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A320 Family: All About The
A320 Family: All About The
A320 Family
Technical appendices
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Technical appendices
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59 000 kg 61 500 kg 63 000 kg 64 500 kg 66 000 kg 68 000 kg 56 000 kg 57 500 kg 53 000 kg 54 500 kg 24 210 litres
130 070 lb 135 580 lb 138 890 lb 142 200 lb 145 500 lb 149 900 lb 123 460 lb 126 770 lb 116 840 lb 120 150 lb 6 400 USG
Maximum landing weight: Maximum zero-fuel weight: Fuel capacity: Operating weight empty (typical): Seats: Underfloor capacity: Powerplants:
87 080 lb
Span 111ft 10in 34.10m Length 103ft 2in 31.44m Height 41ft 1in 12.51m Fuselage width 13ft 3.95m
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Maximum landing weight: Maximum zero-fuel weight: Fuel capacity: Operating weight empty (typical): Seats: Underfloor capacity: Powerplants:
134 480 lb 137 790 lb 125 660 lb 128 970 lb 6 400 USG up to 7 980 USG 89 950 lb 124 160
27.62 m3 976 ft3 3/255 ft3 4 LD3-45(W) + 7.22 m 22 000 lb to 27 000 lb slst 22 000 lb to 26 500 lb slst
Span 111ft 10in 34.10m Length 111ft 33.84m Height 38ft 7in 11.76m Fuselage width 13ft 3.95m
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Maximum landing weight: Maximum zero-fuel weight: Fuel capacity: Operating weight empty (typical): Seats: Underfloor capacity: Powerplants:
142 200 lb 145 500 lb 134 480 lb 137 780 lb 6 400 USG up to 7 980 USG 93 920 lb 150 180
37.41 m3 1 322 ft3 7 LD3-45(W) + 5.89 m3/208 ft3 22 000 lb to 27 000 lb slst 26 500 lb slst
Span 111ft 10in 34.10m Length 123ft 3in 37.57m Height 38ft 7in 11.76m Fuselage width 13ft 3.95m
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Maximum landing weight: Maximum zero-fuel weight: Fuel capacity: Operating weight empty (typical): Seats: Underfloor capacity: Powerplants:
166 450 lb 171 520 lb 157 630 lb 162 700 lb 6 350 USG up to 7 930 USG 106 920 lb 185 220
51.73 m3 1 828 ft3 10 LD3-45(W) + 5.89 m3/208 ft3 30 000 lb to 33 000 lb slst 30 000 lb to 33 000 lb slst
Span 111ft 10in 34.10m Length 146ft 44.51m Height 38ft 7in 11.76m Fuselage width 13ft 3.95m
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Single-class layouts
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The wider cross-section of the A320 Family means that its cargo compartments offer more convenient working space and a larger loading area than any other single-aisle aircraft.
A318
101in (2.56m)
Bulk mode
Usable volume: 749ft3
Manual loading advantages: no investment maximum available volume no OWE impact little infrastructure needs
A319
132in (3.35m)
Bulk mode
Usable volume: 976ft3
174in (4.43m)
128in (3.24m)
A320
191in (4.85m)
Bulk mode
Usable volume: 1 322ft3
258in (6.55m)
128in (3.24m)
A321
Bulk mode
321in (8.15m)
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Turnarounds, with a full load of cargo and baggage, can be as short as 25 minutes. The container system is fully compatible with existing ground service equipment, thus reducing extra inventory costs.
A319
CLS advantages: Faster turnarounds Increased revenue potential Better bad-weather operations Reduced damage to payload Reduced labour costs Improved working environment Widebody interline capacity
A320
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A321
CLS in action
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Standard containers
45in
110ft3
45in
130ft3
45in
90ft3
61.5in
60.4in
61.5in
60.4in
60.4in
LD3-45
Max. gross weight Internal volume kg lb m3 ft3 1134 2500 3.1 110 container 3.6 130
LD3-45W
1134 2500 pallet 3.6 130
LD3-45 rectangular
container 2.5 90 1134 2500 pallet 2.4 84
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The A319, A320 and A321 can be fitted with one or two Additional Centre Tanks (ACTs) each holding around 3000 litres, providing operators with extra range. Operators can match various market requirements for more range or more cargo with a single aircraft. For example, an airline can use the cargo capacity on its network during the winter and then take advantage of the ACTs and increase range to make charter operations viable during the summer. The ACTs can be installed either in bulk and / or CLS mode.
ACT
Optional LD3-40-45
Four ULDs (containers or pallets): Usable volume: 390 (+80) ft3 + 255ft3 Bulk mode: Usable volume: total 810 ft3 Impact / Firewall
ACT
Optional LD3-40-45
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ACT
ACT
ACT
Impact / Firewall
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The advanced flight deck of the A320 Family is virtually identical to that of the A330 and A340 Families and has a very high commonality with the one of the A350 XWB and A380 Families. An optimised layout of six LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screens ensures that the two-person crew can easily assimilate all relevant data EFIS displays, for flight information ECAM displays, for systems, engine and warnings information All six LCDs are interchangeable, functionally and by part number. The absence of heavy, bulky control columns between the pilots and their instruments, ensures an unimpeded view.
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Two Multipurpose Control and Display Units (MCDU) on the pedestal, in addition to accessing the Flight Management System (FMS), are used to give systems maintenance data, in the air and on the ground, upon request. The system is coupled to a printer and can also be coupled to an optional Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) link.
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Real time flight and systems data are displayed to the pilots on six LCDs. Flight information is provided by the Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) comprising: Primary Flight Display (PFD) Navigation Display (ND) in front of each pilot. Systems information is provided by the Electronic Centralised Aircraft Monitor (ECAM) comprising: Engine instrumentation and warnings on the upper screen Aircraft systems on the lower screen. The EFIS-ECAM six-LCD design brings: Lower spares investment Higher dispatch reliability and enhanced safety Lower crew workload. Features Integrated Stand-by Instrumentation System (ISIS) on one additional LCD screen.
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Design features : Sidestick controllers Only 12 main-panel instruments LCDs identical and interchangeable Automatic display reconfiguration in event of CRT failure Excellent ergonomics ease interface between pilot and machine
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The Primary Flight Displays provide clear and accurate information on a range of parameters including air speed, altitude, attitude and guidance information and heading of the aircraft.
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Navigation Display
The Navigation Displays are located inboard of each Primary Flight Display and provide the pilots with data on the aircrafts position and course. The ND has three selectable modes: Arc mode: Heading up, horizon limited to a 90 forward sector, with weather radar available Rose mode: (ILS, VOR, or NAV): Heading up, aircraft symbol in screen centre, with weather radar available Plan mode: Display is centred on the selected waypoint, north up.
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Systems information is presented by the ECAM on two screens on the centre console. Sensors throughout the aircraft continuously monitor the systems and, if a parameter moves out of the normal range, automatically warn the pilot. The ECAM system is unique to Airbus aircraft.
Upper display
Lower display
Engine / warning display Primary engine parameters operational status N1 limit mode, fuel quantity, flap/slat settings Memo and warning information
System display Flight phase related systems data System pages selectable on demand Automatic display of a system page in the event of a malfunction
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The MCDU is the interactive interface between the maintenance crew and the systems
CFDS functions and advantages: Identification of failed components Display / print-out of data Real-time reporting of data to ground facilities Unjustified removal of components minimised Improved troubleshooting Quicker turnarounds Simple to use First-time fault-finding
System computers
CFDIU
ACARS
The computers in each system have Built-In Test Equipment (BITE) which send the results of their tests to an interface unit, the CFDIU
The CFDIU can also be interrogated from a ground station and the information transmitted via Aircraft Communication and Reporting System (ACARS)
The A320 demonstrates class leading reliability and has the lowest maintenance costs in its class
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AIRMAN
The CFDS is complemented by AIRMAN (AIRcraft Maintenance ANalysis): A ground-based software tool dedicated to the identification and the management of unscheduled maintenance It allows fast, efficient and simple trouble-shooting reducing costs
Aircraft: downloaded real-time fault data
CFDS is connected with the ACARS system Central Fault Display System
ACARS
Fault analysis and parts logistics done before the aircraft lands
Operator logbook entries
Integrated electronic documentation: AIRMAN provides direct Access to Airn@v (AMM, TSM, IPC, MEL) through hyperlinks.
Airline network
Maintenance optimisation
The A320 Maintenance check intervals have been escalated several times since entry into service. This is proof of the low-level of non-routine findings in A320 maintenance. A more flexible maintenance program (non letter check) is available to all operators since Jan 2005.
Usage parameters (days or months/ Flight hours/Flight cycles) are now used in order to optimise
the resulting intervals for each Operator utilisation. The tasks of former A and C checks are split between 3 different sub-groups which have their interval expressed in the corresponding usage parameter (calendar / hourly / cyclic). Each Operator is therefore able to optimise the Checks intervals depending on their own aircraft utilisation.
Entry into service Daily Weekly
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Until Dec 2004 36 hours 8 cal. Days 500 FH 15 mths 5/10 years 24 000 FC
Current position 36 hours 8 cal. Days 600FH/750FC/100 days 20 mths/4500FC/6000FH 6/12 years 24 000 FC
10 years / 20 000 FC
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Airbus was the pioneer in electrical flight control systems on commercial aircraft. The advantages of this method of control are such that it is a feature of all current major passenger aircraft - except the 737 NG.
A320 Family fly-by-wire advantages: Incorporates flight envelope protection Reduces costs Reduces pilot workload Improves aircraft performance
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Stabiliser trim
(1)
Rudder pedals
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Safety concepts: High level of redundancy Use of dissimilar redundancy (different computer types, different micro-processor types, different vendors) Each computer divided into two physically separate units Segregated power supply sources Maximum physical segregation in signalling lanes
Seven computers: 2 ELAC (Elevator and Aileron Computer) 2 FAC (Flight Augmentation Computer) 3 SEC (Spoiler and Elevator Computer) Three hydraulic systems, Blue, Green and Yellow are used to control the flight control surfaces
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The A320 Family wing features state-of-the-art leading and trailing edge devices :
Slat 1
1 2 3 4 5 Inner Flap Outer Flap Flap Track 3 Aileron Flap Track 4 Flap Track 2
Electrically signaled aileron, of composite material Removable wing tip Advanced drag-reducing wingtip devices are standard
The A320 was designed from the beginning to have the most advanced high by-pass-ratio fan engines, from two manufacturers, CFM International or International Aero Engines. Now, Pratt & Whitney have joined the family with the PW6000A for the A318. The uncompromised design of the engine installation combined with the advanced aerodynamic design of the wings means that the A320 Family uses less fuel per seat than its nearest competitors, conserving fuel and at the same time generating less pollution.
Engine characteristics
Aircraft applications Nominal thrust range-lbt
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PW6000A A318 22100/23800 56.5 1.4.5.C.1.3 Mixed flow Clamshell Hydraulic Fan mounted FADEC
CFM56-5B A318/A319/A320/A321 21600/33000 68.3 1.4.9.C.1.4 Separate flow Pivoting door Hydraulic Fan mounted FADEC
V2500-A5 A319/A320/A321 22000/33000 63.5 1.4.10.C.2.5 Mixed flow Cascades Hydraulic Fan mounted FADEC
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Fan diameter-in Configuration Nacelle Thrust reverser Reverser actuation Gearbox Controls
Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) functions: Full engine fuel control Thrust setting computation Engine limit protection Automatic start sequencing / monitoring Thrust reverser control / feedback Flight deck indications Engine health monitoring
FADEC advantages: Substitution of hydromechanical control system reduced weight and fuel burn Increased automation
The Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) provides: Electrical power on ground and in flight Bleed air to the pneumatic system for engine start and / or cabin control Free park-group ground operations capability In flight relight capability
The A320 Family provides competition for the APU. Three APUs are available: Honeywell GTCP36-300A (standard) APIC APS 3200 (standard option) Honeywell GTCP131-9A (standard option).
Commonality and interchangeability A321 APU standard can be used without conversion on A320, A319 or A318 and vice versa. APIC and Honeywell APUs, including their ECBs, are interchangeable on A318/A319/A320/A321. APU change does not require modification of any other system (Drop-In interchangeability). Total modification is contained within the APU/ECB system. The Honeywell APU 131-9A is Drop-In equipment for the A318/A319/A320/A321 with no change to the aircraft structure.
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CFMI engines
JAR3% flight profile
20
200nm alternate
40
15
10
107 passengers + baggage
1400 nm
3100 nm
20
10
0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 Distance (nm)
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2500 3000 3500 4000
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PW engines
JAR3% flight profile
20
200nm alternate
40
15
Payload (1000 lb) MTOW 68.0t / 149900lb Payload (t)
30
10
107 passengers + baggage
1350 nm
3000 nm
20
10
0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 Distance (nm)
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2500 3000 3500 4000
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CFMI engines
JAR3% flight profile
20
124 passengers + 5.4 t (11800lb) cargo
200nm alternate
40
15
30
Payload (t)
1800 nm
10
124 passengers + baggage
3600 nm
20
5
Supplementary fuel options
10
0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 Distance (nm)
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5000
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IAE engines
JAR3% flight profile
20
124 passengers + 5.3 t (11600lb) cargo
200nm alternate
40
15
30
Payload (t)
1800 nm
10
124 passengers + baggage
3600 nm
20
5
Supplementary fuel options
10
0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 Distance (nm)
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5000
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CFMI engines
JAR3% flight profile
25
200nm alternate
20
50
40
Payload (1000 lb)
Payload (t)
15
150 passengers + baggage
30
10
20
5
Supplementary fuel option
10
0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 Distance (nm)
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5000
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IAE engines
JAR3% flight profile 200nm alternate
25
MTOW 73.5t / 162050lb MTOW 78t / 171950lb Payload (t)
50
20
40
Payload (1000 lb)
15
150 passengers + baggage
30
10
20
5
Supplementary fuel option
10
0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 Distance (nm)
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5000
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CFMI engines
JAR3% flight profile
30
185 passengers + 8.5 t (18700lb) cargo
200nm alternate
60
25 50
Payload (1000 lb)
20
Payload (t)
2400 nm
15
185 passengers + baggage
3000 nm
40
2700 nm
10
30
20
5
Supplementary fuel options
10
0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 Distance (nm)
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5000
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IAE engines
JAR3% flight profile
30
185 passengers + 8.4 t (18500lb) cargo
200nm alternate
60
25 50
Payload (1000 lb)
20
Payload (t)
2400 nm
15
185 passengers + baggage
3000 nm
40
2700 nm
10
30
20
5
Supplementary fuel options
10
0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 Distance (nm)
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2,750
8,500
2,500
2,250
2,000
6,500
1,000
2,500 3,000
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Distance (nm)
7,500
2000ft, ISA+20C
3,000 CFM56-5B8/3 CFM56-5B9/3 PW6122 PW6124
2,750
8,500
2,500
2,250
2,000
6,500
1,000
2,500 3,000
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Distance (nm)
7,500
2,750
2,500
2,250
2,000 1,750
6,500
1,000
2,500 3,000
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Distance (nm)
8,500
7,500
2000ft, ISA+20C
3,000
2,750
2,500
2,250
2,000
6,500
1,000
2,500 3,000
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Distance (nm)
8,500
7,500
2,750
8,500
2,250
2,000
6,500
1,000
2,500 3,000
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Distance (nm)
7,500
2000ft, ISA+20C
3,000 CFM56-5B4/3 V2527-A5 2,500
2,750
8,500
2,250
2,000
6,500
1,000
2,500 3,000
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Distance (nm)
7,500
2,750
2,500
8,500
2,250
2,000
6,500
1,000
750 500 700 900 1,100 1,300 1,500 1,700 1,900 2,100 2,300
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Distance (nm)
7,500
2000ft, ISA+20C
3,000 CFM56-5B1/3 CFM56-5B3/3 V2530-A5 V2533-A5
2,750
8,500
2,500
2,250
2,000
6,500
1,000
750 500 700 900 1,100 1,300 1,500 1,700 1,900 2,100 2,300
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2,500 2,500
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Distance (nm)
7,500
1750
CFM56-5B PW6000A
5,500
1500 4,500
MLW
2000 ft
Sea level
1000
3,500
750 50 52 54 56 58
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1750
CFM56-5B V2500-A5
5,500
1500
Sea level
3,500 1000
750 50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64
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2,500
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1750
CFM56-5B V2500-A5
MLW
5,500
1500
2000 ft
1250
Sea level
3,500 1000
750 50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64 66 68
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1750
CFM56-5B V2500-A5
Typical landing weight
MLW
5500
1500
2000 ft
Sea level
1250
4500
3500 1000
750 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76 78
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Assumptions
Flight profile:
Payloads:
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