“The Airbus A320, a widely used narrow-body, twin-engine airliner, is offered in two primary variants: the A320ceo (Current Engine Option) and the A320neo (New Engine Option). Here’s a detailed explanation of the differences between the two: A320ceo vs A320 neo – Engines A320ceo: The A320ceo is powered by either CFM International CFM56 engines or International…
As an Airbus A320 pilot, it’s crucial to thoroughly understand the function of your thrust levers. They not only control engine thrust but also interact with your flight guidance mode. Additionally, Airbus thrust levers serve as mode selectors, highlighting the importance of comprehensive knowledge and proficiency in their operation. What else thrust levers do? Engaging…
In the Airbus A320 and most modern aircraft, wind speed and direction are typically calculated and displayed through the aircraft’s Air Data Inertial Reference Unit (ADIRU) or Air Data Inertial Reference System (ADRIS). Here’s a simplified explanation of how wind speed is calculated in the A320: The A320 is equipped with multiple sensors that measure…
Aircraft certification bodies (EASA and FAA) have certain regulations related to aircraft performance requirement. Part 25 of regulations require that procedures must be established for the execution of go-arounds from landing configurations (balked landing) and from approach configurations (missed approaches). These procedures should analyze aircraft approach climb and landing climb capacities and restrict the operational…
Status section of FCOM abnormal procedure for ENG 1(2) SHUTDOWN guides the crew to two conditions of “if REV unlocked”: Case 1: 4 Doors not stowed (CFM engines) or reverser deployed (PW and IAE engines) Case 2: 1,2,3 doors not stowed (CFM engines) or reverse detected unlocked (IAE/PW) Both these conditions have considerable differences in…
The alpha floor protection is designed to prevent the aircraft from stalling by automatically commanding TOGA thrust when the angle of attack (AOA) reaches a certain threshold. This TOGA thrust remains engaged (TOGA LK message on FMA) even after recover from high angle of attack state. In order to recover normal thrust operations, flight crew…
Followed by engine failure sometimes you will see ECAM status page displays IF PERF PERMITS: X BLEED OPEN. Here you need to understand that ECAM is smart enough to evaluate true situation of different valves in engine. Case 1: Engine failure without damage Here ENG FIRE PB is in normal state and option to put…
This content has been published after getting repeated queries via site’s contact us page and our A320 technical forum’s topics. To most, in fact all, of the senior Airbus pilots both these terms must be clear but some new ones face challenges in relating both. Before writing subjective explanation following are main points to understand…
1. What type of Oxygen system is present in Airbus A320 Aircraft? A320 Oxygen System consists of: Cockpit Fixed Oxygen System Cabin Fixed Oxygen System Portable Oxygen System This is diluter demand type system where compressed oxygen is stored in cylinder/s. Oxygen flow can be controlled as per crew requirements. Pressure of oxygen cylinder/s is…
1. How is Airbus A320 aircraft protected against icing? Hot air or electrical heating protects the critical areas of aircraft. Hot Air Electrical Heating three outboard leading-edge slats of each wing engine air intakes flight compartment windows sensors, pilot probes and static ports waste water drain mast 2. How is windshield protected against icing? Windshield…