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A318
AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS
AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
AC
AIRBUS S.A.S.
Customer Services
Technical Data Support and Services
31707 Blagnac Cedex
FRANCE
HIGHLIGHTS
CHAPTER 5
Section 5-8
Subject 5-8-0
Ground Towing Requirements R NOTE AMENDED
FIGURE Ground Towing Requirements R REPLACED MINIMUM TRACTOR
WEIGHT BY TOTAL TRACTION WHEEL
LOAD. ADDED NOTE ON TRACTOR
DRAWBAR PULL LIMIT.
HIGHLIGHTS
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CHAPTER 2
Subject 2-1-1
General Aircraft Characteristics Data May 01/16
Subject 2-2-0
General Aircraft Dimensions May 01/14
FIGURE General Aircraft Dimensions - Wing Tip Fence May 01/15
Subject 2-3-0
Ground Clearances May 01/15
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Wing Tip Fence Dec 01/15
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Trailing Edge Flaps - Extended May 01/15
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Flap Tracks - Extended May 01/15
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Flap Tracks - Retracted May 01/15
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Flap Tracks - 1 + F May 01/15
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Aileron Down May 01/15
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Aileron Up May 01/15
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Spoilers - Extended May 01/15
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Leading Edge Slats - Extended May 01/15
Subject 2-4-1
Interior Arrangements - Plan View May 01/16
FIGURE Interior Arrangements - Plan View - Typical Configuration - May 01/16
Single-Class, High Density
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CHAPTER 3
Subject 3-1-0
General Information May 01/14
Subject 3-2-1
Payload/Range - ISA Conditions May 01/15
FIGURE Payload/Range - ISA Conditions May 01/15
Subject 3-3-1
Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA Conditions May 01/14
FIGURE Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA Conditions - CFM56 May 01/14
Series Engine
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CHAPTER 4
Subject 4-1-0
General Information May 01/14
Subject 4-2-0
Turning Radii Dec 01/15
FIGURE Turning Radii, No Slip Angle - (Sheet 1) Dec 01/15
FIGURE Turning Radii, No Slip Angle - (Sheet 2) Dec 01/15
Subject 4-3-0
Minimum Turning Radii Dec 01/15
FIGURE Minimum Turning Radii Dec 01/15
Subject 4-4-0
Visibility from Cockpit in Static Position May 01/14
FIGURE Visibility from Cockpit in Static Position May 01/14
FIGURE Binocular Visibility Through Windows from Captain Eye May 01/14
Position
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CHAPTER 5
Subject 5-1-1
Aircraft Servicing Arrangements May 01/14
Subject 5-1-2
Typical Ramp Layout - Open Apron May 01/14
FIGURE Typical Ramp Layout - Open Apron - Bulk Loading May 01/15
Subject 5-1-3
Typical Ramp Layout - Gate May 01/14
FIGURE Typical Ramp Layout - Gate May 01/15
Subject 5-2-0
Terminal Operations - Full Servicing Turn Round Time May 01/16
FIGURE Full Servicing Turn Round Time Chart May 01/16
Subject 5-3-0
Terminal Operations - Outstation Turn Round Time May 01/14
FIGURE Outstation Turn Round Time Chart May 01/14
Subject 5-4-1
Ground Service Connections Layout May 01/14
FIGURE Ground Service Connections Layout May 01/14
Subject 5-4-2
Grounding (Earthing) Points May 01/14
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Grounding (Earthing) Points - May 01/14
Landing Gear
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CHAPTER 6
Subject 6-1-0
Engine Exhaust Velocities and Temperatures Dec 01/15
Subject 6-1-1
Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Ground Idle Power Dec 01/15
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities - Ground Idle Power -- CFM56 Dec 01/15
Series Engine
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities - Ground Idle Power -- PW 6000 Dec 01/15
Series Engine
Subject 6-1-2
Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Ground Idle Power Dec 01/15
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Temperatures - Ground Idle Power -- CFM56 Dec 01/15
Series Engine
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Temperatures - Ground Idle Power -- PW Dec 01/15
6000 Series Engine
Subject 6-1-3
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CHAPTER 7
Subject 7-1-0
General Information May 01/15
Subject 7-2-0
Landing Gear Footprint May 01/16
FIGURE Landing Gear Footprint May 01/16
Subject 7-3-0
Maximum Pavement Loads May 01/15
FIGURE Maximum Pavement Loads May 01/16
Subject 7-4-0
Landing Gear Loading on Pavement May 01/15
FIGURE Landing Gear Loading on Pavement - WV006, MRW 56 400 May 01/14
kg, CG 35%
FIGURE Landing Gear Loading on Pavement - WV005, MRW 68 400 May 01/14
kg, CG 32%
Subject 7-5-0
Flexible Pavement Requirements - US Army Corps of Engineers May 01/15
Design Method
FIGURE Flexible Pavement Requirements - WV006, MRW 56 400 kg, May 01/14
CG 35 %
FIGURE Flexible Pavement Requirements - WV005, WV010, MRW May 01/16
68 400 kg, CG 32 %
Subject 7-6-0
Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion May 01/15
Subject 7-7-0
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CHAPTER 8
Subject 8-0-0
Scaled Drawings May 01/14
FIGURE Scaled Drawing May 01/14
CHAPTER 10
Subject 10-0-0
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting May 01/15
FIGURE Front Page May 01/16
FIGURE Highly Flammable and Hazardous Materials and Components May 01/15
FIGURE Batteries Location and Access May 01/15
FIGURE Wheel/Brake Overheat - Wheel Safety Area May 01/16
FIGURE Composite Materials May 01/15
FIGURE L/G Ground Lock Safety Devices May 01/14
FIGURE Emergency Evacuation Devices Dec 01/15
FIGURE Pax/Crew Doors May 01/14
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 SCOPE
1-1-0 Introduction
1-2-0 Glossary
2 AIRCRAFT DESCRIPTION
2-1-1 General Aircraft Characteristics Data
2-2-0 General Aircraft Dimensions
2-3-0 Ground Clearances
2-4-1 Interior Arrangements - Plan View
2-5-0 Interior Arrangements - Cross Section
2-6-0 Cargo Compartments
2-7-0 Door Clearances and Location
2-8-0 Escape Slides
2-9-0 Landing Gear
2-10-0 Exterior Lighting
2-11-0 Antennas and Probes Location
2-12-0 Power Plant
2-13-0 Leveling, Symmetry and Alignment
2-14-0 Jacking
3 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE
3-1-0 General Information
3-2-1 Payload / Range - ISA Conditions
3-3-1 Take-off Weight Limitation - ISA Conditions
3-3-2 Take-off Weight Limitation - ISA +15C (+59F) Conditions
3-4-1 Landing Field Length - ISA Conditions
3-5-0 Final Approach Speed
4 GROUND MANEUVERING
4-1-0 General Information
4-2-0 Turning Radii
4-3-0 Minimum Turning Radii
4-4-0 Visibility from Cockpit in Static Position
4-5-0 Runway and Taxiway Turn Paths
4-5-1 135 Turn - Runway to Taxiway
T.O.C.
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5 TERMINAL SERVICING
5-1-1 Aircraft Servicing Arrangements
5-1-2 Typical Ramp Layout - Open Apron
5-1-3 Typical Ramp Layout - Gate
5-2-0 Terminal Operations - Full Servicing Turn Round Time Chart
5-3-0 Terminal Operation - Outstation Turn Round Time Chart
5-4-1 Ground Service Connections
5-4-2 Grounding Points
5-4-3 Hydraulic System
5-4-4 Electrical System
5-4-5 Oxygen System
5-4-6 Fuel System
5-4-7 Pneumatic System
5-4-8 Oil System
5-4-9 Potable Water System
5-4-10 Waste Water System
5-5-0 Engine Starting Pneumatic Requirements
5-6-0 Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements
5-7-0 Preconditioned Airflow Requirements
5-8-0 Ground Towing Requirements
5-9-0 De-Icing and External Cleaning
6 OPERATING CONDITIONS
6-1-0 Engine Exhaust Velocities and Temperatures
6-1-1 Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Ground Idle Power
6-1-2 Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Ground Idle Power
6-1-3 Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Breakaway Power
6-1-4 Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Breakaway Power
6-1-5 Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Takeoff Power
6-1-6 Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Takeoff Power
T.O.C.
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7 PAVEMENT DATA
7-1-0 General Information
7-2-0 Landing Gear Footprint
7-3-0 Maximum Pavement Loads
7-4-0 Landing Gear Loading on Pavement
7-5-0 Flexible Pavement Requirements - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Design Method
7-6-0 Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion
7-7-0 Rigid Pavement Requirements - Portland Cement Association Design Method
7-8-0 Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion
7-9-0 ACN/PCN Reporting System - Flexible and Rigid Pavements
8 SCALED DRAWINGS
8-0-0 SCALED DRAWINGS
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SCOPE
1-1-0 Introduction
This document is not customized and must not be used for training purposes. No information within
may constitute a contractual commitment.
The A320 Family is the worlds best-selling single-aisle aircraft. An A320 takes off or lands
somewhere in the world every 2.5 seconds of every day, the family has logged more than 50 million
cycles since entry-into-service and records a best-in-class dispatch reliability of 99.7%.
AIRBUS S.A.S.
Customer Services
Technical Data Support and Services
1, Rond Point Maurice BELLONTE
31707 BLAGNAC CEDEX
FRANCE
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1-2-0 Glossary
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MIN Minimum
MLG Main Landing Gear
NLG Nose Landing Gear
OAT Outside Air Temperature
PAX Passenger
PBB Passenger Boarding Bridge
PCA Portland Cement Association
PCN Pavement Classification Number
PRM Passenger with Reduced Mobility
R Right
RH Right Hand
ULD Unit Load Device
US United States
WV Weight Variant
Y/C Tourist Class
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AIRCRAFT DESCRIPTION
Aircraft Characteristics
WV004 WV005 WV006 WV007
Maximum Ramp Weight (MRW) 66 400 kg 68 400 kg 56 400 kg 61 400 kg
Maximum Taxi Weight (MTW) (146 387 lb) (150 796 lb) (124 341 lb) (135 364 lb)
Maximum Take-Off Weight 66 000 kg 68 000 kg 56 000 kg 61 000 kg
(MTOW) (145 505 lb) (149 914 lb) (123 459 lb) (134 482 lb)
Maximum Landing Weight (MLW) 57 500 kg 57 500 kg 56 000 kg 56 000 kg
(126 766 lb) (126 766 lb) (123 459 lb) (123 459 lb)
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight 54 500 kg 54 500 kg 53 000 kg 53 000 kg
(MZFW) (120 152 lb) (120 152 lb) (116 845 lb) (116 845 lb)
Aircraft Characteristics
WV008 WV009 WV010
Maximum Ramp Weight
(MRW) 64 400 kg 66 400 kg 68 400 kg
Maximum Taxi Weight (141 978 lb) (146 387 lb) (150 796 lb)
(MTW)
Maximum Take-Off 64 000 kg 66 000 kg 68 000 kg
Weight (MTOW) (141 096 lb) (145 505 lb) (149 914 lb)
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Aircraft Characteristics
WV008 WV009 WV010
Maximum Landing 56 000 kg 57 500 kg 57 500 kg
Weight (MLW) (123 459 lb) (126 766 lb) (126 766 lb)
Maximum Zero Fuel 53 000 kg 48 000 kg 48 000 kg
Weight (MZFW) (116 845 lb) (105 822 lb) (105 822 lb)
2. The following table provides characteristics of A318-100 Models, these data are common to each
Weight Variant:
Aircraft Characteristics
Standard Seating Capacity 132 (Single-Class)
Usable Fuel Capacity 23 859 l
(density = 0.785 kg/l) (6 303 US gal)
18 729 kg
(41 290 lb)
Pressurized Fuselage Volume 257 m3
(A/C non equipped) (9 076 ft3)
Passenger Compartment 107 m3
Volume (3 779 ft3)
Cockpit Volume 9 m3
(318 ft3)
Usable Volume, FWD CC 6.72 m3
(237 ft3)
Usable Volume, AFT CC 8.87 m3
(313 ft3)
Usable Volume, Bulk CC 5.71 m3
(202 ft3)
Water Volume, FWD CC 8.34 m3
(295 ft3)
Water Volume, AFT CC 10.38 m3
(367 ft3)
Water Volume, Bulk CC 5.97 m3
(211 ft3)
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6.62 m
(21.72 ft)
4.14 m
(13.58 ft)
10.25 m
(33.63 ft)
5.07 m
(16.63 ft)
34.10 m
(111.88 ft)
12.45 m
(40.85 ft)
0.50 m
(1.64 ft) 0.93 m
(3.05 ft)
7.59 m
(24.90 ft)
8.95 m
(29.36 ft)
NOTE:
RELATED TO AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE AND WEIGHT.
N_AC_020200_1_0010101_01_04
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31.45 m
(103.18 ft)
6.07 m
(19.91 ft)
5.75 m
(18.86 ft) 1.24 m
(4.07 ft)
3.95 m
(12.96 ft) 3.31 m
(10.86 ft)
8.32 m
(27.30 ft)
11.93 m
(39.14 ft)
8.81 m 4.91 m
CFM56 (28.90 ft) (16.11 ft)
9.10 m
PW6000 (29.86 ft)
1.50 m 0.76 m
(4.92 ft) (2.49 ft)
1.82 m
(5.97 ft)
20.07 m
(65.85 ft)
NOTE:
RELATED TO AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE AND WEIGHT.
N_AC_020200_1_0010107_01_02
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NOTE : Passenger and cargo door ground clearances are measured from the center of the door sill
and from floor level.
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CP1 D1 D2 W2 W1 D3 AP
N1
VT HT C2 F2 BF1 C1 F1
F4 F3
39 000 kg
MRW (85 980 lb) A/C JACKED
A/C CONFIGURATION FDL = 4.60 m (15.09 ft)
FWD CG (15.8%) AFT CG (32%) CG (25%)
m ft m ft m ft m ft
D1 3.37 11.06 3.42 11.22 3.45 11.32 4.13 13.55
D2 3.90 12.80 3.90 12.80 3.97 13.02 4.54 14.89
DOORS D3 3.67 12.04 3.60 11.81 3.72 12.20 4.13 13.55
C1 2.00 6.56 2.03 6.66 2.08 6.82 2.71 8.89
C2 2.14 7.02 2.11 6.92 2.20 7.22 2.71 8.89
F1 1.71 5.61 1.74 5.71 1.79 5.87 2.43 7.97
F2 1.87 6.14 1.84 6.04 1.93 6.33 2.43 7.97
F3 5.86 19.23 5.89 19.32 5.93 19.46 6.58 21.59
FUSELAGE
F4 6.02 19.75 5.99 19.65 6.08 19.95 6.58 21.59
BF1 1.67 5.48 1.65 5.41 1.74 5.71 2.26 7.41
CP1 4.13 13.55 4.21 13.81 4.22 13.85 4.96 16.27
W1 4.83 15.85 4.79 15.72 4.89 16.04 5.35 17.55
WINGS
W2 3.86 12.66 3.82 12.53 3.92 12.86 4.38 14.37
HT 5.57 18.27 5.46 17.91 5.62 18.44 5.93 19.46
TAILPLANE AP 4.87 15.98 4.75 15.58 4.91 16.11 5.20 17.06
VT 12.85 42.16 12.74 41.80 12.89 42.29 13.20 43.31
ENGINE/ N1 (CFM) 0.59 1.94 0.60 1.97 0.66 2.17 1.24 4.07
NACELLE N1 (PW) 0.71 2.33 0.72 2.36 0.78 2.56 1.36 4.46
NOTE:
PASSENGER AND CARGO DOOR GROUND CLEARANCES ARE MEASURED FROM THE CENTER
OF THE DOOR SILL AND FROM FLOOR LEVEL. N_AC_020300_1_0010101_01_07
Ground Clearances
Wing Tip Fence
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-001-A01
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D C B A
FLAPS EXTENDED
A/C IN MAINTENANCE
MAXIMUM RAMP MAXIMUM RAMP
CONFIGURATION
DESCRIPTION WEIGHT FWD CG WEIGHT AFT CG
MID CG
m ft m ft m ft
N_AC_020300_1_0060101_01_01
Ground Clearances
Trailing Edge Flaps - Extended
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-006-A01
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C B A
A/C IN MAINTENANCE
MAXIMUM RAMP MAXIMUM RAMP
CONFIGURATION
DESCRIPTION WEIGHT FWD CG WEIGHT AFT CG
MID CG
m ft m ft m ft
N_AC_020300_1_0350101_01_00
Ground Clearances
Flap Tracks - Extended
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-035-A01
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A B C
A/C IN MAINTENANCE
MAXIMUM RAMP MAXIMUM RAMP
CONFIGURATION
DESCRIPTION WEIGHT FWD CG WEIGHT AFT CG
MID CG
m ft m ft m ft
N_AC_020300_1_0070101_01_01
Ground Clearances
Flap Tracks - Retracted
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-007-A01
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A B C
A/C IN MAINTENANCE
MAXIMUM RAMP MAXIMUM RAMP
CONFIGURATION
DESCRIPTION WEIGHT FWD CG WEIGHT AFT CG
MID CG
m ft m ft m ft
N_AC_020300_1_0360101_01_00
Ground Clearances
Flap Tracks - 1 + F
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-036-A01
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B A
AILERON DOWN
A/C IN MAINTENANCE
MAXIMUM RAMP MAXIMUM RAMP
CONFIGURATION
DESCRIPTION WEIGHT FWD CG WEIGHT AFT CG
MID CG
m ft m ft m ft
N_AC_020300_1_0080101_01_01
Ground Clearances
Aileron Down
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-008-A01
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B A
AILERON UP
A/C IN MAINTENANCE
MAXIMUM RAMP MAXIMUM RAMP
CONFIGURATION
DESCRIPTION WEIGHT FWD CG WEIGHT AFT CG
MID CG
m ft m ft m ft
N_AC_020300_1_0370101_01_00
Ground Clearances
Aileron Up
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-037-A01
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G F E D C B A
SPOILERS EXTENDED
A/C IN MAINTENANCE
MAXIMUM RAMP MAXIMUM RAMP
CONFIGURATION
DESCRIPTION WEIGHT FWD CG WEIGHT AFT CG
MID CG
m ft m ft m ft
N_AC_020300_1_0090101_01_01
Ground Clearances
Spoilers - Extended
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-009-A01
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A B C D E F G
A/C IN MAINTENANCE
MAXIMUM RAMP MAXIMUM RAMP
CONFIGURATION
DESCRIPTION WEIGHT FWD CG WEIGHT AFT CG
MID CG
m ft m ft m ft
N_AC_020300_1_0100101_01_01
Ground Clearances
Leading Edge Slats - Extended
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-010-A01
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GALLEY
LAVATORY
ATTENDANT SEAT
ATTENDANT SEAT
ATTENDANT SEATS 4
GALLEYS 2
ECONOMY
CLASS SEATS LAVATORIES 2
EMERGENCY EXIT EMERGENCY EXIT
ATTENDANT SEAT
N_AC_020401_1_0010101_01_02
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GALLEY
LAVATORY
ATTENDANT SEATS 3
ECONOMY
CLASS SEATS GALLEYS 2
LAVATORIES 3
EMERGENCY EXIT EMERGENCY EXIT
ATTENDANT SEAT
FIRST
CLASS SEATS
N_AC_020401_1_0070101_01_01
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6 ABREASTWIDER AISLE
0.43 m
(17 in)
1.50 m
(59 in)
0.64 m
(25 in)
3.63 m
(143 in)
N_AC_020500_1_0050101_01_01
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6 ABREASTWIDER SEAT
0.46 m
(18 in)
1.58 m
(62 in)
0.48 m
(19 in)
3.63 m
(143 in)
N_AC_020500_1_0050102_01_03
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4 ABREASTFIRST CLASS
0.57 m
(22.6 in)
1.45 m
(57 in) 0.69 m
(27 in)
3.58 m
(141 in)
N_AC_020500_1_0060101_01_01
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COMPARTMENT
BULK CARGO
FR60 FR65
(238.98 in)
COMPARTMENT
6.07 m
AFT CARGO
(50.39 in)
1.28 m
FR47/ FR54
COMPARTMENT
FWD CARGO
FR34
FR24A
(105.51 in)
(50.39 in)
1.28 m
2.68 m
N_AC_020600_1_0010101_01_00
Cargo Compartments
Locations and Dimensions
FIGURE-2-6-0-991-001-A01
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NOTE : Dimensions of the ground clearances are approximate and will vary with tire type, weight
and balance and other special conditions.
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23.41 m
(76.80 ft)
12.89 m
(42.29 ft)
5.04 m
(16.54 ft)
7.89 m
(25.89 ft)
18.97 m
(62.24 ft)
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1.80 m
(5.91 ft)
0.48 m 0.81 m
(1.57 ft) (2.66 ft)
CL
2.54 m
(8.33 ft)
CRITICAL CLEARANCE
LIMIT
0.61 m
5.02 m (2.00 ft)
(16.47 ft)
2.38 m
(7.81 ft)
1.85 m
(6.07 ft)
CL CL
SEE
0.03 m CHAPTER
(0.10 ft) 23
N_AC_020700_1_0050101_01_00
Doors Clearances
Forward Passenger/Crew Doors
FIGURE-2-7-0-991-005-A01
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CL
FWD
12.89 m
(FROM NOSE)
(42.29 ft)
0.56 m
(1.84 ft)
A B
0.47 m
(1.54 ft)
C
L
SEE
SECTION
23 0.20 m
(0.66 ft)
A B
1.23 m
(4.04 ft)
0.90 m
(2.95 ft)
0.12 m
(0.39 ft)
0.50 m
(1.64 ft)
(TOP OF FLOOR)
B B
(FRAME 47)
A A
NOTE:
ESCAPE SLIDE COMPARTMENT DOOR OPENS ON WING UPPER SURFACE. N_AC_020700_1_0060101_01_00
Doors Clearances
Emergency Exits
FIGURE-2-7-0-991-006-A01
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1.79 m
(5.87 ft)
0.81 m
(2.66 ft)
FWD
CRITICAL
CLEARANCE
0.58 m
LIMIT
(1.90 ft)
A
2.44 m
(8.01 ft)
SEE 1.85 m
CHAPTER (6.07 ft)
23 0.60 m
0.03 m (1.97 ft)
(0.10 ft)
A A
N_AC_020700_1_0070101_01_00
Doors Clearances
Aft Passenger/Crew Doors
FIGURE-2-7-0-991-007-A01
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1.50 m
1.24 m (4.92 ft)
(4.07 ft)
FWD
SEE
CHAPTER
23
A 3.95 m
(12.96 ft)
1.33 m
(4.36 ft)
A A
2.90 m
(9.51 ft)
N_AC_020700_1_0080101_01_00
Doors Clearances
Forward Cargo Compartment Door
FIGURE-2-7-0-991-008-A01
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A
19.96 m
(FROM NOSE)
(65.49 ft)
1.43 m
1.23 m (4.69 ft)
(4.04 ft)
FWD
SEE
CHAPTER
A 23
3.95 m
1.33 m (12.96 ft)
(4.36 ft)
A A
FWD
1.00 m
(3.28 ft)
N_AC_020700_1_0090101_01_00
Doors Clearances
Aft Cargo Compartment Door
FIGURE-2-7-0-991-009-A01
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13.97 m 1.83 m
(45.83 ft) (6.00 ft)
AIRCRAFT
1.94 m
(6.36 ft)
0.49 m
(1.61 ft)
0.21 m
(0.69 ft) 84 1.76 m
(5.77 ft)
1.23 m
(4.04 ft) GROUND LINE
0.14 m
(0.46 ft)
A
NOTE:
VALUE OF CG: 25% RC. N_AC_020700_1_0100101_01_00
Doors Clearances
Main Landing Gear Doors
FIGURE-2-7-0-991-010-A01
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0.63 m
(2.07 ft) FR1
1.54 m
(5.05 ft)
65
N_AC_020700_1_0110101_01_00
Doors Clearances
Radome
FIGURE-2-7-0-991-011-A01
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FR80
FR84
3.86 m
3.23 m
(12.66 ft)
(10.60 ft)
1.50 m
(4.92 ft)
1.40 m
NOTE: (4.59 ft)
VALUE OF CG: 25% RC. N_AC_020700_1_0120101_01_00
Doors Clearances
APU and Nose Landing Gear Doors
FIGURE-2-7-0-991-012-A01
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COCKPIT ESCAPE
ROPE FWD CABIN ESCAPE SLIDE
NOTE:
LH SHOWN, RH SYMMETRICAL. N_AC_020800_1_0010101_01_03
Escape Slides
Location
FIGURE-2-8-0-991-001-A01
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EMERGENCY EVACUATION
Dimensions
Escape Slides
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12
15
2-8-0
18
GRID EQUALS 1 m (3.28 ft) IN REALITY
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NOTE:
LH SHOWN, RH SYMMETRICAL.
DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE.
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The main landing gears are located under the wing and retract sideways towards the fuselage
centerline.
The nose landing gear retracts forward into a fuselage compartment located between FR9 and FR20.
The landing gears and landing gear doors are operated and controlled electrically and hydraulically.
In abnormal operation, the landing gear can be extended by gravity.
Each of the two main landing gear assemblies consists of a conventional two-wheel direct type
with an integral shock absorber supported in the fore and aft directions by a fixed drag strut
and laterally by a folding strut mechanically locked when in the DOWN position.
3. Nose Landing Gear
The nose landing gear consists of a leg with a built-in shock absorber strut, carrying twin wheels with
adequate shimmy damping and a folding strut mechanically locked when in the DOWN position.
4. Nose Wheel Steering
Steering is controlled by two hand wheels in the cockpit. For steering angle controlled by the hand
wheels, refer to AMM 32-51-00.
For steering angle limitation, refer to AMM 09-10-00.
A steering disconnection box is installed on the nose landing gear to allow steering deactivation for
towing purposes.
5. Landing Gear Servicing Points
A. General
Filling of the landing-gear shock absorbers is done through MIL-PRF-6164 standard valves.
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Charging of the landing-gear shock absorbers is accomplished with nitrogen through MIL-
PRF-6164 standard valves.
B. Charging Pressure
The four main wheels are equipped with carbon multidisc brakes.
The braking system has four braking modes plus autobrake and anti-skid systems:
- Normal braking with anti-skid capability,
- Alternative braking with anti-skid capability,
- Alternative braking without anti-skid capability,
- Parking brake with full pressure application capability only.
B. In-Flight Wheel Braking
The main gear wheels are braked automatically before the wheels enter the wheel bay.
The nose gear wheels are stopped by the wheels contacting a rubbing strip (the brake band)
when the gear is in the retracted position.
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HINGED
FAIRING
FIXED
DOOR ACTUATING CYLINDER FAIRING
B
A
C
ADJUSTABLE
RAMP PROXIMITY SENSORS
STEPS
UPLOCK
ROLLER ACTUATING
CYLINDER
FIXED MAIN DOOR
RAMPS (HYDRAULICALLY OPERATED)
LOCK STAY
UNLOCK E
ACTUATOR
MAIN
FITTING
SIDE STAY
SHOCK
ABSORBER
TORQUE
LINK D
D
A
NOTE: MAIN DOOR SHOWN OPEN IN GROUND MAINTENANCE POSITION. N_AC_020900_1_0020101_01_00
Landing Gear
Main Landing Gear - Twin-Wheel (Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-2-9-0-991-002-A01
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LOCKING DOOR
LOCKSTAY ACTUATING
GROUND LOCK SLEEVE PIN
ACTUATING CYLINDER
CYLINDER
LOCKING
PIN
FLAG
FLAG
B
C
D E
EXAMPLE
N_AC_020900_1_0020102_01_01
Landing Gear
Main Landing Gear - Twin-Wheel (Sheet 2 of 2)
FIGURE-2-9-0-991-002-A01
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2 265 mm
(89.17 in)
2 868.70 mm
(112.94 in)
3 795 mm
Y=
COMPRESSED (149.41 in)
EXTENDED
469.90 mm
(18.50 in)
58.40 % AMC
3 453 mm
(135.94 in) 8030
20 252.50 mm RETRACTION
X= ANGLE
(797.34 in)
927.10 mm
(36.50 in)
N_AC_020900_1_0030101_01_00
Landing Gear
Main Landing Gear Dimensions - Twin-Wheel
FIGURE-2-9-0-991-003-A01
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C B
ROTATING ROD
FITTING ASSEMBLY
FWD DOORS AFT DOORS
LEG DOOR
A ACTUATING
CYLINDER
DOWNLOCK
PROXIMITY
DETECTORS
NOSE WHEEL
STEERING
SERVO CONTROL
STEERING
E ACTUATING
CYLINDER
SHOCK TORQUE
ABSORBER LINK
TOWING
FITTING
A
N_AC_020900_1_0040101_01_00
Landing Gear
Nose Landing Gear (Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-2-9-0-991-004-A01
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LOCKSTAY
NLG DOOR
SAFETY PIN
DOWNLOCK
SAFETY PIN DOOR HINGE
NLG DOOR
FLAG
FLAG
B
C
RH SHOWN
LH SYMMETRICAL
TOWING LEVER
NORMAL POSITION
(NOSE WHEEL STEERING
OPERATIONAL)
TOWING POSITION
(NOSE WHEEL STEERING DEACTIVATED)
D E
SAFETY PIN
(TOWING POSITION)
N_AC_020900_1_0040102_01_01
Landing Gear
Nose Landing Gear (Sheet 2 of 2)
FIGURE-2-9-0-991-004-A01
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92
1 957.03 mm
(77.05 in)
2 338 mm
(92.05 in) COMPRE
SSED
EXTEND
ED
430 mm
(16.93 in)
9
7 561 mm
X=
(297.68 in)
500 mm
(19.69 in)
N_AC_020900_1_0050101_01_00
Landing Gear
Nose Landing Gear Dimensions
FIGURE-2-9-0-991-005-A01
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The minimum maintenance pit envelopes for the landing-gear shock absorber removal are shown in
FIGURE 2-9-0-991-020-A and FIGURE 2-9-0-991-021-A.
Dimensions for elevators and associated mechanisms must be added to those in FIGURE
2-9-0-991-020-A and FIGURE 2-9-0-991-021-A.
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17.72 m
(58.14 ft)
**ON A/C A318-100
17.87 m
(58.63 ft)
FROM X0
3.76 m
6.49 m (12.34 ft)
(21.29 ft) 2.95 m
(9.68 ft)
3.79 m
1.5 m 1m (12.43 ft)
(4.92 ft) (3.28 ft)
= =
FWD JACKING POINT
= 1.92 m
2.5 m (6.30 ft) 7.59 m
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7.61 m
2-9-0
(24.97 ft)
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A B
DIM QUOTED IS m ft m ft
WITH WHEELS REMOVED
AND 153 mm (6.02 in)
CLEARANCE AT 0.52 1.71 1.17 3.84
JACKING DOME
17.87 m
(58.63 ft)
A B
FROM X0
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1 1
2 2
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 RIGHT NAVIGATION LIGHT (GREEN)
2 TAIL NAVIGATION LIGHT (WHITE)
3 LEFT NAVIGATION LIGHT (RED)
4 RETRACTABLE LANDING LIGHT
5 RUNWAY TURN OFF LIGHT
6 TAXI LIGHT
7 TAKE-OFF LIGHT
8 LOGO LIGHT
9 UPPER ANTI-COLLISION LIGHT/BEACON (RED)
10 LOWER ANTI-COLLISION LIGHT/BEACON (RED)
11 WING STROBE LIGHT (HIGH INTENSITY, WHITE)
12 TAIL STROBE LIGHT (HIGH INTENSITY, WHITE)
13 WING/ENGINE SCAN LIGHT
14 WHEEL WELL LIGHT (DOME)
15 CARGO COMPARTMENT FLOOD LIGHT
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8 12
9
8
10 11
13 RH 1
LH 3
6 5 7 4
N_AC_021000_1_0010101_01_01
Exterior Lighting
FIGURE-2-10-0-991-001-A01
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1 3
5 5
N_AC_021000_1_0020101_01_01
Exterior Lighting
FIGURE-2-10-0-991-002-A01
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12
9 10
11 11
13 13
N_AC_021000_1_0030101_01_01
Exterior Lighting
FIGURE-2-10-0-991-003-A01
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8 8
15 15
14
CEILING LIGHT
SPOT LIGHT
GROUND
N_AC_021000_1_0170101_01_01
Exterior Lighting
FIGURE-2-10-0-991-017-A01
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WEATHER RADAR
EMERGENCY STATIC PROBE
AOA SENSOR(3) STBY
ATC(4)
VHF(1)
GPS(2) TCAS TOP VHF(3)
AOA SENSOR(1) HF
GPS(1) ELT
LOC
GLIDE
RADIO ALTIMETER(2)
DME(1)
VOR
TAT PROBE
PITOT PROBE(2)
ATC(2)
STATIC PROBE(1)
STATIC PROBE(2)
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The APU is installed at the rear part of the fuselage in the tail cone. An air intake system with a
flap-type door is installed in front of the APU compartment. The exhaust gases pass overboard at the
end of the fuselage cone.
2. Controls and Indication
The primary APU controls and indications are installed on the overhead panel, on the center pedestal
and on the center instrument panel. Additionally, an external APU panel is installed on the nose
landing gear to initiate an APU emergency shutdown.
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FR76
FR87
A B
VENT
LOUVER FR80
RH FIREWALL
FRONT FIREWALL
UPPER
FIREWALL
FR84
AIR INTAKE
REAR FIREWALL CUT OUT
LH FIREWALL
316AR
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EXHAUST MUFFLER
OIL COOLER
FR84
FIREWALL
OIL COOLER OUTLET
315AL
FR80
APUFUELLINE
FR76
FIXED DIVERTER
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The engine is a dual-rotor, variable stator, high bypass ratio turbofan powerplant for subsonic
services. The principal modules of the engine are:
- low pressure compressor (fan stator and fan rotor)
- high pressure compressor
- turbine frame
- combustion chamber
- high pressure turbine
- low pressure turbine
- accessory drives (gear box).
The 9 stage high pressure compressor is driven by 1 stage high pressure turbine, and the
integrated front fan and booster is driven by 4 stage low pressure turbine. An annular combustor
converts fuel and compressor discharge air into energy to provide engine thrust part through
primary exhaust and to drive the turbines. The accessory drive system extracts energy from the
high pressure rotor to drive the engine accessories and the engine mounted aircraft accessories.
Reverse thrust for braking the aircraft after landing is supplied by an integrated system which
acts on the fan discharge airflow.
B. Nacelle
The cowls enclose the periphery of the engine so as to form the engine nacelle. Each engine is
housed in a nacelle suspended from a pylon attached to the wing lower surface. The nacelle
consists of the demountable powerplant, the fan cowls and the thrust reverser cowls.
The nacelle installation is designed to provide cooling and ventilation air for engine accessories
mounted along the fan and core casing. The nacelle provides:
- protection for the engine and the accessories
- airflow around the engine during its operation
- lighting protection
- HIRF and EMI attenuation.
2. Engine and Nacelle - PW Engine
A. Engine
The engine is a two spool, axial flow, high bypass ratio turbofan powerplant for subsonic service.
The main modules of the engine are:
- compressor section
- combustion section
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- turbine section
- accessory drives (gear box) section.
The four stage Low Pressure Compressor (LPC) is driven by a three stage Low Pressure Turbine
(LPT) and the six stage High Pressure Compressor (HPC) by a single stage High Pressure
Turbine (HPT).
The PW6000 incorporates a Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) which governs all
engine functions, including power management.
B. Nacelle
The cowls enclose the periphery of the engine so as to form the engine nacelle. Each engine is
housed in a nacelle suspended from a pylon attached below the wing.
The nacelle installation is designed to provide cooling and ventilation air for engine accessories
mounted along the fan and core casing. The nacelle provides:
- protection for the engine and the accessories
- airflow around the engine during its operation
- lighting protection
- HIRF and EMI attenuation.
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2 943 mm
(115.87 in)
2 600 mm
(102.36 in)
1 125 mm
(44.28 in)
FAN AND
BOOSTER COMPRESSOR
A FWD HANDLING
POINT COMBUSTOR
FWD HOISTING
POINT
TURBINE FRAME
DIA
B 986 mm
(38.82 in)
LP
TURBINE
HP
1 820 mm TURBINE
AGB TGB
(71.65 in) AFT HOISTING AND
ACCESSORY HANDLING POINT
DRIVE
A
2 145 mm
(84.45 in)
1 130 mm
(44.49 in)
989 mm
(38.94 in)
1 978 mm
(77.87 in)
B
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PRIMARY
NOZZLE
2.3 m 1.6 m
(7.5 ft) (5.2 ft)
CENTERBODY
C 2.1 m
A B (6.9 ft)
ENGINE AIR 0.57 m FAN COWL FAN D
INLET COWL REVERSER
(1.9 ft)
BLOCKER DOOR A A
EXTENDED
2.07 m 1.9 m 1.8 m
(6.8 ft) (6.2 ft) (5.9 ft)
1.2 m
(3.9 ft)
B B D D
C C
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C
SEE
CHAPTER
23
m (ft) A B C
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3.7 m
(12.1 ft)
3.3 m
(10.8 ft)
1m
(3.3 ft)
0.9 m
(3 ft)
1m
35 SEE 0.7 m (3.3 ft)
45 CHAPTER (2.3 ft)
23
GROUND
CAUTION
DO NOT ACTUATE SLATS:
WITH THRUST REVERSER COWLS 45 OPEN POSITION
WITH BLOCKER DOORS OPEN AND THRUST REVERSER
COWLS AT 35 AND 45 OPEN POSITION.
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3 746 mm
(147.50 in)
3 355 mm
1 146 mm (132.10 in)
(45.12 in)
A 1 245 mm
(49.02 in)
TURBINE SECTION
142 mm
COMBUSTOR
(5.59 in)
ACCESSORY
DRIVE COMPRESSOR
FAN AND
2 002 mm BOOSTER
(78.82 in)
A
2 098 mm
(82.60 in)
1 151 mm
(45.31 in)
1 590 mm
(62.60 in)
B
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A B
C
D
D
A C
B
W U V W
2m 0.9 m 1.05 m
AA (6.6 ft) (3 ft) (3.4 ft)
2.08 m 0.96 m 1.07 m
BB (6.8 ft) (3.1 ft) (3.5 ft)
U
N_AC_021200_1_0160101_01_00
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GROUND
A B C D
3.05 m 0.90 m D + 0.2 m
27 (10 ft) (2.95 ft) (D + 0.7 ft) SEE
CHAPTER
3.85 m 1.65 m D + 0.84 m
53 (12.63 ft) (5.41 ft) (D + 2.8 ft) 23
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2.08 m
(6.82 ft)
CLOSED
OPEN
B C
GROUND
A B C
3.5 m 1.1 m 1.08 m
45 (11.48 ft) (3.6 ft) (3.5 ft)
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2LH
12
2RH
11
RIB10
FR28
FR34
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2-14-0 Jacking
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(3) The lifting jack stroke enables the aircraft to be jacked up so that the fuselage longitudinal
datum line (aircraft center line) is parallel to the ground, with a clearance of 100 mm (3.94
in) between the main landing gear wheels and the ground. This enables the landing gear
extension/retraction tests to be performed.
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WING JACKING
POINT
RIB9
B
FR74
X
FR73
A C
FR8
Y
FWD JACKING SAFETY
POINT B STAY
RIB9
WING JACKING
POINT
MAXIMUM
X Y
LOAD ELIGIBLE
m ft m ft daN
FORWARD FUSELAGE
2.74 8.99 0 0 6 800
JACKING POINT A
NOTE:
SAFETY STAY IS NOT USED FOR JACKING.
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FR8
POINT A DETAIL
Z1 979.8
Z1 987
SPHERICAL RADIUS
19 mm (0.75 in)
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A
LOWER SURFACE
POINT BB DETAIL
RIB9 INTERSECTION WITH REAR
SPAR DATUM
Z828.35
A
Z895 EXAMPLE
REAR SPAR DATUM
SPHERICAL RADIUS
32 mm (1.26 in)
B
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FR74
FR73
A
Z729.441
Z744.932
126.15 mm
(4.97 in)
X = 28 985
A
FWD
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STANDARD TIRES
AIRCRAFT ON JACKS MLG SHOCK ABSORBERS EXTENDED WITH 2 554 mm 3 655 mm 3 779 mm
(FORWARD JACK AND WHEEL CLEARANCE OF 120 mm (4.72 in) (100.55 in) (143.90 in) (148.78 in)
WING JACKS) FOR MLG RETRACTION OR EXTENSION
FUSELAGE DATUM LINE
PARALLEL TO THE GROUND STANDARD TIRES
MLG SHOCK ABSORBERS EXTENDED WITH 3 204 mm 4 305 mm 4 429 mm
WHEEL CLEARANCE OF 770 mm (30.31 in) (126.14 in) (169.49 in) (174.37 in)
FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE MLG
AIRCRAFT ON FORWARD STANDARD TIRES
JACK NLG SHOCK ABSORBERS EXTENDED WITH 2 395 mm 2 939 mm
(94.29 in) NA (115.71 in)
MLG WHEELS ON THE WHEEL CLEARANCE OF 60 mm (2.36 in)
GROUND FOR NLG RETRACTION OR EXTENSION
NOTE:
THE SAFETY STAY IS NOT USED FOR JACKING. N_AC_021400_1_0040101_01_02
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Landing gear jacking will be required to lift the landing gear wheels off the ground.
NOTE : You can lift the aircraft at Maximum Ramp Weight (MRW).
NOTE : The load at each jacking position is the load required to give a 25.4 mm (1 in) clearance
between the ground and the tire.
The main gears are normally jacked up by placing a jack directly under the ball pad.
The reactions at each of the jacking points are shown in the table, see FIGURE 2-14-0-991-058-A.
For nose gear jacking, a 19 mm (0.75 in) radius ball pad is fitted under the lower end of the shock-
absorber sliding tube. Jacking can be accomplished either by placing a jack directly under the ball
pad, or using an adapter fitting provided with an identical ball pad.
The reactions at each of the jacking points are shown in the table, see FIGURE 2-14-0-991-058-A.
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49 x 19 R20
600 mm
(23.62 in)
FULLY
EXTENDED 45 x 16 R20
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CANTILEVER
ARM
552 mm
(21.73 in)
25 mm FWD
(1 in)
409 mm FORK
(16.1 in)
25 mm 1 620 mm 25 mm
(1 in) MIN APPROX (1 in) MIN
(63.78 in)
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40 mm 128 mm 25 mm 38 mm 326 mm
(1.57 in) APPROX (5.04 in) (1 in) (1.5 in) (12.83 in)
DIA. BALL
SAE AS 33559
FWD
A
NOTE: THE FLAT TIRES VIEW SHOWS THE MINIMUM HEIGHT TO ENGAGE JACK WITH 2 FLAT TIRES.
THE INFLATED TIRES VIEW SHOWS THE JACKING HEIGHT TO GIVE 25 mm (1 in)
CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TIRE AND GROUND.
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A318100
WV005
68 400 kg
MAXIMUM DESIGN TAXI WEIGHT (MTW)
(150 796 lb)
68 000 kg
MAXIMUM DESIGN TAKEOFF WEIGHT (MTOW)
(149 914 lb)
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AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE
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MTOW 59 000 kg (130 073 lb)
**ON A/C A318-100
32
14
28
12
24
10
20
8
16
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12
FIGURE-3-2-1-991-012-A01
Payload/Range - ISA Conditions
4
8
3-2-1
4 2
0 0 RANGE
AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
500 1 000 1 500 2 000 2 500 3 000 3 500 4 000 4 500 (nm)
RANGE
1 000 2 000 3 000 4 000 5 000 6 000 7 000 8 000 (km)
NOTE :
THESE CURVES ARE GIVEN FOR INFORMATION ONLY.
THE APPROVED VALUES ARE STATED IN THE "OPERATING
MANUALS" SPECIFIC TO THE AIRLINE OPERATING THE AIRCRAFT.
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1000 kg 1000 lb
200
TAKEOFF WEIGHT
180
80 0
2
170 4
6
160
8
70
150
140
60 130
120
50 110
100
40 90
80
70 1000 ft
30 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
RUNWAY LENGTH
1000 m
1 2 3 4 5
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1000 kg 1000 lb
200
TAKEOFF WEIGHT
180
80
170
160
70 0 2 4 6
150
8
140
60 130
120
50 110
100
40 90
80
70 1000 ft
30 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
RUNWAY LENGTH
1000 m
1 2 3 4 5
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1000 kg 1000 lb
200
TAKEOFF WEIGHT
180
80 0
170 2
4
6
160
70 8
150
140
60 130
120
50 110
100
40 90
80
70 1000 ft
30 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
RUNWAY LENGTH
1000 m
1 2 3 4 5
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1000 kg 1000 lb
200
TAKEOFF WEIGHT
180
80
170
160
70 2 4 6
150
8
140
60 130
120
50 110
100
40 90
80
70 1000 ft
30 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
RUNWAY LENGTH
1000 m
1 2 3 4 5
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3.5
10
3.0
LANDING FIELD LENGTH
8
2.5
AIRFIELD ELEVATION
(x 1 000 ft)
6
2.0
8
6
4 4
1.5 2
0
2 1.0
35 40 45 50 55 60 65
GROSS WEIGHT (x 1 000 kg)
NOTE:
THESE CURVES ARE GIVEN FOR INFORMATION ONLY.
THE APPROVED VALUES ARE STATED IN THE "OPERATING
MANUALS" SPECIFIC TO THE AIRLINE OPERATING THE AIRCRAFT.
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3.5
10
3.0
LANDING FIELD LENGTH
8
2.5
AIRFIELD ELEVATION
6 (1 000 ft)
2.0
8
4 6
1.5 4
2
0
2 1.0
35 40 45 50 55 60 65
GROSS WEIGHT (x 1 000 kg)
NOTE:
THESE CURVES ARE GIVEN FOR INFORMATION ONLY.
THE APPROVED VALUES ARE STATED IN THE "OPERATING
MANUALS" SPECIFIC TO THE AIRLINE OPERATING THE AIRCRAFT.
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GROUND MANEUVERING
For ease of presentation, this data has been determined from the theoretical limits imposed by the
geometry of the aircraft, and where noted, provides for a normal allowance for tire slippage. As such,
it reflects the turning capability of the aircraft in favorable operating circumstances. This data should
only be used as a guideline for the method of determination of such parameters and for the
maneuvering characteristics of this aircraft type.
In ground operating mode, varying airline practices may demand that more conservative turning
procedures be adopted to avoid excessive tire wear and reduce possible maintenance problems. Airline
operating techniques will vary in the level of performance, over a wide range of operating
circumstances throughout the world. Variations from standard aircraft operating patterns may be
necessary to satisfy physical constraints within the maneuvering area, such as adverse grades, limited
area or a high risk of jet blast damage. For these reasons, ground maneuvering requirements should
be coordinated with the airlines in question prior to layout planning.
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R3
50
R1
R5 60 7.59 m
(24.9 ft)
70
R2
R6
10.25 m
(33.63 ft)
R4
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R4
R1 R2 R3 R5 R6
MAXIMUM RAMP WEIGHT WINGTIP
RMLG LMLG NLG NOSE THS
FENCE
TYPE
OF
TURN STEERING EFFECTIVE
ANGLE STEERING ANGLE m ft m ft m ft m ft m ft m ft
(deg) (deg)
2 20 19.3 26.1 86 33.7 111 31.3 103 46.5 152 33.0 108 38.6 127
2 25 24.1 19.8 65 27.3 90 25.4 83 40.2 132 27.5 90 32.9 108
2 30 29.0 15.4 51 23.0 75 21.5 70 35.8 118 24.0 79 29.1 95
2 35 33.8 12.2 40 19.8 65 18.7 61 32.7 107 21.7 71 26.4 87
2 40 38.6 9.7 32 17.3 57 16.7 55 30.2 99 20.0 66 24.5 80
2 45 43.4 7.7 25 15.3 50 15.2 50 28.2 93 18.8 62 22.9 75
2 50 48.2 6.1 20 13.7 45 14.0 46 26.6 87 17.9 59 21.7 71
(Sheet 2)
2 55 52.9 4.6 15 12.2 40 13.1 43 25.2 83 17.2 56 20.7 68
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1.3 8.9 29 11.3 37 21.9 72 16.0 52 18.7 61
4-2-0
1 60 57.9 3.3 11 10.9 36 12.3 40 23.9 78 16.6 55 19.9 65
1 65 62.8 2.2 7 9.7 32 11.7 38 22.7 75 16.2 53 19.2 63
1 70 67.3 1.2 4 8.8 29 11.3 37 21.8 71 15.9 52 18.6 61
1 75 (MAX) 71.8 0.3 1 7.8 26 10.9 36 20.9 68 15.7 51 18.1 59
NOTE: ABOVE 50, AIRLINES MAY USE TYPE 1 OR TYPE 2 TURNS DEPENDING ON THE SITUATION.
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TYPE 1 TURNS USE: ASYMMETRIC THRUST DURING THE WHOLE TURN; AND DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING TO INITIATE
THE TURN ONLY.
TYPE 2 TURNS USE: SYMMETRIC THRUST DURING THE WHOLE TURN; AND NO DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING AT ALL.
IT IS POSSIBLE TO GET LOWER VALUES THAN THOSE FROM TYPE 1 BY APPLYING DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING DURING
THE WHOLE TURN.
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10.3 m
(34 ft)
R6
Y
EFFECTIVE
TURN
A
STEERING
ANGLE 75 MINIMUM
PAVEMENT
WIDTH FOR
180 TURN
R3
R5
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2.41 m
4.56 m (7 ft 10.92 in)
(14 ft 11.52 in) 5.07 m
10.14 m (16 ft 7.56 in)
(33 ft 3.24 in)
133
46
46
33 33
25 25
32 32
NOTE:
PILOT EYE POSITION WHEN PILOTS EYES ARE IN LINE WITH THE RED AND WHITE BALLS.
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CAPTAIN CAPTAIN SLIDING CAPTAIN FIRST OFFICER FIRST OFFICER FIRST OFFICER
FIXED WINDOW WINDOW WINDSHIELD WINDSHIELD SLIDING WINDOW FIXED WINDOW
20
10
10
20
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FIGURE-4-4-0-991-005-A01
AS 580 B PILOT EYE POSITION
(CAPTAIN POSITION)
4-4-0
A320
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FA
A
L
= LEA
45 D
m IN
(1
50 FIL
ft) LET
APPROX 5.7 m
(19 ft)
FILLET R = 16.5 m TAXIWAY
(55 ft) CENTERLINE
TURN R = 30 m
(100 ft)
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
15 m
(50 ft)
NLG PATH
30 m
(100 ft) MLG PATH
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APPROX 3.2 m
(10 ft)
FA
A
L LE
= A
45 D
m IN F
(1 IL
FILLET R = 16.5 m 50 f LET TAXIWAY
t) CENTERLINE
(55 ft)
TURN R = 30 m
(100 ft)
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
15 m
(50 ft)
NLG PATH
30 m
(100 ft) MLG PATH
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APPROX 6.9 m
(22 ft)
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
FILLET R = 16.5 m
(55 ft)
TURN R = 30 m
(100 ft)
NLG PATH
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
MLG PATH
30 m
(100 ft)
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APPROX 9.3 m
(30 ft)
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
FILLET R = 16.5 m
(55 ft)
TURN R = 30 m
(100 ft)
NLG PATH
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
MLG PATH
30 m
(100 ft)
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RUNWAY CENTERLINE
7.4 m
(24 ft) 3m
(10 ft)
R3 = 10.9 m
(36 ft)
R5 = 15.8 m
(52 ft)
R4 = 20.9 m
(69 ft) NLG PATH
WINGTIP PATH
NOSE PATH
MLG PATH
30 m
(100 ft)
NOTE:
TYPE 1 VALUES. N_AC_040503_1_0050101_01_01
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RUNWAY CENTERLINE
R4 = 20.9 m
(69 ft)
R5 = 15.8 m
(52 ft)
R3 = 10.9 m
(36 ft)
6.23 m
(20 ft)
4.76 m
(16 ft)
25
NLG PATH
WINGTIP PATH
NOSE PATH
MLG PATH
30 m
(100 ft)
NOTE:
TYPE 1 VALUES. N_AC_040503_1_0050102_01_01
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FA
A
L
= LEA
45 D
m IN
(1 F
50 IL
ft) LET
APPROX 6.3 m
(21 ft)
FILLET R = 16.5 m
(55 ft)
TURN R = 30 m
(100 ft)
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
15 m
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE (50 ft)
15 m NLG PATH
(50 ft)
MLG PATH
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APPROX 3.1 m
(10 ft)
FA
A
L L
= EAD
45
m IN
(1 FIL
50 L
FILLET R = 16.5 m ft) ET
(55 ft)
TURN R = 30 m
(100 ft)
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
15 m
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE (50 ft)
15 m NLG PATH
(50 ft)
MLG PATH
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FILLET R = 16.5 m
(55 ft)
TURN R = 30 m
(100 ft)
NLG PATH
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
MLG PATH
15 m
(50 ft)
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FILLET R = 16.5 m
(55 ft)
TURN R = 30 m
(100 ft)
NLG PATH
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
MLG PATH
15 m
(50 ft)
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6.1 m
(20 ft)
90 m
61 m (300 ft)
(200 ft)
12.2 m
(40 ft)
HOLDING POINT
6.1 m
(20 ft)
190 m
(625 ft)
TAXIWAY
CENTERLINE RUNWAY CENTERLINE
23 m 45 m
(75 ft) (150 ft)
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3m
(10 ft)
TODA
ASDA
>3m
TAXIWAY
(10 ft)
CENTERLINE
RUNWAY
CENTERLINE
ON TODA ON ASDA
A318 75 10.8 m 35 ft 21.1 m 69 ft
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>3m
(10 ft) 3m
TODA (10 ft)
ASDA
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
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3m
(10 ft)
TODA
3m
(10 ft)
ASDA
>3m
(10 ft)
25 RUNWAY CENTERLINE
ON TODA ON ASDA
A318 75 14.1 m 46 ft 24.4 m 80 ft
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TOWING
FITTING
TOWING
FITTING
A
B
GROUND
ANCHOR
FWD A
B
N_AC_040800_1_0010101_01_00
Aircraft Mooring
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TERMINAL SERVICING
These ramp layouts show typical arrangements only. Each operator will have its own specific
requirements/regulations for positioning and operation on the ramp.
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The Stand Safety Line delimits the Aircraft Safety Area (minimum distance 7.5 m from the aircraft).
No vehicle must be parked in this area before complete stop of the aircraft (wheel chocks in position
on landing gears).
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FEET
0 5 10 15 20
0 2 4 6 8
METERS
AS
TOW
BULK
PU
G
PS CAT
AC
CB
FUEL
BULK
CB
WV
CAT
PS
LV
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The Stand Safety Line delimits the Aircraft Safety Area (minimum distance of 7.5 m from the
aircraft). No vehicle must be parked in this area before complete stop of the aircraft (wheel chocks in
position on landing gears).
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FEET
0 5 10 15 20
0 2 4 6 8
METERS
TOW AS
BULK
PU
G
PBB
CAT
AC
CB
FUEL
BULK
CB
WV
CAT
LV
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Deplaning:
- 107 pax at door L1
- Deplaning rate = 20 pax/min per door
- Priority deplaning for premium passengers.
Boarding:
- 107 pax at door L1
- Boarding rate = 12 pax/min per door
- Last Pax Seating allowance (LPS) + headcounting = +2 min.
B. CARGO
2 belt loaders.
Opening door + equipment positioning = +2 min.
Equipment removal + closing door = +1.5 min.
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TRT: 35 min
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
DEPLANING/BOARDING AT L1
HEADCOUNTING
CATERING AT R1
CATERING AT R2
CARGO FWD CC
CARGO AFT CC
REFUELING
TOILET SERVICING
GSE POSITIONING/REMOVAL
ACTIVITY
CRITICAL PATH
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Deplaning:
- 66 pax at door L1
- 66 pax at door L2
- Deplaning rate = 18 pax/min per door.
Boarding:
- 66 pax at door L1
- 66 pax at door L2
- Boarding rate = 12 pax/min per door
- Last Pax Seating allowance (LPS) + headcounting = +2 min.
B. CARGO
2 belt loaders.
Opening door + equipment positioning = +2 min.
Equipment removal + closing door = +1.5 min.
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C. REFUELING
No refueling.
D. CLEANING
Cleaning is performed in available time.
E. CATERING
One catering truck for servicing the galleys as required.
F. GROUND HANDLING/GENERAL SERVICING
Start of operations:
- Bridges/stairs: t0 = 0
- Other equipment: t = t0 + 1 min.
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TRT: 21 min
0 5 10 15 20 25
DEPLANING/BOARDING AT L1
DEPLANING/BOARDING AT L2
HEADCOUNTING
CARGO FWD CC
CARGO AFT CC
REFUELING
TOILET SERVICING
GSE POSITIONING/REMOVAL
ACTIVITY
CRITICAL PATH
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12 9
11
10
7 8
6
1
2 9
3 4 17
8 5
7
10
14
13 15
11
17 13 1614 19
18
9 9
20
12
NOTE:
* FOR THE PW 6000 ENGINE, THE ENGINE OIL SERVICING POINTS (8) ARE LOCATED SYMMETRICALLY ON
THE RH SIDE OF EACH ENGINE.
THE ENGINE OIL SERVICING POINTS (8) ARE SHOWN FOR THE CFM 56 ENGINE.
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DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
AFT OF NOSE FROM
LH SIDE RH SIDE
GROUND
On Nose Landing Gear 5.07 m 0.94 m
leg: (16.63 ft) On Centerline (3.08 ft)
On left Main Landing 15.32 m 3.79 m 1.07 m
-
Gear leg: (50.26 ft) (12.43 ft) (3.51 ft)
On right Main Landing 15.32 m 3.79 m 1.07 m
-
Gear leg: (50.26 ft) (12.43 ft) (3.51 ft)
A. The grounding (earthing) stud on each landing gear leg is designed for use with a clip-on
connector (such as Appleton TGR).
B. The grounding (earthing) studs are used to connect the aircraft to an approved ground (earth)
connection on the ramp or in the hangar for:
- Refuel/defuel operations,
- Maintenance operations,
- Bad weather conditions.
NOTE : In all other conditions, the electrostatic discharge through the tire is sufficient.
If the aircraft is on jacks for retraction and extension checks or for the
removal/installation of the landing gear, the grounding (earthing) alternative points (if
installed) are:
- In the hole on the avionics-compartment lateral right door-frame (on FR14),
- On the engine nacelles,
- Adjacent to the high-pressure connector,
- On the wing upper surfaces.
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LANDING
GEAR
A
TYPICAL
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A
RIB20
RIB19
F
W
B D
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FR12
A FR14
Z822
PR
ES
S
A/C STRUCTURE
GROUNDING
GROUNDING (EARTHING) POINT
(EARTHING) CABLE
B
FWD
C
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PHONE JACK
GROUNDING (EARTHING) POINT
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DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
ACCESS
AFT OF NOSE FROM
LH SIDE RH SIDE
GROUND
Green System: 16.43 m 1.27 m 1.76 m
Access Door 197CB (53.90 ft) (4.17 ft) (5.77 ft)
Yellow System: 16.43 m 1.27 m 1.76 m
Access Door 198CB (53.90 ft) (4.17 ft) (5.77 ft)
Blue System: 16.96 m 1.27 m 1.76 m
Access Door 197EB (55.64 ft) (4.17 ft) (5.77 ft)
2. Reservoir Pressurization
DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
ACCESS
AFT OF NOSE FROM
LH SIDE RH SIDE
GROUND
13.20 m 0.25 m 1.74 m
Access Door 195BB (43.31 ft) (0.82 ft) (5.71 ft)
3. Accumulator Charging
DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
ACCESS
AFT OF NOSE FROM
LH SIDE RH SIDE
GROUND
Yellow System 13.20 m 0.25 m 1.74 m
Accumulator: (43.31 ft) (0.82 ft) (5.71 ft)
Access Door 196BB
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DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
ACCESS
AFT OF NOSE FROM
LH SIDE RH SIDE
GROUND
Green System 14.30 m 0.25 m 3.20 m
Accumulator: (46.92 ft) (0.82 ft) (10.50 ft)
Left MLG Door
Blue System 13.20 m 0.25 m 1.74 m
Accumulator: (43.31 ft) (0.82 ft) (5.71 ft)
Access Door 195BB
Yellow System Braking 13.20 m 0.25 m 1.74 m
Accumulator: (43.31 ft) (0.82 ft) (5.71 ft)
Access Door 196BB
4. Reservoir Filling
DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
ACCESS
AFT OF NOSE FROM
LH SIDE RH SIDE
GROUND
16.43 m 1.27 m 1.76 m
Access Door 197CB (53.90 ft) (4.17 ft) (5.77 ft)
DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
ACCESS
AFT OF NOSE FROM
LH SIDE RH SIDE
GROUND
Yellow System: 13.20 m 0.25 m 1.74 m
Access Door 196BB (43.31 ft) (0.82 ft) (5.71 ft)
Green System: 14.30 m 0.25 m 3.20 m
Left MLG Door (46.92 ft) (0.82 ft) (10.50 ft)
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DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
ACCESS
AFT OF NOSE FROM
LH SIDE RH SIDE
GROUND
Blue System: 16.96 m 1.27 m 1.76 m
Access Door 197EB (55.64 ft) (4.17 ft) (5.77 ft)
NOTE : The drain valve is on the Blue System ground service panel for the reservoir of the Blue
Hydraulic system.
The drain valve is on the reservoir for the Green and Yellow Hydraulic Systems.
6. Ground Test
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FR47
FR50 197CB
RESERVOIR
DEPRESSURIZATION
CONNECTION
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FR47
197EB
FR50
RESERVOIR
DRAIN VALVE
A
FWD
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FR47 A
198CB FR50
GROUND GROUND
DELIVERY HAND PUMP SUCTION
CONNECTION LEVER CONNECTION
RESERVOIR A
DEPRESSURIZATION
VALVE
FWD
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B
Z195
C
A 195BB
A
RAT RETRACTED
195CB
GROUND
B
RAT EXTENDED
C
NOTE:
01 FOR A318, A319 AND A320
02 FOR A321 N_AC_050403_1_0070101_01_00
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NOTE : Make sure that for connectors featuring micro switches, the connector is chamfered to
properly engage in the receptacle.
B. Power Supply:
- Three-phase, 115/200V, 400 Hz.
C. Electrical Connectors for Servicing:
- AC outlets: HUBBELL 5258
- DC outlets: HUBBELL 7472.
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121AL
108VU
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2. Technical Specifications
- One 3/8 in. MIL-DTL 7891 standard service connection.
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FR9
Z125
812
A
FR12
FR9 A
OXYGEN FILLING
PORT
OXYGEN FILLING
INDICATOR
TEST PORT
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2. Refuel/Defuel Connectors
DISTANCE
POSITION FROM AIRCRAFT
ACCESS MEAN HEIGHT
AFT OF NOSE CENTERLINE
FROM GROUND
LH SIDE RH SIDE
Refuel/Defuel
Coupling, Left:
15.2 m 9.83 m 3.65 m
Access Panel -
(49.87 ft) (32.25 ft) (11.98 ft)
522HB
(Optional)
Refuel/Defuel
Coupling, Right: 15.2 m 9.83 m 3.65 m
-
Access Panel (49.87 ft) (32.25 ft) (11.98 ft)
622HB
Overwing Gravity- 16.71 m 12.4 m 12.4 m 3.7 m
Refuel Cap (54.82 ft) (40.68 ft) (40.68 ft) (12.14 ft)
A. Refuel/Defuel Couplings:
- Right wing: one standard ISO 45, 2.5 in.
- Left wing: one optional standard ISO 45, 2.5 in.
B. Refuel Pressure:
- Maximum pressure: 3.45 bar (50 psi).
C. Average Flow Rate:
- 1250 l/min (330 US gal/min).
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REFUEL/DEFUEL
CONTROL PANEL
FUEL QTY
kg x 1000
HI LVL
LEFT CTR RIGHT
REFUEL VALVES
OPEN OPEN OPEN
NORM NORM NORM
SHUT SHUT SHUT
OFF
DEFUEL / XFR
OPEN LTS NORM
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RIB14
RIB15
LEADING
EDGE
WING FRONT
SPAR
40QM
41QM
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RIB19
RIB20
ADAPTER
(REF ONLY)
GROUND CONNECTION
(REF ONLY)
44QM
(45QM)
F
W A
D
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Z500 (Z600)
C
540HB (640HB)
A 550AB (650AB)
550CB (650CB)
NACA VENT
PROTECTOR
A 01
OVERPRESSURE
PROTECTOR
B C 01
NOTE:
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A. Connector:
- One standard 3 in. ISO 2026 connection.
2. Low Pressure Air Connector
DISTANCE
ACCESS FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
AFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE FROM GROUND
LP Connector: 9.9 m 1.11 m 1.73 m
-
Access Door 191CB (32.48 ft) (3.64 ft) (5.68 ft)
A. Connector:
- One standard 8 in. SAE AS4262 connection.
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FR34 FR36
191CB
191DB
HP CONNECTOR
A
LP CONNECTOR
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B. Maximum servicing pressure: 0.34 bar (5 psi) to 2.76 bar (40 psi) at the IDG inlet.
3. Starter Oil Replenishment for CFM56 Series Engine (See FIGURE 5-4-8-991-005-A):
One gravity filling cap per engine.
DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
ACCESS
AFT OF NOSE FROM
ENGINE 1 (LH) ENGINE 2 (RH)
GROUND
Starter Oil Filling 10.40 m 5.30 m 6.20 m 0.76 m
Connection: (34.12 ft) (17.39 ft) (20.34 ft) (2.49 ft)
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DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
ACCESS
AFT OF NOSE FROM
ENGINE 1 (LH) ENGINE 2 (RH)
GROUND
IDG Oil Pressure Filling
Connection:
10.00 m 5.33 m 6.17 m 1.02 m
Access door: 438DR
(32.81 ft) (17.49 ft) (20.24 ft) (3.35 ft)
(LH),
448DR (RH)
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A B
437BL (ENGINE 1)
447BL (ENGINE 2) FWD A
OIL IN
VENT
OIL LEVEL
TRANSMITTER
(OPTIONAL)
ANTISIPHON
DEVICE
SIGHT WINDOW
PRESSURE NIPPLE
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A B
OVER A 2
FULL
4
B 3
ADD
OIL
ADD
OIL C A
NOTE: A IF THE OIL LEVEL IS ABOVE
THE YELLOW BAND, OIL SERVICING
IS REQUIRED.
CFM56 B IF THE OIL LEVEL IS WITHIN
THE GREEN AND YELLOW BANDS,
SIGHT GLASS OIL SERVICING IS NOT REQUIRED.
C IF THE OIL LEVEL IS BELOW
THE GREEN BAND, OIL SERVICING
B IS REQUIRED.
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STARTER
DRAIN PORT
AND MAGNETIC
PLUG
OVERFLOW
PLUG
OIL FILLER
PLUG
A
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438BR (ENGINE 1)
448BR (ENGINE 2)
OIL
A FULL FULL
1
1 QTS
LTR LOW
LOW
LEVEL
B
SIGHT GLASS
OIL TANK
CAP
N02463(0601)
PW V
A
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A
438DR (ENGINE 1) OVER FULL
448DR (ENGINE 2)
ADD ADD
OIL OIL
IDG
B
B
IDG OVERFILL
DRAIN VALVE
IDG PRESSURE
FILL VALVE
A
N01198 (0601)
PW V
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STARTER
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FR84
Z315
(Z316)
FR80
GRAVITY
OIL FILLER
OIL LEVEL
SIGHT GLASS
PRESSURE
FILL PORT
OVERFLOW
DRAIN VALVE
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A
FR29
133AL DRAIN CONTROL
HANDLE
B
171AL FR28
DRAIN PORT
FILL/DRAIN
CONTROL HANDLE
OVERFLOW PORT
A
POTABLEWATER DRAIN PANEL
FR66 FR65
FILL/DRAIN PORT
GROUND AIRPRESSURE
CONNECTION
B
POTABLEWATER SERVICE PANEL
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A
B
Z170 FR68
FR65
POTABLE WATER
TANK
FILL/DRAIN
LINE
B
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Z172
FR66 FR65
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Z170
FR68
WASTE TANK
FR65
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A. Air data (discharge temperature, absolute discharge pressure) are given at the HPGC.
B. For a given OAT the following charts are used to determine an acceptable combination for air
discharge temperature, absolute discharge pressure and mass flow rate.
C. This section addresses requirements for the ASU only, and is not representative of the start
performance of the aircraft using the APU or engine cross bleed procedure.
D. To protect the A/C, the charts feature, if necessary:
- The maximum discharge pressure at the HPGC
- The maximum discharge temperature at the HPGC.
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AIRFLOW (lb/min)
70
150
65
140
60
130
55 120
50
35 40 45 50 55
ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (psia)
55
ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (psia)
50
45
40
35
40 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 50
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE OAT ( C)
40 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE OAT ( F)
ASU DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE:
100 C (212 F)
150 C (302 F)
220 C (428 F) MAX.
EXAMPLE:
FOR AN OAT OF 30 C (86 F) AND AN ASU PROVIDING A DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE OF 150 C (302 F)
AT HPGC:
THE REQUIRED PRESSURE AT HPGC IS 41 psia
THE REQUIRED AIRFLOW AT A/C CONNECTION IS 57.5 kg/min.
NOTE:
IN CASE THE ACTUAL DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE OF THE ASU DIFFERS SUBSTANTIALLY FROM THE
ONES GIVEN IN THE CHARTS, A SIMPLE INTERPOLATION (LINEAR) IS SUFFICIENT TO DETERMINE THE
REQUIRED AIR DATA. N_AC_050500_1_0050101_01_00
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170
75
160
AIRFLOW (kg/min)
AIRFLOW (lb/min)
70
150
65
140
60
130
55
40 45 50 55
ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (psia)
55
ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (psia)
50
45
40
45 35 25 15 5 5 15 25 35 45
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE OAT ( C)
40 20 0 20 40 60 80 100
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE OAT ( F)
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AIRFLOW (lb/min)
70
150
65
140
60
130
55 120
50
35 40 45 50 55
ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (psia)
55
ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (psia)
50
45
40
35
40 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 50
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE OAT ( C)
40 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE OAT ( F)
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A. The air flow rates and temperature requirements for the GSE, provided in Sections 5.6 and 5.7,
are given at A/C ground connection.
NOTE : The cooling capacity of the equipment (kW) is only indicative and is not sufficient by
itself to ensure the performance (outlet temperature and flow rate combinations are
the requirements needed for ground power). An example of cooling capacity
calculation is given in Section 5.7.
NOTE : The maximum air flow is driven by pressure limitation at the ground connection.
B. For temperatures at ground connection below 2 C (35.6 F) (Subfreezing), the ground
equipment shall be compliant with the Airbus document Subfreezing PCA Carts - Compliance
Document for Suppliers (contact Airbus to obtain this document) defining all the requirements
with which Subfreezing Pre-Conditioning Air equipment must comply to allow its use on Airbus
aircraft. These requirements are in addition to the functional specifications included in the IATA
AHM997.
2. Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements
This section provides the ground pneumatic power requirements for:
- Heating (pull up) the cabin, initially at OAT, up to 21 C (69.8 F) (see FIGURE
5-6-0-991-001-A)
- Cooling (pull down) the cabin, initially at OAT, down to 27 C (80.6 F) (see FIGURE
5-6-0-991-002-A).
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PULL UP PERFORMANCE
1.4
MAXIMUM AIRFLOW 3.0
1.3
AIRFLOW AT GC (kg/s)
1.2
AIRFLOW AT GC (lb/s)
2.5
1.1
1.0
0.9 2.0
0.8
0.7 1.5
0.6
0.5
1.0
0.4
15 30 45 60 75 90
OAT ISA 38 C (36.4 F); GC INLET +70 C (+158 F); EMPTY CABIN; IFE OFF; NO SOLAR
LOAD; LIGHTS ON; GALLEYS OFF; RECIRCULATION FANS ON
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1.4
MAXIMUM AIRFLOW 3.0
1.3
AIRFLOW AT GC (kg/s)
AIRFLOW AT GC (lb/s)
1.2
2.5
1.1
1.0
0.9 2.0
0.8
0.7 1.5
0.6
30 45 60 75 90 105 120
OAT ISA +23 C (+73.4 F); GC INLET +2 C (+35.6 F); EMPTY CABIN; IFE OFF; NO SOLAR
LOAD; LIGHTS ON; GALLEYS OFF; RECIRCULATION FANS ON
OAT ISA +23 C (+73.4 F); GC INLET 10 C (+14 F); EMPTY CABIN; IFE OFF; NO SOLAR
LOAD; LIGHTS ON; GALLEYS OFF; RECIRCULATION FANS ON
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These settings are not intended to be used for operation (they are not a substitute for the settings
given in the AMM). They are based on theoretical simulations and give the picture of a real steady
state.
The purpose of the air conditioning (cooling) operation (described in the AMM) is to maintain the
cabin temperature below 27 C (80.6 F) during boarding (therefore it is not a steady state).
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COOLING/HEATING PERFORMANCE
1.4
3.0
MAXIMUM AIRFLOW (RECIRCULATION FANS OFF)
1.2
2.5
MAXIMUM AIRFLOW
(RECIRCULATION
AIRFLOW AT GC (kg/s)
AIRFLOW AT GC (lb/s)
FANS ON)
1.0
H
SETTINGS NOT
INTENDED TO BE USED 2.0
FOR OPERATION
C
0.8
1.5
0.6
1.0
0.4
10 5 0 2 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
INLET TEMPERATURE AT GC ( C)
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
INLET TEMPERATURE AT GC ( F)
OAT ISA +23 C (73.4 F); EMPTY CABIN; IFE ON; LIGHTS ON; SOLAR LOAD; RECIRCULATION
FANS ON; GALLEYS ON
OAT ISA 38 C (36.4 F); EMPTY CABIN; IFE OFF; LIGHTS ON; NO SOLAR LOAD; RECIRCULATION
FANS ON; GALLEYS OFF
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NOTE : The NLG steering deactivation pin has the same design for all Airbus programs.
This section shows the chart to determine the drawbar pull and tow tractor mass requirements as a
function of the following physical characteristics:
- Aircraft weight,
- Number of engines at idle,
- Slope.
The chart is based on the engine type with the highest idle thrust level.
2. Towbar design guidelines
The aircraft towbar shall comply with the following standards:
- ISO 8267-1, Aircraft - Towbar Attachment Fitting - Interface Requirements - Part 1: Main Line
Aircraft,
- SAE AS 1614, Main Line Aircraft Towbar Attach Fitting Interface,
- SAE ARP 1915, Aircraft Towbar,
- ISO 9667, Aircraft Ground Support Equipment - Towbar - Connection to Aircraft and Tractor,
- EN 12312-7, Aircraft Ground Support Equipment - Specific Requirements - Part 7: Aircraft
Movement Equipment,
- IATA Airport Handling Manual AHM 958, Functional Specification for an Aircraft Towbar.
A conventional type towbar is required which should be equipped with a damping system (to protect
the nose gear against jerks) and with towing shear pins:
- A traction shear pin calibrated at 9 425 daN (21 188 lbf),
- A torsion pin calibrated at 826 m.daN (6 092 lbf.ft).
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10
BREAKAWAY RESISTANCE 4%
0.8
0.57
E =
60 65
1.5% SLOPE 60
CRET
5.1 1 ENGINE ON 55
.2
DRY C
50
=0
5 45
40
CON
OW
35
SN
WET
05
= 0.
RD
ICE
HA
9.0
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 0 1 2 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
EXAMPLE HOW TO DETERMINE THE MASS REQUIREMENT TO TOW A A318 AT 60 000 kg, AT 1.5% SLOPE,
1 ENGINE AT IDLE AND FOR WET TARMAC CONDITIONS:
ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE GRAPH, CHOOSE THE RELEVANT AIRCRAFT WEIGHT (60 000 kg),
FROM THIS POINT DRAW A PARALLEL LINE TO THE REQUIRED SLOPE PERCENTAGE (1.5%),
FROM THE POINT OBTAINED DRAW A STRAIGHT HORIZONTAL LINE UNTIL No. OF ENGINES AT IDLE = 2,
FROM THIS POINT DRAW A PARALLEL LINE TO THE REQUESTED No. OF ENGINES (1),
FROM THIS POINT DRAW A STRAIGHT HORIZONTAL LINE TO THE DRAWBAR PULL AXIS,
THE YCOORDINATE OBTAINED IS THE NECESSARY DRAWBAR PULL FOR THE TRACTOR (5 100 kg),
SEARCH THE INTERSECTION WITH THE "WET CONCRETE" LINE.
THE OBTAINED XCOORDINATE IS THE TOTAL TRACTION WHEEL LOAD (9 000 kg).
NOTE:
USE A TRACTOR WITH A LIMITED DRAWBAR PULL TO PREVENT LOADS ABOVE THE TOWBAR SHEARPIN
CAPACITY. N_AC_050800_1_0010101_01_06
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400
120
V (m/s)
350
105
GROUND PLANE
AIRCRAFT
300
90
250
75
10
10
200
60
150
15
45
15
20
20
100
ELEVATION
30
25
25
PLAN
45 30
30
50
15
45
ft
ft
m
ft
40
30
20
10
0
40
30
20
10
0
m
m
12
3
9
0
6
12
3
0
9
6
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m ft
102 mph 62 mph 34 mph 20 mph
12 40
9 30
6 20
3 10
0 0
ELEVATION GROUND PLANE
ft
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
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m
FIGURE-6-1-1-991-002-A01
Ground Idle Power -- PW 6000 Series Engine
m ft
6-1-1
102 mph 62 mph 34 mph 20 mph
12 40
9 30
6 20
AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
3 10
0 0
PLAN AIRCRAFT
CONVERSION FACTOR
1 mph = 1.6 km/h
NOTE:
ALL VELOCITY VALUES ARE IN STATUE MILES PER HOUR.
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400
120
3 000 lbs OF THRUST
TEMPERATURE = K
350
105
GROUND PLANE
AIRCRAFT
300
90
250
75
200
60
150
45
300
300
400 350 325
30
PLAN
50
15
0
ft
ft
40
30
20
10
0
40
30
20
10
0
m
ft
m
m
12
3
0
9
6
12
3
0
9
6
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m ft 160 F 100 F
(71 C) (38 C)
12 40
9 30
6 20
3 10
0 0
ELEVATION GROUND PLANE
ft
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FIGURE-6-1-2-991-002-A01
Engine Exhaust Temperatures
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
m
6-1-2
(71 C) (38 C)
12 40
9 30
6 20
AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
3 10
0 0
PLAN AIRCRAFT
NOTE:
ALL TEMPERATURES ARE IN FAHRENHEIT (CELSIUS).
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12 40 40 20 15
9 30
6 20
3 10
0 0
ELEVATION GROUND PLANE
FEET
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
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0 15 30 45 60 75 90
METERS
FIGURE-6-1-3-991-001-A01
m ft
6-1-3
12 40
9 30
6 20
3 10
0 0
AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
PLAN AIRCRAFT
NOTE:
ADD + 1% N1 PER + 15C (27F) ABOVE ISA TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS
ADD + 1% N1 PER 2 000 ft
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FEET
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
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0 15 30 45 60 75 90
METERS
FIGURE-6-1-3-991-002-A01
m ft
6-1-3
12 40
9 30
6 20
3 10
0 0
AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
PLAN AIRCRAFT
NOTE:
ALL VELOCITY VALUES ARE IN STATUE MILES PER HOUR.
CONVERSION FACTOR 1 mph = 1.6 km/h
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300
90
250
75
GROUND PLANE
AIRCRAFT
200
60
3 000 lbs OF THRUST
TEMPERATURE = K
150
45
300
300
100
30
350 325
325
350
ELEVATION
15
50
400
PLAN
400
0
ft
ft
METERS
FEET
30
40
20
0
10
30
10
40
20
m
m
12
3
0
9
6
12
3
0
9
6
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m ft
PWA 6000 BREAKAWAY POWER
160F 100F
(71C) (38C)
12 40
9 30
6 20
3 10
0 0
ELEVATION GROUND PLANE
FEET
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
0 15 30 45 60 75 90
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METERS
FIGURE-6-1-4-991-002-A01
Engine Exhaust Temperatures
m ft 160F 100F
(71C) (38C)
6-1-4
12 40
9 30
6 20
3 10
0 0
PLAN AIRCRAFT
AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
NOTE:
ALL TEMPERATURES ARE IN FAHRENHEIT (CELSIUS).
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TAKEOFF POWER
m ft
42 140
36 120 V = 40 m/s V = 20 m/s V = 12 m/s
30 100
24 80
18 60
12 40
6 20
0 0
ELEVATION GROUND PLANE
ft
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100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1 000 1 100 1 200 1 300 1 400 1 500
0
FIGURE-6-1-5-991-001-A01
m
30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 360 390 420 450
6-1-5
36 120
30 100
24 80
18 60
12 40
6 20
0 0
PLAN AIRCRAFT
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18 60
34 mph TO 20 mph TO
150 mph 102 mph 62 mph 320 ft (98 m) 400 ft (122 m)
12 40
6 20
0 0
ELEVATION GROUND PLANE
ft
50 100 150 200 250 300
0
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15 30 46 61 76 91
m ft
34 mph TO 20 mph TO
6-1-5
12 40
6 20
AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
0 0
PLAN AIRCRAFT
CONVERSION FACTOR
1 mph = 1.6 km/h
NOTE:
ALL VELOCITY VALUES ARE IN STATUE MILES PER HOUR.
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50
160
INCLUDES (WORST CASE):
TEMPERATURE = K
GROUND PLANE
GROUND PLANE
140
AIRCRAFT
40
120
315
315
100
30
80
370
370
20
60
40
425
ELEVATION
425
10
PLAN
20
0
0
m
ft
ft
ft
40
20
40
20
0
60
60
m
m
12
12
0
0
6
6
18
18
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m ft PWA 6000 TAKEOFF
**ON A/C A318-100
12 40
6 20
0 0
ELEVATION GROUND PLANE
ft
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
0 15 30 46 61 76 91
m
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m ft
6-1-6
12 40
AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
6 20
0 0
PLAN AIRCRAFT
NOTE:
ALL TEMPERATURES ARE IN FAHRENHEIT (CELSIUS).
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R = 4.6 m
1.5 m (15 ft)
(5 ft)
45
30
TO 55 m (180 ft) INCLUDES CROSS WIND EFFECT
NOTE:
INLET SUCTION EXHAUST WAKE DANGER AREA
DANGER AREA 65 mph (105 km/h) OR GREATER
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FEET
(METERS)
60 50 40 30 20 10 10 20 30 40 50 60
(18) (15) (12) (9) (6) (3) 0 (3) (6) (9) (12) (15) (18)
R = 9 ft R = 9 ft
(2.74 m) (2.74 m)
3.3 ft 3.3 ft
(1 m) (1 m)
30 30
ENTRY CORRIDOR
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R = 5.9 m
(19.5 ft)
1.8 m
(6 ft)
T
AN N ft) AF
LE
40
OZZ
OF F m (900
75
30
TO 2
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FEET
(METERS)
60 50 40 30 20 10 10 20 30 40 50 60
(18) (15) (12) (9) (6) (3) 0 (3) (6) (9) (12) (15) (18)
R = 20 ft R = 20 ft
(6.10 m) (6.10 m)
6 ft 6 ft
(1.83 m) (1.83 m)
30 30
ENTRY CORRIDOR
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6-4-1 APU
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METERS
0 PLAN 5 10 15 20 25
FEET
0 16.404 32.808 49.212 65.616 82.02
HEIGHT
45 m/s 30 m/s 20 m/s 10 m/s 5 m/s
147 ft/s 98 ft/s 65 ft/s 32 ft/s 16 ft/s m ft
10 32.808
5 16.404
METERS
0 0
0 5 10 15 20
ELEVATION
FEET
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PAVEMENT DATA
To aid in the interpolation between the discrete values shown, each aircraft configuration is shown
with a minimum range of five loads on the Main Landing Gear (MLG).
All curves on the charts represent data at a constant specified tire pressure with:
- The aircraft loaded to the Maximum Ramp Weight (MRW),
- The CG at its maximum permissible aft position.
Pavement requirements for commercial aircraft are derived from the static analysis of loads imposed
on the MLG struts.
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The Load Classification Number (LCN) curves are no longer provided in section 07-06-00 since the
LCN system for reporting pavement strength is obsolete, having been replaced by the ICAO
recommended ACN/PCN system in 1983.
For questions regarding the LCN system, contact Airbus.
The Airport Authority must decide on the method of pavement analysis and the results of their
evaluation shown as follows:
PCN
PAVEMENT SUBGRADE EVALUATION
TIRE PRESSURE CATEGORY
TYPE CATEGORY METHOD
R -- Rigid A -- High W -- No pressure limit T -- Technical
X -- High pressure limited to 1.75
F -- Flexible B -- Medium U -- Using Aircraft
MPa (254 psi)
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PCN
PAVEMENT SUBGRADE EVALUATION
TIRE PRESSURE CATEGORY
TYPE CATEGORY METHOD
Y -- Medium pressure limited to 1.25
C -- Low MPa (181 psi)
Z -- Low pressure limited to 0.5 MPa
D -- Ultra Low (73 psi)
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10.252 m
(33.635 ft)
7.590 m
(24.901 ft)
0.500 m
(1.640 ft)
0.927 m
(3.041 ft)
MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE
WEIGHT RAMP OF WEIGHT NOSE GEAR TIRE NOSE GEAR MAIN GEAR TIRE MAIN GEAR
TIRE TIRE
VARIANT WEIGHT ON MAIN SIZE PRESSURE SIZE PRESSURE
GEAR GROUP
A318100 59 400 kg 30x8.8R15 12.8 bar 46x17R20 11.4 bar
(130 950 lb) 89.7% (30x8.815) (186 psi) (46x1620) (165 psi)
WV000
A318100 61 900 kg 30x8.8R15 12.8 bar 46x17R20 11.4 bar
(136 475 lb) 89.2% (30x8.815) (186 psi) (46x1620) (165 psi)
WV001
A318100 63 400 kg 30x8.8R15 12.8 bar 46x17R20 11.4 bar
(139 775 lb) 89.0% (30x8.815) (186 psi) (46x1620) (165 psi)
WV002
A318100 64 900 kg 30x8.8R15 13.5 bar 46x17R20 12.4 bar
(143 075 lb) 89.0% (30x8.815) (196 psi) (46x1620) (180 psi)
WV003
A318100 66 400 kg 30x8.8R15 13.5 bar 46x17R20 12.4 bar
(146 375 lb) 89.0% (30x8.815) (196 psi) (46x1620) (180 psi)
WV004
A318100 68 400 kg 30x8.8R15 13.5 bar 46x17R20 12.4 bar
(150 800 lb) 89.0% (30x8.815) (196 psi) (46x1620) (180 psi)
WV005
A318100 56 400 kg 30x8.8R15 12.3 bar 46x17R20 10.2 bar
(124 350 lb) 90.2% (30x8.815) (178 psi) (46x1620) (148 psi)
WV006
A318100 61 400 kg 30x8.8R15 12.8 bar 46x17R20 11.4 bar
(135 375 lb) 89.3% (30x8.815) (186 psi) (46x1620) (165 psi)
WV007
A318100 64 400 kg 30x8.8R15 13.5 bar 46x17R20 12.4 bar
(141 975 lb) 89.0% (30x8.815) (196 psi) (46x1620) (180 psi)
WV008
A318100 66 400 kg 30x8.8R15 13.5 bar 46x17R20 12.4 bar
(146 375 lb) 89.0% (30x8.815) (196 psi) (46x1620) (180 psi)
WV009
A318100 68 400 kg 30x8.8R15 13.5 bar 46x17R20 12.4 bar
(150 800 lb) 89.0% (30x8.815) (196 psi) (46x1620) (180 psi)
WV010
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H
V (NG)V(MG)
V(NG) MAXIMUM VERTICAL NOSE GEAR GROUND LOAD AT FWD CG
V(MG) MAXIMUM VERTICAL MAIN GEAR GROUND LOAD AT AFT CG
H MAXIMUM HORIZONTAL GROUND LOAD FROM BRAKING
1 2 3 4 5 6
V (NG) V(MG) (PER STRUT) H (PER STRUT)
MAXIMUM STATIC BRAKING STEADY BRAKING AT INSTANTANEOUS
WEIGHT STATIC LOAD AT STATIC LOAD AT
RAMP AT 10 ft/s AT 10 ft/s BRAKING
VARIANT FWD CG AFT CG
WEIGHT DECELERATION DECELERATION COEFFICIENT = 0.8
A318100 59 400 kg 10 840 kg 15 % 16 850 kg 26 650 kg 33.9 % 9 230 kg 21 320 kg
WV000 (130 950 lb) (23 900 lb) MAC (a) (37 150 lb) (58 750 lb) MAC (a) (20 350 lb) (47 000 lb)
(Sheet 1 of 2)
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A318100 64 900 kg 11 500 kg 16.2 % 18 040 kg 28 870 kg 32 % 10 090 kg 23 090 kg
WV003 (143 075 lb) (25 350 lb) MAC (a) (39 775 lb) (63 650 lb) MAC (a) (22 250 lb) (50 900 lb)
7-3-0
A318100 68 400 kg 11 490 kg 15 % 17 810 kg 30 430 kg 32 % 10 630 kg 24 340 kg
WV005 (150 800 lb) (25 325 lb) MAC (b) (39 250 lb) (67 100 lb) MAC (a) (23 425 lb) (53 675 lb)
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NOTE:
(a) LOADS CALCULATED USING AIRCRAFT AT MRW.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
V (NG) V(MG) (PER STRUT) H (PER STRUT)
MAXIMUM STATIC BRAKING STEADY BRAKING AT INSTANTANEOUS
WEIGHT STATIC LOAD AT STATIC LOAD AT
RAMP AT 10 ft/s AT 10 ft/s BRAKING
VARIANT FWD CG AFT CG
WEIGHT DECELERATION DECELERATION COEFFICIENT = 0.8
A318100 56 400 kg 10 550 kg 14 % 16 270 kg 25 430 kg 35 % 8 760 kg 20 340 kg
WV006 (124 350 lb) (23 250 lb) MAC (a) (35 875 lb) (56 075 lb) MAC (a) (19 325 lb) (44 850 lb)
(Sheet 2 of 2)
68 400 kg 11 490 kg 15 % 17 810 kg 30 430 kg 32 % 10 630 kg 24 340 kg
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WV010 (150 800 lb) (25 325 lb) MAC (b) (39 250 lb) (67 100 lb) MAC (a) (23 425 lb) (53 675 lb)
FIGURE-7-3-0-991-020-A01
7-3-0
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NOTE:
(a) LOADS CALCULATED USING AIRCRAFT AT MRW.
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This section provides data about the landing gear loading on pavement.
The MLG loading on pavement graphs are given for the weight variants that produce (at the MRW
and maximum aft CG) the lowest MLG load and the highest MLG load for each type of aircraft.
Example, see FIGURE 7-4-0-991-001-A, calculation of the total weight on the MLG for:
- An aircraft with a MRW of 56 400 kg (124 350 lb),
- The aircraft gross weight is 48 000 kg (105 825 lb),
- A percentage of weight on the MLG of 90.2% (percentage of weight on the MLG at MRW and
maximum aft CG).
The total weight on the MLG group is 43 280 kg (95 425 lb).
NOTE : The CG in the figure title is the CG used for ACN/LCN calculation.
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60 60
130
55 55
CG FOR ACN 120
CALCULATION
35% MAC
WEIGHT ON MAIN LANDING GEAR (x 1 000 kg)
(x 1 000 kg)
(x 1 000 lb)
14% MAC
100
45 45
MZFW
90
40 40
LANDING
TAKE OFF 80
35 35
78 80 82 84 86 88 90 92 94 96 98 100
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70 70
150
65 65
140
MTOW 68 000 kg
WEIGHT ON MAIN LANDING GEAR (x 1 000 kg)
60 CG FOR ACN 60
18.7% MAC CALCULATION 130
32% MAC
(x 1 000 kg)
(x 1 000 lb)
MLW
50 50 110
45 45 100
MZFW
90
40 LANDING 40
TAKE OFF
80
35 35
78 80 82 84 86 88 90 92 94 96 98 100
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7-5-0 Flexible Pavement Requirements - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Design Method
Example, see FIGURE 7-5-0-991-001-A, calculation of the thickness of the flexible pavement for
MLG:
- An aircraft with a MRW of 56 400 kg (124 350 lb),
- A CBR value of 10,
- An annual departure level of 3 000,
- The load on one MLG of 20 000 kg (44 100 lb).
The required flexible pavement thickness is 40.3 cm (16 in).
NOTE : The CG in the figure title is the CG used for ACN calculation.
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3 6 10 15 20 30 40 60 80
MAXIMUM POSSIBLE
MAIN GEAR LOAD
AT MAXIMUM RAMP
WEIGHT AND AFT CG
ANNUAL DEPARTURES*
1 200
3 000
6 000
15 000
25 000
*20 YEAR PAVEMENT LIFE
3 6 10 15 20 30 40 60 80
(in)
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3 6 10 15 20 30 40 60 80
MAXIMUM POSSIBLE
MAIN GEAR LOAD
AT MAXIMUM RAMP
WEIGHT AND AFT CG
ANNUAL DEPARTURES*
1 200
3 000
6 000
15 000
25 000
*20 YEAR PAVEMENT LIFE
3 6 10 15 20 30 40 60 80
(in)
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Example, see FIGURE 7-7-0-991-003-A, calculation of the thickness of the rigid pavement for the
MLG:
- An aircraft with a MRW of 56 400 kg (124 350 lb),
- A k value of 150 MN/m3 (550 lbf/in3),
- A permitted working stress of 31.64 kg/cm2 (450 lb/in2),
- The load on one MLG is 20 000 kg (44 100 lb).
The required rigid pavement thickness is 181 mm (7 in).
NOTE : The CG in the figure title is the CG used for ACN calculation.
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50
28 11 700
26
(kg/cm)
(lb/in)
(cm)
(in)
10 600
k = 20 MN/m
k = 40 MN/m 40
24 k = 80 MN/m
k = 150 MN/m
9 500
22
30
8 400
20
18
7 300
20
16
6 200
NOTE: REFERENCE:
THE VALUES OBTAINED BY USING "DESIGN OF CONCRETE AIRPORT
THE MAXIMUM LOAD REFERENCE PAVEMENTS" AND "COMPUTER
LINE AND ANY VALUES FOR k ARE PROGRAM FOR AIRPORT
EXACT. PAVEMENT DESIGN PROGRAM
FOR LOADS LESS THAN MAXIMUM, PDILB" PORTLAND CEMENT
THE CURVES ARE EXACT FOR k = ASSOCIATION.
80 MN/m BUT DEVIATE SLIGHTLY
FOR ANY OTHER VALUES OF k.
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50
28 11 700
26
(kg/cm)
(lb/in)
(cm)
(in)
10 600
k = 20 MN/m
k = 40 MN/m 40
24 k = 80 MN/m
k = 150 MN/m
9 500
22
30
8 400
20
18
7 300
20
16
6 200
NOTE: REFERENCE:
THE VALUES OBTAINED BY USING "DESIGN OF CONCRETE AIRPORT
THE MAXIMUM LOAD REFERENCE PAVEMENTS" AND "COMPUTER
LINE AND ANY VALUES FOR k ARE PROGRAM FOR AIRPORT
EXACT. PAVEMENT DESIGN PROGRAM
FOR LOADS LESS THAN MAXIMUM, PDILB" PORTLAND CEMENT
THE CURVES ARE EXACT FOR k = ASSOCIATION.
80 MN/m BUT DEVIATE SLIGHTLY
FOR ANY OTHER VALUES OF k.
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NOTE : An aircraft with an ACN equal to or less than the reported PCN can operate on that
pavement, subject to any limitation on the tire pressure.
(Ref: ICAO Aerodrome Design Manual, Part 3, Chapter 1, Second Edition 1983).
Example, see FIGURE 7-9-0-991-002-A (sheet 1), calculation of the ACN for flexible pavement for:
- An aircraft with a MRW of 56 400 kg (124 350 lb),
- An aircraft gross weight of 50 000 kg (110 225 lb),
- A low subgrade strength (code C).
The ACN for flexible pavement is 26.
Example, see FIGURE 7-9-0-991-002-A (sheet 2), calculation of the ACN for rigid pavement for:
- An aircraft with a MRW of 56 400 kg (124 350 lb),
- An aircraft gross weight of 50 000 kg (110 225 lb),
- A medium subgrade strength (code B).
The ACN for rigid pavement is 26.
2. Aircraft Classification Number - ACN table
The table in FIGURE 7-9-0-991-001-A provide ACN data in tabular format similar to the one used by
ICAO in the Aerodrome Design Manual Part 3, Pavements - Edition 1983 for all the operational
weight variants of the aircraft.
As an approximation, use a linear interpolation in order to get the ACN at the required operating
weight using the following equation:
- ACN = ACN min + (ACN max - ACN min) x (Operating weight - 39 000 kg)/(MRW - 39 000
kg)
As an approximation, also use a linear interpolation in order to get the aircraft weight at the
pavement PCN using the following equation:
- Operating weight = 39 000 kg + (MRW - 39 000 kg) x (PCN - ACN min)/(ACN max - ACN
min)
With ACN max: ACN calculated at the MRW in the table and with ACN min: ACN calculated at 39
000 kg.
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NOTE : The CG in the figure title is the CG used for ACN calculation.
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25
FIGURE-7-9-0-991-002-A01
Aircraft Classification Number
20
7-9-0
15
35 40 45 50 55 60
(x 1 000 kg)
AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT
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SUBGRADE STRENGTH
D k = 20 MN/m (ULTRA LOW)
30 C k = 40 MN/m (LOW)
B k = 80 MN/m (MEDIUM)
A k = 150 MN/m (HIGH)
25
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FIGURE-7-9-0-991-002-A01
Aircraft Classification Number
20
7-9-0
15
35 40 45 50 55 60
(x 1 000 kg)
AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT
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30
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25
7-9-0
AIRCRAFT CLASSIFICATION NUMBER (ACN)
15
10
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35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70
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SUBGRADE STRENGTH
40 D k = 20 MN/m (ULTRA LOW)
C k = 40 MN/m (LOW)
B k = 80 MN/m (MEDIUM)
35 A k = 150 MN/m (HIGH)
30
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25
7-9-0
AIRCRAFT CLASSIFICATION NUMBER (ACN)
15
10
AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70
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SCALED DRAWINGS
NOTE : When printing this drawing, make sure to adjust for proper scaling.
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50
15
40
10
METERS
20 30
FEET
5
10
0
FEET
0 10 20 30 40 50
0 5 10 15
METERS
NOTE: WHEN PRINTING THIS DRAWING, MAKE SURE TO ADJUST FOR PROPER SCALING.
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Scaled Drawing
FIGURE-8-0-0-991-001-A01
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MAY 2016
N_AC_100000_1_0010101_01_04
Front Page
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-001-A01
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FR66
C
FR65
B
FR64
FR66
ELT ANTENNA
FR66
B
C
FR64
ELT
FR65
FR24
A
BAT2
A
Z120
BAT1
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Wheel/Brake Overheat
Wheel Safety Area (Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-003-A01
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Wheel/Brake Overheat
Recommendations (Sheet 2 of 2)
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-003-A01
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AFRP + CFRP
N_AC_100000_1_0040101_01_02
Composite Materials
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-004-A01
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B
B
A
A
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ROPE
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-006-A01
EMERGENCY DESCENT THROUGH THE
10-0-0
6
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NOTE:
LH SHOWN, RH SYMMETRICAL.
DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE.
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Pax/Crew Doors
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-007-A01
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198CB
134AR /154AR
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B A
C D
E
FLT INT
EXT PWR
108VU
Control Panels
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L U BUS TIE L
E OFF T A E
O U IDG 2
C GEN 1 APU GEN T EXT PWR GEN 2 C COLD HOT
IDG 1 OFF
O CARGO SMOKE
FAULT DISCH DISCH
FAULT FAULT AVAIL FAULT
FAULT FWD AFT
OFF OFF ON OFF
TEST
SMOKE SMOKE
DISCH DISCH
VENTILATION
BLOWER EXTRACT CAB FANS
A A
FAULT FAULT
10-0-0
U U
B OVRD T OVRD T OFF
O O
ANTI ICE PROBE/WINDOW CABIN PRESS 25VU
ENG
WING ENG 1 ENG 2 MAN V/S CTL MODE SEL LDG ELEV AUTO DITCHING
HEAT MAIN START
1 2
A UP A
FAULT FAULT FAULT U FAULT U
ON ON ON ON T ON T
O O
ON ON ON
ON
U DIM BRT
ENG MODE
ENG
T FAULT FAST
OFF DIM OFF 1 NORM 2 OFF
O ON
OFF BRT IGN
OFF CRANK START
OFF OFF OFF OFF SIGNS
RWY TURN OFF SEAT BELTS NO SMOKING FIRE FIRE
D E
C
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A
315AL
A
316AR
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F4 F3
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N1
DIMENSIONS ARE RELATED TO AIRCRAFT WEIGHT AND CG CONFIGURATION
39 000 kg 39 000 kg 39 000 kg
A/C (85 980 lb) A/C (85 980 lb) A/C (85 980 lb)
CONFIGURATION AFT CG (25%) CONFIGURATION AFT CG (25%) CONFIGURATION AFT CG (25%)
10-0-0
m ft m ft m ft
D1 3.45 11.32 F1 1.79 5.87 FT1 2.73 8.96
D2 3.97 13.02 F2 1.93 6.33 FT2 3.17 10.40
DOORS D3 3.72 12.20 F3 5.93 19.46 FT3 3.51 11.52
FUSELAGE WINGS
C1 2.08 6.82 F4 6.08 19.95 W1 4.89 16.04
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