For the 320/321NX, what is the maximum tailwind including gusts for landing?

For the 320/321NX, what is the maximum tailwind including gusts for landing?

• A. 15kt
• B. 10kt
• C. 12kt
• D. 8kt

Answer: (B)

Tailwind limits for landing are set because tailwinds reduce braking effectiveness and increase required landing distance. For the A320 family, including the 320/321NX, the maximum tailwind for landing, including gusts, is 10 knots. This means the wind’s tailwind component plus any gusts must not exceed 10 knots. If the steady tailwind is 9 knots with gusts to 12 knots, that would violate the limit. Among the options, 10 knots is the highest allowable value; 12 and 15 would exceed the limit, while 8 is within the limit but not the maximum.

Tailwind limits for landing are set because tailwinds reduce braking effectiveness and increase required landing distance. For the A320 family, including the 320/321NX, the maximum tailwind for landing, including gusts, is 10 knots. This means the wind’s tailwind component plus any gusts must not exceed 10 knots. If the steady tailwind is 9 knots with gusts to 12 knots, that would violate the limit. Among the options, 10 knots is the highest allowable value; 12 and 15 would exceed the limit, while 8 is within the limit but not the maximum.