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''This includes the following models: A320-111, A320-131, A320-211, A320-231, A320-family''
{{for|the newer A320 Series from the [[:Category:it0uchpods hangar|it0uchpods Design Group]]|IDG-A32X}}
 
''This includes the following models: A318-111, A319-111, A319-131, A320-111, A320-211, A320-231, A321-211, A321-231, A320-family''
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|image      =NEWA320.jpg
The '''Airbus A320 Family''' is a series of narrow-body commercial passenger jets manufactured by [[Airbus|Airbus Industries]]. Designed for short to medium hauls, the aircraft pioneer fly-by-wire technology and regularly compete with the [[Boeing 737|Boeing 737 series]]. The series includes the Airbus A318, the A319, the A320, and the A321. The [[Airbus A320E|"A320 Enhanced" program]] aims to further improve the A320 family with longer range and better fuel economy.
|name        =Airbus A320
|type        =Narrow-body Commercial Airliner
|livery      =Nearly every livery in [http://liveries.flightgear.org/aircraft.php?id=8 the database]
|fdm        =JSBsim
|status      =Early production
|authors    =Ampere K. Hardraade, Skyop
|fgname      =A320-111, A320-131, A320-211, A320-231
|download    =http://www.4shared.com/file/SBBeUZ10/A320-family-12282010.html
|development =http://gitorious.org/airbus-aircraft/a320
}}
[[File:A320-cockpit.jpg|thumb|300px|The 3d [[cockpit]] of the A320, currently under development]]
 
The '''Airbus A320''' is a narrow body commercial passenger jet manufactured by [[Airbus|Airbus Industries]]. Designed for short- to medium- hauls, the aircraft was a pioneer of fly-by-wire technology and regularly competes with the [[Boeing 737]]. Variants of the A320 include the Airbus A318, the [[Airbus A319]], and the [[Airbus A321]]. [[Airbus A320E|The "A320 Enhanced" program]] aims to further improve the A320 family with longer range and better fuel economy.


== Variants ==
== Variants ==
* <tt>A318-111</tt>: Airbus A318-111 with CFM56 engines
* <tt>A319-111</tt>: Airbus A319-111 with CFM56 engines
* <tt>A319-131</tt>: Airbus A319-131 with IAE V2500 engines
* <tt>A320-111</tt>: Airbus A320-111 with CFM56 engines
* <tt>A320-111</tt>: Airbus A320-111 with CFM56 engines
* <tt>A320-131</tt>: Airbus A320-131 with IAE2500 engines
* <tt>A320-211</tt>: Airbus A320-211 with CFM56 engines
* <tt>A320-211</tt>: Airbus A320-211 with CFM56 engines
* <tt>A230-231</tt>: Airbus A320-231 with IAE2500 engines
* <tt>A230-231</tt>: Airbus A320-231 with IAE V2500 engines
* <tt>A321-211</tt>: Airbus A321-211 with CFM56 engines
* <tt>A321-231</tt>: Airbus A321-231 with IAE V2500 engines
 
== Startup procedures ==
''This applies to all the A320 models''<br />
 
1. Start the APU. APU starter ON and APU master switch ON.<br />
2. APU electric generator ON.<br />
3. Engine start knob START.<br />
4. (Wait a couple seconds...) Engine cutoff switches RUN.<br />
5. Engine 1 and engine 2 electric generators ON. APU electric generator OFF.<br />
6. APU starter and master switch off. Engine start knob OFF.
 
==Checklists==
'''Pre-Start Checklist'''
Parking Brake SET
Throttle IDLE
Fuel Flow CUTOFF
BATT Master Switch ON
Panel Light AS REQUIRED
Avionics ON
Gear Lever CHECK DOWN
Flaps UP
Spoiler RETRACTED
FMC / FSNAV Flight Plan GENERATE / LOAD
ACTIVATE / “PLAN” button
Fuel Quantity CALC / LOAD
Engine Instruments CHECK
Pitot Heat / De-Ice / Aircraft Lighting OFF
Flight controls CHECK
Fasten Seat Belts ON
No Smoking Sign ON
Check Weather (ATIS, Flight Services)
De-Ice TEST/CHECK
Request Clearance
Transponder STANDBY
Beacon ON
 
'''Startup Checklist'''
Thrust Levers IDLE
Engine Area CLEAR
APU PRS ACTIVATE
APU ON ACTIVATE ==> AVAIL (green)
Mode Selector IGN
Eng 1 Start Switch START (hold)
At N2 > 20% Fuel Flow ON
N1 increasing as N2 incr. CHECK
Oil Pressure CHECK
Generator 1 ON
Repeat for Eng 2
 
'''Landing Checklist'''
Landing Gear CHECK DOWN
Autopilot OFF
Autothrottle OFF
Landing Speed 145 KIAS
After touchdown Apply Reverse Thrust, at
60 KIAS: Cancel Reverse Thrust
Spoilers VERIFY EXTENDED
Brakes AS REQUIRED
Taxi To Ramp
Strobe Lights OFF
Flaps UP
Spoilers RETRACTED
Taxi Lights ON
Landing Lights OFF
Speed Max. 20 KIAS
Transponder OFF
Elevator Trim TAKEOFF SETTING
Lights AS DESIRED
APU PRS ACTIVATE
APU ON ACTIVATE ==> AVAIL (green)
 
'''Shutdown Checklist'''
Brake SET
Throttle IDLE
Passenger Signs OFF
Aircondition fan OFF
Pitot Heat / De-Ice OFF
Taxi Lights / Nav Lights OFF
Avionics OFF
Fuel Flow Eng. 1 / Eng. 2 OFF
Beacon OFF
GEN Switches 1 – 2 OFF
APU PRS OFF
Panel Light OFF
BATT Master Switch OFF


== Development status ==
== Development status ==
Currently there are two variants of the A320 in existence: the original A320 model by Frédéric Bouvier and the A320-family by Ampere and [[User:Skyop|Skyop]], described here.


=== Completed ===
=== Completed ===
* Pushback
* Base model(s)
* Contrails
* Animations
* Lights
* Instruments
* Tire smoke
* 3d [[cockpit]]
* Reverse thrust
* Autobrake/speedbrake systems '''[Git-only]'''
* Various cockpit improvements (new instruments, full texturing, sidestick fixes, etc.)
* Autopilot system '''[Git-only]'''
* Basic cargo hold
* [[Livery over MP|Livery select]]
* Passenger cabin
* [[Howto: Implement generic tyre smoke|Tire smoke]]
* [[Howto: Add contrails|Contrails]]
* [[Howto: Implement pushback|Pushback]]
* Engine fire system
* Engine fire system
* UV mapping fixes
* [[Howto: Animated jetways|Animated jetway]] definitions
* Openable doors
* Autostart command
* Walk system
* New views (Gear View, Passenger View, and Copilot View)


=== To-do ===
=== To-do ===
See also: first post of [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9032 development thread]
* Fly-by-wire system
* Fix landing gear animation
* Animate slats
* Improve cargo holds
* Improve 3D cockpit
* Custom autopilot with auto-mach throttle
* [[Dual control]] system


== Related content ==
== Related content ==
* [[Aircraft]]
* [[Aircraft]]
* [[Aircraft Todo]]
* [[Aircraft Todo]]
* [[Airbus A319]] (in development separately)
* [[Airbus A321]] (in development separately)


== External links ==
= External links =
* [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9032 Development thread]
* [http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?t=9032 Development thread]
* [http://gitorious.org/airbus-aircraft/a320 A320-family at Gitorious]
* {{gitorious source|proj=airbus-aircraft|repo=a320|text=A320-family at the Gitorious archive}}
* [http://gitorious.org/airbus-aircraft/a320/archive-tarball/master Download the latest version of A320-family]
* [http://www.airbus.com/en/aircraftfamilies/a320/ Airbus A320 Family official homepage]
* [http://www.airbus.com/en/aircraftfamilies/a320/ Airbus A320 Family official homepage]


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