737 Flight Crew Operations Manual
Limitations -
Operating Limitations
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Engine Ignition
Engine ignition must be on for:
• takeoff
•landing
• operation in heavy rain
• anti-ice operation.
Reverse Thrust
# Intentional selection of reverse thrust in flight is prohibited.
APU
YK981 - YQ456
# Airplanes operating under FAA Rules: Inflight - APU bleed + electrical load:
max alt 10,000 ft.
YK981 - YQ456
# Airplanes operating under FAA Rules: Ground only - APU bleed + electrical
load: max alt 15,000 ft.
# APU bleed: max alt 17,000 ft.
# APU electrical load: max alt 41,000 ft.
Non–AFM Operational Information
Note: The following items are not AFM limitations, but are provided for flight
crew information.
APU bleed valve must be closed when:
• ground air connected and isolation valve open
• engine no. 1 bleed valve open
• isolation and engine no. 2 bleed valves open.
APU bleed valve may be open during engine start, but avoid engine power above
idle.
After three consecutive aborted start attempts, a fifteen minute cooling period is
required.
Flight Controls
# The maximum altitude with flaps extended is 20,000 ft.
# Holding in icing conditions with flaps extended is prohibited.
In flight, do not extend the SPEED BRAKE lever beyond the FLIGHT DETENT.
September 15, 2016