Airbus A319/320/321 Notes

Airbus Notes

Training Notes for A319/320/321 by Eric Parks

Copyright ? 1999 - 2024 Eric Parks

Disclaimer: NOT approved by American Airbus A320 Flight Training Dept.

For study only, use at own risk, last update ¨C 06/11/2024

These notes are intended to be used in conjunction with the

Operating Manual and Flight Manual. As always, the OM, FM and

American Airbus A320 Training Dept are your final authorities.

For corrections, suggestions or comments email: CaptParks28@

Welcome to the Airbus!

Resistance is futile, you will be assimilated.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents _______________________________________________________ 2

Limits ________________________________________________________________ 5

Systems _______________________________________________________________ 8

Ice & Rain Protection (ASM 13) ________________________________________ 8

Electrical (ASM 7)____________________________________________________ 9

Fire Protection (ASM 8) ______________________________________________ 13

Fuel (ASM 11) ______________________________________________________ 15

Air Conditioning, Pneumatics and Pressurization (ASM 3) _________________ 20

Pressurization (ASM 3,2) _____________________________________________ 23

Hydraulics, Brakes & Landing Gear (ASM 12 & 14) ______________________ 25

Flight Controls (ASM 9) ______________________________________________ 30

Instrument / Nav / Comm (ASM 10) ____________________________________ 38

ECAM _____________________________________________________________ 38

Oxygen (ASM 16) ___________________________________________________ 62

Powerplant (ASM 17) ________________________________________________ 63

APU (ASM 4) _______________________________________________________ 65

FMGS (ASM 5.2) ___________________________________________________ 66

Pseudo Waypoints _____________________________________________________ 71

Initializing the FMGC __________________________________________________ 72

Phase Triggers (ASM table 5.1) __________________________________________ 78

Reroutes _____________________________________________________________ 79

Takeoff ______________________________________________________________ 85

V1 Cuts (AOM 6.5)_____________________________________________________ 89

FMS Engine Failure Procedures _________________________________________ 90

ILS Approaches _______________________________________________________ 98

LDA Approaches ______________________________________________________ 98

PRM Approaches _____________________________________________________ 104

VOR/NDB approaches _________________________________________________ 111

Engine-Out Approaches _______________________________________________ 112

Visual Approaches ____________________________________________________ 113

Go Around (AOM 11.1) ________________________________________________ 114

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Landing_____________________________________________________________ 116

Maneuvers __________________________________________________________ 118

A to Z Acronyms and Abbreviations ______________________________________ 125

Legal Stuff __________________________________________________________ 130

Note:

AOM is Aircraft Operating Manual, how to operate the A320

ASM is Aircraft Systems Manual, how the systems on the A320 work

FOM is Flight Operations Manual, policies and procedures to be a great AA pilot

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Authors notes:

These notes are not intended to be a comprehensive look at every aspect of the

A319/320/321. I only intend them to cover the basics. They assume an already high

level of experience with advanced aircraft systems. I hope they help in studying for initial

or recurrent or as a quick reference during line operations. They are written from the

viewpoint of an American Airlines Line pilot because that is who I was. As of June 2024 I

have retired from 37 years of airline flying and you may see me at some small general

aviation airport somewhere in the USA.

I have been privileged to get to fly some great airliners over the years and have enjoyed

helping others learn how to master the technology. The phrase ¡°Match and Mash¡± was

coined by me to help pilots understand how to work with the Airbus Autothrust. ¡°Levels

of Automation¡± was also created by me to help pilots new to FMC aircraft understand

what part of automation they were working on. It is very gratifying to know that these

phrases have become industry standards.

Eric Parks

CaptParks28@

Caution!

The information given here is specifically tailored to American A319/320/321 operations.

If you fly for another airline or operator your procedures, numbers and/or limits may be

different. Always check with your airline¡¯s or operator¡¯s documentation before using

anything here. Be sure you are always compliant with your company¡¯s procedures and

limits. As I have retired this information will become more out-of-date as time goes on.

Permission is given to distribute or copy these notes under the following conditions:

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Nothing may be charged for the notes

No changes may be made without express consent of the author

Authors copyright must be included

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine

own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he

shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5,6

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Limits

(memory items in bold italics)

Weight Limits (AOM 18.2.3)

(in lbs.)

Max Ramp:

Max Takeoff:

Max Landing:

Max Zero Fuel:

A319

A320

167,330

166,448

137,788

128,970

170,637

169,755

142,198

134,481

A321

non-Sharklet

205,911

205,029

171,519

162,701

A321-IAE

Sharklet

207,014

206,132

171,519

162,701

A321 NX

A321 NA

207,014

206,132

174,606

166,669

Operational / Wind Limits (AOM 18.2.1, 18.2.4)

Max wind for takeoff and landing (inc. gusts):

50 kts.

Max crosswind for Takeoff or Landing:

35 kts.

Max tailwind for takeoff (all A319 & A320/A321 CFM):

15 kts.

Max tailwind for takeoff (A320/A321 IAE engines):

10 kts.

Max tailwind for landing (Sharklet):

15 kts.

Max tailwind for landing (non-Sharklet):

10 kts.

Max operating altitude:

39,000 ft.

Max landing gear extension altitude:

25,000 ft.

Max operating altitude w/ slats and/or flaps extended:

20,000 ft.

Note: use Wind Limitations chart in QRH or AOM for Crosswind Limits in

Contaminated Runway, Low Visibility (below 4000 RVR) or Autoland conditions.

Speed Limits (AOM 18.2.2)

Max operating speed (VMO):

Max operating speed (MMO):

350 KIAS

.82 M (MMO)

Max gear extended (VLE):

Max gear extension (VLO):

Max gear retraction (VLO):

Max windshield wiper operations speed (VWW):

Max window open speed (who is going to open it?):

Max tire speed:

Max taxi speed:

Max taxi speed for 90¡ã turn:

280 KIAS / .67M

250 KIAS

220 KIAS

230 KIAS

200 KIAS

195 kts.

30 kts.

10 kts.

Turbulence Penetration ¨C

(AOM 18.2.2)

A319/320

A321

below 20,000 ft.:

at or above 20,000 ft.:

250 KIAS

270 KIAS

275 KIAS / .76M

300 KIAS / .76M

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