A321neo XLR
A321neo XLR
A321neo XLR
A321
AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS
AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
AC
AIRBUS S.A.S.
Customer Services
Technical Data Support and Services
31707 Blagnac Cedex
FRANCE
HIGHLIGHTS
CHAPTER 2
Section 2-6
Subject 2-6-0
R
Cargo Compartments
R
FIGURE Cargo Compartments - Locations
and Dimensions
R ILLUSTRATION REVISED
FIGURE Cargo Compartments - Locations PART EFFECTIVITY ADDED/REVISED/
and Dimensions DELETED
R
FIGURE Cargo Compartments - Locations
R
FIGURE Cargo Compartments - Dimensions
R
FIGURE Cargo Compartments - Loading
Combinations
R
FIGURE Cargo Compartments - Loading
Combinations
Section 2-12
Subject 2-12-0
R UPDATED THE ILLUSTRATION
FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Fan Cowls - EFFECTIVITY WITH NO TECHNICAL
CFM LEAP-1A Engine CHANGE.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED
HIGHLIGHTS
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
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FIGURE Ground Towing Requirements
N ILLUSTRATION ADDED
FIGURE Ground Towing Requirements - PW
1100G Engine
HIGHLIGHTS
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
Subject 1-2-0
R Dec 01/23
Glossary
CHAPTER 2
Subject 2-1-1
May 01/23
General Aircraft Characteristics Data
Subject 2-2-0
May 01/23
General Aircraft Dimensions
Feb 01/18
FIGURE General Aircraft Dimensions - Wing Tip Fence
May 01/15
FIGURE General Aircraft Dimensions
May 01/23
FIGURE General Aircraft Dimensions
Subject 2-3-0
May 01/23
Ground Clearances
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Wing Tip Fence
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Sharklet
May 01/15
FIGURE Ground Clearances
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Clearances
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Connections
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Trailing Edge Flaps - Extended
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Flap Tracks - Extended
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Flap Tracks - Retracted
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Flap Tracks - 1 + F
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Aileron Down
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Aileron Up
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Spoilers - Extended
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Leading Edge Slats - Extended
Subject 2-4-1
May 01/23
Interior Arrangements - Plan View
May 01/16
FIGURE Interior Arrangements - Plan View - Typical Configuration -
Single-Class, High Density
May 01/16
FIGURE Interior Arrangements - Plan View - Typical Configuration -
Two-Class
May 01/23
FIGURE Interior Arrangements - Plan View - Typical Configuration -
Single-Class, High Density
May 01/23
FIGURE Interior Arrangements - Plan View - Typical Configuration -
Two-Class
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
May 01/23
FIGURE Interior Arrangements - Cross Section - Economy Class, 6
Abreast - Wider Aisle
May 01/23
FIGURE Interior Arrangements - Cross Section - First-Class
Subject 2-6-0
R Dec 01/23
Cargo Compartments
R Dec 01/23
FIGURE Cargo Compartments - Locations and Dimensions
R Dec 01/23
FIGURE Cargo Compartments - Locations and Dimensions
R Dec 01/23
FIGURE Cargo Compartments - Locations
R Dec 01/23
FIGURE Cargo Compartments - Dimensions
R Dec 01/23
FIGURE Cargo Compartments - Loading Combinations
May 01/23
FIGURE Cargo Compartments - Loading Combinations
R Dec 01/23
FIGURE Cargo Compartments - Loading Combinations
Subject 2-7-0
May 01/23
Door Clearances
Dec 01/18
FIGURE Door Identification and Location - Door Identification
May 01/23
FIGURE Door Identification and Location - Door Identification
May 01/23
FIGURE Doors Clearances - Forward Passenger/Crew Doors
L.E.C.
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
May 01/23
FIGURE Doors Clearances - Emergency Exits
May 01/23
FIGURE Doors Clearances - Aft Passenger/Crew Doors
May 01/15
FIGURE Door Clearances - Forward Cargo Compartment Door
May 01/23
FIGURE Door Clearances - Forward Cargo Compartment Door
May 01/23
FIGURE Doors Clearances - Aft Cargo Compartment Door
May 01/23
FIGURE Doors Clearances - Bulk Cargo Compartment Door
May 01/23
FIGURE Doors Clearances - Main Landing Gear Doors
May 01/23
FIGURE Doors Clearances - Radome
May 01/23
FIGURE Doors Clearances - APU and Nose Landing Gear Doors
Subject 2-8-0
May 01/23
Escape Slides
Feb 01/18
FIGURE Escape Slides - Location
Dec 01/18
FIGURE Escape Slides - Dimensions
May 01/23
FIGURE Escape Slides - Location
May 01/23
FIGURE Escape Slides - Dimensions
Subject 2-9-0
May 01/23
Landing Gear
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
May 01/23
FIGURE Landing Gear - Main Landing Gear Dimensions - Twin-Wheel
May 01/23
FIGURE Landing Gear - Nose Landing Gear
May 01/23
FIGURE Landing Gear - Nose Landing Gear Dimensions
May 01/23
Landing Gear Maintenance Pits
May 01/23
FIGURE Landing Gear Maintenance Pits - Maintenance Pit Envelopes
May 01/23
FIGURE Landing Gear Maintenance Pits - Maintenance Pit Envelopes
Subject 2-10-0
May 01/23
Exterior Lighting
May 01/23
FIGURE Exterior Lighting
May 01/23
FIGURE Exterior Lighting
May 01/23
FIGURE Exterior Lighting
May 01/23
FIGURE Exterior Lighting
May 01/23
FIGURE Exterior Lighting
May 01/23
FIGURE Exterior Lighting
Subject 2-11-0
May 01/23
Antennas and Probes Location
May 01/23
FIGURE Antennas and Probes - Location
L.E.C.
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Dec 01/23
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
May 01/23
FIGURE Auxiliary Power Unit - Access Doors
May 01/23
FIGURE Auxiliary Power Unit - General Layout
May 01/23
Engine and Nacelle
May 01/14
FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Major Dimensions - CFM56 Series
Engine
May 01/14
FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Major Dimensions - CFM56 Series
Engine
May 01/17
FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Fan Cowls - CFM56 Series Engine
May 01/17
FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Thrust Reverser Cowls - CFM56
Series Engine
May 01/14
FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Major Dimensions - IAE V2500 Series
Engine
May 01/14
FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Major Dimensions - IAE V2500 Series
Engine
May 01/17
FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Fan Cowls - IAE V2500 Series Engine
May 01/17
FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Thrust Reverser Halves - IAE V2500
Series Engine
May 01/23
FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Major Dimensions - PW 1100G Engine
May 01/23
FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Fan Cowls - PW 1100G Engine
L.E.C.
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
May 01/23
FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Major Dimensions - CFM LEAP-1A
Engine
May 01/23
FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Major Dimensions - CFM LEAP-1A
Engine
R Dec 01/23
FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Fan Cowls - CFM LEAP-1A Engine
R Dec 01/23
FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Thrust Reverser Halves - CFM LEAP-
1A Engine
Subject 2-13-0
May 01/23
Leveling, Symmetry and Alignment
May 01/23
FIGURE Location of the Leveling Points
Subject 2-14-0
May 01/23
Jacking for Maintenance
May 01/23
FIGURE Jacking for Maintenance - Jacking Point Locations
May 01/23
FIGURE Jacking for Maintenance - Forward Jacking Point
May 01/23
FIGURE Jacking for Maintenance - Wing Jacking Points
May 01/23
FIGURE Jacking for Maintenance - Safety Stay
Mar 01/22
FIGURE Jacking for Maintenance - Jacking Design
May 01/23
FIGURE Jacking for Maintenance - Jacking Design
L.E.C.
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
May 01/23
FIGURE Jacking for Maintenance - Location of Shoring Cradles
May 01/17
Jacking of the Landing Gear
May 01/14
FIGURE Jacking of the Landing Gear - MLG Jacking Point Location -
Twin Wheels
May 01/14
FIGURE Jacking of the Landing Gear - MLG Jacking with Cantilever
Jack - Twin Wheels
May 01/14
FIGURE Jacking of the Landing Gear - NLG Jacking - Point Location
May 01/17
FIGURE Jacking of the Landing Gear - Maximum Load Capacity to Lift
Each Jacking Point
May 01/17
FIGURE Jacking of the Landing Gear - Maximum Load Capacity to Lift
Each Jacking Point
CHAPTER 3
Subject 3-1-0
May 01/23
General Information
Subject 3-2-1
May 01/15
Payload/Range - ISA Conditions
May 01/15
FIGURE Payload/Range - ISA Conditions
May 01/15
FIGURE Payload/Range - ISA Conditions - Sharklet
Dec 01/18
FIGURE Payload/Range - ISA Conditions
Subject 3-3-1
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
May 01/14
FIGURE Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA Conditions - CFM56 Series
Engine
May 01/14
FIGURE Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA Conditions - IAE V2500
Series Engine
Dec 01/21
FIGURE Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA Conditions - LEA-1A Series
Engine
Dec 01/21
FIGURE Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA Conditions - PW Engines
Subject 3-3-2
Dec 01/21
Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA +15°C (+27°F) Conditions
Dec 01/18
FIGURE Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA +15°C (+27°F) Conditions -
CFM56 Series Engine
Dec 01/18
FIGURE Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA +15°C (+27°F) Conditions -
IAE V2500 Series Engine
Dec 01/18
FIGURE Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA +15°C (+27°F) Conditions -
LEAP-1A Series Engine
Dec 01/21
FIGURE Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA +15°C (+27°F) Conditions -
PW Engines
Subject 3-3-3
May 01/23
Aerodrome Reference Code
Subject 3-4-1
Dec 01/21
Landing Field Length - ISA Conditions
May 01/14
FIGURE Landing Field Length - ISA Conditions - CFM56 Series Engine
L.E.C.
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
Dec 01/21
FIGURE Landing Field Length - ISA Conditions - Leap Engines
Dec 01/21
FIGURE Landing Field Length - ISA Conditions - PW Engines
Subject 3-5-0
Feb 01/18
Final Approach Speed
CHAPTER 4
Subject 4-1-0
May 01/23
General Information
Subject 4-2-0
May 01/23
Turning Radii
May 01/23
FIGURE Turning Radii, No Slip Angle - (Sheet 1)
May 01/23
FIGURE Turning Radii, No Slip Angle - (Sheet 2)
Subject 4-3-0
May 01/23
Minimum Turning Radii
May 01/23
FIGURE Minimum Turning Radii
Subject 4-4-0
May 01/23
Visibility from Cockpit in Static Position
May 01/23
FIGURE Visibility from Cockpit in Static Position
May 01/23
FIGURE Binocular Visibility Through Windows from Captain Eye
Position
Subject 4-5-0
L.E.C.
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
Subject 4-5-1
May 01/23
135° Turn - Runway to Taxiway
May 01/23
FIGURE 135° Turn - Runway to Taxiway - Cockpit Over Centerline
Method
May 01/23
FIGURE 135° Turn - Runway to Taxiway - Judgemental Oversteering
Method
Subject 4-5-2
May 01/23
90° Turn - Runway to Taxiway
May 01/23
FIGURE 90° Turn - Runway to Taxiway - Cockpit Over Centerline
Method
May 01/23
FIGURE 90° Turn - Runway to Taxiway - Judgemental Oversteering
Method
Subject 4-5-3
May 01/23
180° Turn on a Runway
May 01/23
FIGURE 180° Turn on a Runway - Edge of Runway Method
Subject 4-5-4
May 01/23
135° Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway
May 01/23
FIGURE 135° Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway - Cockpit Over Centerline
Method
Subject 4-5-5
May 01/23
90° Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway
L.E.C.
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Dec 01/23
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
Subject 4-6-0
May 01/23
Runway Holding Bay (Apron)
May 01/23
FIGURE Runway Holding Bay (Apron)
Subject 4-7-0
May 01/23
Minimum Line-Up Distance Corrections
May 01/23
FIGURE Minimum Line-Up Distance Corrections - 90° Turn on Runway
Entry
May 01/23
FIGURE Minimum Line-Up Distance Corrections - 180° Turn on
Runway Turn Pad
May 01/23
FIGURE Minimum Line-Up Distance Corrections - 180° Turn on
Runway Width
Subject 4-8-0
May 01/23
Aircraft Mooring
May 01/23
FIGURE Aircraft Mooring
CHAPTER 5
Subject 5-1-1
May 01/23
Aircraft Servicing Arrangements
Subject 5-1-2
May 01/23
Typical Ramp Layout - Open Apron
May 01/23
FIGURE Typical Ramp Layout - Open Apron - Bulk Loading
May 01/23
FIGURE Typical Ramp Layout - Open Apron - ULD Loading
L.E.C.
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
May 01/23
FIGURE Typical Ramp Layout - Gate
Subject 5-2-0
May 01/23
Terminal Operations - Full Servicing Turn Round Time
Dec 01/18
FIGURE Full Servicing Turn Round Time Chart
May 01/23
FIGURE Full Servicing Turn Round Time Chart
May 01/23
FIGURE Full Servicing Turn Round Time Chart with 206 Seats - Full
Servicing Turn Round Time Chart for CLS
May 01/23
FIGURE Full Servicing Turn Round Time Chart with 206 Seats - Full
Servicing Turn Round Time Chart for Bulk Loading System
May 01/23
FIGURE Full Servicing Turn Round Time Chart with 244 Seats - Full
Servicing Turn Round Time Chart for CLS
May 01/23
FIGURE Full Servicing Turn Round Time Chart with 244 Seats - Full
Servicing Turn Round Time Chart for Bulk Loading System
Subject 5-3-0
May 01/23
Terminal Operations -Transit Turn Round Time
Dec 01/18
FIGURE Outstation Turn Round Time Chart
May 01/23
FIGURE Outstation Turn Round Time Chart
Subject 5-4-1
May 01/23
Ground Service Connections Layout
L.E.C.
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
Subject 5-4-2
May 01/23
Grounding (Earthing) Points
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Grounding (Earthing) Points -
Landing Gear
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Grounding (Earthing) Points -
Wing (If Installed)
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Grounding (Earthing) Point -
Avionics Compartment Door-Frame
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Grounding (Earthing) Point -
Engine Air Intake (If Installed)
Subject 5-4-3
May 01/23
Hydraulic Servicing
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Green System Ground Service
Panel
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Blue System Ground Service
Panel
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Yellow System Ground Service
Panel
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - RAT
Subject 5-4-4
May 01/23
Electrical System
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - External Power Receptacles
L.E.C.
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Oxygen System
Subject 5-4-6
May 01/23
Fuel System
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Refuel/Defuel Control Panel
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Refuel/Defuel Couplings
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Overwing Gravity-Refuel Cap
(If Installed)
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Overpressure Protectors and
NACA Vent Intake
May 01/23
FIGURE Primary Protection - Unpressurized-Compartment Ventilation
Air-Intake
Subject 5-4-7
May 01/23
Pneumatic System
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - LP and HP Ground Connectors
Subject 5-4-8
May 01/23
Oil System
May 01/14
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Engine Oil Tank – CFM56
Series Engine
May 01/14
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - IDG Oil Tank – CFM56 Series
Engine
L.E.C.
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Dec 01/23
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
May 01/14
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Engine Oil Tank – IAE V2500
Series Engine
May 01/14
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - IDG Oil Tank – IAE V2500
Series Engine
May 01/14
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Starter Oil Tank – IAE V2500
Series Engine
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - APU Oil Tank
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Engine Oil Tank – CFM LEAP-
1A Series Engine
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - IDG Oil Tank – CFM LEAP-1A
Series Engine
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Starter Oil Tank – CFM LEAP-
1A Series Engine
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Engine Oil Tank – PW 1100G
Series Engine
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - IDG Oil Tank – PW 1100G
Series Engine
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Starter Oil Tank – PW 1100G
Series Engine
Subject 5-4-9
May 01/23
Potable Water System
L.E.C.
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Dec 01/23
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Potable Water Tank Location
Subject 5-4-10
May 01/23
Waste Water System
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Waste Water Ground Service
Panel
May 01/14
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Waste Tank Location
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Waste Tank Location
Subject 5-5-0
May 01/23
Engine Starting Pneumatic Requirements
Subject 5-6-0
May 01/23
Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements - Heating
May 01/23
FIGURE Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements - Cooling
Subject 5-7-0
May 01/23
Preconditioned Airflow Requirements
May 01/23
FIGURE Preconditioned Airflow Requirements
Subject 5-8-0
R Dec 01/23
Ground Towing Requirements
R Dec 01/23
FIGURE Ground Towing Requirements
L.E.C.
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Dec 01/23
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
Subject 5-9-0
May 01/23
De-Icing and External Cleaning
CHAPTER 6
Subject 6-1-0
May 01/23
Engine Exhaust Velocities and Temperatures
Subject 6-1-1
May 01/23
Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Ground Idle Power
Dec 01/15
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities - Ground Idle Power – CFM56-5B
Series Engine
Dec 01/15
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities - Ground Idle Power – IAE V2500
Series Engine
May 01/23
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities - Ground Idle Power – CFM LEAP-
1A Engine
May 01/23
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities - Ground Idle Power – PW 1100G
Engine
Subject 6-1-2
May 01/23
Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Ground Idle Power
Dec 01/15
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Temperatures - Ground Idle Power – CFM56-
5B Series Engine
Dec 01/15
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Temperatures - Ground Idle Power – IAE
V2500 Series Engine
May 01/23
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Temperatures - Ground Idle Power – CFM
LEAP-1A Engine
L.E.C.
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Dec 01/23
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
Subject 6-1-3
May 01/23
Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Breakaway Power
May 01/23
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities - Breakaway Power 12% MTO –
CFM LEAP-1A Engine
May 01/23
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities - Breakaway Power 12% MTO –
PW 1100G Engine
May 01/23
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities - Breakaway Power 24% MTO –
CFM LEAP-1A Engine
May 01/23
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities - Breakaway Power 24% MTO –
PW 1100G Engine
Dec 01/18
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities - Breakaway Power - CFM56
Series Engine
Dec 01/18
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities - Breakaway Power - IAE V2500
Series Engine
Subject 6-1-4
May 01/23
Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Breakaway Power
May 01/23
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Temperatures - Breakaway Power 12% MTO
- CFM LEAP-1A Engine
May 01/23
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Temperatures - Breakaway Power 12% MTO
- PW 1100G Engine
May 01/23
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Temperatures - Breakaway Power 24% MTO
- CFM LEAP-1A Engine
L.E.C.
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Dec 01/23
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
Dec 01/18
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Temperatures - Breakaway Power - CFM56
Series Engine
Dec 01/18
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Temperatures - Breakaway Power - IAE
V2500 Series Engine
Subject 6-1-5
May 01/23
Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Takeoff Power
Dec 01/15
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities - Takeoff Power – CFM56-5B
Series Engine
Dec 01/15
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities - Takeoff Power – IAE V2500
Series Engine
May 01/23
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities - Takeoff Power – CFM LEAP-1A
Engine
May 01/23
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities - Takeoff Power – PW 1100G
Engine
Subject 6-1-6
May 01/23
Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Takeoff Power
Dec 01/15
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Temperatures - Takeoff Power – CFM56-5B
Series Engine
Dec 01/15
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Temperatures - Takeoff Power – IAE V2500
Series Engine
May 01/23
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Temperatures - Takeoff Power - CFM LEAP-
1A Engine
L.E.C.
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Dec 01/23
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
Subject 6-3-0
May 01/23
Danger Areas of Engines
Subject 6-3-1
May 01/23
Ground Idle Power
Dec 01/18
FIGURE Danger Areas of the Engines - CFM56-5B Series Engine
Dec 01/18
FIGURE Danger Areas of the Engines - IAE V2500 Series Engine
May 01/23
FIGURE Danger Areas of the Engines - CFM LEAP-1A Engine
May 01/23
FIGURE Danger Areas of the Engines - PW 1100G Engine
Subject 6-3-2
May 01/23
Breakaway Power
Nov 01/19
FIGURE Danger Areas of the Engines - CFM56-5B Series Engine
Nov 01/19
FIGURE Danger Areas of the Engines - IAE V2500 Series Engine
May 01/23
FIGURE Danger Areas of the Engines - CFM LEAP-1A Engine
May 01/23
FIGURE Danger Areas of the Engines - PW 1100G Engine
Subject 6-3-3
May 01/23
Take Off Power
Dec 01/18
FIGURE Danger Areas of the Engine - CFM56-5B Series Engine
Dec 01/18
FIGURE Danger Areas of the Engine - IAE V2500 Series Engine
L.E.C.
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Dec 01/23
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
May 01/23
FIGURE Danger Areas of the Engine - PW 1100G Engine
Subject 6-4-1
May 01/23
APU - APIC & GARRETT
May 01/23
FIGURE Exhaust Velocities and Temperatures - APU – APIC &
GARRETT
CHAPTER 7
Subject 7-1-0
May 01/23
General Information
Subject 7-2-0
May 01/23
Landing Gear Footprint
May 01/14
FIGURE Landing Gear Footprint
Dec 01/18
FIGURE Landing Gear Footprint
May 01/23
FIGURE Landing Gear Footprint
May 01/23
FIGURE Landing Gear Footprint
Subject 7-3-0
May 01/23
Maximum Pavement Loads
Mar 01/22
FIGURE Maximum Pavement Loads for A321-100
Mar 01/22
FIGURE Maximum Pavement Loads for A321-200
May 01/23
FIGURE Maximum Pavement Loads for A321NEO
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
Subject 7-4-0
May 01/23
Landing Gear Loading on Pavement
Subject 7-5-0
May 01/23
Flexible Pavement Requirements - US Army Corps of Engineers
Design Method
Subject 7-6-0
May 01/23
Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion
Subject 7-7-0
May 01/23
Rigid Pavement Requirements - Portland Cement Association Design
Method
Subject 7-8-0
May 01/23
Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion
Subject 7-9-0
May 01/23
Aircraft Classification Number - Flexible and Rigid Pavements
Mar 01/22
FIGURE ACN Table for A321-100
Mar 01/22
FIGURE ACN Table for A321-200
May 01/23
FIGURE ACN Table for A321NEO
May 01/23
FIGURE ACN Table
Subject 7-10-0
May 01/23
ACR/PCR Reporting System - Flexible and Rigid Pavements
Mar 01/22
FIGURE ACR Table
L.E.C.
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FIGURE ACR Table
May 01/23
FIGURE ACR Table
CHAPTER 8
Subject 8-0-0
May 01/23
Scaled Drawings
Dec 01/15
FIGURE Scaled Drawing
Dec 01/15
FIGURE Scaled Drawing
May 01/23
FIGURE Scaled Drawing
CHAPTER 10
Subject 10-0-0
Mar 01/22
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting
Mar 01/22
FIGURE Front Page
Nov 01/19
FIGURE Highly Flammable and Hazardous Materials and Components
Mar 01/22
FIGURE Highly Flammable and Hazardous Materials and Components
for A321NEO-ACF
Mar 01/22
FIGURE Highly Flammable and Hazardous Materials and Components
for A321NEO-XLR
Nov 01/19
FIGURE Batteries Location and Access
Nov 01/19
FIGURE Wheel/Brake Overheat - Wheel Safety Area
L.E.C.
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FIGURE Composite Materials for A321NEO-ACF and A321NEO-XLR
Nov 01/19
FIGURE L/G Ground Lock Safety Devices
Nov 01/19
FIGURE Emergency Evacuation Devices
Mar 01/22
FIGURE Emergency Evacuation Devices for A321NEO-ACF and
A321NEO-XLR
Nov 01/19
FIGURE Pax/Crew Doors and Emergency Exits
Mar 01/22
FIGURE Overwing Emergency Doors for A321NEO-ACF and
A321NEO-XLR
Nov 01/19
FIGURE FWD and AFT Lower Deck Cargo Doors
Nov 01/19
FIGURE Control Panels
Nov 01/19
FIGURE APU Access Door
Mar 01/22
FIGURE Aircraft Ground Clearances for A321-100, A321-200 and
A321NEO
Mar 01/22
FIGURE Aircraft Ground Clearances for A321NEO-ACF
Mar 01/22
FIGURE Aircraft Ground Clearances for A321NEO-XLR
Nov 01/19
FIGURE Structural Break-in Points
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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 +15°C (+59°F) Conditions
3-3-3 Aerodrome Reference Code
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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SCOPE
1-1-0 Introduction
1. General
The A321 AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS – AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
(AC) manual is issued for A321-100 and A321-200 series aircraft equipped with wing-tip fences
or sharklets, to provide necessary data to airport operators, airlines and Maintenance/Repair
Organizations (MRO) for airport and maintenance facilities planning.
The A320 family is the world’s best-selling single-aisle aircraft. An A320 takes off or lands
somewhere in the world every 1.5 seconds of every day, the family has recorded more than 117
million cycles since entry-into-service and records a best-in-class dispatch reliability of 99.7%.
The new engine option together with the large wingtip devices (sharklets) and a very innovative
cabin, A321neo is the most cost-efficient aircraft ever. In its maximum seating capacity,
A321neo can accommodates up to 244 passengers and shows the lowest seat mile cost on the
single-aisle aircraft market.
A321neo has three versions:
- A321neo
- A321LR
- A321XLR.
A321neo is perfectly suited to fit into very competitive markets with a maximum passenger range
of 3 400 nm (6 297 km) in a high-density layout.
A321LR flies up to 4 000 nm (7 408 km) with 206 passengers because of the installation of
Additional Centre Tanks (ACTs). Ideally suited to fly transatlantic routes, A321LR allows the
airlines to go into new long-haul markets that were not accessed before with the available single-
aisle aircraft. Operators can make the cabin in a single-class layout or in a state of the art two
class configuration which includes full-flat seats for a true long-haul comfort.
A321XLR extends the range up to 4 700 nm (8 705 km) with an increased maximum takeoff
weight of 101 tons. A321XLR has a permanent Rear Centre Tank (RCT) (carrying 12900 l (3408
US gal) of fuel) and an optional forward ACT.
Unbeatable in fuel efficiency, A321neo offers outstanding environmental performance with 20%
lower fuel burn per seat and reduced carbon dioxide emissions. It also contributes to a 50% of
noise reduction compared to A321ceo.
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1-2-0 Glossary
1. List of Abbreviations
A/C Aircraft
ACF Aircraft Cabin Flex
ACN Aircraft Classification Number
ACR Aircraft Classification Rating
AMM Aircraft Maintenance Manual
APU Auxiliary Power Unit
B/C Business Class
CBR California Bearing Ratio
CC Cargo Compartment
CG Center of Gravity
CKPT Cockpit
E Young’s Modulus
ELEC Electric, Electrical, Electricity
ESWL Equivalent Single Wheel Load
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
F/C First Class
FDL Fuselage Datum Line
FR Frame
FSTE Full Size Trolley Equivalent
FWD Forward
GPU Ground Power Unit
GSE Ground Support Equipment
HYD Hydraulic
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation
IDG Integrated Drive Generator
ISA International Standard Atmosphere
L Left
L Radius of relative stiffness
LCN Load Classification Number
LD Lower Deck
L/G Landing Gear
LH Left Hand
LPS Last Pax Seating
MAC Mean Aerodynamic Chord
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MAX Maximum
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
PCR Pavement Classification Rating
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
WV000 WV002 WV003 WV004
Maximum Ramp Weight (MRW) 83 400 kg 83 400 kg 85 400 kg 78 400 kg
Maximum Taxi Weight (MTW) (183 865 lb) (183 865 lb) (188 275 lb) (172 842 lb)
Maximum Take-Off Weight 83 000 kg 83 000 kg 85 000 kg 78 000 kg
(MTOW) (182 984 lb) (182 984 lb) (187 393 lb) (171 961 lb)
Maximum Landing Weight (MLW) 73 500 kg 74 500 kg 74 500 kg 73 500 kg
(162 040 lb) (164 244 lb) (164 244 lb) (162 040 lb)
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight 69 500 kg 70 500 kg 70 500 kg 69 500 kg
(MZFW) (153 221 lb) (155 426 lb) (155 426 lb) (153 221 lb)
Aircraft Characteristics
WV005 WV006 WV007 WV008
Maximum Ramp Weight (MRW) 83 400 kg 78 400 kg 80 400 kg 89 400 kg
Maximum Taxi Weight (MTW) (183 865 lb) (172 842 lb) (177 252 lb) (197 093 lb)
Maximum Take-Off Weight 83 000 kg 78 000 kg 80 000 kg 89 000 kg
(MTOW) (182 984 lb) (171 961 lb) (176 370 lb) (196 211 lb)
Maximum Landing Weight (MLW) 75 000 kg 74 500 kg 73 500 kg 75 500 kg
(165 347 lb) (164 244 lb) (162 040 lb) (166 449 lb)
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight 71 000 kg 70 500 kg 69 500 kg 71 500 kg
(MZFW) (156 528 lb) (155 426 lb) (153 221 lb) (157 630 lb)
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WV000 WV001 WV002 WV003
Maximum Ramp Weight (MRW) 89 400 kg 93 400 kg 89 400 kg 91 400 kg
Maximum Taxi Weight (MTW) (197 093 lb) (205 912 lb) (197 093 lb) (201 502 lb)
Maximum Take-Off Weight 89 000 kg 93 000 kg 89 000 kg 91 000 kg
(MTOW) (196 211 lb) (205 030 lb) (196 211 lb) (200 621 lb)
Maximum Landing Weight (MLW) 75 500 kg 77 800 kg 77 800 kg 77 800 kg
(166 449 lb) (171 520 lb) (171 520 lb) (171 520 lb)
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight 71 500 kg 73 800 kg 73 800 kg 73 800 kg
(MZFW) (157 630 lb) (162 701 lb) (162 701 lb) (162 701 lb)
Aircraft Characteristics
WV004 WV005 WV006 WV007
Maximum Ramp Weight (MRW) 87 400 kg 85 400 kg 83 400 kg 83 400 kg
Maximum Taxi Weight (MTW) (192 684 lb) (188 275 lb) (183 865 lb) (183 865 lb)
Maximum Take-Off Weight 87 000 kg 85 000 kg 83 000 kg 83 000 kg
(MTOW) (191 802 lb) (187 393 lb) (182 984 lb) (182 984 lb)
Maximum Landing Weight (MLW) 75 500 kg 75 500 kg 75 500 kg 73 500 kg
(166 449 lb) (166 449 lb) (166 449 lb) (162 040 lb)
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight 71 500 kg 71 500 kg 71 500 kg 69 500 kg
(MZFW) (157 630 lb) (157 630 lb) (157 630 lb) (153 221 lb)
Aircraft Characteristics
WV008 WV009 WV010 WV011
Maximum Ramp Weight (MRW) 80 400 kg 78 400 kg 85 400 kg 93 900 kg
Maximum Taxi Weight (MTW) (177 252 lb) (172 842 lb) (188 275 lb) (207 014 lb)
Maximum Take-Off Weight 80 000 kg 78 000 kg 85 000 kg 93 500 kg
(MTOW) (176 370 lb) (171 961 lb) (187 393 lb) (206 132 lb)
Maximum Landing Weight (MLW) 73 500 kg 73 500 kg 77 800 kg 77 800 kg
(162 040 lb) (162 040 lb) (171 520 lb) (171 520 lb)
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight 69 500 kg 69 500 kg 73 800 kg 73 800 kg
(MZFW) (153 221 lb) (153 221 lb) (162 701 lb) (162 701 lb)
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Aircraft Characteristics
WV050 WV051 WV052 WV053 WV056 WV063 WV065
Maximum Ramp 89 400 kg 89 400 kg 93 900 kg 93 900 kg 92 900 kg 91 400 kg 90 900 kg
Weight (MRW) (197 (197 (207 (207 (204 (201 (200
Maximum Taxi Weight 093 lb) 093 lb) 014 lb) 014 lb) 809 lb) 502 lb) 400 lb)
(MTW)
Maximum Take-Off 89 000 kg 89 000 kg 93 500 kg 93 500 kg 92 500 kg 91 000 kg 90 500 kg
Weight (MTOW) (196 (196 (206 (206 (203 (200 (199
211 lb) 211 lb) 132 lb) 132 lb) 928 lb) 621 lb) 518 lb)
Maximum Landing 77 300 kg 79 200 kg 77 300 kg 79 200 kg 77 300 kg 79 200 kg 79 200 kg
Weight (MLW) (170 (174 (170 (174 (170 (174 (174
417 lb) 606 lb) 417 lb) 606 lb) 417 lb) 606 lb) 606 lb)
Maximum Zero Fuel 73 300 kg 75 600 kg 73 300 kg 75 600 kg 73 300 kg 75 600 kg 75 600 kg
Weight (MZFW) (161 (166 (161 (166 (161 (166 (166
599 lb) 669 lb) 599 lb) 669 lb) 599 lb) 669 lb) 669 lb)
Aircraft Characteristics
WV067 WV070 WV080
Maximum Ramp Weight (MRW) 90 400 kg 80 400 kg 95 400 kg
Maximum Taxi Weight (MTW) (199 298 lb) (177 252 lb) (210 321 lb)
Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) 90 000 kg 80 000 kg 95 000 kg
(198 416 lb) (176 370 lb) (209 439 lb)
Maximum Landing Weight (MLW) 79 200 kg 71 500 kg 79 200 kg
(174 606 lb) (157 630 lb) (174 606 lb)
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW) 75 600 kg 67 000 kg 75 600 kg
(166 669 lb) (147 710 lb) (166 669 lb)
Aircraft Characteristics
WV067 WV071 WV072
Maximum Ramp Weight (MRW) 90 400 kg 97 400 kg 97 400 kg
Maximum Taxi Weight (MTW) (199 298 lb) (214 730 lb) (214 730 lb)
Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) 90 000 kg 97 000 kg 97 000 kg
(198 416 lb) (213 848 lb) (213 848 lb)
Maximum Landing Weight (MLW) 79 200 kg 77 300 kg 79 200 kg
(174 606 lb) (170 417 lb) (174 606 lb)
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW) 75 600 kg 73 300 kg 75 600 kg
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WV067 WV071 WV072
(166 669 lb) (161 599 lb) (166 669 lb)
Aircraft Characteristics
WV099 WV100
Maximum Ramp Weight (MRW) 101 400 kg 101 400 kg
Maximum Taxi Weight (MTW) (223 549 lb) (223 549 lb)
Maximum Take-Off Weight 101 000 kg 101 000 kg
(MTOW) (222 667 lb) (222 667 lb)
77 300 kg 79 200 kg
Maximum Landing Weight (MLW)
(170 417 lb) (174 606 lb)
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight 73 300 kg 75 600 kg
(MZFW) (161 599 lb) (166 669 lb)
Aircraft Characteristics
Standard Seating 185 (Single-Class)
Capacity 202 (Single-Class) for A321NEO-ACF
Usable Fuel Capacity A321CEO
A321CEO A321N
(density = 0.785 kg/l) CFM A321NEO A321NEO-XLR
IAE Engine EO-ACF
Engine
15 850 l 15 500 l 15 290 l 15 380 l
Total 15 328 l
(4 187 (4 095 (4 039 (4 063
Wing Fuel (4 049 US gal)
US gal) US gal) US gal) US gal)
8 200 l 8 200 l 8 200 l 8 200 l
Center 8 200 l
(2 166 (2 166 (2 166 (2 166
Tank Fuel (2 166 US gal)
US gal) US gal) US gal) US gal)
3 121 l
ACT1 X X X (824 X
US gal)
ACT2 X X X 3 121 l X
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Aircraft Characteristics
(824
US gal)
3 121 l
ACT4 / 3 120 l
X X X (824
4.1 / FWD (824 US gal)
US gal)
13 100 l
RCT X X X X
(3 461 US gal)
Maximum
24 050 l 23 700 l 23 490 l 32 943 l 39 748 l
Total
(6 353 (6 261 (6 205 (8 703 (10 500
Aircraft-
US gal) US gal) US gal) US gal) US gal)
Fuel
Pressurized Fuselage
418 m³
Volume (A/C non
(14 762 ft³)
equipped)
Passenger 155 m³
Compartment Volume (5 474 ft³)
Cockpit Volume 9 m³
(318 ft³)
22.81 m³
Basic Aircraft
Usable Volume, (806 ft³)
FWD CC 16.19 m³
With ACT 4.1
(572 ft³)
23.03 m³
Basic Aircraft
(813 ft³)
Usable Volume, 17.96 m³
With ACT 1
AFT CC (634 ft³)
13.25 m³
With ACTs 1 and 2
(468 ft³)
Usable Volume, Bulk 5.88 m³
CC (208 ft³)
Water Volume, FWD 25.42 m³
CC (898 ft³)
Water Volume, AFT CC 25.69 m³
(907 ft³)
Water Volume, Bulk CC 7.76 m³
(274 ft³)
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5.87 m
(19.26 ft)
4.14 m
(13.58 ft)
16.90 m
(55.45 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)
8.97 m
(29.43 ft)
NOTE:
RELATED TO AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE AND WEIGHT.
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44.51 m
(146.03 ft)
5.75 m
(18.86 ft) 6.07 m
(19.91 ft) 1.24 m
(4.07 ft)
3.95 m
(12.96 ft) 3.31 m
(10.86 ft)
8.30 m
(27.23 ft)
11.91 m
(39.07 ft)
15.46 m 4.87 m
CFM56 (15.98 ft)
(50.72 ft)
15.39 m
V2500
(50.49 ft)
1.50 m 0.76 m
(4.92 ft) (2.49 ft)
1.82 m
(5.97 ft)
26.72 m
(87.67 ft)
NOTE:
RELATED TO AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE AND WEIGHT.
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5.87 m
(19.26 ft)
4.14 m
(13.58 ft)
16.90 m
(55.45 ft)
5.07 m
(16.63 ft)
35.80 m
(117.45 ft)
12.45 m
(40.85 ft)
2.43 m
(7.97 ft)
0.50 m 3.79 m
(1.64 ft) (12.43 ft)
0.93 m
(3.05 ft)
7.59 m
(24.90 ft)
8.97 m
(29.43 ft)
NOTE:
RELATED TO AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE AND WEIGHT.
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44.51 m
(146.03 ft)
5.75 m
(18.86 ft) 6.07 m
(19.91 ft) 1.24 m
(4.07 ft)
3.95 m
(12.96 ft) 3.31 m
(10.86 ft)
8.30 m
(27.23 ft)
11.91 m
(39.07 ft)
16.29 m
(53.44 ft)
15.46 m 4.87 m
CFM56 (15.98 ft)
(50.72 ft)
15.39 m
V2500
(50.49 ft)
1.64 m
(5.38 ft) 1.61 m
3.22 m (5.28 ft)
(10.56 ft)
27.72 m
(90.94 ft)
NOTE:
RELATED TO AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE AND WEIGHT.
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5.87 m
(19.26 ft)
4.14 m
(13.58 ft)
16.90 m
(55.45 ft)
5.07 m
(16.63 ft)
35.80 m
(117.45 ft)
12.45 m
(40.85 ft)
2.43 m
(7.97 ft)
0.50 m 3.79 m
(1.64 ft) (12.43 ft)
0.93 m
(3.05 ft)
7.59 m
(24.90 ft)
8.97 m
(29.43 ft)
NOTE:
RELATED TO AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE AND WEIGHT.
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44.51 m
(146.03 ft)
5.75 m
(18.86 ft) 6.07 m 1.24 m
(19.91 ft) (4.07 ft)
3.95 m 3.31 m
(12.96 ft) (10.86 ft)
8.30 m
(27.23 ft)
11.91 m
(39.07 ft)
CFM 16.29 m
LEAP-1A/ 15.40 m 4.87 m (53.44 ft)
PW 1100G (50.52 ft) (15.98 ft)
1.64 m
(5.38 ft) 1.61 m
3.22 m (5.28 ft)
(10.56 ft)
27.72 m
(90.94 ft)
NOTE:
RELATED TO AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE AND WEIGHT.
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5.87 m
(19.26 ft)
4.14 m
(13.58 ft)
16.90 m
(55.45 ft)
5.07 m
(16.63 ft)
35.80 m
(117.45 ft)
12.45 m
(40.85 ft)
2.43 m
(7.97 ft)
0.50 m 3.79 m
(1.64 ft) (12.43 ft)
0.93 m
(3.05 ft)
7.59 m
(24.90 ft)
8.97 m
(29.43 ft)
NOTE:
RELATED TO AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE AND WEIGHT.
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44.51 m
(146.03 ft)
5.75 m
(18.86 ft) 6.07 m 1.24 m
(19.91 ft) (4.07 ft)
3.95 m 3.31 m
(12.96 ft) (10.86 ft)
8.30 m
(27.23 ft)
11.91 m
(39.07 ft)
CFM 16.29 m
LEAP-1A/ 15.40 m 4.87 m (53.44 ft)
PW 1100G (50.52 ft) (15.98 ft)
1.64 m
(5.38 ft) 1.61 m
3.22 m (5.28 ft)
(10.56 ft)
27.72 m
(90.94 ft)
NOTE:
RELATED TO AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE AND WEIGHT.
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1. This section provides the height of various points of the aircraft, above the ground, for different
aircraft configurations.
Dimensions in the tables are approximate and will vary with tire type, weight and balance and
other special conditions.
The dimensions are given for:
- A light weight, for an A/C in maintenance configuration with a mid CG,
- An aircraft at Maximum Ramp Weight with a FWD CG and an AFT CG,
- Aircraft on jacks, FDL at 4.60 m (15.09 ft).
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 D3 W2 W1 D4 AP
N1
VT HT T4 T2
C3 F4 C2 F2 T3 BF1 F3 F1 C1
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Wing Tip Fence (Sheet 1 of 2)
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MRW (WV11) OEW
MRW (WV0)
93 900 kg 46 856 kg A/C JACKED
89 400 kg (197 093 lb)
(207 014 lb) (103 300 lb) FDL = 4.60 m
A/C CONFIGURATION
FWD CG AFT CG FWD CG AFT CG (15.09 ft)
CG (25%)
(17.5%) (38%) (19%) (36.88%)
m ft m ft m ft m ft m ft m ft
DOOR 1 D1 3.394 11.135 3.481 11.420 3.393 11.131 3.466 11.371 3.501 11.486 4.132 13.556
PASSENGER EMERGENCY HATCH 1 D2 3.898 12.788 3.906 12.814 3.889 12.759 3.895 12.778 4.005 13.139 4.535 14.878
DOORS
EMERGENCY HATCH 2 D3 3.904 12.808 3.907 12.818 3.895 12.778 3.897 12.785 4.012 13.162 4.535 14.878
**ON A/C A321-100 A321-200
DOOR 2 D4 3.627 11.899 3.531 11.584 3.608 11.837 3.526 11.568 3.735 12.253 4.132 13.556
FWD CARGO DOOR C1 1.817 5.961 1.886 6.187 1.814 5.951 1.872 6.141 1.925 6.315 2.532 8.307
CARGO AFT CARGO DOOR C2 1.976 6.482 1.920 6.299 1.961 6.433 1.913 6.276 2.083 6.833 2.532 8.307
DOORS
BULK CARGO DOOR C3 2.219 7.280 2.143 7.030 2.202 7.224 2.137 7.011 2.327 7.634 2.749 9.019
REFERENCE
POINT PILOT VIEW CP1 4.193 13.756 4.302 14.114 4.194 13.759 4.286 14.061 4.301 14.110 4.959 16.269
BOTTOM FWD F1 1.730 5.675 1.790 5.872 1.726 5.662 1.777 5.830 1.837
7.9856.026 2.434
BOTTOM AFT F2 1.881 6.171 1.823 5.980 1.866 6.122 1.816 5.958 1.989
7.985 6.525 2.434
FUSELAGE TOP FWD F3 5.874 19.271 5.932 19.461 5.870 19.258 5.919 19.419 5.982 19.625
21.571 6.575
TOP AFT F4 6.026 19.770 5.965 19.570 6.010 19.717 5.958 19.547 6.134 20.124
21.571 6.575
BELLY FAIRING BF1 1.648 5.406 1.633 5.357 1.636 5.367 1.623 5.324 1.755 5.757 2.256 7.401
FLAP TRACK 2 T2 2.641 8.664 2.625 8.612 2.630 8.628 2.616 8.582 2.749 9.019 3.248 10.656
FLAP TRACK 3 T3 3.075 10.088 3.055 10.022 3.063 10.049 3.046 9.993 3.182 10.439 3.677 12.063
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FLAP TRACK 4 T4 3.411 11.190 3.385 11.105 3.399 11.151 3.376 11.076 3.519 11.544 4.005 13.140
Ground Clearances
WING
WING TIP FENCE TOP W1 4.775 15.666 4.736 15.538 4.761 15.620 4.728 15.511 4.882 16.017 5.353 17.562
WING TIP FENCE
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-005-A01
W2 3.803 12.477 3.766 12.355 3.790 12.434 3.758 12.329 3.911 12.831 4.383 14.379
2-3-0
VERTICAL TAIL PLANE VT 11.993 39.347 11.856 38.897 11.970 39.271 11.853 38.887 12.101 39.701 12.445 40.830
CFM 5A NACELLE
N1 0.601 1.971 0.609 1.998 0.592 1.942 0.599 1.965 0.709 2.326 1.239 4.064
LOW POINT
ENGINE/
CFM 5B NACELLE
NACELLE N1 0.601 1.971 0.609 1.998 0.593 1.945 0.599 1.965 0.709 2.326 1.239 4.064
LOW POINT
V2500 NACELLE
N1 0.783 2.568 0.787 2.582 0.773 2.536 0.777 2.549 0.890 2.919 1.416 4.645
AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
LOW POINT
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 D3 W2 W1 D4 AP
N1
VT HT T4 T2
C3 F4 C2 F2 T3 BF1 F3 F1 C1
N_AC_020300_1_0300101_01_03
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Sharklet (Sheet 1 of 2)
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MRW (WV11) OEW
MRW (WV0)
93 900 kg 46 856 kg A/C JACKED
89 400 kg (197 093 lb)
(207 014 lb) (103 300 lb) FDL = 4.60 m
A/C CONFIGURATION
FWD CG AFT CG FWD CG AFT CG (15.09 ft)
CG (25%)
(17.5%) (38%) (19%) (36.88%)
m ft m ft m ft m ft m ft m ft
DOOR 1 D1 3.394 11.135 3.481 11.420 3.393 11.131 3.466 11.371 3.501 11.486 4.132 13.556
PASSENGER EMERGENCY HATCH 1 D2 3.898 12.788 3.906 12.814 3.889 12.759 3.895 12.778 4.005 13.139 4.535 14.878
DOORS
EMERGENCY HATCH 2 D3 3.904 12.808 3.907 12.818 3.895 12.778 3.897 12.785 4.012 13.162 4.535 14.878
**ON A/C A321-100 A321-200
DOOR 2 D4 3.627 11.899 3.531 11.584 3.608 11.837 3.526 11.568 3.735 12.253 4.132 13.556
FWD CARGO DOOR C1 1.817 5.961 1.886 6.187 1.814 5.951 1.872 6.141 1.925 6.315 2.532 8.307
CARGO AFT CARGO DOOR C2 1.976 6.482 1.920 6.299 1.961 6.433 1.913 6.276 2.083 6.833 2.532 8.307
DOORS
BULK CARGO DOOR C3 2.219 7.280 2.143 7.030 2.202 7.224 2.137 7.011 2.327 7.634 2.749 9.019
REFERENCE
POINT PILOT VIEW CP1 4.193 13.756 4.302 14.114 4.194 13.759 4.286 14.061 4.301 14.110 4.959 16.269
BOTTOM FWD F1 1.730 5.675 1.790 5.872 1.726 5.662 1.777 5.830 1.837
7.9856.026 2.434
BOTTOM AFT F2 1.881 6.171 1.823 5.980 1.866 6.122 1.816 5.958 1.989
7.985 6.525 2.434
FUSELAGE TOP FWD F3 5.874 19.271 5.932 19.461 5.870 19.258 5.919 19.419 5.982 19.625
21.571 6.575
TOP AFT F4 6.026 19.770 5.965 19.570 6.010 19.717 5.958 19.547 6.134 20.124
21.571 6.575
BELLY FAIRING BF1 1.648 5.406 1.633 5.357 1.636 5.367 1.623 5.324 1.755 5.757 2.256 7.401
FLAP TRACK 2 T2 2.641 8.664 2.625 8.612 2.630 8.628 2.616 8.582 2.749 9.019 3.248 10.656
FLAP TRACK 3 T3 3.075 10.088 3.055 10.022 3.063 10.049 3.046 9.993 3.182 10.439 3.677 12.063
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FLAP TRACK 4 T4 3.411 11.190 3.385 11.105 3.399 11.151 3.376 11.076 3.519 11.544 4.005 13.140
Ground Clearances
WING
Sharklet (Sheet 2 of 2)
SHARKLET TOP W1 6.715 22.030 6.676 21.902 6.701 21.984 6.668 21.876 6.822 22.381 7.293 23.927
SHARKLET
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-030-A01
W2 4.075 13.369 4.036 13.241 4.061 13.323 4.028 13.215 4.182 13.720 4.653 15.265
BOTTOM
HORIZONTAL
HT 5.472 17.952 5.339 17.516 5.449 17.877 5.336 17.506 5.579 18.303 5.930 19.455
TAIL PLANE
TAILPLANE
APU EXHAUST AP 4.757 15.606 4.615 15.141 4.733 15.528 4.612 15.131 4.864 15.958 5.203 17.070
2-3-0
VERTICAL TAIL PLANE VT 11.993 39.347 11.856 38.897 11.970 39.271 11.853 38.887 12.101 39.701 12.445 40.830
CFM 5A NACELLE
N1 0.601 1.971 0.609 1.998 0.592 1.942 0.599 1.965 0.709 2.326 1.239 4.064
LOW POINT
ENGINE/
CFM 5B NACELLE
NACELLE N1 0.601 1.971 0.609 1.998 0.593 1.945 0.599 1.965 0.709 2.326 1.239 4.064
LOW POINT
V2500 NACELLE
N1 0.783 2.568 0.787 2.582 0.773 2.536 0.777 2.549 0.890 2.919 1.416 4.645
AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
LOW POINT
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 D3 W2 W1 D4 AP
N1
VT HT C3 C2 F2 BF1 F1 C1
F4 F3
47 000 kg
MRW (103 617 lb) A/C JACKED
A/C CONFIGURATION FDL = 4.60 m (15.09 ft)
FWD CG (19%) AFT CG (36.9%) CG (25%)
m ft m ft m ft m ft
D1 3.39 11.12 3.47 11.38 3.50 11.48 4.13 13.55
D2 3.45 11.32 3.48 11.42 3.57 11.71 4.13 13.55
D3 3.89 12.76 3.90 12.80 4.01 13.16 4.54 14.89
DOORS D4 3.61 11.84 3.53 11.58 3.73 12.24 4.13 13.55
C1 1.99 6.53 2.05 6.73 2.10 6.89 2.71 8.89
C2 2.14 7.02 2.09 6.86 2.26 7.41 2.71 8.89
C3 2.20 7.22 2.14 7.02 2.33 7.64 2.75 9.02
F1 1.73 5.68 1.78 5.84 1.84 6.04 2.43 7.97
F2 1.87 6.14 1.82 5.97 1.99 6.53 2.43 7.97
F3 5.87 19.26 5.92 19.42 5.98 19.62 6.58 21.59
FUSELAGE
F4 6.01 19.72 5.96 19.55 6.13 20.11 6.58 21.59
BF1 1.64 5.38 1.62 5.31 1.76 5.77 2.26 7.41
CP1 4.19 13.75 4.29 14.07 4.30 14.11 4.96 16.27
W1 6.70 21.98 6.67 21.88 6.82 22.38 7.29 23.92
WINGS
W2 4.06 13.32 4.03 13.22 4.18 13.71 4.65 15.26
HT 5.45 17.88 5.34 17.52 5.58 18.31 5.93 19.46
TAILPLANE AP 4.73 15.52 4.61 15.12 4.86 15.94 5.20 17.06
VT 11.97 39.27 11.85 38.88 12.10 39.70 12.45 40.85
N1 (CFM
ENGINE/ LEAP-1A) 0.46 1.51 0.47 1.54 0.58 1.90 1.13 3.71
NACELLE
N1 (PW 1100G) 0.46 1.51 0.47 1.54 0.58 1.90 1.13 3.71
NOTE:
PASSENGER AND CARGO DOOR GROUND CLEARANCES ARE MEASURED FROM THE CENTER
OF THE DOOR SILL AND FROM FLOOR LEVEL. N_AC_020300_1_0340101_01_01
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FIGURE-2-3-0-991-034-A01
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
CP1 D1 D2 D3 W2 W1 D4 AP
N1
VT HT
C3 F4 C2 F2 BF1 F3 F1 C1
47 000 kg
MRW (103 617 lb) A/C JACKED
A/C CONFIGURATION FDL = 4.60 m (15.09 ft)
FWD CG (19%) AFT CG (36.9%) CG (25%)
m ft m ft m ft m ft
D1 3.39 11.12 3.47 11.38 3.50 11.48 4.13 13.55
D2 3.80 12.47 3.83 12.57 3.93 12.89 4.46 14.63
D3 3.89 12.76 3.90 12.80 4.01 13.16 4.54 14.90
DOORS D4 3.61 11.84 3.53 11.58 3.73 12.24 4.13 13.55
C1 1.99 6.53 2.05 6.73 2.10 6.89 2.71 8.89
C2 2.14 7.02 2.09 6.86 2.26 7.41 2.71 8.89
C3 2.20 7.22 2.14 7.02 2.33 7.64 2.75 9.02
F1 1.73 5.68 1.78 5.84 1.84 6.04 2.43 7.97
F2 1.87 6.14 1.82 5.97 1.99 6.53 2.43 7.97
F3 5.87 19.26 5.92 19.42 5.98 19.62 6.58 21.59
FUSELAGE
F4 6.01 19.72 5.96 19.55 6.13 20.11 6.58 21.59
BF1 1.64 5.38 1.62 5.31 1.76 5.77 2.26 7.41
CP1 4.19 13.75 4.29 14.07 4.30 14.11 4.96 16.27
W1 6.70 21.98 6.67 21.88 6.82 22.38 7.29 23.92
WINGS
W2 4.06 13.32 4.03 13.22 4.18 13.71 4.65 15.26
HT 5.45 17.88 5.34 17.52 5.58 18.31 5.93 19.46
TAILPLANE AP 4.73 15.52 4.61 15.12 4.86 15.94 5.20 17.06
VT 11.97 39.27 11.85 38.88 12.10 39.70 12.45 40.85
N1 (CFM
ENGINE/ LEAP-1A) 0.46 1.51 0.47 1.54 0.58 1.90 1.13 3.71
NACELLE
N1 (PW 1100G) 0.46 1.51 0.47 1.54 0.58 1.90 1.13 3.71
NOTE:
PASSENGER AND CARGO DOOR GROUND CLEARANCES ARE MEASURED FROM THE CENTER
OF THE DOOR SILL AND FROM FLOOR LEVEL.
N_AC_020300_1_0480101_01_00
Ground Clearances
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-048-A01
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CP1 D1 T2 T4 D3 W1 D4 AP
N1 D2 T3
VT HT
C3 F4 C2 F2 BF1 F3 F1 C1
N_AC_020300_1_0490101_01_01
Ground Clearances
(Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-049-A01
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MRW (WV0) OEW
101 400 kg 52 000 kg
(223 549 Ib) (114 640 Ib) A/C JACKED
A/C CONFIGURATION FDL = 4.60 m
FWD CG AFT CG CG (15.09 ft)
(17.5%) (38%) (25%)
**ON A/C A321neo-XLR
m ft m ft m ft m ft
DOOR 1 D1 3.375 11.072 3.462 11.358 3.487 11.440 4.132 13.556
PASSENGER
EMERGENCY HATCH 2 D2 3.875 12.713 3.881 12.732 3.953 12.969 4.535 14.878
DOORS
DOOR 2 D3 3.514 11.528 3.485 11.433 3.577 11.735 4.132 13.556
DOOR 3 D4 3.585 11.761 3.497 11.473 3.624 11.889 4.132 13.556
FWD CARGO DOOR C1 1.796 5.892 1.866 6.122 1.901 6.236 2.532 8.307
CARGO AFT CARGO DOOR C2 1.939 6.361 1.890 6.200 1.994 6.541 2.532 8.307
DOORS
BULK CARGO DOOR C3 2.180 7.152 2.111 6.925 2.227 7.306 2.749 9.019
REFERENCE PILOT VIEW CP1 4.177 13.704 4.285 14.058 4.298 14.101 4.959 16.269
POINT
BOTTOM FWD F1 1.708 5.603 1.769 5.803 1.809 5.935 2.434 7.985
BOTTOM AFT F2 1.844 6.049 1.792 5.879 1.898 6.227 2.434 7.985
FUSELAGE F3 5.852 19.199 5.911 19.393 5.952 19.527 6.575 21.571
TOP FWD
TOP AFT F4 5.988 19.645 5.934 19.468 6.041 19.819 6.575 21.571
(Sheet 2 of 2)
BELLY FAIRING BF1 1.616 5.301 1.606 5.269 1.687 5.534 2.256 7.401
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FLAP TRACK 2 T2 2.609 8.559 2.598 8.523 2.680 8.792 3.248 10.656
Ground Clearances
FLAP TRACK 3 T3 3.042 9.980 3.027 9.931 3.112 10.209 3.677 12.063
WING
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-049-A01
FLAP TRACK 4 T4 3.378 11.082 3.357 11.013 3.445 11.302 4.005 13.139
SHARKLET TOP W1 6.718 22.040 6.679 21.912 6.777 22.234 7.324 24.028
HORIZONTAL TAIL PLANE HT 5.425 17.798 5.302 17.395 5.450 17.880 5.930 19.455
TAILPLANE APU EXHAUST AP 4.709 15.449 4.577 15.016 4.730 15.518 5.203 17.070
2-3-0
VERTICAL TAIL PLANE VT 11.946 39.192 11.818 38.772 11.968 39.265 12.445 40.830
PW NACELLE FRONT LOW POINT N1 0.653 2.142 0.682 2.237 0.741 2.431 1.340 4.396
ENGINE/ PW 1100 NACELLE LOW POINT N1 0.450 1.476 0.465 1.525 0.532 1.745 1.120 3.674
NACELLE
CFM NACELLE FRONT LOW POINT N1 0.618 2.027 0.647 2.122 0.706 2.316 1.305 4.281
CFM LEAP NACELLE LOW POINT N1 0.450 1.476 0.465 1.525 0.532 1.745 1.120 3.674
AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
NOTE:
PASSENGER AND CARGO DOOR GROUND CLEARANCES ARE MEASURED FROM THE CENTER OF THE DOOR SILL AND FROM
FLOOR LEVEL.
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OS WD WA1
RF1 RF2
N_AC_020300_1_0500101_01_00
Ground Connections
(Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-050-A01
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**ON A/C A321neo-XLR
m ft m ft m ft m ft
OXYGEN SYSTEMS OS 2.185 7.169 2.279 7.477 2.300 7.546 2.950 9.678
PRE CONDITIONED PC1 1.665 5.463 1.684 5.525 1.748 5.735 2.340 7.677
AIR PC2 1.731 5.679 1.753 5.751 1.816 5.958 2.410 7.907
REFUEL COUPLING RH RF1 3.505 11.499 3.499 11.480 3.578 11.739 4.150 13.615
REFUEL COUPLING RF2 3.505 11.499 3.499 11.480 3.578 11.739 4.150 13.615
LH - OPTIONAL
REFUEL PANEL RF3 1.934 6.345 1.945 6.381 2.014 6.608 2.600 8.530
GROUND ELECTRICAL
GP1 1.877 6.158 1.977 6.486 1.994 6.542 2.650 8.694
POWER RECEPTACLE
TOILET SERVICING TO1 2.527 8.291 2.444 8.018 2.568 8.425 3.080 10.105
(Sheet 2 of 2)
WATER FILLING WA1 2.617 8.586 2.534 8.314 2.658 8.720 3.170 10.400
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WATER DRAINAGE WD 1.911 6.270 1.808 5.932 1.944 6.378 2.440 8.005
Ground Connections
FWD CARGO
CD1 1.814 5.951 1.884 6.181 1.918 6.293 2.550 8.366
DOOR CONTROL
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-050-A01
FWD CLS CONTROL CC1 1.716 5.630 1.776 5.827 1.816 5.958 2.440 8.005
AFT CARGO CD2 1.937 6.355 1.888 6.194 1.992 6.535 2.530 8.300
DOOR CONTROL
AFT CLS CONTROL CC2 1.855 6.086 1.799 5.902 1.907 6.256 2.440 8.005
2-3-0
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F E D C BA
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_0220101_01_01
Ground Clearances
Trailing Edge Flaps - Extended
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-022-A01
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
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_0450101_01_00
Ground Clearances
Flap Tracks - Extended
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-045-A01
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
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_0230101_01_01
Ground Clearances
Flap Tracks - Retracted
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-023-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_0460101_01_00
Ground Clearances
Flap Tracks - 1 + F
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-046-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_0240101_01_01
Ground Clearances
Aileron Down
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-024-A01
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
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_0470101_01_00
Ground Clearances
Aileron Up
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-047-A01
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
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_0250101_01_01
Ground Clearances
Spoilers - Extended
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-025-A01
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
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_0260101_01_01
Ground Clearances
Leading Edge Slats - Extended
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-026-A01
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
LAVATORY LAVATORY
ATTENDANT SEAT
ATTENDANT SEATS 7
GALLEYS 2
LAVATORIES 4
ATTENDANT SEAT
ECONOMY
CLASS SEATS
ATTENDANT SEAT
ATTENDANT SEAT
GALLEY LAVATORY
N_AC_020401_1_0040101_01_02
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GALLEY LAVATORY
PASSENGER SEATS (185 TOTAL)
LAVATORY
FIRST CLASS 16 SEATS
(4 ABREAST - 36 in PITCH)
ATTENDANT SEATS 6
GALLEYS 3
LAVATORIES 4
ATTENDANT SEAT
FIRST
CLASS SEATS
GALLEY LAVATORY
N_AC_020401_1_0060101_01_06
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GALLEY LAVATORY
ATTENDANT SEATS 6
GALLEYS 2
LAVATORIES 3
ATTENDANT SEAT
ECONOMY
CLASS SEATS
ATTENDANT SEAT
LAVATORY
GALLEY
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GALLEYS 4
LAVATORIES 4
STOWAGE 1
EMERGENCY EXIT EMERGENCY EXIT
ATTENDANT SEAT
ECONOMY
CLASS SEATS
STOWAGE
GALLEY LAVATORY
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6 ABREAST-WIDER 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 ABREAST-WIDER SEAT
0.46 m
(18 in)
1.58 m
(62 in)
0.48 m
(19 in)
3.63 m
(143 in)
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4 ABREAST-FIRST CLASS
0.57 m
(22.6 in)
1.45 m
(57 in) 0.69 m
(27 in)
3.58 m
(141 in)
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1. This section gives the cargo compartments locations, dimensions and loading combinations.
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(33.86 in)
COMPARTMENT
0.86 m
BULK CARGO
(71.26 in)
FR65
1.81 m
FR59
(448.82 in)
11.4 m
(5 CONTAINERS)
COMPARTMENT
AFT CARGO
FR47.2
FR35.5
(5 CONTAINERS)
COMPARTMENT
FWD CARGO
FR24A
(320.87 in)
(71.26 in)
1.81 m
8.15 m
N_AC_020600_1_0040101_01_02
Cargo Compartments
Locations and Dimensions
FIGURE-2-6-0-991-004-A01
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
(33.86 in)
0.86 m
COMPARTMENT COMPARTMENT
FR65
BULK CARGO
(71.26 in)
1.81 m
(448.82 in)
FR59
11.4 m
(5 CONTAINERS)
AFT CARGO
FR47.2
FR35.5
(5 CONTAINERS)
COMPARTMENT
FWD CARGO
FR24A
(71.26 in)
(320.87 in)
1.81 m
8.15 m
N_AC_020600_1_0070101_01_03
Cargo Compartments
Locations and Dimensions
FIGURE-2-6-0-991-007-A01
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FR49
FR24A FR35.5 FR47 FR59 FR65
FR50
**ON A/C A321neo-XLR
Locations
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FR49
Cargo Compartments
FR24A FR35.5 FR47 FR59 FR64
FIGURE-2-6-0-991-014-A01
FR50
2-6-0
FWD CARGO RCT BULK CARGO
COMPARTMENT COMPARTMENT
(5 CONTAINERS) AFT CARGO
COMPARTMENT
(3 CONTAINERS)
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(33.86 in)
(33.86 in)
0.86 m
0.86 m
(71.26 in)
(71.26 in)
1.81 m
1.81 m
(314.96 in)
(294.09 in)
7.47 m
8m
(320.87 in)
(71.26 in)
(320.87 in)
(71.26 in)
1.81 m
1.81 m
8.15 m
8.15 m
N_AC_020600_1_0150101_01_01
Cargo Compartments
Dimensions
FIGURE-2-6-0-991-015-A01
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
STANDARD: 5 ULDs
STANDARD: 5 ULDs
N_AC_020600_1_0120101_01_02
Cargo Compartments
Loading Combinations
FIGURE-2-6-0-991-012-A01
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NOTE:
ACT
**ON A/C A321neo-ACF
Cargo Compartments
Loading Combinations
FIGURE-2-6-0-991-013-A01
STANDARD: 3 ULDs STANDARD: 3 ULDs
2-6-0
LOADING COMBINATIONS OF FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT WITH 1 ACT INSTALLED AND AFT CARGO
COMPARTMENT WITH 2 ACT INSTALLED FOR A321NEO-ACF
AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
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FR64 FR64
STANDARD: 3 ULDs
STANDARD: 3 ULDs
FR59 FR59
FR50 FR50
RCT RCT
FR47 FR47
STANDARD: 5 ULDs
STANDARD: 3 ULDs
NOTE:
ACT (OPTIONAL)
N_AC_020600_1_0160101_01_01
Cargo Compartments
Loading Combinations
FIGURE-2-6-0-991-016-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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36.58 m
(120.01 ft)
24.79 m
(81.33 ft)
13.84 m
(45.41 ft)
5.02 m
(16.47 ft)
8.16 m
(26.77 ft)
29.62 m
(97.18 ft)
33.22 m
(108.99 ft)
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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
AFT
OVERWING DOOR 4L
EXIT L
FORWARD
OVERWING
DOOR 3L
EXIT L
DOOR 1L
AFT
OVERWING
EXIT R FORWARD
OVERWING
DOOR 4R EXIT R
DOOR 1R
DOOR 3R
FWD CARGO
BULK CARGO AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR
COMPARTMENT DOOR COMPARTMENT DOOR
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36.47 m
(119.65 ft)
26.82 m
(87.99 ft)
19.54 m
(64.11 ft)
18.70 m
(61.35 ft)
5.04 m
(16.54 ft)
8.56 m
(28.08 ft)
30.02 m
(98.49 ft)
33.22 m
(108.99 ft)
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1.80 m
(5.91 ft) 0.81 m
0.48 m
(1.57 ft) (2.66 ft)
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)
0.03 m
(0.10 ft)
SEE
CHAPTER
2-3
N_AC_020700_1_0330101_01_00
Doors Clearances
Forward Passenger/Crew Doors
FIGURE-2-7-0-991-033-A01
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CENTER OF CENTER OF
FREE AISLE FREE AISLE
13.84 m 24.79 m
(45.41 ft) (81.33 ft)
FROM AIRCRAFT NOSE FROM AIRCRAFT NOSE
0.56 m
(1.84 ft)
CRITICAL CRITICAL
CLEARANCE CLEARANCE
LIMIT LIMIT
0.56 m 0.83 m 0.83 m
(1.84 ft) (2.72 ft) (2.72 ft)
1.73 m 1.73 m
(5.68 ft) (5.68 ft)
A FWD B
FREE AISLE FREE AISLE
0.76 m 0.76 m
(2.49 ft) (2.49 ft)
0.04 m 0.04 m
(0.13 ft) (0.13 ft)
A B
2.36 m 2.36 m
(7.74 ft) 2.38 m (7.74 ft)
1.52 m
(7.81 ft) (4.99 ft)
0.39 m
(1.28 ft)
A A B B
N_AC_020700_1_0340101_01_01
Doors Clearances
Emergency Exits
FIGURE-2-7-0-991-034-A01
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CRITICAL
0.84 m
(2.76 ft) CLEARANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT 18.70 m LIMIT
NOSE (61.35 ft)
0.83 m
(2.72 ft)
1.73 m
(5.68 ft)
FREE AISLE C
0.57 m FREE AISLE
FWD (1.87 ft) 0.76 m
A B (2.49 ft)
C
L
SEE 0.04 m
SECTION (0.13 ft)
0.20 m 0.47 m
2-3
(0.66 ft)
A B (1.54 ft)
1.23 m C
(4.04 ft)
1.04 m
(3.41 ft)
2.36 m
(7.74 ft)
1.52 m
(4.99 ft)
1.93 m
(6.33 ft)
0.60 m
(1.97 ft)
(TOP OF FLOOR) 0.39 m
0.36 m (1.28 ft)
(1.17 ft)
(TOP OF FLOOR)
A A B B C C
(FRAME 47)
NOTE:
ESCAPE SLIDE COMPARTMENT DOOR OPENS ON WING UPPER SURFACE.
N_AC_020700_1_0460101_01_01
Doors Clearances
Emergency Exits
FIGURE-2-7-0-991-046-A01
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1.79 m
(5.87 ft)
0.81 m
(2.66 ft)
CRITICAL
CLEARANCE
LIMIT
0.58 m
A (1.90 ft)
FWD
2.44 m
(8.01 ft)
36.58 m
(FROM NOSE)
(120.01 ft)
A A
N_AC_020700_1_0350101_01_01
Doors Clearances
Aft Passenger/Crew Doors
FIGURE-2-7-0-991-035-A01
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1.50 m
1.24 m (4.92 ft)
(4.07 ft)
SEE
CHAPTER
2-3
A 3.95 m
(12.96 ft)
1.82 m
(5.97 ft)
A A
FWD
2.71 m
(8.89 ft)
N_AC_020700_1_0360101_01_00
Door Clearances
Forward Cargo Compartment Door
FIGURE-2-7-0-991-036-A01
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1.50 m
1.24 m (4.92 ft)
(4.07 ft)
SEE
CHAPTER
2-3
A 3.95 m
(12.96 ft)
1.82 m
(5.97 ft)
A A
FWD
N_AC_020700_1_0370101_01_00
Door Clearances
Forward Cargo Compartment Door
FIGURE-2-7-0-991-037-A01
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A
29.62 m
(FROM NOSE)
(97.18 ft)
1.43 m
1.23 m (4.69 ft)
(4.04 ft)
SEE
CHAPTER
2-3
A 3.95 m
(12.96 ft)
1.82 m
(5.97 ft)
A A
4.69 m
(15.39 ft)
N_AC_020700_1_0380101_01_01
Doors Clearances
Aft Cargo Compartment Door
FIGURE-2-7-0-991-038-A01
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0.89 m
(2.92 ft)
0.77 m
A (2.53 ft)
SEE
CHAPTER
2-3
A A
0.95 m
(3.12 ft)
FWD
2.19 m
(7.19 ft)
8.76 m
(28.74 ft)
N_AC_020700_1_0390101_01_01
Doors Clearances
Bulk Cargo Compartment Door
FIGURE-2-7-0-991-039-A01
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20.62 m 1.83 m
(67.65 ft) (6.00 ft)
AIRCRAFT
1.94 m
0.49 m (6.36 ft)
(1.61 ft)
0.21 m
(0.69 ft) 1.76 m
84°
(5.77 ft)
1.23 m
(4.04 ft) GROUND LINE
0.14 m
(0.46 ft)
NOTE: A
VALUE OF CG: 25% RC. N_AC_020700_1_0400101_01_00
Doors Clearances
Main Landing Gear Doors
FIGURE-2-7-0-991-040-A01
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0.63 m
(2.07 ft) FR1
1.54 m
(5.05 ft)
65°
N_AC_020700_1_0410101_01_00
Doors Clearances
Radome
FIGURE-2-7-0-991-041-A01
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FR80
FR84
4.05 m
3.42 m (13.29 ft)
(11.22 ft)
1.50 m
(4.92 ft) 1.40 m
(4.59 ft)
NOTE:
VALUE OF CG: 25% RC. N_AC_020700_1_0420101_01_00
Doors Clearances
APU and Nose Landing Gear Doors
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1. General
This section provides location of slides/rafts facilities and related clearances.
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COCKPIT ESCAPE
ROPE
NOTE:
LH SHOWN, RH SYMMETRICAL. N_AC_020800_1_0070101_01_04
Escape Slides
Location
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EMERGENCY EVACUATION
-3
-6
-9
Dimensions
Escape Slides
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-12
FIGURE-2-8-0-991-008-A01
-15
-18
GRID EQUALS 1 m (3.28 ft) IN REALITY
2-8-0
AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
NOTE:
- LH SHOWN, RH SYMMETRICAL.
- DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE.
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DOOR 4 SINGLE or
DUAL LANE SLIDE
DOOR 3 SINGLE LANE SLIDE
COCKPIT ESCAPE
ROPE
DOOR 1 SINGLE or DUAL LANE SLIDE
NOTE:
LH SHOWN, RH SYMMETRICAL. N_AC_020800_1_0100101_01_01
Escape Slides
Location
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EMERGENCY EVACUATION
-3
-6
-9
Dimensions
Escape Slides
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-12
FIGURE-2-8-0-991-011-A01
-15
-18
GRID EQUALS 1 m (3.28 ft) IN REALITY
2-8-0
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NOTE:
- LH SHOWN, RH SYMMETRICAL.
- DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE.
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1. General
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.
A. Twin-Wheel
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.
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.
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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.
A. General
Filling of the landing-gear shock absorbers is done through MIL-PRF-6164 standard valves.
Charging of the landing-gear shock absorbers is accomplished with nitrogen through MIL-
PRF-6164 standard valves.
B. Charging Pressure
6. Braking
A. General
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
FIXED MAIN DOOR
RAMPS (HYDRAULICALLY OPERATED)
ACTUATING CYLINDER
DOWNLOCK
ACTUATOR E
LOCK STAY
MAIN FITTING
SIDE STAY
SHOCK ABSORBER
TORQUE
LINKS
DAMPER
Landing Gear
Main Landing Gear - Twin-Wheel (Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-2-9-0-991-016-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_0160102_01_01
Landing Gear
Main Landing Gear - Twin-Wheel (Sheet 2 of 2)
FIGURE-2-9-0-991-016-A01
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2 214 mm
(87.17 in)
2 868.70 mm
(112.94 in)
3 795 mm
Y=
COMPRESSED (149.41 in)
EXTENDED
470.52 mm
(18.52 in)
58.30 % AMC
80°30
24 513.89 mm RETRACTION
X= ANGLE
(965.11 in)
927.10 mm
(36.50 in)
N_AC_020900_1_0170101_01_00
Landing Gear
Main Landing Gear Dimensions - Twin-Wheel
FIGURE-2-9-0-991-017-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_0180101_01_00
Landing Gear
Nose Landing Gear (Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-2-9-0-991-018-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_0180102_01_01
Landing Gear
Nose Landing Gear (Sheet 2 of 2)
FIGURE-2-9-0-991-018-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_0190101_01_00
Landing Gear
Nose Landing Gear Dimensions
FIGURE-2-9-0-991-019-A01
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1. Description
The minimum maintenance pit envelopes for the landing-gear shock absorber removal are
shown in FIGURE 2-9-0-991-026-A and FIGURE 2-9-0-991-027-A.
Dimensions for elevators and associated mechanisms must be added to those in FIGURE 2-9-0-
991-026-A and FIGURE 2-9-0-991-027-A.
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24.37 m
(79.95 ft)
MAIN JACKING POINT
24.52 m
(80.45 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
(8.20 ft) (24.90 ft)
=
5.28 m
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2-9-0
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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
24.52 m
(80.45 ft)
A B
FROM X0
STATIC GROUND LINE
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2 2
**ON A/C A321-100 A321-200 A321neo A321neo-ACF A321neo-XLR
2-9-0
NOTE: 1 REPRESENTS TOP OF MECHANICAL OR HYDRAULIC
ELEVATOR, WITH AIRCRAFT WEIGHT SUPPORTED
AND LANDING GEAR SHOCK ABSORBERS EXTENDED.
AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
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1. General
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
MULTIFUNCTIONAL RUNWAY LIGHT (MFRL)
The MFRL is a set of LEDs lights that are installed on the aircraft which includes
16
the retractable landing light and the complete set of NLG lights (two runway turn-off
lights, one taxi light and one take-off light).
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8 12
11
1 RH
3 LH
10
13
11
RH 1
LH 3
6 5 7 4
N_AC_021000_1_0130101_01_00
Exterior Lighting
FIGURE-2-10-0-991-013-A01
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12
11
10
1 RH
13 3 LH
16
16
N_AC_021000_1_0220101_01_00
Exterior Lighting
FIGURE-2-10-0-991-022-A01
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1 3
5 5
N_AC_021000_1_0140101_01_00
Exterior Lighting
FIGURE-2-10-0-991-014-A01
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12
9 10
11 11
13 13
N_AC_021000_1_0150101_01_00
Exterior Lighting
FIGURE-2-10-0-991-015-A01
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8 8
15 14 15
GROUND
N_AC_021000_1_0200101_01_00
Exterior Lighting
FIGURE-2-10-0-991-020-A01
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TAXI LIGHT
TAKE-OFF LIGHT
FUNCTIONALITY
FUNCTIONALITY
LANDING LIGHTS
FUNCTIONALITY N_AC_021000_1_0240101_01_00
Exterior Lighting
FIGURE-2-10-0-991-024-A01
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WEATHER RADAR
VHF(1) ATC(4)
GPS(2) VHF(3)
AOA SENSOR(1) HF
GPS(1) ELT
TCAS TOP
LOC
GLIDE
STATIC PROBE(2)
TAT PROBE
PITOT PROBE(2)
ATC(2)
STATIC PROBE(1)
STATIC PROBE(2)
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1. General
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.
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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FR77
FR87
A B
Z310
FR70
UPPER
FIREWALL
FRONT FR80
FIREWALL
FIREWALL RH
LOUVER LH
CUT OUT SEALED WITH
LABYRINTH GASKET
RH ACCESS DOOR
316AR REAR
FIREWALL
FR84
NOTE:
LH ACCESS DOOR 315AL NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY. N_AC_021200_1_0070101_01_01
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EXHAUST
MUFFLER
APU SUSPENSION
(7 RODS)
FR84
APU-FUEL-LINE
FR80
FRONT FIRE
WALL
FR77
DIVERTER
B
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A. Engine
The aircraft has two CFM International CFM56 engines that supply power to the aircraft.
The engines are turbofan engines that have:
- A high bypass ratio,
- A Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC),
- A fuel system,
- An oil system,
- An air system,
- A thrust reverser system,
- An ignition system and a start system.
The engine has:
Two compressor turbine assemblies:
- The Low Pressure (LP) compressor turbine assembly,
- The High Pressure (HP) compressor turbine assembly.
Each turbine operates its associated compressor via a shaft.
- One accessory gearbox,
- One combustion chamber.
The engine operates as follows:
(1) The LP compressor, compresses the air.
(2) Then, the air is divided into two flows:
- Most of the air flows out of the core engine, and provides most of the engine
thrust.
- The remaining air enters the core engine.
(3) The HP compressor compresses the air that enters the core engine.
(4) The fuel is added to and mixed with the compressed air of the core engine. The
mixture is ignited in the combustion chamber.
(5) The gas that results from combustion drives the HP and the LP turbines.
- The rotation speed of the fan provides the N1 engine parameter.
- The rotation speed of the HP rotor provides the N2 engine parameter.
- The N1 and N2 engine parameters appear on the Engine/Warning Display (E/
WD).
- The N1 and N2 engine parameters are current rotation speeds displayed in
percentage.
The FADEC uses:
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A. Engine
The aircraft has two International Aero Engines V2500 engines that supply power to the
aircraft.
The engines are turbofan engines that have:
- A high bypass ratio,
- A Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC),
- A fuel system,
- An oil system,
- An air system,
- A thrust reverser system,
- An ignition system and a start system.
The engine has:
Two compressor turbine assemblies:
- The Low Pressure (LP) compressor turbine assembly,
- The High Pressure (HP) compressor turbine assembly.
Each turbine operates its associated compressor via a shaft.
- One accessory gearbox,
- One combustion chamber.
The engine operates as follows:
(1) The LP compressor, compresses the air.
(2) Then, the air is divided into two flows:
- Most of the air flows out of the core engine, and provides most of the engine
thrust.
- The remaining air enters the core engine.
(3) The HP compressor compresses the air that enters the core engine.
(4) The fuel is added to and mixed with the compressed air of the core engine. The
mixture is ignited in the combustion chamber.
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(5) The gas that results from combustion drives the HP and the LP turbines.
- The rotation speed of the fan provides the N1 engine parameter.
- The rotation speed of the HP rotor provides the N2 engine parameter.
- The N1 and N2 engine parameters appear on the Engine/Warning Display (E/
WD).
- The N1 and N2 engine parameters are current rotation speeds displayed in
percentage.
The FADEC uses:
- The N1 engine parameter to compute the applicable engine thrust,
- The N1 and N2 engine parameters for engine control and monitoring.
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.
A. Engine
The aircraft has two CFM International LEAP-1A engines that supply power to the aircraft.
The engines are turbofan engines that have:
- A high bypass ratio,
- A Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC),
- A fuel system,
- An oil system,
- An air system,
- A thrust reverser system,
- An ignition system and a start system.
The engine has:
Two compressor turbine assemblies:
- The Low Pressure (LP) compressor turbine assembly,
- The High Pressure (HP) compressor turbine assembly.
Each turbine operates its associated compressor via a shaft.
- One accessory gearbox,
- One combustion chamber.
The engine operates as follows:
(1) The LP compressor, compresses the air.
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A. Engine
The aircraft has two Pratt & Whitney's Pure Power PW1100G engines that supply power to
the aircraft.
The engines are turbofan engines that have:
- A high bypass ratio,
- A Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC),
- A fuel system,
- An oil system,
- An air system,
- A thrust reverser system,
- An ignition system and a start system.
The engine has:
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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
N_AC_021200_1_0350101_01_00
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6°
2.3 m
(7.5 ft)
CENTERBODY
2.1 m
A B C (6.9 ft)
D
ENGINE AIR 0.57 m
INLET COWL (1.9 ft) FAN COWL FAN
REVERSER
BLOCKER DOOR
EXTENDED A A
1.9 m
2.07 m 1.8 m
(6.2 ft)
(6.8 ft) (5.9 ft)
1.2 m
(3.9 ft)
B B C C D D
N_AC_021200_1_0360101_01_00
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C
SEE
CHAPTER
2-3
m (ft) A B C
N_AC_021200_1_0370101_01_01
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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)
2-3
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.
N_AC_021200_1_0380101_01_01
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3 101 mm
(122.1 in)
TURBINE
FRAME
LP
TURBINE
COMBUSTOR
1 715 mm
(67.5 in)
1 067 mm
(42.0 in)
ACCESSORY
DRIVE
A
FWD
N_AC_021200_1_0390101_01_00
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DISTANCE FROM
THE NOSE
15.37 m 5.25 m
(50.43 ft) (17.22 ft)
W
D
C
A F
B E
6° 0.5°
U
1.50 m
(4.92 ft)
A B E F
C
D
5.26 m
(17.26 ft)
W U V PPS
AT
m m m m COMPONENT
ft ft ft ft
INLET
A-A 2.01 6.58 0.99 3.25 1.10 3.63 1.41 4.62
ATTACH FLG
TORQUE BOX
B-B 2.01 6.58 1.00 3.29 1.11 3.64 2.59 8.50
"V" BLADE
COMB. CHAMBER
C-C 1.98 6.50 0.97 3.19 1.07 3.52 3.26 10.70
ENTRY FLG
COMB. CHAMBER
D-D 1.93 6.32 0.93 3.06 1.03 3.39 3.63 11.90
EXIT FLG
TCH FLG
E-E 1.64 5.38 0.78 2.57 0.86 2.83 4.60 15.10
TURB. EXIT CASE
AFT END
F-F 1.24 4.07 0.60 1.96 0.64 2.11 ---- ----
CNA
N_AC_021200_1_0400101_01_00
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WL100
CLOSED
3.9 m
(12.8 ft)
WL100
FAN COWL
OPEN 50° 1.6 m
(5.2 ft)
1.2 m
(3.9 ft)
SEE
CHAPTER
2-3
GROUND
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WL100
CLOSED
3.6 m
(11.8 ft)
WL100
0.9 m
THRUST REVERSER (3 ft)
OPEN 45° 1.1 m
(3.6 ft)
1m
(3.3 ft)
SEE
CHAPTER
2-3
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PRIMARY
NOZZLE
A
PLUG
0.46 m
(1.51 ft)
0.66 m
(2.17 ft) 1.46 m 1.53 m 1.44 m
(4.79 ft) (5.02 ft) (4.72 ft)
FWD
2.60 m
(8.53 ft)
2.67 m
(8.76 ft)
SEE
CHAPTER A
2-3
N_AC_021200_1_0490101_01_01
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4.70 m
(15.42 ft)
1.22 m
OPEN POSITION: (4.00 ft)
FULL: 50°
50°
SEE
CHAPTER
2-3
A
N_AC_021200_1_0500101_01_02
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A A
B B
43° 45°
C C
A
OPEN B
A C
POSITION MIN. MAX.
4.26 m 0.80 m 0.90 m
43°
(13.98 ft) (2.62 ft) (2.95 ft)
SEE AC SECTION
2-3-0
45° 4.33 m 0.84 m 0.95 m
(14.21 ft) (2.76 ft) (3.12 ft)
NOTE:
B AND C DEPENDING ON AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION. N_AC_021200_1_0510101_01_01
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3548 mm
(139.68 in)
3327 mm
(130.98 in)
1352 mm
(53.23 in)
FAN AND
BOOSTER
COMPRESSOR
A
FWD COMBUSTOR
HANDLING TURBINE
POINT FRAME
DIA 1084 mm
B (42.68 in)
HP LP
AGB TGB TURBINE TURBINE
ACCESSORY
DRIVE
2152 mm
(84.72 in) FWD A
2242 mm
ICNLEAP1A021200C588280000100101
(88.27 in)
1165 mm
(45.87 in)
1236 mm
(48.66 in)
2487 mm
(97.91 in)
B
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THRUST
NOSE COWL FAN COWL REVERSER
PRIMARY
NOZZLE
PLUG
0.98 m
(3.22 ft)
0.49 m
0.67 m (1.61 ft)
(2.20 ft) 1.58 m 1.98 m
(5.18 ft) (6.50 ft) 0.23 m
(0.75 ft)
FWD
2.52 m
(8.27 ft)
SEE
CHAPTER
2-3
2.60 m
(8.53 ft)
A
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4.90 m
(16.08 ft)
0.81 m
OPEN POSITION: (2.66 ft)
FULL: 53.5°
53.5°
SEE
CHAPTER
2-3
A
N_AC_021200_1_0580101_01_00
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4.40 m
(14.44 ft)
0.30 m 0.40 m
(0.98 ft) (1.31 ft)
45°
SEE
CHAPTER
2-3
A
N_AC_021200_1_0590101_01_00
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1. Quick Leveling
There are three alternative procedures to level the aircraft:
- Quick leveling procedure with Air Data/Inertial Reference Unit (ADIRU).
- Quick leveling procedure with a spirit level in the passenger compartment.
- Quick leveling procedure with a spirit level in the FWD cargo compartment.
2. Precise Leveling
For precise leveling, it is necessary to install sighting rods in the receptacles located under the
fuselage (points 11 and 12 for longitudinal leveling) and under the wings (points 2LH and 2RH
for lateral leveling) and use a sighting tube. With the aircraft on jacks, adjust the jacks until the
reference marks on the sighting rods are aligned in the sighting plane (aircraft level).
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2LH
12
2RH
RIB10
11
FR30 FR32
N_AC_021300_1_0050101_01_00
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2-14-0 Jacking
A. General
(1) The A321 can be jacked:
- At not more than 69 000 kg (152 119 lb),
- Within the limits of the permissible wind speed when the aircraft is not in a closed
environment.
B. Primary Jacking Points
(1) The aircraft is provided with three primary jacking points:
- One located under the forward fuselage (FR8),
- Two located under the wings (one under each wing, located at the intersection of
RIB9 and the datum of the rear spar).
(2) Three jack adapters are used as intermediary parts between the aircraft and the jacks:
- One male spherical jack adapter of 19 mm (0.75 in) radius, forming part of the
aircraft structure (FR8),
- Two wing jack pads (one attached to each wing at RIB9 with 2 bolts) for the
location of the jack adaptor.
Wing jack pads are ground equipment.
C. Auxiliary Jacking Points (Safety Stay)
(1) When the aircraft is on jacks, it is recommended that a safety stay be placed under
the fuselage, between FR73 and FR74, to prevent tail tipping caused by accidental
displacement of the center of gravity.
(2) The safety stay must not be used to lift the aircraft.
(3) A male spherical ball pad with a 19 mm (0.75 in) radius, forming part of the aircraft
structure, is provided for using the safety stay.
A. Jack Design
(1) The maximum permitted loads given in the table in FIGURE 2-14-0-991-038-A are the
maximum loads applicable on jack fittings.
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(2) In the fully retracted position (jack stroke at minimum), the height of the jack is such
that the jack may be placed beneath the aircraft in the most adverse conditions,
namely, tires deflated and shock absorbers depressurized. In addition, there must be a
clearance of approximately 50 mm (1.97 in) between the aircraft jacking point and the
jack upper end.
(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.
3. Shoring Cradles
When it is necessary to support the aircraft in order to relieve the loads on the structure to do
modifications or major work, shoring cradles shall be placed under each wing and the fuselage
as necessary.
NOTE : The aircraft must not be lifted or supported by the wings or fuselage alone without
adequate support of the other.
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WING JACKING
POINT
RIB9 B
X FR74
FR73
A C
FR8
Y
FWD JACKING SAFETY
POINT STAY
B'
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
Z-1 979.8
Z-1 987
SPHERICAL RADIUS
19 mm (0.75 in)
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A
LOWER SURFACE
Z-828.35
A
Z-895 EXAMPLE
REAR SPAR DATUM
SPHERICAL RADIUS
32 mm (1.26 in)
B
N_AC_021400_1_0400101_01_00
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FR73 FR74
Z-729.441
Z-744.932
126.15 mm
(4.97 in)
X = 42 040
A
FWD
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STANDARD TIRES
- AIRCRAFT ON JACKS MLG SHOCK ABSORBERS EXTENDED WITH 2 605 mm 3 706 mm 3 830 mm
(FORWARD JACK AND WHEEL CLEARANCE OF 120 mm (4.72 in) (102.56 in) (145.91 in) (150.79 in)
WING JACKS) FOR MLG RETRACTION OR EXTENSION
- FUSELAGE DATUM LINE
PARALLEL TO THE GROUND STANDARD TIRES
MLG SHOCK ABSORBERS EXTENDED WITH 3 255 mm 4 356 mm 4 480 mm
WHEEL CLEARANCE OF 770 mm (30.31 in) (128.15 in) (171.50 in) (176.38 in)
FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE MLG
NOTE:
THE SAFETY STAY IS NOT USED FOR JACKING. N_AC_021400_1_0420101_01_02
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FUSELAGE
DATUM LINE
L N
HEIGHT
CG
CONFIGURATION POSITION L M N
(% MAC)
m ft m ft m ft
3.33 LH 10.93 LH
12 1.92 6.30 3.12 10.24
AIRCRAFT ON WHEELS, SHOCK-ABSORBERS 2.77 RH 9.09 RH
DEFLATED, TIRES DEFLATED (RH) 3.31 LH 10.86 LH
41 2.10 6.89 2.93 9.61
2.77 RH 9.09 RH
NOTE:
01 STANDARD TIRES: NOSE LANDING GEAR = 762 x 233.52 R15
MAIN LANDING GEAR = 1 270 x 455 R22 N_AC_021400_1_0680101_01_01
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HEIGHT
CG
CONFIGURATION POSITION L M N
(% MAC)
m ft m ft m ft
AIRCRAFT ON WHEELS, NLG SHOCK- 12 1.6 5.25 3.13 10.27 3.65 11.98
ABSORBER DEFLATED AND TIRES
DEFLATED, MLG STANDARD SHOCK-
ABSORBER (RH) (STANDARD TIRES 01 ) 37 1.61 5.28 3.12 10.24 3.62 11.88
NOTE:
01 STANDARD TIRES: NOSE LANDING GEAR = 762 x 233.52 R15
MAIN LANDING GEAR = 1 168.4 x 431.8 R20 N_AC_021400_1_0680102_01_00
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FUSELAGE
DATUM LINE
L N
HEIGHT
CG
CONFIGURATION POSITION L M N
(% MAC)
m ft m ft m ft
3.27 LH 10.73 LH
12 1.92 6.30 3.07 10.07
AIRCRAFT ON WHEELS, SHOCK-ABSORBERS 2.78 RH 9.12 RH
DEFLATED, TIRES DEFLATED (RH) 3.26 LH 10.70 LH
41 2.11 6.92 2.89 9.48
2.78 RH 9.12 RH
NOTE:
01 STANDARD TIRES: NOSE LANDING GEAR = 762 x 233.52 R15
MAIN LANDING GEAR = 1 270 x 455 R22 N_AC_021400_1_0690101_01_01
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HEIGHT
CG
CONFIGURATION POSITION L M N
(% MAC)
m ft m ft m ft
AIRCRAFT ON WHEELS, NLG SHOCK- 12 1.6 5.25 3.13 10.27 3.65 11.98
ABSORBER DEFLATED AND TIRES
DEFLATED, MLG STANDARD SHOCK-
ABSORBER (RH) (STANDARD TIRES 01 ) 37 1.61 5.28 3.12 10.24 3.62 11.88
NOTE:
01 STANDARD TIRES: NOSE LANDING GEAR = 762 x 233.52 R15
MAIN LANDING GEAR = 1 168.4 x 431.8 R20 N_AC_021400_1_0690102_01_00
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FR73 / FR74
(SAFETY STAY)
FR60
FR56
RIB4 RIB4
RIB22 RIB22
RIB13 RIB13
FR34
FR29
FR9
NOTE: THE SHORING CRADLE MUST BE INSTALLED AT THE EXACT LOCATION OF THE FRAME.
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1. General
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 2-14-0-991-061-
A.
The main gears are normally jacked up by placing a jack directly under the ball pad.
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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 2-14-0-991-061-
A.
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CANTILEVER
ARM
563 mm
(22.17 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)
CONTOUR OF TIRES ON GROUND
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40 mm 128 mm 25 mm 38 mm 326 mm
(1.57 in) APPROX (5.07 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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A321-100/-200
WV011
93 900 kg
MAXIMUM DESIGN TAXI WEIGHT (MTW)
(207 014 lb)
93 500 kg
MAXIMUM DESIGN TAKE-OFF WEIGHT (MTOW)
(206 132 lb)
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A321 NEO
WV052 AND WV053
93 900 kg
MAXIMUM DESIGN TAXI WEIGHT (MTW)
(207 014 lb)
93 500 kg
MAXIMUM DESIGN TAKE-OFF WEIGHT (MTOW)
(206 132 lb)
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AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE
1. Standard day temperatures for the altitudes shown are tabulated below:
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MTOW - 89 000 kg (196 211 lb)
PAYLOAD PAYLOAD MTOW - 93 500 kg (206 132 lb)
(1 000 lb) (1 000 kg) MTOW - 93 500 kg (206 132 lb); 2 ACT
30
60
25
**ON A/C A321-100 A321-200
50
20
40
15
30
10
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20
FIGURE-3-2-1-991-019-A01
Payload/Range - ISA Conditions
5
10
3-2-1
0 0 RANGE
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
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(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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MTOW - 89 000 kg (196 211 lb)
PAYLOAD PAYLOAD MTOW - 93 500 kg (206 132 lb)
(1 000 lb) (1 000 kg) MTOW - 93 500 kg (206 132 lb); 2 ACT
30
60
25
**ON A/C A321-100 A321-200
50
20
40
15
30
Sharklet
10
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20
FIGURE-3-2-1-991-020-A01
Payload/Range - ISA Conditions
5
10
3-2-1
0 0 RANGE
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
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(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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PAYLOAD PAYLOAD
(1 000 lb) (1 000 kg)
30
**ON A/C A321neo
60
25
50
20
40
15
30
10
20
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5
10
FIGURE-3-2-1-991-021-A01
Payload/Range - ISA Conditions
3-2-1
0 0
500 1 000 1 500 2 000 2 500 3 000 3 500 4 000 4 500 5 000 5 500 RANGE
(nm)
RANGE
1 000 2 000 3 000 4 000 5 000 6 000 7 000 8 000 9 000 10 000 (km)
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1000 kg 1000 lb
110
230
100 220 0
2
210
4
90 200
6
190
180 8
80
170
160
70
150
140
60
130
120
50 110
1000 ft
4 6 8 10 12 14 16
40 RUNWAY LENGTH
1000 m
1 2 3 4 5
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1000 kg 1000 lb
110
230
100 220 0
2
210
200 4
90
190 6
180
80 8
170
160
70
150
140
60
130
120
50 110
1000 ft
4 6 8 10 12 14 16
40 RUNWAY LENGTH
1000 m
1 2 3 4 5
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1000 kg 1000 lb
110
230
100 220 0 2
210 4
90 200 6
190
8
180
80
170
160
70
150
140
60
130
120
50 110
1000 ft
4 6 8 10 12 14 16
40 RUNWAY LENGTH
1000 m
1 2 3 4 5
NOTE:
THESE CURVES ARE GIVEN FOR INFORMATION ONLY
THE APPROVED VALUES ARE STATED IN THE "OPERATING
MANUALS" SPECIFIC TO THE AIRLINE OPERATING THE AIRCRAFT. N_AC_030301_1_0100101_01_00
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1 000 kg 1 000 lb
110
230
100 220
0 2
90 200
6
TAKE-OFF WEIGHT
190
8
180
80
170
160
70
150
140
60
130
120
50 110
1 000 ft
4 6 8 10 12 14 16
40 RUNWAY LENGTH
1 000 m
1 2 3 4 5
NOTE:
THESE CURVES ARE GIVEN FOR INFORMATION ONLY.
THE APPROVED VALUES ARE STATED IN THE "OPERATING
MANUALS" SPECIFIC TO THE AIRLINE OPERATING THE AIRCRAFT. N_AC_030301_1_0110101_01_00
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1. This section gives the take-off weight limitation at ISA +15°C (+27°F) conditions.
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1000 kg 1000 lb
110
230
100 220 0
2
210
200 4
90
190 6
180 8
80
170
160
70
150
140
60 130
120
50 110
1000 ft
4 6 8 10 12 14 16
40 RUNWAY LENGTH
1000 m
1 2 3 4 5
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1000 kg 1000 lb
110
230
100 220 0
210 2
90 200 4
190
6
180
80
8
170
160
70
150
140
60
130
120
50 110
1000 ft
4 6 8 10 12 14 16
40 RUNWAY LENGTH
1000 m
1 2 3 4 5
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1000 kg 1000 lb
110
230
100 220 0 2
210 4
90 200
6
190
8
180
80
170
160
70
150
140
60
130
120
50 110
1000 ft
4 6 8 10 12 14 16
40 RUNWAY LENGTH
1000 m
1 2 3 4 5
NOTE:
THESE CURVES ARE GIVEN FOR INFORMATION ONLY
THE APPROVED VALUES ARE STATED IN THE "OPERATING
MANUALS" SPECIFIC TO THE AIRLINE OPERATING THE AIRCRAFT. N_AC_030302_1_0100101_01_00
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1 000 kg 1 000 lb
110
230
100 220
0 2
190
8
180
80
170
160
70
150
140
60
130
120
50 110
1 000 ft
4 6 8 10 12 14 16
40 RUNWAY LENGTH
1 000 m
1 2 3 4 5
NOTE:
THESE CURVES ARE GIVEN FOR INFORMATION ONLY.
THE APPROVED VALUES ARE STATED IN THE "OPERATING
MANUALS" SPECIFIC TO THE AIRLINE OPERATING THE AIRCRAFT. N_AC_030302_1_0110101_01_00
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7
10 8 6 4
2
2.0
SEA
LEVEL
6
1.5 5
1.0
3
80 100 120 140 160 180 200
GROSS WEIGHT (x 1 000 lb)
30 40 50 60 70 80 90
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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7 10 8 6 4
2.0 2
SEA
LEVEL
6
1.5 5
1.0
3
80 100 120 140 160 180 200
GROSS WEIGHT (x 1 000 lb)
30 40 50 60 70 80 90
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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7
10 8
2.0
6
6 4
2
SEA
LEVEL
1.5 5
1.0
3
120 140 160 180 200
GROSS WEIGHT (x 1 000 lb)
50 60 70 80 90
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. N_AC_030401_1_0090101_01_00
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8
AIRFIELD ELEVATION
(x 1 000 ft)
LANDING FIELD LENGTH
7
10 8
2.0
6
6
4
2
SEA
LEVEL
1.5 5
1.0
3
120 140 160 180 200
GROSS WEIGHT (x 1 000 lb)
50 60 70 80 90
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. N_AC_030401_1_0100101_01_00
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A. This section gives the final approach speed which is the indicated airspeed at threshold in
the landing configuration at the certificated maximum flap setting and Maximum Landing
Weight (MLW) at standard atmospheric conditions. The approach speed is used to classify
the aircraft into Aircraft Approach Category, a grouping of aircraft based on the indicated
airspeed at threshold.
B. The final approach speed is 140 kt at a MLW of 75 500 kg (166 449 lb) and classifies the
aircraft into the Aircraft Approach Category C.
A. This section gives the final approach speed which is the indicated airspeed at threshold
in the landing configuration at the certificated maximum flap setting and MLW at standard
atmospheric conditions. The approach speed is used to classify the aircraft into Aircraft
Approach Category, a grouping of aircraft based on the indicated airspeed at threshold.
B. The final approach speed is 136 kt at a MLW of 79 200 kg (174 606 lb) and classifies the
aircraft into the Aircraft Approach Category C.
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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
R1
R5 50°
60°
70°
7.59 m
(24.9 ft)
R2
R6
16.9 m
(55.45 ft)
R4
NOTE:
FOR STEERING DIMENSION TABLE SEE SHEET 2.
APPLICABLE FOR A321-100 AND A321-200.
DEPENDING ON AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION.
TURN TYPE:
1. ASYMMETRIC THRUST DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING
(PIVOTTING ON ONE MAIN GEAR).
2. SYMMETRIC THRUST NO BRAKING. N_AC_040200_1_0070101_01_03
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R1 R2 R3 R5 R6
MAXIMUM RAMP WEIGHT R4 - WING
RMLG LMLG NLG NOSE THS
(Sheet 2)
2 65 63.0 5.5 18 13.1 43 19.1 63 26.1 85 26.9 88 23.6 77 26.3 86
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FIGURE-4-2-0-991-008-A01
Turning Radii, No Slip Angle
1 55 54.0 9.2 30 16.8 55 21.1 69 29.7 97 30.5 100 25.2 83 28.5 94
1 60 58.8 7.1 23 14.7 48 19.9 65 27.6 91 28.5 93 24.2 80 27.2 89
1 65 63.6 5.3 17 12.9 42 19.0 62 25.8 85 26.6 87 23.5 77 26.2 86
**ON A/C A321-100 A321-200 A321neo A321neo-ACF A321neo-XLR
4-2-0
1 70 68.4 3.6 12 11.2 37 18.3 60 24.1 79 25.0 82 23.0 75 25.3 83
1 75 (MAX) 73.1 2.0 7 9.6 32 17.8 58 22.6 74 23.4 77 22.6 74 24.5 80
NOTE: ABOVE 50°, AIRLINES MAY USE TYPE 1 OR TYPE 2 TURNS DEPENDING ON THE SITUATION.
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.
AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
IT IS POSSIBLE TO GET LOWER VALUES THAN THOSE FROM TYPE 1 BY APPLYING DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING DURING
THE WHOLE TURN.
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16.9 m R4
(55 ft)
R6
R3
Y
EFFECTIVE
TURN
STEERING A
ANGLE 75°
MINIMUM
PAVEMENT
WIDTH FOR
180° TURN
R5
NOTE:
DEPENDING ON AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION.
NOSE GEAR RADII TRACK MEASURED FROM OUTSIDE FACE OF TIRE.
THEORETICAL CENTER OF TURN FOR MINIMUM TURNING RADIUS.
SLOW CONTINUOUS TURNING, APPROXIMATELY IDLE THRUST ON ALL ENGINES.
NO DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING.
IT IS POSSIBLE TO GET LOWER VALUES THAN THOSE FROM TYPE 1
BY APPLYING DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING DURING THE WHOLE TURN. N_AC_040300_1_0040101_01_03
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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°
FIRST OFFICER
FIELD OF VIEW 32° CAPTAIN FIELD
32° OF VIEW
NOTE:
PILOT EYE POSITION WHEN PILOT'S EYES ARE IN LINE WITH THE RED AND WHITE BALLS.
ZONE THAT CANNOT BE SEEN
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CAPTAIN CAPTAIN SLIDING CAPTAIN FIRST OFFICER FIRST OFFICER FIRST OFFICER
FIXED WINDOW WINDOW WINDSHIELD WINDSHIELD SLIDING WINDOW FIXED WINDOW
130° 120° 110° 100° 90° 80° 70° 60° 50° 40° 30° 20° 10° 0° 10° 20° 30° 40° 50° 60° 70° 80° 90° 100° 110°
35°
30°
20°
10°
0°
10°
20°
25°
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AS 580 B
FIGURE-4-4-0-991-005-A01
PILOT EYE POSITION
A320 (CAPTAIN POSITION)
4-4-0
FIRST OFFICER FIELD OF VIEW SYMMETRICAL.
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FA
A
L LEA
=
45 D-
m IN F
(1 IL
50 LE
ft) T
APPROX 1.9 m
(6 ft)
FILLET R = 16.5 m TAXIWAY
(55 ft) CENTERLINE
TURN R = 30 m
(100 ft)
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
15 m
(50 ft)
NOTE:
FAA GROUP III FACILITIES.
DEPENDING ON AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION. N_AC_040501_1_0060101_01_04
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APPROX 3 m
(10 ft)
FA
A
L LEA
=
45 D-
m IN F
(1
5 IL
FILLET R = 16.5 m 0 ft LET TAXIWAY
)
(55 ft) CENTERLINE
TURN R = 30 m
(100 ft)
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
15 m
(50 ft)
NOTE:
FAA GROUP III FACILITIES.
DEPENDING ON AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION. N_AC_040501_1_0070101_01_04
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APPROX 3.7 m
(12 ft)
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
FILLET R = 16.5 m
(55 ft)
TURN R = 30 m
(100 ft)
30 m
(100 ft)
NOTE:
FAA GROUP III FACILITIES.
DEPENDING ON AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION. N_AC_040502_1_0060101_01_04
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APPROX 9.2 m
(30 ft)
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
FILLET R = 16.5 m
(55 ft)
TURN R = 30 m
(100 ft)
30 m
(100 ft)
NOTE:
FAA GROUP III FACILITIES.
DEPENDING ON AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION. N_AC_040502_1_0070101_01_04
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RUNWAY CENTERLINE
14.4 m
(47 ft)
3m
(10 ft)
R3 = 17.8 m
(58 ft)
R5 = 22.6 m
(74 ft)
NOTE:
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RUNWAY CENTERLINE
25°
R5 = 22.6 m
R4 (74 ft)
R3 = 17.8 m
(58 ft)
3m 12 m
(10 ft) (39 ft)
NOTE:
DEPENDING ON AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION. N_AC_040503_1_0020102_01_04
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FA
A
L L
= EAD
45 -
m IN
(1 FIL
50 L
ft) ET
APPROX 2.3 m
(8 ft)
FILLET R = 16.5 m
(55 ft)
TURN R = 30 m
(100 ft)
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
15 m
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE (50 ft)
15 m
(50 ft) NLG PATH (CENTER)
MLG PATH (EDGE)
NOTE:
FAA GROUP III FACILITIES.
DEPENDING ON AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION. N_AC_040504_1_0070101_01_02
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APPROX 3 m
(10 ft)
FA
A
L L
= EA
45 D-
m IN
(1 FI
50 LL
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
(50 ft) NLG PATH (CENTER)
MLG PATH (EDGE)
NOTE:
FAA GROUP III FACILITIES.
DEPENDING ON AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION. N_AC_040504_1_0070102_01_02
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FILLET R = 16.5 m
(55 ft)
TURN R = 30 m
(100 ft)
15 m
(50 ft)
NOTE:
FAA GROUP III FACILITIES.
DEPENDING ON AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION. N_AC_040505_1_0040101_01_02
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FILLET R = 16.5 m
(55 ft)
TURN R = 30 m
(100 ft)
15 m
(50 ft)
NOTE:
FAA GROUP III FACILITIES.
DEPENDING ON AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION. N_AC_040505_1_0040102_01_02
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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)
NOTE:
APPLICABLE FOR A321-100 AND A321-200.
DEPENDING ON AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION. N_AC_040600_1_0040101_01_03
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1. The ground maneuvers were performed using asymmetric thrust and differential braking only to
initiate the turn.
TODA: Take-Off Distance Available
ASDA: Acceleration-Stop Distance Available
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NOTE : The minimum line-up distances may need a steering angle lower than the maximum
one.
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3m
(10 ft)
TODA
ASDA
TAXIWAY
CENTERLINE
>3m
(10 ft)
RUNWAY
CENTERLINE
NOTE:
DEPENDING ON AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION. N_AC_040700_1_0200101_01_01
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>3m
(10 ft) 3m
TODA (10 ft)
ASDA
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
NOTE:
DEPENDING ON AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION. N_AC_040700_1_0210101_01_01
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3m
(10 ft)
3m
(10 ft) TODA
ASDA
>3m
(10 ft)
NOTE:
DEPENDING ON AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION.
"NOT POSSIBLE" MEANS THAT IT IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR THE AIRCRAFT TO TURN ON SUCH A RUNWAY
WIDTH WITH THE GIVEN ASSUMPTIONS DEFINED IN THIS SECTION (4-7-0) WHILE MAINTAINING THE
MINIMUM 3 m (10 ft) MARGIN RECOMMENDED BY ICAO. N_AC_040700_1_0220101_01_01
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TOWING
FITTING
TOWING
FITTING
A
B
GROUND
ANCHOR
FWD A
B
N_AC_040800_1_0010101_01_00
Aircraft Mooring
FIGURE-4-8-0-991-001-A01
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TERMINAL SERVICING
1. This section provides typical ramp layouts, showing the various GSE items in position during
typical turn-round scenarios.
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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1. This section gives the typical servicing arrangement for pax version (Open Apron).
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 TOW AS
METERS
PU
G BULK
PS
CAT
CB
AC
FUEL
BULK
CB
WV
PS CAT
NOTE: LV
TYPICAL RAMP LAYOUT APPLICABLE TO
AIRCRAFT WITH OR WITHOUT SHARKLETS.
DEPENDING ON AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION.
STAND SAFETY LINE
N_AC_050102_1_0050101_01_04
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FEET
0 5 10 15 20
0 2 4 6 8 TOW AS
METERS
ULD
PU
G
PS
CAT
LD CL
AC
FUEL
ULD
LD CL
WV CB
PS CAT
BULK
NOTE: LV
TYPICAL RAMP LAYOUT APPLICABLE TO
AIRCRAFT WITH OR WITHOUT SHARKLETS.
DEPENDING ON AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION.
STAND SAFETY LINE
N_AC_050102_1_0100101_01_01
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1. This section gives the typical servicing arrangement for pax version (Passenger Bridge).
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 TOW AS
METERS
ULD
PU
G
PBB
CAT
LD CL
AC
FUEL
ULD
LD CL
WV CB
CAT
BULK
NOTE: LV
TYPICAL RAMP LAYOUT APPLICABLE TO
AIRCRAFT WITH OR WITHOUT SHARKLETS.
DEPENDING ON AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION.
STAND SAFETY LINE
N_AC_050103_1_0030101_01_04
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1. This section provides a typical turn round time chart showing the typical time for ramp activities
during aircraft turn round.
Actual times may vary due to each operator’s specific practices, resources, equipment and
operating conditions.
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- 7 FSTE at door 1R
- 7 FSTE at door 4R.
Time for trolley exchange = 1.2 min per FSTE.
Additional time for crossing = 0.5 min.
Maximum catering time = +16.8 min.
F. GROUND HANDLING/GENERAL SERVICING
Potable water servicing: 100% uplift.
Waste water servicing: draining + rinsing.
G. SECURITY/SAFETY CHECKS
No security or safety checks are applicable.
5. Assumptions used for full servicing turn round time chart for 206 seats with bulk loading system
FIGURE 5-2-0-991-013-A
A. PASSENGER HANDLING
206 pax (all Y/C).
All passengers deplane and board the aircraft.
1 PBB used at door 1L.
No PRM on board.
Deplaning:
- 206 pax at door 1L
- Deplaning rate = 20 pax/min
- Stairs deplaning rate = 18 pax/min.
Boarding:
- 206 pax at door 1L
- Boarding rate = 12 pax/min
- Stairs boarding rate = 12 pax/min
- LPS allowance + headcounting = +2 min.
B. CARGO
2 belt loaders.
100% cargo exchange (baggage only):
- FWD cargo compartment: 93 items
- AFT cargo compartment: 113 items
- Bulk cargo compartment: 500 kg (1 102 lb).
Item unloading/loading times:
- Unloading = 15 item/min
- Loading = 10 item/min.
C. REFUELING
32 450 l (8 572 US gal) at 50 psig (3.45 bars-rel).
No optional coupling.
Refuelling with passengers on board: Yes
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D. CLEANING
Cleaning is performed in available time.
E. CATERING
2 catering truck for servicing galleys sequentially at doors 1R and 4R.
FSTE to unload and load: 14 FSTE
- 7 FSTE at door 1R
- 7 FSTE at door 4R.
Time for trolley exchange = 1.2 min per FSTE.
Additional time for crossing = 0.5 min.
Maximum catering time = +16.8 min.
F. GROUND HANDLING/GENERAL SERVICING
Potable water servicing: 100% uplift.
Waste water servicing: draining + rinsing.
G. SECURITY/SAFETY CHECKS
No security or safety checks are applicable.
6. Assumptions used for full servicing turn round time chart for 244 seats with Cargo Loading
System (CLS)
FIGURE 5-2-0-991-012-A
A. PASSENGER HANDLING
244 pax (all Y/C).
All passengers deplane and board the aircraft.
1 PBB used at door 1L.
No PRM on board.
Deplaning:
- 244 pax at door 1L
- Deplaning rate = 20 pax/min
- Stairs deplaning rate = 18 pax/min.
Boarding:
- 244 pax at door 1L
- Boarding rate = 12 pax/min
- Stairs boarding rate = 12 pax/min
- LPS allowance + headcounting = +2 min.
B. CARGO
2 cargo loaders.
100% cargo exchange (baggage only):
- FWD cargo compartment: 5 containers
- AFT cargo compartment: 3 containers
- Bulk cargo compartment: 500 kg (1 102 lb).
Container unloading/loading times:
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7. Assumptions used for full servicing turn round time chart for 244 seats with bulk loading system
FIGURE 5-2-0-991-014-A
A. PASSENGER HANDLING
244 pax (all Y/C).
All passengers deplane and board the aircraft.
1 PBB used at door 1L.
No PRM on board.
Deplaning:
- 244 pax at door 1L
- Deplaning rate = 20 pax/min
- Stairs deplaning rate = 18 pax/min.
Boarding:
- 244 pax at door 1L
- Boarding rate = 12 pax/min
- Stairs boarding rate = 12 pax/min
- LPS allowance + headcounting = +2 min.
B. CARGO
2 belt loaders.
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0 10 20 30 40 50 60
DEPLANING/BOARDING AT DOOR 1L
HEADCOUNTING
CATERING AT DOOR 1R
CATERING AT DOOR 4R
CLEANING
CARGO FWD CC
CARGO AFT CC
CARGO BULK CC
REFUELING
POTABLE WATER SERVICING
TOILET SERVICING
GSE POSITIONING/REMOVAL
ACTIVITY
CRITICAL PATH
N_AC_050200_1_0070101_01_04
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0 10 20 30 40 50 60
DEPLANING/BOARDING AT DOOR 1L
LPS + HEADCOUNTING
SECURITY / SAFETY CHECKS
CATERING AT DOOR 1R
CATERING AT DOOR 4R
CLEANING
CARGO AFT CC
CARGO BULK CC
CARGO FWD CC
REFULING
GSE POSITIONING/REMOVAL/MOVING
ACTIVITY TIME
CRITICAL PATH
N_AC_050200_1_0090101_01_02
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0 10 20 30 40 50
DEPLANING/BOARDING AT DOOR 1L
LPS + HEADCOUNTING
CATERING AT DOOR 1R
CATERING AT DOOR 4R
CLEANING
CARGO AFT CC
CARGO BULK CC
CARGO FWD CC
REFUELING
GSE POSITIONING/REMOVAL/MOVING
ACTIVITY TIME
CRITICAL PATH
N_AC_050200_1_0110101_01_00
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0 10 20 30 40 50
DEPLANING/BOARDING AT DOOR 1L
LPS + HEADCOUNTING
CATERING AT DOOR 1R
CATERING AT DOOR 4R
CLEANING
CARGO AFT CC
CARGO BULK CC
CARGO FWD CC
REFUELING
GSE POSITIONING/REMOVAL/MOVING
ACTIVITY TIME
CRITICAL PATH
N_AC_050200_1_0130101_01_00
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0 10 20 30 40 50
DEPLANING/BOARDING AT DOOR 1L
LPS + HEADCOUNTING
CATERING AT DOOR 1R
CATERING AT DOOR 4R
CLEANING
CARGO AFT CC
CARGO BULK CC
CARGO FWD CC
REFUELING
GSE POSITIONING/REMOVAL/MOVING
ACTIVITY TIME
CRITICAL PATH
N_AC_050200_1_0120101_01_00
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0 10 20 30 40 50
DEPLANING/BOARDING AT DOOR 1L
LPS + HEADCOUNTING
CATERING AT DOOR 1R
CATERING AT DOOR 4R
CLEANING
CARGO AFT CC
CARGO BULK CC
CARGO FWD CC
REFUELING
GSE POSITIONING/REMOVAL/MOVING
ACTIVITY TIME
CRITICAL PATH
N_AC_050200_1_0140101_01_00
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1. This section provides a typical turn round time chart showing the typical time for ramp activities
during aircraft turn round. Actual times may vary due to each operator’s specific practices,
resources, equipment and operating conditions.
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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.
Ground Power Unit (GPU): up to 90 kVA.
Air conditioning: one hose.
No potable water servicing.
No toilet servicing.
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0 5 10 15 20 25
DEPLANING/BOARDING AT DOOR 1L
DEPLANING/BOARDING AT DOOR 4L
LPS + HEADCOUNTING
SECURITY/SAFETY CHECKS
CATERING
CLEANING
CARGO AFT CC
CARGO FWD CC
REFUELING
GSE POSITIONING/REMOVAL
ACTIVITY
CRITICAL PATH
N_AC_050300_1_0040101_01_05
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0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
DEPLANING/BOARDING AT DOOR 1L
DEPLANING/BOARDING AT DOOR 4L
LPS + HEADCOUNTING
SECURITY/SAFETY CHECKS
CATERING AT DOOR 1R
CATERING AT DOOR 4R
CLEANING
CARGO AFT CC
CARGO BULK CC
CARGO FWD CC
REFUELING
WASTE WATER SERVICING
POTABLE WATER SERVICING
GSE POSITIONING/REMOVAL
ACTIVITY
CRITICAL PATH
N_AC_050300_1_0070101_01_02
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12 13
9 11
1 7
3 8
10
4 5
6 18
9
11 15
12 14 16
15
18 14 17
13
20
10 19
21
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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
On Centerline
leg: (16.63 ft) (3.08 ft)
On left Main Landing 21.97 m 3.79 m 1.07 m
-
Gear leg: (72.08 ft) (12.43 ft) (3.51 ft)
On right Main Landing 21.97 m 3.79 m 1.07 m
-
Gear leg: (72.08 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
N_AC_050402_1_0070101_01_01
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RIB19
RIB20
B
A
LH SHOWN
RH SYMMETRICAL
F
W
D
B
NOTE:
DEPENDING ON AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION. N_AC_050402_1_0080101_01_01
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FR14 FR12
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
N_AC_050402_1_0190101_01_00
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1. Access
DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
ACCESS
AFT OF NOSE FROM
LH SIDE RH SIDE
GROUND
Green System: 23.44 m 1.27 m 1.76 m
Access Door 197CB (76.90 ft) (4.17 ft) (5.77 ft)
Yellow System: 23.44 m 1.27 m 1.76 m
Access Door 198CB (76.90 ft) (4.17 ft) (5.77 ft)
Blue System: 24.49 m 1.27 m 1.76 m
Access Door 197EB (80.35 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
19.92 m 0.25 m 1.74 m
Access Door 195BB
(65.35 ft) (0.82 ft) (5.71 ft)
3. Accumulator Charging
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DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
ACCESS
AFT OF NOSE FROM
LH SIDE RH SIDE
GROUND
Yellow System
19.92 m 0.25 m 1.74 m
Accumulator:
(65.35 ft) (0.82 ft) (5.71 ft)
Access Door 196BB
Green System
21.04 m 0.25 m 3.20 m
Accumulator:
(69.03 ft) (0.82 ft) (10.50 ft)
Left MLG Door
Blue System
19.92 m 0.25 m 1.74 m
Accumulator:
(65.35 ft) (0.82 ft) (5.71 ft)
Access Door 195BB
Yellow System Braking
19.92 m 0.25 m 1.74 m
Accumulator:
(65.35 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
23.44 m 1.27 m 1.76 m
Access Door 197CB
(76.90 ft) (4.17 ft) (5.77 ft)
5. Reservoir Drain
DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
ACCESS
AFT OF NOSE FROM
LH SIDE RH SIDE
GROUND
Yellow System: 19.92 m 0.25 m 1.74 m
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DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
ACCESS
AFT OF NOSE FROM
LH SIDE RH SIDE
GROUND
Access Door 196BB (65.35 ft) (0.82 ft) (5.71 ft)
Green System: 21.04 m 0.25 m 3.20 m
Left MLG Door (69.03 ft) (0.82 ft) (10.5 ft)
Blue System: 24.49 m 1.27 m 1.76 m
Access Door 197EB (80.35 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
N_AC_050403_1_0050101_01_01
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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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1. Electrical System
This chapter provides data related to the location of the ground service connections.
DISTANCE
ACCESS FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
AFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE FROM GROUND
A/C External
2.55 m 2.00 m
Power: On centerline
(8.37 ft) (6.56 ft)
Access Door 121AL
2. Technical Specifications
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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1. Oxygen System
DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
ACCESS
AFT OF NOSE FROM
LH SIDE RH SIDE
GROUND
Oxygen Replenishment: 3.45 m 1.15 m 2.60 m
-
Access Door 812 (11.32 ft) (3.77 ft) (8.53 ft)
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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DISTANCE
POSITION FROM
ACCESS MEAN HEIGHT
AFT OF NOSE AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
FROM GROUND
LH SIDE RH SIDE
Refuel/Defuel
Integrated Panel: 20.65 m 1.8 m 1.8 m
-
Access Door (67.75 ft) (5.91 ft) (5.91 ft)
192MB
2. Refuel/Defuel Connectors
DISTANCE
POSITION FROM
ACCESS MEAN HEIGHT
AFT OF NOSE AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
FROM GROUND
LH SIDE RH SIDE
Refuel/Defuel
Coupling, Left:
21.84 m 9.83 m 3.65 m
Access Panel -
(71.65 ft) (32.25 ft) (11.98 ft)
522HB
(Optional)
Refuel/Defuel
Coupling, Right: 21.84 m 9.83 m 3.65 m
-
Access Panel (71.65 ft) (32.25 ft) (11.98 ft)
622HB
Overwing Gravity- 23.35 m 12.4 m 12.4 m 3.7 m
Refuel Cap (76.61 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.
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B. Refuel Pressure:
- Maximum Pressure: 3.45 bar (50 psi).
C. Average Flow Rate:
- 1250 l/min (330 US gal/min).
DISTANCE
POSITION FROM
ACCESS MEAN HEIGHT
AFT OF NOSE AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
FROM GROUND
LH SIDE RH SIDE
Surge Tank
Overpressure-
24.61 m 14.9 m 14.9 m 4.32 m
Protector:
(80.74 ft) (48.88 ft) (48.88 ft) (14.17 ft)
Access Panel
550CB (650CB)
Wing Tank
Overpressure-
24.2 m 12.15 m 12.15 m 4.1 m
Protector:
(79.40 ft) (39.86 ft) (39.86 ft) (13.45 ft)
Access Panel
540PB (640PB)
NACA Vent Intake:
24.05 m 13.7 m 13.7 m 4.02 m
Access Panel
(78.90 ft) (44.95 ft) (44.95 ft) (13.19 ft)
550AB (650AB)
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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)
540PB (640PB)
C
550AB (650AB)
A
550CB (650CB)
B
RIB19
RIB20
RIB22 RIB25
RIB23 RIB24
NACA VENT
PROTECTOR
A 01
OVERPRESSURE
PROTECTOR
B C 01
NOTE:
01 LH SHOWN, RH SYMMETRICAL N_AC_050406_1_0040201_01_00
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Z190
FR34
FR45
FR46
FR47
FR50
UNPRESSURIZED-COMPARTMENT
VENTILATION AIR-INTAKE
N_AC_050406_1_0060101_01_00
Primary Protection
Unpressurized-Compartment Ventilation Air-Intake
FIGURE-5-4-6-991-006-A01
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DISTANCE
ACCESS FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
AFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE FROM GROUND
HP Connector:
17.25 m 0.84 m 1.76 m
Access -
(56.59 ft) (2.76 ft) (5.77 ft)
Door 191DB
A. Connector:
- One standard 3 in. ISO 2026 connection.
DISTANCE
ACCESS FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
AFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE FROM GROUND
LP Connector:
16.72 m 1.11 m 1.73 m
Access -
(54.86 ft) (3.64 ft) (5.68 ft)
Door 191CB
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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2. IDG Oil Replenishment for CFM56 Series Engine (See FIGURE 5-4-8-991-004-A):
One pressure filling connection per engine: OMP 2506-18 plus one connection overflow: OMP
2505-18.
DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
ACCESS
AFT OF NOSE FROM
ENGINE 1 (LH) ENGINE 2 (RH)
GROUND
IDG oil-pressure-filling
connection: 16.46 m 6.90 m 5.52 m 0.68 m
Access door: 438AR (54.00 ft) (22.64 ft) (18.11 ft) (2.23 ft)
(LH),
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DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
ACCESS
AFT OF NOSE FROM
ENGINE 1 (LH) ENGINE 2 (RH)
GROUND
448AR (RH)
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 16.81 m 5.30 m 6.20 m 0.76 m
connection: (55.15 ft) (17.39 ft) (20.34 ft) (2.49 ft)
4. Engine Oil Replenishment for IAE V2500 Series Engine (See FIGURE 5-4-8-991-006-B):
One gravity filling cap per engine.
DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
ACCESS
AFT OF NOSE FROM
ENGINE 1 (LH) ENGINE 2 (RH)
GROUND
Engine oil gravity-filling-
cap:
16.50 m 6.56 m 4.92 m 1.22 m
Access door: 437BL
(54.13 ft) (21.52 ft) (16.14 ft) (4.00 ft)
(LH),
447BL (RH)
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5. IDG Oil Replenishment for IAE V2500 Series Engine (See FIGURE 5-4-8-991-007-B):
One pressure filling connection per engine: 2506-2 plus one overflow connection: 2505-2.
DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
ACCESS
AFT OF NOSE FROM
ENGINE 1 (LH) ENGINE 2 (RH)
GROUND
IDG oil-pressure-filling 17.06 m 5.42 m 6.04 m 0.80 m
connection: (55.97 ft) (17.78 ft) (19.82 ft) (2.62 ft)
6. Starter Oil Replenishment for IAE V2500 Series Engine (See FIGURE 5-4-8-991-008-B):
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 19.66 m 5.30 m 6.14 m 0.75 m
connection: (64.50 ft) (17.39 ft) (20.14 ft) (2.46 ft)
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DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
ACCESS
AFT OF NOSE FROM
ENGINE 1 (LH) ENGINE 2 (RH)
GROUND
Engine oil pressure-
filling-port:
TBD TBD TBD TBD
Access doors: 438BR
and 448BR.
8. IDG Oil Replenishment for CFM LEAP-1A Series Engine (See FIGURE 5-4-8-991-011-A):
DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
ACCESS
AFT OF NOSE FROM
ENGINE 1 (LH) ENGINE 2 (RH)
GROUND
IDG oil-pressure-filling
connection:
Access doors: 437AL
TBD TBD TBD TBD
(LH), 438AR (LH),
447AL (RH) and 448AR
(RH).
9. Starter Oil Replenishment for CFM LEAP-1A Series Engine (See FIGURE 5-4-8-991-012-A):
One gravity filling cap per engine.
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DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
ACCESS
AFT OF NOSE FROM
ENGINE 1 (LH) ENGINE 2 (RH)
GROUND
Starter-oil filling
connection:
TBD TBD TBD TBD
Access doors: 438BR
and 448BR.
10. Engine Oil Replenishment for PW 1100G Series Engine (See FIGURE 5-4-8-991-013-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
Engine oil gravity-filling-
cap:
TBD TBD TBD TBD
Access doors: 437BL
and 447BL.
11. IDG Oil Replenishment for PW 1100G Series Engine (See FIGURE 5-4-8-991-014-A):
DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
ACCESS
AFT OF NOSE FROM
ENGINE 1 (LH) ENGINE 2 (RH)
GROUND
IDG oil-pressure-filling
TBD TBD TBD TBD
connection:
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DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
ACCESS
AFT OF NOSE FROM
ENGINE 1 (LH) ENGINE 2 (RH)
GROUND
Access doors: 437AL
(LH), 438AR (LH),
447AL (RH), 448AR
(RH), 451AL (LH),
452AR (LH), 461AL
(RH) and 462AR (RH).
12. Starter Oil Replenishment for PW 1100G Series Engine (See FIGURE 5-4-8-991-015-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
TBD TBD TBD TBD
connection:
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DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
ACCESS
AFT OF NOSE FROM
ENGINE 1 (LH) ENGINE 2 (RH)
GROUND
(139.17 ft) (0.98 ft) (15.85 ft)
42.42 m 0.30 m 4.78 m
APS 3200 -
(139.17 ft) (0.98 ft) (15.68 ft)
42.32 m 0.35 m 4.32 m
131-9 -
(138.85 ft) (1.15 ft) (14.17 ft)
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A B
437BL (ENGINE 1)
447BL (ENGINE 2) FWD A
OIL IN
VENT
OIL LEVEL
TRANSMITTER
(OPTIONAL)
ANTI-SIPHON
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.
CFM-56 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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A
437BL (ENGINE 1) FCOC
447BL (ENGINE 2)
GRAVITY
FILLER CAP
PRISMALITE
B LEVEL INDICATOR
OIL TANK
FWD A
B
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B
PRESSURE
A FILL VALVE
DUST CAP
DUST CAP
OVER FLOW
OVER FULL
DRAIN HOSE PRESSURE OVER FULL
FILL HOSE
ADD ADD ADD ADD
OIL OIL OIL OIL
CORRECTLY FILLED IDG
V2500 V2500
A B
B
AFTER SERVICING OR AFTER ENGINE
ENGINE SHUTDOWN SHUTDOWN
(COLD OIL/IDG) (HOT OIL/IDG)
B B
AFTER SERVICING OR AT ALL TIMES
ENGINE SHUTDOWN (HOT OR COLD OIL/IDG)
(COLD OIL/IDG)
THE OIL LEVEL MUST NOT BE IN THE OIL LEVEL MUST NOT BE
THE YELLOW BAND BUT IT CAN IN THE RED BAND
BE IMMEDIATELY ABOVE THE
LOWER LIMIT OF THE YELLOW
BAND BECAUSE OF THE AIRCRAFT PERFORM IDG OIL SERVICING
RAMP ANGLE TO GET THE CORRECT IDG OIL LEVEL.
DO THE IDG SERVICING DO NOT USE THE OVERFLOW DRAIN HOSE
TO GET THE CORRECT IDG TO GET THE CORRECT IDG OIL LEVEL.
OIL LEVEL.
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B
EXTERNAL GEARBOX
ADAPTER
SIGHT GLASS
OIL OVERFLOW
POINT
PNEUMATIC STARTER
A
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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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438BR (ENGINE 1)
448BR (ENGINE 2)
C B
OIL TANK A
OIL
MAX MAX
SIGHT GLASS 1
2
2
3
QTS
LEVEL
3
PRESSURE FILLING QTS
PORT LEVEL
B C
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B C D E
A
IDG
PRESSURE FILL
A320 BLANKING CAP A320
OVER
FULL
NEO
OVER
FULL
A OVER
FULL
NEO
OVER
FULL
CFM CFM
FWD B 01 FWD C
COLD OIL CONDITION: HOT OIL CONDITION:
THE OIL LEVEL MUST BE AT OR NEAR THE OIL LEVEL MUST BE
THE LINE BETWEEN THE YELLOW BAND AND IN THE YELLOW BAND.
THE GREEN BAND WITH A TOLERANCE OF ± 2 mm.
A320
INCORRECTLY FILLED IDG A320 A320
NEO NEO NEO
FWD D FWD E
COLD OIL CONDITION: AT ALL TIMES
(HOT OR COLD OIL/IDG)
THE OIL LEVEL MUST NOT BE IN THE OIL LEVEL MUST NOT BE
THE YELLOW BAND. IN THE RED BAND.
DO THE IDG DRAINING TO GET IF THE OIL LEVEL IS IN THE TOP OF THE
THE CORRECT IDG OIL LEVEL. RED BAND, DO THE IDG DRAINING TO
GET THE CORRECT IDG OIL LEVEL.
IF THE OIL LEVEL IS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE
RED BAND, DO THE IDG SERVICING TO
NOTE: GET THE CORRECT IDG OIL LEVEL.
01 IF THE OIL LEVEL IS NOT IN THE TOP OF THE DO NOT USE THE OVERFLOW DRAIN HOSE
GREEN BAND WITH A TOLERANCE OF ± 2 mm, TO GET THE CORRECT IDG OIL LEVEL.
IT IS RECOMMENDED TO FILL THE IDG AGAIN. N_AC_050408_1_0110101_01_00
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STARTER
OIL FILL
PLUG
MAGNETIC PLUG
A
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LEVER
OIL CAP
OIL TANK
FAN CASE
+1 +1
U.S.QUARTS LITRES
FULL FULL
A
-1 -1
-2
-2
SIGHT
GLASS
-3
-3
FWD B
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B C D E
IDG OIL LEVEL
IDG SIGHT GLASS
IDG OVERFILL
DRAIN VALVE
A320 A320
NEO NEO
OVER OVER OVER OVER
FULL FULL
CORRECTLY FILLED IDG FULL FULL
IDG PRESSURE
A FILL VALVE
ADD ADD ADD ADD
OIL OIL OIL OIL
PW PW
B C
AFTER SERVICING OR AFTER ENGINE
ENGINE SHUTDOWN SHUTDOWN
(COLD OIL/IDG) (HOT OIL/IDG)
THE OIL LEVEL MUST BE IN THE THE OIL LEVEL MUST BE
GREEN BAND OR NEAR THE LINE BETWEEN THE MIDDLE OF THE
BETWEEN THE YELLOW BAND GREEN BAND AND THE TOP OF
AND THE GREEN BAND THE YELLOW BAND
PW PW PW
D E
AFTER SERVICING OR AT ALL TIMES
ENGINE SHUTDOWN (HOT OR COLD OIL/IDG)
(COLD OIL/IDG)
THE OIL LEVEL MUST NOT BE IN THE OIL LEVEL MUST NOT BE
THE YELLOW BAND BUT IT CAN IN THE RED BAND
BE IMMEDIATELY ABOVE THE
LOWER LIMIT OF THE YELLOW
BAND BECAUSE OF THE AIRCRAFT
RAMP ANGLE
DO THE IDG SERVICING DO THE IDG SERVICING
TO GET THE CORRECT IDG TO GET THE CORRECT IDG
OIL LEVEL. OIL LEVEL.
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STARTER
SPEED SENSOR
MAGNETIC
DRAIN PLUG
CHIP COLLECTOR
STARTER A
MAGNETIC CHIP
COLLECTOR
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DISTANCE
POSITION FROM
ACCESS MEAN HEIGHT
AFT OF NOSE AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
FROM GROUND
LH SIDE RH SIDE
Potable-Water
38.2 m 0.3 m 2.6 m
Service Panel: -
(125.33 ft) (0.98 ft) (8.53 ft)
Access Door 171AL
Potable-Water
11.8 m 0.15 m 1.75 m
Drain Panel: -
(38.71 ft) (0.49 ft) (5.74 ft)
Access Door 133AL
2. Technical Specifications
A. Connectors:
(1) On the potable-water service panel (Access Door 171AL)
- Fill/Drain Nipple 3/4 in. (ISO 17775).
- One ground air-pressure connector.
(2) On the potable-water drain panel (Access Door 133AL)
- Drain Nipple 3/4 in. (ISO 17775).
B. Usable capacity:
- Standard configuration - one tank: 200 l (53 US gal).
C. Filling pressure:
- 3.45 bar (50 psi).
D. Typical flow rate:
- 50 l/min (13 US gal/min).
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A
FR29
133AL DRAIN CONTROL
HANDLE
B
171AL FR28
DRAIN PORT
FILL/DRAIN
CONTROL HANDLE
OVERFLOW PORT
A
POTABLE-WATER DRAIN PANEL
FR66
FR65
FILL/DRAIN PORT
GROUND AIR-PRESSURE
CONNECTION
B
POTABLE-WATER SERVICE PANEL
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A
B
Z170 FR68
FR65
POTABLE WATER
TANK
FILL/DRAIN
LINE
B
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DISTANCE
POSITION FROM
ACCESS MEAN HEIGHT
AFT OF NOSE AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
FROM GROUND
LH SIDE RH SIDE
Waste-Water
Ground Service 38.2 m 0.8 m 2.8 m
-
Panel: (125.33 ft) (2.62 ft) (9.19 ft)
Access door 172AR
2. Technical Specifications
A. Connectors:
- Draining: 4 in. (ISO 17775).
- Flushing and filling: 1 in. (ISO 17775).
B. Usable waste tank capacity:
- Standard configuration - one tank: 177 l (47 US gal).
- A321NEO-ACF- one tank: 250 l (66 US gal).
C. Waste tank - Rinsing:
- Operating pressure: 3.45 bar (50 psi).
D. Waste tank - Precharge:
- 10 l (3 US gal).
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Z172
FR66 FR65
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Z170
FR68
WASTE TANK
FR65
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Z170
FR70
FR65
DRAIN LINE
FLUSH LINE
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1. The function of this section gives the minimum air data requirements at the aircraft.
Abbreviation Definition
ASU Air Start Unit
HPGC High Pressure Ground Connection
OAT Outside Air Temperature
A. The pressure at HPGC must not be more than 60 psig (75 psia) and less than 33 psig (48
psia). The temperature must be less than 220 °C (428 °F).
B. The recommended pressure at HPGC is 40 psig (55 psia).
C. The OAT and the ASU performances (see the technical data from the ASU manufacturer)
effect the ASU output temperature.
3. IAE-V2500 Series Engines for an OAT between -40 °C (-104 °F) and 55 °C (131 °F) or between
-40 °F (-4 °C) and 131 °F (55 °C) at Sea Level
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5. PW1100G Engines for an OAT between -40 °C (-104 °F) and 55 °C (131 °F) or between -40 °F
(-4 °C) and 131 °F (55 °C) at Sea Level
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1. General
This section describes the required performance for the ground equipment to maintain the cabin
temperature at 27 °C (80.6 °F) for the cooling or 21 °C (69.8 °F) for heating cases after boarding
(Section 5.7 - steady state), and provides the time needed to cool down or heat up the aircraft
cabin to the required temperature (Section 5.6 - dynamic cases with aircraft empty).
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
A/C Aircraft
AHM Aircraft Handling Manual
AMM Aircraft Maintenance Manual
GC Ground Connection
GSE Ground Service Equipment
IFE In-Flight Entertainment
OAT Outside Air Temperature
PCA Pre-Conditioned Air
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.
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- 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)
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
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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1. This section provides the preconditioned airflow rate and temperature needed to maintain the
cabin temperature at 27 °C (80.6 °F) for the cooling or 21 °C (69.8 °F) for the heating cases.
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
C2 FOR OPERATION
C1
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; 164 PAX; 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.
A standard 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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BREAKAWAY RESISTANCE 4% 95
# OF ENGINES ON FOR PB: 1 90
ENGINE THRUST 525 daN
80 85
80
1.5% SLOPE 75
1 ENGINE ON 70
5 4.9 65
DRAWBAR PULL (x 1 000 kg)
ICE = 0.05
8.66
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 TRACTION WHEEL LOAD REQUIREMENT TO TOW A A321
AT 80 000 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 (80 000 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 Y-COORDINATE OBTAINED IS THE NECESSARY DRAWBAR PULL FOR THE TRACTOR (4 900 kg),
- SEARCH THE INTERSECTION WITH THE "WET CONCRETE" LINE.
THE OBTAINED X-COORDINATE IS THE TOTAL TRACTION WHEEL LOAD (8 660 kg).
NOTE:
USE A TRACTOR WITH A LIMITED DRAWBAR PULL TO PREVENT
LOADS ABOVE THE TOW-BAR SHEAR-PIN CAPACITY.
FOR ALL WHEEL-DRIVEN VEHICLES, THE TOTAL
TRACTION WHEEL LOAD IS THE TRACTOR WEIGHT. N_AC_050800_1_0010401_01_07
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10
0.8
BREAKAWAY RESISTANCE 4%
# OF ENGINES ON FOR PB: 1
TE =
1.5% SLOPE
ONCRE
95
80
75
.2
DRY C
CRET
=0
5
OW
CON
SN
RD
WET
05
= 0.
HA
ICE
10.99
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 TRACTION WHEEL LOAD REQUIREMENT TO TOW A A321
AT 100 000 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 (100 000 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 Y-COORDINATE OBTAINED IS THE NECESSARY DRAWBAR PULL FOR THE TRACTOR (6 300 kg),
- SEARCH THE INTERSECTION WITH THE "WET CONCRETE" LINE.
THE OBTAINED X-COORDINATE IS THE TOTAL TRACTION WHEEL LOAD (10 990 kg).
NOTE:
USE A TRACTOR WITH A LIMITED DRAWBAR PULL TO PREVENT LOADS
ABOVE THE TOW-BAR SHEAR-PIN CAPACITY.
FOR ALL WHEEL-DRIVEN VEHICLES, THE TOTAL
TRACTION WHEEL LOAD IS THE TRACTOR WEIGHT. N_AC_050800_1_0011201_01_00
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10
0.8
BREAKAWAY RESISTANCE 4%
# OF ENGINES ON FOR PB: 1
TE =
1.5% SLOPE
ONCRE
95
80
75
.2
DRY C
CRET
=0
5
OW
CON
SN
RD
WET
05
= 0.
HA
ICE
10.99
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 TRACTION WHEEL LOAD REQUIREMENT TO TOW A A321
AT 100 000 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 (100 000 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 Y-COORDINATE OBTAINED IS THE NECESSARY DRAWBAR PULL FOR THE TRACTOR (6 300 kg),
- SEARCH THE INTERSECTION WITH THE "WET CONCRETE" LINE.
THE OBTAINED X-COORDINATE IS THE TOTAL TRACTION WHEEL LOAD (10 990 kg).
NOTE:
USE A TRACTOR WITH A LIMITED DRAWBAR PULL TO PREVENT LOADS
ABOVE THE TOW-BAR SHEAR-PIN CAPACITY.
FOR ALL WHEEL-DRIVEN VEHICLES, THE TOTAL
TRACTION WHEEL LOAD IS THE TRACTOR WEIGHT. N_AC_050800_1_0011202_01_00
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2. De-Icing
Wingtip Devices
Wing Top Surface (Both Inside and HTP Top Surface VTP
AIRCRAFT TYPE (Both Sides) Outside Surfaces) (Both Sides) (Both Sides)
(Both Sides)
m² ft² m² ft² m² ft² m² ft²
A321 103 1 109 2 22 27 291 43 463
A321 Sharklet/neo 103 1 109 10 108 27 291 43 463
3. External Cleaning
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OPERATING CONDITIONS
The MTO data are presented at the maximum thrust rating. The Breakaway data are presented
at a rating that corresponds to the minimum thrust level necessary to start the movement of the
A/C from a static position at its maximum ramp weight. Breakaway thrust corresponds to 12%
MTO if applied on both engines and 24% MTO when applied on a single engine (Idle thrust on
the other engine).
The Idle data, provided by the engine manufacturer, are calculated for operational conditions
ISA +15K (+15°C), Sea Level, Static and no headwind. In the charts, the longitudinal distances
are measured from the inboard engine core-nozzle exit section. The lateral distances are
measured from the aircraft fuselage centerline.
The effects of on-wing installation are not taken into account. The effects of ground proximity
are not taken into account for PW 1100G engines, but they are taken into account for the CFM
LEAP-1A engines.
The velocity contours are presented at 50 ft/s (15 m/s), 100 ft/s (30 m/s) and 150 ft/s (46 m/s).
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The temperature contours are shown at 313K (+40°C), 323K (+50°C) and 333K (+60°C).
The velocity and temperature contours do not take into account possible variations affecting
performance, such as ambient temperature, field elevation or failure cases leading to an
abnormal bleed configuration. To evaluate the impact of these specific variables on the exhaust
contours, a specific study of the airport where the aircraft is intended to operate should be
carried out.
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1. This section provides engine exhaust velocities contours at ground idle power.
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V (m/s)
400
120
350
105
GROUND PLANE
300
AIRCRAFT
90
250
75
200
10
10
60
150
45
15
15
20
20
100
30
ELEVATION
45 30 25
25
PLAN
30
50
15
45
0
ft
ft
40
30
20
10
0
40
30
20
10
0
m
ft
m
12
3
0
9
6
12
3
9
0
6
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300
90
V (mph)
250
75
20 mph
20 mph
200
60
GROUND IDLE THRUST
150
45
34 mph
34 mph
100
30
ELEVATION
68 mph
68 mph
50
PLAN
15
0
0
ft
ft
60
60
40
20
40
20
0
m
ft
m
m
15
5
10
15
5
10
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350
105
300
90
250
75
GROUND PLANE
AIRCRAFT
200
60
VELOCITY = ft/s (m/s)
45
100
30
(15)
50
(15)
50
ELEVATION
(30)
100
PLAN
50
15
(46) (30)
150 100
(46)
150
NOTE:
0
0
ft
ft
METERS
FEET
40
30
20
10
40
30
20
10
0
0
m
m
12
12
3
3
0
0
9
9
6
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350
105
300
90
250
75
AIRCRAFT
200
60
VELOCITY = ft/s (m/s)
150
45
100
30
(15)
50
PLAN
(30)
100
50
15
(46)
150
0
ft
METERS
FEET
40
30
20
10
0
m
12
3
0
9
6
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1. This section provides engine exhaust temperatures contours at ground idle power.
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400
TEMPERATURE = K
120
350
105
GROUND PLANE
300
AIRCRAFT
90
250
75
200
60
150
45
300
300
100
30
ELEVATION
PLAN
50
15
400
ft
ft
40
30
20
10
0
40
30
20
10
0
METERS
FEET
m
m
12
3
0
9
6
12
3
9
0
6
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300
90
250
75
200
60
150
45
100
30
25°C
ELEVATION
45°C 35°C
15
50
0
0
ft
60
40
20
METERS
FEET
m
15
5
10
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350
105
300
90
250
75
GROUND PLANE
AIRCRAFT
200
60
TEMPERATURE = K
45
313
100
30
PLAN
50
15
333
NOTE:
0
0
METERS
FEET
ft
ft
40
30
20
10
40
30
20
10
0
0
m
m
12
12
3
3
0
0
9
9
6
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350
105
300
90
250
75
AIRCRAFT
200
60
TEMPERATURE = K
150
45
100
30
313
PLAN
50
15
323
333
0
METERS
FEET
ft
40
30
20
10
0
m
12
3
0
9
6
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300
90
AIRCRAFT
GROUND PLANE
250
75
200
60
(15)
VELOCITY = ft/s (m/s)
50
45
(15)
50
(30)
100
100
30
(30)
100
ELEVATION
15
50
PLAN
(46)
150
(46)
150
ft
ft
METERS
FEET
40
30
20
10
0
40
30
20
10
0
NOTE:
m
m
12
12
3
0
9
6
3
9
0
6
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300
90
AIRCRAFT
250
75
200
60
(15)
50
VELOCITY = ft/s (m/s)
150
45
(30)
100
100
30
(46)
150
(61)
200
15
50
PLAN
(76)
250
0
0
ft
METERS
FEET
40
30
20
10
0
m
12
3
9
0
6
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350
105
300
90
250
75
GROUND PLANE
AIRCRAFT
200
(15)
150
50
45
(15)
50
(30)
100
100
(30)
100
30
ELEVATION
(46)
150
PLAN
50
15
(46)
150
NOTE:
0
0
METERS
FEET
ft
ft
40
30
20
10
40
30
20
10
0
0
m
m
12
12
3
3
0
0
9
9
6
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350
105
300
90
250
75
AIRCRAFT
(15)
50
200
60
VELOCITY = ft/s (m/s)
150
(30)
100
45
(46)
150
100
30
(61)
250 200
300 (76)
350 (91)
PLAN
50
15
(107)
0
METERS
FEET
ft
40
30
20
10
0
m
12
3
0
9
6
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3 000 lbs OF THRUST V (m/s)
m ft (38% N1)
**ON A/C A321-100 A321-200
12 40 20 15
9 30 40
6 20
3 10
0 0
ELEVATION GROUND PLANE
FEET
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
0 15 30 45 60 75 90
METERS
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m ft
FIGURE-6-1-3-991-023-A01
40 20 15
12 40
6-1-3
6 20
3 10
0 0
PLAN AIRCRAFT
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NOTE:
- ADD + 1% N1 PER + 15°C (27°F) ABOVE ISA TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS
- ADD + 1% N1 PER 2 000 ft
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300
90
10000
A321
250
75
5000
FPR
200
60
1.03
1.05
1.04
(9)
(9)
30
30
VELOCITY = ft/s (m/s)
150
45
(15)
50
(15)
50
100
30
ELEVATION
(30)
(30)
PLAN
100
100
15
50
0
0
ft
ft
METERS
FEET
60
60
40
20
40
20
0
m
m
15
5
10
15
5
10
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300
90
250
75
GROUND PLANE
200
AIRCRAFT
60
TEMPERATURE = K
45
100
30
333 323 313
15
50
PLAN
0
NOTE:
ft
ft
METERS
FEET
10
30
40
20
0
10
30
40
20
m
m
12
3
0
9
6
12
3
0
9
6
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AIRCRAFT
200
60
150
45
TEMPERATURE = K
100
30
313
15
50
PLAN
323
0
ft
METERS
FEET
30
40
20
0
10
m
3
12
9
0
6
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300
90
250
75
GROUND PLANE
200
AIRCRAFT
60
TEMPERATURE = K
45
100
30
333 323 313
15
50
PLAN
0
NOTE:
ft
ft
METERS
FEET
10
30
40
20
0
30
10
40
20
m
m
12
3
0
9
6
12
3
0
9
6
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AIRCRAFT
200
60
150
45
TEMPERATURE = K
313
100
30
323
15
50
PLAN
333
0
ft
METERS
FEET
30
40
20
0
10
m
3
12
9
0
6
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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
325
15
50
PLAN
400
ft
ft
METERS
FEET
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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300
90
250
75
GROUND PLANE
200
60
AIRCRAFT
TEMPERATURE = K
150
45
300
100
30
300
ELEVATION
15
50
PLAN
325 318
ft
ft
METERS
FEET
10
0
30
40
20
40
30
20
10
0
m
m
12
3
0
9
6
12
3
0
9
6
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TAKEOFF POWER
GROUND PLANE
HEADWIND (20 kts)
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
@A321
100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1 000 1 100 1 200 1 300 1 400 1 500
0
FIGURE-6-1-5-991-007-A01
m
30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 360 390 420 450
m ft
42 140 V = 40 m/s V = 20 m/s V = 12 m/s
36 120
6-1-5
24 80
18 60
12 40
6 20
0 0
PLAN AIRCRAFT
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TO 575 ft (175 m)
300
90
TO 990 ft (301 m)
34 MPH 20 MPH
250
75
68 MPH
MAXIMUM TAKEOFF THRUST
200
60
102 MPH
150
45
100
30
ELEVATION
136 MPH
PLAN
15
50
0
0
ft
ft
METERS
60
FEET
40
20
60
40
20
0
m
m
15
5
10
15
5
10
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VELOCITY = ft/s (m/s)
m ft
150 100
(46) (30) 50
(15)
18 60
12 40
6 20
0 0
ELEVATION GROUND PLANE
FEET
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800
**ON A/C A321neo A321neo-ACF A321neo-XLR
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180 195 210 225 240
METERS
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m ft
FIGURE-6-1-5-991-013-A01
150 100
(46) (30) 50
6-1-5
6 20
0 0
PLAN AIRCRAFT
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NOTE:
MAX TAKEOFF, SEA LEVEL, ISA+15K, FN = 32 517 lbf.
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800
240
(12)
750
40
225
700
210
650
195
(15)
50
600
180
550
165
500
150
450
135
AIRCRAFT
VELOCITY = ft/s (m/s)
400
120
350
105
(30)
100
300
90
250
75
(46)
150
200
60
(61)
200
150
(76)
250
45
100
(91)
300
30
(107)
350
50
15
PLAN
0
METERS
FEET
ft
60
40
20
0
m
12
18
0
6
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50
160
TEMPERATURE = K
TAKEOFF POWER
GROUND PLANE
140
AIRCRAFT
40
120
315
315
100
30
80
20
370
370
60
ELEVATION
40
425
425
10
PLAN
20
0
0
ft
ft
m
ft
60
60
40
20
40
20
0
m
m
12
12
18
18
6
6
0
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300
90
TEMPERATURE = ° C
250
75
200
60
25
25
150
45
35
100
30
35
ELEVATION
45
45
15
50
PLAN
65 55
55
65
0
ft
ft
m
ft
60
40
20
60
40
20
0
m
m
15
5
10
15
5
10
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350
105
300
90
250
75
GROUND PLANE
AIRCRAFT
200
60
TEMPERATURE = K
313
45
313
323
323
100
30
333
ELEVATION
333
PLAN
50
15
NOTE:
0
0
METERS
FEET
ft
ft
40
30
20
10
40
30
20
10
0
0
m
m
12
12
3
3
0
0
9
9
6
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350
105
300
90
250
75
AIRCRAFT
200
60
313
TEMPERATURE = K
150
45
323
100
30
333
PLAN
50
15
366
0
METERS
FEET
ft
40
30
20
10
0
m
12
3
0
9
6
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A. The danger areas of the engines shown below are given in the normalized format:
- Entry corridors are only available at ground idle.
- Do not go into the areas between the engines.
- The exhaust danger areas are given for 0 kt headwind (if not specified otherwise).
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1. This section provides danger areas of the engines at ground idle power conditions.
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1m
(3.3 ft)
R = 2.23 m
(7.3 ft)
30°
TO 55 m (180 ft) AFT OF COMMON NOZZLE ASSEMBLY (CNA)
INCLUDES CROSS WIND EFFECT
NOTE:
ENTRY CORRIDOR
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0.91 m
(3 ft) R = 2.74 m
(9 ft)
30°
TO 55 m (180 ft) AFT OF COMMON NOZZLE ASSEMBLY (CNA)
NOTE: INCLUDES CROSS WIND EFFECT
ENTRY CORRIDOR
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R = 2.9 m
1m
(9.5 ft)
(3.3 ft)
30°
TO 38.7 m (127 ft) AFT OF COMMON NOZZLE ASSEMBLY (CNA)
INCLUDES CROSS WIND EFFECT
NOTE:
ENTRY CORRIDOR
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1m R = 2.74 m
(3.3 ft) (9 ft)
30°
NOTE:
ENTRY CORRIDOR
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R = 5.2 m
(17.1 ft)
1.6 m
(5.2 ft)
30°
TO 74.7 m (245 ft) AFT OF COMMON NOZZLE ASSEMBLY (CNA) INCLUDES CROSS WIND EFFECT
NOTE:
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R=5m
1.2 m (16.4 ft)
(3.9 ft)
30°
TO 91.4 m (300 ft) AFT OF COMMON NOZZLE ASSEMBLY (CNA)
NOTE: INCLUDES CROSS WIND EFFECT
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R = 3.8 m
1.1 m (12.5 ft)
(3.6 ft)
30°
NOTE:
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R = 3.7 m
(12.1 ft)
1.9 m
(6.2 ft)
30°
TO 71.6 m (235 ft) AFT OF COMMON NOZZLE ASSEMBLY (CNA)
INCLUDES CROSS WIND EFFECT
NOTE:
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R = 6.5 m
(21.4 ft)
1.3 m
(4.3 ft)
40°
TO 275 m (900 ft) AFT OF COMMON NOZZLE ASSEMBLY (CNA) INCLUDES CROSS WIND EFFECT
NOTE:
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R = 5.18 m
(17 ft)
1.7 m
(5.5 ft)
30°
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R = 10 m
(32.8 ft)
1.6 m
(5.2 ft)
30°
TO 220.7 m (724 ft) AFT OF COMMON NOZZLE ASSEMBLY (CNA)
INCLUDES CROSS WIND EFFECT
NOTE:
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R = 6.1 m
(20 ft)
3.1 m
(10 ft)
30°
TO 243 m (797.4 ft) AFT OF COMMON NOZZLE ASSEMBLY (CNA) INCLUDES CROSS WIND EFFECT
NOTE:
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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
1. A brief description of the pavement charts that follow will help in airport planning.
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 flexible pavement requirements curves as per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Design
Method are not given in section 07-05-00 since the related data is available through free
software.
Sections 07-02-00 and 07-03-00 give all the inputs data required for the use of such software.
For questions that are related to the flexible pavement requirements, contact Airbus.
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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)
Y – Medium Pressure Limited to
C – Low
1.25 MPa (181 psi)
Z – Low Pressure Limited to 0.5
D – Ultra Low
MPa (73 psi)
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Computationally the ACR/PCR system relies on the Linear Elastic Analysis (LEA). The ACR are
computed with the official ICAO-ACR software.
States can start their own methods for PCR determination, which agree with the overall
parameters of the ACR/PCR method.
The results of their analysis should be reported with the following format:
PCR
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)
Y – Medium Pressure Limited to
C – Low
1.25 MPa (181 psi)
Z – Low Pressure Limited to 0.5
D – Ultra Low
MPa (73 psi)
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1. This section gives data about the landing gear footprint in relation with the aircraft MRW and tire
sizes and pressures.
The landing-gear footprint information is given for all the operational weight variants of the
aircraft.
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16.906 m
(55.465 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
A321-100 83 400 kg 30x8.8R15 10.8 bar 1 270x455R22 13.6 bar
(183 875 lb) 95.7% (30x8.8-15) (157 psi) (49x18-22) (197 psi)
WV000
A321-100 83 400 kg 30x8.8R15 10.8 bar 1 270x455R22 13.6 bar
(183 875 lb) 95.7% (30x8.8-15) (157 psi) (49x18-22) (197 psi)
WV002
A321-100 85 400 kg 30x8.8R15 11 bar 1 270x455R22 13.9 bar
(188 275 lb) 95.7% (30x8.8-15) (160 psi) (49x18-22) (202 psi)
WV003
A321-100 78 400 kg 30x8.8R15 10.1 bar 1 270x455R22 12.8 bar
(172 850 lb) 95.7% (30x8.8-15) (146 psi) (49x18-22) (186 psi)
WV004
A321-100 83 400 kg 30x8.8R15 10.8 bar 1 270x455R22 13.6 bar
(183 875 lb) 95.7% (30x8.8-15) (157 psi) (49x18-22) (197 psi)
WV005
A321-100 78 400 kg 30x8.8R15 10.1 bar 1 270x455R22 12.8 bar
(172 850 lb) 95.7% (30x8.8-15) (146 psi) (49x18-22) (186 psi)
WV006
A321-100 80 400 kg 30x8.8R15 10.8 bar 1 270x455R22 13.6 bar
(177 250 lb) 95.7% (30x8.8-15) (157 psi) (49x18-22) (197 psi)
WV007
A321-100 89 400 kg 30x8.8R15 11.6 bar 1 270x455R22 14.6 bar
(197 100 lb) 94.9% (30x8.8-15) (168 psi) (49x18-22) (212 psi)
WV008
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16.906 m
(55.465 ft)
7.590 m
(24.901 ft)
0.927 m
(3.041 ft)
0.500 m
(1.640 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
A321-200 89 400 kg 30x8.8R15 11.6 bar 1 270x455R22 14.6 bar
(197 100 lb) 95.5% (30x8.8-15) (168 psi) (49x18-22) (212 psi)
WV000
A321-200 93 400 kg 30x8.8R15 11.6 bar 1 270x455R22 15 bar
(205 900 lb) 95.3% (30x8.8-15) (168 psi) (49x18-22) (218 psi)
WV001
A321-200 89 400 kg 30x8.8R15 11.6 bar 1 270x455R22 14.6 bar
(197 100 lb) 95.5% (30x8.8-15) (168 psi) (49x18-22) (212 psi)
WV002
A321-200 91 400 kg 30x8.8R15 11.6 bar 1 270x455R22 15 bar
(201 500 lb) 95.4% (30x8.8-15) (168 psi) (49x18-22) (218 psi)
WV003
A321-200 87 400 kg 30x8.8R15 11.6 bar 1 270x455R22 14.6 bar
(192 675 lb) 95.7% (30x8.8-15) (168 psi) (49x18-22) (212 psi)
WV004
A321-200 85 400 kg 30x8.8R15 11 bar 1 270x455R22 13.9 bar
(188 275 lb) 95.2% (30x8.8-15) (160 psi) (49x18-22) (202 psi)
WV005
A321-200 83 400 kg 30x8.8R15 10.8 bar 1 270x455R22 13.6 bar
(183 875 lb) 95.4% (30x8.8-15) (157 psi) (49x18-22) (197 psi)
WV006
A321-200 83 400 kg 30x8.8R15 10.8 bar 1 270x455R22 13.6 bar
(183 875 lb) 95.4% (30x8.8-15) (157 psi) (49x18-22) (197 psi)
WV007
A321-200 80 400 kg 30x8.8R15 10.8 bar 1 270x455R22 13.6 bar
WV008 (177 250 lb) 95.6% (30x8.8-15) (157 psi) (49x18-22) (197 psi)
(CG 40.51%)
A321-200 80 400 kg 30x8.8R15 10.8 bar 1 270x455R22 13.6 bar
WV008 (177 250 lb) 95.4% (30x8.8-15) (157 psi) (49x18-22) (197 psi)
(CG 39.71%)
A321-200 78 400 kg 30x8.8R15 10.1 bar 1 270x455R22 12.8 bar
WV009 (172 850 lb) 95.5% (30x8.8-15) (146 psi) (49x18-22) (186 psi)
(CG 40.08%)
A321-200 78 400 kg 30x8.8R15 10.1 bar 1 270x455R22 12.8 bar
WV009 (172 850 lb) 95.2% (30x8.8-15) (146 psi) (49x18-22) (186 psi)
(CG 39.21%)
A321-200 85 400 kg 30x8.8R15 11 bar 1 270x455R22 13.9 bar
(188 275 lb) 95.2% (30x8.8-15) (160 psi) (49x18-22) (202 psi)
WV010
A321-200 93 900 kg 30x8.8R15 11.6 bar 1 270x455R22 15 bar
(207 025 lb) 95.2% (30x8.8-15) (168 psi) (49x18-22) (218 psi)
WV011
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16.906 m
(55.465 ft)
7.590 m
(24.901 ft)
0.500 m
(1.640 ft)
0.927 m
(3.041 ft)
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16.906 m
(55.466 ft)
7.590 m
(24.902 ft)
0.500 m
(1.640 ft)
0.927 m
(3.041 ft)
MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE
WEIGHT OF WEIGHT NOSE GEAR TIRE NOSE GEAR MAIN GEAR TIRE MAIN GEAR
RAMP ON MAIN TIRE TIRE
VARIANT SIZE SIZE
WEIGHT GEAR GROUP PRESSURE PRESSURE
A321NEO XLR 101 400 kg 30x8.8R15 12.2 bar 1 270x455R22 16.2 bar
(223 550 lb) 94.8% (177 psi) (235 psi)
WV099 (30x8.8-15) (49x18-22)
A321NEO XLR 101 400 kg 30x8.8R15 12.2 bar 1 270x455R22 16.2 bar
(223 550 lb) 94.8% (177 psi) (49x18-22) (235 psi)
WV100 (30x8.8-15)
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1. This section gives maximum vertical and horizontal pavement loads for some critical conditions
at the tire-ground interfaces.
The maximum pavement loads are given for all the operational weight variants of the aircraft.
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**ON A/C A321-100
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/s² AT 10 ft/s² BRAKING
VARIANT FWD CG AFT CG
WEIGHT DECELERATION DECELERATION COEFFICIENT = 0.8
A321-100 83 400 kg 8 570 kg 17.5% 13 730 kg 39 910 kg 41% 12 960 kg 31 920 kg
WV000 (183 875 lb) (18 900 lb) MAC (a) (30 275 lb) (87 975 lb) MAC (a) (28 575 lb) (b) (70 375 lb) (b)
WV003 (188 275 lb) (18 950 lb) MAC (a) (30 600 lb) (90 100 lb) MAC (a) (29 250 lb) (b) (72 075 lb) (b)
FIGURE-7-3-0-991-033-A01
A321-100 83 400 kg 8 570 kg 17.5% 13 730 kg 39 910 kg 41% 12 960 kg 31 920 kg
WV005 (183 875 lb) (18 900 lb) MAC (a) (30 275 lb) (87 975 lb) MAC (a) (28 575 lb) (b) (70 375 lb) (b)
7-3-0
WV006 (172 850 lb) (18 675 lb) MAC (a) (29 425 lb) (82 700 lb) MAC (a) (26 850 lb) (b) (66 150 lb) (b)
NOTE:
(a) LOADS CALCULATED USING AIRCRAFT AT MRW.
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V (NG) V(MG)
(Sheet 1 of 2)
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FIGURE-7-3-0-991-044-A01
A321-200 (c) (c)
WV003 (201 500 lb) (19 050 lb) MAC (b) (31 125 lb) (96 125 lb) MAC (a) (31 325 lb) (76 900 lb)
7-3-0
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NOTE:
(a) LOADS CALCULATED USING AIRCRAFT AT MRW.
(b) LOADS CALCULATED USING AIRCRAFT AT 89 000 kg (196 200 lb).
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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/s² AT 10 ft/s² BRAKING
VARIANT FWD CG AFT CG
WEIGHT DECELERATION DECELERATION COEFFICIENT = 0.8
A321-200 85 400 kg 8 760 kg 17.5% 14 030 kg 40 660 kg 39.1% 13 270 kg (c) 32 530 kg (c)
WV005 (188 275 lb) (19 325 lb) MAC (a) (30 925 lb) (89 625 lb) MAC (a) (29 250 lb) (71 700 lb)
A321-200 83 400 kg 8 560 kg 17.5% 13 710 kg 39 770 kg 39.7% 12 960 kg (c) 31 820 kg (c)
WV006 (183 875 lb) (18 875 lb) MAC (a) (30 225 lb) (87 675 lb) MAC (a) (28 575 lb) (70 150 lb)
A321-200 83 400 kg 8 560 kg 17.5% 13 710 kg 39 770 kg 39.7% 12 960 kg (c) 31 820 kg (c)
WV007 (183 875 lb) (18 875 lb) MAC (a) (30 225 lb) (87 675 lb) MAC (a) (28 575 lb) (70 150 lb)
A321-200 80 400 kg 8 510 kg 16.28% 13 480 kg 38 420 kg 40.51% 12 490 kg (c) 30 740 kg (c)
WV008
(CG 40.51%) (177 250 lb) (18 750 lb) MAC (a) (29 725 lb) (84 700 lb) MAC (a) (27 550 lb) (67 750 lb)
A321-200 80 400 kg 8 510 kg 16.28% 13 480 kg 38 340 kg 39.71% 12 490 kg (c) 30 670 kg (c)
WV008
(CG 39.71%) (177 250 lb) (18 750 lb) MAC (a) (29 725 lb) (84 525 lb) MAC (a) (27 550 lb) (67 625 lb)
A321-200
(Sheet 2 of 2)
78 400 kg 8 470 kg 15.41% 13 330 kg 37 420 kg 40.08% 12 180 kg (c) 29 940 kg (c)
WV009
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(CG 40.08%) (172 850 lb) (18 675 lb) MAC (a) (29 375 lb) (82 500 lb) MAC (a) (26 850 lb) (66 000 lb)
A321-200 78 400 kg 8 470 kg 15.41% 13 330 kg 37 330 kg 39.21% 12 180 kg (c) 29 870 kg (c)
WV009
(172 850 lb) (18 675 lb) MAC (a) (29 375 lb) (82 300 lb) MAC (a) (26 850 lb) (65 850 lb)
FIGURE-7-3-0-991-044-A01
(CG 39.21%)
A321-200 85 400 kg 8 760 kg 17.5% 14 030 kg 40 660 kg 39.1% 13 270 kg (c) 32 530 kg (c)
WV010 (188 275 lb) (19 325 lb) MAC (a) (30 925 lb) (89 625 lb) MAC (a) (29 250 lb) (71 700 lb)
7-3-0
14 590 kg (c) 35 770 kg (c)
WV011 (207 025 lb) (19 050 lb) MAC (b) (31 125 lb) (98 575 lb) MAC (a) (32 175 lb) (78 875 lb)
AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
NOTE:
(a) LOADS CALCULATED USING AIRCRAFT AT MRW.
(b) LOADS CALCULATED USING AIRCRAFT AT 89 000 kg (196 200 lb).
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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)
**ON A/C A321neo A321neo-ACF
(Sheet 1 of 2)
17.5%
WV051
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(CG 37%) (197 100 lb) (19 150 lb) MAC (a) (31 275 lb) (93 875 lb) MAC (a) (30 625 lb) (c) (75 100 lb)(c)
FIGURE-7-3-0-991-047-A01
A321NEO 93 900 kg 8 640 kg 17.5% 14 110 kg 44 720 kg 36.88% 14 590 kg 35 770 kg
WV053 (207 025 lb) (19 050 lb) MAC (b) (31 100 lb) (98 575 lb) MAC (a) (32 175 lb) (c) (78 875 lb) (c)
7-3-0
WV056
(CG 37.12%) (204 800 lb) (19 050 lb) MAC (b) (31 100 lb) (97 600 lb) MAC (a) (31 825 lb) (c) (78 075 lb) (c)
A321NEO 92 900 kg 8 640 kg 17.5% 14 110 kg 44 250 kg 37% 14 440 kg 35 400 kg
WV056
(CG 37%) (204 800 lb) (19 050 lb) MAC (b) (31 100 lb) (97 575 lb) MAC (a) (31 825 lb) (c) (78 050 lb) (c)
A321NEO 91 400 kg 8 640 kg 17.5% 14 110 kg 43 610 kg 37.5% 14 200 kg 34 880 kg
WV063
(CG 37.5%) (201 500 lb) (19 050 lb) MAC (b) (31 100 lb) (96 125 lb) MAC (a) (31 325 lb) (c) (76 900 lb) (c)
AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
NOTE:
(a) LOADS CALCULATED USING AIRCRAFT AT MRW.
(b) LOADS CALCULATED USING AIRCRAFT AT 89 000 kg (196 200 lb).
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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/s² AT 10 ft/s² BRAKING
VARIANT FWD CG AFT CG
WEIGHT DECELERATION DECELERATION COEFFICIENT = 0.8
A321NEO 91 400 kg 8 640 kg 17.5% 14 110 kg 43 550 kg 37% 14 200 kg 34 840 kg
WV063
(CG 37%) (201 500 lb) (19 050 lb) MAC (b) (31 100 lb) (96 025 lb) MAC (a) (31 325 lb) (c) (76 825 lb) (c)
A321NEO
**ON A/C A321neo A321neo-ACF
(Sheet 2 of 2)
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FIGURE-7-3-0-991-047-A01
A321NEO 97 400 kg 8 640 kg 17.5% 14 100 kg 46 280 kg 36.07% 15 140 kg 37 030 kg
WV072 (214 725 lb) (19 050 lb) MAC (b) (31 075 lb) (102 025 lb) MAC (a) (33 375 lb) (c) (81 625 lb) (c)
7-3-0
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NOTE:
(a) LOADS CALCULATED USING AIRCRAFT AT MRW.
(b) LOADS CALCULATED USING AIRCRAFT AT 89 000 kg (196 200 lb).
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H
**ON A/C A321neo-XLR
V (NG) V(MG)
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/s² AT 10 ft/s² BRAKING
VARIANT FWD CG AFT CG
WEIGHT DECELERATION DECELERATION COEFFICIENT = 0.8
A321NEO 101 400 kg 8 640 kg 17.5% 14 090 kg 48 060 kg 35.12% 15 760 kg 38 450 kg
XLR MAC (b)
(223 550 lb) (19 050 lb) (31 050 lb) (105 950 lb) MAC (a) (34 750 lb) (c) (84 775 lb) (c)
WV099
A321NEO 101 400 kg 8 640 kg 17.5% 14 090 kg 48 060 kg 35.12% 15 760 kg 38 450 kg
XLR MAC (b)
(223 550 lb) (19 050 lb) (31 050 lb) (105 950 lb) MAC (a) (34 750 lb) (c) (84 775 lb) (c)
WV100
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NOTE:
(a) LOADS CALCULATED USING AIRCRAFT AT MRW.
(b) LOADS CALCULATED USING AIRCRAFT AT 89 000 kg (196 200 lb).
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(c) BRAKED MAIN GEAR.
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1. The curves related to the landing gear loading on pavement are not given in section 07-04-00.
Because the relationship between the aircraft weight, the center of gravity and the landing gear
loading on the pavement is not strictly linear, it cannot be shown in chart format. But you can
find in section 07-03-00 the maximum vertical and horizontal pavement loads for some critical
conditions at the tire/ground interfaces for all the operational weight variants of the aircraft.
For questions that are related to landing gear loading on pavement, contact Airbus.
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7-5-0 Flexible Pavement Requirements - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Design Method
1. The flexible pavement requirements curves as per as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Design
Method are not given in section 07-05-00 since the related data is available through free
software.
Sections 07-02-00 and 07-03-00 give all the inputs data required for the use of such software.
NOTE : The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Design Method for flexible pavements is being
gradually superseded by mechanistic-empirical design methods mostly relying on
Linear Elastic Analysis (LEA). The number of parameters considered by such methods
is not applicable for a chart format and the use of dedicated pavement-design software
is necessary.
For questions that are related to the flexible pavement requirements, contact Airbus.
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1. The Load Classification Number (LCN) curves are not given in section 07-06-00 since the LCN
system for the reporting pavement strength is old and are replaced by the ICAO recommended
ACN/PCN system in 1983 and ACR/PCR system in 2020.
For questions that are related to the LCN system, contact Airbus.
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1. The rigid-pavement requirements curves as per as Portland Cement Association Design Method
are not given in section 07-07-00 since the related data is available through free software.
Sections 07-02-00 and 07-03-00 give all the inputs data required for the use of such software.
NOTE : The Portland Cement Association Design Method for rigid pavements is being
gradually superseded by mechanistic-empirical design methods mostly relying on
Finite Element Analysis (FEM). The number of parameters considered by such
methods is not applicable for a chart format and the use of dedicated pavement-design
software is necessary.
For questions that are related to the rigid pavement requirements, contact Airbus.
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1. The Load Classification Number (LCN) curves are not given in section 07-08-00 since the LCN
system for the reporting pavement strength is old and are replaced by the ICAO recommended
ACN/PCN system in 1983 and ACR/PCR system in 2020.
For questions that are related to the LCN system, contact Airbus.
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1. This section gives data about the Aircraft Classification Number (ACN) for an aircraft gross
weight in relation with standard subgrade strength values for flexible and rigid pavement.
To find the ACN of an aircraft on flexible and rigid pavement, you must know the aircraft gross
weight and the subgrade strength.
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).
For questions or specific calculation regarding ACN/PCN Reporting System, contact Airbus.
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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 - 52 000 kg)/(MRW - 52 000
kg)
Please note that the interpolation error may reach 5% to 10%.
As an approximation, use a linear interpolation in order to get the aircraft weight at the pavement
PCN using the following equation:
- Operating weight = 52 000 kg + (MRW - 52 000 kg) x (PCN - ACN min)/(ACN max - ACN
min)
Please note that the interpolation error may reach up to 5%.
With ACN max = ACN calculated at the MRW in the table and with ACN min = ACN calculated at
52 000 kg.
For questions or specific calculation regarding ACN/PCN Reporting System, contact Airbus.
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ACN Table
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FIGURE-7-9-0-991-028-A01
7-9-0
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1. The ACR/PCR system has been developed by the ICAO to overcome the deficiencies of the
ACN/PCN system. Significant advances in pavement design methods had occurred since its
development in the late 1970s early 1980s, leading to inconsistencies with the pavement-
strength-rating system.
The ACR/PCR system entails new procedures for the determination of both the ACR and the
PCR that are consistent with the current pavement design procedures. This allows to capture
the effects of the improved characteristics of new pavement materials as well as modern landing
gear configurations, thus leading to an improved accuracy.
This section gives data about the Aircraft Classification Rating (ACR) for the maximum ramp
weight in relation with standard subgrade strength values for flexible and rigid pavement.
To determine the ACR at other aircraft gross weight, use the official ICAO-ACR software.
NOTE : An aircraft with an ACR equal to or less than the reported PCR can operate on that
pavement, subject to any limitation on the tire pressure. (Ref: ICAO Aerodrome Design
Manual, Part 3, Third Edition 2020).
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ACR Table
A321-100
@A321
78 400 47.8 1.28 480 510 530 540 370 400 440 490
WV006
A321-100 80 400 47.8 1.36 510 530 550 560 380 410 450 510
WV007
FIGURE-7-10-0-991-001-A01
A321-100 89 400 47.5 1.46 580 600 620 640 440 470 520 580
WV008
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ACR Table
A321-200 1.36
83 400 47.7 530 550 570 590 400 430 470 530
WV007
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A321-200
WV008 (CG 40.51%) 80 400 47.8 1.36 500 530 550 560 380 410 450 510
A321-200
80 400 47.7 1.36 500 530 540 380 410 450 510
FIGURE-7-10-0-991-002-A01
WV008 (CG 39.71%) 560
A321-200
WV009 (CG 40.08%) 78 400 47.7 1.28 480 510 520 540 370 400 440 490
A321-200
WV009 (CG 39.21%) 78 400 47.6 1.28 480 500 520 540 370 400 430 490
A321-200
7-10-0
WV010 85 400 47.6 1.39 540 570 590 600 410 440 490 550
A321-200
WV011 93 900 47.6 1.50 620 640 660 680 470 500 550 630
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ACR FOR ACR FOR
LOAD ON TIRE RIGID PAVEMENT FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT
WEIGHT ALL UP ONE MAIN SUBGRADES - MPa SUBGRADES - MPa
VARIANT MASS (kg) GEAR LEG PRESSURE
(MPa) HIGH MEDIUM LOW ULTRA-LOW HIGH MEDIUM LOW ULTRA-LOW
(%)
200 120 80 50 200 120 80 50
**ON A/C A321neo A321neo-ACF
A321NEO
WV050 89 400 47.8 1.46 580 610 620 640 440 470 520 590
(CG 38.02%)
A321NEO
WV050 89 400 47.6 1.46 580 610 620 640 440 470 520 590
(CG 37%)
A321NEO
WV051 89 400 47.8 1.46 580 610 620 640 440 470 520 590
(CG 38.02%)
A321NEO
WV051 89 400 47.6 1.46 580 610 620 640 440 470 520 590
(CG 37%)
ACR Table
(Sheet 1 of 2)
A321NEO
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93 900 47.6 1.50 620 640 660 680 470 500 550 630
WV052
A321NEO
93 900 47.6 1.50 620 640 660 680 470 500 550 630
WV053
FIGURE-7-10-0-991-011-A01
A321NEO
WV056 92 900 47.7 1.50 610 640 650 670 460 500 550 620
(CG 37.12%)
A321NEO
WV056 92 900 47.6 1.50 610 640 650 670 460 500 550 620
(CG 37%)
7-10-0
A321NEO
WV063 91 400 47.7 1.50 600 630 640 660 450 490 540 610
(CG 37.5%)
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ACR Table
(Sheet 2 of 2)
FIGURE-7-10-0-991-011-A01
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ACR Table
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FIGURE-7-10-0-991-012-A01
7-10-0
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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.
N_AC_080000_1_0040101_01_00
Scaled Drawing
FIGURE-8-0-0-991-004-A01
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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.
N_AC_080000_1_0070101_01_00
Scaled Drawing
FIGURE-8-0-0-991-007-A01
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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.
N_AC_080000_1_0080101_01_00
Scaled Drawing
FIGURE-8-0-0-991-008-A01
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XLR
MAR 2022
SHEET 2/2
ACF /
/
N_AC_100000_1_0650101_01_00
Front Page
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-065-A01
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ELT
FR64
ELT ANTENNA
B
B
261BC
Z260
Z120
A
A
BAT-2
BAT-1
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02
01
01
02
01
02
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Wheel/Brake Overheat
Wheel Safety Area (Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-045-A01
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Wheel/Brake Overheat
Recommendations (Sheet 2 of 2)
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-045-A01
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AFRP + CFRP
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Composite Materials
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-046-A01
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AFRP + CFRP
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B
B
A
A
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DOOR 4 SINGLE or DUAL LANE SLIDE
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-048-A01
Emergency Evacuation Devices
-3
-6
10-0-0
-9 GRID EQUALS 1 m (3.28 ft) IN REALITY
AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
NOTE:
- LH SHOWN, RH SYMMETRICAL.
- DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE.
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COCKPIT ESCAPE
ROPE
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-060-A01
WINDOW OPENING WITH THE ESCAPE ROPE
0
-3
10-0-0
-6
NOTE:
- LH SHOWN, RH SYMMETRICAL.
- DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE.
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C
WARNING LIGHTS
A
C
B
B
TYPICAL
DOOR OPENING:
A
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OVERWING EMERGENCY DOOR
B
B
**ON A/C A321neo
SMALL HATCH
1- PRESS FIRST
2- PRESS DOWN
TO OPEN
A VENT FLAP
CAUTION
EXIT
WARNING
AUTOMATIC DOOR
STAY CLEAR OF DOOR PATH
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FIGURE-10-0-0-991-063-A01
F
10-0-0
W A FWD B
D
LH SHOWN LH SHOWN
RH SYMMETRICAL RH SYMMETRICAL
WARNING:
DOOR SWINGS OUT AND PUT HOLD YOUR BODY AGAINST DOOR WHILE OPENING OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR.
OPERATION:
1 - PUSH THE SMALL HATCH WHICH WILL UNLOCK THE VENT FLAP.
2 - THE VENT FLAP IS FREE TO BE ROTATED AND DRIVE THE MECHANISM IN THE SAME WAY AS THE INNER HANDLE.
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134AR /154AR
D
TYPICAL
A
C
D
HANDLE
DOOR
C
A
198CB
B
A
B
198CB
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A
C
D E
121AL
FLT INT
EXT PWR
108VU
AGENT 1 AGENT 2 AGENT 1 AGENT 2
APU FIRE
F SQUIB SQUIB SQUIB SQUIB F NOT IN USE AVAIL CKPT CALL ADIRU & APU FIRE
**ON A/C A321-100 A321-200 A321neo
45VU TYPICAL
A 108VU TYPICAL
COMMERCIAL BAT 1 1 BAT 2 BAT 2 35VU
DC BUS 1 DC BUS 2 B
FAULT FAULT
AC ESS FEED
OFF V OFF OFF V
22VU
FAULT CARGO
E GALY & CAB ALTN E HOT AIR AFT ISOL VALVE
AC BUS 1 AC ESS BUS AC BUS 2
A FAULT FAULT
L BUS TIE L
Control Panels
U OFF OFF
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E OFF T A E
O U IDG 2 AFT
C GEN 1 APU GEN T EXT PWR GEN 2 C
IDG 1 OFF
O
FAULT FAULT AVAIL FAULT FAULT
FAULT
OFF OFF ON OFF
COLD HOT
DISCH
CARGO SMOKE DISCH
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-051-A01
FWD AFT
TEST
TYPICAL SMOKE SMOKE
35VU DISCH DISCH
C VENTILATION
BLOWER EXTRACT CAB FANS
A A
ANTI ICE CABIN PRESS 25VU FAULT U FAULT U
PROBE/WINDOW
WING ENG 1 ENG 2 MAN V/S CTL MODE SEL LDG ELEV AUTO DITCHING OVRD T OVRD T OFF
HEAT O O
A UP A
FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT ENG
U U
MAIN START
ON ON ON ON T ON T 1 2
O O
ON
ON
10-0-0
OVHD INTEG LT ON ON
EXT LT APU INT LT
STROBE BEACON WING NAV & LOGO STBY COMPASS DOME ANN LT
ON ON ON BRT TEST MASTER 1 ENG MASTER 2
A MASTER SW WIPER RAIN RPLNT
OFF
U DIM BRT
ON ON
T FAULT SLOW
OFF DIM ENG MODE
ENG
O ON
OFF BRT NORM
OFF OFF 1 2 OFF
IGN
OFF OFF OFF OFF CRANK START
SIGNS FAST
RWY TURN OFF SEAT BELTS NO SMOKING
ON LAND NOSE START ON ON EMER EXIT LT FIRE FIRE
L R
T.O ON FAULT FAULT
ON A TYPICAL
AVAIL
TAXI U ARM 1 2
OFF T OFF
AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
ON
OFF O OFF
RETRACT
OFF OFF OFF
ENG TYPICAL
25VU TYPICAL 22VU MASTER
D E F
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SPRING B
FR80
FR84
315AL
316AR
**ON A/C A321-100 A321-200 A321neo
DOOR
HANDLE STRUCTURE
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FIGURE-10-0-0-991-052-A01
TYPICAL
10-0-0
AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
2 - PULL THE HANDLE TO MOVE THE ACCESS DOOR DOWN TO ITS VERTICAL POSITION.
3 - PUSH THE HANDLE OUTBOARD TO MOVE THE ACCESS DOOR TO ITS OVERCENTER POSITION.
4 - THE SPRING OF THE DOOR MECHANISM HOLDS THE DOOR IN THE FULLY OPEN POSITION.
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**ON A/C A321-100 A321-200
VT AP HT D4 D3 D2 D1 CP1
C3 F4 C2 F2 BF1 F3 F1 C1
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FIGURE-10-0-0-991-053-A01
47 000 kg 47 000 kg 47 000 kg
A/C (103 617 lb) A/C (103 617 lb) A/C (103 617 lb)
CONFIGURATION AFT CG (25%) CONFIGURATION AFT CG (25%) CONFIGURATION AFT CG (25%)
m ft m ft m ft
D1 3.50 11.48 F1 1.84 6.04 FT1 2.75 9.02
D2 3.57 11.71 F2 1.99 6.53 FT2 3.18 10.43
10-0-0
D3 4.01 13.16 F3 5.98 19.62 FT3 3.52 11.55
FUSELAGE
DOORS D4 3.73 12.24 F4 6.13 20.11 W1 4.88 16.01
WINGS
C1 2.10 6.89 BF1 1.76 5.77 W2 3.91 12.83
C2 2.26 7.41 CP1 4.30 14.11 W3 6.82 22.38
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VT HT D4 C3 F4 C2 D3 D2 F3 D1 CP1
AP F2 BF1 F1 C1
R N1
DIMENSIONS ARE RELATED TO AIRCRAFT WEIGHT AND CG CONFIGURATION
47 000 kg 47 000 kg 47 000 kg
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-068-A01
A/C (103 617 lb) A/C (103 617 lb) A/C (103 617 lb)
CONFIGURATION CG (25%) CONFIGURATION CG (25%) CONFIGURATION CG (25%)
m ft m ft m ft
D1 3.50 11.48 F1 1.84 6.04 FT1 2.75 9.02
D2 3.57 11.71 F2 1.99 6.53 FT2 3.18 10.43
10-0-0
FUSELAGE WINGS
DOORS D4 3.73 12.24 F4 6.13 20.11 W1 6.82 22.38
C1 2.10 6.89 BF1 1.76 5.77 W2 4.18 13.71
C2 2.26 7.41 CP1 4.30 14.11 R 0.60 1.97
C3 2.33 7.64 ENGINE/ N1 (CFM LEAP-1A) 0.58 1.90 HT 5.58 18.31
NACELLE N1 (PW 1100G) TAILPLANE AP 4.86 15.94
0.58 1.90
VT 12.10 39.70
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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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VT HT D5 C3 F4 C2 D4 D3 D2 F3 D1 CP1
AP F2 BF1 F1 C1
R N1
DIMENSIONS ARE RELATED TO AIRCRAFT WEIGHT AND CG CONFIGURATION
47 000 kg 47 000 kg 47 000 kg
(103 617 lb) (103 617 lb) (103 617 lb)
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-069-A01
A/C A/C A/C
CONFIGURATION CG (25%) CONFIGURATION CG (25%) CONFIGURATION CG (25%)
m ft m ft m ft
D1 3.487 11.480 F1 1.809 5.935 FT1 3.680 8.793
D2 3.949 11.710 F2 1.898 6.227 FT2 3.112 10.210
10-0-0
DOORS D4 4.033 12.240 F4 6.041 19.819 W1 6.777 22.234
D5 3.624 11.890 BF1 1.687 5.535 W2 4.137 13.574
C1 2.100 6.890 CP1 4.298 14.101 R 0.600 1.969
C2 2.260 7.410 N1 (PW) 0.741 2.431 HT 5.450 17.880
C3 2.330 7.640 N1 (PW 1100) TAILPLANE AP 4.730 15.518
ENGINE/ 0.532 1.745
VT 11.968 39.265
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