If a crosswind component of 29 knots is encountered during takeoff, which limit is exceeded?

• A. Takeoff crosswind limit
• B. Landing crosswind limit
• C. Both takeoff and landing limits
• D. No limit exceeded

Answer: (A)

Crosswind limits are the maximum crosswind component allowed for safe takeoff and for safe landing. During takeoff, you must stay within the published takeoff crosswind limit; if the wind’s crosswind component is higher, control during rotation and initial climb becomes unreliable and takeoff should not be attempted under those conditions. A crosswind of 29 knots is typically beyond the takeoff limit, so it exceeds the takeoff crosswind limit. The landing crosswind limit is a separate constraint that applies during landing, not takeoff, so it isn’t the one being tested here.