Tandico, Al Rayan U.

AMTA 329
BS AET – 3B 20/3/2021
AIRBUS A300 Air Conditioning System
Based on my knowledge, the air conditioning and pressurization systems
maintain the air in the pressurized compartments at the desired temperature, freshness
and of course the right amount of pressure. The Bleed air will distribute the cooled air
individually to the aircraft’s compartments and it discharges overboard through the
outflow valves equipped with pressure regulating valves and fixed vent holes. The cabin
air is continuously recirculated. The bleed air for this system is being supplied by the
engine compressor or APU to attain the requirements of the bleed air itself. The
conditioned air can also be supplied directly to the cabin air/ distribution system by a low
pressure ground connection.

If the air conditioning system are not operating in-flight, the ram air inlet will provide
fresh air ventilations. The pressure and pressure variations in the pressurized
compartments are controlled automatically by adjusting the outflow valves.
The flight compartment and the three cabin zones are each provided with an
independent temperature control system, capable of automatic or manual operation. In
automatic control, the compartment temperature controller receives inputs from the
zone inlet and zone ambient temperature control sensors, signals from the APU and
pack temperature demand controller and from the COMPT TEMP selectors. The
controller modulates the trim air valve, which mixes hot air with cold air to obtain the
required air temperature. The hot air comes from the LH and RH hot air manifolds
through a single hot air supply valve, regulated at 4 PSI above the cabin pressure. The
compartment temperature controller limits the maximum duct inlet temperature to 165°F
with an overheat protection rated at 190°F causing the hot air supply valve to close. In
case of automatic control failure, the zone temperatures may be manually controlled by
direct operation of the trim air valves and manual adjustment of the pack discharge
temperatures, using controls provided on the overhead panel.
A. COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE SELECTORS

Selects temperature for automatic control or provides manual control of temperature.

AUTO-Associated compartment temperature is controlled relative to selector position.
Full range is from 65° to 85°F. Mid position is 75°F. MAN-Associated compartment
temperature is manually controlled by positioning the zone trim air valve. Selector is
spring loaded to center position.

B. HOT AIR SUPPLY VALVE SWITCH

Opens or closes the hot air supply valve. When valve is open, hot air is provided to the
hot air manifold. When switch is pressed in, valve opens.

C. COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

Indicates cabin temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.

D. DUCT TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

Indicates duct temperature in degrees F to selected compartment.

E. COMPARTMENT/DUCT TEMP. SELECTOR

Selects the zone or cargo compartment for which temperature readings are desired.
When selector is set to CRT, all compartment and duct temperatures are indicated on
ECAM. When selected to a position other than CRT, temperatures are indicated on the
temperature indicator, and ECAM displays XX for that compartment/duct.