Airbus Aircraft Characteristics - A321 Ch.5
Airbus Aircraft Characteristics - A321 Ch.5
Airbus Aircraft Characteristics - A321 Ch.5
TERMINAL SERVICING
These ramp layouts show typical arrangements only. Each operator will have its own specific
requirements/regulations for positioning and operation on the ramp.
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The Stand Safety Line delimits the Aircraft Safety Area (minimum distance 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
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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
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The Stand Safety Line delimits the Aircraft Safety Area (minimum distance of 7.5 m from the
aircraft). No vehicle must be parked in this area before complete stop of the aircraft (wheel chocks in
position on landing gears).
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FEET
0 5 10 15 20
0 2 4 6 8 TOW AS
METERS
ULD
PU
G
PBB
CAT
LD CL
AC
FUEL
ULD
LD CL
WV CB
CAT
BULK
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Deplaning:
- 185 pax at door L1
- Deplaning rate = 20 pax/min per door
- Priority deplaning for premium passengers.
Boarding:
- 185 pax at door L1
- Boarding rate = 12 pax/min per door
- Last Pax Seating allowance (LPS) + headcounting = +2 min.
B. CARGO
2 cargo loaders + 1 belt loader.
Opening door + equipment positioning = +2 min.
Equipment removal + closing door = +1.5 min.
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TRT: 52 min
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
DEPLANING/BOARDING AT L1
HEADCOUNTING
CATERING AT R1
CATERING AT R2
CLEANING AVAILABLE TIME
CARGO FWD CC
CARGO AFT CC
BULK
REFUELING
POTABLE WATER SERVICING
TOILET SERVICING
GSE POSITIONING/REMOVAL
ACTIVITY
CRITICAL PATH
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Deplaning:
- 110 pax at door L1
- 110 pax at door L2
- Deplaning rate = 18 pax/min per door.
Boarding:
- 110 pax at door L1
- 110 pax at door L2
- Boarding rate = 12 pax/min per door
- Last Pax Seating allowance (LPS) + headcounting = +2 min.
B. CARGO
2 cargo loaders.
Opening door + equipment positioning = +2 min.
Equipment removal + closing door = +1.5 min.
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D. CLEANING
Cleaning is performed in available time.
E. CATERING
One catering truck for servicing the galleys as required.
F. GROUND HANDLING/GENERAL SERVICING
Start of operations:
- Bridges/stairs: t0 = 0
- Other equipment: t = t0 + 1 min.
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TRT: 23 min
0 5 10 15 20 25
DEPLANING/BOARDING AT L1
DEPLANING/BOARDING AT L2
HEADCOUNTING
CARGO FWD CC
CARGO AFT CC
REFUELING
TOILET SERVICING
GSE POSITIONING/REMOVAL
ACTIVITY
CRITICAL PATH
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12 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
(16.63 ft) On Centerline (3.08 ft)
leg:
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
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A
RIB20
RIB19
F
W
B D
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FR12
A FR14
Z822
PR
ES
S
A/C STRUCTURE
GROUNDING
GROUNDING (EARTHING) POINT
(EARTHING) CABLE
B
FWD
C
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PHONE JACK
GROUNDING (EARTHING) POINT
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DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
ACCESS
AFT OF NOSE FROM
LH SIDE RH SIDE
GROUND
Green System: 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
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
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DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
ACCESS
AFT OF NOSE FROM
LH SIDE RH SIDE
GROUND
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)
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
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)
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DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
ACCESS
AFT OF NOSE FROM
LH SIDE RH SIDE
GROUND
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
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FR47 A
198CB FR50
GROUND GROUND
DELIVERY HAND PUMP SUCTION
CONNECTION LEVER CONNECTION
RESERVOIR A
DEPRESSURIZATION
VALVE
FWD
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B
Z195
C
A 195BB
A
RAT RETRACTED
195CB
GROUND
B
RAT EXTENDED
C
NOTE:
01 FOR A318, A319 AND A320
02 FOR A321 N_AC_050403_1_0070101_01_00
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NOTE : Make sure that for connectors featuring micro switches, the connector is chamfered to
properly engage in the receptacle.
B. Power Supply:
- Three-phase, 115/200V, 400 Hz.
C. Electrical Connectors for Servicing:
- AC outlets: HUBBELL 5258
- DC outlets: HUBBELL 7472.
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121AL
108VU
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2. Technical Specifications
- One 3/8 in. MIL-DTL 7891 standard service connection.
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FR9
Z125
812
A
FR12
FR9 A
OXYGEN FILLING
PORT
OXYGEN FILLING
INDICATOR
TEST PORT
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2. Refuel/Defuel Connectors
DISTANCE
POSITION FROM AIRCRAFT
ACCESS MEAN HEIGHT
AFT OF NOSE CENTERLINE
FROM GROUND
LH SIDE RH SIDE
Refuel/Defuel
Coupling, Left:
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.
B. Refuel Pressure:
- Maximum Pressure: 3.45 bar (50 psi).
C. Average Flow Rate:
- 1250 l/min (330 US gal/min).
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REFUEL/DEFUEL
CONTROL PANEL
FUEL QTY
kg x 1000
HI LVL
LEFT CTR RIGHT
REFUEL VALVES
OPEN OPEN OPEN
NORM NORM NORM
SHUT SHUT SHUT
OFF
DEFUEL / XFR
OPEN LTS NORM
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RIB14
RIB15
LEADING
EDGE
WING FRONT
SPAR
40QM
41QM
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RIB19
RIB20
ADAPTER
(REF ONLY)
GROUND CONNECTION
(REF ONLY)
44QM
(45QM)
F
W A
D
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Z500 (Z600)
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:
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A. Connector:
- One standard 3 in. ISO 2026 connection.
2. Low Pressure Air Connector
DISTANCE
ACCESS FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE MEAN HEIGHT
AFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE FROM GROUND
LP Connector: 16.72 m 1.11 m 1.73 m
-
Access Door 191CB (54.86 ft) (3.64 ft) (5.68 ft)
A. Connector:
- One standard 8 in. SAE AS4262 connection.
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FR34 FR36
191CB
191DB
HP CONNECTOR
A
LP CONNECTOR
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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)
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A B
437BL (ENGINE 1)
447BL (ENGINE 2) FWD A
OIL IN
VENT
OIL LEVEL
TRANSMITTER
(OPTIONAL)
ANTISIPHON
DEVICE
SIGHT WINDOW
PRESSURE NIPPLE
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A B
OVER A 2
FULL
4
B 3
ADD
OIL
ADD
OIL C A
NOTE: A IF THE OIL LEVEL IS ABOVE
THE YELLOW BAND, OIL SERVICING
IS REQUIRED.
CFM56 B IF THE OIL LEVEL IS WITHIN
THE GREEN AND YELLOW BANDS,
SIGHT GLASS OIL SERVICING IS NOT REQUIRED.
C IF THE OIL LEVEL IS BELOW
THE GREEN BAND, OIL SERVICING
B IS REQUIRED.
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STARTER
DRAIN PORT
AND MAGNETIC
PLUG
OVERFLOW
PLUG
OIL FILLER
PLUG
A
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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
PNEUMATIC STARTER POINT
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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A
FR29
133AL DRAIN CONTROL
HANDLE
B
171AL FR28
DRAIN PORT
FILL/DRAIN
CONTROL HANDLE
OVERFLOW PORT
A
POTABLEWATER DRAIN PANEL
FR66 FR65
FILL/DRAIN PORT
GROUND AIRPRESSURE
CONNECTION
B
POTABLEWATER SERVICE PANEL
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A
B
Z170 FR68
FR65
POTABLE WATER
TANK
FILL/DRAIN
LINE
B
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Z172
FR66 FR65
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Z170
FR68
WASTE TANK
FR65
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A. Air data (discharge temperature, absolute discharge pressure) are given at the HPGC.
B. For a given OAT the following charts are used to determine an acceptable combination for air
discharge temperature, absolute discharge pressure and mass flow rate.
C. This section addresses requirements for the ASU only, and is not representative of the start
performance of the aircraft using the APU or engine cross bleed procedure.
D. To protect the A/C, the charts feature, if necessary:
- The maximum discharge pressure at the HPGC
- The maximum discharge temperature at the HPGC.
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AIRFLOW (lb/min)
140
60
130
55 120
50 110
45 100
35 40 45 50
ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (psia)
50
ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (psia)
45
40
35
45 35 25 15 5 5 15 25 35 45 55
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE OAT ( C)
40 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE OAT ( F)
ASU DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE:
100 C (212 F)
150 C (302 F)
220 C (428 F) MAX.
EXAMPLE:
FOR AN OAT OF 15 C (59 F) AND AN ASU PROVIDING A DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE OF 220 C (428 F)
AT HPGC:
THE REQUIRED PRESSURE AT HPGC IS 41 psia
THE REQUIRED AIRFLOW AT A/C CONNECTION IS 49.5 kg/min.
NOTE:
IN CASE THE ACTUAL DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE OF THE ASU DIFFERS SUBSTANTIALLY FROM THE
ONES GIVEN IN THE CHARTS, A SIMPLE INTERPOLATION (LINEAR) IS SUFFICIENT TO DETERMINE THE
REQUIRED AIR DATA. N_AC_050500_1_0160101_01_00
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AIRFLOW (lb/min)
160
70
150
65
140
60 130
55 120
50 110
45 100
35 40 45 50 55 60 65
ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (psia)
65
60
ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (psia)
55
50
45
40
35
50 40 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE OAT ( C)
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65
140
AIRFLOW (kg/min)
AIRFLOW (lb/min)
60
130
55 120
50 110
45 100
35 40 45 50
ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (psia)
50
ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (psia)
45
40
35
45 35 25 15 5 5 15 25 35 45 55
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE OAT ( C)
40 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE OAT ( F)
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170
75
AIRFLOW (kg/min)
160
AIRFLOW (lb/min)
70
150
65
140
60
130
55
40 45 50 55
ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (psia)
55
ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (psia)
50
45
40
45 35 25 15 5 5 15 25 35 45
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE OAT ( C)
40 20 0 20 40 60 80 100
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE OAT ( F)
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A. The air flow rates and temperature requirements for the GSE, provided in Sections 5.6 and 5.7,
are given at A/C ground connection.
NOTE : The cooling capacity of the equipment (kW) is only indicative and is not sufficient by
itself to ensure the performance (outlet temperature and flow rate combinations are
the requirements needed for ground power). An example of cooling capacity
calculation is given in Section 5.7.
NOTE : The maximum air flow is driven by pressure limitation at the ground connection.
B. For temperatures at ground connection below 2 C (35.6 F) (Subfreezing), the ground
equipment shall be compliant with the Airbus document Subfreezing PCA Carts - Compliance
Document for Suppliers (contact Airbus to obtain this document) defining all the requirements
with which Subfreezing Pre-Conditioning Air equipment must comply to allow its use on Airbus
aircraft. These requirements are in addition to the functional specifications included in the IATA
AHM997.
2. Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements
This section provides the ground pneumatic power requirements for:
- Heating (pull up) the cabin, initially at OAT, up to 21 C (69.8 F) (see FIGURE
5-6-0-991-001-A)
- Cooling (pull down) the cabin, initially at OAT, down to 27 C (80.6 F) (see FIGURE
5-6-0-991-002-A).
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PULL UP PERFORMANCE
1.4
MAXIMUM AIRFLOW 3.0
1.3
AIRFLOW AT GC (kg/s)
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
N_AC_050600_1_0020101_01_00
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These settings are not intended to be used for operation (they are not a substitute for the settings
given in the AMM). They are based on theoretical simulations and give the picture of a real steady
state.
The purpose of the air conditioning (cooling) operation (described in the AMM) is to maintain the
cabin temperature below 27 C (80.6 F) during boarding (therefore it is not a steady state).
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COOLING/HEATING PERFORMANCE
1.4
3.0
MAXIMUM AIRFLOW (RECIRCULATION FANS OFF)
1.2
2.5
MAXIMUM AIRFLOW
(RECIRCULATION
AIRFLOW AT GC (kg/s)
AIRFLOW AT GC (lb/s)
FANS ON)
1.0
H
SETTINGS NOT
INTENDED TO BE USED 2.0
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.
2. Towbar design guidelines
The aircraft towbar shall comply with the following standards:
- ISO 8267-1, Aircraft - Towbar Attachment Fitting - Interface Requirements - Part 1: Main Line
Aircraft,
- SAE AS 1614, Main Line Aircraft Towbar Attach Fitting Interface,
- SAE ARP 1915, Aircraft Towbar,
- ISO 9667, Aircraft Ground Support Equipment - Towbar - Connection to Aircraft and Tractor,
- EN 12312-7, Aircraft Ground Support Equipment - Specific Requirements - Part 7: Aircraft
Movement Equipment,
- IATA Airport Handling Manual AHM 958, Functional Specification for an Aircraft Towbar.
A conventional type towbar is required which should be equipped with a damping system (to protect
the nose gear against jerks) and with towing shear pins:
- A traction shear pin calibrated at 9 425 daN (21 188 lbf),
- A torsion pin calibrated at 826 m.daN (6 092 lbf.ft).
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10
.8
BREAKAWAY RESISTANCE 4%
E =0
0.57
85
1.5% SLOPE 80
ONCRE
1 ENGINE ON 75
E =
6.5 70
65
CRET
.2
DRY C
=0
5
CON
OW
SN
WET
05
RD
= 0.
ICE
HA
11.47
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 0 1 2 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
EXAMPLE HOW TO DETERMINE THE MASS REQUIREMENT TO TOW A 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 YCOORDINATE OBTAINED IS THE NECESSARY DRAWBAR PULL FOR THE TRACTOR (6 500 kg),
SEARCH THE INTERSECTION WITH THE "WET CONCRETE" LINE.
THE OBTAINED XCOORDINATE IS THE TOTAL TRACTION WHEEL LOAD (11 470 kg).
NOTE:
USE A TRACTOR WITH A LIMITED DRAWBAR PULL TO PREVENT LOADS ABOVE THE TOWBAR SHEARPIN
CAPACITY. N_AC_050800_1_0010401_01_05
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10
.8
BREAKAWAY RESISTANCE 4%
E =0
90 95
1.5% SLOPE 90
E =
85
1 ENGINE ON 80
5.7 75
70
CRET
.2
DRY C
65
=0
5
CON
OW
SN
WET
RD
05
= 0.
HA
ICE
10.03
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 0 1 2 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
EXAMPLE HOW TO DETERMINE THE MASS REQUIREMENT TO TOW A A321 AT 90 000 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 (90 000 kg),
FROM THIS POINT DRAW A PARALLEL LINE TO THE REQUIRED SLOPE PERCENTAGE (1.5%),
FROM THE POINT OBTAINED DRAW A STRAIGHT HORIZONTAL LINE UNTIL No. OF ENGINES AT IDLE = 2,
FROM THIS POINT DRAW A PARALLEL LINE TO THE REQUESTED No. OF ENGINES (1),
FROM THIS POINT DRAW A STRAIGHT HORIZONTAL LINE TO THE DRAWBAR PULL AXIS,
THE YCOORDINATE OBTAINED IS THE NECESSARY DRAWBAR PULL FOR THE TRACTOR (5 700 kg),
SEARCH THE INTERSECTION WITH THE "WET CONCRETE" LINE.
THE OBTAINED XCOORDINATE IS THE TOTAL TRACTION WHEEL LOAD (10 030 kg).
NOTE:
USE A TRACTOR WITH A LIMITED DRAWBAR PULL TO PREVENT LOADS ABOVE THE TOWBAR SHEARPIN
CAPACITY. N_AC_050800_1_0010701_01_00
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10
.8
BREAKAWAY RESISTANCE 4%
E =0
90 95
1.5% SLOPE 90
E =
85
1 ENGINE ON 80
5.7 75
70
CRET
.2
DRY C
65
=0
5
CON
OW
SN
WET
RD
05
= 0.
HA
ICE
10.03
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 0 1 2 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
EXAMPLE HOW TO DETERMINE THE MASS REQUIREMENT TO TOW A A321 AT 90 000 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 (90 000 kg),
FROM THIS POINT DRAW A PARALLEL LINE TO THE REQUIRED SLOPE PERCENTAGE (1.5%),
FROM THE POINT OBTAINED DRAW A STRAIGHT HORIZONTAL LINE UNTIL No. OF ENGINES AT IDLE = 2,
FROM THIS POINT DRAW A PARALLEL LINE TO THE REQUESTED No. OF ENGINES (1),
FROM THIS POINT DRAW A STRAIGHT HORIZONTAL LINE TO THE DRAWBAR PULL AXIS,
THE YCOORDINATE OBTAINED IS THE NECESSARY DRAWBAR PULL FOR THE TRACTOR (5 700 kg),
SEARCH THE INTERSECTION WITH THE "WET CONCRETE" LINE.
THE OBTAINED XCOORDINATE IS THE TOTAL TRACTION WHEEL LOAD (10 030 kg).
NOTE:
USE A TRACTOR WITH A LIMITED DRAWBAR PULL TO PREVENT LOADS ABOVE THE TOWBAR SHEARPIN
CAPACITY. N_AC_050800_1_0010702_01_00
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