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A320 Family: All About The
A320 Family: All About The
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Technical appendices
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Technical appendices - Contents
Engines Page 28
- maximum* 160
- maximum 180
- maximum 220
Single-class layouts
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.
Manual loading advantages:
A318
no investment
Bulk mode
101in
Usable volume:
132in 107in
(3.35m) (2.71m)
maximum available volume
(2.56m)
749ft3 no OWE impact
little infrastructure needs
A319
132in Bulk mode 174in 128in
(3.35m) Usable volume: (4.43m) (3.24m)
976ft3
A320
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+ 208ft3 bulk
45in
110ft3 45in
130ft3 90ft3
45in
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.
Bulk mode:
Usable volume: total 810 ft3
Impact / Firewall
Impact / Firewall
Two additional centre tanks ACT
Impact / Firewall
ACT
Two additional centre tanks
Height ULDs (containers or pallets):
Usable volume: 1040 ft3 + 208ft3
Bulk mode:
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Usable volume: total 1496 ft3
A320 Family flight deck
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 system is coupled to a printer and can also be coupled to an optional Aircraft Communication
Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) link.
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.
Features Integrated Stand-by Instrumentation System (ISIS) on one additional LCD screen.
Retractable tables
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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The Navigation Displays are located inboard of each Primary Flight Display and provide the pilots with
data on the aircraft’s position and course.
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.
Post Flight Report Fault analysis and parts logistics done before
the aircraft lands
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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.
Landing gear
10 years / 20 000 FC
overhaul
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Fly-by-wire flight controls
(2)
Flight Augmentation
er
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Safety concepts:
High level of redundancy
Use of dissimilar redundancy (different Flight controls - Schematic
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:
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5 Inner Flap
Removable wing tip
Outer Flap Flap Track 2
Flap Track 3
Advanced drag-reducing wingtip Aileron
devices are standard Flap Track 4
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
PW6000A CFM56-5B V2500-A5
Aircraft applications A318 A318/A319/A320/A321 A319/A320/A321
Nominal thrust range-lbt 22100/23800 21600/33000 22000/33000
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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).
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CFMI engines
JAR3% flight profile
200nm alternate
20
MTOW 40
59.0t / 130050lb
1400 nm 3100 nm
10
107 passengers + baggage 20
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10
0 0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
Distance (nm)
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A318 range capability
PW engines
JAR3% flight profile
200nm alternate
20
MTOW 40
59.0t / 130050lb
1350 nm 3000 nm
10
107 passengers + baggage 20
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10
0 0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
Distance (nm)
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A319 range capability
CFMI engines
JAR3% flight profile
200nm alternate
20
MTOW
64.0t / 141100lb
40
124 passengers + 5.4 t (11800lb) cargo
MTOW
15
75.5t / 166500lb
30
5
10
0 0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000
Distance (nm)
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A319 range capability
IAE engines
JAR3% flight profile
200nm alternate
20
MTOW
64.0t / 141100lb
40
124 passengers + 5.3 t (11600lb) cargo
MTOW
15
75.5t / 166500lb
30
5
10
0 0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000
Distance (nm)
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A320 range capability
CFMI engines
JAR3% flight profile
200nm alternate
25
MTOW 50
73.5t / 162050lb
150 passengers + 6.3 t (13800lb) cargo
20
MTOW 40
78t / 171950lb
3200 nm 30
150 passengers + baggage
2600 nm
10
2900 nm 20
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5 10
Supplementary fuel option
0 0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000
Distance (nm)
IAE engines
JAR3% flight profile
200nm alternate
25
MTOW 50
73.5t / 162050lb
150 passengers + 6.2 t (13600lb) cargo
20
MTOW 40
78t / 171950lb
30
150 passengers + baggage
2600 nm
10
2900 nm 20
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5 10
Supplementary fuel option
0 0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000
Distance (nm)
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A321 range capability
CFMI engines
JAR3% flight profile
200nm alternate
30
MTOW
60
185 passengers + 8.5 t (18700lb) cargo 89t / 196200lb
25
MTOW 50
93.5t / 206100lb
20
20
5 10
Supplementary fuel options
0 0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000
Distance (nm)
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A321 range capability
IAE engines
JAR3% flight profile
200nm alternate
30
MTOW 60
185 passengers + 8.4 t (18500lb) cargo 89t / 196200lb
25
MTOW 50
93.5t / 206100lb
20
10
20
5 10
Supplementary fuel options
0 0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000
Distance (nm)
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A318 Take-off performance
7,500
Take-off distance (m)
2,000 6,500
1,750
5,500
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1,500
4,500
1,250
3,500
1,000
750 2,500
500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000
Distance (nm)
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A318 Take-off performance
7,500
Take-off distance (m)
2,000 6,500
1,750
5,500
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1,500
4,500
1,250
3,500
1,000
750 2,500
500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000
Distance (nm)
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A319 Take-off performance
2,750 CFM56-5B5/3
CFM56-5B6/3
CFM56-5B7/3 8,500
2,500 V2522-A5
V2524-A5
V2527M-A5 7,500
Take-off distance (m)
2,000 6,500
1,750
5,500
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1,500
4,500
1,250
3,500
1,000
750 2,500
500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000
Distance (nm)
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A319 Take-off performance
2,750 CFM56-5B5/3
CFM56-5B6/3
CFM56-5B7/3 8,500
2,500
V2522-A5
V2524-A5
V2527M-A5 7,500
Take-off distance (m)
2,000 6,500
1,750
5,500
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1,500
4,500
1,250
3,500
1,000
750 2,500
500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000
Distance (nm)
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A320 Take-off performance
V2527-A5 8,500
2,500
7,500
Take-off distance (m)
2,000 6,500
1,750
5,500
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1,500
4,500
1,250
3,500
1,000
750 2,500
500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000
Distance (nm)
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A320 Take-off performance
V2527-A5 8,500
2,500
7,500
Take-off distance (m)
2,000 6,500
1,750
5,500
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1,500
4,500
1,250
3,500
1,000
750 2,500
500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000
Distance (nm)
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A321 Take-off performance
7,500
Take-off distance (m)
2,000 6,500
1,750
5,500
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1,500
4,500
1,250
3,500
1,000
750 2,500
500 700 900 1,100 1,300 1,500 1,700 1,900 2,100 2,300 2,500
Distance (nm)
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A321 Take-off performance
7,500
Take-off distance (m)
2,000 6,500
1,750
5,500
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1,500
4,500
1,250
3,500
1,000
750 2,500
500 700 900 1,100 1,300 1,500 1,700 1,900 2,100 2,300 2,500
Distance (nm)
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A318 Landing performance
CFM56-5B
1750
PW6000A
5,500
Landing distance (m)
4,500
MLW
Typical landing weight
1250
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2000 ft
750 2,500
50 52 54 56 58 60
Landing weight (t) Page 47 May 2009
A319 Landing performance
CFM56-5B
1750
V2500-A5
5,500
Landing distance (m)
Sea level
3,500
1000
750 2,500
50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64
Landing weight (t) Page 48 May 2009
A320 Landing performance
CFM56-5B
1750
V2500-A5
MLW 5,500
Landing distance (m)
4,500
2000 ft
1250
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Sea level
3,500
1000
750 2,500
50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70
Landing weight (t) Page 49 May 2009
A321 Landing performance
CFM56-5B MLW
1750
V2500-A5
5500
Typical landing weight
Landing distance (m)
4500
Sea level
1250
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3500
1000
750 2500
60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76 78 80
Landing weight (t) Page 50 May 2009
Assumptions
Weight standards: OWEs are to “typical airline” assumptions including an allowance for
cabin changes and option selection. Cabin layouts are as shown in
the cabin section.
Flight profile: En-route profile includes engine start and taxi-out, take-off, climb,
cruise, descent, approach, landing and taxi-in. Sector distance
comprises the climb, cruise and descent phases.
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