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Airbus A319/320/321 Notes

Training Notes by Eric Parks

Copyright 1999 - 2012 Eric Parks

Disclaimer: NOT approved by US Airways Airbus A320 Flight Training Dept.

For study only, use at own risk, last update – 05/15/12

These notes are intended to be used in conjunction with the Flight Operations Manual and Airbus A319/320/321 Pilots Handbook. As always, the FOM, PH and US AirwaysAirbus A320 Training Department are your final authorities.

For corrections, suggestions or comments email: CaptParks28@yahoo.com


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Table of Contents
Table of Contents 2
Limits 6
Systems 8
Ice & Rain Protection ( TM 7l.x.x) 8
Electrical (TM 7f.x.x) 9
Fire Protection (TM 7g.x.x) 13
Fuel (TM7j.x.x) 15
Pneumatics, Air Conditioning & Pressurization (TM 7b.x.x) 19
Pressurization 21
Hydraulics, Brakes & Landing Gear (TM 7k.x.x , TM 7m.x.x) 24
Flight Controls (TM 7h.x.x) 29
Instrument / Nav / Comm 37
ECAM 37
ECAM Procedures: 38
Tune, Talk, Listen – RMP and ACP 49
Auto Flight System 50
FMA – Flight Mode Annunciator 59
Oxygen (TM 7o.x.x) 60
Powerplant (TM7p.x.x) 61
APU (TM 7c.x.x) 62
FMS (Controls and Indicators 7-90.1) 64
Pseudo Waypoints (C & I 7-90.1.4) 69
Initializing the FMGC 70
Auto Initialization 76
Phase Triggers (C & I 7-90.1.3) 78
Imaginary Centerline 79
Auto Clear 79
FMS 2 Differences 79
Reroutes 82
Takeoff 87
V1 Cuts 89
Approaches 91
ILS Approaches 95
CAT II/III Approaches 96
PRM Approaches 98RNAV (LNAV- VNAV) Approaches 100
RNAV LNAV Approaches 101
VOR approaches 102
LDA Approaches 103
ASR Approaches 103
Engine-Out Approaches 103
Visual Approaches 104
Go Around 105
Landing 106
Windshear (PH 2i.3, QRH OD-17, FOM 7.6.3) 107
EGPWS (PH 2i.4) 108
TCAS RA Maneuver (PH 2i.5) 108
Low Energy Warning (PH 2i.12) 108
A to Z - Abbreviations & Acronyms 109
FOM Stuff 114Logbook Stuff 128

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 a USAirways line pilot because that is who I am. I have included what I find helpful. If you find something that you feel should be included or corrected please let me know as I am always seeking to “improve the product”.

Eric Parks

CaptParks28@yahoo.com

Caution!

The information given here is specifically tailored to US Airways A319/320/321 operations. If you fly for another airline oroperator 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 companies procedures and limits.



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Limits
(memory items in bold italics, U stands for US Airways imposed limit)

Weight Limits (PH 1.2.3)

(in lbs.) | A319 | A320-231 |A320-214&232 | A321 |
Max Ramp: | 167,329 | 167,329 | 170,635 | 205,909 |
Max Takeoff: | 166,447 | 166,447 | 169,754 | 205,027 |
Max Landing: | 137,787 | 142,198 | 142,198 | 171,517 |
Max Zero Fuel: | 128,969 | 134,480 | 134,480 | 162,699 |
Seats new/old: | 124 | 150 | 150 | 183 |

Operational Limits (PH 1.3.1, 1.10.2)

Max 90° crosswind for Takeoff and Landing: 29 kts.,...