A Limitations
A Limitations
A Limitations
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AVIONICS
Autoland
Autoland is permitted using full flaps only.
Reverse Thrust
Reverse levers must remain in forward thrust range while in flight.
Prohibited for power back on the ground.
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RPM - Maximum
N1 - 100%
N2 - 100%
FUEL
Fuel Capacity (pounds)
Outer Wing Tanks 3,100
Inner Wing Tanks 25,000
Center Tank 14,900
Total 43,000
Fuel Temperature
Maximum: 54°C
Minimum: -36°C
If fuel temperature is below minimum temp limit, change to a warmer altitude.
Fuel Usage
Takeoff with center tank supplying the engines is prohibited.
Minimum Desired Landing Fuel: Ensures sufficient fuel on board at the threshold in a worst case
scenario with max fuel quantity indicator error.
Fuel At Touchdown 400
To Execute Go-Around 800
Fuel Quantity Indicator Error 400
Minimum Desired Landing Fuel
1600
(Indicated)
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Operating Fuel Values (Pounds)
Taxi Fuel Per Minute (not included in takeoff weight) 25
Minimum for Dispatch (not including taxi fuel) 6800
Minimum Hold for Contingencies (AFM Limit) 1000
Minimum Alternate Fuel 1200
Holding Fuel Per Hour 5000
HYDRAULICS
Brake Temperature
Maximum Brake Temperature for Takeoff - 300°C
• Engine anti-ice must be ON during all ground and flight operations when icing conditions
exist or are anticipated, except during climb and cruise when temperature is below -40°C
SAT.
• Engine anti-ice must be ON prior to and during descent in icing conditions, including
temperatures below -40°C SAT.
Wing Anti-Ice
• Wing anti-ice is not permitted on the ground (AFM), or in flight when TAT exceeds 10°C.
• Use of APU bleed air for wing anti-ice is not permitted.
SPEEDS
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Design Maneuvering Speeds - Va (KIAS/Mach)
Slats 18 18 22 22 27
Flaps 0 10 15 20 40
Initial Takeoff/ Takeoff/Approach
Remarks Takeoff Landing
Approach Approach Landing
Pressure Altitude
Speed
SL - 25,000 25,000 - 39000
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Operating Speeds (KIAS/Mach)
Optimum Climb (FMGC Operative) ECON CLIMB
Standard Climb (FMGC Inoperative)
FL 290 and above .78
10,000' to FL 290 290
Best Climb Rate 280
Best Climb Angle 220
Optimum Cruise (ECON) Cost Index = 35
Standard Cruise
FL 310 and above .80
10,000' to FL 310 300
Optimum Descent (FMGC Operative) ECON DES
Standard Descent (FMGC Inoperative) .78
10,000' and above 280
Stall Speeds
Stall speeds apply to takeoff and landing altitudes only.
Gross Weight Flap Position
(1000 lbs) 0 1 1+F 2 3 FULL
170 179 140 134 125 124 121
160 170 136 130 120 119 117
150 161 132 125 116 115 113
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Center of Gravity Limits
The A320 has two certified CG envelopes. One is a curtailed (normal) envelope with a forward
limit of 25%. The other is a full envelope with a forward limit of 15%. Most airplane combinations
of fuel and passenger loading will operate in the curtailed envelope. When load planning identifies
an aircraft as having a forward CG use the Forward Center of Gravity procedure in the takeoff
section.