGHT CREW
OPERATING MANUAL
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FCOM 19 APR 17

LIMITATIONS
FUEL
LIMITATIONS
FUEL
A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
Certified Fuel............................................................................................................................................................A
Fuel Mixability.......................................................................................................................................................... B
Fuel Temperature.................................................................................................................................................... C
Fuel Temperature Limits when JP4 and JET B Fuels are Used............................................................................ D
Maximum Allowed Fuel Imbalance..........................................................................................................................E
Minimum Fuel Quantity for Takeoff......................................................................................................................... F
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FCOM 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
FUEL
A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
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FCOM 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
FUEL
A319/A320/A321
FLIGHT CREW
OPERATING MANUAL
CERTIFIED FUEL
Ident.: LIM-FUEL-00019707.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
The fuel system is certified with: JET A, JET A1, JET B, JP4, JP5, JP8, N° 3 JET, RT, and TS-1, in
accordance with engine manufacturers and fuel specifications.
FUEL MIXABILITY
Ident.: LIM-FUEL-00012852.0001001 / 03 JAN 11
Applicable to: ALL
The various types of fuel can be mixed in all proportions.

The freezing point of a fuel mixture varies, based on non-linear laws. If required, determine the fuel
freezing point of the fuel mixture.
FUEL TEMPERATURE
Applicable to: ALL
JET A1/JP8/
JET A JP5 RT TS-1 JET B JP4
N°3 JET
MINI -43 °C -36 °C -42 °C
(1) -45 °C -45 °C -46 °C -54 °C
MAXI 54 °C 49 °C
(1) For JET A only, if TAT reaches -34 °C, monitor the fuel temperature on the FUEL SD page, to
ensure that it remains above -36 °C.
FUEL TEMPERATURE LIMITS WHEN JP4 AND JET B FUELS ARE USED
Applicable to: ALL
If the wing fuel temperature exceeds 30 °C at engine start, the altitude must be limited to 35 000 ft
until the center tank is empty.
Reason : At high altitude with high fuel temperature, the pressure supplied by the center tank
pumps becomes lower than the pressure supplied by the wing tank pumps.
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LIMITATIONS
FUEL
A319/A320/A321
FLIGHT CREW
OPERATING MANUAL
MAXIMUM ALLOWED FUEL IMBALANCE

Applicable to: ALL
The following tables indicate the maximum allowed wing imbalance at takeoff, in flight, and at
landing.
FUEL IMBALANCE AT TAKEOFF
INNER TANKS (OUTER TANKS BALANCED)
Tank Fuel Quantity
Maximum Asymmetry
(Heavier Tank)
Full 500 kg (1 102 lb)
3 000 kg (6 613 lb) 1 050 kg (2 314 lb)
1 450 kg (3 196 lb) 1 450 kg (3 196 lb)
The variation is linear between these values.

OUTER TANKS (INNER TANKS BALANCED)
Maximum Asymmetry 370 kg (815 lb)
FUEL IMBALANCE IN FLIGHT AND AT LANDING

INNER TANKS (OUTER TANKS BALANCED)
Tank Fuel Quantity
Maximum Asymmetry
(Heavier Tank)
Full 1 500 kg (3 306 lb)
4 300 kg (9 479 lb) 1 600 kg (3 527 lb)
2 250 kg (4 960 lb) 2 250 kg (4 960 lb)
The variation is linear between these values, and there is no limitation below 2 250 kg
(4 960 lb).
OUTER TANKS
Maximum Asymmetry 690 kg (1 521 lb)(1)
(1)
The maximum fuel imbalance in the outer wing fuel tanks (one full/one empty) is allowed provided
that:
‐ The fuel quantity of the outer and inner wing fuel tanks of one side is equal to the fuel quantity of
the outer and inner wing fuel tanks on the other side, or
‐ On the side of the lighter outer tank, the fuel quantity of the inner tank is more than the fuel
quantity of the opposite inner tank. The difference between the fuel quantity in the inner tanks
should not be more than 3 000 kg (6 613 lb).

FCOM E→ 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
FUEL
A319/A320/A321
FLIGHT CREW
OPERATING MANUAL
Note: In exceptional conditions (i.e. fuel system failure), the above-mentioned values for
maximum fuel imbalance may be exceeded without significant effect to the aircraft
handling qualities. The aircraft remains fully controllable in all flight phases.
MINIMUM FUEL QUANTITY FOR TAKEOFF

Applicable to: ALL
Minimum fuel quantity for takeoff.............................................................................1 500 kg (3 307 lb)

The ECAM alerts that are related to fuel low level in the wing tanks (FUEL WING TK LO LVL, etc.)
must not appear for takeoff.

FCOM ← E to F 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
FUEL
A319/A320/A321
FLIGHT CREW
OPERATING MANUAL

FCOM 19 APR 17

LIMITATIONS
ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION

LIMITATIONS
A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
Definition of Icing Conditions...................................................................................................................................A

Definition of Severe Ice Accretion...........................................................................................................................B
Definition of Thin Hoarfrost..................................................................................................................................... C
Rain Repellent  ................................................................................................................................................D
Wipers Maximum Operating Speed........................................................................................................................ E
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FCOM 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
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FCOM 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
A319/A320/A321
FLIGHT CREW
OPERATING MANUAL
DEFINITION OF ICING CONDITIONS

Ident.: LIM-ICE_RAIN-00020608.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
‐ Icing conditions exist when the OAT (on ground or after takeoff) or the TAT (in flight) is at or below
10 °C and visible moisture in any form is present (such as clouds, fog with visibility of one nautical
mile or less, rain, snow, sleet or ice crystals).
‐ Icing conditions also exist when the OAT on the ground and for takeoff is at or below 10 °C and
operating on ramps, taxiways or runways where surface snow, standing water or slush may be
ingested by the engines, or freeze on engines, nacelles or engine sensor probes.
DEFINITION OF SEVERE ICE ACCRETION

Applicable to: ALL
Ice accretion is considered severe when the ice accumulation on the airframe reaches approximately
5 mm (0.2 in) thick or more.
DEFINITION OF THIN HOARFROST

Applicable to: ALL
Thin hoarfrost is typically a white crystalline deposit which usually develops uniformly on exposed
surfaces on cold and cloudless nights.
It is so thin that surface features (lines or markings) can be distinguished beneath it.
RAIN REPELLENT 
Applicable to: ALL
The flight crew should only use the rain repellent in the case of moderate to heavy rain.
WIPERS MAXIMUM OPERATING SPEED

Applicable to: ALL
Refer to LIM-AG-SPD Wipers Maximum Operating Speed.
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FCOM A to E 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
A319/A320/A321
FLIGHT CREW
OPERATING MANUAL
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FCOM 19 APR 17

LIMITATIONS
LANDING GEAR
LIMITATIONS
LANDING GEAR
A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
Braking System........................................................................................................................................................A
Brake Temperature.................................................................................................................................................. B
Maximum Speeds with the Landing Gear Extended.............................................................................................. C
Maximum Tire Speed.............................................................................................................................................. D
Nosewheel Steering (NWS).....................................................................................................................................E
Taxi with Deflated or Damaged Tires......................................................................................................................F
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LIMITATIONS
LANDING GEAR
A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
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FCOM 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
LANDING GEAR
A319/A320/A321
FLIGHT CREW
OPERATING MANUAL
BRAKING SYSTEM
Ident.: LIM-LG-00020233.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
The braking system is not designed to hold the aircraft in a stationary position when a high thrust
level is applied on at least one engine.
During ground procedures that require a thrust increase with braking, the flight crew must ensure that
the aircraft remains stationary, and must be ready to immediately retard the thrust levers to IDLE.
BRAKE TEMPERATURE
Ident.: LIM-LG-00020255.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
Maximum brake temperature for takeoff (brake fans  off).....................................................300 °C
MAXIMUM SPEEDS WITH THE LANDING GEAR EXTENDED

Ident.: LIM-LG-00020237.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
Refer to LIM-AG-SPD Maximum Speeds with the Landing Gear Extended.
MAXIMUM TIRE SPEED

Ident.: LIM-LG-00020238.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
Refer to LIM-AG-SPD Maximum Tire Speed.
NOSEWHEEL STEERING (NWS)

Ident.: LIM-LG-00020236.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
For NWS angle limit, Refer to DSC-20-30 Ground Maneuvering.

Towbarless operation on the nose landing gear (towing and pushback) is approved when using the
accepted towbarless towing vehicles listed in the Airbus WISE ISI 09.11.00001, with the following
information:
Maximum NWS angle..................................................................................................................... 85 °
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FCOM A to E 19 APR 17
LIMITATIONS
LANDING GEAR
A319/A320/A321
FLIGHT CREW
OPERATING MANUAL
TAXI WITH DEFLATED OR DAMAGED TIRES

Ident.: LIM-LG-00020235.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
To vacate the runway or taxi at low speed with tire(s) deflated (not damaged), all of the following
limitations apply:
‐ If maximum one tire per gear is deflated (consider three gears)
Maximum taxi speed during turn................................................................................................. 7 kt
‐ If two tires are deflated on the same main gear (maximum one main gear)
Maximum taxi speed................................................................................................................... 3 kt
‐ For the nosewheel steering (NWS) angle
Maximum NWS angle................................................................................................................. 30 °
In addition, if tire damage is suspected, the flight crew must ask for an aircraft inspection prior to
vacate the runway or taxi. If the ground crew suspects that a tire burst may damage the landing gear,
maintenance action is due.
For more information, Refer to FCTM/PR-AEP-LG Wheel Tire Damaged Suspected.
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Inertial Reference System (IRS)..............................................................................................................................A
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INERTIAL REFERENCE SYSTEM (IRS)

Ident.: LIM-NAV-00020081.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
IR GROUND ALIGNMENT
Ground alignment of the IRS is possible in latitudes between 73 ° North and 73 ° South.
MAGNETIC (MAG) REFERENCE
 If all ADIRUs have the same magnetic variation table:
In NAV mode, the IR will not provide valid magnetic heading and magnetic track angle:
‐ North of 73 ° North, and
‐ South of 60 ° South.
Flying at latitudes beyond these limits is prohibited.
 If one ADIRU has a different magnetic variation table:
In NAV mode, the IR will not provide valid magnetic heading and magnetic track angle:
‐ North of 60 ° North, between 30 ° West and 160 ° West, and
‐ North of 73 ° North, and
‐ South of 55 ° South.
Flying at latitudes beyond these limits is prohibited.
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Minimum Flight Crew Oxygen Pressure..................................................................................................................A
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MINIMUM FLIGHT CREW OXYGEN PRESSURE

Ident.: LIM-OXY-00020232.0003001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
°C -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
REF Temperature (1)
°F 14 32 50 68 86 104 122
2 Crewmembers 468 486 504 522 540 558 576
MIN Bottle
2 Crewmembers + 1 OBS 606 629 652 675 698 721 744
Pressure (PSI)(2) 2 Crewmembers + 2 OBS 759 788 817 846 875 904 933
(1)
REF Temperature :
‐ On ground : REF Temperature = (OAT + Cockpit TEMP) / 2
‐ In flight : REF Temperature = CAB TEMP (°C) - 10 °C, or
REF Temperature = CAB TEMP (°F) - 18 °F
(2)
Minimum Bottle Pressure to Cover:
‐ Preflight checks
‐ The use of oxygen, when only one flight crewmember is in the cockpit
‐ Unusable quantity (to ensure regulator operation with minimum pressure)
‐ Normal system leakage
‐ The most demanding case among the following:
• Protection after loss of cabin pressure, with mask regulator on NORMAL (diluted oxygen):
▪ During emergency descent for all flight crewmembers and observers for 13 min
▪ During cruise at FL 100 for two flight crewmembers for 107 min.
• Protection against smoke with 100 % oxygen for all flight crewmembers and observers during
15 min at 8 000 ft cabin altitude.
Note: The above times that are based on the use of a sealed mask may be shorter for
bearded crew (in terms of performance, pressure, or duration).
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FCOM 19 APR 17

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SURVEILLANCE
LIMITATIONS
SURVEILLANCE
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OPERATING MANUAL
GPWS / Predictive GPWS  ............................................................................................................................. A
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GPWS / PREDICTIVE GPWS 

Ident.: LIM-SURV-00019775.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
Aircraft navigation must not be based on the use of the terrain display .
The terrain display is intended to serve as a situation awareness tool only, and may not provide the
accuracy on which to solely base terrain avoidance maneuvering.
The predictive GPWS  functions should be inhibited (TERR pushbutton to OFF, on the GPWS
panel) when the aircraft position is less than 15 NM from the airfield:
‐ For operations from/to runways not incorporated in the predictive GPWS database.
‐ For specific approach procedures, which were previously identified as potentially causing false
terrain alerts.
Only aircraft with Man-made Obstacle Function  can display obstacles on ND and trigger alerts,
based on a dedicated database which includes artificial obstacles worldwide.
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LIM-AFS-20 Automatic Approach, Landing and Rollout

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Ident.: LIM-AFS-10-10-00019567.0001001 / 17 MAR 17

The autopilot can be used with the following minimum values:

At takeoff 100 ft AGL or 5 s after liftoff

In non-precision approach using F-LOC  or F-G/S  (FLS 

In circling approach 500 ft AGL

ILS/MLS  approach when CAT1 is displayed on the FMA 160 ft AGL

PAR approach (Precision Approach Radar) 250 ft AGL

Ident.: LIM-AFS-10-10-00019750.0001001 / 17 MAR 17

After a manual go-around 100 ft AGL

In all other phases 500 ft AGL

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FLIGHT MANAGEMENT FUNCTION

FMGS lateral and vertical navigation is certified for:

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Ident.: LIM-AFS-10-20-00020389.0001001 / 17 MAR 17

USE OF NAV MODE

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Ident.: LIM-AFS-10-30-00020336.0001001 / 17 MAR 17

APPROACH BASED ON RADIO NAVAIDS

APPROACH BASED ON RADIO NAVAIDS

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Minimum decision height...................................................................................................... 100 ft AGL

SPECIAL AUTHORIZATION CAT II (SA CAT II)

Minimum decision height...................................................................................................... 100 ft AGL

OTHER THAN STANDARD CAT II (OTS CAT II)

Minimum decision height...................................................................................................... 100 ft AGL

ILS CATEGORY III FAIL PASSIVE (SINGLE)

Minimum decision height........................................................................................................ 50 ft AGL

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ILS CATEGORY III FAIL OPERATIONAL (DUAL)

Alert height............................................................................................................................ 100 ft AGL

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Ident.: LIM-AFS-20-10-00020149.0001001 / 17 MAR 17