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PERFORMANCE PART OF TRANSITION


COURSE WITH AIRBUS
DOCUMENTATION

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1. COURSE CONTENTS .................................................................................................................. 1

2. OPERATIONS DOCUMENTS .................................................................................................... 5

3. FCOM 2 EXTRACTS.................................................................................................................. 15

4. FCOM 3 EXTRACTS.................................................................................................................. 37

5. QRH EXTRACTS........................................................................................................................ 69

6. GUIDED EXAMPLES ................................................................................................................ 73

7. TAKE-OFF PERFORMANCE REMINDER ........................................................................ 105

8. LANDING PERFORMANCE REMINDER ........................................................................... 141

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CONTENTS:

1.1. Schedule of the Course..................................................................................................................................................2


1.2. Course Objectives..........................................................................................................................................................3

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1.1. Schedule of the Course


Documentation Overview
FCOM VOL 2 - Flight Preparation
FCOM VOL 3
QRH Section 4
Performance Training Manual:
• Provides documentation for use during this course,
• Summary of the course and examples used are available for future reference,
• Extracts of FCOM are provided and these will be used for LOFT and EVAL.

Computer Flight Plan


Description of relevant information on CFP
Gross error check of fuel calculation with FMGS

Flight Preparation
RTOW Calculation
Flexible Temperature
Fluid Contaminated RWY

Flight Operations
Fuel Calculation
Cruise Optimization
Approach and Landing
Go-Around
Single Engine Operations

Loading
Load and Trim Sheet

Additional Take Off Performance


Performance Review
Quick Reference Calculations

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1.2. Course Objectives


− The main objective of this course is to present the AIRBUS performance documentation:
• Flight Crew Operating Manual, FCOM.

− To do so, the following will be reviewed:


• Basic regulations,
• Aircraft performance.

− By the end of this course, you will know:


• What kind of information you can get in the AIRBUS documentation,
• Where to find this information,
• How to use the information.

− More particularly, you will know:


• How to determine the Max. TOW and the corresponding speeds,
• How to determine the "Flexible Temperature" (or assumed temperature).

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2. OPERATIONS DOCUMENTS
CONTENTS:

2.1. Computerized Flight Planning Paris/Cairo/Louxor.......................................................................................................6


2.2. Take-Off Charts (RTOW) .............................................................................................................................................7
2.3. Paris Orly Airport Chart ..............................................................................................................................................13
2.4. Cairo Airport Chart .....................................................................................................................................................14

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3. FCOM 2 EXTRACTS
CONTENTS:

3.1. Loading........................................................................................................................................................................16
3.2. Take Off ......................................................................................................................................................................17
3.3. Landing Performance ..................................................................................................................................................25
3.4. Special Operations.......................................................................................................................................................27
3.5. Flight Planning ............................................................................................................................................................32

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4. FCOM 3 EXTRACTS
CONTENTS:

4.1. Operating Limitations..................................................................................................................................................38


4.2. Supplementary Techniques .........................................................................................................................................48
4.3. In Flight Performance..................................................................................................................................................52
4.4. Single Engine Operation .............................................................................................................................................60

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5. QRH EXTRACTS
CONTENTS:

5.1. Abnormal Procedures ..................................................................................................................................................70

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6. GUIDED EXAMPLES
CONTENTS:

6.1. Example 1: MTOW .....................................................................................................................................................75


6.2. Example 2: MTOW .....................................................................................................................................................76
6.3. Example 3: MTOW .....................................................................................................................................................78
6.4. Example 4: Determination of Flexible Temperature...................................................................................................81
6.5. Example 5: Determination of Flexible Temperature...................................................................................................82
6.6. Example 6: Determination of Flexible Temperature...................................................................................................84
6.7. Example 7: Determination of Flexible Temperature...................................................................................................86
6.8. Example 8: Determination of Flexible Temperature...................................................................................................88
6.9. Example 9: Contaminated Runway.............................................................................................................................90
6.10. Example 10: Go-Around Weight ..............................................................................................................................92
6.11. Example 11: Go-Around Temperature ......................................................................................................................93
6.12. Example 12: Flight Planning.....................................................................................................................................94
6.13. Example 13: Actual Landing Distance......................................................................................................................96
6.14. Example 14: Determination of Vapp.........................................................................................................................97
6.15. Example 15: Abnormal Procedure ............................................................................................................................98
6.16. Example 16: Single Engine Strategy.......................................................................................................................100
6.17. Example 17: Take-Off: Use of Quick References Tables.......................................................................................101
6.18. Example 18: Load and Trim Sheet..........................................................................................................................103

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6.1. Example 1: MTOW

PURPOSE
What is the maximum permissible takeoff weight and associated speeds?

LFPO ATIS AIRCRAFT STATUS: A320-214


Provides the following data: MTOW Structure: 75.5 T
Takeoff runway : 08 Takeoff Configuration: Optimum
Runway condition : DRY Air conditioning : ON
Wind calm Total Anti-ice : OFF
Temperature : 51°C
QNH : 1003 hPA

Step 1 - Refer to RTOW


Enter the table Wind 0 / Temperature 51°C.
Read 74 200 kg for Conf 1 + F, 74 100 kg for Conf 2, and 74 100 kg for Conf 3.

Step 2 - Corrections – Influence of delta pressure


∆ QNH : -10 hPA.
Read (-0.8 T) for Conf 1+F, Conf 2 and Conf 3.
Read (∆V1 = 0, ∆VR = 0, ∆V2 = 0) for Conf 1+F, Conf 2 and Conf 3.

Step 3 - Correct the weights


Conf 1 + F 74 200 - 800 = 73 400 kg.
Conf 2 74 100 - 800 = 73 300 kg.
Conf 3 72 700 - 800 = 73 300 kg.

Step 4 – Find the speeds


Conf 1 + F 73 400 kg.
V1 = 156 - 0 = 156 kt, VR = 156 - 0 = 156 kt, V2 = 157 - 0 = 157 kt.

Answer
MTOW = 73 400 kg in configuration 1 + F.
Speeds: 156 - 156 - 157.

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6.2. Example 2: MTOW

PURPOSE
What is the maximum permissible takeoff weight and associated speeds?

LFPO ATIS AIRCRAFT STATUS: A320-214


Provides the following data: MTOW Structure: 75.5 T
Takeoff runway : 08 Takeoff Configuration: Optimum
Runway condition : WET Air conditioning : ON
Wind calm Total Anti-ice : OFF
Temperature : 51°C
QNH : 1003 hPa

Step 1 - Refer to RTOW


Enter the table Wind 0 / Temperature 51°C.
Read (74.2 156/56/57) for Conf 1+F; (74.1 152/52/56) for Conf 2; and (74.1 152/52/55) for Conf 3.

Step 2 - Corrections – Influence of runway condition


WET: (-0.6 T, ∆V1 = -6, ∆VR = -2, ∆V2 = -2) for Conf 1+F,
(-0.4 T, ∆V1 = -3, ∆VR = 0, ∆V2 = 0) for Conf 2,
(-0.2 T, ∆V1 = -3, ∆VR = 0, ∆V2 = 0) for Conf 3.

Step 3 - Corrections – Influence of delta pressure


∆ QNH : -10 hPA.
Read (-0.8 T) for Conf 1+F, Conf 2 and Conf 3.
Read (∆V1 = 0, ∆VR = 0, ∆V2 = 0) for Conf 1+F, Conf 2 and Conf 3.

Step 4 – Total corrections


∆ WET + ∆ QNH
Conf 1+F ∆W=-600-800=-1400 Conf 2: ∆W=-400-800=-1200 Conf 3: ∆W=-200-800=-1000
∆V1= -6-0=-6 ∆V1= -3-0=-3 ∆V1= -3-0=-3
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∆VR=-2-0=-2 ∆VR=0 ∆VR=0


∆V2=-2-0=-2 ∆V2=0 ∆V2=0

Answer
MTOW = 73 100 kg in configuration 3
V1 = 149 kt, Vr = 152 kt, V2 = 155 kt
NOTE:
As two corrections are applied, speeds must be checked against minimum speeds (first on RTOW and secondly in FCOM
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6.3. Example 3: MTOW

PURPOSE
What is the maximum permissible takeoff weight and associated speeds?

LFPO ATIS AIRCRAFT STATUS: A320-214


Provides the following data: MTOW Structure: 75.5 T
Takeoff runway : 08 Takeoff Configuration: Optimum
Runway condition : WET Air conditioning : ON
Wind calm Total Anti-ice : ON
Temperature : 3°C
QNH : 1003 hPA

Step 1 - Refer to RTOW


Enter the table Wind 0 / Temperature 3°C.
Read (81.9 161/61/63) for Conf 1+F; (81.9 159/59/64) for Conf 2; and (82.0 159/59/61) for Conf 3.

Step 2 - Corrections for Total Anti-ice- Refer to 2.02.14 p 1


OAT<=ISA+5: subtract 950 kg

Step 3 - Refer to RTOW, find new speeds with the corrected weight.
Conf 1+F: 81.9-0.95=80.95 T Conf 2: 81.9-0.95=80.95 T Conf 3: 82-0.95=81.05 T
Interpolated Speeds: 158/58/60 Interpolated Speeds: 155/55/60 Speeds: 156/56/59

Step 4 - Corrections – Influence of runway condition


WET: (-0.6 T, ∆V1 = -6, ∆VR = -2, ∆V2 = -2) for Conf 1+F,
(-0.4 T, ∆V1 = -3, ∆VR = 0, ∆V2 = 0) for Conf 2,
(-0.2 T, ∆V1 = -3, ∆VR = 0, ∆V2 = 0) for Conf 3.

Step 5 - Corrections – Influence of delta pressure


∆ QNH : -10 hPA.
Read (-0.8 T) for Conf 1+F, Conf 2 and Conf 3.
Read (∆V1 = 0, ∆VR = 0, ∆V2 = 0) for Conf 1+F, Conf 2 and Conf 3.

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Step 6 – Total corrections


∆ WET + ∆ QNH
Conf 1+F ∆W=-600-800=-1400 Conf 2: ∆W=-400-800=-1200 Conf 3: ∆W=-200-800=-1000
∆V1= -6-0=-6 ∆V1= -3-0=-3 ∆V1= -3-0=-3
∆VR=-2-0=-2 ∆VR=0 ∆VR=0
∆V2=-2-0=-2 ∆V2=0 ∆V2=0

MTOW = 80 050 kg in configuration 3

NOTE:

• This is a theoretical MTOW as the structural MTOW of this aircraft is 75 500 kg. This example is a typical case for a
FLEX Takeoff, as explained in the next chapter.

Exercise 1:
LFPO ATIS provides the following data:
• take off runway 08,
• runway condition WET,
• wind -10 kt,
• temperature 47° C,
• QNH 1023 hPA,

Aircraft status:
• A 320-214
• MTOW structure 75.5 t
• air conditioning ON,
• anti-icing OFF
• Take off configuration : optimum.

Answer:
MTOW = 74 400 kg
V1 = 133 kt
Vr = 141 kt
V2 = 144 kt

Exercise 2:
LFPO ATIS provides the following data:
• take off runway 08,
• Caution: runway length reduced to 1500 m due to work in progress.
• runway condition WET,
• wind calm,

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• temperature 47° C,
• QNH 1013 hPA,

Aircraft status:
• A 320-214
• MTOW structure 75.5 t
• air conditioning ON,
• anti-icing OFF
• Take off configuration : optimum.

Answer:
MTOW = 53 400 kg Conf 1+F.
V1 = 115 kt
Vr = 128 kt
V2 = 131 kt

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6.4. Example 4: Determination of Flexible Temperature

PURPOSE
What is the maximum permissible flexible temperature and associated speeds?

LFPO ATIS AIRCRAFT STATUS: A320-214


Provides the following data: Actual TOW: 68.1 T
Takeoff runway : 08 Takeoff Configuration: Optimum
Runway condition : DRY Air conditioning : ON
Wind calm Total Anti-ice : OFF
Temperature : 3°C
QNH : 1003 hPA

Step 1 - Refer to RTOW


Enter the table Wind 0 and Weight 68.1 T
Read (59°C 153/53/54) for Conf 1+F, (58°C 147/47/50 by interpolation) for Conf 2, and (58°C 146/46/48) for Conf 3.

Step 2 - Corrections – Influence of delta pressure


∆ QNH : -10 hPA.
Read (-2°C) for Conf 1+F, Conf 2 and Conf 3.

Step 3 - Correct the Temperature


Conf 1 + F 59-2 = 57°C.
Conf 2 58-2 = 56°C.
Conf 3 58-2 = 56°C.

Answer:
Tflex: 57°C in Conf 1+F
Speeds: 153 - 153 – 154.

NOTE:
• Check that corrected temperature: CT <= T flex max
CT > OAT
CT > T ref

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6.5. Example 5: Determination of Flexible Temperature

PURPOSE
What is the maximum permissible flexible temperature and associated speeds?

LFPO ATIS AIRCRAFT STATUS: A320-214


Provides the following data: Actual TOW: 68.1 T
Takeoff runway : 08 Takeoff Configuration: Optimum
Runway condition : WET Air conditioning : ON
Wind calm Total Anti-ice : OFF
Temperature : 3°C
QNH : 1003 hPA

Step 1 - Refer to RTOW


Enter the table Wind 0 and Weight 68.1 T
Read (59°C 153/53/54) for Conf 1+F, (58°C 147/47/50 by interpolation) for Conf 2, and (58°C 146/46/48) for Conf 3.

Step 2 - Corrections – Influence of runway condition


WET: -1°C for Conf 1+F, Conf 2 and Conf 3.

Step 3 - Corrections – Influence of delta pressure


∆ QNH : -10 hPA.
Read (-2°C) for Conf 1+F, Conf 2 and Conf 3.

Step 4 – Total corrections: temperature


∆ WET + ∆ QNH
Conf 1+F ∆°C =-1-2=-3°C Conf 2: ∆°C =-1-2=-3 Conf 3: ∆°C =-1-2=-3

Step 5 – Total corrections: speeds


WET: ∆V1 = -6, ∆VR = -2, ∆V2 = -2 for Conf 1+F,
∆V1 = -3, ∆VR = 0, ∆V2 = 0 for Conf 2,
∆V1 = -3, ∆VR = 0, ∆V2 = 0 for Conf 3.
NOTE:
• When calculating a Flex takeoff, wet runway corrections are the only ones taken into consideration, as they have an
effect on ASD and acceleration.

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Answer:
Tflex=56°C in Conf 1+F
Speeds = 147 - 151 - 152
NOTE:
• As two corrections are applied, speeds must be checked against minimum speeds (first on RTOW and secondly in
FCOM 2.02.25).
• Check that corrected temperature: CT <= T flex max
CT > OAT
CT > T ref

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6.6. Example 6: Determination of Flexible Temperature

PURPOSE
What is the maximum permissible flexible temperature and associated speeds?

LFPO ATIS AIRCRAFT STATUS: A320-214


Provides the following data: Actual TOW: 68.1 T
Takeoff runway : 08 Takeoff Configuration: Optimum
Runway condition : WET Air conditioning : ON
Wind calm Total Anti-ice : ON
Temperature : 3°C
QNH : 1003 hPA

Step 1 - Refer to RTOW


Enter the table Wind 0 and Weight 68.1 T
Read (59°C 153/53/54) for Conf 1+F, (58°C 147/47/50 by interpolation) for Conf 2, and (58°C 146/46/48) for Conf 3.

Step 2 - Corrections for Total Anti-ice- Refer to 2.02.14 p 1


Total Anti-ice correction on Flex temp is 2°C.

Step 3 - Corrections – Influence of runway condition


WET: -1°C for Conf 1+F, Conf 2 and Conf 3.

Step 4 - Corrections – Influence of delta pressure


∆ QNH : -10 hPA.
Read (-2°C) for Conf 1+F, Conf 2 and Conf 3.

Step 5 – Total corrections: temperature


∆ Anti-ice + ∆ WET + ∆ QNH
Conf 1+F ∆°C =-2-1-2=-5°C Conf 2: ∆°C =-2-1-2=-5 Conf 3: ∆°C =-2-1-2=-5

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Step 6 – Total corrections: speeds


WET: ∆V1 = -6, ∆VR = -2, ∆V2 = -2 for Conf 1+F,
∆V1 = -3, ∆VR = 0, ∆V2 = 0 for Conf 2,
∆V1 = -3, ∆VR = 0, ∆V2 = 0 for Conf 3.

NOTE:
• When calculating a Flex takeoff, wet runway corrections are the only ones taken into consideration, as they have an
effect on ASD and acceleration.

Answer
Tflex: 54°C in Conf 1+F
Speeds: 147 - 151 - 152.
NOTE:
• As two corrections are applied, speeds must be checked against minimum speeds (first on RTOW and secondly in
FCOM 2.02.25).
• Check that corrected temperature: CT <= T flex max
CT > OAT
CT > T ref

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6.7. Example 7: Determination of Flexible Temperature

PURPOSE
What is the maximum permissible flexible temperature and associated speeds?

LFPO ATIS AIRCRAFT STATUS: A320-214


Provides the following data: Actual TOW: 52.4 T
Takeoff runway : 08 CONF 1 + F
Runway condition : WET Air conditioning : ON
Wind calm Total Anti-ice : OFF
Temperature : 3°C
QNH : 1003 hPA

Step 1 - Refer to RTOW


Enter the table Wind 0 and Weight 52.4 T
Read (67°C for 62.4 T 143/43/43)

Step 2 - Corrections for V1/VR/V2=1KT/1000KG


62.4-52.4 = 10 T ∆V1= ∆VR= ∆V2=-10 V=133 kt VR=133 kt V2=133 kt

Step 3 - Corrections – Influence of runway condition


WET: (-1°C, ∆V1 = -6, ∆VR = -2, ∆V2 = -2) for Conf 1+F,

Step 4 - Corrections – Influence of delta pressure


∆ QNH : -10 hPA.
Read (-2°C) for Conf 1+F

Step 5 – Total corrections: temperature and speeds


∆ WET + ∆ QNH Conf 1+F ∆°C =-1-2=-3°C
∆V1 = -6, ∆VR = -2, ∆V2 = -2 for WET Runway

Answer
Tflex: 64°C in Conf 1+F
Speeds: 127 - 131 - 131.

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NOTE:
• As two corrections are applied, speeds must be checked against minimum speeds (first on RTOW and secondly in
FCOM 2.02.25).
• Check that corrected temperature: CT <= T flex max
CT > OAT
CT > T ref

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6.8. Example 8: Determination of Flexible Temperature

PURPOSE
What is the maximum permissible flexible temperature and associated speeds?

LFPO ATIS AIRCRAFT STATUS: A320-214


Provides the following data: Actual TOW: 57.4 T
Takeoff runway : 08 CONF 3
Runway condition : DRY Air conditioning : ON
Wind calm Total Anti-ice : OFF
Temperature : 3°C
QNH : 1003 hPA CAUTION: runway length reduced to 1500 m due to work in progress

Step 1 - Refer to RTOW


Enter the table Wind 0 and Weight 57.4 T with CONF 3
Read (59°C 117/17/21).

Step 2 - Corrections – Influence of delta pressure


∆ QNH : -10 hPA. As TFlex is above TVMC, use corrections in gray box.
Read -2°C.

Step 3 – Total corrections


∆ QNH
∆°C =-2=-2°C.

Answer
Tflex: 57°C in Conf 3
Speeds: 117 - 117 - 121.
NOTE:
• Check that corrected temperature: CT <= T flex max
CT > OAT
CT > T ref

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Exercise:
LFPO ATIS provides the following data:
• take off runway 08,
• runway condition DRY,
• wind +10 kt,
• temperature 35° C,
• QNH 1023 hPA,

Aircraft status:
• A 320-214
• MTOW structure 75.5 t
• air conditioning ON,
• anti-icing OFF
• Take off configuration : Optimum

Answer:
CONF 3
T Flex = 51 C
V1 = 153 kt
Vr = 153 kt
V2 = 156 kt

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6.9. Example 9: Contaminated Runway

PURPOSE
Find the MTOW and speeds.

LFPO ATIS BLEEDS STATUS


Provides the following data: Air conditioning : ON
Take-off runway : LFPO 08 Total Anti-ice : ON
Runway condition : Covered by 7mm of Slush
Wind : calm
Temperature : 3°C
QNH : 1003 hPA

Step 1 – Maximum Takeoff Weight on Dry Runway- Refer to RTOW


Enter the table Wind 0 kt / Temperature 3°C
Read 81 900 kg for Conf 1 + F, 81 900 kg for Conf 2 and 82 000 kg for Conf 3

Step 2 - Corrections for Total Anti icing and QNH - Refer to 2.02.24 p 1 and RTOW
Corrections = ∆ BLEED + ∆ QNH
∆ W = - 950 kg - 800 kg = - 1750 kg

Step 3 - Correct the weights


Conf 1 + F: 81 900 - 1 750 = 80 150 kg
Conf 2 : 81 900 - 1 750 = 80 150 kg
Conf 3 : 82 000 – 1 750 = 80 250 kg

Step 4 - Corrections for Contaminant - Refer to 2.04.10 p 8


Enter the table :
Runway length = 3 000 m for Conf 1 + F,
Runway length = 3 000 m for Conf 2 ,
Runway length = 2 500 m for Conf 3
Read decrements:
- 17.3 t for Conf 1 + F,
- 16.9 for Conf 2,
- 17.0 for Conf 3

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Step 5 - Correct the weights


Conf 1 + F: 80 150 - 17 300 = 62 850 kg
Conf 2 : 80 150 – 16 900 = 63 250 kg
Conf 3 : 80 250 – 17 000 = 63 250 kg

Step 6 - Check that MTOW remains equal to corrected weight


Conf 1 + F = 62 850 kg
Conf 2 = 63 250 kg
Conf 3 = 63 250 kg

Step 7 - Speeds determination 2.04.10 p 8


Retain Conf 3 as takeoff configuration (lower takeoff speeds)
MTOW = 63 250 kg
Enter the table Conf 3 with actual weight = 63 250 kg
Read speeds: 125 kt - 138 kt - 142 kt

NOTE: On contaminated runways, use only TOGA, whatever your take off weight.

Exercise:

LFPO ATIS provides the following data:


• take off runway 08,
• runway condition 5 mm water,
• MTOW DRY: Conf 1+F - 72000 kg, Conf 2 – 71100 kg, Conf 3 – 71200 kg

Answer:
CONF 1, 61900 kg
V1 = 122 kt
Vr = 140 kt
V2 = 143 kt

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6.10. Example 10: Go-Around Weight


Determine maximum go-around weight. Refer to: 3.05.05 p 3 and 3.05.35 p2/3

Airport elevation: 1300 ft


Temperature: 46°C
QNH : 990 hPA

Step 1
Determine Airport pressure altitude - table 3.05.05 p 3 corresponding to FLAPS configuration
- Table 3.05.05 p 3 : QNH correction = 700 ft
- Airport elevation = 1 300 ft
- Airport pressure altitude = 700 + 1 300 = 2 000 ft

Step 2
Enter column for airport pressure altitude, here 2 000 ft

Step 3
Enter line for OAT, here 46°C

Step 4
At intersection read the maximum Go Around weight:
- 69 400 kg on CONF 2
- 68 200 kg on CONF 3
in this case., check that it is above your actual Go-Around weight.

Step 5
If applicable, apply corrections for Air conditioning, anti-ice, at bottom of the page.

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6.11. Example 11: Go-Around Temperature


Determine maximum go-around weight. Refer to: 3.05.05 p 3 and 3.05.35 p2/3

Airport elevation: 300 ft


Estimated landing weight: 64 500 kg Conf 3
QNH : 1023 hPA

Determination of maximum Go-Around temperature in CONF 3 - Refer to 3.05.35 P2/3

Step 1
Determination of the Pressure Altitude: Altitude correction: -300 ft
Airport elevation: +300 ft
Pressure Altitude: = 0 ft

Step 2
Enter column for airport pressure altitude, here 0 ft

Step 3
Try to find estimated landing weight value.
In this case, last line reads 66 700 kg

Step 4
Read corresponding maximum Go-Around temperature in LH column.
Check it is above the OAT. Here 55°C is also T MAX.

Step 5
No Go around climb gradient limitation.

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6.12. Example 12: Flight Planning

Trip
Trip route : Paris - Cairo
Distance : 1800 NM
Wind component : + 30 kts
Cruise : FL 350
: M.78

Alternate
Alternate route : Cairo - Luxor
Distance : 296 NM ( ISA ), FL 390
Wind component : + 30 kts
Holding : FL 15 ( ISA ) Green Dot Speed
EZFW : 60700 kg

Step 1 - Determination of fuel for holding - Refer to 3.05.25 p 2


Enter the table with FL 15 and GW = 60 700 kg
Read the fuel flow: 1140 kg ( 1140 kg/ is the fuel flow for one engine during one hour )

Step 2 - Determination of fuel for alternate- Refer to 2.05.60 p 4 / 2.05.50 p 3


Determination of the air distance: use of table 2.05.60 p 4 (enter with 300 NM and 30 kt of tailwind )
Read NAM = 280 NM)
Enter table 2.05.50 p 3 with 280 NM and FL 390, read fuel = 1 915 kg
Correct for reference weight deviation: (61 - 55) x 18 = 108 kg
Alternate fuel = (1 915 + 108) = 2023 kg

Step 3 - Determination of fuel to destination - Refer to 2.05.60 p 2 Refer to 2.05.40 p 10


Determination of the air distance: use of table 2.05.60 p 2 (enter with 1 800 NM and 30 kt of tailwind
Read NAM = 1 692 NM)
Enter table 2.05.40 p 10 with 1 692 NM and FL 350, read fuel = 9 210 kg

Correct for reference weight deviation: (64 - 55) x 104 = 936 kg


Trip fuel = (9 210 + 936) = 10 146 kg

Step 4 - Reserves and taxi fuel


Reserves = 5% of the trip fuel. Reserves = 5% of 10 146 kg = 505 kg

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Taxi = 140 kg (cf FCOM)

Step 5 - Total fuel


Total fuel: Holding + 1140
+ Alternate + 2 023
+ Trip fuel + 10 146
+ Reserves + 505
+ Taxi + 140
----------------------- ------------------------
= Total fuel = 13 954 kg

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6.13. Example 13: Actual Landing Distance

PURPOSE
Find the Actual Landing Distance.

Landing
GW : 62 000 kg
Elevation : 1000 ft
Wind calm

Step 1 - Refer to 2.03.10 p 3


Enter the table: Weight 62 t / Dry Rwy
Read Actual Landing Distance = 840 m

Step 2 - Correction for airport elevation - Refer to 2.03.10 p 3


Correction = 3%

Step 3 - Correct the Landing Distance


Landing Distance = 840 * 1.03 = 865 m

Answer
Actual Landing Distance = 865 m

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6.14. Example 14: Determination of Vapp

PURPOSE
Find the Vapp.

Landing
GW : 62 000 kg
Elevation : 1 000 ft
Wind calm

Step 1 - Refer to QRH 2.31

Enter the table Weight 60-64 / Conf full


Read VLS = 132 kt (with interpolation)

Step 2 - Correction
Wind calm, Add 5 kt

Step 3 - Determine the Vapp


Vapp = 132 + 5 = 137 kt

Answer
Vapp = 137 kt

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6.15. Example 15: Abnormal Procedure

PURPOSE
Find the Actual Landing Distance and Vapp.

Landing
GW : 62 000 kg
Elevation : 1 000 ft
Wind calm
Green + Yellow Hyd out

Step 1 - Refer to QRH 2.32


Enter the table HYD Green + Yellow
Read corrections: Flaps pos 3, Increment to VREF = 25 kt, Landing distance is multiplied by 2.6

Step 2 – Corrections

Vapp = 132 + 25 = 157 kt


Landing Distance = 865 * 2.6 = 2 249 m

Answer
Vapp = 157 kt
Actual Landing Distance = 2 249 m

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Exercise 1:
Questions:
1- Determine Vapp, ALD, landing configuration.
2 - Is it possible to land the aircraft?

KEWR conditions:
• Runway 011
• Airport elevation 16 ft
• LDA 2072 m
• Runway condition DRY,
• Wind + 30 kt,

Aircraft status:
• A 320-214
• Landing weight 64 t
• Landing configuration 1 ≤ FLAPS < 2, SLATS ≥ 1

Answer:
1 - Vapp = 154 kt
ALD = 1050 m
Conf 3

2 - JAA : ALD ≤ LDA


1050 m ≤ 2072 m: Yes

FAA : ALD x 1.15 ≤ LDA


1050 x 1.15 = 1208 m ≤ 2072 m: Yes

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6.16. Example 16: Single Engine Strategy

PURPOSE
Find the strategy to adopt.

SAT : - 36° C ( ISA = + 15)


GW : 64 000 kg
FL : 330
MORA : 24 000 ft

Step 1 - LRC Ceiling - Refer to 3.06.20 p 1


Enter the table Weight 64 000 / ISA + 15
Read LRC ceiling = 23 700 ft

Step 2 - Drift Down Ceiling - Refer to 3.06.40 p 5


Enter the table Weight 64 000 / FL 330
Read Drift Down ceiling = 25 100 ft
Initial speed = 226 kt

Answer
The drift down strategy has to be adopted.
Drift down ceiling = 25 100 ft
Initial speed = 226 kt

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6.17. Example 17: Take-Off: Use of Quick References Tables

PURPOSE
Find the MTOW, and speeds.

LFPO Data:
Airport elevation : 276 ft Take off conditions
Runway length : 3 320 m Air conditioning ON, Total Anti-ice OFF
Runway slope : 0.07% Obstacle: From BR 3 764 m
QNH : 989 hPA 62 ft
OAT : 20°C
Conf :1+F

Step 1 - Detemination of pressure Altitude - Refer to 3.05.05 p 3


Enter the table with QNH = 989
Read correction of + 700 ft
Add this correction to the airport elevation: 700 + 276 = 976 ft

Step 2 - Determination of corrected Runway - Refer to 2.02.40 p 2


Enter the table with Runway length = 3 500 m and read correction for the slope: 600 m per percent
Corrected Runway length = 3 320 - 600 * 0.1 = 3 260 m

Step 3 - Find MTOW- Refer to 2.02.40 p 5


Enter table with 3250 / 20°C
Read MTOW = 81 200 kg

Step 4 - Corrections for air conditioning - Refer to 2.02.24 p 1


Air conditioning: - 2 200 kg
MTOW = 81 200 - 2 200 = 79 000 kg

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Step 5 - Corrections for Obstacle - Refer to 2.02.50 p 2


Obstacle height = 62 + ( 0.07 * 50 ) = 66 ft (correction due to the slope)
Obstacle distance from end of runway = 3 764 - 3 320 = 444 m
Weight decrement = 9.0 t
Gradient = 3.6%
MTOW = 79 000 - 9 000 = 70 000 kg
Speeds V1 = 147 kt, Vr = 151 kt, V2 = 152 kt

Answer
MTOW = 70 000 kg
Speeds V1 = 147 kt, Vr = 151 kt, V2 = 152 kt

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6.18. Example 18: Load and Trim Sheet

Dry operating weight : 43 100 kg


CG : 24%
Pantry adjustment : + 100 kg Zone E
Cargo 1 : 1 000 kg
Cargo 3 : 1 000 kg
Cargo 4 : 2 000 kg
Cargo 5 : 457 kg
Cabin OA : 10
Cabin OB : 60
Cabin OC : 40
Total fuel : 13 500 kg

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7. TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE REMINDER


CONTENTS:
7.1. Limiting Speeds: VMCG ..............................................................................................................................................106
7.1.1. Limiting Speeds: VMCA ....................................................................................................................................108
7.1.2. Limiting Speeds: VMU ......................................................................................................................................110
7.2. Operating Speeds: V1, VR, V2....................................................................................................................................111
7.2.1. Operating Speeds: V1 .......................................................................................................................................111
7.2.2. Operating Speeds: VR ......................................................................................................................................113
7.2.3. Operating Speeds: V2 .......................................................................................................................................113
7.2.4. Limiting/Operating Speeds: Relative Positions...............................................................................................113
7.2.5. TakeOff Lengths ..............................................................................................................................................114
7.3. TakeOff Distances .....................................................................................................................................................117
7.3.1. TakeOff Distances (TOD) ...............................................................................................................................117
7.3.2. TakeOff Run Distances (TOR) ........................................................................................................................118
7.3.3. Accelerate Stop Distance (ASD) .....................................................................................................................119
7.3.4. Association of TakeOff Distances and Lengths ..............................................................................................120
7.4. Line Up Allowances..................................................................................................................................................120
7.5. TakeOff Trajectory....................................................................................................................................................123
7.6. Runway Condition.....................................................................................................................................................124
7.6.1. LPC List Box ...................................................................................................................................................124
7.6.2. Runways Wet and Contaminated.....................................................................................................................124
7.7. Factors of Influence ...................................................................................................................................................125
7.7.1. Wind and Moisture: .........................................................................................................................................125
7.8. TakeOff Optimization ...............................................................................................................................................130
7.8.1. Runway Length:...............................................................................................................................................130
7.8.2. Other Limitations:............................................................................................................................................130
7.8.3. Obstacles:.........................................................................................................................................................131
7.8.4. Result ...............................................................................................................................................................132
7.9. Engine Performance ..................................................................................................................................................133
7.9.1. Principle...........................................................................................................................................................133
7.9.2. Flexible TakeOff..............................................................................................................................................136
7.9.3. Derated Takeoff`..............................................................................................................................................137

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7.1. Limiting Speeds

7.1.1. Limiting Speeds: VMCG

Minimum Control speed on Ground from which a sudden failure of the critical engine can be controlled by use of primary
flight controls only, the other engine remaining at TakeOff power.

Engine Failure:
torque due to remaining
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The pilot’s action:


recover control of the aircraft
enable safe Take Off continuation

Determination of VMCG:
lateral deviation under 30 ft

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7.1.2. Limiting Speeds: VMCA

Minimum Control speed in the Air at which aircraft can be controlled either:

5ºmax

• with a 50 maximum bank angle, or:

• with zero yaw.

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Summary:
Limiting speed: VMCA

Definition: Minimum Control speed in the Air at which aircraft can be controlled either:
• with a 50 maximum bank angle, or
• with zero yaw.
... in case of failure of one engine, the other engine remaining at TakeOff power.

5º max

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7.1.3. Limiting Speeds: VMU


Minimum Unstick speed is the lowest calibrated airspeed at and above which the aircraft can safely lift off the ground
and continue the TakeOff without encountering critical conditions.

What are these critical conditions ?


• the necessary angle of attack is too great: the rear of the A/C can hit the ground.

• Insufficient lateral control, may cause engine or wing to hit the ground.

Limiting speeds : V MU

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7.2. Operating Speeds: V1, VR, V2

7.2.1. Operating Speeds: V1


Definition:
TakeOff decision speed chosen by the applicant.

V1 is the speed limit at which the pilot can interrupt TakeOff in case of failure.

If I am aware of a failure before V1

I can

... safely abort TakeOff

1
V V Speed

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If I am aware of a failure after V1

I MUST follow on TakeOff

1. From that point,


35 ft I am sure to reach
the TO limited height.

V1 V Speed

If I am aware of a failure after V1

I MUST follow on TakeOff

2. I am too fast to brake


safely before the end
of the stopway.

Summary:
Operating speed: V1

Definition: TakeOff decision speed chosen by the applicant.

V1 is the speed limit at which the pilot can interrupt TakeOff in case of failure.

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7.2.2. Operating Speeds: VR


Definition:
VR is the Rotation speed at which the aircraft is rotated for lift off.

7.2.3. Operating Speeds: V2


Definition:
V2: TakeOff climb speed.

To be reached before the 35 ft TakeOff height above T.O.D.


Maintained during 1st and 2nd segment, until the minimum acceleration height is reached (at least 400 ft).

7.2.4. Limiting/Operating Speeds: Relative Positions

1.1 VMCA

1.2 VS (or 1.13 VS1G)


V2
1.05 VMCA
VR
VMCG ≤ V1

35 ft

(JAR geometric 1.08 VMU (AEO)


limitations) 1.04 VMU (OEI)
VLOF

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7.2.5. TakeOff Lengths

7.2.5.1. Runway:

“ Rigid or flexible rectangular area made of concrete or asphalt used for TakeOff and landing ”

7.2.5.2. Stopway

Rectangular area beyond the TakeOff runway:

Centered on the same (center)line, at least as wide as the runway, designated by the airport authorities for use in decelerating
the aircraft in case of aborted TakeOff.

7.2.5.3. Clearway

500 ft min

1.25% max

Rectangular area beyond the runway, located on the same centerline, and under control of the airport authorities, featuring:
• Minimum width: 500 ft

• Slope < 1.25%

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• No prominence except threshold lights ( if < 26 in above surface)

not ok
ok
(26 in max)

500 ft min

1.25% max

7.2.5.4. TakeOff Distance Available

TODA

It is the Runway + Clearway lengths.

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7.2.5.5. TakeOff Run Available

TORA

It is the Runway length only.

7.2.5.6. Acceleration Stop Distance Available

ASDA

It is the Runway + Stopway lengths.

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7.3. TakeOff Distances

7.3.1. TakeOff Distances (TOD)


• TakeOff Distance (TOD)
• TakeOff Run (TOR)
• Acceleration Stop Distance (ASD)

7.3.1.1. One Engine Inoperative

All Engines Operating One Engine Inoperative

V2
TODOEI = From BR to 35 ft

VEF V1 VLOF
VR
35 ft

TODOEI

7.3.1.2. All Engines Operating

All Engines Operating + 15%

V2

V1 VR VLOF
35 ft

TODAEO

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7.3.2. TakeOff Run Distances (TOR)

7.3.2.1. One Engine Inoperative

All Engines Operating One Engine Inoperative

TOROEI = From BR to middle point between Vlof and 35 ft V2

VEF V1 VR VLOF
35 ft

// //
TOROEI

7.3.2.2. All Engines Operating

All Engines Operating + 15%

V2

V1 VR VLOF
35 ft

// //
TORAEO

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7.3.3. Accelerate Stop Distance (ASD)

7.3.3.1. One Engine Inoperative at VEF

One Engine Inoperative

All engines operating Idle

2s

VEF V1 V=0

accelerate stop distance


with one engine inoperative

7.3.3.2. All Engines Operating

All engines operating Idle


2s

V1 V=0

accelerate stop distance


with all engines operating

Braking means:
• Wheel brakes,
• Spoilers,
• Reversers:
. not on dry runways,
. certified on wet runways,
. mandatory on contaminated runways.

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7.3.4. Association of TakeOff Distances and Lengths

V2

35 ft
V=0 V1 VR VLO
RWY CWY
SWY

TOR
ASD
TOD

7.4. Line Up Allowances


It is necessary to take into account the runway length decrease due to the line up. The calculation of TODA, ASDA and
TORA do not take into account the aircraft line up on the runway considered for Take Off. This line up distance depends on
aircraft design and the access possibility on the runway.
Two cases are studied, and in both cases, two distances are considered:

35 ft

B ASD available
A
TOD available

Runway length

A Adjustment to TakeOff distance


B Adjustment to accelerate stop distance

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90° runway entry


minimum line up distance correction
aircraft
model
TODA (m) ASDA (m)
A320 12 26

T akeOff
Distance
(TOD)
adjust ment

Accelerate Stop
Distance ( AS D)
adjust ment

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180° turnaround
aircraft minimum line up distance correction
model
TODA (m) ASDA (m)
A320 18 32

TakeOff
Distance
(TOD)
adjustment

Accelerate
Stop Distance
(ASD)
adjustment

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7.5. TakeOff Trajectory

Green dot:
10 min after TO

ONE ENGINE OUT

MAXIMUM ACCELERATION HEIGHT


TO dist.

End
Gradient > 1.2%

MINIMUM ACCELERATION HEIGHT

Gradient > 2.4%

Green dot:
35 ft
best lift-to-drag ratio
Gradient > 0%
V1

Segments: 1 2 3 final

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7.6. Runway Condition

7.6.1. LPC List Box

7.6.2. Runways Wet and Contaminated

Runway : Wet Contaminated

Water < 3 mm 3 - 13 mm (½’)


Slush < 2 mm 2 - 13 mm (½’)
Wet snow < 4 mm 4 - 25 mm (1’)
Dry snow < 15 mm 15 - 25 mm (2’)
Comp Snow all

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7.7. Factors of Influence

Sustained parameters: Chosen parameters:

• Temperature, • Flap setting,


• Pressure Altitude, • Decision speed V1,
• Air bleed, • V2 / Vs ratio.
• Wind,
• Moisture,
• Runway condition.

7.7.1. Wind and Moisture:


Effect on TO distances (TOD, TOR, ASD):

7.7.1.1. Headwind

air speed Headwind

wind

Headwind shortens TO distances

Only 50 % must be taken into


account, according to regulation.
ground speed

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7.7.1.2. Tailwind

Tailwind air speed wind

Tailwind increases TO distances

Regulation prescribes that


150 % should be taken into account.
ground speed

7.7.1.3. Regulation Changes on Wet and Contaminated Runways


• Performance depends on the depth of the contaminant.

Wet and contaminated runways.


• All Engines Operating TOD, TOR, and ASD, are the same, whatever the runway condition.
• One Engine Inoperative: TOD, TOR are different.

TOD: screen height = 15 ft


TOR: It ends at VLOF

15 ft
35 ft

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7.7.1.4. Runway Slope


It mustn't exceed ± 2%

Positive slope increases TO distances

± 2%

Negative slope decreases TO distances

7.7.1.5. Flap Setting

Flaps increase lift...


• TO distances CL
are reduced.

Flaps increase drag...


• TO gradient decreases.
CD C’L

C’D

TakeOff configurations on Airbus family:

Conf 1+F

Conf 2
TO gradient decreases
TO distances
are reduced
Conf 3

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7.7.1.6. Decision Speed V1


The most penalizing conditions are taken into account: the failure ( VEF ) occurs 1 second before V1.

Long TOD

VR VLOF 35 ft
VEF V1

Short ASD
Low V1 implies
short acceleration
with All Engines
Operating.

Short TOD

VEF V1 VR VLOF 35 ft

Long ASD
High V1 means
long acceleration
with All Engines
Operating.
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7.7.1.7. V2 / Vs Ratio
Being limited by VS, V2 is set through the V2/VS ratio.
V2 is the speed required when reaching 35 ft height.
V2 is determined by VR, as no TO parameters can be changed after lift off: high V2 ⇒ high VR

High V2 / VS

V2/VS influence:
High ratio long TOD high 2nd segment slope
Low ratio short TOD low 2nd segment slope

Long TOD

35 ft
VEF V1 VR VLOF

High second segment gradient

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7.8. TakeOff Optimization

7.8.1. Runway Length:


• ASD
− ASD 1 E/O ≤ ASDA, and
− ASD all engines ≤ ASDA
• TOD
− TOD 1 E/O ≤ TODA, and
− TOD all engines ≤ TODA
• TOR
− TOR 1 E/O ≤ TORA, and
− TOR all engines ≤ TORA

7.8.2. Other Limitations:


• speeds,
• 1st segment gradient (> 0%),
• 2nd segment gradient (> 2.4%),
• brake energy,
• obstacle,
• tire speed,
• final TakeOff (> 1.2%).

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7.8.3. Obstacles:
To avoid an obstacle, you have different possibilities:

35 ft
2.4% Gross trajectory 0.8%

Net trajectory

TOD ASD Climb grad

Flaps increases increases increases

TO Weight decreases decreases increases

V1 decreases increases no change

V2 increases no change increases

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7.8.4. Result
Optimization
Limitations for given:
• runway,
• wind,
• temperature,
• pressure,
• flaps setting,
• V2/Vs ratio.
At a given V2/Vs ratio, we have an optimum weight.
Just explore all the range of V2/Vs to have the MTOW.

V2/Vs = 1.27

2nd

TOD
Obstacle
Optimum weight

ASD

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7.9. Engine Performance

7.9.1. Principle

weight

You need less Thrust

When your Actual TakeOff Weight is lower than the Maximum TakeOff Weight, you can perform a TakeOff with less than
the max TakeOff thrust.
This thrust reduction improves engine life and reduces maintenance costs.

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Which part of the aircraft is concerned ?

engine

aerodynamics

7.9.1.1. Reminder about engines and thrust

Trust levers Thrust variation with OAT

Thrust

EGT limit

Tref OAT

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Trust levers
Power

Five positions on Airbus aircraft:


• TOGA: TakeOff - Go Around
Maximum thrust available.
Its use can’t exceed 10 min.
• MCT: Maximum Continuous Thrust
FLX: Flex TO Thrust...
Maximum thrust for long use.
• CL: Climb Thrust.
• Idle: No power.
• Max reverse.

Thrust variation with OAT

Weight Thrust

N1

EGT limit

Tref OAT

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7.9.2. Flexible TakeOff

7.9.2.1. Flex Temperature


Thrust reduction must not exceed
25%, to quickly recover full
Weight Thrust available TOGA thrust if necessary.

Available Flat rated Thrust


Max Thrust
TOW
EGT
Needed Limit 25%
Actual Thrust reduction max
TOW

T Flex
max

OAT Tref Flex OAT


Temp
Flex TakeOff: what for ?
TakeOff without using full thrust reduces:
• the probability of a failure (safety aspect),
• the engine deterioration rate and associated
maintenance costs (economic aspect).
Flex TakeOff:
The pilot types the Flex. Temp. in the MCDU:
Setting thrust levers on FLX will provide the necessary thrust for TakeOff.

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7.9.3. Derated Takeoff`

Short runway: TOGA is used & V1 min is high


V2

V1=VMCG VR
35ft

ACC STOP

This is due to excess of thrust

The present take off weight is VMCG limited, because of a short ASD and a high V1 min.
We can observe a large excess of thrust after lift off.
This excess of performance (thrust) is penalizing on ground and not necessary after lift off.

V1=VMCG VR
35ft

ACC STOP

If, for the same TO weight, the maximum TO thrust is reduced or derated by a given percentage of X%, the
associated VMCG is decreased.
Consequently:
– V1 may be reduced,
– ACC/STOP distance is decreased accordingly,
– climb out performance may still be met.

Thus derated take off may allow to increase TO weight

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The Derated TO thrust is therefore to be considered as the maximum TO thrust rating available for a given take off.
It determines the new VMCG and the new VMCA applicable during that take off.

The use of Derated take off thrust:


• increases payloads when operating on:
- short runways,
- contaminated runways.
• also saves engine life.

Each derate level is certified and is associated to a new set of performance data

Certified Certified Certified Certified Certified Certified


-4% -8% -12% -16% -20% -24%

engine
engine engine
engine
engine engine

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Principle

Advantages of derated take off :


• significant reduction of engine stress (like Flex TO),
TOGA Thrust • decreasing TOGA will also decrease VMCG, and
the available value of V1, which enables short TO,
• allowed on contaminated Runways.

Max. thrust
available

OAT (°C)

-10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40

6 level of derate available: 4%,8%,12%,16%,20%,24%.


! The original TOGA will never be available during TO.

Flexible thrust Derated thrust

• Thrust level is less than TOGA • Thrust level is less than TOGA

• Performance for a flex Take-Off is computed by • A new set of performance data is provided in the
adjusting the max Take-Off thrust performance. Flight Manual for each derate level.

• At any moment it is possible to recover TOGA. • TOGA selection is not possible during Take-Off.

• Thrust setting parameters for flex Take-Off are not • Thrust setting parameters are considered as an
considered as Take-Off operating limits. operating limit for Take-Off.

• Flex Take-Off cannot be performed on contaminated • Derated Take-Off is allowed on contaminated


runways. runways.

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8. LANDING PERFORMANCE REMINDER


CONTENTS:
8.1. Definitions ................................................................................................................................................................. 142
8.1.1. Landing Distance Available ............................................................................................................................ 142
8.1.2. Actual landing distance ................................................................................................................................... 142
8.1.3. Required Landing Distance ............................................................................................................................. 144
8.2. Dispach Requirements .............................................................................................................................................. 146
8.2.1. Required Landing Distance ............................................................................................................................. 146
8.3. In Flight Requirements.............................................................................................................................................. 147
8.3.1. Actual Landing Distance ................................................................................................................................. 147

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8.1. Definitions

8.1.1. Landing Distance Available

LDA = Landing Distance Available


LDA ≤ TORA (shifted threshold)

LDA

8.1.2. Actual landing distance

Braking means :
- Brakes
- Spoilers
- Antiskid

GS = 0 kt

ALD

The Actual Landing Distance (ALD) is the


distance required to land and bring the aircraft to a
complete stop from a height of 50 ft above the
runway

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VAPP = 1.23 Vs1g

50 ft GS = 0 kt

ALD

Maximum braking is
assumed from the
Actual Landing Distances are touchdown
demonstrated during flight tests

Actual Landing Distance: factors of influence

Landing distance calculation is made for :

- ISA temperature - landing weight (LW)


- slope = 0% - wind
- standard QNH - airport elevation

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8.1.3. Required Landing Distance

50 ft GS = 0 kt

ALD

Dry Runway (No reversers):

ALDDRY
RLDDRY = = 1.667 x ALDDRY
0.6

50 ft GS = 0 kt

ALD
Wet Runway (No reversers):
RLDWET = 1.15 x RLDDRY
RLDWET = 1.15 x 1.667 x ALDDRY
RLDWET = 1.917 x ALDDRY

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50 ft GS = 0 kt

ALD

Contaminated Runway (With or without reversers):


RLDCONTA = MAX (1.15 x ALDCONTA ; RLDWET ) JAR-OPS only

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8.2. Dispach Requirements

8.2.1. Required Landing Distance

In all cases, and for both regulations ( JAR and FAR ),


the requirement is:
RLD ≤ LDA

On Dry Runways: RLD dry = ALD / 0.6 ≤ LDA

On Wet Runways: RLD wet = 1.15 RLD dry ≤ LDA

On Contaminated Runways (JAR-OPS operators only):

ALD contaminated x 1.15

RLD contaminated = the greatest of ≤ LDA


RLD

For contaminated runways, the manufacturer must provide landing performance data and
detailed instructions about the use of antiskid, reverse, airbrake or spoilers.

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8.3. In Flight Requirements

8.3.1. Actual Landing Distance

JAR ALD x coefficient (system failure) ≤ LDA


The safety margin remains at the Captain’s discretion.

FAR ALD x coefficient (system failure) x 1.15 ≤ LDA


The 1.15 factor is not requested in case of emergency (to be evaluated by the flight
crew).
« NEW RULE » ( Safety Alert For operators from 31st Aug 2006 )

ALD must account for:


- Pressure altitude
- Wind
- Surface condition (dry, wet or contaminated)
- Approach speed
- Landing weight & configuration
- Planned use of airplane ground deceleration devices (brakes, spoilers, antiskid, reversers)

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