For the 321CEO, what is the maximum tailwind for landing?

For the 321CEO, what is the maximum tailwind for landing?

• A. 5kt
• B. 15kt
• C. 10kt
• D. 20kt

Answer: (C)

Tailwind limits are set because a tailwind increases touchdown speed and the distance required to stop, and it can affect controllability at touchdown. For the Airbus A321 CEO, the maximum tailwind component allowed for landing is 10 knots, as published in the aircraft’s flight manual. This value balances safe stopping distance with typical runway lengths and braking performance, ensuring the airplane can land within available runway and maintain adequate braking effectiveness. If conditions would require a higher tailwind, operations typically use a different plan or seek a lower tailwind setting; poorer runway conditions or braking action would also support operating with a lower limit. The other options exceed or fall short of the certified value, so they aren’t allowed according to the published limits.

Tailwind limits are set because a tailwind increases touchdown speed and the distance required to stop, and it can affect controllability at touchdown. For the Airbus A321 CEO, the maximum tailwind component allowed for landing is 10 knots, as published in the aircraft’s flight manual. This value balances safe stopping distance with typical runway lengths and braking performance, ensuring the airplane can land within available runway and maintain adequate braking effectiveness. If conditions would require a higher tailwind, operations typically use a different plan or seek a lower tailwind setting; poorer runway conditions or braking action would also support operating with a lower limit. The other options exceed or fall short of the certified value, so they aren’t allowed according to the published limits.