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''This includes the following models: | {{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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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. | |||
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The '''Airbus A320''' is a narrow body commercial passenger | |||
== 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>A320-211</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 | * <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 == | ||
=== Completed === | === Completed === | ||
* Base model(s) | |||
* Animations | * Animations | ||
* | * Instruments | ||
* | * 3d [[cockpit]] | ||
* Autobrake/speedbrake systems '''[Git-only]''' | |||
* Autopilot system '''[Git-only]''' | |||
* [[Livery over MP|Livery select]] | * [[Livery over MP|Livery select]] | ||
* [[Howto: Implement generic tyre smoke|Tire smoke]] | * [[Howto: Implement generic tyre smoke|Tire smoke]] | ||
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* [[Howto: Implement pushback|Pushback]] | * [[Howto: Implement pushback|Pushback]] | ||
* Engine fire system | * Engine fire system | ||
* [[Howto: Animated jetways|Animated jetway]] | * [[Howto: Animated jetways|Animated jetway]] definitions | ||
=== To-do === | === To-do === | ||
* | * Fly-by-wire system | ||
* Animate slats | |||
* | |||
== Related content == | == Related content == | ||
* [[Aircraft]] | * [[Aircraft]] | ||
* [[Aircraft Todo]] | * [[Aircraft Todo]] | ||
* [[Airbus A319]] (in development separately) | |||
* [[Airbus A321]] (in development separately) | |||
= External links = | |||
* [http:// | * [http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?t=9032 Development thread] | ||
* | * {{gitorious source|proj=airbus-aircraft|repo=a320|text=A320-family at the Gitorious archive}} | ||
* [http://www.airbus.com/en/aircraftfamilies/a320/ Airbus A320 Family official homepage] | * [http://www.airbus.com/en/aircraftfamilies/a320/ Airbus A320 Family official homepage] | ||
{{Airbus}} | {{Airbus}} | ||
[[ | [[fr:Airbus A320 Family]] | ||
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