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AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS
AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING

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Issue: Jul 01/02

Rev: May 01/14

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CHAPTER 1
Section 1-1
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Purpose

Section 1-2
Subject 1-2-0

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Glossary

CHAPTER 2
Section 2-1
Subject 02-01-00

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Subject 2-1-1

General Aircraft Characteristics Data

Section 2-2
Subject 2-2-0
General Aircraft Dimensions
FIGURE General Aircraft Dimensions Wing Tip Fence
Section 2-3
Subject 2-3-0

DESCRIPTIONS OF CHANGE

DESCRIPTION TITLE UPDATED


PART EFFECTIVITY
ADDED/REVISED/DELETED

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REVISED ILLUSTRATIONS TO SHOW THE


DIMENSIONS ON WING AND HTP.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED

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Ground Clearances
FIGURE Ground Clearances

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FIGURE Ground Clearances - Ground


Clearances with Sharklets

NOTE AMENDED
DELETED THE GROUND CLEARANCE
DIMENSIONS OF MRW (59T) IN THE
TABLE. IMPROVED LAYOUT.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED
DELETED THE GROUND CLEARANCE
DIMENSIONS OF MRW (59T) IN THE
TABLE. IMPROVED LAYOUT.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED
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FIGURE Ground Clearances - Flaps and
Flap Track Fairings When Flaps Fully
Extended
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Flap Track
Fairings Up
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Aileron
Down
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Aileron Up
and Spoilers 1 to 5 Extended

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ILLUSTRATION REVISED

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE Ground Clearances - Slats


Extended
Section 2-4
Subject 02-04-00

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DESCRIPTIONS OF CHANGE

Interior Arrangements - Plan View

DESCRIPTION TITLE UPDATED

FIGURE Interior Arrangements - Plan


View - Typical Configuration - SingleClass, High Density

ADDED INTERIOR ARRANGEMENTS PLAN VIEW TO THE TITLE.


ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE Interior Arrangements - Plan


View - Typical Configuration - Two-Class

ADDED INTERIOR ARRANGEMENTS PLAN VIEW TO THE TITLE.


ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Section 2-5
Subject 2-5-0

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Interior Arrangements - Cross Section

DESCRIPTION TITLE UPDATED

FIGURE Interior Arrangements - Cross


Section - Typical Configuration

FIGURE Interior Arrangements - Cross


Section - Economy Class, 6 Abreast Wider Aisle
FIGURE Interior Arrangements - Cross
Section - First-Class

REVISED TITLE TO INTERIOR


ARRANGEMENTS - CROSS SECTION.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED
REVISED TITLE TO INTERIOR
ARRANGEMENTS - CROSS SECTION.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED
REVISED TITLE TO INTERIOR
ARRANGEMENTS - CROSS SECTION.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Section 2-6
Subject 2-6-0

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Cargo Compartments
FIGURE Cargo Compartments Locations, Dimensions and Loading
Combinations
Section 2-7
Subject 2-7-0

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FIGURE Door Identification and Location


- Door Identification

FIGURE Doors Clearances - Forward


Passenger / Crew Doors

Emergency Exits
FIGURE Doors Clearances - Emergency
Exits
Subject 2-7-3

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FIGURE Doors Clearances - Aft Passenger


/ Crew Doors

FIGURE Door Clearances - Forward Cargo


Compartment Door

IMPROVED LAYOUT.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Aft Cargo Compartment Door

FIGURE Doors Clearances - Aft Cargo


Compartment Door

Main Landing Gear Doors

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Forward Cargo Compartment Door

Subject 2-7-7

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

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Subject 2-7-5

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Aft Passenger / Crew Doors

Subject 2-7-4

DESCRIPTION TITLE UPDATED


NOTE AMENDED
ADDED ILLUSTRATIONS FOR DOOR
IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED

Forward Passenger / Crew Doors

Subject 2-7-2

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

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Door Clearances

Subject 2-7-1

DESCRIPTIONS OF CHANGE

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

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FIGURE Doors Clearances - Main Landing
Gear Doors
Subject 2-7-8

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Radome
FIGURE Doors Clearances - Radome
Subject 2-7-9

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APU and Nose Landing Gear Doors

FIGURE Doors Clearances - APU and


Nose Landing Gear Doors

Section 2-8
Subject 2-8-0

DESCRIPTIONS OF CHANGE

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

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Escape Slides

FIGURE Escape Slides - Location

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE Escape Slides - Dimensions

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Section 2-9
Subject 2-9-0

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Landing Gear

CROSS REFERENCED DOCUMENTARY


UNIT ADDED/REVISED/DELETED

FIGURE Landing Gear - Main Landing


Gear - Twin-Wheel

FIGURE Landing Gear - Main Landing


Gear Dimensions - Twin-Wheel
FIGURE Landing Gear - Nose Landing
Gear

DELETED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION


STANDARD MS28889 IN SHEET 2.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED
ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE Landing Gear - Nose Landing


Gear Dimensions
Landing Gear Maintenance Pits

FIGURE Landing Gear Maintenance Pits Maintenance Pit Envelopes

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE Landing Gear Maintenance Pits Maintenance Pit Envelopes

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Section 2-10

DELETED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION


STANDARD MS28889 IN SHEET 2.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED
ILLUSTRATION REVISED

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Exterior Lighting

FIGURE Exterior Lighting

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE Exterior Lighting

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE Exterior Lighting

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE Exterior Lighting

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Section 2-11
Subject 2-11-0

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Antennas and Probes Location


FIGURE Antennas and Probes - Location
Section 2-12
Subject 2-12-0

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ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Auxiliary Power Unit

FIGURE Auxiliary Power Unit - Access


Doors
FIGURE Auxiliary Power Unit - General
Layout

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Engine and Nacelle

FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Major


Dimensions - CFM56 Series Engine

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Major


Dimensions - CFM56 Series Engine

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Fan


Cowls - CFM56 Series Engine

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Thrust


Reverser Cowls - CFM56 Series Engine

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Major


Dimensions - PW 6000 Series Engine

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Nacelle


Dimensions - PW 6000 Series Engine

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Fan


Cowls - PW 6000 Series Engine

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

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FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Thrust
Reverser Halves - PW 6000 Series Engine
Section 2-13
Subject 2-13-0

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ILLUSTRATION REVISED

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Leveling, Symmetry and Alignment

FIGURE Location of the Leveling Points

Section 2-14
Subject 2-14-0

DESCRIPTIONS OF CHANGE

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

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Jacking for Maintenance

FIGURE Jacking for Maintenance Jacking Point Locations

FIGURE Jacking for Maintenance Forward Jacking Point

ADDED TABLE FOR THE LOCATION OF


JACKING POINTS AND THE MAXIMUM
ELIGIBLE LOAD ON EACH JACKING
POINT.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED
ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE Jacking for Maintenance - Wing


Jacking Points

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE Jacking for Maintenance - Safety


Stay

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE Jacking for Maintenance Jacking Design

Jacking of the Landing Gear

FIGURE Jacking of the Landing Gear MLG Jacking Point Location - Twin
Wheels
FIGURE Jacking of the Landing Gear MLG Jacking with Cantilever Jack - Twin
Wheels
FIGURE Jacking of the Landing Gear Loads at MLG Jacking Points - Twin
Wheels

UPDATED JACKING CONFIGURATION


AND CORRECTED THE POSITION OF
JACKS.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED
DESCRIPTION TITLE UPDATED
NOTE AMENDED
REVISED TITLE TO JACKING OF THE
LANDING GEAR.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED
REVISED TITLE TO JACKING OF THE
LANDING GEAR.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED
REVISED TITLE TO JACKING OF THE
LANDING GEAR.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED

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FIGURE Jacking of the Landing Gear NLG Jacking - Point Location
FIGURE Jacking of the Landing Gear Loads at NLG Jacking Points

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CHAPTER 3
Section 3-1
Subject 3-1-0

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General Information
Section 3-2
Subject 03-02-00

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Subject 3-2-1

ISA Conditions
FIGURE Payload/Range

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Section 3-3
Subject 03-03-00

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Subject 3-3-1

DESCRIPTIONS OF CHANGE
REVISED TITLE TO JACKING OF THE
LANDING GEAR.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED
REVISED TITLE TO JACKING OF THE
LANDING GEAR.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED

ADDED ILLUSTRATION TO SHOW


PAYLOAD/RANGE AT ISA CONDITIONS.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED

Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA


Conditions
FIGURE Take-Off Weight Limitation ISA Conditions - CFM56 Series Engine

DESCRIPTION TITLE UPDATED

DELETED FAR/JAR FROM THE TITLE.


ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE Take-Off Weight Limitation ISA Conditions - PW 6000 Series Engine

DELETED FAR/JAR FROM THE TITLE.


ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Subject 3-3-2

Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA +15C


(+59F) Conditions

DESCRIPTION TITLE UPDATED

FIGURE Take-Off Weight Limitation ISA +15C (+59F) Conditions - CFM56


Series Engine

DELETED FAR/JAR FROM THE TITLE.


ILLUSTRATION REVISED

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FIGURE Take-Off Weight Limitation ISA +15C (+59F) Conditions - PW
6000 Series Engine

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Section 3-4
Subject 03-04-00

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Subject 3-4-1

DESCRIPTIONS OF CHANGE
DELETED FAR/JAR FROM THE TITLE.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Landing Field Length - ISA Conditions

DESCRIPTION TITLE UPDATED

FIGURE Landing Field Length - ISA


Conditions - CFM56-5B Series Engine

FIGURE Landing Field Length - ISA


Conditions - PW 6000 Series Engine

REVISED TITLE TO LANDING FIELD


LENGTH - ISA CONDITIONS. IMPROVED
LAYOUT.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED
REVISED TITLE TO LANDING FIELD
LENGTH - ISA CONDITIONS. IMPROVED
LAYOUT.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Section 3-5
Subject 3-5-0
Final Approach Speed

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CHAPTER 4
Section 4-1
Subject 4-1-0

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General Information
Section 4-2
Subject 4-2-0

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Turning Radii

FIGURE Turning Radii, No Slip Angle

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE Turning Radii, No Slip Angle

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Section 4-3
Subject 4-3-0

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Minimum Turning Radii

FIGURE Minimum Turning Radii

Section 4-4
Subject 4-4-0

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

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Visibility from Cockpit in Static Position
FIGURE Visibility from Cockpit in Static
Position
FIGURE Binocular Visibility Through
Windows from Captain Eye Position
Section 4-5
Subject 4-5-0
Runway and Taxiway Turn Paths
Subject 4-5-1

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ILLUSTRATION REVISED

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

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135 Turn - Runway to Taxiway

FIGURE 135 Turn - Runway to Taxiway


- Cockpit Over Centerline Method

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE 135 Turn - Runway to Taxiway


- Judgemental Oversteering Method

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Subject 4-5-2

90 Turn - Runway to Taxiway

FIGURE 90 Turn - Runway to Taxiway Cockpit Over Centerline Method

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE 90 Turn - Runway to Taxiway Judgemental Oversteering Method

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Subject 4-5-3

180 Turn on a Runway

FIGURE 180 turn on a Runway - Edge


of Runway Method

Subject 4-5-4

135 Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway

FIGURE 135 Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway


- Cockpit Over Centerline Method

Subject 4-5-5

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

90 Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway

FIGURE 90 Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway


- Cockpit Over Centerline Method

Section 4-6

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

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Runway Holding Bay (Apron)

FIGURE Runway Holding Bay (Apron)

Section 4-7
Subject 4-7-0

DESCRIPTIONS OF CHANGE

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

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Minimum Line-Up Distance Corrections

DESCRIPTION TITLE UPDATED

FIGURE Minimum Line-Up Distance


Corrections - 90 Turn on Runway Entry

FIGURE Minimum Line-Up Distance


Corrections - 180 Turn on Runway Turn
Pad
FIGURE Minimum Line-Up Distance
Corrections - 180 Turn on Runway
Width
Section 4-8
Subject 4-8-0

ADDED ILLUSTRATION FOR 90 TURN


ON RUNWAY ENTRY.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED
ADDED ILLUSTRATION FOR 180 TURN
ON RUNWAY TURN PAD.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED
ADDED ILLUSTRATION FOR 180 TURN
ON RUNWAY WIDTH.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED

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Aircraft Mooring

FIGURE Aircraft Mooring

CHAPTER 5
Section 05-00
Section 5-1
Subject 05-01-00

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Subject 5-1-1

Aircraft Servicing Arrangements


Subject 5-1-2

DESCRIPTION TITLE UPDATED

Typical Ramp Layout - Open Apron

FIGURE Typical Ramp Layout - Open


Apron - Bulk Loading

Subject 5-1-3

ILLUSTRATION ADDED

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Typical Ramp Layout - Gate

FIGURE Typical Ramp Layout - Gate

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

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Terminal Operations - Full Servicing Turn


Round Time
FIGURE Full Servicing Turn Round Time
Chart

Section 5-2
Subject 5-2-0

Section 5-3
Subject 5-3-0
Terminal Operations - Outstation Turn
Round Time
FIGURE Outstation Turn Round Time
Chart

REVISED TRT TO 35 MIN. UPDATED TRT


CHART AND ILLUSTRATION TITLE.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED

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DESCRIPTION TITLE UPDATED

REVISED TRT TO 21 MIN. UPDATED TRT


CHART AND ILLUSTRATION TITLE.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Section 5-4
Subject 05-04-00

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Subject 5-4-1

Ground Service Connections Layout

FIGURE Ground Service Connections


Layout

Subject 5-4-2

DESCRIPTIONS OF CHANGE

ADDED NOTE ABOUT THE LOCATION OF


ENGINE OIL SERVICING POINTS (8).
IMPROVED LAYOUT AND ADDED THE
LOCATIONS OF NACA VENT INTAKE (12)
AND OVERPRESSURE PROTECTORS (9).
ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Grounding (Earthing) Points

FIGURE Ground Service Connections Grounding (Earthing) Points - Landing


Gear

FIGURE Ground Service Connections Grounding (Earthing) Points - Wing (If


Installed)

DESCRIPTION TITLE UPDATED


NOTE AMENDED
REVISED THE ILLUSTRATION TO ADD
THE WORD EARTHING TO THE TERM
GROUNDING. IMPROVED LAYOUT.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED
ILLUSTRATION REVISED

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FIGURE Ground Service Connections Grounding (Earthing) Point - Avionics
Compartment Door-Frame
FIGURE Ground Service Connections Grounding (Earthing) Point - Engine Air
Intake (If Installed)
Subject 5-4-3

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ADDED ILLUSTRATION FOR GROUNDING
(EARTHING) POINT ON THE AVIONICS
COMPARTMENT DOOR-FRAME.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED
ADDED ILLUSTRATION FOR GROUNDING
(EARTHING) POINT ON THE ENGINE AIR
INTAKE.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED

Hydraulic System

NOTE AMENDED

FIGURE Hydraulic System - Green System


Ground Service Panel

FIGURE Hydraulic System - Blue System


Ground Service Panel

FIGURE Hydraulic System - Yellow


System Ground Service Panel

REVISED ILLUSTRATION TO LOCATE


RESERVOIR DEPRESSURIZATION
CONNECTION AND SELECTOR VALVE.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED
REVISED ILLUSTRATION TO LOCATE
RESERVOIR DEPRESSURIZATION VALVE
AND DRAIN VALVE.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED
REVISED ILLUSTRATION TO LOCATE
RESERVOIR DEPRESSURIZATION VALVE
AND HAND PUMP LEVER.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Subject 5-4-4

Electrical System

NOTE AMENDED

FIGURE Ground Service Connections External Power Receptacles

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Subject 5-4-5

Oxygen System

FIGURE Ground Service Connections Oxygen System

Subject 5-4-6
Fuel System

ADDED ILLUSTRATION FOR OXYGEN


SYSTEM SERVICING.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED

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ADDED/REVISED/DELETED

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FIGURE Ground Service Connections Refuel/Defuel Control Panel

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FIGURE Ground Service Connections Refuel/Defuel Couplings

FIGURE Ground Service Connections Overwing Gravity-Refuel Cap (If Installed)

FIGURE Ground Service Connections Overpressure Protectors and NACA Vent


Intake

Subject 5-4-7

DESCRIPTIONS OF CHANGE
REVISED ILLUSTRATION TITLE TO
REFUEL/DEFUEL CONTROL PANEL.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED
ILLUSTRATION REVISED
REVISED ILLUSTRATION TITLE TO
OVERWING GRAVITY-REFUEL CAP.
ADDED (IF INSTALLED) IN THE
ILLUSTRATION TITLE.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED
REVISED ILLUSTRATION TO SHOW THE
WING TANK OVERPRESSUREPROTECTOR.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Pneumatic System

NOTE AMENDED

FIGURE Ground Service Connections - LP


and HP Ground Connectors

ADDED ILLUSTRATION ABOUT GROUND


SERVICE CONNECTIONS FOR
PNEUMATIC SYSTEM.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED

Subject 5-4-8

Oil System

DESCRIPTION TITLE UPDATED

FIGURE Ground Service Connections Engine Oil Tank -- CFM56 Series Engine

FIGURE Ground Service Connections IDG Oil Tank -- CFM56 Series Engine

FIGURE Ground Service Connections Starter Oil Tank -- CFM56 Series Engine

FIGURE Ground Service Connections Engine Oil Tank -- PW6000 Series Engine

FIGURE Ground Service Connections IDG Oil Tank -- PW6000 Series Engine

MIGRATED OIL SYSTEM FROM


SECTION 05-04-09 TO 05-04-08.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED
MIGRATED OIL SYSTEM FROM
SECTION 05-04-09 TO 05-04-08.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED
MIGRATED OIL SYSTEM FROM
SECTION 05-04-09 TO 05-04-08.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED
MIGRATED OIL SYSTEM FROM
SECTION 05-04-09 TO 05-04-08.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED
MIGRATED OIL SYSTEM FROM
SECTION 05-04-09 TO 05-04-08.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED
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FIGURE Ground Service Connections Starter Oil Tank -- PW6000 Series Engine
FIGURE Ground Service Connections APU Oil Tank
Subject 5-4-9

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DESCRIPTIONS OF CHANGE
MIGRATED OIL SYSTEM FROM
SECTION 05-04-09 TO 05-04-08.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED
MIGRATED OIL SYSTEM FROM
SECTION 05-04-09 TO 05-04-08.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED

Potable Water System

DESCRIPTION TITLE UPDATED

FIGURE Ground Service Connections Potable Water Ground Service Panels

FIGURE Ground Service Connections Potable Water Tank Location

MIGRATED POTABLE WATER SYSTEM


FROM SECTION 05-04-08 TO 05-04-09.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED
ADDED ILLUSTRATION OF THE
POTABLE WATER TANK LOCATION.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED

Subject 5-4-10
Vacuum Toilet System
FIGURE Ground Service Connections Waste Water Ground Service Panel
FIGURE Ground Service Connections Waste Tank Location
Section 5-5
Subject 5-5-0

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NOTE AMENDED

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

ILLUSTRATION ADDED

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Engine Starting Pneumatic Requirements

CROSS REFERENCED DOCUMENTARY


UNIT ADDED/REVISED/DELETED

FIGURE Example for Use of the Charts

FIGURE Engine Starting Pneumatic


Requirements - PW 6000 Series Engine

FIGURE Engine Starting Pneumatic


Requirements - CFM56 Series Engine

ADDED ILLUSTRATION TO SHOW HOW


TO USE THE CHARTS.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED
ADDED ILLUSTRATION FOR THE PW
6000 SERIES ENGINE.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED
ADDED ILLUSTRATION FOR THE CFM56
SERIES ENGINE.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED

Subject 05-05-01

Subject 05-05-02

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Subject 05-05-03
Section 5-6
Subject 5-6-0

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Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements

FIGURE Ground Pneumatic Power


Requirements - Heating

FIGURE Ground Pneumatic Power


Requirements - Cooling

Subject 05-06-01

Subject 05-06-02

Section 5-7
Subject 5-7-0

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ADDED ILLUSTRATION OF PULL UP


PERFORMANCE FOR HEATING THE
CABIN.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED
ADDED ILLUSTRATION OF PULL DOWN
PERFORMANCE FOR COOLING THE
CABIN.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED

Preconditioned Airflow Requirements

UPDATED SCOPE FOR PRECONDITIONED


AIRFLOW REQUIREMENTS.

FIGURE Preconditioned Airflow


Requirements

REVISED THE COOLING/HEATING


PERFORMANCE GRAPH AS PER THE
NEW CONDITIONS.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Section 5-8
Subject 5-8-0

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Ground Towing Requirements

FIGURE Ground Towing Requirements

Section 5-9
Subject 5-9-0
De-Icing and External Cleaning
CHAPTER 6

CROSS REFERENCED MANUAL(S)


ADDED/REVISED/DELETED
NOTE AMENDED
IMPROVED LAYOUT AND REVISED
BREAKAWAY RESISTANCE TO 4%.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED

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NOTE AMENDED

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Section 6-1
Subject 6-1-0
Engine Exhaust Velocities and
Temperatures
Subject 6-1-1

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Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours Ground Idle Power


FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities Ground Idle Power -- CFM56 series engine

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ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities Ground Idle Power -- PW 6000 series


engine

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Subject 6-1-2

Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours Ground Idle Power


FIGURE Engine Exhaust Temperatures Ground Idle Power -- CFM56 series engine

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ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE Engine Exhaust Temperatures Ground Idle Power -- PW 6000 series


engine

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Subject 6-1-3

Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours Breakaway Power

FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities Breakaway Power -- CFM56 series engine

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities Breakaway Power -- PW 6000 series


engine

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Subject 6-1-4

Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours Breakaway Power

FIGURE Engine Exhaust Temperatures Breakaway Power -- CFM56 series engine

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

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engine
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Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours Takeoff Power


FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities Takeoff Power -- CFM56 series engine

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FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities Takeoff Power -- PW 6000 series engine

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Subject 6-1-6

Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours Takeoff Power


FIGURE Engine Exhaust Temperatures Takeoff Power -- CFM56 series engine

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FIGURE Engine Exhaust Temperatures Takeoff Power -- PW 6000 series engine

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

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Subject 6-2-0
Airport and Community Noise
Subject 6-2-1

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FIGURE Airport and Community Noise CFM56-5A Series Engine

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ADDED UNIT dB (A) IN THE TABLE.


ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE Airport and Community Noise PW 6000 Series Engine

ADDED UNIT dB (A) IN THE TABLE.


ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Section 6-3
Subject 6-3-0
Danger Areas of Engines
Subject 6-3-1
Ground Idle Power

ADDED UNIT dB (A) IN THE TABLE.


ILLUSTRATION REVISED

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FIGURE Danger Areas of the Engines PW 6000 series engine
Subject 6-3-2

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ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Takeoff Power
FIGURE Danger Areas of the Engines CFM56 series engine

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FIGURE Danger Areas of the Engines PW 6000 series engine

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Section 6-4
Subject 06-04-00

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APU - APIC & GARRETT


FIGURE Exhaust Velocities and
Temperatures - APU -- APIC &
GARRETT
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Subject 7-1-0
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Section 7-2
Subject 7-2-0

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UNIT ADDED/REVISED/DELETED

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Landing Gear Footprint

NOTE AMENDED
CROSS REFERENCED DOCUMENTARY
UNIT ADDED/REVISED/DELETED

FIGURE Landing Gear Footprint

REVISED ILLUSTRATION TO SHOW THE


LANDING GEAR FOOTPRINT DATA FOR
ALL THE WEIGHT VARIANTS.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED

Section 7-3
Subject 7-3-0

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Maximum Pavement Loads

FIGURE Maximum Pavement Loads

Section 7-4
Subject 7-4-0

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NOTE AMENDED
CROSS REFERENCED DOCUMENTARY
UNIT ADDED/REVISED/DELETED
REVISED ILLUSTRATION TO SHOW THE
MAXIMUM PAVEMENT LOADS FOR ALL
THE WEIGHT VARIANTS.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED

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NOTE AMENDED

FIGURE Landing Gear Loading on


Pavement - WV006, MRW 56 400 kg, CG
35%

FIGURE Landing Gear Loading on


Pavement - WV005, MRW 68 400 kg, CG
32%

ADDED ILLUSTRATION FOR LANDING


GEAR LOADING ON PAVEMENT FOR
WV006.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED
ADDED ILLUSTRATION FOR LANDING
GEAR LOADING ON PAVEMENT FOR
WV005.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED

Subject 07-04-01

Section 7-5
Subject 7-5-0

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Army Corps of Engineers Design Method

DESCRIPTION TITLE UPDATED


NOTE AMENDED

FIGURE Flexible Pavement Requirements


- WV006, MRW 56 400 kg, CG 35 %

FIGURE Flexible Pavement Requirements


- WV005, MRW 68 400 kg, CG 32 %

ADDED ILLUSTRATION OF FLEXIBLE


PAVEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR WV006.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED
ADDED ILLUSTRATION OF FLEXIBLE
PAVEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR WV005.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED

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Section 7-6
Subject 7-6-0

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Conversion

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FIGURE Flexible Pavement Requirements
- LCN Table

FIGURE Flexible
- LCN - WV006,
%
FIGURE Flexible
- LCN - WV005,
%
Subject 07-06-01

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Pavement Requirements
MRW 56 400 kg, CG 35

Pavement Requirements
MRW 68 400 kg, CG 32

DESCRIPTIONS OF CHANGE
ADDED ILLUSTRATION OF FLEXIBLE
PAVEMENT REQUIREMENTS - LCN
DATA.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED
ADDED ILLUSTRATION OF FLEXIBLE
PAVEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR WV006.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED
ADDED ILLUSTRATION OF FLEXIBLE
PAVEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR WV005.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED

Section 7-7
Subject 7-7-0

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Cement Association Design Method

NOTE AMENDED

FIGURE Rigid Pavement Requirements WV006, MRW 56 400 kg, CG 35 %

FIGURE Rigid Pavement Requirements WV005, MRW 68 400 kg, CG 32 %

ADDED ILLUSTRATION OF RIGID


PAVEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR WV006.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED
ADDED ILLUSTRATION OF RIGID
PAVEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR WV005.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED

Subject 07-07-01

Section 7-8
Subject 7-8-0

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Conversion
FIGURE Rigid Pavement Requirements LCN Table
FIGURE Radius of Relative Stiffness (L)

FIGURE Rigid Pavement


LCN - WV006, MRW 56
%
FIGURE Rigid Pavement
LCN - WV005, MRW 68
%

ILLUSTRATION ADDED

ILLUSTRATION ADDED

Requirements 400 kg, CG 35

ILLUSTRATION ADDED

Requirements 400 kg, CG 32

ILLUSTRATION ADDED

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FIGURE Radius of Relative Stiffness
(Effect of E and on L Values)

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Subject 07-08-02

Subject 07-08-03

Subject 07-08-04

Section 7-9
Subject 7-9-0

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ILLUSTRATION ADDED

Aircraft Classification Number - Flexible


and Rigid Pavements

DESCRIPTION TITLE UPDATED


NOTE AMENDED

FIGURE Aircraft Classification Number ACN Table


FIGURE Aircraft Classification Number Flexible Pavement - WV006, MRW 56
400 kg, CG 35 %

FIGURE Aircraft Classification Number Flexible Pavement - WV005, MRW 68


400 kg, CG 32 %

ADDED ILLUSTRATION FOR ACN TABLE.


ILLUSTRATION ADDED
ADDED ILLUSTRATIONS OF FLEXIBLE
AND RIGID PAVEMENT GRAPHS FOR
WV006.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED
ADDED ILLUSTRATIONS OF FLEXIBLE
AND RIGID PAVEMENT GRAPHS FOR
WV005.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED

Subject 07-09-01

Subject 07-09-02

CHAPTER 8
Section 8-0
Subject 8-0-0

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FIGURE Scaled Drawing

CHAPTER 10
Section 10-0
Subject 10-0-0

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

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FIGURE Front Page

UPDATED THE REVISION DATE.


ILLUSTRATION REVISED
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FIGURE Highly Flammable and Hazardous
Materials and Components

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DESCRIPTIONS OF CHANGE
IMPROVED LAYOUT.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE Batteries Location and Access

ADDED ILLUSTRATION FOR BATTERIES


LOCATION AND ACCESS.
ILLUSTRATION ADDED
REVISED TITLE TO WHEEL/BRAKE
OVERHEAT.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED
IMPROVED LAYOUT AND SPECIFIED THE
LOCATION OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED
ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE Wheel/Brake Overheat - Wheel


Safety Area

FIGURE Composite Materials

FIGURE L/G Ground Lock Safety Devices

FIGURE Emergency Evacuation Devices

FIGURE Pax/Crew Doors

IMPROVED LAYOUT.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED
ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE Emergency Exit Hatch

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE FWD and AFT Lower Deck


Cargo Doors

ILLUSTRATION REVISED

FIGURE Control Panels


FIGURE APU Access Door
FIGURE Aircraft Ground Clearances

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FIGURE Structural Break-in Points

ILLUSTRATION REVISED
ILLUSTRATION REVISED
REVISED ILLUSTRATION TO SHOW
GROUND CLEARANCE FOR RAT AND
SHARKLETS.
ILLUSTRATION REVISED
ILLUSTRATION REVISED

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May 01/14

General Aircraft Dimensions

May 01/14

FIGURE General Aircraft Dimensions - Wing Tip Fence

May 01/14

Ground Clearances

May 01/14

FIGURE Ground Clearances

May 01/14

FIGURE Ground Clearances - Ground Clearances with Sharklets

May 01/14

FIGURE Ground Clearances - Flaps and Flap Track Fairings When


Flaps Fully Extended

May 01/14

FIGURE Ground Clearances - Flap Track Fairings Up

May 01/14

FIGURE Ground Clearances - Aileron Down

May 01/14

FIGURE Ground Clearances - Aileron Up and Spoilers 1 to 5 Extended

May 01/14

FIGURE Ground Clearances - Slats Extended

May 01/14

Interior Arrangements - Plan View

May 01/14

FIGURE Interior Arrangements - Plan View - Typical Configuration Single-Class, High Density

May 01/14

FIGURE Interior Arrangements - Plan View - Typical Configuration Two-Class

May 01/14

CHAPTER 1
Subject 1-1-0
Purpose
Subject 1-2-0
Glossary
CHAPTER 2
Subject 2-1-1
General Aircraft Characteristics Data
Subject 2-2-0

Subject 2-3-0

Subject 2-4-1

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Interior Arrangements - Cross Section

May 01/14

FIGURE Interior Arrangements - Cross Section - Typical


Configuration

May 01/14

FIGURE Interior Arrangements - Cross Section - Economy Class, 6


Abreast - Wider Aisle
FIGURE Interior Arrangements - Cross Section - First-Class

May 01/14

May 01/14

May 01/14

May 01/14

Door Clearances

May 01/14

FIGURE Door Identification and Location - Door Identification

May 01/14

Forward Passenger / Crew Doors

May 01/14

FIGURE Doors Clearances - Forward Passenger / Crew Doors

May 01/14

Emergency Exits

May 01/14

FIGURE Doors Clearances - Emergency Exits

May 01/14

Aft Passenger / Crew Doors

May 01/14

FIGURE Doors Clearances - Aft Passenger / Crew Doors

May 01/14

Forward Cargo Compartment Door

May 01/14

FIGURE Door Clearances - Forward Cargo Compartment Door

May 01/14

Aft Cargo Compartment Door

May 01/14

FIGURE Doors Clearances - Aft Cargo Compartment Door

May 01/14

Subject 2-5-0

Subject 2-6-0
Cargo Compartments
FIGURE Cargo Compartments - Locations, Dimensions and Loading
Combinations
Subject 2-7-0

Subject 2-7-1

Subject 2-7-2

Subject 2-7-3

Subject 2-7-4

Subject 2-7-5

Subject 2-7-7

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Radome

May 01/14

FIGURE Doors Clearances - Radome

May 01/14

APU and Nose Landing Gear Doors

May 01/14

FIGURE Doors Clearances - APU and Nose Landing Gear Doors

May 01/14

Escape Slides

May 01/14

FIGURE Escape Slides - Location

May 01/14

FIGURE Escape Slides - Dimensions

May 01/14

Landing Gear

May 01/14

FIGURE Landing Gear - Main Landing Gear - Twin-Wheel

May 01/14

FIGURE Landing Gear - Main Landing Gear Dimensions - Twin-Wheel

May 01/14

FIGURE Landing Gear - Nose Landing Gear

May 01/14

FIGURE Landing Gear - Nose Landing Gear Dimensions

May 01/14

Landing Gear Maintenance Pits

May 01/14

FIGURE Landing Gear Maintenance Pits - Maintenance Pit Envelopes

May 01/14

FIGURE Landing Gear Maintenance Pits - Maintenance Pit Envelopes

May 01/14

Exterior Lighting

May 01/14

FIGURE Exterior Lighting

May 01/14

FIGURE Exterior Lighting

May 01/14

FIGURE Exterior Lighting

May 01/14

FIGURE Exterior Lighting

May 01/14

May 01/14

Main Landing Gear Doors


FIGURE Doors Clearances - Main Landing Gear Doors
Subject 2-7-8

Subject 2-7-9

Subject 2-8-0

Subject 2-9-0

Subject 2-10-0

Subject 2-11-0
Antennas and Probes Location

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Auxiliary Power Unit

May 01/14

FIGURE Auxiliary Power Unit - Access Doors

May 01/14

FIGURE Auxiliary Power Unit - General Layout

May 01/14

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 01/14

FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Fan Cowls - CFM56 Series Engine

May 01/14

FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Thrust Reverser Cowls - CFM56


Series Engine

May 01/14

FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Major Dimensions - PW 6000 Series


Engine

May 01/14

FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Nacelle Dimensions - PW 6000


Series Engine

May 01/14

FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Fan Cowls - PW 6000 Series Engine

May 01/14

FIGURE Power Plant Handling - Thrust Reverser Halves - PW 6000


Series Engine

May 01/14

Leveling, Symmetry and Alignment

May 01/14

FIGURE Location of the Leveling Points

May 01/14

Jacking for Maintenance

May 01/14

FIGURE Jacking for Maintenance - Jacking Point Locations

May 01/14

FIGURE Jacking for Maintenance - Forward Jacking Point

May 01/14

FIGURE Jacking for Maintenance - Wing Jacking Points

May 01/14

FIGURE Jacking for Maintenance - Safety Stay

May 01/14

FIGURE Jacking for Maintenance - Jacking Design

May 01/14

Jacking of the Landing Gear

May 01/14

FIGURE Antennas and Probes - Location


Subject 2-12-0

Subject 2-13-0

Subject 2-14-0

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Landing Gear - MLG Jacking with Cantilever

May 01/14

Landing Gear - Loads at MLG Jacking Points

May 01/14

Landing Gear - NLG Jacking - Point Location

May 01/14

FIGURE Jacking of the Landing Gear - Loads at NLG Jacking Points

May 01/14

May 01/14

ISA Conditions

May 01/14

FIGURE Payload/Range

May 01/14

Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA Conditions

May 01/14

FIGURE Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA Conditions - CFM56


Series Engine

May 01/14

FIGURE Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA Conditions - PW 6000


Series Engine

May 01/14

Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA +15C (+59F) Conditions

May 01/14

FIGURE Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA +15C (+59F)


Conditions - CFM56 Series Engine

May 01/14

FIGURE Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA +15C (+59F)


Conditions - PW 6000 Series Engine

May 01/14

Landing Field Length - ISA Conditions

May 01/14

FIGURE Landing Field Length - ISA Conditions - CFM56-5B Series


Engine

May 01/14

FIGURE Landing Field Length - ISA Conditions - PW 6000 Series


Engine

May 01/14

FIGURE Jacking of the


Twin Wheels
FIGURE Jacking of the
Jack - Twin Wheels
FIGURE Jacking of the
- Twin Wheels
FIGURE Jacking of the

CHAPTER 3
Subject 3-1-0
General Information
Subject 3-2-1

Subject 3-3-1

Subject 3-3-2

Subject 3-4-1

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Turning Radii

May 01/14

FIGURE Turning Radii, No Slip Angle

May 01/14

FIGURE Turning Radii, No Slip Angle

May 01/14

Minimum Turning Radii

May 01/14

FIGURE Minimum Turning Radii

May 01/14

Visibility from Cockpit in Static Position

May 01/14

FIGURE Visibility from Cockpit in Static Position

May 01/14

May 01/14

May 01/14

May 01/14

May 01/14

May 01/14

90 Turn - Runway to Taxiway

May 01/14

FIGURE 90 Turn - Runway to Taxiway - Cockpit Over Centerline


Method
FIGURE 90 Turn - Runway to Taxiway - Judgemental Oversteering
Method

May 01/14

May 01/14

Subject 3-5-0
Final Approach Speed
CHAPTER 4
Subject 4-1-0
General Information
Subject 4-2-0

Subject 4-3-0

Subject 4-4-0

FIGURE Binocular Visibility Through Windows from Captain Eye


Position
Subject 4-5-0
Runway and Taxiway Turn Paths
Subject 4-5-1
135 Turn - Runway to Taxiway
FIGURE 135 Turn - Runway to Taxiway - Cockpit Over Centerline
Method
FIGURE 135 Turn - Runway to Taxiway - Judgemental Oversteering
Method
Subject 4-5-2

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180 Turn on a Runway

May 01/14

FIGURE 180 turn on a Runway - Edge of Runway Method

May 01/14

May 01/14

May 01/14

May 01/14

May 01/14

Runway Holding Bay (Apron)

May 01/14

FIGURE Runway Holding Bay (Apron)

May 01/14

Minimum Line-Up Distance Corrections

May 01/14

FIGURE Minimum Line-Up Distance Corrections - 90 Turn on


Runway Entry

May 01/14

FIGURE Minimum Line-Up Distance Corrections - 180 Turn on


Runway Turn Pad

May 01/14

FIGURE Minimum Line-Up Distance Corrections - 180 Turn on


Runway Width

May 01/14

Aircraft Mooring

May 01/14

FIGURE Aircraft Mooring

May 01/14

May 01/14

Typical Ramp Layout - Open Apron

May 01/14

FIGURE Typical Ramp Layout - Open Apron - Bulk Loading

May 01/14

Subject 4-5-3

Subject 4-5-4
135 Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway
FIGURE 135 Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway - Cockpit Over Centerline
Method
Subject 4-5-5
90 Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway
FIGURE 90 Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway - Cockpit Over Centerline
Method
Subject 4-6-0

Subject 4-7-0

Subject 4-8-0

CHAPTER 5
Subject 5-1-1
Aircraft Servicing Arrangements
Subject 5-1-2

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Typical Ramp Layout - Gate

May 01/14

FIGURE Typical Ramp Layout - Gate

May 01/14

Terminal Operations - Full Servicing Turn Round Time

May 01/14

FIGURE Full Servicing Turn Round Time Chart

May 01/14

Terminal Operations - Outstation Turn Round Time

May 01/14

FIGURE Outstation Turn Round Time Chart

May 01/14

Ground Service Connections Layout

May 01/14

FIGURE Ground Service Connections Layout

May 01/14

Grounding (Earthing) Points

May 01/14

FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Grounding (Earthing) Points Landing Gear

May 01/14

FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Grounding (Earthing) Points Wing (If Installed)

May 01/14

FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Grounding (Earthing) Point Avionics Compartment Door-Frame

May 01/14

FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Grounding (Earthing) Point Engine Air Intake (If Installed)

May 01/14

Hydraulic System

May 01/14

FIGURE Hydraulic System - Green System Ground Service Panel

May 01/14

FIGURE Hydraulic System - Blue System Ground Service Panel

May 01/14

FIGURE Hydraulic System - Yellow System Ground Service Panel

May 01/14

Electrical System

May 01/14

FIGURE Ground Service Connections - External Power Receptacles

May 01/14

Subject 5-1-3

Subject 5-2-0

Subject 5-3-0

Subject 5-4-1

Subject 5-4-2

Subject 5-4-3

Subject 5-4-4

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Oxygen System

May 01/14

FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Oxygen System

May 01/14

Fuel System

May 01/14

FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Refuel/Defuel Control Panel

May 01/14

FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Refuel/Defuel Couplings

May 01/14

FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Overwing Gravity-Refuel Cap


(If Installed)

May 01/14

May 01/14

May 01/14

May 01/14

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

May 01/14

FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Starter Oil Tank -- CFM56


Series Engine

May 01/14

FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Engine Oil Tank -- PW6000


Series Engine

May 01/14

FIGURE Ground Service Connections - IDG Oil Tank -- PW6000


Series Engine

May 01/14

FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Starter Oil Tank -- PW6000


Series Engine

May 01/14

FIGURE Ground Service Connections - APU Oil Tank

May 01/14

May 01/14

Subject 5-4-5

Subject 5-4-6

FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Overpressure Protectors and


NACA Vent Intake
Subject 5-4-7
Pneumatic System
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - LP and HP Ground
Connectors
Subject 5-4-8

Subject 5-4-9
Potable Water System

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May 01/14

Vacuum Toilet System

May 01/14

FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Waste Water Ground Service


Panel
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Waste Tank Location

May 01/14

May 01/14

Engine Starting Pneumatic Requirements

May 01/14

FIGURE Example for Use of the Charts

May 01/14

FIGURE Engine Starting Pneumatic Requirements - PW 6000 Series


Engine

May 01/14

FIGURE Engine Starting Pneumatic Requirements - CFM56 Series


Engine

May 01/14

Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements

May 01/14

FIGURE Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements - Heating

May 01/14

FIGURE Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements - Cooling

May 01/14

Preconditioned Airflow Requirements

May 01/14

FIGURE Preconditioned Airflow Requirements

May 01/14

Ground Towing Requirements

May 01/14

FIGURE Ground Towing Requirements

May 01/14

May 01/14

May 01/14

FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Potable Water Ground Service


Panels
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Potable Water Tank Location
Subject 5-4-10

Subject 5-5-0

Subject 5-6-0

Subject 5-7-0

Subject 5-8-0

Subject 5-9-0
De-Icing and External Cleaning
CHAPTER 6
Subject 6-1-0
Engine Exhaust Velocities and Temperatures

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Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Ground Idle Power

May 01/14

FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities - Ground Idle Power -- CFM56


series engine

May 01/14

FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities - Ground Idle Power -- PW 6000


series engine

May 01/14

Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Ground Idle Power

May 01/14

FIGURE Engine Exhaust Temperatures - Ground Idle Power -- CFM56


series engine

May 01/14

FIGURE Engine Exhaust Temperatures - Ground Idle Power -- PW


6000 series engine

May 01/14

Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Breakaway Power

May 01/14

FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities - Breakaway Power -- CFM56


series engine

May 01/14

FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities - Breakaway Power -- PW 6000


series engine

May 01/14

Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Breakaway Power

May 01/14

FIGURE Engine Exhaust Temperatures - Breakaway Power -- CFM56


series engine

May 01/14

FIGURE Engine Exhaust Temperatures - Breakaway Power -- PW


6000 series engine

May 01/14

Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Takeoff Power

May 01/14

FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities - Takeoff Power -- CFM56 series


engine

May 01/14

FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities - Takeoff Power -- PW 6000 series


engine

May 01/14

May 01/14

Subject 6-1-1

Subject 6-1-2

Subject 6-1-3

Subject 6-1-4

Subject 6-1-5

Subject 6-1-6
Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Takeoff Power

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CHG
CODE
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LAST REVISION
DATE
May 01/14

May 01/14

May 01/14

Noise Data

May 01/14

FIGURE Airport and Community Noise - CFM56-5A Series Engine

May 01/14

FIGURE Airport and Community Noise - CFM56-5B Series Engine

May 01/14

FIGURE Airport and Community Noise - PW 6000 Series Engine

May 01/14

May 01/14

Ground Idle Power

May 01/14

FIGURE Danger Areas of the Engines - CFM56 series engine

May 01/14

FIGURE Danger Areas of the Engines - PW 6000 series engine

May 01/14

Takeoff Power

May 01/14

FIGURE Danger Areas of the Engines - CFM56 series engine

May 01/14

FIGURE Danger Areas of the Engines - PW 6000 series engine

May 01/14

APU - APIC & GARRETT

May 01/14

FIGURE Exhaust Velocities and Temperatures - APU -- APIC &


GARRETT

May 01/14

May 01/14

May 01/14

FIGURE Engine Exhaust Temperatures - Takeoff Power -- CFM56


series engine
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Temperatures - Takeoff Power -- PW 6000
series engine
Subject 6-2-0
Airport and Community Noise
Subject 6-2-1

Subject 6-3-0
Danger Areas of Engines
Subject 6-3-1

Subject 6-3-2

Subject 6-4-1

CHAPTER 7
Subject 7-1-0
General Information
Subject 7-2-0
Landing Gear Footprint

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R

LAST REVISION
DATE
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Maximum Pavement Loads

May 01/14

FIGURE Maximum Pavement Loads

May 01/14

Landing Gear Loading on Pavement

May 01/14

FIGURE Landing Gear Loading on Pavement - WV006, MRW 56 400


kg, CG 35%

May 01/14

FIGURE Landing Gear Loading on Pavement - WV005, MRW 68 400


kg, CG 32%

May 01/14

May 01/14

May 01/14

May 01/14

Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion

May 01/14

FIGURE Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCN Table

May 01/14

FIGURE Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCN - WV006, MRW 56


400 kg, CG 35 %

May 01/14

FIGURE Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCN - WV005, MRW 68


400 kg, CG 32 %

May 01/14

May 01/14

May 01/14

May 01/14

FIGURE Landing Gear Footprint


Subject 7-3-0

Subject 7-4-0

Subject 7-5-0
Flexible Pavement Requirements - US Army Corps of Engineers
Design Method
FIGURE Flexible Pavement Requirements - WV006, MRW 56 400 kg,
CG 35 %
FIGURE Flexible Pavement Requirements - WV005, MRW 68 400 kg,
CG 32 %
Subject 7-6-0

Subject 7-7-0
Rigid Pavement Requirements - Portland Cement Association Design
Method
FIGURE Rigid Pavement Requirements - WV006, MRW 56 400 kg,
CG 35 %
FIGURE Rigid Pavement Requirements - WV005, MRW 68 400 kg,
CG 32 %
Subject 7-8-0

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CHG
CODE
N

LAST REVISION
DATE
May 01/14

FIGURE Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCN Table

May 01/14

FIGURE Radius of Relative Stiffness (L)

May 01/14

FIGURE Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCN - WV006, MRW 56


400 kg, CG 35 %

May 01/14

FIGURE Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCN - WV005, MRW 68


400 kg, CG 32 %

May 01/14

FIGURE Radius of Relative Stiffness (Effect of E and on L


Values)

May 01/14

Aircraft Classification Number - Flexible and Rigid Pavements

May 01/14

FIGURE Aircraft Classification Number - ACN Table

May 01/14

FIGURE Aircraft Classification Number - Flexible Pavement - WV006,


MRW 56 400 kg, CG 35 %

May 01/14

FIGURE Aircraft Classification Number - Flexible Pavement - WV005,


MRW 68 400 kg, CG 32 %

May 01/14

Scaled Drawings

May 01/14

FIGURE Scaled Drawing

May 01/14

Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting

May 01/14

FIGURE Front Page

May 01/14

FIGURE Highly Flammable and Hazardous Materials and Components

May 01/14

FIGURE Batteries Location and Access

May 01/14

FIGURE Wheel/Brake Overheat - Wheel Safety Area

May 01/14

FIGURE Composite Materials

May 01/14

FIGURE L/G Ground Lock Safety Devices

May 01/14

FIGURE Emergency Evacuation Devices

May 01/14

Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion

Subject 7-9-0

CHAPTER 8
Subject 8-0-0

CHAPTER 10
Subject 10-0-0

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LAST REVISION
DATE
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FIGURE Emergency Exit Hatch

May 01/14

FIGURE FWD and AFT Lower Deck Cargo Doors

May 01/14

FIGURE Control Panels

May 01/14

FIGURE APU Access Door

May 01/14

FIGURE Aircraft Ground Clearances

May 01/14

FIGURE Structural Break-in Points

May 01/14

FIGURE Pax/Crew Doors

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1
1-1-0
1-2-0

SCOPE
Introduction
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
2-7-1
Forward Passenger / Crew Doors
2-7-2
Emergency Exits
2-7-3
Aft Passenger / Crew Doors
2-7-4
Forward Cargo Compartment Door
2-7-5
Aft Cargo Compartment Door
2-7-7
Main Landing Gear Doors
2-7-8
Radome
2-7-9
APU and Nose Landing Gear Doors
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
3-1-0
3-2-1
3-3-1
3-3-2
3-4-1
3-5-0

AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE
General Information
Payload / Range - ISA Conditions
Take-off Weight Limitation - ISA Conditions
Take-off Weight Limitation - ISA +15C (+59F) Conditions
Landing Field Length - ISA Conditions
Final Approach Speed
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4-1-0
4-2-0
4-3-0
4-4-0
4-5-0
4-5-1
4-5-2
4-5-3
4-5-4
4-5-5
4-6-0
4-7-0
4-8-0

GROUND MANEUVERING
General Information
Turning Radii
Minimum Turning Radii
Visibility from Cockpit in Static Position
Runway and Taxiway Turn Paths
135 Turn - Runway to Taxiway
90 Turn - Runway to Taxiway
180 Turn on a Runway
135 Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway
90 Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway
Runway Holding Bay (Apron)
Minimum Line-Up Distance Corrections
Aircraft Mooring

5
TERMINAL SERVICING
5-1-1
Aircraft Servicing Arrangements
5-1-2
Typical Ramp Layout - Open Apron
5-1-3
Typical Ramp Layout - Gate
5-2-0
Terminal Operations - Full Servicing Turn Round Time Chart
5-3-0
Terminal Operation - Outstation Turn Round Time Chart
5-4-1
Ground Service Connections
5-4-2
Grounding Points
5-4-3
Hydraulic System
5-4-4
Electrical System
5-4-5
Oxygen System
5-4-6
Fuel System
5-4-7
Pneumatic System
5-4-8
Oil System
5-4-9
Potable Water System
5-4-10
Waste Water System
5-5-0
Engine Starting Pneumatic Requirements
5-6-0
Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements
5-7-0
Preconditioned Airflow Requirements
5-8-0
Ground Towing Requirements
5-9-0
De-Icing and External Cleaning

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6-1-0
6-1-1
6-1-2
6-1-3
6-1-4
6-1-5
6-1-6
6-2-0
6-2-1
6-3-0
6-3-1
6-3-2
6-4-1

OPERATING CONDITIONS
Engine Exhaust Velocities and Temperatures
Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Ground Idle Power
Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Ground Idle Power
Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Breakaway Power
Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Breakaway Power
Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Takeoff Power
Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Takeoff Power
Airport and Community Noise
Noise Data
Danger Areas of Engines
Ground Idle Power
Takeoff Power
APU

7
7-1-0
7-2-0
7-3-0
7-4-0
7-5-0
7-6-0
7-7-0
7-8-0
7-9-0

PAVEMENT DATA
General Information
Landing Gear Footprint
Maximum Pavement Loads
Landing Gear Loading on Pavement
Flexible Pavement Requirements - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Design Method
Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion
Rigid Pavement Requirements - Portland Cement Association Design Method
Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion
ACN/PCN Reporting System - Flexible and Rigid Pavements

8
8-0-0

SCALED DRAWINGS
SCALED DRAWINGS

10
AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING
10-0-0
AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING

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Introduction

**ON A/C A318-100


Purpose
1.

General
The A318 AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS -- AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING (AC)
manual is issued for the A318-100 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.
This document is not customized and must not be used for training purposes. No information within
may constitute a contractual commitment.
The A320 Family is the worlds best-selling single-aisle aircraft. An A320 takes off or lands
somewhere in the world every 2.5 seconds of every day, the family has logged more than 50 million
cycles since entry-into-service and records a best-in-class dispatch reliability of 99.7%.
To ensure this true market leadership, Airbus continues to invest in improvements in the A320
Family: enhancements to aerodynamics such as the sharklet wingtip devices, upgrades to the widest
passenger cabin in its class, the A320 Family neo (New Engine Option). The latter combines top-ofclass engine efficiency offered by two new engine options: the PW1100G PurePower from
Pratt&Whitney and the LEAP-1A from CFM International with superior aerodynamics offered by the
new sharklet devices.
The neo will offer a minimum of 15% fuel savings and an additional flight range of about 500 nm
(926 km). For the environment, the neo fuel savings will translate into some 3 600 t (7 936 639 lb)
less CO2 per aircraft per year, together with a double-digit reduction in NOx emissions and reduced
engine noise.
Correspondence concerning this publication should be directed to:
AIRBUS S.A.S.
Customer Services
Technical Data Support and Services
1, Rond Point Maurice BELLONTE
31707 BLAGNAC CEDEX
FRANCE

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Glossary

**ON A/C A318-100


Glossary
1. List of Abbreviations
A/C
ACN
AMM
APU
B/C
CBR
CC
CG
CKPT
E
ELEC
ESWL
FAA
F/C
FDL
FR
FSTE
FWD
GPU
GSE
HYD
ICAO
IDG
ISA
L
L
LCN
LD
L/G
LH
LPS
MAC
MAX

Aircraft
Aircraft Classification Number
Aircraft Maintenance Manual
Auxiliary Power Unit
Business Class
California Bearing Ratio
Cargo Compartment
Center of Gravity
Cockpit
Youngs Modulus
Electric, Electrical, Electricity
Equivalent Single Wheel Load
Federal Aviation Administration
First Class
Fuselage Datum Line
Frame
Full Size Trolley Equivalent
Forward
Ground Power Unit
Ground Support Equipment
Hydraulic
International Civil Aviation Organisation
Integrated Drive Generator
International Standard Atmosphere
Left
Radius of relative stiffness
Load Classification Number
Lower Deck
Landing Gear
Left Hand
Last Pax Seating
Mean Aerodynamic Chord
Maximum

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MLG
NLG
OAT
PAX
PBB
PCA
PCN
PRM
R
RH
ULD
US
WV
Y/C
2.

Minimum
Main Landing Gear
Nose Landing Gear
Outside Air Temperature
Passenger
Passenger Boarding Bridge
Portland Cement Association
Pavement Classification Number
Passenger with Reduced Mobility
Right
Right Hand
Unit Load Device
United States
Weight Variant
Tourist Class

Design Weight Terminology


- Maximum Design Ramp Weight (MRW):
Maximum weight for ground maneuver (including weight of taxi and run-up fuel) as limited by
aircraft strength and airworthiness requirements. It is also called Maximum Design Taxi Weight
(MTW).
- Maximum Design Landing Weight (MLW):
Maximum weight for landing as limited by aircraft strength and airworthiness requirements.
- Maximum Design Takeoff Weight (MTOW):
Maximum weight for takeoff as limited by aircraft strength and airworthiness requirements. (This
is the maximum weight at start of the take-off run).
- Maximum Design Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW):
Maximum permissible weight of the aircraft without usable fuel.
- Maximum Seating Capacity:
Maximum number of passengers specifically certified or anticipated for certification.
- Usable Volume:
Usable volume available for cargo, pressurized fuselage, passenger compartment and cockpit.
- Water Volume:
Maximum volume of cargo compartment.
- Usable Fuel:
Fuel available for aircraft propulsion.

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General Aircraft Characteristics Data

**ON A/C A318-100


General Aircraft Characteristics Data
1.

The following table provides characteristics of A318-100 Models, these data are specific to each
Weight Variant:
Aircraft Characteristics
WV000
WV001
WV002

Maximum
(MRW)
Maximum
(MTW)
Maximum
(MTOW)
Maximum
(MLW)
Maximum
(MZFW)

Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
(MTOW)
Maximum

Taxi Weight
Take-Off Weight
Landing Weight
Zero Fuel Weight

WV004

59 400 kg
(130 955 lb)

61 900 kg
(136 466 lb)

63 400 kg
(139 773 lb)

64 900 kg
(143 080 lb)

66 400 kg
(146 387 lb)

59 000 kg
(130 073 lb)
56 000 kg
(123 459 lb)
53 000 kg
(116 845 lb)

61 500 kg
(135 584 lb)
56 000 kg
(123 459 lb)
53 000 kg
(116 845 lb)

63 000 kg
(138 891 lb)
57 500 kg
(126 766 lb)
54 500 kg
(120 152 lb)

64 500 kg
(142 198 lb)
57 500 kg
(126 766 lb)
54 500 kg
(120 152 lb)

66 000 kg
(145 505 lb)
57 500 kg
(126 766 lb)
54 500 kg
(120 152 lb)

Ramp Weight (MRW)


Taxi Weight (MTW)
Take-Off Weight
Landing Weight (MLW)

Maximum Zero Fuel Weight


(MZFW)
2.

WV003

Ramp Weight

Aircraft Characteristics
WV005
WV006
68 400 kg
56 400 kg
(150 796 lb)
(124 341 lb)
68 000 kg
56 000 kg
(149 914 lb)
(123 459 lb)
57 500 kg
56 000 kg
(126 766 lb)
(123 459 lb)
54 500 kg
53 000 kg
(120 152 lb)
(116 845 lb)

WV007
61 400 kg
(135 364 lb)
61 000 kg
(134 482 lb)
56 000 kg
(123 459 lb)
53 000 kg
(116 845 lb)

WV008
64 400 kg
(141 978 lb)
64 000 kg
(141 096 lb)
56 000 kg
(123 459 lb)
53 000 kg
(116 845 lb)

The following table provides characteristics of A318-100 Models, these data are common to each
Weight Variant:

Standard Seating Capacity


Usable Fuel Capacity
(density = 0.785 kg/l)

Aircraft Characteristics
132 (Single-Class)
23 859 l
(6 303 US gal)
18 729 kg
(41 290 lb)

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Aircraft Characteristics
Pressurized Fuselage Volume
(A/C non equipped)
Passenger Compartment
Volume
Cockpit Volume
Usable Volume, FWD CC
Usable Volume, AFT CC
Usable Volume, Bulk CC
Water Volume, FWD CC
Water Volume, AFT CC
Water Volume, Bulk CC

257 m3
(9 076 ft3)
107 m3
(3 779 ft3)
9 m3
(318 ft3)
6.72 m3
(237 ft3)
8.87 m3
(313 ft3)
5.71 m3
(202 ft3)
8.34 m3
(295 ft3)
10.38 m3
(367 ft3)
5.97 m3
(211 ft3)

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General Aircraft Dimensions

**ON A/C A318-100


General Aircraft Dimensions
1.

This section provides general aircraft dimensions.

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4.14 m
(13.58 ft)

6.62 m
(21.72 ft)

**ON A/C A318-100

5.07 m
(16.63 ft)

10.25 m
(33.63 ft)

34.10 m
(111.88 ft)
12.45 m
(40.85 ft)

0.50 m
(1.64 ft)

0.93 m
(3.05 ft)
7.59 m
(24.90 ft)
8.95 m
(29.36 ft)

RELATED TO AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE AND WEIGHT

N_AC_020200_1_0010101_01_03

General Aircraft Dimensions


Wing Tip Fence (Sheet 1 of 4)
FIGURE-2-2-0-991-001-A01

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31.45 m
(103.18 ft)

6.07 m
(19.91 ft)
5.75 m
(18.86 ft)
3.95 m
(12.96 ft)

1.24 m
(4.07 ft)
3.31 m
(10.86 ft)

8.32 m
(27.30 ft)

CFM56

8.80 m
(28.87 ft)

PW6000

9.10 m
(29.86 ft)

11.93 m
(39.14 ft)

4.91 m
(16.11 ft)

1.50 m
(4.92 ft)
1.82 m
(5.97 ft)

0.76 m
(2.49 ft)

20.07 m
(65.85 ft)

NOTE:
RELATED TO AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE AND WEIGHT.

N_AC_020200_1_0010107_01_01

General Aircraft Dimensions


Wing Tip Fence (Sheet 2 of 4)
FIGURE-2-2-0-991-001-A01

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4.14 m
(13.58 ft)

6.62 m
(21.72 ft)

**ON A/C A318-100

5.07 m
(16.63 ft)

10.25 m
(33.63 ft)

35.80 m
(117.45 ft)
12.45 m
(40.85 ft)
3.79 m
(12.43 ft)
2.43 m
(7.97 ft)

0.50 m
(1.64 ft)

0.93 m
(3.05 ft)
7.59 m
(24.90 ft)
8.95 m
(29.36 ft)

RELATED TO AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE AND WEIGHT

N_AC_020200_1_0010102_01_01

General Aircraft Dimensions


Sharklet (Sheet 3 of 4)
FIGURE-2-2-0-991-001-A01

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31.45 m
(103.18 ft)

6.07 m
(19.91 ft)
5.75 m
(18.86 ft)
3.95 m
(12.96 ft)

1.24 m
(4.07 ft)
3.31 m
(10.86 ft)

8.32 m
(27.30 ft)

CFM56

8.80 m
(28.87 ft)

PW6000

9.10 m
(29.86 ft)

4.91 m
(16.11 ft)

1.64 m
(5.38 ft)
3.22 m
(10.56 ft)

11.93 m
(39.14 ft)

16.29 m
(53.44 ft)

1.61 m
(5.28 ft)

21.06 m
(69.09 ft)

NOTE:
RELATED TO AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE AND WEIGHT.

N_AC_020200_1_0010108_01_01

General Aircraft Dimensions


Sharklet (Sheet 4 of 4)
FIGURE-2-2-0-991-001-A01

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Ground Clearances

**ON A/C A318-100


Ground Clearances
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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F1
F

N
G C2
D2
H
Q

NOTE:
FOR DIMENSIONS, SEE SHEET 2.
PASSENGER AND CARGO DOOR GROUND CLEARANCES ARE MEASURED
FROM THE CENTER OF THE DOOR SILL AND FROM FLOOR LEVEL.

F2

D1 B C1 A

F3

K1 K2

**ON A/C A318-100

N_AC_020300_1_0010101_01_06

Ground Clearances
(Sheet 1 of 2)
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A
B
C1
C2
D1
D2
E (CFM)
E (PW)
F
F1
F2
F3
G
H
J
K1
K2
L
N
P
Q

A/C
CONFIGURATION

MRW

CG 25%
FWD CG 15.8% AFT CG 32%
m
m
m
ft
ft
ft
3.45
11.06
11.32
3.37
3.42
11.22
2.00
2.03
6.56
2.08
6.82
6.66
5.87
5.71
5.61
1.79
1.71
1.74
6.33
6.04
1.87
1.84
6.14
1.93
5.86
5.89
19.46
19.23
19.32
5.93
6.02
5.99
19.95
19.75
19.65
6.08
1.94
1.97
0.59
0.60
0.66
2.17
2.56
2.33
2.36
0.71
0.72
0.78
5.71
5.48
5.41
1.67
1.65
1.74
8.96
8.76
8.69
2.67
2.65
2.73
10.40
10.10
3.11 10.20
3.08
3.17
11.32
3.45
3.42
3.51 11.52
11.22
7.02
6.92
2.20
7.22
2.14
2.11
12.20
12.04
11.81
3.67
3.60
3.72
12.89 42.29 12.85 42.16 12.74 41.80
12.86
12.66
12.53
3.92
3.86
3.82
16.04
15.85
15.72
4.89
4.83
4.79
5.57
18.44
18.27
17.91
5.62
5.46
13.02
12.80
12.80
3.97
3.90
3.90
13.85
13.55
13.81
4.13
4.22
4.21
4.75
16.11 4.87
15.98
15.58
4.91

39 000 kg
(85 980 lb)
m
4.13
2.71
2.43
2.43
6.58
6.58
1.24
1.36
2.26
3.25
3.68
4.01
2.71
4.13
13.20
4.38
5.35
5.93
4.54
4.96
5.20

ft
13.55
8.89
7.97
7.97
21.59
21.59
4.07
4.46
7.41
10.66
12.07
13.16
8.89
13.55
43.31
14.37
17.55
19.46
14.89
16.27
17.06

A/C JACKED
FDL = 4.60 m (15.09 ft)

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F1
F

N
G C2
D2
H
Q

NOTE:
FOR DIMENSIONS, SEE SHEET 2.
PASSENGER AND CARGO DOOR GROUND CLEARANCES ARE MEASURED
FROM THE CENTER OF THE DOOR SILL AND FROM FLOOR LEVEL.

F2

D1 B C1 A

F3

K1 K2

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A
B
C1
C2
D1
D2
E (CFM)
E (PW)
F
F1
F2
F3
G
H
J
K1
K2
L
N
P
Q

A/C
CONFIGURATION

MRW

CG 25%
FWD CG 15.8% AFT CG 32%
m
m
m
ft
ft
ft
3.45
11.06
11.32
3.37
3.42
11.22
2.00
2.03
6.56
2.08
6.82
6.66
5.87
5.71
5.61
1.79
1.71
1.74
6.33
6.04
1.87
1.84
6.14
1.93
5.86
5.89
19.46
19.23
19.32
5.93
6.02
5.99
19.95
19.75
19.65
6.08
1.94
1.97
0.59
0.60
0.66
2.17
2.56
2.33
2.36
0.71
0.72
0.78
5.71
5.48
5.41
1.67
1.65
1.74
8.96
8.76
8.69
2.67
2.65
2.73
10.40
10.10
3.11 10.20
3.08
3.17
11.32
3.45
3.42
3.51 11.52
11.22
7.02
6.92
2.20
7.22
2.14
2.11
12.20
12.04
11.81
3.67
3.60
3.72
12.89 42.29 12.85 42.16 12.74 41.80
4.19
13.75
4.13
13.55
4.09
13.42
6.83
22.08
22.41 6.77
22.21 6.73
5.57
18.44
18.27
17.91
5.62
5.46
3.90
13.02
12.80
12.80
3.97
3.90
4.13
13.85
13.55
13.81
4.22
4.21
4.75
16.11 4.87
15.98
15.58
4.91

39 000 kg
(85 980 lb)
m
4.13
2.71
2.43
2.43
6.58
6.58
1.24
1.36
2.26
3.25
3.68
4.01
2.71
4.13
13.20
4.65
7.29
5.93
4.54
4.96
5.20

ft
13.55
8.89
7.97
7.97
21.59
21.59
4.07
4.46
7.41
10.66
12.07
13.16
8.89
13.55
43.31
15.26
23.92
19.46
14.89
16.27
17.06

A/C JACKED
FDL = 4.60 m (15.09 ft)

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HEIGHT FROM GROUND


A/C IN MAINTENANCE
CONFIGURATION
MID CG

MAXIMUM RAMP
WEIGHT FWD CG

MAXIMUM RAMP
WEIGHT AFT CG

ft

ft

ft

2.05

6.73

1.99

6.53

1.96

6.43

2.77

9.09

2.71

8.89

2.68

8.79

2.81

9.22

2.75

9.02

2.72

8.92

3.65

11.98

3.60

11.81

3.54

11.61

2.1

6.89

2.03

6.66

2.0

6.56

2.59

8.50

2.53

8.30

2.49

8.17

3.05

10.01

2.99

9.81

2.94

9.65

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Flaps and Flap Track Fairings When Flaps Fully Extended
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A/C IN MAINTENANCE
CONFIGURATION
MID CG

MAXIMUM RAMP
WEIGHT FWD CG

MAXIMUM RAMP
WEIGHT AFT CG

ft

ft

ft

2.68

8.79

2.62

8.60

2.59

8.50

3.09

10.14

3.02

9.91

3.0

9.84

3.48

11.42

3.42

11.22

3.39

11.12

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Flap Track Fairings Up
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HEIGHT FROM GROUND


A/C IN MAINTENANCE
CONFIGURATION
MID CG

MAXIMUM RAMP
WEIGHT FWD CG

MAXIMUM RAMP
WEIGHT AFT CG

ft

ft

ft

4.19

13.75

4.13

13.55

4.07

13.35

3.84

12.60

3.78

12.40

3.74

12.27

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Aileron Down
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HEIGHT FROM GROUND


A/C IN MAINTENANCE
CONFIGURATION
MID CG

MAXIMUM RAMP
WEIGHT FWD CG

MAXIMUM RAMP
WEIGHT AFT CG

ft

ft

ft

4.57

14.99

4.51

14.80

4.26

13.98

4.37

14.34

4.31

14.14

4.45

14.60

4.60

15.09

4.54

14.89

4.50

14.76

4.48

14.70

4.42

14.50

4.38

14.37

4.35

14.27

4.29

14.07

4.26

13.98

4.21

13.81

4.15

13.62

4.12

13.52

4.07

13.35

4.01

13.16

3.98

13.06

4.01

13.16

3.94

12.93

3.92

12.86

3.75

12.30

3.69

12.11

3.66

12.01

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Aileron Up and Spoilers 1 to 5 Extended
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-009-A01

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HEIGHT FROM GROUND


A/C IN MAINTENANCE
CONFIGURATION
MID CG

MAXIMUM RAMP
WEIGHT FWD CG

MAXIMUM RAMP
WEIGHT AFT CG

ft

ft

ft

2.54

8.33

2.48

8.14

2.5

8.20

2.96

9.71

2.90

9.51

2.91

9.55

3.05

10.01

2.99

9.81

2.99

9.81

3.35

10.99

3.29

10.79

3.28

10.76

3.35

10.99

3.29

10.79

3.28

10.76

3.61

11.84

3.55

11.65

3.53

11.58

3.61

11.84

3.55

11.65

3.53

11.58

3.86

12.66

3.80

12.47

3.77

12.37

3.86

12.66

3.80

12.47

3.77

12.37

4.10

13.45

4.04

13.25

4.0

13.12

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Slats Extended
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Interior Arrangements - Plan View

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Interior Arrangements - Plan View
1.

This section gives the typical interior configuration.

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G
L
A

DESIGNATION
(2)
GALLEY
(2)
LAVATORY
ATTENDANT SEAT (4)

132 SEATS ALL TOURIST CLASS


29/30 in PITCH. 6 ABREAST. 3.3

AFT PASSENGER
/CREW DOOR

FWD PASSENGER
/CREW DOOR

AFT PASSENGER
/CREW DOOR

EMERGENCY EXIT

EMERGENCY EXIT

A
A

FWD PASSENGER
/CREW DOOR

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Typical Configuration - Single-Class, High Density
FIGURE-2-4-1-991-001-A01

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G
L
A

FWD PASSENGER
/CREW DOOR

L A
A

FWD PASSENGER
/CREW DOOR

DESIGNATION
(2)
GALLEY
(3)
LAVATORY
ATTENDANT SEAT (3)

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SEAT PITCHES: FIRST 38 in


ECONOMY 32 in

8 SUPER FIRST CLASS


99 ECONOMY CLASS

PASSENGER SEATS (107 TOTAL)

EMERGENCY EXIT

EMERGENCY EXIT

AFT PASSENGER
/CREW DOOR

AFT PASSENGER
/CREW DOOR

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Interior Arrangements - Cross Section

**ON A/C A318-100


Interior Arrangements - Cross Section
1.

This section gives the typical configuration.

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3.95
(155.51)

1.60
(62.99)

2.13
(83.86)

Wind

ows

0.52
(20.47)
Aircraft
Datum
0.49
(19.29)
CABIN
FLOOR
Top of cargo
Compartment

2.64
(103.94)
1.24
(48.82)

Cargo Compartment
Floor

1.42
(55.91)
3.45
(135.83)
3.68
(144.88)

NOTE: DIMENSIONS m (in)


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Typical Configuration
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2.21
(87)

6 ABREASTWIDER AISLE

1.24
(48.9)

4.14
(163)

0.432
(17)

1.50
(59)

0.64
(25)

1.50
(59)

3.64
(143)
3.95
(155.5)

NOTE: DIMENSIONS m (in)


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Economy Class, 6 Abreast - Wider Aisle (Sheet 1 of 2)
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2.21
(87)

6 ABREASTWIDER SEAT

1.24
(48.9)

4.14
(163)

0.457
(18)

1.58
(62)

0.48
(19)

1.58
(62)

3.64
(143)
3.95
(155.5)

NOTE: DIMENSIONS m (in)


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Economy Class, 6 Abreast - Wider Seat (Sheet 2 of 2)
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2.21
(87)

4 ABREASTFIRST CLASS

1.24
(48.9)

4.14
(163)

0.57
(22.6)

1.45
(57)

0.69
(27)

1.45
(57)

3.59
(141)
3.95
(155.5)
NOTE: DIMENSIONS m (in)
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First-Class
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Cargo Compartments

**ON A/C A318-100


Cargo Compartments
1.

This section gives the cargo compartments locations, dimensions and loading combinations.

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6.07 m
(238.98 in)
1.28 m
(50.39 in)

2.68 m
(105.51 in)

1.28 m
(50.39 in)

AFT CARGO
COMPARTMENT
BULK CARGO
COMPARTMENT
FWD CARGO
COMPARTMENT

FR24A

FR34

FR47/ FR54

FR60 FR65

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Locations, Dimensions and Loading Combinations
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Door Clearances and Location

**ON A/C A318-100


Door Clearances
1.

This section provides door identification and location.


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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FWD
PASSENGER/CREW

OVERWING
EMERGENCY

AFT
PASSENGER/CREW

DOOR (LH)

EXIT DOOR (LH)

DOOR (LH)

AFT
PASSENGER/CREW
DOOR (RH)

OVERWING
EMERGENCY

FWD
PASSENGER/CREW

EXIT DOOR (RH)

DOOR (RH)

AFT CARGO
COMPARTMENT

FWD CARGO
COMPARTMENT

DOOR

DOOR

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Door Identification (Sheet 1 of 2)
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23.41 m
(76.80 ft)
12.89 m
(42.29 ft)
5.04 m
(16.54 ft)

7.89 m
(25.89 ft)
18.97 m
(62.24 ft)

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Door Location (Sheet 2 of 2)
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Forward Passenger / Crew Doors

**ON A/C A318-100


Forward Passenger / Crew Doors
1.

This section gives forward passenger / crew doors clearances.

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1.8 m
(5 ft 10.8 in)
0.48 m
(1 ft 6.88 in)

0.81 m
(2 ft 7.8 in)

CL

0.61 m
(2 ft)

2.54 m
(8 ft 3.99 in)

CRITICAL
CLEARANCE LIMIT
5.02 m
(16 ft 5.62 in)
2.375 m
(7 ft 9.48 in)

1.85 m
(6 ft 0.82 in)

CL

CL

0.03 m
(1.18 in)
SEE
CHAPTER
23

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Forward Passenger / Crew Doors
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Emergency Exits

**ON A/C A318-100


Emergency Exits
1.

This section gives emergency exits doors clearances.

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CL

FWD

(FROM NOSE)

12.89 m
(42 ft 3.46 in)
0.56 m
(1ft 10 in)

0.47 m
(1ft 6.49 in)

CL

SEE
SECTION
23

0.2 m
(7.87 in)

1.23 m
(4 ft 0.42 in)

0.9 m
(2 ft 11.4 in)
0.12 m
(4.72 in)

0.495 m
(1ft 7.48 in)
(TOP OF FLOOR)

B B

A A

(FRAME 47)

NOTE: ESCAPE SLIDE COMPARTMENT DOOR


OPENS ON WING UPPER SURFACE.
N_AC_020702_1_0020101_01_00

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Emergency Exits
FIGURE-2-7-2-991-002-A01

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Aft Passenger / Crew Doors

**ON A/C A318-100


Aft Passenger / Crew Doors
1.

This section gives Aft passenger / crew doors clearances.

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1.79 m
(5 ft 10.46 in)
0.81 m
(2 ft 7.88 in)

FWD

CRITICAL
CLEARANCE
LIMIT

0.58 m
(1 ft 10.8 in)

2.44 m
(8 ft)
(FROM NOSE) 23.52 m
(77 ft 1.98 in)

1.85 m
(6 ft 0.82 in)
0.03 m
(1.18 in)
SEE
CHAPTER
23

0.6 m
(1 ft 11.6 in)

A A

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Aft Passenger / Crew Doors
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Forward Cargo Compartment Door

**ON A/C A318-100


Forward Cargo Compartment Door
1.

This section gives forward cargo compartment door clearances.

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A
7.890 m (FROM NOSE)
(25.886 ft)
1.240 m
(4.068 ft)

1.495 m
(4.905 ft)

FWD

SEE
CHAPTER
23
3.945 m
(12.943 ft)

A
1.330 m
(4.364 ft)

A A

2.900 m
(9.514 ft)

0.260 m
(0.853 ft)

N_AC_020704_1_0010101_01_01

Door Clearances
Forward Cargo Compartment Door
FIGURE-2-7-4-991-001-A01

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2-7-5

Aft Cargo Compartment Door

**ON A/C A318-100


Aft Cargo Compartment Door
1.

This section gives Aft cargo compartment door clearances.

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A
19.96 m (FROM NOSE)
(62 ft 2.44 in)
1.43 m
(4 ft 8.29 in)
FWD

1.23 m
(4 ft 0.42 in)

SEE
CHAPTER
23

A
3.945 m
(12 ft 11.3 in)

1.33 m
(4 ft 4.35 in)

A A

FWD

1m
(3 ft 3.36 in)

N_AC_020705_1_0010101_01_01

Doors Clearances
Aft Cargo Compartment Door
FIGURE-2-7-5-991-001-A01

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Main Landing Gear Doors

**ON A/C A318-100


Main Landing Gear Doors
1.

This section gives the main landing gear doors clearances.

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A
13.97 m
(45 ft 10 in)

1.826 m
(5 ft 11.88 in)

AIRCRAFT

NOTE: VALUE OF CG: 25% RC.

1.942 m
(6 ft 4.45 in)
0.485 m
(1 ft 7.09 in)

0.207 m
(8.14 in)

84

(5

1.7
6
ft 9 1 m
.32
in)

0.14 m
(5.51 in)
1.23 m
(4 ft 0.42 in)

GROUND LINE

A
N_AC_020707_1_0010101_01_02

Doors Clearances
Main Landing Gear Doors
FIGURE-2-7-7-991-001-A01

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Radome

**ON A/C A318-100


Radome
1.

This section gives the radome clearances.

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0.63 m
(2 ft 0.79 in)

STA 3500
FR1

1.54 m
(5 ft 0.62 in)

65

N_AC_020708_1_0010101_01_00

Doors Clearances
Radome
FIGURE-2-7-8-991-001-A01

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2-7-9

APU and Nose Landing Gear Doors

**ON A/C A318-100


APU and Nose Landing Gear Doors
1.

This section gives APU and Nose Landing Gear doors clearances.

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NOTE: VALUE OF CG: 25% RC.

FR80

3.86 m
(12 ft 7.96 in)

1.4 m
(4 ft 7.11 in)

1.5 m
(4 ft 11 in)

3.23 m
(10 ft 7.16 in)

FR84

N_AC_020709_1_0010101_01_00

Doors Clearances
APU and Nose Landing Gear Doors
FIGURE-2-7-9-991-001-A01

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2-8-0

Escape Slides

**ON A/C A318-100


Escape Slides
1.

General
This section gives location of cabin escape facilities and related clearances.

2.

Location
Escape facilities are provided at the following locations:
- one slide-raft at each passenger/crew door (total four)
- one slide for each emergency exit door (total two). Dual lane offwing escape slides are installed
above the wings in the left and right wing-to-fuselage fairings for off-the-wing evacuation.

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AFT CABIN
ESCAPE SLIDE

OFF WING ESCAPE SLIDE

FWD CABIN ESCAPE SLIDE

N_AC_020800_1_0010101_01_00

Escape Slides
Location
FIGURE-2-8-0-991-001-A01

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EMERGENCY DESCENT DEVICE


THROUGH WINDOW OPENING

GRID EQUALS 1 m (3.28 ft) IN REALITY

N_AC_020800_1_0020101_01_00

Escape Slides
Dimensions
FIGURE-2-8-0-991-002-A01

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Landing Gear

**ON A/C A318-100


Landing Gear
1.

General
The landing gear is of the conventional retractable tricycle type comprising:
- Two main gears with twin-wheel,
- A twin-wheel nose gear.
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.
For landing gear footprint and tire size, refer to 07-02-00.

2.

Main Landing Gear


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.

3.

Nose Landing Gear


The nose landing gear consists of a leg with a built-in shock absorber strut, carrying twin wheels with
adequate shimmy damping and a folding strut mechanically locked when in the DOWN position.

4.

Nose Wheel Steering


Steering is controlled by two hand wheels in the cockpit. For steering angle controlled by the hand
wheels, refer to AMM 32-51-00.
For steering angle limitation, refer to AMM 09-10-00.
A steering disconnection box is installed on the nose landing gear to allow steering deactivation for
towing purposes.

5.

Landing Gear Servicing Points


A.

General
Filling of the landing-gear shock absorbers is done through MIL-PRF-6164 standard valves.

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Charging of the landing-gear shock absorbers is accomplished with nitrogen through MILPRF-6164 standard valves.
B.

Charging Pressure
For charging of the landing-gear shock absorbers, refer to AMM 12-14-32.

6.

Braking
A.

General
The four main wheels are equipped with carbon multidisc brakes.
The braking system is electrically controlled and hydraulically operated.
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
(MECHANICALLY OPERATED)
HINGED
FAIRING
FIXED
FAIRING

DOOR ACTUATING CYLINDER

B
A

C
ADJUSTABLE
RAMP
STEPS

UPLOCK
ROLLER

PROXIMITY SENSORS
ACTUATING
CYLINDER

FIXED
RAMPS

MAIN DOOR
(HYDRAULICALLY OPERATED)
LOCK STAY

UNLOCK
ACTUATOR

MAIN
FITTING
SIDE STAY

SHOCK
ABSORBER

TORQUE
LINK

D
D

A
NOTE: MAIN DOOR SHOWN OPEN IN GROUND MAINTENANCE POSITION.

N_AC_020900_1_0020101_01_00

Landing Gear
Main Landing Gear - Twin-Wheel (Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-2-9-0-991-002-A01

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LOCKSTAY
ACTUATING
CYLINDER

LOCKING
PIN

GROUND LOCK SLEEVE

DOOR
ACTUATING
CYLINDER

LOCKING
PIN

FLAG

FLAG

BOTTOM FILLING AND


CHARGING CONNECTION
TOP FILLING AND CHARGING
CONNECTION

D
EXAMPLE

N_AC_020900_1_0020102_01_01

Landing Gear
Main Landing Gear - Twin-Wheel (Sheet 2 of 2)
FIGURE-2-9-0-991-002-A01

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2 265 mm
(89.17 in)
2 868.70 mm
(112.94 in)

Y=

COMPRESSED

3 795 mm
(149.41 in)

EXTENDED

20 252.50 mm
X=
(797.34 in)

58.40 % AMC

469.90 mm
(18.50 in)

3 453 mm
(135.94 in)

8030
RETRACTION
ANGLE

927.10 mm
(36.50 in)

N_AC_020900_1_0030101_01_00

Landing Gear
Main Landing Gear Dimensions - Twin-Wheel
FIGURE-2-9-0-991-003-A01

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BELL
CRANK
DOOR
ACTUATING
CYLINDER

DOOR UPLOCK
ASSEMBLY FR9
DRAG STRUT
ASSEMBLY

GEAR UPLOCK
ASSEMBLY

FR20

CONTROL ROD

B
ROTATING ROD
ASSEMBLY

FITTING

AFT DOORS

FWD DOORS

LEG DOOR

ACTUATING
CYLINDER

DOWNLOCK
PROXIMITY
DETECTORS

NOSE WHEEL
STEERING
SERVO CONTROL
STEERING
ACTUATING
CYLINDER

SHOCK
ABSORBER

TORQUE
LINK

TOWING
FITTING

A
N_AC_020900_1_0040101_01_00

Landing Gear
Nose Landing Gear (Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-2-9-0-991-004-A01

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LOCKSTAY
NLG DOOR
SAFETY PIN

DOWNLOCK
SAFETY PIN

DOOR HINGE
NLG DOOR
FLAG
FLAG

C
RH SHOWN
LH SYMMETRICAL

TOWING LEVER

FILLING AND CHARGING


CONNECTION

NORMAL POSITION
(NOSE WHEEL STEERING
OPERATIONAL)

TOWING POSITION
(NOSE WHEEL STEERING DEACTIVATED)

SAFETY PIN
(TOWING POSITION)
N_AC_020900_1_0040102_01_01

Landing Gear
Nose Landing Gear (Sheet 2 of 2)
FIGURE-2-9-0-991-004-A01

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92

1 957.03 mm
(77.05 in)
2 338 mm
(92.05 in)

COMPRE

SSED

EXTEND

ED

430 mm
(16.93 in)
9

X=

7 561 mm
(297.68 in)

500 mm
(19.69 in)

N_AC_020900_1_0050101_01_00

Landing Gear
Nose Landing Gear Dimensions
FIGURE-2-9-0-991-005-A01

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Landing Gear Maintenance Pits
1.

Description
The minimum maintenance pit envelopes for the landing-gear shock absorber removal are shown in
FIGURE 2-9-0-991-020-A and FIGURE 2-9-0-991-021-A.
All dimensions shown are minimum dimensions with zero clearances.
The dimensions for the pits have been determined as follows:
- The length and width of the pits allow the gear to rotate as the weight is taken off the landing
gear.
- The depth of the pits allows the shock absorber to be removed when all the weight is taken off
the landing gear.
Dimensions for elevators and associated mechanisms must be added to those in FIGURE
2-9-0-991-020-A and FIGURE 2-9-0-991-021-A.

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FROM X0
5.28 m
(17.32 ft)
7.61 m
(24.97 ft)

FWD JACKING POINT

1.5 m
(4.92 ft)

=
2.5 m
(8.20 ft)

1m
(3.28 ft)

17.87 m
(58.63 ft)

17.72 m
(58.14 ft)

3.76 m
(12.34 ft)
2.95 m
(9.68 ft)

MAIN JACKING POINT

3.79 m
(12.43 ft)

6.49 m
(21.29 ft)

MAIN JACKING POINT

1.92 m
(6.30 ft)

7.59 m
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N_AC_020900_1_0200101_01_00

Landing Gear Maintenance Pits


Maintenance Pit Envelopes
FIGURE-2-9-0-991-020-A01

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2

1.71

0.52

0.40 m
(1.31 ft)

1.17

1.60 m
(5.25 ft)

17.87 m
(58.63 ft)

3.84

ft

STATIC GROUND LINE

2 REPRESENTS TOP OF MECHANICAL OR HYDRAULIC


ELEVATOR, SHOWN WITH ZERO CLEARANCE
LOWERED FOR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL.

NOTE: 1 REPRESENTS TOP OF MECHANICAL OR HYDRAULIC


ELEVATOR, WITH AIRCRAFT WEIGHT SUPPORTED
AND LANDING GEAR SHOCK ABSORBERS EXTENDED.

7.61 m
(24.97 ft)

DIM QUOTED IS
WITH WHEELS REMOVED
AND 153 mm (6.02 in)
CLEARANCE AT
JACKING DOME

ft

A
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FROM X0

N_AC_020900_1_0210101_01_00

Landing Gear Maintenance Pits


Maintenance Pit Envelopes
FIGURE-2-9-0-991-021-A01

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2-10-0

Exterior Lighting

**ON A/C A318-100


Exterior Lighting
1.

General
This section gives the location of the aircraft exterior lighting.

ITEM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
DESCRIPTION
RIGHT NAVIGATION LIGHT (GREEN)
TAIL NAVIGATION LIGHT (WHITE)
LEFT NAVIGATION LIGHT (RED)
RETRACTABLE LANDING LIGHT
RUNWAY TURN OFF LIGHT
TAXI LIGHT
TAKE-OFF LIGHT
LOGO LIGHT
UPPER ANTI-COLLISION LIGHT/BEACON (RED)
LOWER ANTI-COLLISION LIGHT/BEACON (RED)
WING STROBE LIGHT (HIGH INTENSITY, WHITE)
TAIL STROBE LIGHT (HIGH INTENSITY, WHITE)
WING/ENGINE SCAN LIGHT
WHEEL WELL LIGHT (DOME)
CARGO COMPARTMENT FLOOD LIGHT

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2
8

12

9
8

11
1 RH
3 LH
10

13

11
RH 1
LH 3

4
N_AC_021000_1_0010101_01_00

Exterior Lighting
FIGURE-2-10-0-991-001-A01

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Exterior Lighting
FIGURE-2-10-0-991-002-A01

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12

10

11

11

13

13

N_AC_021000_1_0030101_01_00

Exterior Lighting
FIGURE-2-10-0-991-003-A01

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15

15

14

EXAMPLE FOR LIGHT N 15


CEILING LIGHT
SPOT LIGHT

GROUND
N_AC_021000_1_0170101_01_00

Exterior Lighting
FIGURE-2-10-0-991-017-A01

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2-11-0

Antennas and Probes Location

**ON A/C A318-100


Antennas and Probes Location
1.

This section gives the location of antennas and probes.

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WEATHER RADAR
EMERGENCY STATIC PROBE
AOA SENSOR(3) STBY
ATC(4)
VHF(1)
GPS(2)
TCAS TOP

VHF(3)
HF

AOA SENSOR(1)

GPS(1)

ELT

LOC
GLIDE
RADIO ALTIMETER(2)

DME(1)
TAT PROBE

MARKER

PITOT PROBE(3)

RADIO ALTIMETER(1)

TCAS BOTTOM

PITOT PROBE(1)

VHF(2)

DME(2)
ATC(1)

STATIC PROBE(1)

STATIC PROBE(2)

VOR
EMERGENCY STATIC PROBE
ATC(3)
ADF(1)

AOA SENSOR(2)

TAT PROBE
PITOT PROBE(2)
ATC(2)
STATIC PROBE(1)
STATIC PROBE(2)
NOTE: DEPENDING ON AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION

N_AC_021100_1_0010101_01_00

Antennas and Probes


Location
FIGURE-2-11-0-991-001-A01

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Power Plant

**ON A/C A318-100


Auxiliary Power Unit
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.

2.

Controls and Indication


The primary APU controls and indications are installed on the overhead panel, on the center pedestal
and on the center instrument panel. Additionally, an external APU panel is installed on the nose
landing gear to initiate an APU emergency shutdown.

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Z310

A B

UPPER
FIREWALL

STA32824/FR84

VENT
LOUVER

CUT OUT SEALED


WITH LABYRINTH GASKET
STA31174/FR80

RH FIREWALL
UPPER
FIREWALL

FRONT FIREWALL

REAR FIREWALL

316AR

CUT OUT SEALED WITH


LABYRINTH GASKET
AIR INTAKE
CUT OUT

AIR INTAKE FIXED


ON ACCESS DOOR

315AL

LH FIREWALL

A
N_AC_021200_1_0010101_01_00

Auxiliary Power Unit


Access Doors
FIGURE-2-12-0-991-001-A01

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EXHAUST MUFFLER
AFT APU MOUNT

FIRE EXINGUISING
BOTTLE

APU SUSPENSION
(7 RODS)

GENERATOR
BLEED AIR LINE
STA33992 /FR87

OIL COOLER
STA32824 /FR84
OIL COOLER OUTLET

FIREWALL
316AR
314AR

315AL
LH FORWARD APU MOUNT
AIR INTAKE DUCT
STA31174 /FR80
APUFUELLINE
AIR INTAKE HOUSING
STA30011 /FR76

FIXED DIVERTER

N_AC_021200_1_0020101_01_00

Auxiliary Power Unit


General Layout
FIGURE-2-12-0-991-002-A01

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Engine and Nacelle
1.

2.

Engine and Nacelle - CFM Engine


A.

Engine
The engine is a dual-rotor, variable stator, high bypass ratio turbo fan power plant for subsonic
services. The principal modules of the engine are:
- low pressure compressor (fan stator and fan rotor)
- high pressure compressor
- turbine frame
- combustion chamber
- high pressure turbine
- low pressure turbine
- accessory drives (gear box).
The 9 stage high pressure compressor is driven by 1 stage high pressure turbine, and the
integrated front fan and booster is driven by 4 stage low pressure turbine. An annular combustor
converts fuel and compressor discharge air into energy to provide engine thrust part through
primary exhaust and to drive the turbines. The accessory drive system extracts energy from the
high pressure rotor to drive the engine accessories and the engine mounted aircraft accessories.
Reverse thrust for braking the aircraft after landing is supplied by an integrated system which
acts on the fan discharge airflow.

B.

Nacelle
The cowls enclose the periphery of the engine so as to form the engine nacelle. Each engine is
housed in a nacelle suspended from a pylon attached to the wing lower surface. The nacelle
consists of the demountable powerplant, the fan cowls and the thrust reverser cowls.
The nacelle installation is designed to provide cooling and ventilation air for engine accessories
mounted along the fan and core casing. The nacelle provides:
- protection for the engine and the accessories
- airflow around the engine during its operation
- lighting protection
- HIRF and EMI attenuation.

Engine and Nacelle - PW Engine


A.

Engine
The engine is a two spool, axial flow, high bypass ratio turbofan powerplant for subsonic sevice.
The main modules of the engine are:
- compressor section
- combustion section
- turbine section
- accessory drives (gear box) section.
The four stage Low Pressure Compressor (LPC) is driven by a three stage Low Pressure Turbine
(LPT) and the six stage High Pressure Compressor (HPC) by a single stage High Pressure
Turbine (HPT).

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The PW6000 incorporates a Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) which governs all
engine functions, including power management.
B.

Nacelle
The cowls enclose the periphery of the engine so as to form the engine nacelle. Each engine is
housed in a nacelle suspended from a pylon attached below the wing.
The nacelle installation is designed to provide cooling and ventilation air for engine accessories
mounted along the fan and core casing. The nacelle provides:
- protection for the engine and the accessories
- airflow around the engine during its operation
- lighting protection
- HIRF and EMI attenuation.

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1 125 mm
(44.28 in)
FAN AND
BOOSTER
FWD HANDLING
POINT
FWD HOISTING
POINT

2 943 mm
(115.87 in)
2 600 mm
(102.36 in)

COMPRESSOR
COMBUSTOR
TURBINE FRAME

DIA
986 mm
(38.82 in)

1 820 mm
(71.65 in)

AGB

TGB

HP
TURBINE

LP
TURBINE

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_0110101_01_00

Power Plant Handling


Major Dimensions - CFM56 Series Engine
FIGURE-2-12-0-991-011-A01

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DISTANCE FROM
THE NOSE
8.8 m
(28.9 in)

0.93 m
(3.1 ft)

1.3 m
(4.3 ft)

1.2 m
(3.9 ft)

0.33 m
(1.1 ft)
1.2 m
(3.9 ft)

C
PRIMARY
NOZZLE

6
2.3 m
(7.5 ft)

1.6 m
(5.2 ft)
CENTERBODY

A
ENGINE AIR
INLET COWL

0.57 m
(1.9 ft)

B
FAN COWL

FAN D
REVERSER

A A

BLOCKER DOOR
EXTENDED
2.07 m
(6.8 ft)

1.9 m
(6.2 ft)

B B

C C

2.1 m
(6.9 ft)

1.8 m
(5.9 ft)
1.2 m
(3.9 ft)

D D
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Major Dimensions - CFM56 Series Engine
FIGURE-2-12-0-991-012-A01

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B
C
0.55 m
(1.8 ft)

NOTE: APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS

m (ft)

VIEW
COWLING
AFT

4227

1.8 (5.9)

1.5 (4.9)

1.3 (4.3)

5515

2.0 (6.6)

1.8 (5.9)

1.7 (5.6)

VIEW
COWLING
FWD

4040

1.8 (5.9 )

1.4 (4.6)

1.3 (4.3)

5256

2.0 (6.6)

1.7 (5.6)

1.6 (5.2)

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Fan Cowls - CFM56 Series Engine
FIGURE-2-12-0-991-013-A01

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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)

35
45

0.5 m
(1.6 ft)

0.7 m
(2.3 ft)

1m
(3.3 ft)

GROUND

NOTE: APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS

CAUTION
DO NOT ACTUATE SLATS:
WITH THRUST REVERSER COWLS 45 OPEN POSITION
WITH BLOCKER DOORS OPEN AND THRUST REVERSER
COWLS AT 35 AND 45 OPEN POSITION

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Thrust Reverser Cowls - CFM56 Series Engine
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3 746 mm
(147.50 in)
1 146 mm
(45.12 in)

3 355 mm
(132.10 in)
1 245 mm
(49.02 in)

TURBINE SECTION
142 mm
(5.59 in)

COMBUSTOR
ACCESSORY
DRIVE

COMPRESSOR

FAN AND
BOOSTER

2 002 mm
(78.82 in)

2 098 mm
(82.60 in)
1 151 mm
(45.31 in)

1 590 mm
(62.60 in)

B
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Major Dimensions - PW 6000 Series Engine
FIGURE-2-12-0-991-015-A01

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AIR INTAKE
FAN COWL
COWL
DISTANCE
FROM THE
NOSE

THRUST
COMMON NOZZLE
REVERSER
ASSY

8.85 m

1.03 m

1.24 m

1.66 m

1.43 m

(29 ft)

(3.37 ft)

(4.1 ft)

(5.44 ft)

(4.7 ft)

B
C
D

D
A

AA
BB
CC
DD

W
2m
(6.6 ft)
2.08 m
(6.8 ft)
1.63 m
(5.3 ft)
1.12 m
(3.7 ft)

U
0.9 m
(3 ft)
0.96 m
(3.1 ft)
0.76 m
(2.5 ft)
0.56 m
(1.8 ft)

V
1.05 m
(3.4 ft)
1.07 m
(3.5 ft)
0.81 m
(2.7 ft)
0.56 m
(1.8 ft)

U
V

NOTE: ALL SIZES GIVEN ON THIS ILLUSTRATION ARE APPROXIMATE

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Nacelle Dimensions - PW 6000 Series Engine
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B
C

GROUND

27
53

3.05 m
(10 ft)
3.85 m
(12.63 ft)

0.90 m
(2.95 ft)
1.65 m
(5.41 ft)

D + 0.2 m
(D + 0.7 ft)
D + 0.84 m
(D + 2.8 ft)

0.7 m
(2.3 ft)

NOTE: APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS


ONLY MAIN DIMENSIONS SHOWN

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2.08 m
(6.82 ft)

CLOSED

OPEN

C
GROUND

45

3.5 m
(11.48 ft)

1.1 m
(3.6 ft)

1.08 m
(3.5 ft)

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Thrust Reverser Halves - PW 6000 Series Engine
FIGURE-2-12-0-991-018-A01

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2-13-0

Leveling, Symmetry and Alignment

**ON A/C A318-100


Leveling, Symmetry and Alignment
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).

3.

Symmetry and Alignment Check


Possible deformation of the aircraft is measured by photogrammetry.

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RIB10

FR54

FR57

2LH

12
2RH
11
FR28
FR34

RIB10

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2-14-0

Jacking

**ON A/C A318-100


Jacking for Maintenance
1.

Aircraft Jacking Points for Maintenance


A.

General
(1) The A318 can be jacked:
- At not more than 53 000 kg (116 845 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.

2.

Jacks and Safety Stay


A.

Jack Design
(1) The maximum permitted loads given in the table in FIGURE 2-14-0-991-001-A are the
maximum loads applicable on jack fittings.
(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.

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(3) The lifting jack stroke enables the aircraft to be jacked up so that the fuselage longitudinal
datum line (aircraft center line) is parallel to the ground, with a clearance of 100 mm (3.94
in) between the main landing gear wheels and the ground. This enables the landing gear
extension/retraction tests to be performed.

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WING JACKING
POINT

B
X

A
Y

SAFETY
STAY

FWD JACKING
POINT
B

WING JACKING
POINT

MAXIMUM
LOAD ELIGIBLE

ft

ft

daN

FORWARD FUSELAGE
JACKING POINT
A

2.74

8.99

6 800

WING JACKING
POINT

15.18

49.80

6.50

21.33

28 500

15.18

49.80

6.50

21.33

28 500

SAFETY STAY

26.44

86.75

2 000

NOTE:
SAFETY STAY IS NOT USED FOR JACKING.
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Jacking for Maintenance


Jacking Point Locations
FIGURE-2-14-0-991-001-A01

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FR8
POINT A DETAIL

Z1 979.8
Z1 987

SPHERICAL RADIUS
19 mm (0.75 in)

B
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Forward Jacking Point
FIGURE-2-14-0-991-003-A01

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A
WING JACK PAD

A
LOWER SURFACE

B
POINT BB DETAIL
RIB9 INTERSECTION WITH REAR
SPAR DATUM

Z828.35

A
SPHERICAL RADIUS
32 mm (1.26 in)

EXAMPLE

REAR SPAR DATUM

Z895

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Wing Jacking Points
FIGURE-2-14-0-991-056-A01

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Z729.441
Z744.932

SPHERICAL RADIUS 19 mm (0.75 in)


(19 D53571 595)

125.67 mm
X = 35 106

(4.95 in)

A
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Safety Stay
FIGURE-2-14-0-991-057-A01

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CONFIGURATION DESCRIPTION

2-14-0

2.55 m 3.66 m 3.81 m


(8.37 ft) (12.01 ft) (12.50 ft)

3.20 m 4.31 m 4.46 m


(10.50 ft) (14.14 ft) (14.63 ft)

2.40 m 3.14 m 2.97 m


(7.87 ft) (10.30 ft) (9.74 ft)

AIRCRAFT ON JACKS, STANDARD TIRES AND STANDARD SHOCK


ABSORBERS EXTENDED, FUSELAGE DATUM LINE PARALLEL TO
GROUND (AT 4.56 m (14.96 ft) FROM THE GROUND), MLG WHEELS
CLEARANCE 0.12 m (0.39 ft)
AIRCRAFT ON JACKS, STANDARD TIRES AND STANDARD SHOCK
ABSORBERS EXTENDED, FUSELAGE DATUM LINE PARALLEL TO
GROUND (AT 5.21 m (17.09 ft) FROM THE GROUND), MLG WHEELS
CLEARANCE 0.77 m (2.52 ft)
AIRCRAFT ON JACK A WITH MLG WHEELS ON GROUND, SAFETY
STAY C IN POSITION, STANDARD TIRES, NLG SHOCK ABSORBERS
EXTENDED, NLG WHEELS CLEARANCE 0.06 m (0.20 ft)

EXTENSION AND
RETRACTION OF MLG

REPLACEMENT OF MLG

EXTENSION AND
RETRACTION TEST OF NLG

1.85 m 3.14 m 3.46 m


(6.07 ft) (10.30 ft) (11.35 ft)

AIRCRAFT ON WHEELS WITH FLAT TIRES AND SHOCK ABSORBERS 1.66 m 2.74 m 2.86 m
(5.45 ft) (8.99 ft) (9.38 ft)
DEFLATED

1.57 m 3.14 m 3.71 m


(5.15 ft) (10.30 ft) (12.17 ft)

CHECK OF DISTANCE BETWEEN


AIRCRAFT ON WHEELS WITH STANDARD TIRES AND STANDARD
JACKING POINTS AND GROUND
(STANDARD AIRCRAFT POSITION) SHOCK ABSORBERS

CHECK OF DISTANCE BETWEEN


JACKING POINTS AND GROUND
(LOWEST POSITION FOR POINTS
B AND B)

CHECK OF DISTANCE BETWEEN


AIRCRAFT ON WHEELS WITH NLG SHOCK ABSORBER DEFLATED
JACKING POINTS AND GROUND
AND FLAT TIRES, MLG WITH STANDARD SHOCK ABSORBERS AND
(LOWEST POSITION FOR POINT A) STANDARD TIRES

CONFIGURATION CASE

FUSELAGE
DATUM LINE

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Jacking for Maintenance


Jacking Design
FIGURE-2-14-0-991-004-A01

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Jacking of the Landing Gear
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.

2.

Main Gear Jacking


The main gears are normally jacked up by placing a jack directly under the ball pad.
The ball spherical radius is 19 mm (0.75 in).
It is also possible to jack the main gear using a cantilever jack.

3.

Nose Gear Jacking


For nose gear jacking, a 19 mm (0.75 in) radius ball pad is fitted under the lower end of the shockabsorber 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.

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49 x 19 R20
600 mm
(23.62 in)
FULLY
EXTENDED

45 x 16 R20

200 mm
(7.87 in)
FULLY
RETRACTED

218 mm
(8.58 in)

25 mm
(1 in)

180 mm
(7.09 in)
ON THE RIM
FLAT TIRES

38 mm
(1.5 in)
DIA. BALL
INFLATED TIRES

552 mm
(21.73 in)

NOTE: TWIN WHEEL TRACK IS 927 mm (36.5 in).


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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MLG Jacking Point Location - Twin Wheels
FIGURE-2-14-0-991-012-A01

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643 mm
(25.32 in)

MLG TIRE 49 x 19 R20

CANTILEVER
ARM

552 mm
(21.73 in)

FWD

25 mm
(1 in)

TWIN WHEEL TRACK


927 mm
(36.5 in)

DOUBLE FLAT MLG TIRES

218 mm (8.58 in)


(180 mm (7.09 in)
ON RIM)

FORK

409 mm
(16.1 in)

25 mm
(1 in) MIN

1 620 mm
APPROX
(63.78 in)

25 mm
(1 in) MIN

CONTOUR OF TIRES ON GROUND

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MLG Jacking with Cantilever Jack - Twin Wheels
FIGURE-2-14-0-991-013-A01

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32

30
CG POSITION
15.0% MAC
18.7% MAC
25.0% MAC
31.0% MAC
37.0% MAC

LOAD AT JACKING POINT (x1 000 kg)

28

26

24

22

20

18

16

14
40

35

80

90

45

100

50

110

55

120

60

130

65

140

AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT

70

150

(x1 000 kg)

(x1 000 lbs)

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Loads at MLG Jacking Points - Twin Wheels
FIGURE-2-14-0-991-014-A01

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40 mm
(1.57 in)

APPROX

128 mm
(5.04 in)

25 mm
(1 in)

38 mm
(1.5 in)
DIA. BALL
SAE AS 33559

326 mm
(12.83 in)

FWD

500 mm (19.69 in)

264 mm MIN (10.39 in)


289 mm MAX (11.38 in)
198 mm
(7.8 in)
FLAT TIRES

INFLATED TIRES

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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Jacking of the Landing Gear


NLG Jacking - Point Location
FIGURE-2-14-0-991-015-A01

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14

LOAD AT JACKING POINT (x1 000 kg)

12

CG POSITION
15.0% MAC
18.7% MAC
25.0% MAC
31.0% MAC
37.0% MAC

10

2
35

80

40

90

45

100

50

110

55

120

60

130

70 (x1 000 kg)

65

140

AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT

150

(x1 000 lbs)

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Loads at NLG Jacking Points
FIGURE-2-14-0-991-016-A01

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AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE
3-1-0

General Information

**ON A/C A318-100


General Information
1.

Standard day temperatures for the altitudes shown are tabulated below:

FEET
0
2
4
6
8

000
000
000
000

Standard Day Temperatures for the Altitudes


Standard Day Temperature
Altitude
METERS
F
C
0
59.0
15.0
610
51.9
11.1
44.7
1 220
7.1
1 830
37.6
3.1
2 440
30.5
-0.8

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3-2-1

Payload / Range - ISA Conditions

**ON A/C A318-100


ISA Conditions
1.

This section provides the payload/range at ISA conditions.

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1 000

0
500

10

12

14

2 000

1 000

3 000

1 500

4 000

2 000

3 000

6 000

3 500

7 000

4 000

MTOW 59 000 kg (130 073 lb)


MTOW 68 000 kg (149 914 lb)

5 000

2 500

NOTE :
THESE CURVES ARE GIVEN FOR INFORMATION ONLY.
THE APPROVED VALUES ARE STATED IN THE "OPERATING
MANUALS" SPECIFIC TO THE AIRLINE OPERATING THE AIRCRAFT.

12

16

20

24

28

32

16

PAYLOAD PAYLOAD
(1 000 lb) (1 000 kg)

8 000

4 500

RANGE
(km)

RANGE
(nm)

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Payload/Range
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3-3-1

Take-off Weight Limitation - ISA Conditions

**ON A/C A318-100


Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA Conditions
1.

This section gives the take-off weight limitation at ISA conditions.

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NOTE: THESE CURVES ARE GIVEN FOR INFORMATION ONLY


THE APPROVED VALUES ARE STATED IN THE "OPERATING
MANUALS" SPECIFIC TO THE AIRLINE OPERATING THE AIRCRAFT.

80

70

1000 lb

200

AIRPORT PRESSURE ALTITUDE (1000 ft)

90

TAKEOFF WEIGHT

1000 kg

190
180

0
2
4
6
8

170
160
150
140

60

130
120

50

110
100

40

90
80

30

70

1000 ft
4

10

12

14

16
RUNWAY LENGTH
1000 m

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CFM56 Series Engine
FIGURE-3-3-1-991-001-A01

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NOTE: THESE CURVES ARE GIVEN FOR INFORMATION ONLY


THE APPROVED VALUES ARE STATED IN THE "OPERATING
MANUALS" SPECIFIC TO THE AIRLINE OPERATING THE AIRCRAFT.

80

70

1000 lb

200

AIRPORT PRESSURE ALTITUDE (1000 ft)

90

TAKEOFF WEIGHT

1000 kg

190
180
170
160
0

150

6
8

140
60

130
120

50

110
100

40

90
80

30

70

1000 ft
4

10

12

14

16
RUNWAY LENGTH
1000 m

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PW 6000 Series Engine
FIGURE-3-3-1-991-002-A01

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3-3-2

Take-off Weight Limitation - ISA +15C (+59F) Conditions

**ON A/C A318-100


Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA +15C (+59F) Conditions
1.

This section gives the take-off weight limitation at ISA +15C (+59F) conditions.

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NOTE: THESE CURVES ARE GIVEN FOR INFORMATION ONLY


THE APPROVED VALUES ARE STATED IN THE "OPERATING
MANUALS" SPECIFIC TO THE AIRLINE OPERATING THE AIRCRAFT.

80

70

1000 lb

200

AIRPORT PRESSURE ALTITUDE (1000 ft)

90

TAKEOFF WEIGHT

1000 kg

190
180
0
2
4
6
8

170
160
150
140

60

130
120

50

110
100

40

90
80

30

70

1000 ft
4

10

12

14

16
RUNWAY LENGTH
1000 m

N_AC_030302_1_0010101_01_00

Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA +15C (+59F) Conditions


CFM56 Series Engine
FIGURE-3-3-2-991-001-A01

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NOTE: THESE CURVES ARE GIVEN FOR INFORMATION ONLY


THE APPROVED VALUES ARE STATED IN THE "OPERATING
MANUALS" SPECIFIC TO THE AIRLINE OPERATING THE AIRCRAFT.

80

70

1000 lb

200

AIRPORT PRESSURE ALTITUDE (1000 ft)

90

TAKEOFF WEIGHT

1000 kg

190
180
170
160
2

150

8
140
60

130
120

50

110
100

40

90
80

30

70

1000 ft
4

10

12

14

16
RUNWAY LENGTH
1000 m

N_AC_030302_1_0020101_01_00

Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA +15C (+59F) Conditions


PW 6000 Series Engine
FIGURE-3-3-2-991-002-A01

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3-4-1

Landing Field Length - ISA Conditions

**ON A/C A318-100


Landing Field Length - ISA Conditions
1.

This section provides the landing field length.

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(x 1 000 ft) (x 1 000 m)


12
3.5
10

LANDING FIELD LENGTH

3.0

8
2.5
AIRFIELD ELEVATION
(x 1 000 ft)
6
2.0

1.5

1.0

8
6
4
2
0

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

130

140

GROSS WEIGHT (x 1 000 kg)


80

90

100

110

120

GROSS WEIGHT (x 1 000 lb)

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_0010101_01_01

Landing Field Length - ISA Conditions


CFM56-5B Series Engine
FIGURE-3-4-1-991-001-A01

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(x 1 000 ft) (x 1 000 m)


12
3.5
10

LANDING FIELD LENGTH

3.0

8
2.5
AIRFIELD ELEVATION
(1 000 ft)

6
2.0

1.5

1.0

8
6
4
2
0

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

130

140

GROSS WEIGHT (x 1 000 kg)


80

90

100

110

120

GROSS WEIGHT (x 1 000 lb)

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_0020101_01_01

Landing Field Length - ISA Conditions


PW 6000 Series Engine
FIGURE-3-4-1-991-002-A01

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3-5-0

Final Approach Speed

**ON A/C A318-100


Final Approach Speed
1.

This section provides the final approach speed. It is defined as the indicated airspeed at threshold in
the landing configuration, at the certificated maximum flap setting and Maximum Landing Weight
(MLW), in standard atmospheric conditions. The approach speed is used to classify the aircraft into
an Aircraft Approach Category, a grouping of aircraft based on the indicated airspeed at threshold.

2.

The final approach speed is 121 kt at a MLW of 57 500 kg (126 766 lb) and classifies the aircraft
into the Aircraft Approach Category C.
NOTE : This value is given for information only.

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GROUND MANEUVERING
4-1-0

General Information

**ON A/C A318-100


General Information
1.

This section provides aircraft turning capability and maneuvering characteristics.


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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4-2-0

Turning Radii

**ON A/C A318-100


Turning Radii
1.

This section gives the turning radii.

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R3

50
R1
60

R5

7.59 m
(24.9 ft)

70

R2

R6

10.25 m
(33.63 ft)
R4

NOTE: FOR STEERING DIMENSION TABLE SEE SHEET 2.


TURN TYPE:
1. ASYMMETRIC THRUST DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING
(PIVOTTING ON ONE MAIN GEAR).
2. SYMMETRIC THRUST NO BRAKING.

N_AC_040200_1_0010101_01_02

Turning Radii, No Slip Angle


FIGURE-4-2-0-991-001-A01

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1

0.3

7.8

8.8

12.2

13.6

8.2

8.9

12.2

13.7

13.0
12.3

36

26

29

10.9

11.3

11.7

14.0

45
40
32

11.0

11.3

11.8

12.3

13.1

14.0

15.2

16.7

27

29

32

36

40

45

50

57

36

37

38

40

43

46

36

37

39

40

43

46

50

55

61

83
79

25.2
24.0

20.9

21.8

22.7

23.9

25.1

26.5

21.2

81

24.7
22.6
21.7

68

71

74

77

85
23.6

90
26.0

72
27.4

22.0

75

22.8

81

24.8

78

85

26.0
23.7

90

95
27.4

102
29.1

120

36.7
31.1

135
110

155

47.3
41.0
33.5

ft

SHARKLET

71

75

78

82

87

69

72

87

26.6

21.9

93

28.2

75

99

30.2

22.9

107

32.7

118

35.8

70

21.5

75
18.7

132

40.2

83

65

152

46.5

103

31.3
25.4

ft

WINGTIP
FENCE

90

ft

R4 WING

111

ft

R3
NLG

15.7

15.9

16.2

16.6

17.1

17.8

15.8

16.0

16.2

16.6

17.2

17.9

18.8

20.0

21.7

24.0

27.5

33.0

51

52

53

55

56

58

52

52

53

55

56

59

62

66

71

79

90

108

ft

R5
NOSE

18.1

18.6

19.2

19.9

20.7

21.7

18.2

18.7

19.2

19.9

20.7

21.7

22.9

24.5

26.4

29.1

32.9

38.6

ft

59

61

63

65

68

71

60

61

63

65

68

71

75

80

87

95

108

127

R6
THS

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.
IT IS POSSIBLE TO GET LOWER VALUES THAN THOSE FROM TYPE 1 BY APPLYING DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING DURING
THE WHOLE TURN.

71.8

75 (MAX)

1
1.2

2.2

62.8

65

1
67.3

11

3.3

57.9

60

70

9.7

15

53.1

55

10.9

20

6.0
4.6

48.3

50

0.6

70.3

75 (MAX)

1.3

66.6

70

9.9

11.0

11

2.3

62.2

65

3.4

57.6

60

15

4.6

52.9

55

20

6.1

48.2

15.3

17.3

50

25

32

7.7

43.4

45

9.7

38.6

40

19.8

40

12.2

33.8

35

23.0

51

15.4

29.0

30

27.3

65

33.7

86

26.1

24.1

25

19.8

19.3

20

ft

R2
LMLG

R1
RMLG

TYPE
EFFECTIVE
OF STEERING
ANGLE
STEERING ANGLE
TURN
(deg)
(deg)

MAXIMUM RAMP WEIGHT

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N_AC_040200_1_0020101_01_01

Turning Radii, No Slip Angle


FIGURE-4-2-0-991-002-A01

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4-3-0

Minimum Turning Radii

**ON A/C A318-100


Minimum Turning Radii
1.

This section gives the minimum turning radii.

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R4
10.3 m
(34 ft)
R6

OUTSIDE FACE OF TIRE

EFFECTIVE
TURN

STEERING
ANGLE 75

MINIMUM
PAVEMENT
WIDTH FOR
180 TURN
R3

R5

NOTE: NOSE GEAR RADII TRACK R3,


MEASURED FROM OUTSIDE FACE OF TIRE.
MODEL 100 TURN DIMENSION SHOWN.
THEORETICAL CENTER OF TURN
FOR MINIMUM TURNING RADIUS.
SLOW CONTINUOUS TURNING.
APPROXIMATELY IDLE THRUST
ON BOTH ENGINES.
NO DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING.
DRY SURFACE.
TYPE STEERING
OF
ANGLE
TURN
(DEG)

EFFECTIVE
STEERING
ANGLE

75 (MAX)

71.8

75 (MAX)

70.3

R4 WING
WING TIP
SHARKLET
FENCE
20.9
21.7

R5
NOSE

R6
THS

15.7

18.1

51

59

22.0

15.8

18.2

72

52

60

R3
NLG

3.4

19.0

10.9

ft

11

62

36

68

71

3.7

19.4

11.0

21.2

ft

12

64

36

69

NOTE: IT IS POSSIBLE TO GET LOWER VALUES THAN THOSE FROM TYPE 1


BY APPLYING DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING DURING THE WHOLE TURN.
N_AC_040300_1_0010101_01_02

Minimum Turning Radii


FIGURE-4-3-0-991-001-A01

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4-4-0

Visibility from Cockpit in Static Position

**ON A/C A318-100


Visibility from Cockpit in Static Position
1.

This section gives the visibility from cockpit in static position.

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NOT TO BE USED FOR
LANDING APPROACH VISIBILITY
DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE
30
VISUAL ANGLES IN VERTICAL
PLANE THROUGH PILOT
EYE POSITION.

20

2.41 m
(7 ft 10.92 in)

4.56 m
(14 ft 11.52 in)

10.14 m
(33 ft 3.24 in)

111
133
FIRST OFFICER
FIELD OF VIEW

5.07 m
(16 ft 7.56 in)

MAX AFT VISION WITH HEAD TURNED


AROUND SPINAL COLUMN.
WING TIP CAN BE SEEN WHEN HEAD IS MOVED
TO THE SIDE.
VISUAL ANGLES IN HORIZONTAL
PLANE THROUGH PILOT
EYE POSITION.

CAPTAIN FIELD OF VIEW


111
133
WITH HEAD MOVED
125 mm (5 in) OUTBOARD

VISUAL ANGLES IN PLANE


PERPENDICULAR TO
LONGITUDINAL AXIS.

0.53 m
(1 ft 8.88 in)

46
46
33

33

25

25
32

32

ZONE THAT CANNOT BE SEEN


NOTE:
PILOT EYE POSITION WHEN PILOTS EYES ARE IN LINE WITH THE RED AND WHITE BALLS.
N_AC_040400_1_0010101_01_03

Visibility from Cockpit in Static Position


FIGURE-4-4-0-991-001-A01

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20
25

10

10

20

35
30

CAPTAIN SLIDING
WINDOW

CAPTAIN
WINDSHIELD

FIRST OFFICER
WINDSHIELD

FIRST OFFICER
SLIDING WINDOW

FIRST OFFICER
FIXED WINDOW

4-4-0

PILOT EYE POSITION


(CAPTAIN POSITION)

EXAMPLE: WHEN CAPTAIN TURNS HIS HEAD BY 80 LEFT, VISIBILITY


WILL BE 35 UP AND 25 DOWN THROUGH THE SLIDING
WINDOW FRAME.

CAPTAIN FIELD OF VIEW SHOWN.


FIRST OFFICER FIELD OF VIEW SYMMETRICAL.

A320

AS 580 B

130120 110100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110

CAPTAIN
FIXED WINDOW

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N_AC_040400_1_0050101_01_00

Binocular Visibility Through Windows from Captain Eye Position


FIGURE-4-4-0-991-005-A01

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4-5-0

Runway and Taxiway Turn Paths

**ON A/C A318-100


Runway and Taxiway Turn Paths
1.

Runway and Taxiway Turn Paths.

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4-5-1

135 Turn - Runway to Taxiway

**ON A/C A318-100


135 Turn - Runway to Taxiway
1.

This section gives the 135 turn - runway to taxiway.

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**ON A/C A318-100

FA
A
L
= LEA
45 D
m IN
(1
50 FIL
ft) LET

APPROX 5.7 m
(19 ft)
TAXIWAY
CENTERLINE

FILLET R = 16.5 m
(55 ft)
TURN R = 30 m
(100 ft)

RUNWAY CENTERLINE
15 m
(50 ft)

NLG PATH
30 m
(100 ft)

MLG PATH

NOTE: FAA GROUP III FACILITIES.


N_AC_040501_1_0010101_01_02

135 Turn - Runway to Taxiway


Cockpit Over Centerline Method
FIGURE-4-5-1-991-001-A01

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**ON A/C A318-100

APPROX 3.2 m
(10 ft)

FA

LE
A
45 D
m IN F
(1 IL
FILLET R = 16.5 m 50 f LET
t)
(55 ft)
L

TAXIWAY
CENTERLINE

TURN R = 30 m
(100 ft)

RUNWAY CENTERLINE
15 m
(50 ft)

NLG PATH
30 m
(100 ft)

MLG PATH

NOTE: FAA GROUP III FACILITIES.


N_AC_040501_1_0110101_01_00

135 Turn - Runway to Taxiway


Judgemental Oversteering Method
FIGURE-4-5-1-991-011-A01

4-5-1

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4-5-2

90 Turn - Runway to Taxiway

**ON A/C A318-100


90 Turn - Runway to Taxiway
1.

This section gives the 90 turn - runway to taxiway.

4-5-2

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FAA LEADIN FILLET


L = 45 m (150 ft)

15 m
(50 ft)

APPROX 6.9 m
(22 ft)

TAXIWAY CENTERLINE

FILLET R = 16.5 m
(55 ft)
TURN R = 30 m
(100 ft)

NLG PATH

RUNWAY CENTERLINE

MLG PATH

30 m
(100 ft)

NOTE: FAA GROUP III FACILITIES.


N_AC_040502_1_0010101_01_02

90 Turn - Runway to Taxiway


Cockpit Over Centerline Method
FIGURE-4-5-2-991-001-A01

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FAA LEADIN FILLET


L = 45 m (150 ft)

15 m
(50 ft)

APPROX 9.3 m
(30 ft)

TAXIWAY CENTERLINE

FILLET R = 16.5 m
(55 ft)
TURN R = 30 m
(100 ft)

NLG PATH

RUNWAY CENTERLINE

MLG PATH

30 m
(100 ft)

NOTE: FAA GROUP III FACILITIES.


N_AC_040502_1_0080101_01_00

90 Turn - Runway to Taxiway


Judgemental Oversteering Method
FIGURE-4-5-2-991-008-A01

4-5-2

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4-5-3

180 Turn on a Runway

**ON A/C A318-100


180 Turn on a Runway
1.

This section gives the 180 turn on a runway.

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RUNWAY CENTERLINE
7.4 m
(24 ft)

3m
(10 ft)

R3 = 10.9 m
(36 ft)

R5 = 15.8 m
(52 ft)
R4
NLG PATH
WINGTIP PATH: WINGTIP FENCES:
R4 = 20.9 m (69 ft)
SHARKLETS:
R4 = 21.7 m (71 ft)
NOSE PATH

30 m
(100 ft)

MLG PATH

NOTE: TYPE 1 VALUES.

N_AC_040503_1_0050101_01_00

180 turn on a Runway


Edge of Runway Method (Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-4-5-3-991-005-A01

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RUNWAY CENTERLINE

R4

R5 = 15.8 m
(52 ft)

R3 = 10.9 m
(36 ft)

6.23 m
(20 ft)

4.76 m
(16 ft)

25

NLG PATH

30 m
(100 ft)

WINGTIP PATH: WINGTIP FENCES:


R4 = 20.9 m (69 ft)
SHARKLETS:
R4 = 21.7 m (71 ft)
NOSE PATH
MLG PATH

NOTE: TYPE 1 VALUES.

N_AC_040503_1_0050102_01_00

180 turn on a Runway


Center of Runway Method (Sheet 2 of 2)
FIGURE-4-5-3-991-005-A01

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4-5-4

135 Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway

**ON A/C A318-100


135 Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway
1.

This section gives the 135 turn - taxiway to taxiway.

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**ON A/C A318-100

FA
A
L
= LEA
45 D
m IN
(1 F
50 IL
ft) LET

APPROX 6.3 m
(21 ft)
FILLET R = 16.5 m
(55 ft)
TURN R = 30 m
(100 ft)

TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
15 m
(50 ft)

TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
15 m
(50 ft)

NLG PATH
MLG PATH

NOTE: FAA GROUP III FACILITIES


N_AC_040504_1_0010101_01_02

135 Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway


Cockpit Over Centerline Method (Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-4-5-4-991-001-A01

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APPROX 3.1 m
(10 ft)

FA

A
L
= EAD
45
m IN
(1 FIL
50 L
ft) ET
FILLET R = 16.5 m
(55 ft)
L

TURN R = 30 m
(100 ft)

TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
15 m
(50 ft)

TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
15 m
(50 ft)

NLG PATH
MLG PATH

NOTE: FAA GROUP III FACILITIES


N_AC_040504_1_0010102_01_00

135 Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway


Judgemental Oversteering Method (Sheet 2 of 2)
FIGURE-4-5-4-991-001-A01

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4-5-5

90 Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway

**ON A/C A318-100


90 Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway
1.

This section gives the 90 turn - taxiway to taxiway.

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FAA LEADIN FILLET


L = 45 m (150 ft)

15 m
(50 ft)

APPROX 6.4 m
(21 ft)

TAXIWAY CENTERLINE

FILLET R = 16.5 m
(55 ft)
TURN R = 30 m
(100 ft)

NLG PATH
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE

MLG PATH

15 m
(50 ft)
NOTE: FAA GROUP III FACILITIES.

N_AC_040505_1_0010101_01_02

90 Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway


Cockpit Over Centerline Method (Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-4-5-5-991-001-A01

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FAA LEADIN FILLET


L = 45 m (150 ft)

15 m
(50 ft)

APPROX 9.3 m
(30 ft)

TAXIWAY CENTERLINE

FILLET R = 16.5 m
(55 ft)
TURN R = 30 m
(100 ft)

NLG PATH
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE

MLG PATH

15 m
(50 ft)
NOTE: FAA GROUP III FACILITIES.

N_AC_040505_1_0010102_01_00

90 Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway


Judgemental Oversteering Method (Sheet 2 of 2)
FIGURE-4-5-5-991-001-A01

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Runway Holding Bay (Apron)

**ON A/C A318-100


Runway Holding Bay (Apron)
1.

This section gives the runway holding bay (Apron).

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6.1 m
(20 ft)

90 m
(300 ft)

61 m
(200 ft)

12.2 m
(40 ft)

HOLDING POINT
6.1 m
(20 ft)

190 m
(625 ft)
TAXIWAY
CENTERLINE

RUNWAY CENTERLINE
45 m
(150 ft)

23 m
(75 ft)

N_AC_040600_1_0010101_01_02

Runway Holding Bay (Apron)


FIGURE-4-6-0-991-001-A01

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4-7-0

Minimum Line-Up Distance Corrections

**ON A/C A318-100


Minimum Line-Up Distance Corrections
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

2.

90 Turn on Runway Entry


This section gives the minimum line-up distance correction for a 90 turn on runway entry.
This maneuver consists in a 90 turn at minimum turn radius. It starts with the edge of the MLG at
a distance of 3 m (10 ft) from the taxiway edge, and finishes with the aircraft aligned on the
centerline of the runway, see FIGURE 4-7-0-991-014-A.
During the turn, all the clearances must meet the minimum value of 3 m (10 ft) for this category of
aircraft as recommended in ICAO Annex 14.

3.

180 Turn on Runway Turn Pad


This section gives the minimum line-up distance correction for a 180 turn on the runway turn pad.
This maneuver consists in a 180 turn at minimum turn radius on a runway turn pad with standard
ICAO geometry.
It starts with the edge of the MLG at a distance of 3 m (10 ft) from the pavement edge, and it
finishes with the aircraft aligned on the centerline of the runway, see FIGURE 4-7-0-991-015-A.
During the turn, all the clearances must meet the minimum value of 3 m (10 ft) for this category of
aircraft as recommended in ICAO Annex 14.

4.

180 Turn on Runway Width


This section gives the minimum line-up distance correction for a 180 turn on the runway width.
For this maneuver, the pavement width is considered to be the runway width, which is a frozen
parameter (30 m (100 ft), 45 m (150 ft) and 60 m (200 ft)).
As per the standard operating procedures for the 180 turn on runway (described in the Flight
Crew Operating Manual), the aircraft is initially angled with respect to the runway centerline when
starting the 180 turn, see FIGURE 4-7-0-991-016-A.
The value of this angle depends on the aircraft type and is mentioned in the FCOM.
During the turn, all the clearances must meet the minimum value of 3 m (10 ft) for this category of
aircraft as recommended in ICAO Annex 14.

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3m
(10 ft)

TODA
ASDA
>3m
(10 ft)

TAXIWAY
CENTERLINE

RUNWAY
CENTERLINE

ASDA: ACCELERATIONSTOP DISTANCE AVAILABLE


TODA: TAKEOFF DISTANCE AVAILABLE

90 TURN ON RUNWAY ENTRY


30 m (100 ft)/45 m (150 ft)/60 m (200 ft)
WIDE RUNWAY
AIRCRAFT
TYPE

MAX
STEERING
ANGLE

A318

75

MINIMUM LINEUP
DISTANCE CORRECTION
ON TODA
10.8 m
35 ft

ON ASDA
21.1 m
69 ft

N_AC_040700_1_0140101_01_00

Minimum Line-Up Distance Corrections


90 Turn on Runway Entry
FIGURE-4-7-0-991-014-A01

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MINIMUM PAVEMENT WIDTH
3m
(10 ft)

TODA

>3m
(10 ft)

3m
(10 ft)

ASDA

RUNWAY CENTERLINE

ASDA: ACCELERATIONSTOP DISTANCE AVAILABLE


TODA: TAKEOFF DISTANCE AVAILABLE

180 TURN ON RUNWAY TURN PAD


30 m (100 ft)/45 m (150 ft)/60 m (200 ft)
WIDE RUNWAY
MAX
AIRCRAFT STEERING
TYPE
ANGLE

A318

75

MINIMUM LINEUP
DISTANCE
CORRECTION
ON TODA
ON ASDA
14.1 m 46 ft 24.4 m 80 ft

REQUIRED
MINIMUM
PAVEMENT
WIDTH
29.2 m

96 ft

N_AC_040700_1_0150101_01_00

Minimum Line-Up Distance Corrections


180 Turn on Runway Turn Pad
FIGURE-4-7-0-991-015-A01

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3m
(10 ft)

TODA
ASDA

3m
(10 ft)

>3m
(10 ft)

RUNWAY CENTERLINE

25

ASDA: ACCELERATIONSTOP DISTANCE AVAILABLE


TODA: TAKEOFF DISTANCE AVAILABLE

180 TURN ON RUNWAY WIDTH


30 m (100 ft)/45 m (150 ft)/60 m (200 ft)
WIDE RUNWAY
AIRCRAFT
TYPE

MAX
STEERING
ANGLE

A318

75

MINIMUM LINEUP
DISTANCE CORRECTION
ON TODA
14.1 m
46 ft

ON ASDA
24.4 m
80 ft

N_AC_040700_1_0160101_01_00

Minimum Line-Up Distance Corrections


180 Turn on Runway Width
FIGURE-4-7-0-991-016-A01

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Aircraft Mooring

**ON A/C A318-100


Aircraft Mooring
1.

This section provides information on aircraft mooring.

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TOWING
FITTING

TOWING
FITTING

GROUND
ANCHOR

FWD

B
N_AC_040800_1_0010101_01_00

Aircraft Mooring
FIGURE-4-8-0-991-001-A01

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Aircraft Servicing Arrangements

**ON A/C A318-100


Aircraft Servicing Arrangements
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.
This table gives the symbols used on servicing diagrams.

AC
AS
BULK
CAT
CB
CLEAN
FUEL
GPU
LDCL
LV
PBB
PS
TOW
ULD
WV

Ground Support Equipment


AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
AIR START UNIT
BULK TRAIN
CATERING TRUCK
CONVEYOR BELT
CLEANING TRUCK
FUEL HYDRANT DISPENSER or TANKER
GROUND POWER UNIT
LOWER DECK CARGO LOADER
LAVATORY VEHICLE
PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGE
PASSENGER STAIRS
TOW TRACTOR
ULD TRAIN
POTABLE WATER VEHICLE

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Typical Ramp Layout - Open Apron

**ON A/C A318-100


Typical Ramp Layout - Open Apron
1.

This section gives the typical servicing arrangement for pax version (Open Apron).
The Stand Safety Line delimits the Aircraft Safety Area (minimum distance 7.5 m from the aircraft).
No vehicle must be parked in this area before complete stop of the aircraft (wheel chocks in position
on landing gears).

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0
0

FEET
5 10 15 20
2 4 6
METERS

AS

TOW

BULK

PU

PS

CAT
AC

CB
FUEL

BULK

CB
WV

CAT

PS

LV
STAND SAFETY LINE
NOTE: TYPICAL RAMP LAYOUT
APPLICABLE TO AIRCRAFT
WITH OR WITHOUT SHARKLETS.

N_AC_050102_1_0010101_01_03

Typical Ramp Layout


Open Apron - Bulk Loading
FIGURE-5-1-2-991-001-A01

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Typical Ramp Layout - Gate

**ON A/C A318-100


Typical Ramp Layout - Gate
1.

This section give 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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0
0

FEET
5 10 15 20
2 4 6
METERS

AS

TOW

BULK

PU

PBB

CAT
AC

CB
FUEL

BULK

CB
WV

CAT

LV
STAND SAFETY LINE
NOTE: TYPICAL RAMP LAYOUT
APPLICABLE TO AIRCRAFT
WITH OR WITHOUT SHARKLETS.

N_AC_050103_1_0040101_01_02

Typical Ramp Layout


Gate
FIGURE-5-1-3-991-004-A01

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Terminal Operations - Full Servicing Turn Round Time Chart

**ON A/C A318-100


Terminal Operations - Full Servicing Turn Round Time
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 operators specific practices, resources, equipment and operating
conditions.

2.

Assumptions used for full servicing turn round time chart


A.

PASSENGER HANDLING
107 pax: 8 F/C + 99 Y/C.
All passengers deplane and board the aircraft.
1 Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) used at door L1.
Equipment positioning + opening door = +2 min.
Closing door + equipment removal = +1.5 min.
No Passenger with Reduced Mobility (PRM) on board.
Deplaning:
- 107 pax at door L1
- Deplaning rate = 20 pax/min per door
- Priority deplaning for premium passengers.
Boarding:
- 107 pax at door L1
- Boarding rate = 12 pax/min per door
- Last Pax Seating allowance (LPS) + headcounting = +2 min.

B.

CARGO
2 belt loaders.
Opening door + equipment positioning = +2 min.
Equipment removal + closing door = +1.5 min.
100% cargo exchange (baggage only):
An average 15 kg (33 lb) per pax is assumed.
- FWD cargo compartment: 800 kg (1 764 lb)
- AFT cargo compartment: 800 kg (1 764 lb).
Bulk unloading/loading times:
- Unloading = 120 kg/min (265 lb/min)
- Loading = 100 kg/min (220 lb/min).

C.

REFUELING
20 000 l (5 283 US gal) at 50 psig (3.45 bars-rel), one hose (right wing).

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Dispenser positioning/removal + connection/disconnection times = +2.5 min.


D.

CLEANING
Cleaning is performed in available time.

E.

CATERING
1 catering truck for servicing galleys sequentially at doors R1 and R2.
Equipment positioning + opening door = +2 min.
Closing door + equipment removal = +1.5 min.
Time to drive from one door to the other = +2 min.
Full Size Trolley Equivalent (FSTE) to unload and load: 8 FSTE
- 4 FSTE at door R1
- 4 FSTE at door R2.
Time for trolley exchange = 1.2 min per FSTE.

F.

GROUND HANDLING/GENERAL SERVICING


Start of operations:
- Bridges/stairs: t0 = 0
- Other equipment: t = t0 + 1 min.
Ground Power Unit (GPU): up to 90 kVA.
Air conditioning: one hose.
Potable water servicing: 100% uplift, 200 l (53 US gal).
Toilet servicing: draining + rinsing.

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TRT: 35 min
0

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

DEPLANING/BOARDING AT L1
HEADCOUNTING
CATERING AT R1
CATERING AT R2
CLEANING

AVAILABLE TIME

CARGO FWD CC
CARGO AFT CC
REFUELING
POTABLE WATER SERVICING
TOILET SERVICING

GSE POSITIONING/REMOVAL
ACTIVITY
CRITICAL PATH

N_AC_050200_1_0040101_01_02

Full Servicing Turn Round Time Chart


FIGURE-5-2-0-991-004-A01

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Terminal Operation - Outstation Turn Round Time Chart

**ON A/C A318-100


Terminal Operations - Outstation Turn Round Time
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 operators specific practices, resources, equipment and operating
conditions.

2.

Assumptions used for outstation turn round time chart


A.

PASSENGER HANDLING
132 pax (all Y/C).
All passengers deplane and board the aircraft.
2 stairways used at doors L1 & L2.
Equipment positioning + opening door = +2 min.
Closing door + equipment removal = +1.5 min.
No Passenger with Reduced Mobility (PRM) on board.
Deplaning:
- 66 pax at door L1
- 66 pax at door L2
- Deplaning rate = 18 pax/min per door.
Boarding:
- 66 pax at door L1
- 66 pax at door L2
- Boarding rate = 12 pax/min per door
- Last Pax Seating allowance (LPS) + headcounting = +2 min.

B.

CARGO
2 belt loaders.
Opening door + equipment positioning = +2 min.
Equipment removal + closing door = +1.5 min.
100% cargo exchange (baggage only):
An average 15 kg (33 lb) per pax is assumed.
- FWD cargo compartment: 990 kg (2 183 lb)
- AFT cargo compartment: 990 kg (2 183 lb).
Bulk unloading/loading times:
- Unloading = 120 kg/min (265 lb/min)
- Loading = 100 kg/min (220 lb/min).

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C.

REFUELING
No refueling.

D.

CLEANING
Cleaning is performed in available time.

E.

CATERING
One catering truck for servicing the galleys as required.

F.

GROUND HANDLING/GENERAL SERVICING


Start of operations:
- Bridges/stairs: t0 = 0
- Other equipment: t = t0 + 1 min.
Ground Power Unit (GPU): up to 90 kVA.
Air conditioning: one hose.
No potable water servicing.
No toilet servicing.

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TRT: 21 min
0

10

15

20

25

DEPLANING/BOARDING AT L1
DEPLANING/BOARDING AT L2
HEADCOUNTING
CATERING

AVAILABLE TIME

CLEANING

AVAILABLE TIME

CARGO FWD CC
CARGO AFT CC
REFUELING
POTABLE WATER SERVICING
TOILET SERVICING

GSE POSITIONING/REMOVAL
ACTIVITY
CRITICAL PATH

N_AC_050300_1_0010101_01_02

Outstation Turn Round Time Chart


FIGURE-5-3-0-991-001-A01

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Ground Service Connections

**ON A/C A318-100


Ground Service Connections Layout
1.

This section provides the ground service connections layout.

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11

10

12

6
1
2
8

9
4
5

17

7
10

14
15
13
13 1614 19
17

11
9

18
20

12

1 GROUND ELECTRICAL POWER


CONNECTOR
2 NLG GROUNDING (EARTHING) POINT
3 POTABLE WATER DRAIN PANEL
4 LOW PRESSURE AIR PRECONDITIONING
5 HIGH PRESSURE AIR PRECONDITIONING
6 REFUEL/DEFUEL INTEGRATED PANEL
7 IDG/STARTER OIL SERVICING
8 ENGINE OIL SERVICING*
9 OVERPRESSURE PROTECTOR
10 REFUEL/DEFUEL COUPLINGS
(OPTIONALLH WING)

11 OVERWING REFUEL (IF INSTALLED)


12 NACA VENT INTAKE
13 YELLOW HYDRAULICSYSTEM SERVICE PANEL
14 BLUE HYDRAULICSYSTEM SERVICE PANEL
15 ACCUMULATOR CHARGING (GREEN SYSTEM)
AND RESERVOIR DRAIN (GREEN SYSTEM)
16 GREEN HYDRAULICSYSTEM SERVICE PANEL
17 MLG GROUNDING (EARTHING) POINT
18 WASTE WATER SERVICE PANEL
19 POTABLE WATER SERVICE PANEL
20 APU OIL SERVICING

NOTE:
* FOR THE PW 6000 ENGINE, THE ENGINE OIL SERVICING POINTS (8) ARE LOCATED SYMMETRICALLY ON
THE RH SIDE OF EACH ENGINE.
THE ENGINE OIL SERVICING POINTS (8) ARE SHOWN FOR THE CFM 56 ENGINE.
N_AC_050401_1_0010101_01_02

Ground Service Connections Layout


FIGURE-5-4-1-991-001-A01

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Grounding Points

**ON A/C A318-100


Grounding (Earthing) Points
1.

Grounding (Earthing) Points


DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
AFT OF NOSE

On Nose Landing Gear


leg:
On left Main Landing
Gear leg:
On right Main Landing
Gear leg:

5.07 m
(16.63 ft)
15.32 m
(50.26 ft)
15.32 m
(50.26 ft)

LH SIDE

RH SIDE

On Centerline
3.79 m
(12.43 ft)

3.79 m
(12.43 ft)

MEAN HEIGHT
FROM
GROUND
0.94 m
(3.08 ft)
1.07 m
(3.51 ft)
1.07 m
(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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NOSE LANDING GEAR

MAIN LANDING GEAR

LANDING
GEAR

GROUNDING (EARTHING) POINT


GROUNDING (EARTHING) CABLE

A
TYPICAL
N_AC_050402_1_0010101_01_01

Ground Service Connections


Grounding (Earthing) Points - Landing Gear
FIGURE-5-4-2-991-001-A01

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A
RIB20
RIB19

A
FOR SPECIFICATIONS REFER
TO FLIGHT MANUAL

NOTE: R SIDE SYMMETRICAL

F
W
D
N_AC_050402_1_0020101_01_00

Ground Service Connections


Grounding (Earthing) Points - Wing (If Installed)
FIGURE-5-4-2-991-002-A01

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FR14

FR12
FR12

FR14

Z822
PR

ES

A
A/C STRUCTURE
GROUNDING
(EARTHING) POINT

GROUNDING
(EARTHING) CABLE

B
FWD

C
N_AC_050402_1_0090101_01_00

Ground Service Connections


Grounding (Earthing) Point - Avionics Compartment Door-Frame
FIGURE-5-4-2-991-009-A01

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PHONE JACK
GROUNDING (EARTHING) POINT

N_AC_050402_1_0100101_01_00

Ground Service Connections


Grounding (Earthing) Point - Engine Air Intake (If Installed)
FIGURE-5-4-2-991-010-A01

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Hydraulic System

**ON A/C A318-100


Hydraulic System
1.

Access
DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE

ACCESS
Green System:
Access Door 197CB
Yellow System:
Access Door 198CB
Blue System:
Access Door 197EB
2.

AFT OF NOSE
16.43 m
(53.90 ft)
16.43 m
(53.90 ft)
16.96 m
(55.64 ft)

RH SIDE

1.27 m
(4.17 ft)

1.27 m
(4.17 ft)

1.27 m
(4.17 ft)

Reservoir Pressurization
DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE

ACCESS

AFT OF NOSE
13.20 m
(43.31 ft)

Access Door 195BB

3.

LH SIDE

MEAN HEIGHT
FROM
GROUND
1.76 m
(5.77 ft)
1.76 m
(5.77 ft)
1.76 m
(5.77 ft)

LH SIDE
0.25 m
(0.82 ft)

RH SIDE
-

MEAN HEIGHT
FROM
GROUND
1.74 m
(5.71 ft)

Accumulator Charging
Four MIL-PRF-6164 connections:

ACCESS
Yellow System
Accumulator:
Access Door 196BB

DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
AFT OF NOSE
13.20 m
(43.31 ft)

LH SIDE
-

RH SIDE
0.25 m
(0.82 ft)

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MEAN HEIGHT
FROM
GROUND
1.74 m
(5.71 ft)

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ACCESS
Green System
Accumulator:
Left MLG Door
Blue System
Accumulator:
Access Door 195BB
Yellow System Braking
Accumulator:
Access Door 196BB
4.

DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
AFT OF NOSE

LH SIDE

RH SIDE

MEAN HEIGHT
FROM
GROUND

14.30 m
(46.92 ft)

0.25 m
(0.82 ft)

3.20 m
(10.50 ft)

13.20 m
(43.31 ft)

0.25 m
(0.82 ft)

1.74 m
(5.71 ft)

13.20 m
(43.31 ft)

0.25 m
(0.82 ft)

1.74 m
(5.71 ft)

Reservoir Filling
Centralized filling capability on the Green System ground service panel:

ACCESS

Access Door 197CB

DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
AFT OF NOSE
16.43 m
(53.90 ft)

LH SIDE
1.27 m
(4.17 ft)

RH SIDE
-

MEAN HEIGHT
FROM
GROUND
1.76 m
(5.77 ft)

Filling: Ground pressurized supply or hand pump.


5.

Reservoir Drain
Three 3/8 in. self-sealing connections:

ACCESS
Yellow System:
Access Door 196BB
Green System:
Left MLG Door

DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
AFT OF NOSE
13.20 m
(43.31 ft)
14.30 m
(46.92 ft)

LH SIDE
0.25 m
(0.82 ft)

RH SIDE
0.25 m
(0.82 ft)
-

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MEAN HEIGHT
FROM
GROUND
1.74 m
(5.71 ft)
3.20 m
(10.50 ft)

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ACCESS
Blue System:
Access Door 197EB

DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
AFT OF NOSE
16.96 m
(55.64 ft)

LH SIDE
1.27 m
(4.17 ft)

RH SIDE
-

MEAN HEIGHT
FROM
GROUND
1.76 m
(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
On each ground service panel:
- One self-sealing connector (suction).
- One self-sealing connector (delivery).

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FR47
FR50

197CB

RESERVOIR FILL SYSTEM


HAND PUMP FILL CONNECTION

RESERVOIR FILL SYSTEM


SELECTOR VALVE

QUANTITY
INDICATOR

RESERVOIR
DEPRESSURIZATION
CONNECTION

GROUND
DELIVERY
CONNECTION

GROUND SUPPLY
RESERVOIR FILL
CONNECTION

A
FWD

GROUND
SUCTION
CONNECTION
N_AC_050403_1_0040101_01_01

Hydraulic System
Green System Ground Service Panel
FIGURE-5-4-3-991-004-A01

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A
FR47
FR50

RESERVOIR
DEPRESSURIZATION
VALVE

197EB

GROUND
DELIVERY
CONNECTION

GROUND
SUCTION
CONNECTION

RESERVOIR
DRAIN VALVE

A
FWD

N_AC_050403_1_0050101_01_01

Hydraulic System
Blue System Ground Service Panel
FIGURE-5-4-3-991-005-A01

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FR47
198CB

A
FR50

GROUND
DELIVERY
CONNECTION

RESERVOIR
DEPRESSURIZATION
VALVE

GROUND
SUCTION
CONNECTION

HAND PUMP
LEVER

A
FWD
N_AC_050403_1_0060101_01_01

Hydraulic System
Yellow System Ground Service Panel
FIGURE-5-4-3-991-006-A01

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Electrical System

**ON A/C A318-100


Electrical System
1.

Electrical System
This chapter gives data related to the location of the ground service connections.
ACCESS

A/C External
Power:
Access Door 121AL

AFT OF NOSE
2.55 m
(8.37 ft)

DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
LH SIDE
RH SIDE

MEAN HEIGHT
FROM GROUND

On centerline

2.00 m
(6.56 ft)

NOTE : Distances are approximate.


2.

Technical Specifications
A.

External Power Receptacle:


- One receptacle according to MS 90362-3 (without shield MS 17845-1) -- 90 kVA.
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.

D.

Electrical Loads in Ground Configuration


In ground configuration, in addition to the power necessary for maintenance, all the circuits,
except those which are connected to the engines, are supplied as in flight.
In these conditions, the maximum power on ground is approximately 75 kVA. This value does
not take into account the supply of the galleys and IFE, which according to the aircraft interior
layout, may reach 30 kVA.

E.

Electrical Power necessary for Maintenance at Line Stop and Workshops:


- Hydraulic electric-pumps: 34 kVA
- Air conditioning/ventilation: 20.8 kVA
- Fuel pumps: 12 kVA
- Lighting (commercial): 6.7 kVA
- Lighting (technical): 3 kVA
- Ice and rain protection: 3 kVA
- Cargo loading: 3 kVA

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AFS, flight controls, ADS, recorders: 3.3 kVA


Communications: 1.3 kVA
Radio navigation: 1.2 kVA.

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121AL

108VU

N_AC_050404_1_0010101_01_01

Ground Service Connections


External Power Receptacles
FIGURE-5-4-4-991-001-A01

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Oxygen System

**ON A/C A318-100


Oxygen System
1.

Oxygen System
DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
ACCESS

Oxygen Replenishment:
Access Door 812
2.

AFT OF NOSE
3.45 m
(11.32 ft)

LH SIDE

RH SIDE

1.15 m
(3.77 ft)

MEAN
HEIGHT
FROM
GROUND
2.60 m
(8.53 ft)

Technical Specifications
- One 3/8 in. MIL-DTL 7891 standard service connection.
NOTE : External charging in the avionics compartment.

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OXYGEN STORAGE
CYLINDER

FR16
FR9

B
Z125
812

A
FR12

FR9

OXYGEN FILLING
PORT
OXYGEN FILLING
INDICATOR
TEST PORT

C
N_AC_050405_1_0010101_01_00

Ground Service Connections


Oxygen System
FIGURE-5-4-5-991-001-A01

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Fuel System

**ON A/C A318-100


Fuel System
1.

Refuel/Defuel Control Panel

ACCESS
Refuel/Defuel
Integrated Panel:
Access Door
192MB
2.

AFT OF NOSE

DISTANCE
POSITION FROM AIRCRAFT
CENTERLINE
LH SIDE
RH SIDE

14.01 m
(45.96 ft)

1.8 m
(5.91 ft)

MEAN HEIGHT
FROM GROUND
1.8 m
(5.91 ft)

Refuel/Defuel Connectors

ACCESS
Refuel/Defuel
Coupling, Left:
Access Panel
522HB
(Optional)
Refuel/Defuel
Coupling, Right:
Access Panel
622HB
Overwing GravityRefuel Cap

AFT OF NOSE

DISTANCE
POSITION FROM AIRCRAFT
CENTERLINE
LH SIDE
RH SIDE

MEAN HEIGHT
FROM GROUND

15.2 m
(49.87 ft)

9.83 m
(32.25 ft)

3.65 m
(11.98 ft)

15.2 m
(49.87 ft)

9.83 m
(32.25 ft)

3.65 m
(11.98 ft)

16.71 m
(54.82 ft)

12.4 m
(40.68 ft)

12.4 m
(40.68 ft)

3.7 m
(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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3.

Overpressure Protectors and NACA Vent Intake

ACCESS
Surge Tank
OverpressureProtector:
Access Panel
550CB (650CB)
Inner Cell
OverpressureProtector:
Access Panel
540HB (640HB)
NACA Vent Intake:
Access Panel
550AB (650AB)

AFT OF NOSE

DISTANCE
POSITION FROM AIRCRAFT
CENTERLINE
LH SIDE
RH SIDE

MEAN HEIGHT
FROM GROUND

17.96 m
(58.92 ft)

14.9 m
(48.88 ft)

14.9 m
(48.88 ft)

4.32 m
(14.17 ft)

16.5 m
(54.14 ft)

9.19 m
(30.15 ft)

9.19 m
(30.15 ft)

4.1 m
(13.45 ft)

17.4 m
(57.09 ft)

13.7 m
(44.95 ft)

13.7 m
(44.95 ft)

4.02 m
(13.19 ft)

NOTE : Distances are approximate.

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A

REFUEL/DEFUEL
CONTROL PANEL

FUEL QTY
kg x 1000

LEFT

RIGHT

CTR

LVL

HI
LEFT

RIGHT

CTR

VALVES

REFUEL
OPEN

OPEN

OPEN

NORM

NORM

NORM

SHUT

SHUT

MODE SELECT

SHUT

TEST

BATT POWER

HI LVL

ON

REFUEL
OFF

DEFUEL / XFR
OPEN

LTS

ACTUAL

REFUEL

PRESELECTED

NORM

kg x 1000

DEC

CKPT

INC

END

A
NOTE: STANDARD CONFIGURATION OF REFUEL/DEFUEL PANEL.

N_AC_050406_1_0010101_01_00

Ground Service Connections


Refuel/Defuel Control Panel
FIGURE-5-4-6-991-001-A01

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RIB14
RIB15

LEADING
EDGE

WING FRONT
SPAR

40QM

41QM

N_AC_050406_1_0020101_01_00

Ground Service Connections


Refuel/Defuel Couplings
FIGURE-5-4-6-991-002-A01

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RIB19

RIB20

ADAPTER
(REF ONLY)

GROUND CONNECTION
(REF ONLY)

44QM
(45QM)

F
W
D

A
N_AC_050406_1_0030101_01_00

Ground Service Connections


Overwing Gravity-Refuel Cap (If Installed)
FIGURE-5-4-6-991-003-A01

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Z500 (Z600)

540HB (640HB)

550AB (650AB)
550CB (650CB)

RIB14
RIB13

RIB22
RIB23

RIB25
RIB24

NACA VENT
PROTECTOR
NACA VENT INTAKE

01

OVERPRESSURE
PROTECTOR

NOTE:
01 LH SHOWN, RH SYMMETRICAL

01
N_AC_050406_1_0040101_01_01

Ground Service Connections


Overpressure Protectors and NACA Vent Intake
FIGURE-5-4-6-991-004-A01

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Pneumatic System

**ON A/C A318-100


Pneumatic System
1.

High Pressure Air Connector


ACCESS

HP Connector:
Access Door 191DB
A.
2.

AFT OF NOSE
10.43 m
(34.22 ft)

DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
LH SIDE
RH SIDE
0.84 m
(2.76 ft)

MEAN HEIGHT
FROM GROUND
1.76 m
(5.77 ft)

Connector:
- One standard 3 in. ISO 2026 connection.

Low Pressure Air Connector


ACCESS

LP Connector:
Access Door 191CB
A.

AFT OF NOSE
9.9 m
(32.48 ft)

DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
LH SIDE
RH SIDE
1.11 m
(3.64 ft)

MEAN HEIGHT
FROM GROUND
1.73 m
(5.68 ft)

Connector:
- One standard 8 in. SAE AS4262 connection.

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FR34

FR36

B
A
191CB
191DB
HP CONNECTOR

A
LP CONNECTOR

N_AC_050407_1_0010101_01_00

Ground Service Connections


LP and HP Ground Connectors
FIGURE-5-4-7-991-001-A01

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Oil System

**ON A/C A318-100


Oil System
1.

Engine Oil Replenishment for CFM56 Series Engine (See FIGURE 5-4-8-991-003-A):
One gravity filling cap and one pressure filling connection per engine.
ACCESS

Engine Oil Gravity Filling


Cap:
Access door: 437BL
(LH),
447BL (RH)
Engine Oil Pressure
Filling Port:

DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
AFT OF NOSE

ENGINE 1 (LH)

ENGINE 2 (RH)

MEAN HEIGHT
FROM
GROUND

12.30 m
(40.35 ft)

6.63 m
(21.75 ft)

4.82 m
(15.81 ft)

1.46 m
(4.79 ft)

12.20 m
(40.03 ft)

6.49 m
(21.29 ft)

4.74 m
(15.55 ft)

1.42 m
(4.66 ft)

NOTE : Distances are approximate.

2.

A.

Tank capacity:
- Full level: 19.60 l (5 US gal),
- Usable: 9.46 l (3 US gal).

B.

Maximum delivery pressure required: 1.72 bar (25 psi).


Maximum delivery flow required: 180 l/h (48 US gal/h).

IDG Oil Replenishment for CFM56 Series Engine (See FIGURE 5-4-8-991-004-A):
One pressure filling connection per engine.
ACCESS

IDG Oil Pressure Filling


Connection:
Access door: 438AR
(LH),
448AR (RH)

DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
AFT OF NOSE

11.40 m
(37.40 ft)

ENGINE 1 (LH)

6.90 m
(22.64 ft)

ENGINE 2 (RH)

5.52 m
(18.11 ft)

MEAN HEIGHT
FROM
GROUND
0.68 m
(2.23 ft)

NOTE : Distances are approximate.


A.

IDG oil tank capacity: 5 l (1 US gal).

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B.
3.

Maximum servicing pressure: 0.34 bar (5 psi) to 2.76 bar (40 psi) at the IDG inlet.

Starter Oil Replenishment for CFM56 Series Engine (See FIGURE 5-4-8-991-005-A):
One gravity filling cap per engine.
ACCESS

Starter Oil Filling


Connection:

DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
AFT OF NOSE
10.40 m
(34.12 ft)

ENGINE 1 (LH)
5.30 m
(17.39 ft)

ENGINE 2 (RH)
6.20 m
(20.34 ft)

MEAN HEIGHT
FROM
GROUND
0.76 m
(2.49 ft)

NOTE : Distances are approximate.


A.
4.

Tank capacity: 0.8 l (0.21 US gal).

Engine Oil Replenishment for PW 6000 Series Engine (See FIGURE 5-4-8-991-006-A):
One gravity filling cap per engine.
ACCESS

DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
AFT OF NOSE

Engine Oil Gravity Filling


Cap:
10.16 m
Access door: 438BR
(33.33 ft)
(LH),
448BR (RH)

ENGINE 1 (LH)

4.80 m
(15.75 ft)

ENGINE 2 (RH)

6.63 m
(21.75 ft)

MEAN HEIGHT
FROM
GROUND
1.80 m
(5.91 ft)

NOTE : Distances are approximate.


A.

5.

Tank capacity:
- Full level: 18.36 l (5 US gal),
- Usable: 23.50 l (6 US gal),
- Engine oil tank capacity: 18.36 l (5 US gal).

IDG Oil Replenishment for PW 6000 Series Engine (See FIGURE 5-4-8-991-007-A):
One pressure filling connection per engine.

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ACCESS
IDG Oil Pressure Filling
Connection:
Access door: 438DR
(LH),
448DR (RH)

DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
AFT OF NOSE

10.00 m
(32.81 ft)

ENGINE 1 (LH)

5.33 m
(17.49 ft)

ENGINE 2 (RH)

6.17 m
(20.24 ft)

MEAN HEIGHT
FROM
GROUND
1.02 m
(3.35 ft)

NOTE : Distances are approximate.


A.

6.

Distances are approximate.


- Tank capacity: 6.28 l (2 US gal),
- Maximum servicing pressure: 2.41 bar (35 psi).

Starter Oil Replenishment for PW 6000 Series Engine (See FIGURE 5-4-8-991-008-A):
One gravity filling cap per engine.
ACCESS

Starter Oil Filling


Connection:

DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
AFT OF NOSE
10.16 m
(33.33 ft)

ENGINE 1 (LH)
5.84 m
(19.16 ft)

ENGINE 2 (RH)
5.59 m
(18.34 ft)

MEAN HEIGHT
FROM
GROUND
1.02 m
(3.35 ft)

NOTE : Distances are approximate.


A.
7.

Tank capacity: 0.35 l (0.09 US gal).

APU Oil System (See FIGURE 5-4-8-991-009-A):


APU oil gravity filling cap.
ACCESS

GTCP 36-300
APS 3200
131-9

DISTANCE
FROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
AFT OF NOSE
29.37 m
(96.36 ft)
29.37 m
(96.36 ft)
29.27 m
(96.03 ft)

ENGINE 1 (LH)
0.30 m
(0.98 ft)
0.30 m
(0.98 ft)
0.35 m
(1.15 ft)

ENGINE 2 (RH)
-

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MEAN HEIGHT
FROM
GROUND
4.83 m
(15.85 ft)
4.78 m
(15.68 ft)
4.32 m
(14.17 ft)

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NOTE : Distances are approximate.


A.

Tank capacity (usable):


- APU type GTCP 36-300: 6.20 l (2 US gal),
- APU type APS 3200: 5.40 l (1 US gal),
- APU type 131-9: 6.25 l (2 US gal).

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437BL (ENGINE 1)
447BL (ENGINE 2)

FWD

OIL IN
VENT

OIL LEVEL
TRANSMITTER
(OPTIONAL)

ANTISIPHON
DEVICE

OIL CAP

AIR PRESSURE
SWITCH NIPPLE

SIGHT WINDOW

PRESSURE NIPPLE
SELFSEALING MAGNETIC
DRAIN PLUG

OIL OUT

SERVO FUEL
HEATER

OIL/FUEL HEAT
EXCHANGER

B
N_AC_050408_1_0030101_01_00

Ground Service Connections


Engine Oil Tank -- CFM56 Series Engine
FIGURE-5-4-8-991-003-A01

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A
1 PRESSURE FILL VALVE
2 CASE DRAIN PLUG
3 DUST CAP
4 DUST CAP
5 OVERFLOW DRAIN VALVE

5
A

OVER
FULL

2
4
3

B
ADD
OIL

ADD
OIL

CFM56

SIGHT GLASS

A
NOTE: A IF THE OIL LEVEL IS ABOVE
THE YELLOW BAND, OIL SERVICING
IS REQUIRED.
B IF THE OIL LEVEL IS WITHIN
THE GREEN AND YELLOW BANDS,
OIL SERVICING IS NOT REQUIRED.
C IF THE OIL LEVEL IS BELOW
THE GREEN BAND, OIL SERVICING
IS REQUIRED.

N_AC_050408_1_0040101_01_00

Ground Service Connections


IDG Oil Tank -- CFM56 Series Engine
FIGURE-5-4-8-991-004-A01

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STARTER

DRAIN PORT
AND MAGNETIC
PLUG
OVERFLOW
PLUG

OIL FILLER
PLUG

A
N_AC_050408_1_0050101_01_00

Ground Service Connections


Starter Oil Tank -- CFM56 Series Engine
FIGURE-5-4-8-991-005-A01

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438BR (ENGINE 1)
448BR (ENGINE 2)

OIL

FULL

FULL

1
1

QTS
LOW

LTR
LOW

LEVEL

B
SIGHT GLASS

OIL TANK
CAP
N02463(0601)
PW V

A
N_AC_050408_1_0060101_01_00

Ground Service Connections


Engine Oil Tank -- PW6000 Series Engine
FIGURE-5-4-8-991-006-A01

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A
438DR (ENGINE 1)
448DR (ENGINE 2)

OVER FULL

ADD
OIL

ADD
OIL

IDG

B
B

IDG OVERFILL
DRAIN VALVE
IDG OIL LEVEL
SIGHT GLASS

IDG PRESSURE
FILL VALVE

A
N01198 (0601)
PW V

N_AC_050408_1_0070101_01_00

Ground Service Connections


IDG Oil Tank -- PW6000 Series Engine
FIGURE-5-4-8-991-007-A01

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STARTER

OVERFLOW
PLUG

MAGNETIC
CHIP COLLECTOR

FILL
PLUG

N01199 (1100)
PW V

N_AC_050408_1_0080101_01_00

Ground Service Connections


Starter Oil Tank -- PW6000 Series Engine
FIGURE-5-4-8-991-008-A01

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FR84

A
Z315
(Z316)
FR80
GRAVITY
OIL FILLER
OIL LEVEL
SIGHT GLASS

PRESSURE
FILL PORT
OVERFLOW
DRAIN VALVE

A
N_AC_050408_1_0090101_01_00

Ground Service Connections


APU Oil Tank
FIGURE-5-4-8-991-009-A01

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Potable Water System

**ON A/C A318-100


Potable Water System
1.

Potable Water Ground Service Panels


ACCESS

Potable-Water
Service Panel:
Access Door 171AL
Potable-Water
Drain Panel:
Access Door 133AL

AFT OF NOSE

DISTANCE
POSITION FROM AIRCRAFT
CENTERLINE
LH SIDE
RH SIDE

MEAN HEIGHT
FROM GROUND

25.2 m
(82.68 ft)

0.3 m
(0.98 ft)

2.6 m
(8.53 ft)

11.4 m
(37.4 ft)

0.15 m
(0.49 ft)

1.75 m
(5.74 ft)

NOTE : Distances are approximate.


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
DRAIN CONTROL
HANDLE

133AL

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

N_AC_050409_1_0290101_01_00

Ground Service Connections


Potable Water Ground Service Panels
FIGURE-5-4-9-991-029-A01

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FR68

Z170

FR65

POTABLE WATER
TANK

FILL/DRAIN
LINE

OVERFLOW
LINE

POTABLE WATER
DISTRIBUTION LINE

B
N_AC_050409_1_0300101_01_00

Ground Service Connections


Potable Water Tank Location
FIGURE-5-4-9-991-030-A01

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Waste Water System

**ON A/C A318-100


Vacuum Toilet System
1.

Vacuum Toilet System

ACCESS

DISTANCE
POSITION FROM AIRCRAFT
CENTERLINE
LH SIDE
RH SIDE

AFT OF NOSE

Waste-Water
25.2 m
Ground Service
(82.67 ft)
Panel:
Access door 172AR

0.8 m
(2.62 ft)

MEAN HEIGHT
FROM GROUND
2.8 m
(9.19 ft)

NOTE : Distances are approximate.


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).

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

FILL AND RINSE


CONNECTION

TOILET DRAIN
CONNECTION

N_AC_050410_1_0010101_01_00

Ground Service Connections


Waste Water Ground Service Panel
FIGURE-5-4-10-991-001-A01

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Z170

FR68

WASTE TANK
FR65

FLUSH LINE

DRAIN LINE

A
N_AC_050410_1_0040101_01_00

Ground Service Connections


Waste Tank Location
FIGURE-5-4-10-991-004-A01

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Engine Starting Pneumatic Requirements

**ON A/C A318-100


Engine Starting Pneumatic Requirements
1.

The purpose of this section is to provide the minimum air data requirements at the aircraft
connection, needed to start the engine within no more than 60 seconds, at sea level (0 feet), for a set
of Outside Air Temperatures (OAT).
ABBREVIATION

A/C
ASU
HPGC
OAT

DEFINITION
Aircraft
Air Start Unit
High Pressure Ground Connection
Outside Air Temperature

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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CFM56 SERIES/SEA LEVEL
STARTING TIME: LESS THAN 60 s
AIR DATA AT AIRCRAFT CONNECTION
80
170
160
70
150
65

140

60

130

55

AIRFLOW (lb/min)

AIRFLOW (kg/min)

75

120

50
35

40

50
45
ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (psia)

55

ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (psia)

55

50

45

40

35
40

40

30

20

0
10
20
10
20
30
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE OAT ( C)

40

100
0
20
40
60
80
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE OAT ( F)

50

120

ASU DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE:


100 C (212 F)
150 C (302 F)
220 C (428 F) MAX.
EXAMPLE:
FOR AN OAT OF 30 C (86 F) AND AN ASU PROVIDING A DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE OF 150 C (302 F)
AT HPGC:
THE REQUIRED PRESSURE AT HPGC IS 41 psia
THE REQUIRED AIRFLOW AT A/C CONNECTION IS 57.5 kg/min.
NOTE:
IN CASE THE ACTUAL DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE OF THE ASU DIFFERS SUBSTANTIALLY FROM THE
ONES GIVEN IN THE CHARTS, A SIMPLE INTERPOLATION (LINEAR) IS SUFFICIENT TO DETERMINE THE
REQUIRED AIR DATA.
N_AC_050500_1_0050101_01_00

Example for Use of the Charts


FIGURE-5-5-0-991-005-A01

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PW 6000 SERIES/SEA LEVEL
STARTING TIME: LESS THAN 60 s
AIR DATA AT AIRCRAFT CONNECTION
80
170
160
70
150
65
140
60

AIRFLOW (lb/min)

AIRFLOW (kg/min)

75

130

55
45

40

55

50

ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (psia)

ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (psia)

55

50

45

40
45

35

25

15

15

25

35

45

OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE OAT ( C)


40

20

20

40

60

80

100

OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE OAT ( F)


ASU DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE:
100 C (212 F)
150 C (302 F)
220 C (428 F) MAX.
N_AC_050500_1_0060101_01_00

Engine Starting Pneumatic Requirements


PW 6000 Series Engine
FIGURE-5-5-0-991-006-A01

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CFM56 SERIES/SEA LEVEL
STARTING TIME: LESS THAN 60 s
AIR DATA AT AIRCRAFT CONNECTION
80
170
160
70
150
65
140
60

130

55

AIRFLOW (lb/min)

AIRFLOW (kg/min)

75

120

50
35

45

40

55

50

ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (psia)

ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (psia)

55

50

45

40

35
40

30

10

20

10

20

30

40

50

OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE OAT ( C)


40

20

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.
N_AC_050500_1_0070101_01_00

Engine Starting Pneumatic Requirements


CFM56 Series Engine
FIGURE-5-5-0-991-007-A01

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5-6-0

Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements

**ON A/C A318-100


Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements
1.

General
This section describes the required performance for the ground equipment to maintain the cabin
temperature at 27 C (80.6 F) 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

A/C
AHM
AMM
GC
GSE
IFE
OAT
PCA
A.

DEFINITION
Aircraft
Aircraft Handling Manual
Aircraft Maintenance Manual
Ground Connection
Ground Service Equipment
In-Flight Entertainment
Outside Air Temperature
Pre-Conditioned Air

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.

2.

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.

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

AIRFLOW AT GC (kg/s)

3.0

MAXIMUM AIRFLOW

1.3
1.2

2.5

1.1
1.0

2.0

0.9
0.8
0.7

1.5

0.6
0.5

AIRFLOW AT GC (lb/s)

1.4

1.0

0.4
15

30

45

60

75

90

TIME TO HEAT CABIN TO +21 C (+69.8 F) ON GROUND (min)

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

N_AC_050600_1_0010101_01_00

Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements


Heating
FIGURE-5-6-0-991-001-A01

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PULL DOWN PERFORMANCE

3.0

MAXIMUM AIRFLOW

1.3
AIRFLOW AT GC (lb/s)

AIRFLOW AT GC (kg/s)

1.4

1.2
2.5

1.1
1.0

2.0

0.9
0.8
0.7

1.5

0.6
30

45

60

75

90

105

120

TIME TO COOL CABIN TO +27 C (+80.6 F) ON GROUND (min)

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

Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements


Cooling
FIGURE-5-6-0-991-002-A01

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5-7-0

Preconditioned Airflow Requirements

**ON A/C A318-100


Preconditioned Airflow Requirements
1.

This section provides the preconditioned airflow rate and temperature needed to maintain the cabin
temperature at 27 C (80.6 F).
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 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

1.2

MAXIMUM AIRFLOW
1.0
H
SETTINGS NOT
INTENDED TO BE USED
FOR OPERATION

2.0

0.8

AIRFLOW AT GC (lb/s)

AIRFLOW AT GC (kg/s)

2.5

1.5
0.6

1.0
0.4
10

20

30

5
10
15
20
INLET TEMPERATURE AT GC ( C)
40

50

60

70

25

30

80

35

90

INLET TEMPERATURE AT GC ( F)
OAT ISA +23 C (73.4 F); EMPTY CABIN; IFE ON; LIGHTS ON; SOLAR LOAD; RECIRCULATION
FANS ON; GALLEYS ON
OAT ISA 38 C (36.4 F); EMPTY CABIN; IFE OFF; LIGHTS ON; NO SOLAR LOAD; RECIRCULATION
FANS ON; GALLEYS OFF
EXAMPLE:
COOLING CAPACITY CALCULATION:
FOR THE CONDITIONS "C", THE COOLING CAPACITY OF 1 kg/s x 1 kJ/(kg. C) x (27 4) = 23 kW
(OR 7 TONS COOLING CAPACITY) IS NEEDED TO MAINTAIN THE CABIN TEMPERATURE AT 27 C (80.6 F)
(1 kg/s AT 4 C (39.2 F) FOR AIR AT GC INLET).
N_AC_050700_1_0010101_01_03

Preconditioned Airflow Requirements


FIGURE-5-7-0-991-001-A01

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5-8-0

Ground Towing Requirements

**ON A/C A318-100


Ground Towing Requirements
1.

This section provides information on aircraft towing.


This aircraft is designed with means for conventional or towbarless towing. Information/procedures
can be found for both in AMM 09.
Status on towbarless towing equipment qualification can be found in SIL 09-002.
One towbar fitting is installed at the front of the leg.
The main landing gears have attachment points for towing or debogging (for details, refer ARM 07).
This section shows the chart to determine the draw bar 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:
- SAE AS 1614, Main Line Aircraft Towbar Attach Fitting Interface,
- SAE ARP 1915, Aircraft Towbar,
- ISO 8267-1, Aircraft - Towbar Attachment Fitting - Interface Requirements - Part 1: Main Line
Aircraft,
- 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).
The towing head is designed according to SAE AS 1614, cat. I.

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DRY C
ONCRE
WET
TE =
0.8
CON
C
RETE
HA
=
RD
0.57
SN
OW

60

1.5% SLOPE

.2

5.1

1 ENGINE ON

65
60
55
50
45
40
35

05

= 0.

ICE

A/C WEIGHT (x 1 000 kg)

BREAKAWAY RESISTANCE 4%
# OF ENGINES ON FOR PB: 1
ENGINE THRUST 616 daN

=0

DRAWBAR PULL (x 1 000 kg)

10

9.0
0
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

TOTAL TRACTION WHEEL LOAD (x 1 000 kg)

No. OF ENGINES
AT IDLE

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

SLOPE ( % )

EXAMPLE HOW TO DETERMINE THE MASS REQUIREMENT TO TOW A A318 AT 60 000 kg, AT 1.5% SLOPE,
1 ENGINE AT IDLE AND FOR WET TARMAC CONDITIONS:

ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE GRAPH, CHOOSE THE RELEVANT AIRCRAFT WEIGHT (60 000 kg),
FROM THIS POINT DRAW A PARALLEL LINE TO THE REQUIRED SLOPE PERCENTAGE (1.5%),
FROM THE POINT OBTAINED DRAW A STRAIGHT HORIZONTAL LINE UNTIL No. OF ENGINES AT IDLE = 2,
FROM THIS POINT DRAW A PARALLEL LINE TO THE REQUESTED No. OF ENGINES (1),
FROM THIS POINT DRAW A STRAIGHT HORIZONTAL LINE TO THE DRAWBAR PULL AXIS,
THE YCOORDINATE OBTAINED IS THE NECESSARY DRAWBAR PULL FOR THE TRACTOR (5 100 kg),
SEARCH THE INTERSECTION WITH THE "WET CONCRETE" LINE.
THE OBTAINED XCOORDINATE IS THE RECOMMENDED MINIMUM TRACTOR WEIGHT (9 000 kg).

N_AC_050800_1_0010101_01_05

Ground Towing Requirements


FIGURE-5-8-0-991-001-A01

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5-9-0

De-Icing and External Cleaning

**ON A/C A318-100


De-Icing and External Cleaning
1.

De-Icing and External Cleaning on Ground


The mobile equipment for aircraft de-icing and external cleaning must be capable of reaching heights
up to approximately 13 m (43 ft).

2.

De-Icing
Wing Top Surface
(Both Sides)

AIRCRAFT
TYPE

ft2
1 076
1 076

m2
A318
A318 Sharklet

100
100

AIRCRAFT TYPE

Wingtip Devices
(Both Inside and
Outside Surfaces)
(Both Sides)
ft2
m2
2
22
10
108

Fuselage Top Surface


(Top Third - 120 Arc)
m2

A318
A318 Sharklet

112
112

ft2
1 206
1 206

VTP
(Both Sides)

HTP Top Surface


(Both Sides)
ft2

m2
27
27

291
291

Nacelle and Pylon


(Top Third - 120 Arc)
(All Engines)
m2
ft2
258
24
258
24

ft2

m2
46
46

495
495

Total De-Iced Area


m2

ft2
3 337
3 423

310
318

NOTE : Dimensions are approximate.


3.

External Cleaning

AIRCRAFT
TYPE

Wing Top
Surface
(Both Sides)

m2
A318
100
A318 Sharklet 100

ft2
1 076
1 076

Wing Lower
Wingtip Devices
Surface
(Both Inside and
HTP Top
(Including Flap
Outside
Surface
Track Fairing)
Surfaces)
(Both Sides)
(Both Sides)
(Both Sides)
2
2
m
ft
m2
ft2
m2
ft2
103
1 109
291
2
22
27
103
1 109
10
108
291
27

VTP
(Both Sides)
AIRCRAFT TYPE
m2
ft2
A318
46
495

Fuselage and
Belly Fairing
m2
ft2
343
3 692

Nacelle and Pylon


(All Engines)
m2
ft2
73
786

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HTP Lower
Surface
(Both Sides)
m2
27
27

ft2
291
291

Total Cleaned Area


m2
723

ft2
7 782

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VTP
(Both Sides)
AIRCRAFT TYPE
ft2
m2
46
495
A318 Sharklet

Fuselage and
Belly Fairing
ft2
m2
343
3 692

Nacelle and Pylon


(All Engines)
ft2
m2
73
786

Total Cleaned Area


m2
731

ft2
7 868

NOTE : Dimensions are approximate.

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OPERATING CONDITIONS
6-1-0

Engine Exhaust Velocities and Temperatures

**ON A/C A318-100


Engine Exhaust Velocities and Temperatures
1.

General
This section shows the estimated engine exhaust efflux velocities and temperatures contours for
Ground Idle, Breakaway, Maximum Takeoff conditions.

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6-1-1

Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Ground Idle Power

**ON A/C A318-100


Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Ground Idle Power
1.

This section gives engine exhaust velocities contours at ground idle power.

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AIRPLANE

120
105

10

75
45

60

90

400
350
250
200

PLAN

30
15
0

45 30 25 20

40

30

20
10

12

6
3

0
0

20
10

METERS

30

6
3

FEET

40

12

ft

ft

100
50
0

45 30 25 20

ELEVATION

15

15

150

10

300

GROUND PLANE

V (M/S)

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N_AC_060101_1_0010101_01_00

Engine Exhaust Velocities


Ground Idle Power -- CFM56 series engine
FIGURE-6-1-1-991-001-A01

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0

20
(6)

40
(12)

60
(18)

FEET
(METERS)

FEET
(METERS)

20
(6)

40
(12)

FEET
(METERS)
60
(18)

15

PLAN

102 MPH

50

ELEVATION

102 MPH

62 MPH

30

100

62 MPH

34 MPH

46

150

34 MPH

AIRPLANE

20 MPH

61

200

GROUND PLANE

20 MPH

91

300

CONVERSION FACTOR
1 MPH = 1.6 km/h

76

250

PWA 6000 GROUND IDLE


NOTE: ALL VELOCITY VALUES ARE IN STATUE MILES PER HOUR.

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Engine Exhaust Velocities


Ground Idle Power -- PW 6000 series engine
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6-1-2

Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Ground Idle Power

**ON A/C A318-100


Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Ground Idle Power
1.

This section gives engine exhaust temperatures contours at ground idle power.

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AIRPLANE

120
105

300
400 350 325

40

30

20

10

12

10
3

20

METERS

30

FEET

40

12

ft

ft

PLAN

75
30
15
0

45

60

90

400
350
250
100
50
0

ELEVATION

400 350 325

300

150

200

300

GROUND PLANE

3000 lbs OF THRUST


T (K)

**ON A/C A318-100

N_AC_060102_1_0010101_01_00

Engine Exhaust Temperatures


Ground Idle Power -- CFM56 series engine
FIGURE-6-1-2-991-001-A01

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0

20
(6)

40
(12)

60
(18)

FEET
(METERS)

FEET
(METERS)

20
(6)

40
(12)

FEET
(METERS)
60
(18)

15

PLAN

160F
(71C)

50

100F
(38C)

ELEVATION

160F 100F
(71C) (38C)

30

100
46

150

AIRPLANE

61

200

GROUND PLANE

76

250

91

300

PWA 6000 GROUND IDLE


NOTE: ALL TEMPERATURES ARE IN FAHRENHEIT (CELSIUS).

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Ground Idle Power -- PW 6000 series engine
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Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Breakaway Power

**ON A/C A318-100


Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Breakaway Power
1.

This section gives engine exhaust velocities contours at breakaway power.

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20
10
0

9
6
3
0

6-1-3
40
30
20
10
0

12
9
6
3
0

METERS

FEET

40

12

ft

ft

PLAN

30

15

40

100

50

ELEVATION

40

45

150

20

20

75

60

90

300

AIRPLANE

250

GROUND PLANE

200

15

15

400
120

350
105

3000 lbs OF THRUST V (M/S)


(38% N1)
NOTE: add + 1% N1 per + 15C (27F) ABOVE ISA TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS
add + 1% N1 per 2000 ft

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Engine Exhaust Velocities


Breakaway Power -- CFM56 series engine
FIGURE-6-1-3-991-001-A01

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6-1-3
0

20
(6)

40
(12)

60
(18)

FEET
(METERS)

FEET
(METERS)

20
(6)

40
(12)

FEET
(METERS)
60
(18)

15

PLAN

102 MPH

50

ELEVATION

102 MPH

62 MPH

30

100

62 MPH

34 MPH

46

150

34 MPH

AIRPLANE

20 MPH

61

200

GROUND PLANE

20 MPH

91

300

CONVERSION FACTOR
1 MPH = 1.6 km/h

76

250

PWA 6000 BREAKAWAY POWER


NOTE: ALL VELOCITY VALUES ARE IN STATUE MILES PER HOUR.

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Breakaway Power -- PW 6000 series engine
FIGURE-6-1-3-991-002-A01

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Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Breakaway Power

**ON A/C A318-100


Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Breakaway Power
1.

This section gives engine exhaust temperatures contours at breakaway power.

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120
105

AIRPLANE
300
400 350 325

40

30

20
10

12

6
3

0
0

20
10

METERS

30

6
3

FEET

40

12

ft

ft

PLAN

75
30
15
0

45

60

90

400
350
250
100
50
0

ELEVATION

400 350 325

300

150

200

300

GROUND PLANE

3000 lbs OF THRUST


T (K)

**ON A/C A318-100

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Engine Exhaust Temperatures


Breakaway Power -- CFM56 series engine
FIGURE-6-1-4-991-001-A01

6-1-4

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6-1-4
0

20
(6)

40
(12)

60
(18)

FEET
(METERS)

FEET
(METERS)

20
(6)

40
(12)

FEET
(METERS)
60
(18)

15

PLAN

160F
(71C)

50

100F
(38C)

ELEVATION

160F 100F
(71C) (38C)

30

100
46

150

AIRPLANE

61

200

GROUND PLANE

76

250

91

300

PWA 6000 BREAKAWAY POWER


NOTE: ALL TEMPERATURES ARE IN FAHRENHEIT (CELSIUS).

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Engine Exhaust Temperatures


Breakaway Power -- PW 6000 series engine
FIGURE-6-1-4-991-002-A01

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6-1-5

Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Takeoff Power

**ON A/C A318-100


Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Takeoff Power
1.

This section gives engine exhaust velocities contours at takeoff power.

6-1-5

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140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0

FEET

42
36
30
24
18
12
6
0

m
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0

METERS

42
36
30
24
18
12
6
0

ft

ft

30

100

90

300

PLAN

60

200

ELEVATION

150

500

V = 40 m/s

120

400

V = 40 m/s

180

600

210

700

270

900

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AIRPLANE

V = 20 m/s

240

800

300

1000

GROUND PLANE

V = 20 m/s

330

1100

360

1200

420

1400

V = 12 m/s

390

1300

V = 12 m/s

450

1500

INCLUDES (WORST CASE)


GROUND PLANE
HEADWIND (20 KTS.)

TAKEOFF POWER

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Takeoff Power -- CFM56 series engine
FIGURE-6-1-5-991-001-A01

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6-1-5
0

20
(6)

40
(12)

FEET
(METERS)
60
(18)

FEET
(METERS)

20
(6)

40
(12)

FEET
(METERS)
60
(18)

15

PLAN

50

ELEVATION

150 MPH

30

100

150 MPH

102 MPH

46

150

102 MPH

AIRPLANE

62 MPH

61

200

34 MPH TO
320 ft (98 m)

76

250

34 MPH TO
320 ft (98 m)

20 MPH TO
400 ft (122 m)

91

300

20 MPH TO
400 ft (122 m)

CONVERSION FACTOR
1 MPH = 1.6 km/h

GROUND PLANE

62 MPH

PWA 6000 TAKEOFF


NOTE: ALL VELOCITY VALUES ARE IN STATUE MILES PER HOUR.

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Engine Exhaust Velocities


Takeoff Power -- PW 6000 series engine
FIGURE-6-1-5-991-002-A01

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6-1-6

Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Takeoff Power

**ON A/C A318-100


Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Takeoff Power
1.

This section gives engine exhaust temperatures contours at takeoff power.

6-1-6

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40

20

60

ft

METERS

12

18

20

40

12

ft

FEET

60

18

PLAN

20

60

20

80

T = 370 K

T = 425 K T = 370 K

10

40

ELEVATION

T = 425 K

30

100

40

140

AIRPLANE

T = 315 K

120

GROUND PLANE

T = 315 K

HEADWIND (20 KTS)

50

160

INCLUDES (WORST CASE):


GROUND PLANE

TAKEOFF POWER

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Takeoff Power -- CFM56 series engine
FIGURE-6-1-6-991-001-A01

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6-1-6
0

20
(6)

40
(12)

60
(18)

FEET
(METERS)

FEET
(METERS)

20
(6)

40
(12)

FEET
(METERS)
60
(18)

15

PLAN

320F
(160C)

50

200F
(93C)

ELEVATION

320F
200F
(160C) (93C)

30

100

100F
(38C)

100F
(38C)

46

150

AIRPLANE

61

200

GROUND PLANE

76

250

91

300

PWA 6000 TAKEOFF


NOTE: ALL TEMPERATURES ARE IN FAHRENHEIT (CELSIUS).

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Takeoff Power -- PW 6000 series engine
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6-2-0

Airport and Community Noise

**ON A/C A318-100


Airport and Community Noise
1.

Airport and Community Noise Data


This section gives data concerning engine maintenance run-up noise to permit evaluation of possible
attenuation requirements.

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6-2-1

Noise Data

**ON A/C A318-100


Noise Data
1.

2.

3.

Noise Data for CFM56-5A Series Engine


A.

Description of test conditions:


The arc of circle (radius = 60 m (196.85 ft)), with microphones 1.2 m (3.94 ft) high, is
centered on the position of the noise reference point.
APU: off; ECS: Packs off.

B.

Engine parameters: 2 engines running

C.

Meteorological data:
The meteorological parameters measured 1.6 m (5.25 ft) from the ground on the day of the test
were as follows:
- Temperature: 3C (37F)
- Relative humidity: 66%
- Atmospheric pressure: 1 016 hPa
- Wind speed: Negligible
- No rain.

Noise Data for CFM56-5B Series Engine


A.

Description of test conditions:


The arc of circle (radius = 60 m (196.85 ft)), with microphones 1.2 m (3.94 ft) high, is
centered on the position of the noise reference point.
APU: off; ECS: Packs off.

B.

Engine parameters: 2 engines running

C.

Meteorological data:
The meteorological parameters measured 1.6 m (5.25 ft) from the ground on the day of the test
were as follows:
- Temperature: 22C (72F)
- Relative humidity: 42%
- Atmospheric pressure: 1 003 hPa
- Wind speed: Negligible
- No rain.

Noise Data for PW 6000 Series Engine


A.

Description of test conditions:


The arc of circle (radius = 60 m (196.85 ft)), with microphones 1.2 m (3.94 ft) high, is
centered on the position of the noise reference point.
APU: off; ECS: Packs off.

B.

Engine parameters: 2 engines running

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C.

Meteorological data:
The meteorological parameters measured 1.6 m (5.25 ft) from the ground on the day of the test
were as follows:
- Temperature: 28C (82F)
- Relative humidity: 47%
- Atmospheric pressure: 1 004 hPa
- Wind speed: Negligible
- No rain.

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POSSIBLE
GROUND IDLE MAX THRUST
ON BRAKES
N1

20.8%

90%

CURVE
dB (A)

0
10

350

20

340

30

330
320

40

310

50
60

300

70

290

80

280

90

270

100

260

78
80
82
84
86
88
90
92
94
96
98
100
102
104
106
108
110
112
NOISE REFERENCE
POINT

110

120

130
140

250

240

230
220
210

150

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Airport and Community Noise


CFM56-5A Series Engine
FIGURE-6-2-1-991-001-A01

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GROUND IDLE MAX THRUST POSSIBLE


ON BRAKES
N1

18.9%

87%

CURVE
dB (A)

0
10

350
340

20

330

30

320

40

310

50
60

300

70

290

80

280

90

270

100

110

120
130
140
150

78
80
82
84
86
88
90
92
94
96
98
100
102
104
106
108
110
112
NOISE REFERENCE
POINT

260

250

240

230
220
210
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Airport and Community Noise


CFM56-5B Series Engine
FIGURE-6-2-1-991-002-A01

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N1

GROUND IDLE

MAX THRUST POSSIBLE


ON BRAKES

23.4%

92.7%

CURVE
dB (A)

10

350
340

20
30

330

40

320

50

310

60

300

70

290

80

280

90

270

100

260

78
80
82
84
86
88
90
92
94
96
98
100
102
104
106
108
110
112
NOISE REFERENCE
POINT

110

120

130
140

250

240
230
220
210

150

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Airport and Community Noise


PW 6000 Series Engine
FIGURE-6-2-1-991-003-A01

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6-3-0

Danger Areas of Engines

**ON A/C A318-100


Danger Areas of Engines
1.

Danger Areas of the Engines.

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Ground Idle Power

**ON A/C A318-100


Ground Idle Power
1.

This section gives danger areas of the engines at ground idle power conditions.

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R = 2.2 m
(7.2 ft)

NO ENTRY 17 m
(55 ft) AFT OF NOZZLE

1.5 m
(5 ft)

45

6.1 m
(20 ft)

30
TO 55 m (180 ft) INCLUDES CROSS WIND EFFECT

INTAKE SUCTION DANGER


AREA
ENTRY CORRIDOR

EXHAUST WAKE DANGER


AREA 65 MPH (105 km/h)
OR GREATER
EXHAUST WAKE DANGER
AREA 65 MPH (105 km/h)
OR LESS
N_AC_060301_1_0010101_01_01

Danger Areas of the Engines


CFM56 series engine
FIGURE-6-3-1-991-001-A01

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FEET
(METERS)
60
(18)

50
40
(15) (12)

30
(9)

20
(6)

10
(3)

10
(3)

20
(6)

30
(9)

R = 9 ft
(2.74 m)

40
(12)

50
60
(15) (18)

R = 9 ft
(2.74 m)
3.3 ft
(1 m)

3.3 ft
(1 m)

30

30

INTAKE SUCTION DANGER AREA


ENTRY CORRIDOR
EXHAUST DANGER AREA (AFT OF EXHAUST NOZZLE):
200 ft (61 m) GROUND IDLE (20 kt HEADWIND)

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PW 6000 series engine
FIGURE-6-3-1-991-002-A01

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6-3-2

Takeoff Power

**ON A/C A318-100


Takeoff Power
1.

This section gives danger areas of the engines at max. takeoff conditions.

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R = 5.9 m
(19.5 ft)

TO 2
75
OF F m (900
AN N ft) AF
T
OZZ
LE

1.8 m
(6 ft)

40

30

TO 150 m (500 ft) AFT


OF FAN NOZZLE

EXHAUST WAKE DANGER


AREA 65 MPH (105 km/h)
OR LESS

INLET SUCTION DANGER


AREA
EXHAUST WAKE DANGER
AREA 65 MPH (105 km/h)
OR GREATER

N_AC_060302_1_0010101_01_01

Danger Areas of the Engines


CFM56 series engine
FIGURE-6-3-2-991-001-A01

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FEET
(METERS)
60
(18)

50
40
(15) (12)

30
(9)

20
(6)

10
(3)

10
(3)

20
(6)

R = 20 ft
(6.10 m)

30
(9)

40
(12)

50
60
(15) (18)

R = 20 ft
(6.10 m)
6 ft
(1.83 m)

6 ft
(1.83 m)

30

30

INTAKE SUCTION DANGER AREA


ENTRY CORRIDOR
EXHAUST DANGER AREA (AFT OF EXHAUST NOZZLE):
600 ft (183 m) TAKE OFF POWER (20 kt HEADWIND)

N_AC_060302_1_0020101_01_01

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PW 6000 series engine
FIGURE-6-3-2-991-002-A01

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6-4-1

APU

**ON A/C A318-100


APU - APIC & GARRETT
1.

This section gives APU exhaust velocities and temperatures.

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300C 200C 150C


572F 392F 302F

120C
248F

80C
176F

100C
212F

METERS
PLAN

10

15

20

25

16.404

32.808

49.212

65.616

82.02

FEET
0

45 m/s
147 ft/s

30 m/s
98 ft/s

HEIGHT

20 m/s
65 ft/s

5 m/s
16 ft/s

10 m/s
32 ft/s

METERS
5

ft
10

32.808

16.404

10

15

20

32.808

49.212

65.616

ELEVATION
FEET
0

16.404

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Exhaust Velocities and Temperatures


APU -- APIC & GARRETT
FIGURE-6-4-1-991-001-A01

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PAVEMENT DATA
7-1-0

General Information

**ON A/C A318-100


General Information
1.

General
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.
Landing Gear Footprint:
Section 07-02-00 presents basic data on the landing gear footprint configuration, MRW and tire sizes
and pressures.
Maximum Pavement Loads:
Section 07-03-00 shows maximum vertical and horizontal pavement loads for certain critical
conditions at the tire-ground interfaces.
Landing Gear Loading on Pavement:
Section 07-04-00 contains charts to find these loads throughout the stability limits of the aircraft at
rest on the pavement.
These MLG loads are used as the point of entry to the pavement design charts which follow,
interpolating load values where necessary.
Flexible Pavement Requirements - US Army Corps of Engineers Design Method:
Section 07-05-00 uses procedures in Instruction Report No. S-77-1 Procedures for Development of
CBR Design Curves, dated June 1977 and as modified according to the methods described in ICAO
Aerodrome Design Manual, Part 3. Pavements, 2nd Edition, 1983, Section 1.1 (The ACN-PCN
Method), and utilizing the alpha factors approved by ICAO in October 2007.
The report was prepared by the U.S. Army Corps Engineers Waterways Experiment Station, Soils
and Pavement Laboratory, Vicksburg, Mississippi.
The line showing 10 000 coverages is used to calculate the Aircraft Classification Number (ACN).

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Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion Method:


The flexible pavement charts in Section 07-06-00 show Load Classification Number (LCN) against
Equivalent Single Wheel Load (ESWL), and ESWL against pavement thickness.
All the LCN curves shown in the Flexible Pavement Requirements were developed from a computer
program based on data in International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) document 7920AN/865/2, Aerodrome Manual, Part 2, Aerodrome Physical Characteristics, Second Edition, 1965.
Rigid Pavement Requirements - PCA (Portland Cement Association) Design Method:
Section 07-07-00 gives the rigid pavement design curves that have been prepared with the use of the
Westergaard Equation.
This is in general accordance with the procedures outlined in the Portland Cement Association
publications, Design of Concrete Airport Pavement, 1973 and Computer Program for Airport
Pavement Design (Program PDILB), 1967 both by Robert G. Packard.
Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion:
Section 07-08-00 gives data about the rigid pavement requirements for the LCN conversion:
- For the radius of relative stiffness,
- For the radius of relative stiffness (other values of E and ).
All the LCN curves shown in Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCN conversion were developed from a
computer program based on data in International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) document 7920AN/865/2, Aerodrome Manual, Part 2, Aerodrome Physical Characteristics, Second Edition, 1965.
Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion - Radius of Relative Stiffness:
The rigid pavement charts show LCN against ESWL, and ESWL against radius of relative stiffness.
Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion - Radius of Relative Stiffness (other values of E and
):
The rigid pavement charts show LCN against ESWL, and ESWL against radius of relative stiffness
affected by the other values of E and .
ACN/PCN Reporting System:
Section 07-09-00 provides ACN data prepared according to the ACN/PCN system as referenced in
ICAO Annex 14, Aerodromes, Volume 1 Aerodrome Design and Operations Fourth Edition, July
2004, incorporating Amendments 1 to 6.
The ACN/PCN system provides a standardized international aircraft/pavement rating system
replacing the various S, T, TT, LCN, AUW, ISWL, etc., rating systems used throughout the world.
ACN is the Aircraft Classification Number and PCN is the corresponding Pavement Classification
Number.
An aircraft having an ACN less than or equal to the PCN can operate without restriction on the
pavement.
Numerically the ACN is two times the derived single wheel load expressed in thousands of kilograms.
The derived single wheel load is defined as the load on a single tire inflated to 1.25 MPa (181 psi)
that would have the same pavement requirements as the aircraft.

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Computationally the ACN/PCN system uses PCA program PDILB for rigid pavements and S-77-1 for
flexible pavements to calculate ACN values.
The Airport Authority must decide on the method of pavement analysis and the results of their
evaluation shown as follows:
PCN
PAVEMENT
SUBGRADE
EVALUATION
TIRE PRESSURE CATEGORY
TYPE
CATEGORY
METHOD
R -- Rigid
A -- High
W -- No pressure limit
T -- Technical
X -- High pressure limited to 1.75
U -- Using Aircraft
F -- Flexible
B -- Medium
MPa (254 psi)
Y -- Medium pressure limited to 1.25
C -- Low
MPa (181 psi)
Z -- Low pressure limited to 0.5 MPa
D -- Ultra Low
(73 psi)

For flexible pavements, the four subgrade categories (CBR) are:


-

A. High Strength
B. Medium Strength
C. Low Strength
D. Ultra Low Strength

CBR
CBR
CBR
CBR

15
10
6
3

For rigid pavements, the four subgrade categories (k) are:


- A. High Strength
- B. Medium Strength
- C. Low Strength
- D. Ultra Low Strength

k = 150 MN/m3 (550


pci)
k = 80 MN/m3 (300 pci)
k = 40 MN/m3 (150 pci)
k = 20 MN/m3 (75 pci)

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Landing Gear Footprint

**ON A/C A318-100


Landing Gear Footprint
1.

This section gives data about the landing gear footprint in relation to 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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10.252 m
(33.635 ft)
7.590 m
(24.901 ft)

0.500 m
(1.640 ft)

0.927 m
(3.041 ft)

A318100
WV000

PERCENTAGE
GEAR MAIN GEAR TIRE MAIN GEAR
OF WEIGHT NOSE GEAR TIRE NOSE
TIRE
TIRE
ON MAIN
SIZE
SIZE
PRESSURE
PRESSURE
GEAR GROUP
59 400 kg
30x8.8R15
12.8 bar
46x17R20
11.4 bar
89.7%
(130 950 lb)
(30x8.815)
(186 psi)
(46x1620)
(165 psi)

A318100
WV001

61 900 kg
(136 475 lb)

89.2%

30x8.8R15
(30x8.815)

12.8 bar
(186 psi)

46x17R20
(46x1620)

11.4 bar
(165 psi)

A318100
WV002

63 400 kg
(139 775 lb)

89.0%

30x8.8R15
(30x8.815)

12.8 bar
(186 psi)

46x17R20
(46x1620)

11.4 bar
(165 psi)

A318100
WV003

64 900 kg
(143 075 lb)

89.0%

30x8.8R15
(30x8.815)

13.5 bar
(196 psi)

46x17R20
(46x1620)

12.4 bar
(180 psi)

A318100
WV004

66 400 kg
(146 375 lb)

89.0%

30x8.8R15
(30x8.815)

13.5 bar
(196 psi)

46x17R20
(46x1620)

12.4 bar
(180 psi)

A318100
WV005

68 400 kg
(150 800 lb)

89.0%

30x8.8R15
(30x8.815)

13.5 bar
(196 psi)

46x17R20
(46x1620)

12.4 bar
(180 psi)

A318100
WV006

56 400 kg
(124 350 lb)

90.2%

30x8.8R15
(30x8.815)

12.3 bar
(178 psi)

46x17R20
(46x1620)

10.2 bar
(148 psi)

A318100
WV007

61 400 kg
(135 375 lb)

89.3%

30x8.8R15
(30x8.815)

12.8 bar
(186 psi)

46x17R20
(46x1620)

11.4 bar
(165 psi)

A318100
WV008

64 400 kg
(141 975 lb)

89.0%

30x8.8R15
(30x8.815)

13.5 bar
(196 psi)

46x17R20
(46x1620)

12.4 bar
(180 psi)

WEIGHT
VARIANT

MAXIMUM
RAMP
WEIGHT

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Maximum Pavement Loads

**ON A/C A318-100


Maximum Pavement Loads
1.

This section shows the 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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18 010 kg
(39 700 lb)

17 400 kg
(38 350 lb)

16 270 kg
(35 875 lb)

17 810 kg
(39 250 lb)

17 820 kg
(39 275 lb)

18 040 kg
(39 775 lb)

17 950 kg
(39 575 lb)

17 540 kg
(38 675 lb)

16 850 kg
(37 150 lb)

STATIC BRAKING
AT 10 ft/s
DECELERATION

28 640 kg
(63 150 lb)

27 430 kg
(60 475 lb)

25 430 kg
(56 075 lb)

30 430 kg
(67 100 lb)

29 540 kg
(65 125 lb)

28 870 kg
(63 650 lb)

28 200 kg
(62 175 lb)

27 620 kg
(60 900 lb)

32 %
MAC (a)

32.9 %
MAC (a)

35 %
MAC (a)

32 %
MAC (a)

32 %
MAC (a)

32 %
MAC (a)

32 %
MAC (a)

32.7 %
MAC (a)

33.9 %
MAC (a)

STATIC LOAD AT
MAX AFT CG
26 650 kg
(58 750 lb)

NOTE:
(a) LOADS CALCULATED USING AIRCRAFT AT MRW.
(b) LOADS CALCULATED USING AIRCRAFT AT 63 000 kg (138 900 lb).

15.8 %
MAC (a)

A318100 64 400 kg 11 520 kg


WV008 (141 975 lb) (25 400 lb)

15 %
MAC (b)

A318100 68 400 kg 11 490 kg


WV005 (150 800 lb) (25 325 lb)

15 %
MAC (a)

15 %
MAC (b)

A318100 66 400 kg 11 490 kg


WV004 (146 375 lb) (25 325 lb)

A318100 61 400 kg 11 200 kg


WV007 (135 375 lb) (24 700 lb)

16.2 %
MAC (a)

A318100 64 900 kg 11 500 kg


WV003 (143 075 lb) (25 350 lb)

14 %
MAC (a)

15 %
MAC (a)

A318100 63 400 kg 11 560 kg


WV002 (139 775 lb) (25 475 lb)

A318100 56 400 kg 10 550 kg


WV006 (124 350 lb) (23 250 lb)

15 %
MAC (a)

A318100 61 900 kg 11 290 kg


WV001 (136 475 lb) (24 900 lb)

STATIC LOAD AT
MOST FWD CG
15 %
MAC (a)

MAXIMUM
RAMP
WEIGHT

WEIGHT
VARIANT
A318100 59 400 kg 10 840 kg
WV000 (130 950 lb) (23 900 lb)

10 010 kg
(22 075 lb)

9 540 kg
(21 025 lb)

8 760 kg
(19 325 lb)

10 630 kg
(23 425 lb)

10 320 kg
(22 750 lb)

10 090 kg
(22 250 lb)

9 850 kg
(21 725 lb)

9 620 kg
(21 200 lb)

9 230 kg
(20 350 lb)

22 920 kg
(50 525 lb)

21 940 kg
(48 375 lb)

20 340 kg
(44 850 lb)

24 340 kg
(53 675 lb)

23 630 kg
(52 100 lb)

23 090 kg
(50 900 lb)

22 560 kg
(49 725 lb)

22 100 kg
(48 725 lb)

21 320 kg
(47 000 lb)

STEADY BRAKING AT INSTANTANEOUS


AT 10 ft/s
BRAKING
DECELERATION COEFFICIENT = 0.8

V(MG)
V(NG) MAXIMUM VERTICAL NOSE GEAR GROUND LOAD AT MOST FWD CG
V(MG) MAXIMUM VERTICAL MAIN GEAR GROUND LOAD AT MAX AFT CG
H MAXIMUM HORIZONTAL GROUND LOAD FROM BRAKING
5
3
4
6
V (NG)
V(MG) (PER STRUT)
H (PER STRUT)

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Landing Gear Loading on Pavement

**ON A/C A318-100


Landing Gear Loading on Pavement
1.

Landing Gear Loading on Pavement


This section gives data about the landing gear loading on pavement.
The MLG loading on pavement graphs are given for the weight variants that produce (at the MRW
and maximum aft CG) the lowest MLG load and the highest MLG load for each type of aircraft.
Example, see FIGURE 7-4-0-991-001-A, calculation of the total weight on the MLG for:
- An aircraft with a MRW of 56 400 kg (124 350 lb),
- The aircraft gross weight is 48 000 kg (105 825 lb),
- A percentage of weight on the MLG of 90.2% (percentage of weight on the MLG at MRW and
maximum aft CG).
The total weight on the MLG group is 43 280 kg (95 425 lb).
NOTE : The CG in the figure title is the CG used for ACN/LCN calculation.

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60

60
130

120

50

MTOW/MLW 56 000 kg

110

14% MAC

45

45

100

MZFW

(x 1 000 lb)
AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT

50

55

CG FOR ACN
CALCULATION
35% MAC

(x 1 000 kg)

WEIGHT ON MAIN LANDING GEAR (x 1 000 kg)

55

90
40

40
LANDING

TAKE OFF

80

35
78

80

82

84

86

88

90

92

94

96

98

35
100

PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT ON MAIN GEAR

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WV006, MRW 56 400 kg, CG 35%
FIGURE-7-4-0-991-001-A01

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70

70
150

65

65
140

60

CG FOR ACN
CALCULATION
32% MAC

18.7% MAC

130

55

55

MLW
50

45

120

50

110

45

100

(x 1 000 lb)
AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT

60

(x 1 000 kg)

WEIGHT ON MAIN LANDING GEAR (x 1 000 kg)

MTOW 68 000 kg

MZFW

90
40

40

LANDING

TAKE OFF

80

35
78

80

82

84

86

88

90

92

94

96

98

35
100

PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT ON MAIN GEAR

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WV005, MRW 68 400 kg, CG 32%
FIGURE-7-4-0-991-002-A01

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Flexible Pavement Requirements - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Design Method

**ON A/C A318-100


Flexible Pavement Requirements - US Army Corps of Engineers Design Method
1.

This section gives data about the flexible pavement requirements.


The flexible pavement requirement graphs are given at standard tire pressure for the weight variants
producing (at the MRW and maximum aft CG) the lowest MLG load and the highest MLG load for
each type of aircraft.
They are calculated with the US Army Corps of Engineers Design Method.
To find a flexible pavement thickness, you must know the Subgrade Strength (CBR), the annual
departure level and the weight on one MLG.
The line that shows 10 000 coverages is used to calculate the Aircraft Classification Number (ACN).
The procedure that follows is used to develop flexible pavement design curves:
- With the scale for pavement thickness at the bottom and the scale for CBR at the top, a random
line is made to show 10 000 coverages,
- A plot is then made of the incremental values of the weight on the MLG,
- Annual departure lines are made based on the load lines of the weight on the MLG that is shown
on the graph.
Example, see FIGURE 7-5-0-991-001-A, calculation of the thickness of the flexible pavement for
MLG:
- An aircraft with a MRW of 56 400 kg (124 350 lb),
- A CBR value of 10,
- An annual departure level of 3 000,
- The load on one MLG of 20 000 kg (44 100 lb).
The required flexible pavement thickness is 40.3 cm (16 in).
NOTE : The CG in the figure title is the CG used for ACN calculation.

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SUBGRADE STRENGTH CBR
3

10

15

20

30

40

60

80

60

80

WEIGHT ON ONE MAIN LANDING GEAR


25 430 kg (56 075 lb)
25 000 kg (55 125 lb)
20 000 kg (44 100 lb)
15 000 kg (33 075 lb)
10 000 kg (22 050 lb)

MAXIMUM POSSIBLE
MAIN GEAR LOAD
AT MAXIMUM RAMP
WEIGHT AND AFT CG
10 000 COVERAGES USED
FOR ACN CALCULATIONS
ALPHA FACTOR = 0.9

ANNUAL DEPARTURES*
1 200
3 000
6 000
15 000
25 000
*20 YEAR PAVEMENT LIFE

10

10

15

20

15
(in)
30

40
(cm)

20

30

60

80

40

100 120 150 180

FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT THICKNESS


46x17R20 (46x1620) TIRES
TIRE PRESSURE CONSTANT AT 10.2 bar (148 psi)
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WV006, MRW 56 400 kg, CG 35 %
FIGURE-7-5-0-991-001-A01

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SUBGRADE STRENGTH CBR
3

10

15

20

30

40

60

80

60

80

WEIGHT ON ONE MAIN LANDING GEAR


30 430 kg (67 075 lb)
25 000 kg (55 125 lb)
20 000 kg (44 100 lb)
15 000 kg (33 075 lb)
10 000 kg (22 050 lb)

MAXIMUM POSSIBLE
MAIN GEAR LOAD
AT MAXIMUM RAMP
WEIGHT AND AFT CG
10 000 COVERAGES USED
FOR ACN CALCULATIONS
ALPHA FACTOR = 0.9

ANNUAL DEPARTURES*
1 200
3 000
6 000
15 000
25 000
*20 YEAR PAVEMENT LIFE

10

10

15

20

15
(in)
30

40
(cm)

20

30

60

80

40

100 120 150 180

FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT THICKNESS


46x17R20 (46x1620) TIRES
TIRE PRESSURE CONSTANT AT 12.4 bar (180 psi)
N_AC_070500_1_0020101_01_00

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WV005, MRW 68 400 kg, CG 32 %
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Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion

**ON A/C A318-100


Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion
1.

This section gives data about the flexible pavement requirements for Load Classification Number
(LCN) conversion.
The flexible pavement requirement graphs are given at standard tire pressure for the weight variants
producing (at the MRW and max aft CG) the lowest MLG load and the highest MLG load for each
type of aircraft.
They are calculated with the LCN conversion method.
To find the aircraft weight that a flexible pavement can support, you must know the LCN of the
pavement and the thickness.
Example, see FIGURE 7-6-0-991-002-A, calculation of the weight on one MLG for flexible pavement:
- An aircraft with a MRW of 56 400 kg (124 350 lb),
- The flexible pavement thickness is 508 mm (20 in) with a related LCN of 48.
The weight on one MLG is 25 000 kg (55 125 lb).

2.

Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCN Table


The table in FIGURE 7-6-0-991-001-A provides LCN data in a tabular format similar to the one used
by ICAO in the Aerodrome Design Manual Part 3, Pavements - Edition 1977. In order to use the
system accurately, you should know the total pavement thickness for flexible pavement.
However, the pavement thickness for a particular runway is not frequently published in the standard
airport information sources (Jeppesen, AERAD, DOD, etc.).
Therefore it is common practice to use a standard thickness (20 in) when determining the LCN and
the ESWL of the aircraft.
If the LCN for an intermediate weight between the MRW and the empty weight of the aircraft is
required, or if the real thickness is known, refer to the figures that follow.
NOTE : The CG in the figure title is the CG used for LCN calculation.

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WEIGHT
VARIANT

ALL UP
MASS (kg)

A318100
WV000
A318100
WV001
A318100
WV002
A318100
WV003
A318100
WV004
A318100
WV005
A318100
WV006
A318100
WV007
A318100
WV008

59 400
39 000
61 900
39 000
63 400
39 000
64 900
39 000
66 400
39 000
68 400
39 000
56 400
39 000
61 400
39 000
64 400
39 000

LOAD ON
TIRE
ONE MAIN PRESSURE
GEAR LEG
(MPa)
(%)
44.9
44.8
44.6
44.6
44.5
44.4
44.5
44.4
44.5
44.4
44.5
44.4
45.1
45.1
44.7
44.6
44.5
44.4

1.14
1.14
1.14
1.24
1.24
1.24
1.02
1.14
1.24

FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT
ESWL
LCN
x 1 000 kg
x 1 000 lb
h = 510 mm (20 in)
54
16
36
10
23
35
37
56
17
35
23
10
57
38
17
35
23
10
61
39
18
36
23
10
62
40
18
36
23
10
64
41
19
36
23
10
48
34
16
33
23
10
55
37
17
35
23
10
61
38
17
36
23
10

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LCN Table
FIGURE-7-6-0-991-001-A01

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10

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

750

1 000

EQUIVALENT SINGLE WHEEL LOAD (1 000 lb)

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40

50

2 000

60 70 80

1 500

10

30

40

50 60

10

15

20

25

30

35

0
80 100
LOAD CLASSIFICATION NUMBER (LCN)

20

WEIGHT ON ONE MAIN


LANDING GEAR
25 430 kg (56 075 lb)
25 000 kg (55 125 lb)
20 000 kg (44 100 lb)
15 000 kg (33 075 lb)
10 000 kg (22 050 lb)

46x17R20 (46x1620) TIRES


TIRE PRESSURE CONSTANT AT 10.2 bar (148 psi)

NOTE:
EQUIVALENT SINGLE WHEEL LOADS ARE DERIVED BY METHODS SHOWN IN
ICAO AERODROME MANUAL PART 2 PAR 4.1.3 SECOND EDITION 1965.

FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT THICKNESS (in)

20

MAXIMUM POSSIBLE MAIN GEAR LOAD AT


MAXIMUM RAMP WEIGHT AND AFT CG

500

FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT THICKNESS (mm)

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WV006, MRW 56 400 kg, CG 35 %
FIGURE-7-6-0-991-002-A01

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10

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

750

1 000

EQUIVALENT SINGLE WHEEL LOAD (1 000 lb)

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30

40

50

2 000

60 70 80

1 500

10

30

40

50 60

10

15

20

25

30

35

0
80 100
LOAD CLASSIFICATION NUMBER (LCN)

20

WEIGHT ON ONE MAIN


LANDING GEAR
30 430 kg (67 075 lb)
25 000 kg (55 125 lb)
20 000 kg (44 100 lb)
15 000 kg (33 075 lb)
10 000 kg (22 050 lb)

46x17R20 (46x1620) TIRES


TIRE PRESSURE CONSTANT AT 12.4 bar (180 psi)

NOTE:
EQUIVALENT SINGLE WHEEL LOADS ARE DERIVED BY METHODS SHOWN IN
ICAO AERODROME MANUAL PART 2 PAR 4.1.3 SECOND EDITION 1965.

FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT THICKNESS (in)

20

MAXIMUM POSSIBLE MAIN GEAR LOAD AT


MAXIMUM RAMP WEIGHT AND AFT CG

500

FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT THICKNESS (mm)

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EQUIVALENT SINGLE WHEEL LOAD (1 000 kg)

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WV005, MRW 68 400 kg, CG 32 %
FIGURE-7-6-0-991-003-A01

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7-7-0

Rigid Pavement Requirements - Portland Cement Association Design Method

**ON A/C A318-100


Rigid Pavement Requirements - Portland Cement Association Design Method
1.

This section gives data about the rigid pavement requirements for the PCA (Portland Cement
Association) design method.
The rigid pavement requirement graphs are given at standard tire pressure for the weight variants
producing (at the MRW and maximum aft CG) the lowest MLG load and the highest MLG load for
each A/C type.
They are calculated with the PCA design method.
To find a rigid pavement thickness, you must know the Subgrade Modulus (k), the permitted working
stress and the weight on one MLG.
The procedure that follows is used to develop rigid pavement design curves:
- With the scale for pavement thickness on the left and the scale for permitted working stress on
the right, a random load line is made. This represents the MLG maximum weight to be shown,
- A plot is then made of all values of the subgrade modulus (k values),
- More load lines for the incremental values of the weight on the MLG are made based on the
curve for k = 150 MN/m3, which is already shown on the graph.
Example, see FIGURE 7-7-0-991-003-A, calculation of the thickness of the rigid pavement for the
MLG:
- An aircraft with a MRW of 56 400 kg (124 350 lb),
- A k value of 150 MN/m3 (550 lbf/in3),
- A permitted working stress of 31.64 kg/cm2 (450 lb/in2),
- The load on one MLG is 20 000 kg (44 100 lb).
The required rigid pavement thickness is 181 mm (7 in).
NOTE : The CG in the figure title is the CG used for ACN calculation.

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46x17R20 (46x1620) TIRES
TIRE PRESSURE CONSTANT AT 10.2 bar (148 psi)

32
12

26

10

24

60
800

50

700

11

(in)

RIGID PAVEMENT THICKNESS


(cm)

30

900

600

k = 20 MN/m
k = 40 MN/m
k = 80 MN/m
k = 150 MN/m

40

500

400

300

22

ALLOWABLE WORKING STRESS

13

(kg/cm)

MAXIMUM POSSIBLE MAIN


GEAR LOAD AT MAXIMUM
RAMP WEIGHT AND AFT CG
WEIGHT ON ONE
MAIN LANDING GEAR
25 430 kg (56 075 lb)
25 000 kg (55 125 lb)
20 000 kg (44 100 lb)
15 000 kg (33 075 lb)
10 000 kg (22 050 lb)

34

28

70

1 000

14

(lb/in)

36

30
20

18

20
16
200

6
NOTE:
THE VALUES OBTAINED BY USING
THE MAXIMUM LOAD REFERENCE
LINE AND ANY VALUES FOR k ARE
EXACT.
FOR LOADS LESS THAN MAXIMUM,
THE CURVES ARE EXACT FOR k =
80 MN/m BUT DEVIATE SLIGHTLY
FOR ANY OTHER VALUES OF k.

REFERENCE:
"DESIGN OF CONCRETE AIRPORT
PAVEMENTS" AND "COMPUTER
PROGRAM FOR AIRPORT
PAVEMENT DESIGN PROGRAM
PDILB" PORTLAND CEMENT
ASSOCIATION.

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TIRE PRESSURE CONSTANT AT 12.4 bar (180 psi)
36

14

MAXIMUM POSSIBLE MAIN


GEAR LOAD AT MAXIMUM
RAMP WEIGHT AND AFT CG
WEIGHT ON ONE
MAIN LANDING GEAR
30 430 kg (67 100 lb)
25 000 kg (55 125 lb)
20 000 kg (44 100 lb)
15 000 kg (33 075 lb)
10 000 kg (22 050 lb)

34
13
32

70

1 000

900
60

12

800

11

700

24

600

k = 20 MN/m
k = 40 MN/m
k = 80 MN/m
k = 150 MN/m

40

500

400

300

22

ALLOWABLE WORKING STRESS

10

(kg/cm)

26

50

(lb/in)

28

(in)

RIGID PAVEMENT THICKNESS


(cm)

30

30
20

18

20
16
200

6
NOTE:
THE VALUES OBTAINED BY USING
THE MAXIMUM LOAD REFERENCE
LINE AND ANY VALUES FOR k ARE
EXACT.
FOR LOADS LESS THAN MAXIMUM,
THE CURVES ARE EXACT FOR k =
80 MN/m BUT DEVIATE SLIGHTLY
FOR ANY OTHER VALUES OF k.

REFERENCE:
"DESIGN OF CONCRETE AIRPORT
PAVEMENTS" AND "COMPUTER
PROGRAM FOR AIRPORT
PAVEMENT DESIGN PROGRAM
PDILB" PORTLAND CEMENT
ASSOCIATION.

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**ON A/C A318-100


Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion
1.

This section gives data about the rigid pavement requirements for the Load Classification Number
(LCN) conversion (radius of relative stiffness).
The rigid pavement requirement graphs are given at standard tire pressure for the weight variants
producing (at the MRW and maximum aft CG) the lowest MLG load and the highest MLG load for
each type of aircraft.
To find the aircraft weight that a rigid pavement can support, you must know the LCN of the
pavement and the radius of relative stiffness (L).
The calculation of the radius of relative stiffness (L) is done with the formula and the table given in
Radius of Relative Stiffness (L values based on Youngs Modulus (E) of 4 000 000 psi and
Poissons Ratio ( ) of 0.15), see FIGURE 7-8-0-991-002-A.
Example, see FIGURE 7-8-0-991-003-A, calculation of the aircraft weight through the radius of
relative stiffness (L) of the rigid pavement for the MLG:
- An aircraft with a MRW of 56 400 kg (124 350 lb),
- The radius of relative stiffness is shown at 762 mm (30 in) with a related LCN of 51.
The weight on one MLG is 25 000 kg (55 125 lb).
The following tables provide LCN data in a tabular format similar to the one used by ICAO in the
Aerodrome Design Manual Part 3, Pavements - Edition 1977. In order to use the system accurately
you should know the total pavement radius of relative stiffness (L-value) for rigid pavement.
However, the pavement radius of relative stiffness for a particular runway are not frequently published
in the standard airport information sources (Jeppesen, AERAD, DOD, etc.).
Therefore it is common practice to use a standard radius of relative stiffness (30 inches) when
determining the LCN and the ESWL of the aircraft.
If the LCN for an intermediate weight between the maximum ramp weight and the empty weight of
the aircraft is required or if the real thickness is known, refer to the figures that follow.

2.

Radius of Relative Stiffness (Other values of E and )


This section gives data about the rigid pavement requirements for the Load Classification Number
(LCN) conversion (radius of relative stiffness) with other values of E (Youngs modulus) and
(Poissons ratio).
The other values of E and have an effect on the radius of relative stiffness (L-value).
The effect of E and on the radius of relative stiffness (L-value) is shown in the graphs in FIGURE
7-8-0-991-005-A.
The table in FIGURE 7-8-0-991-002-A shows L-values based on a Youngs modulus (E) of 4 000 000
psi and a Poissons ratio ( ) of 0.15.
To find the L-value, you must know the values of E and .
Example, see FIGURE 7-8-0-991-005-A, calculation of the L-values of the rigid pavement for an E of
3 000 000 psi.

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The radius of relative stiffness (L-value) is the value found in the table (see FIGURE 7-8-0-991-002A) multiplied by 0.931.
NOTE : The CG in the figure title is the CG used for LCN calculation.

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WEIGHT
VARIANT

ALL UP
MASS (kg)

A318100
WV000
A318100
WV001
A318100
WV002
A318100
WV003
A318100
WV004
A318100
WV005
A318100
WV006
A318100
WV007
A318100
WV008

59 400
39 000
61 900
39 000
63 400
39 000
64 900
39 000
66 400
39 000
68 400
39 000
56 400
39 000
61 400
39 000
64 400
39 000

LOAD ON
TIRE
ONE MAIN PRESSURE
GEAR LEG
(MPa)
(%)
44.9
44.8
44.9
44.8
44.9
44.8
44.9
44.8
44.9
44.8
44.9
44.8
44.9
44.8
44.9
44.8
44.9
44.8

1.14
1.14
1.14
1.24
1.24
1.24
1.02
1.14
1.24

RIGID PAVEMENT
ESWL
LCN
x 1 000 kg
x 1 000 lb
L = 760 mm (30 in)
39
18
58
11
25
37
41
18
60
11
25
37
19
42
61
11
25
37
19
42
66
38
11
24
20
44
67
38
11
24
45
20
69
38
11
24
37
52
17
35
11
25
40
18
60
37
11
25
42
19
65
38
11
24

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RADIUS OF RELATIVE STIFFNESS (L)
VALUES IN INCHES

L= 4

WHERE

Ed
12 (1

= 24.1652 4
)k

d
k

E = YOUNGS MODULUS = 4 x 10 psi


k = SUBGRADE MODULUS, lb/in
d = RIGID PAVEMENT THICKNESS, (in)
= POISSONS RATIO = 0.15

k = 75

k = 100

k = 150

k = 200

k = 250

k = 300

k = 350

k = 400

k = 550

6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5

31.48
33.43
35.34
37.22

29.30
31.11
32.89
34.63

26.47
28.11
29.72
31.29

24.63
26.16
27.65
29.12

23.30
24.74
26.15
27.54

22.26
23.64
24.99
26.32

21.42
22.74
24.04
25.32

20.72
22.00
23.25
24.49

19.13
20.31
21.47
22.61

8.0
8.5
9.0
9.5

39.06
40.88
42.67
44.43

36.35
38.04
39.71
41.35

32.85
34.37
35.88
37.36

30.57
31.99
33.39
34.77

28.91
30.25
31.58
32.89

27.62
28.91
30.17
31.42

26.58
27.81
29.03
30.23

25.70
26.90
28.08
29.24

23.74
24.84
25.93
27.00

10.0
10.5
11.0
11.5

46.18
47.90
49.60
51.28

42.97
44.57
46.16
47.72

38.83
40.28
41.71
43.12

36.14
37.48
38.81
40.13

34.17
35.45
36.71
37.95

32.65
33.87
35.07
36.26

31.42
32.59
33.75
34.89

30.39
31.52
32.64
33.74

28.06
29.11
30.14
31.16

12.0
12.5
13.0
13.5

52.94
54.59
56.22
57.83

49.27
50.80
52.32
53.82

44.52
45.90
47.27
48.63

41.43
42.72
43.99
45.26

39.18
40.40
41.61
42.80

37.44
38.60
39.75
40.89

36.02
37.14
38.25
39.35

34.84
35.92
36.99
38.06

32.17
33.17
34.16
35.14

14.0
14.5
15.0
15.5

59.43
61.02
62.59
64.15

55.31
56.78
58.25
59.70

49.98
51.31
52.63
53.94

46.51
47.75
48.98
50.20

43.98
45.16
46.32
47.47

42.02
43.15
44.26
45.36

40.44
41.51
42.58
43.64

39.11
40.15
41.19
42.21

36.12
37.08
38.03
38.98

16.0
16.5
17.0
17.5

65.69
67.23
68.75
70.26

61.13
62.56
63.98
65.38

55.24
56.53
57.81
59.08

51.41
52.61
53.80
54.98

48.62
49.75
50.88
52.00

46.45
47.54
48.61
49.68

44.70
45.74
46.77
47.80

43.23
44.24
45.24
46.23

39.92
40.85
41.78
42.70

18.0
19.0
20.0
21.0

71.76
74.73
77.66
80.55

66.78
69.54
72.27
74.96

60.34
62.84
65.30
67.74

56.15
58.48
60.77
63.04

53.11
55.31
57.47
59.62

50.74
52.84
54.91
56.96

48.82
50.84
52.84
54.81

47.22
49.17
51.10
53.01

43.61
45.41
47.19
48.95

22.0
23.0
24.0
25.0

83.41
86.24
89.04
91.81

77.63
80.26
82.86
85.44

70.14
72.52
74.87
77.20

65.28
67.49
69.68
71.84

61.73
63.83
65.90
67.95

58.98
60.98
62.96
64.92

56.75
58.68
60.58
62.46

54.89
56.75
58.59
60.41

50.69
52.41
54.11
55.79

REFERENCE:
PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION.

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60

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80

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1 000

1 500

2 000 2 500

40

50

60

70 80 90 100

10

30

40

50 60 70 80
LOAD CLASSIFICATION NUMBER (LCN)

20

WEIGHT ON ONE MAIN LANDING GEAR


25 430 kg (56 075 lb)
25 000 kg (55 125 lb)
20 000 kg (44 100 lb)
15 000 kg (33 075 lb)
10 000 kg (22 050 lb)

10

15

20

25

30

35

46x17R20 (46x1620) TIRES


TIRE PRESSURE CONSTANT AT 10.2 bar (148 psi)

NOTE:
EQUIVALENT SINGLE WHEEL LOADS ARE DERIVED BY METHODS SHOWN IN
ICAO AERODROME MANUAL PART 2 PAR 4.1.3 SECOND EDITION 1965.

RADIUS OF RELATIVE STIFFNESS (in)

30

MAXIMUM POSSIBLE MAIN GEAR LOAD AT


MAXIMUM RAMP WEIGHT AND AFT CG

750

RADIUS OF RELATIVE STIFFNESS (mm)

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60

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80

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1 000

1 500

2 000 2 500

40

50

60

70 80 90 100

10

30

40

50 60 70 80
LOAD CLASSIFICATION NUMBER (LCN)

20

WEIGHT ON ONE MAIN LANDING GEAR


30 430 kg (67 100 lb)
25 000 kg (55 125 lb)
20 000 kg (44 100 lb)
15 000 kg (33 075 lb)
10 000 kg (22 050 lb)

10

15

20

25

30

35

46x17R20 (46x1620) TIRES


TIRE PRESSURE CONSTANT AT 12.4 bar (180 psi)

NOTE:
EQUIVALENT SINGLE WHEEL LOADS ARE DERIVED BY METHODS SHOWN IN
ICAO AERODROME MANUAL PART 2 PAR 4.1.3 SECOND EDITION 1965.

RADIUS OF RELATIVE STIFFNESS (in)

30

MAXIMUM POSSIBLE MAIN GEAR LOAD AT


MAXIMUM RAMP WEIGHT AND AFT CG

750

RADIUS OF RELATIVE STIFFNESS (mm)

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EFFECT OF E ON L VALUES
1.10
1.05

E FACTOR

1.00
0.95
0.90
0.85
0.80

E, YOUNGS MODULUS (10 psi)

EFFECT OF

ON L VALUES

1.015

FACTOR

1.010

1.005

1.000

0.995
0.00

0.05

0.10

0.15

0.20

0.25

, POISSONS RATIO

NOTE:
BOTH CURVES ON THIS PAGE ARE USED TO ADJUST THE L VALUES
OF RADIUS OF RELATIVE STIFFNESS (L) TABLE.

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Aircraft Classification Number - Flexible and Rigid Pavements
1.

This section gives data about the Aircraft Classification Number (ACN) for an aircraft gross weight in
relation to a subgrade strength value for flexible and rigid pavement.
The flexible and rigid pavement requirement graphs are given at standard tire pressure for the weight
variants producing (at the MRW and maximum aft CG) the lowest MLG load and the highest MLG
load for each type of aircraft.
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).
Example, see FIGURE 7-9-0-991-002-A (sheet 1), calculation of the ACN for flexible pavement for:
- An aircraft with a MRW of 56 400 kg (124 350 lb),
- An aircraft gross weight of 50 000 kg (110 225 lb),
- A low subgrade strength (code C).
The ACN for flexible pavement is 26.
Example, see FIGURE 7-9-0-991-002-A (sheet 2), calculation of the ACN for rigid pavement for:
- An aircraft with a MRW of 56 400 kg (124 350 lb),
- An aircraft gross weight of 50 000 kg (110 225 lb),
- A medium subgrade strength (code B).
The ACN for rigid pavement is 26.

2.

Aircraft Classification Number - ACN table


The table in FIGURE 7-9-0-991-001-A provide ACN data in tabular format similar to the one used by
ICAO in the Aerodrome Design Manual Part 3, Pavements - Edition 1983. If the ACN for an
intermediate weight between MRW and the minimum weight of the aircraft is required, refer to the
figures that follow.
NOTE : The CG in the figure title is the CG used for ACN calculation.

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WEIGHT
VARIANT
A318100
WV000
A318100
WV001
A318100
WV002
A318100
WV003
A318100
WV004
A318100
WV005
A318100
WV006
A318100
WV007
A318100
WV008

ACN FOR
LOAD ON
RIGID PAVEMENT
TIRE
ALL UP ONE MAIN
SUBGRADES MN/m
MASS (kg) GEAR LEG PRESSURE
(MPa)
High Medium Low Ultralow
(%)
150
80
40
20
59 400
44.9
30
32
34
36
1.14
39 000
44.8
20
22
18
21
61 900
44.6
31
33
36
37
1.14
39 000
44.6
19
22
18
21
63 400
44.5
32
34
36
38
1.14
39 000
44.4
19
22
18
21
64 900
44.5
34
36
38
40
1.24
39 000
44.4
20
22
19
21
66 400
44.5
35
37
39
41
1.24
39 000
44.4
20
22
19
21
68 400
44.5
36
38
41
43
1.24
39 000
44.4
20
22
19
21
56 400
45.1
27
29
32
33
1.02
39 000
45.1
19
22
18
21
61 400
44.7
31
33
35
37
1.14
39 000
44.6
20
22
18
21
64 400
44.5
34
36
38
40
1.24
39 000
44.4
20
22
19
21

ACN FOR
FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT
SUBGRADES CBR
High Medium Low Ultralow
15
10
6
3
28
32
37
29
17
18
22
19
29
33
38
30
17
17
22
19
30
34
39
31
17
17
22
19
31
35
41
32
17
18
22
19
32
36
42
33
17
18
22
19
33
37
43
34
17
18
22
19
26
30
35
27
17
17
22
19
29
33
38
30
17
17
22
19
31
35
40
31
17
18
22
19

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90

40

ALPHA FACTOR = 0.9


SUBGRADE STRENGTH
D CBR 3 (ULTRA LOW)
C CBR 6 (LOW)
B CBR 10 (MEDIUM)
A CBR 15 (HIGH)

80

(x 1 000 kg)

(x 1 000 lb)

50

110

55

120

130

ACN WAS DETERMINED AS REFERENCED IN


ICAO AERODROME DESIGN MANUAL PART 3
CHAPTER 1. SECOND EDITION 1983.
SEE SECTION 740.

AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT

45

100

46x17R20 (46x1620) TIRES


TIRE PRESSURE CONSTANT AT 10.2 bar (148 psi)

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AIRCRAFT CLASSIFICATION NUMBER (ACN)

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Aircraft Classification Number


Flexible Pavement - WV006, MRW 56 400 kg, CG 35 % (Sheet 1 of 2)
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SUBGRADE STRENGTH
D k = 20 MN/m (ULTRA LOW)
C k = 40 MN/m (LOW)
B k = 80 MN/m (MEDIUM)
A k = 150 MN/m (HIGH)

80

(x 1 000 kg)

(x 1 000 lb)

50

110

55

120

130

ACN WAS DETERMINED AS REFERENCED IN


ICAO AERODROME DESIGN MANUAL PART 3
CHAPTER 1. SECOND EDITION 1983.
SEE SECTION 740.

AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT

45

100

46x17R20 (46x1620) TIRES


TIRE PRESSURE CONSTANT AT 10.2 bar (148 psi)

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AIRCRAFT CLASSIFICATION NUMBER (ACN)

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Aircraft Classification Number


Rigid Pavement - WV006, MRW 56 400 kg, CG 35 % (Sheet 2 of 2)
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40

45

ALPHA FACTOR = 0.9


SUBGRADE STRENGTH
D CBR 3 (ULTRA LOW)
C CBR 6 (LOW)
B CBR 10 (MEDIUM)
A CBR 15 (HIGH)

80

120

AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT

55
50
(x 1 000 kg)

110

130

60

140

65

150

ACN WAS DETERMINED AS REFERENCED IN


ICAO AERODROME DESIGN MANUAL PART 3
CHAPTER 1. SECOND EDITION 1983.
SEE SECTION 740.

(x 1 000 lb)

46x17R20 (46x1620) TIRES


TIRE PRESSURE CONSTANT AT 12.4 bar (180 psi)

70

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**ON A/C A318-100

AIRCRAFT CLASSIFICATION NUMBER (ACN)

N_AC_070900_1_0030101_01_00

Aircraft Classification Number


Flexible Pavement - WV005, MRW 68 400 kg, CG 32 % (Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-7-9-0-991-003-A01

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7-9-0
10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

35

90

100

40

45

SUBGRADE STRENGTH
D k = 20 MN/m (ULTRA LOW)
C k = 40 MN/m (LOW)
B k = 80 MN/m (MEDIUM)
A k = 150 MN/m (HIGH)

80

120

AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT

55
50
(x 1 000 kg)

110

130

60

140

65

150

ACN WAS DETERMINED AS REFERENCED IN


ICAO AERODROME DESIGN MANUAL PART 3
CHAPTER 1. SECOND EDITION 1983.
SEE SECTION 740.

(x 1 000 lb)

46x17R20 (46x1620) TIRES


TIRE PRESSURE CONSTANT AT 12.4 bar (180 psi)

70

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**ON A/C A318-100

AIRCRAFT CLASSIFICATION NUMBER (ACN)

N_AC_070900_1_0030102_01_00

Aircraft Classification Number


Rigid Pavement - WV005, MRW 68 400 kg, CG 32 % (Sheet 2 of 2)
FIGURE-7-9-0-991-003-A01

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SCALED DRAWINGS
8-0-0

SCALED DRAWINGS

**ON A/C A318-100


Scaled Drawings
1.

This section provides the scaled drawings.


NOTE : When printing this drawing, make sure to adjust for proper scaling.

8-0-0

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15
5
10
METERS
0

10

FEET
20 30

40

50

**ON A/C A318-100

0
0

10

FEET
20 30
5
10
METERS

40

50
15

NOTE: WHEN PRINTING THIS DRAWING, MAKE SURE TO ADJUST FOR PROPER SCALING.
N_AC_080000_1_0010101_01_00

Scaled Drawing
FIGURE-8-0-0-991-001-A01

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AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING


10-0-0

AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING

**ON A/C A318-100


Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting
1.

Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Charts


This sections gives data related to aircraft rescue and fire fighting.
The figures contained in this section are the figures that are in the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting
Charts poster available for download on AIRBUSWorld and the Airbus website.

10-0-0

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MAY 2014

**ON A/C A318-100

N_AC_100000_1_0010101_01_01

Front Page
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-001-A01

10-0-0

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**ON A/C A318-100

N_AC_100000_1_0020101_01_01

Highly Flammable and Hazardous Materials and Components


FIGURE-10-0-0-991-002-A01

10-0-0

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BAT1

FR1

ACCESS VIA
ACCESS DOOR 822

FR24

BAT2

**ON A/C A318-100

N_AC_100000_1_0550101_01_00

Batteries Location and Access


FIGURE-10-0-0-991-055-A01

10-0-0

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**ON A/C A318-100

N_AC_100000_1_0030101_01_01

Wheel/Brake Overheat
Wheel Safety Area (Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-003-A01

10-0-0

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**ON A/C A318-100

N_AC_100000_1_0030102_01_00

Wheel/Brake Overheat
Recommendations (Sheet 2 of 2)
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-003-A01

10-0-0

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AFRP + CFRP

Aramid Fiber Reinforced Plastic (AFRP)

Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic (GFRP)

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP)

**ON A/C A318-100

N_AC_100000_1_0040101_01_01

Composite Materials
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-004-A01

10-0-0

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**ON A/C A318-100

N_AC_100000_1_0050101_01_00

L/G Ground Lock Safety Devices


FIGURE-10-0-0-991-005-A01

10-0-0

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10-0-0
9 GRID EQUALS 1 m (3.28 ft) IN REALITY

FWD CABIN ESCAPE SLIDE

EMERGENCY DESCENT THROUGH THE


WINDOW OPENING WITH THE ESCAPE ROPE

COCKPIT
ESCAPE ROPE

OFF WING ESCAPE SLIDE

AFT CABIN
ESCAPE SLIDE

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**ON A/C A318-100

N_AC_100000_1_0060101_01_01

Emergency Evacuation Devices


FIGURE-10-0-0-991-006-A01

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**ON A/C A318-100

N_AC_100000_1_0070101_01_00

Pax/Crew Doors
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-007-A01

10-0-0

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**ON A/C A318-100

N_AC_100000_1_0080101_01_00

Emergency Exit Hatch


FIGURE-10-0-0-991-008-A01

10-0-0

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134AR /154AR

198CB

**ON A/C A318-100

N_AC_100000_1_0090101_01_00

FWD and AFT Lower Deck Cargo Doors


FIGURE-10-0-0-991-009-A01

10-0-0

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ENG

1
FIRE

OFF

OFF
RWY TURN OFF
ON
L

OFF

RETRACT

OFF

ON

LAND
R

OFF

WING
ON

ON

ON

BEACON

FAULT

FAULT

EXT LT

ENG 1

ANTI ICE

OFF

NOSE

OFF

OFF

TAXI

OFF

BUS TIE
A
U
T
O

AC ESS BUS

OFF

FAULT

A
U
T
O

ON

AVAIL

START

ON

FAULT

MASTER SW

APU

ON

ON

FAULT

A
U
T
O

BRT

OFF

SIGNS
SEAT BELTS NO SMOKING
ON
ON
A
U
T
O
OFF
OFF

OFF

OFF

DIM

BRT

OFF

OFF

ARM

ON

DIM

BRT

TEST

ON

ANN LT

EMER EXIT LT

OVHD INTEG LT
INT LT
STBY COMPASS DOME

ON

UP

E
L
E
C

35VU

F
I
R
E

25VU
DITCHING

FAULT

TEST

DISCH

SQUIB

AGENT 2

IDG 2

LDG ELEV AUTO

OFF

FAULT

GEN 2

AC BUS 2

CABIN PRESS

ALTN

FAULT

FIRE

PUSH

DC BUS 2

ENG

MAN V/S CTL MODE SEL

ON

AVAIL

AC ESS FEED

DISCH

SQUIB

AGENT 1

EXT PWR

BAT 2

TEST

PROBE/WINDOW
HEAT

OFF

A
BAT

DISCH

SQUIB

AGENT

FIRE

PUSH

APU

FAULT

T.O

NAV & LOGO


ON

ON

FAULT

ENG 2

OFF

FAULT

FAULT

APU GEN

BAT 1

GEN 1

AC BUS 1

DC BUS 1

PUSH

WING

A
U
T
O

FAULT

IDG 1

GALY & CAB


A
U
T
OFF
O

OFF

COMMERCIAL

TEST

SQUIB
DISCH

SQUIB

AGENT 2

DISCH

STROBE
ON

E
L
E
C

F
I
R
E

AGENT 1

ENG

A
U
T
O

ON

OFF

A
U
T
O

OFF

CAB FANS

DISCH

RAIN RPLNT

FAST

SLOW

OVRD

FAULT

WIPER

DISCH

SMOKE

VENTILATION

TEST

AFT

HOT

OFF

OFF

COLD

FAULT

AFT

AFT ISOL VALVE

22VU

RESET
APU SHUT OFF

ADIRU &
APU FIRE
AVNCS VENT

FAULT

HOT AIR

CARGO SMOKE

EXTRACT

DISCH

SMOKE

FWD

MAIN START

ON

OVRD

FAULT

BLOWER

DISCH

CKPT CALL

FLT INT

LIGHT TEST CKPT CALL

AVAIL

CARGO

ELT

NOT IN USE

EXT PWR

108VU

CRANK

ENG
1

MASTER1

FAULT

FIRE

OFF

ON

ENG

MODE
NORM

FAULT

FIRE

ENG
2
IGN
START

MASTER2

OFF

ON

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**ON A/C A318-100

N_AC_100000_1_0120101_01_00

Control Panels
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-012-A01

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316AR

315AL

**ON A/C A318-100

N_AC_100000_1_0130101_01_00

APU Access Door


FIGURE-10-0-0-991-013-A01

10-0-0

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K4

K3

**ON A/C A318-100

N_AC_100000_1_0140101_01_01

Aircraft Ground Clearances


FIGURE-10-0-0-991-014-A01

10-0-0

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**ON A/C A318-100

N_AC_100000_1_0150101_01_00

Structural Break-in Points


FIGURE-10-0-0-991-015-A01

10-0-0

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