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CHAPTER 1
Section 1-1
Subject 1-1-0
Purpose R
Section 1-2 R
Subject 1-2-0 R
Glossary R DESCRIPTION TITLE UPDATED
CHAPTER 2 R
Section 2-1 R
Subject 2-1-0 R
General Aircraft Characteristics R DESCRIPTION TITLE UPDATEDNOTE AMENDED
Section 2-2 R
Subject 2-2-0 R
General Aircraft Dimensions R DESCRIPTION TITLE UPDATED
FIGURE General Aircraft Dimensions R ILLUSTRATION REVISED
Section 2-3
Subject 2-3-0
Ground Clearances R NOTE AMENDED
FIGURE Ground Clearances R
Section 2-4
Subject 2-4-0
FIGURE Standard Configuration R
Section 2-5
Subject 2-5-0
FIGURE Typical Configuration R
Section 2-6
Subject 2-6-0
Cargo Compartments R
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Section 2-7 R
Subject 2-7-0 R
Door Clearances and Location R DESCRIPTION TITLE UPDATED
FIGURE Door Location R ILLUSTRATION REVISED
Section 2-8 N
Subject 2-8-0 N
Escape Slides N
FIGURE Escape Slides N ILLUSTRATION ADDED
Section 2-12 N
Subject 2-12-0 N
Engine and Nacelle N
FIGURE Engine and Nacelle N ILLUSTRATION ADDED
Subject 2-12-1 N
APU N
FIGURE APU N ILLUSTRATION ADDED
CHAPTER 4 R
Section 4-2 N
Subject 4-2-0 N
Turning Radii N
FIGURE Turning Radii N ILLUSTRATION ADDED
Section 4-3 N
Subject 4-3-0 N
Minimum Turning Radii N
FIGURE Minimum Turning Radii N ILLUSTRATION ADDED
Section 4-4 N
Subject 4-4-0 N
Visibility from Cockpit in Static Position N
FIGURE Visibility from Cockpit in StaticPosition
N ILLUSTRATION ADDED
Section 4-5 R
Subject 4-5-0
Introduction R
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Subject 4-5-1
FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway R
Subject 4-5-2
FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway R
Subject 4-5-3 N
180˚ Turn on a Runway N
FIGURE 180˚ Turn on a Runway N ILLUSTRATION ADDED
Subject 4-5-4
FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway R
Subject 4-5-5
FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway R
CHAPTER 5 R
Section 5-0 D
Section 5-1 R
Subject 5-1-0 R
Aircraft Servicing Arrangements R DESCRIPTION TITLE UPDATED
Subject 5-1-1
Typical Ramp Layout (Open Apron) R
FIGURE Typical Ramp Layout (OpenApron)
R
Subject 5-1-2
Typical Ramp Layout (Gate) R
FIGURE Typical Ramp Layout (Gate) R
Section 5-2 R
Subject 5-2-0 R
Terminal Operations - Full Servicing TurnRound Time
R DESCRIPTION TITLE UPDATED
FIGURE Full Servicing Turn Round TimeChart
R ILLUSTRATION REVISED
Section 5-3 R
Subject 5-3-0 R
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Terminal Operations - Minimum ServicingTurn Round Time
R DESCRIPTION TITLE UPDATED
FIGURE Minimum Servicing Turn RoundTime Chart
R ILLUSTRATION REVISED
Section 5-4
Subject 5-4-0
FIGURE Ground Service Connectionslayout
R
Subject 5-4-1
Grounding Points R NOTE AMENDED
Subject 5-4-2
Hydraulic System R
Subject 5-4-3
Electrical System R
FIGURE Electrical Service Panel R
Subject 5-4-5
Fuel System R
FIGURE NACA and OverpressureLocations
R ILLUSTRATION REVISED
Subject 5-4-6
Pneumatic System R
Subject 5-4-7
Potable Water System R
Subject 5-4-8
Oil System R
FIGURE Starter Oil Servicing R
Subject 5-4-9
Vacuum Toilet System R
Section 5-6 R
Subject 5-6-0 R
Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements R DESCRIPTION TITLE UPDATEDNOTE AMENDED
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FIGURE Ground Pneumatic PowerRequirements
R ILLUSTRATION REVISED
Subject 5-6-1 D
Section 5-7 N
Subject 5-7-0 N
Preconditioned Airflow Requirements N
FIGURE Preconditioned AirflowRequirements
N ILLUSTRATION ADDED
Section 5-8
Subject 5-8-0
Ground Towing Requirements R
Section 5-9 N
Subject 5-9-0 N
De-icing and External cleaning N
CHAPTER 7
Section 7-1
Subject 7-1-0
General Information R
Section 7-2
Subject 7-2-0
Landing Gear Footprint R
FIGURE Landing Gear Footprint R
Section 7-3
Subject 7-3-0
Maximum Pavement Loads R
FIGURE Maximum Pavement Loads R
Section 7-4
Subject 7-4-0
Landing Gear Loading on Pavement R
Section 7-5 R
Subject 7-5-0 R
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Flexible Pavement Requirements - USArmy Corps of Engineers
R
Section 7-6
Subject 7-6-0
Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCNConversion
R
Section 7-7 R
Subject 7-7-0 R
Rigid Pavement Requirements - PortlandCement Association Design Method
R DESCRIPTION TITLE UPDATED
Section 7-8
Subject 7-8-0
Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCNConversion
R
Subject 7-8-2
Radius of Relative Stiffness (Other valuesof E and µ)
R
Section 7-9
Subject 7-9-0
Aircraft Classification Number - FlexiblePavement
R NOTE AMENDED
Subject 7-9-1
Aircraft Classification Number - RigidPavement
R NOTE AMENDED
CHAPTER 8 N
Section 8-0 N
Subject 8-0-0 N
Scaled Drawings N
FIGURE Scaled Drawings N ILLUSTRATION ADDED
CHAPTER 10 N
Section 10-0 N
Subject 10-0-0 N
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Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting N
FIGURE Front Page N ILLUSTRATION ADDED
FIGURE Highly Flammable and HazardousMaterials and Components
N ILLUSTRATION ADDED
FIGURE Crew Rest CompartmentsLocation
N ILLUSTRATION ADDED
FIGURE Wheel/Brake Overheat N ILLUSTRATION ADDED
FIGURE Composite Materials Location N ILLUSTRATION ADDED
FIGURE Ground Lock Safety Devices N ILLUSTRATION ADDED
FIGURE Emergency Evacuation Devices N ILLUSTRATION ADDED
FIGURE Pax/Crew Doors and EmergencyExits
N ILLUSTRATION ADDED
FIGURE Cockpit Emergency Exit N ILLUSTRATION ADDED
FIGURE FWD and AFT Lower DeckCargo Doors
N ILLUSTRATION ADDED
FIGURE Control Panels N ILLUSTRATION ADDED
FIGURE APU Compartment Access N ILLUSTRATION ADDED
FIGURE Aircraft Ground Clearances N ILLUSTRATION ADDED
FIGURE Structural Break-in Points N ILLUSTRATION ADDED
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CHAPTER 1
Subject 1-1-0
Purpose R Dec 01/12
Subject 1-2-0
Glossary R Dec 01/12
CHAPTER 2
Subject 2-1-0
General Aircraft Characteristics R Dec 01/12
Subject 2-2-0
General Aircraft Dimensions R Dec 01/12
FIGURE General Aircraft Dimensions R Dec 01/12
Subject 2-3-0
Ground Clearances R Dec 01/12
FIGURE Ground Clearances R Dec 01/12
Subject 2-4-0
Interior Arrangements - Plan View Jul 01/11
FIGURE Standard Configuration R Dec 01/12
Subject 2-5-0
Interior Arrangements - Cross Section Jul 01/11
FIGURE Typical Configuration R Dec 01/12
Subject 2-6-0
Cargo Compartments R Dec 01/12
FIGURE Cargo Compartments Jul 01/11
Subject 2-7-0
Door Clearances and Location R Dec 01/12
FIGURE Door Location R Dec 01/12
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Subject 2-8-0
Escape Slides N Dec 01/12
FIGURE Escape Slides N Dec 01/12
Subject 2-12-0
Engine and Nacelle N Dec 01/12
FIGURE Engine and Nacelle N Dec 01/12
Subject 2-12-1
APU N Dec 01/12
FIGURE APU N Dec 01/12
CHAPTER 4
Subject 4-2-0
Turning Radii N Dec 01/12
FIGURE Turning Radii N Dec 01/12
Subject 4-3-0
Minimum Turning Radii N Dec 01/12
FIGURE Minimum Turning Radii N Dec 01/12
Subject 4-4-0
Visibility from Cockpit in Static Position N Dec 01/12
FIGURE Visibility from Cockpit in Static Position N Dec 01/12
Subject 4-5-0
Introduction R Dec 01/12
Subject 4-5-1
90˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway Jul 01/11
FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway R Dec 01/12
Subject 4-5-2
135˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway Jul 01/11
FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway R Dec 01/12
Subject 4-5-3
180˚ Turn on a Runway N Dec 01/12
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FIGURE 180˚ Turn on a Runway N Dec 01/12
Subject 4-5-4
90˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway Jul 01/11
FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway R Dec 01/12
Subject 4-5-5
135˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway Jul 01/11
FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway R Dec 01/12
CHAPTER 5
Subject 5-1-0
Aircraft Servicing Arrangements R Dec 01/12
Subject 5-1-1
Typical Ramp Layout (Open Apron) R Dec 01/12
FIGURE Typical Ramp Layout (Open Apron) R Dec 01/12
Subject 5-1-2
Typical Ramp Layout (Gate) R Dec 01/12
FIGURE Typical Ramp Layout (Gate) R Dec 01/12
Subject 5-2-0
Terminal Operations - Full Servicing Turn Round Time R Dec 01/12
FIGURE Full Servicing Turn Round Time Chart R Dec 01/12
Subject 5-3-0
Terminal Operations - Minimum Servicing Turn Round Time R Dec 01/12
FIGURE Minimum Servicing Turn Round Time Chart R Dec 01/12
Subject 5-4-0
Ground Service Connections layout Jul 01/11
FIGURE Ground Service Connections layout R Dec 01/12
Subject 5-4-1
Grounding Points R Dec 01/12
Subject 5-4-2
Hydraulic System R Dec 01/12
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FIGURE Green Ground Service Panel Jul 01/11
FIGURE Yellow Ground Service Panel Jul 01/11
Subject 5-4-3
Electrical System R Dec 01/12
FIGURE Electrical Service Panel R Dec 01/12
Subject 5-4-5
Fuel System R Dec 01/12
FIGURE Refuel/Defuel Control Panel Jul 01/11
FIGURE Ground Service Connections Jul 01/11
FIGURE NACA and Overpressure Locations R Dec 01/12
Subject 5-4-6
Pneumatic System R Dec 01/12
FIGURE Low Pressure Preconditioned Air Jul 01/11
FIGURE High Pressure Preconditioned Air Jul 01/11
Subject 5-4-7
Potable Water System R Dec 01/12
Subject 5-4-8
Oil System R Dec 01/12
FIGURE Engine Oil Servicing Jul 01/11
FIGURE VFG Oil Servicing Jul 01/11
FIGURE Starter Oil Servicing R Dec 01/12
FIGURE APU Oil Servicing Jul 01/11
Subject 5-4-9
Vacuum Toilet System R Dec 01/12
FIGURE Ground Service Panel Jul 01/11
Subject 5-6-0
Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements R Dec 01/12
FIGURE Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements R Dec 01/12
Subject 5-7-0
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Preconditioned Airflow Requirements N Dec 01/12
FIGURE Preconditioned Airflow Requirements N Dec 01/12
Subject 5-8-0
Ground Towing Requirements R Dec 01/12
FIGURE Ground Towing Requirements Jul 01/11
Subject 5-9-0
De-icing and External cleaning N Dec 01/12
CHAPTER 7
Subject 7-1-0
General Information R Dec 01/12
Subject 7-2-0
Landing Gear Footprint R Dec 01/12
FIGURE Landing Gear Footprint R Dec 01/12
Subject 7-3-0
Maximum Pavement Loads R Dec 01/12
FIGURE Maximum Pavement Loads R Dec 01/12
Subject 7-4-0
Landing Gear Loading on Pavement R Dec 01/12
FIGURE Landing Gear Loading on Pavement Jul 01/11
Subject 7-5-0
Flexible Pavement Requirements - US Army Corps of Engineers R Dec 01/12
FIGURE Flexible Pavement Requirements Jul 01/11
Subject 7-6-0
Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion R Dec 01/12
FIGURE Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCN Jul 01/11
Subject 7-7-0
Rigid Pavement Requirements - Portland Cement Association DesignMethod
R Dec 01/12
FIGURE Rigid Pavement Requirements Jul 01/11
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Subject 7-8-0
Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion R Dec 01/12
FIGURE Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCN Jul 01/11
Subject 7-8-1
Radius of Relative Stiffness (L) Jul 01/11
FIGURE Radius of Relative Stiffness (L) Jul 01/11
Subject 7-8-2
Radius of Relative Stiffness (Other values of E and µ) R Dec 01/12
FIGURE Radius of Relative Stiffness (Effect E and µ ON ”L” values) Jul 01/11
Subject 7-9-0
Aircraft Classification Number - Flexible Pavement R Dec 01/12
FIGURE Aircraft Classification Number - Flexible Pavement Jul 01/11
Subject 7-9-1
Aircraft Classification Number - Rigid Pavement R Dec 01/12
FIGURE Aircraft Classification Number - Rigid Pavement Jul 01/11
CHAPTER 8
Subject 8-0-0
Scaled Drawings N Dec 01/12
FIGURE Scaled Drawings N Dec 01/12
CHAPTER 10
Subject 10-0-0
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting N Dec 01/12
FIGURE Front Page N Dec 01/12
FIGURE Highly Flammable and Hazardous Materials and Components N Dec 01/12
FIGURE Crew Rest Compartments Location N Dec 01/12
FIGURE Wheel/Brake Overheat N Dec 01/12
FIGURE Composite Materials Location N Dec 01/12
FIGURE Ground Lock Safety Devices N Dec 01/12
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FIGURE Emergency Evacuation Devices N Dec 01/12
FIGURE Pax/Crew Doors and Emergency Exits N Dec 01/12
FIGURE Cockpit Emergency Exit N Dec 01/12
FIGURE FWD and AFT Lower Deck Cargo Doors N Dec 01/12
FIGURE Control Panels N Dec 01/12
FIGURE APU Compartment Access N Dec 01/12
FIGURE Aircraft Ground Clearances N Dec 01/12
FIGURE Structural Break-in Points N Dec 01/12
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 SCOPE
1-1-0 Purpose
1-2-0 Glossary
2 AIRCRAFT DESCRIPTION
2-1-0 General Aircraft Characteristics
2-2-0 General Aircraft Dimensions
2-3-0 Ground Clearances
2-4-0 Interior Arrangements - Plan View
2-5-0 Interior Arrangements - Cross Section
2-6-0 Cargo Compartments
2-7-0 Door Clearances and Location
2-8-0 Escape Slides
2-12-0 Engine and Nacelle
2-12-1 APU
4 GROUND MANEUVERING
4-2-0 Turning Radii
4-3-0 Minimum Turning Radii
4-4-0 Visibility from Cockpit in Static Position
4-5-0 Runway and Taxiway Turn Paths
4-5-1 90˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway
4-5-2 135˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway
4-5-3 180˚ Turn on a Runway
4-5-4 90˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway
4-5-5 135˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway
5 TERMINAL SERVICING
5-1-0 Aircraft Servicing Arrangements
5-1-1 Typical Ramp Layout (Open Apron)
5-1-2 Typical Ramp Layout (Gate)
5-2-0 Terminal Operations - Full Servicing Turn Round Time
5-3-0 Terminal Operations - Minimum Servicing Turn Round Time
5-4-0 Ground Service Connections layout
5-4-1 Grounding Points
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5-4-2 Hydraulic System
5-4-3 Electrical System
5-4-5 Fuel System
5-4-6 Pneumatic System
5-4-7 Potable Water System
5-4-8 Oil System
5-4-9 Vacuum Toilet System
5-6-0 Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements
5-7-0 Preconditioned Airflow Requirements
5-8-0 Ground Towing Requirements
5-9-0 De-icing and External cleaning
7 PAVEMENT DATA
7-1-0 General Information
7-2-0 Landing Gear Footprint
7-3-0 Maximum Pavement Loads
7-4-0 Landing Gear Loading on Pavement
7-5-0 Flexible Pavement Requirements - US Army Corps of Engineers Design
7-6-0 Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion
7-7-0 Rigid Pavement Requirements - Portland Cement Association Design Method
7-8-0 Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion
7-8-1 Radius of Relative Stiffness (L)
7-8-2 Radius of Relative Stiffness (Other values of E and µ)
7-9-0 Aircraft Classification Number - Flexible Pavement
7-9-1 Aircraft Classification Number - Rigid Pavement
8 SCALED DRAWINGS
8-0-0 Scaled Drawings
10 AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING
10-0-0 Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting
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1-1-0 Purpose
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Purpose
1. General
The A350 AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING (AC)manual is issued for the A350-900 series aircraft to provide necessary data to airport operators andairlines for airport facilities planning.
The data given in this preliminary issue of the A350 AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS AIRPORTAND MAINTENANCE PLANNING (AC) can be subject to change pending completion of the designand flight test phase. It is given for guidance only and does not constitute a contractual commitment.
This non-customized document conforms to NAS 3601 specification.
The A350 XWB is a new family of mid-size medium to long range new technology aircraft that willdeliver superior fuel efficiency, passenger comfort, environmental characteristics and economics, witha global market coverage.The aircraft is designed to offer multiple payload capabilities with a consistant range ability acrossthe family.The A350 XWB is equipped with two Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines.This engine will incorporate the most advanced technologies to provide the best aircraft performance,maintainability, lowest fuel consumption and environmental impact.Reflecting market needs, the A350 XWB offers a high level of cargo hold capability and flexibility.Two wide cargo doors and a Cargo Loading System (CLS) compatible with most lower deck cargocontainers and pallet standards, allowing interlining operations, ease the loading.The A350 XWB provides easy and cost effective ground handling minimizing aircraft turn round time.The innovative A350 XWB design increases planning flexibility to perform maintenance during theaircraft scheduled downtime.
Correspondence concerning this publication should be directed to:
AIRBUS S.A.S.Customer ServicesTechnical Data Support and Services1 Rond Point Maurice BELLONTE31707 BLAGNAC CEDEXFRANCE
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1-2-0 Glossary
**ON A/C A350-900
Glossary
1. List of Abbreviations
A/C Aircraft
ACN Aircraft Classification NumberAPU Auxiliary Power Unit
B/C Business Class
CBR California Bearing Ratio
CC Cargo Compartment
CG Center of Gravity
E Young’s Modulus
ESWL Equivalent Single Wheel Load
FAA Federal Aviation AdministrationFDL Fuselage Datum Line
FR FrameFSTE Full Size Trolley Equivalent
FWD ForwardGPU Ground Power UnitGSE Ground Support Equipment
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation
ISA International Standard Atmosphere
L Radius of relative stiffnessLCN Load Classification NumberLD Load DeviceLD Lower DeckLH Left HandLPS Last Pax Seating
MAC Mean Aerodynamic Chord
MAX MaximumMIN MinimumMLG Main Landing Gear
MLW Maximum Design Landing Weight
MRW Maximum Design Ramp Weight
MTOW Maximum Design Take-Off Weight
MTW Maximum Design Taxi Weight
MZFW Maximum Design Zero Fuel Weight
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NLG Nose Landing Gear
OAT Outside Air Temperature
PAX Passenger
PBB Passenger Boarding Bridge
PCA Portland Cement AssociationPCN Pavement Classification NumberPRM Passenger with Reduced Mobility
RH Right Hand
ULD Unit Load DeviceUS United StatesVFG Variable Frequency Generator
WV Weight Variant
Y/C Economic Class
2. Design Weight TerminologyMaximum Design Ramp Weight (MRW):Maximum weight for ground maneuver (including weight of taxi and run-up fuel) as limited byaircraft strength and airworthiness requirements. It is also called Maximum Design Taxi Weight(MTW).
Maximum Design Landing Weight (MLW):Maximum weight for landing as limited by aircraft strength and airworthiness requirements.
Maximum Design Takeoff Weight (MTOW):Maximum weight for takeoff as limited by aircraft strength and airworthiness requirements. (This isthe maximum weight at start of the take-off run).
Maximum Design Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW):Maximum permissible weight of the aircraft without usable fuel.
Maximum Seating Capacity:Maximum number of passengers specifically certified or anticipated for certification.
Usable Volume:Usable volume available for cargo, pressurized fuselage, passenger compartment and cockpit.
Water Volume:Maximum volume of cargo compartment.
Usable Fuel:Fuel available for aircraft propulsion.
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2-1-0 General Aircraft Characteristics
**ON A/C A350-900
General Aircraft Characteristics
1. The following table provides characteristics of the A350--900.
Aircraft CharacteristicsBasic Weights
Maximum Taxi Weight (MTW)Maximum Ramp Weight (MRW)
268900 kg(592824.0 lb)
Maximum Take Off Weight (MTOW) 268000 kg(590839.0 lb)
Maximum Landing Weight (MLW) 205000 kg(451948.0 lb)
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW) 192000 kg(423288.0 lb)
Aircraft CharacteristicsStandard Seating Capacity 315 (2 class)
138000 l(36456.4 USgal)
Usable Fuel Capacity(density = 0.785 kg/l)
108330 kg(238827.0 lb)
Pressurized Fuselage Volume 971 m3(34291.0 ft.3)
Cockpit Volume 8.23 m3(291.0 ft.3)
Passenger Compartment Volume 473.7 m3(16729.0 ft.3)
Usable Volume, FWD CC(Based on LD3)
89.4 m3(3157.0 ft.3)
Usable Volume, AFT CC(Based on LD3)
71.5 m3(2525.0 ft.3)
Usable Volume, Bulk CC 9.12 m3(322.07 ft.3)
Water Volume, FWD CC 113.4 m3(4004.7 ft.3)
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Aircraft CharacteristicsWater Volume, AFT CC 95.8 m3
(3383.16 ft.3)
Water Volume, Bulk CC 11.4 m3(402.59 ft.3)
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2-2-0 General Aircraft Dimensions
**ON A/C A350-900
General Aircraft Dimensions
1. This section provides general aircraft dimensions.
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66.61 m(218.54 ft)
3.04 m(9.97 ft)
65.26 m(214.11 ft)
4.63 m(15.19 ft)
9.42 m(30.90 ft)
18.79 m(61.65 ft)
1.74 m(5.71 ft)
12.87 m(42.22 ft)
10.60 m(34.77 ft)
0.75 m(2.46 ft)
64.75 m(212.43 ft)
28.66 m(94.03 ft)
RELATED TO AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE AND WEIGHT
6.09 m(19.98 ft)
P_AC_020200_1_0010001_01_01
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10.50 m(34.45 ft)
RELATED TO AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE AND WEIGHT
21.97 m(72.08 ft)
46.68 m(153.15 ft)
66.80 m(219.16 ft)
2.46 m(8.07 ft)
9.62 m(31.56 ft)
7.86 m(25.79 ft) 12.75 m
(41.83 ft)
17.02 m(55.84 ft)
5.96 m(19.55 ft)
5.18 m(16.99 ft)
P_AC_020200_1_0010001_02_01
General Aircraft Dimensions(Sheet 2 of 2)
FIGURE-2-2-0-991-001-A01
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Ground Clearances
1. This section gives the height of various points of the aircraft, above the ground, for different aircraftconfigurations.Dimensions in the tables are approximate and will vary with tire type, weight and balance and otherspecial conditions.The dimensions are given for:- A light weight, for an A/C in maintenance configuration with FWD CG and a AFT CG,- The MRW with a FWD CG and a AFT CG,- Aircraft on jacks, FDL at6.50 m (21.33 ft.).
NOTE : Passenger and cargo door ground clearances are measured from the center of the door silland from floor level.
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m ft m ft m ft m ft
A/C JACKEDFDL = 6.5 m
(21.32 ft)
ft21.698.01
19.1616.5716.7316.9217.13
7.91
6.55
5.90
5.18
2.45
2.46
5.105.125.15
21.498.07
19.3616.7316.8016.9017.00
8.04
6.832.56
5.935.155.225.325.41
2.51
17.13
22.418.40
16.90
17.4517.75
8.23 2.70
5.33
6.522.66
6.205.37
5.275.21
17.49
21.398.73
20.3417.62
17.2917.09
8.86
7.723.71
7.18
6.376.37
6.376.37
3.71
25.3312.17
23.5620.9020.9020.9020.90
12.17
19.46
6.33 1.93 6.33 2.07 6.79 2.08 6.82 3.16 10.37
14.8616.9625.16
2.43
56.3330.8422.90
4.525.167.600.75
17.109.376.96
14.8316.9324.932.46
56.1030.7422.84
4.685.327.880.87
17.399.577.14
15.3517.4525.852.85
57.0531.4023.43
4.645.277.560.93
17.079.447.04
15.2217.2924.803.05
56.0030.9723.10
5.746.388.77
18.2710.57
8.17
18.8320.9328.776.53
59.9434.6826.80
1.99
8.3027.8927.5912.21
2.508.548.383.71
8.2028.0227.4912.17
2.708.618.593.87
8.8628.2528.1812.70
2.588.788.453.84
8.4628.8127.7212.60
3.719.809.584.94
12.1732.1531.4316.21
CONFIGURATIONA/C
mAPBF1
CP1D1D2D3D4
F1
5.10
6.612.44
5.845.05
5.175.22
2.41
BF2 1.93
FT2FT3HTN1
VTWL1WL2
4.535.177.670.74
17.179.406.98
F2F3F4FT1
2.538.508.413.72
13.06 4.04 13.26 4.06 13.32 4.34 14.24 17.455.32RD1 3.98
10.1410.66
3.133.22
10.2710.56
3.193.43
10.4711.25
3.373.29
11.0610.79
4.394.43
14.4014.53
10.66 3.21 10.53 3.43 11.25 3.26 10.70 4.41 14.47
C1C2
3.093.25
C3 3.25
8.27 2.50 8.20 2.68 8.79 2.59 8.50 3.71 12.17BF3 2.52
23.79 7.31 23.98 7.33 24.05 7.61 24.97 8.59 28.18D5 7.25
N1
VT D4 C2 D3 RD1
FT1FT2FT3
AP
HT
D2 D1 CP1
WL1 WL2
C1F1
F3BF2 BF1BF3
D5
NOTE: PASSENGER AND CARGO DOOR GROUND CLEARANCES ARE MEASURED
MRW(268 900 kg)
FWD CG (26%)
MRW(268 900 kg)
AFT CG (33.1%)
(142 000 kg)FWD CG (20%)
(142 000 kg)AFT CG (40%)
F2 F4C3
FROM THE CENTER OF THE DOOR SILL AND FROM FLOOR LEVEL.P_AC_020300_1_0010001_01_01
Ground ClearancesFIGURE-2-3-0-991-001-A01
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2-4-0 Interior Arrangements - Plan View
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Interior Arrangements - Plan View
1. This section gives the standard configuration.
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48 B
US
INE
SS
CLA
SS
(6−
AB
RE
AS
T)
267
EC
ON
OM
Y C
LAS
S (
9−A
BR
EA
ST
)
PA
SS
EN
GE
R S
EA
TS
(31
5 T
OT
AL)
ITE
MD
ES
IGN
AT
ION
GG
ALL
EY
(12)
LLA
VA
TO
RY
(9)
AA
TT
EN
DA
NT
SE
AT
(8)
SS
TO
WA
GE
(1)
PA
SS
EN
GE
RD
OO
R 1
LH
PA
SS
EN
GE
RD
OO
R 2
LH
PA
SS
EN
GE
RD
OO
R 3
LH
PA
SS
EN
GE
RD
OO
R 4
LH
PA
SS
EN
GE
RD
OO
R 1
RH
PA
SS
EN
GE
RD
OO
R 2
RH
PA
SS
EN
GE
RD
OO
R 3
RH
PA
SS
EN
GE
RD
OO
R 4
RH
SE
AT
PIT
CH
ES
: EC
ON
OM
Y 3
2 in
.
BU
SIN
ES
S 6
0 in
.
A
A
G
G
GG G
GG
GG
AAA A
L LLL
AA
SL L
LLG
L
P_AC_020400_1_0010001_01_01
Standard ConfigurationFIGURE-2-4-0-991-001-A01
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2-5-0 Interior Arrangements - Cross Section
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Interior Arrangements - Cross Section
1. This section gives the typical configuration.
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BUSINESS CLASS / FIRST CLASS 6 ABREAST
BASELINE ECONOMY CLASS 9 ABREAST
1.50 m(59 in)
0.55 m(21.5 in)
0.18 m(7 in)
0.09 m(3.5 in)
0.57 m(22.5 in)
1.53 m(60.11 in)
0.46 m(18.1in)
0.04 m(1.5 in)
0.46 m(18 in)
NOTE:AISLE WIDTH MAY VARY DEPENDING ON ACTUAL CABINCONFIGURATION SELECTED BY CUSTOMER P_AC_020500_1_0010001_01_01
Typical ConfigurationFIGURE-2-5-0-991-001-A01
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2-6-0 Cargo Compartments
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Cargo Compartments
1. This section gives cargo compartments :- Locations and dimensions,- Loading combinations.
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P_AC_020600_1_0020001_01_00
FR
19F
R44
FR
61F
R82
FR
85
LOW
ER
DE
CK
FO
RW
AR
D C
AR
GO
CO
MP
AR
TM
EN
T
LOW
ER
DE
CK
AF
T C
AR
GO
CO
MP
AR
TM
EN
T
LOW
ER
DE
CK
BU
LK C
AR
GO
CO
MP
AR
TM
EN
T
2.90
m(1
14.5
5 in
)
16.2
21 m
(638
.62
in)
0.95
m(3
7.4
in)
2.85
m(1
12.3
4 in
)
1.91
m(7
5.20
in)
13.5
78 m
(535
.57
in)
Cargo CompartmentsLocations and Dimensions (Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-2-6-0-991-002-A01
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ST
AN
DA
RD
: 20
LD3
CO
NT
AIN
ER
SS
TA
ND
AR
D: 1
6 LD
3 C
ON
TA
INE
RS
ST
AN
DA
RD
: 6 P
ALL
ET
S 8
8 in
/ 96
in X
125
inS
TA
ND
AR
D: 5
PA
LLE
TS
88
in /
96 in
X 1
25 in
P_AC_020600_1_0020001_02_00
Cargo CompartmentsLoading Combinations (Sheet 2 of 2)
FIGURE-2-6-0-991-002-A01
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2-7-0 Door Clearances and Location
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Door Clearances and Location
1. This section gives door clearances and location.
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PAX DOOR 1 LH PAX DOOR 2 LH PAX DOOR 3 LH PAX DOOR 4 LH
BULK CARGO DOOR
AFT CARGO DOOR FORWARD CARGO DOOR
PAX DOOR 4 RH PAX DOOR 3 RH PAX DOOR 2 RH PAX DOOR 1 RH
COCKPIT ESCAPE HATCH
P_AC_020700_1_0010001_01_01
Door Location(Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-2-7-0-991-001-A01
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52.55 m(172.41 ft)
6.85 m(22.47 ft)
18.85 m(61.84 ft)
37.93 m(124.44 ft)
49.99 m(164.01 ft)
11.69 m(38.35 ft)
47.30 m(155.18 ft)
4.12 m(13.52 ft)
P_AC_020700_1_0010001_02_01
Door Location(Sheet 2 of 2)
FIGURE-2-7-0-991-001-A01
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2-8-0 Escape Slides
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Escape Slides
1. GeneralThis section gives location of escape facilities and related clearances.
2. LocationEscape facilities are provided at the following locations:- One cockpit escape rope is kept in a dedicated stowage compartment adjacent to the escape
hatch,- One slide-raft at each passenger/crew door (total eight).
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CO
CK
PIT
ES
CA
PE
RO
PE
CA
BIN
DU
AL−
LAN
ES
LID
E/R
AF
T
CA
BIN
SIN
GLE
−LA
NE
SLI
DE
/RA
FT
CA
BIN
DU
AL−
LAN
ES
LID
E/R
AF
T
CA
BIN
DU
AL−
LAN
ES
LID
E/R
AF
T
P_AC_020800_1_0010001_01_00
Escape SlidesLocation (Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-2-8-0-991-001-A01
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P_AC_020800_1_0010001_02_00
GR
ID E
QU
ALS
1 m
(3.
28 ft
) IN
RE
ALI
TY
03691215182124273033
EM
ER
GE
NC
Y D
ES
CE
NT
TH
RO
UG
H T
HE
ES
CA
PE
HA
TC
H W
ITH
TH
E E
SC
AP
E R
OP
E
Escape SlidesDimensions (Sheet 2 of 2)FIGURE-2-8-0-991-001-A01
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2-12-0 Engine and Nacelle
**ON A/C A350-900
Engine and Nacelle
1. Power PlantThe A350--900 has two main power plants, one installed under each wing on a pylon.Each power plant can be lowered for removal from its pylon.The power plant comprises the:- Nacelle,- Engine.
2. NacelleThe nacelle comprises the following assemblies:- Air intake,- Fan cowls,- Thrust reverser,- Exhaust system.
A. Fan CowlA power door opening system is installed to assist in opening the cowls.The cowls have access doors for fan case-mounted components.
B. Thrust ReverserThe engine thrust reverser consists primarily of a inner fixed structure and an outer translatingsleeve.The fan exhaust stream is reversed by the cascades and blocker doors, which form part of thetranslating sleeve actuated by an electrical Thrust Reverser Actuation System (TRAS).A power door opening system is used to assist thrust reverser cowl opening.The thrust reverser latching system is designed so that the remote latches close only when thehooks are engaged.Means are provided to latch and secure a thrust reverser in the stowed position.Means are provided to permit actuation of the thrust reversers without engine operation, formaintenance purposes, either using the TRAS powered by the aircraft or by manual drive withexternal Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
C. Exhaust SystemThe exhaust system consists of a primary nozzle and a center body plug.The exhaust system is designed to optimize aerodynamics and acoustic performance.
3. Engine
A. IgnitionEach engine is equipped with a dual ignition system controlled by the FADEC.Each engine is equipped with an automatic flame-out protection.
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B. Cooling SystemA nacelle cooling and ventilating system automatically provides the airflow required for coolingengine and nacelle accessories and associated structure.
C. Power ControlForward thrust of each engine is controlled by a throttle control lever mounted on the centerpedestal in the cockpit.Thrust reverser control is by means of a separate lever for each engine.
D. Engine Master ControlEngine fuel shutoff is controlled by switches installed on the center pedestal.
E. Emergency ShutdownActuation of the fire controls closes the associated LP valves.
F. IndicatingIndications for each engine are displayed on the Control and Display System (CDS).
G. OilThe propulsion system has an independent integral oil system that is able to provide theappropriate quantity of oil, at the temperature necessary for continuous propulsion systemoperation, for all achievable conditions within the propulsion system operating envelope.Means are provided for gravity filling.It is possible to visually check and replenish the engine oil level without opening the fan cowldoor.Magnetic chip detectors are installed in the lubrication system.
H. StartingThe engine is equipped with a pneumatic air turbine starter.The starter can be supplied with air either from the APU, or the other engine, or an Air StartUnit (AS).Standard types of GSE can be used.
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P_AC_021200_1_0010001_01_00
1.53 m(5.02 ft)
5.09 m(16.70 ft)
2.03 m(6.66 ft)
0.72 m(2.39 ft)
1.65 m(5.41 ft)
1.94 m(6.36 ft)
3.17 m(10.40 ft)3.52 m
(11.55 ft)
1.48 m(4.86 ft) 0.89 m
(2.92 ft)REFER
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS DEPENDING ON AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATIONNOTE:
3.94 m(12.93 ft)
11.10 m(36.42 ft)
2.09 m(6.86 ft)
1.68 m(5.51 ft)
6.40 m(21 ft)
1.40 m(4.59 ft)
TO SECTION2−3−0
Engine and Nacelle(Sheet 1 of 3)
FIGURE-2-12-0-991-001-A01
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P_AC_021200_1_0010001_02_00
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS DEPENDING ON AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION.NOTE:
B
C
5.50 m(18.04 ft)
1.01 m(3.31 ft)
A B
6.39 m(20.96 ft)
1.28 m(4.20 ft)
C D
D
A
TRFC
FC: FAN COWL AND TR: THRUST REVERSER
Engine and Nacelle(Sheet 2 of 3)
FIGURE-2-12-0-991-001-A01
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B
C
6.42 m(21.06 ft)
1.51 m(4.95 ft)
A B
7.13 m(23.40 ft)
1.81 m(5.94 ft)
C D
D
A
TRFC
TR=45° FC=50°
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS DEPENDING ON AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION.NOTE:
FC: FAN COWL AND TR: THRUST REVERSER
Engine and Nacelle(Sheet 3 of 3)
FIGURE-2-12-0-991-001-A01
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2-12-1 APU
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APU
1. The APU is installed at the rear part of the fuselage in the tail cone.An air intake system with a flap-type door is installed in the top right area of the tail cone.The exhaust gases pass overboard at the end of the fuselage cone.
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, Z315 Z316
A
FR104
FR112
ENGINE
ENGINE FUELAND
CONTROLSYSTEM
EXHAUSTSYSTEM
AIR SYSTEM
IGNITIONAND
STARTINGSYSTEM
AIR SYSTEM
OILSYSTEM
FR109
FR104
A
B
B
P_AC_021201_1_0010001_01_00
APUFIGURE-2-12-1-991-001-A01
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GROUND MANEUVERING
4-2-0 Turning Radii
**ON A/C A350-900
Turning Radii
1. This section gives the turning radii.
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P_AC_040200_1_0010001_01_00
R5
R3
R4
R6
R2
60°65°70°
R1
NOTE:FOR TURNING RADII VALUES, REFER TO SHEET 2
Turning Radii(Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-4-2-0-991-001-A01
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P_AC_040200_1_0010001_02_00
19.620
TYPE OFTURN
2
EFFECTIVESTEERING ANGLE (deg)
STEERINGANGLE (deg)
76.3250
A350−900 TURNING RADII
mft
86.9285
86.0282
R4
113.6373
R5
87.1286
R6
96.0315
WING NOSE TAIL
NOTE:ABOVE 50°, AIRLINES MAY USE TYPE 1 OR TYPE 2 TURNS DEPENDING ON THE SITUATIONTYPE 1 TURNS USE: ASYMMETRIC THRUST DURING THE WHOLE TURN;AND DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING TO INITIATE THE TURN ONLYTYPE 2 TURNS USE: SYMMETRIC THRUST DURING THE WHOLE TURN;AND NO DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING AT ALL IT IS POSSIBLE TO GET LOWER VALUES THAN THOSE
R1 R2 R3RMLG LMLG NLG
24.525258.7193
69.3227
69.6228
96.2316
71.2233
79.7262
29.430246.7153
57.3188
58.9193
84.3277
60.8199
69.0226
34.235238.0125
48.6159
51.5169
75.7248
53.7176
61.5202
39.140231.1102
41.7137
45.9151
68.9226
48.5159
55.9183
43.845225.784
36.3119
41.8137
63.7209
44.7147
51.7170
48.650221.169
31.7104
38.6127
59.2194
41.8137
48.3158
53.155217.457
28.092
36.2119
55.5182
39.6130
45.7150
57.560214.146
24.781
34.3113
52.4172
38.0125
43.5143
61.565211.437
22.072
32.9108
49.8163
36.7121
41.9137
65.07029.230
19.865
31.9105
47.7156
35.9118
40.6133
49.350120.567
31.1102
38.2125
58.6192
41.4136
47.8157
54.155116.654
27.289
35.7117
54.8180
39.2129
45.1148
58.760113.343
23.978
33.8111
51.6169
37.6123
43.0141
63.265110.334
20.969
32.4106
48.7160
36.3119
41.2135
67.57017.725
18.360
31.2103
46.2152
35.3116
39.8130
mftmftmftmftmftmftmftmftmftmft
mftmftmftmftmft
FROM TYPE 1 BY APPLYING DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING DURING THE WHOLE TURN.
66.172 (MAX)28.528
19.163
31.6104
47.0154
35.6117
40.2132
mft
69.272 (MAX)16.722
17.357
30.9101
45.3149
35.0115
39.2129
mft
Turning Radii(Sheet 2 of 2)
FIGURE-4-2-0-991-001-A01
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4-3-0 Minimum Turning Radii
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Minimum Turning Radii
1. This section gives the minimum turning radii.
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P_AC_040300_1_0010001_01_00
69.272 (MAX)
TYPE OFTURN
1
EFFECTIVESTEERING ANGLE (deg)
STEERINGANGLE (deg)
28.794
A350−900 MINIMUM TURNING RADII
mft
48.5159
30.9101
R4
45.3149
R5
35.0115
R6
39.2129
WING NOSE TAILX A
66.172 (MAX)228.794
51.1168
31.6104
47.0154
35.6117
40.2132
mft
YR3
NLG
10.936
12.742
NOTE:TYPE 1 TURNS USE: ASYMMETRIC THRUST DURING THE WHOLE TURN; AND DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING
TYPE 2 TURNS USE: SYMMETRIC THRUST DURING THE WHOLE TURN; AND NO DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING AT ALL
NOTE:IT IS POSSIBLE TO GET LOWER VALUES THAN THOSE FROM TYPE 1BY APPLYING DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING DURING THE WHOLE TURN.
TO INITIATE THE TURN ONLY
A(MINIMUM TURNING WIDTH)
X
Y
R5
R3
R6
R4
Minimum Turning RadiiFIGURE-4-3-0-991-001-A01
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Visibility from Cockpit in Static Position
1. This section gives the visibility from cockpit in static position.
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27°
20°
14.20 m(46.59 ft)
4.63 m(15.19 ft)
VISUAL ANGLES IN VERTICAL
DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE
105.5°
CAPTAIN FIELD OF VIEW
0.53 m(1 ft 8.88 in)
32°
15° 15°
32°
120°
NOT TO BE USED FORLANDING APPROACH VISIBILITY
NOTE:PILOT EYE POSITION WHEN PILOT’S EYES ARE IN LINE WITH THE RED AND WHITE BALLS.
ZONE THAT CANNOT BE SEEN
PLANE THROUGH PILOTEYE POSITION.
3.04 m(9.97 ft)
MAX AFT VISION WITH HEAD TURNEDAROUND SPINAL COLUMN.WING TIP CAN BE SEEN WHEN HEAD IS MOVEDTO THE SIDE.
VISUAL ANGLES IN HORIZONTALPLANE THROUGH PILOTEYE POSITION.
FIRST OFFICERFIELD OF VIEW
VISUAL ANGLES IN PLANEPERPENDICULAR TOLONGITUDINAL AXIS.
120°105.5°
Visibility from Cockpit in Static PositionFIGURE-4-4-0-991-001-A01
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Introduction
1. This section gives the runway and taxiway turnpaths for the following configurations:- 90˚ Turn --- Runway to Taxiway- 135˚ Turn --- Runway to Taxiway- 180˚ U-Turn on Runway- 90˚ Turn --- Taxiway to Taxiway- 135˚ Turn --- Taxiway to TaxiwayThe turnpaths Runway to Taxiway and Taxiway to Taxiway are defined using 2 methods:- Oversteering method,- Cockpit over centerline method.The 180 U-Turn on runway is defined using the following method:- U-Turn using edge of runway method.
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4-5-1 90˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway
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90˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway
1. This section gives the 90˚ turn - runway to taxiway.
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APPROX 13.3 m(44 ft)
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
(75 ft)23 m
APPROX 10.9 m(36 ft)
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
NLG PATH
MLG PATH
FAA LEAD−IN FILLETL=75 m (250 ft)
(150 ft)45 m
90˚ Turn - Runway to TaxiwayOversteering Method (Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-4-5-1-991-001-A01
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APPROX 5 m(16 ft)
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
(75 ft)23 m
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
NLG PATH
MLG PATH
FAA LEAD−IN FILLETL=75 m (250 ft)
(150 ft)45 m
90˚ Turn - Runway to TaxiwayCockpit over Centerline Method (Sheet 2 of 2)
FIGURE-4-5-1-991-001-A01
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135˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway
1. This section gives the 135˚ turn - runway to taxiway.
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23 m(75 ft)
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
(150 ft)45 m
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
APPROX 5.8 m(19 ft)
APPROX 7.6 m(25 ft)
NLG PATH
MLG PATH
FAA LEAD−IN FILLETL=75 m (250 ft)
135˚ Turn - Runway to TaxiwayOversteering Method (Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-4-5-2-991-001-B01
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TAXIWAY CENTERLINE23 m(75 ft)
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
4.5 m (15 ft) EDGE CLEARANCEADDITIONAL FILLET TO MEET
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
APPROX1.6 m (5 ft)
(150 ft)45 m
NLG PATH
MLG PATH
FAA LEAD−IN FILLETL=75 m (250 ft)
135˚ Turn - Runway to TaxiwayCockpit over Centerline Method (Sheet 2 of 2)
FIGURE-4-5-2-991-001-B01
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180˚ Turn on a Runway
1. This section gives the 180˚ turn on a runway.
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APPROX 48.5 m(159.12 ft)
R4 = 45.3 m(149 ft)
R3 = 30.9 m(101 ft)
R5 = 35 m(115 ft)
4.5 m(15 ft)
4.5 m(15 ft)
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
MLG PATH
WING TIP PATH
NOTE:TYPE 1 VALUES.IT IS POSSIBLE TO GET LOWER VALUES THAN THOSE FROM TYPE 1 BY APPLYING DIFFERENTIALBRAKING DURING THE WHOLE TURN.
NOSE TIP PATH
NLG PATH
180˚ Turn on a RunwayFIGURE-4-5-3-991-001-A01
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4-5-4 90˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway
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90˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway
1. This section gives the 90˚ turn - taxiway to taxiway.
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TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
(75 ft)23 m
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
APPROX 10.5 m(34 ft)
FAA LEAD−IN FILLETL=75 m (250 ft)
APPROX 12.9 m(42 ft)
(75 ft)23 m
NLG PATH
MLG PATH
90˚ Turn - Taxiway to TaxiwayOversteering Method (Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-4-5-4-991-001-A01
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TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
(75 ft)23 m
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
FAA LEAD−IN FILLETL=75 m (250 ft)
APPROX 3.9 m(13 ft)
(75 ft)23 m
4.5 m (15 ft) EDGE CLEARANCEADDITIONAL FILLET TO MEET
NLG PATH
MLG PATH
90˚ Turn - Taxiway to TaxiwayCockpit over Centerline Method (Sheet 2 of 2)
FIGURE-4-5-4-991-001-A01
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4-5-5 135˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway
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135˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway
1. This section gives the 135˚ turn - taxiway to taxiway.
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TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
(75 ft)23 m
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
23 m(75 ft)
APPROX 6.9 m(23 ft)
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
APPROX 8.8 m(29 ft)
NLG PATH
MLG PATH
FAA LEAD−IN FILLETL=75 m (250 ft)
135˚ Turn - Taxiway to TaxiwayOversteering Method (Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-4-5-5-991-001-B01
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TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
(75 ft)23 m
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
23 m(75 ft)
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
4.5 m (15 ft) EDGE CLEARANCEADDITIONAL FILLET TO MEET
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
APPROX2.5 m (8 ft)
NLG PATH
MLG PATH
FAA LEAD−IN FILLETL=75 m (250 ft)
135˚ Turn - Taxiway to TaxiwayCockpit over Centerline Method (Sheet 2 of 2)
FIGURE-4-5-5-991-001-B01
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5-1-0 Aircraft Servicing Arrangements
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Aircraft Servicing Arrangements
1. This section provides typical ramp layouts, showing the various GSE items in position during typicalturn round scenarios.These ramp layouts show typical arrangements only. Each operator will have its own specificrequirements/regulations for the positioning and operation on the ramp.
This table gives the symbols used on servicing diagrams.
Ground Support Equipment
AC AIR CONDITIONING UNITAS AIR START UNIT
BULK BULK TRAINCAT CATERING TRUCK
CB CONVEYOR BELTCLEAN CLEANING TRUCK
FUEL FUEL HYDRANT DISPENSER or TANKERGPU GROUND POWER UNIT
LDCL LOWER DECK CARGO LOADERLV LAVATORY VEHICLE
PBB PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGEPS PASSENGER STAIRS
TOW TOW TRACTORULD ULD TRAINWV POTABLE WATER VEHICLE
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5-1-1 Typical Ramp Layout (Open Apron)
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Typical Ramp Layout (Open Apron)
1. This section gives the typical ramp layout (open apron).The Stand Safety Line delimits the Aircraft Safety Area (minimum distance of7.50 m (24.61 ft.)fromthe aircraft). No vehicle must be parked in this area before complete stop of the aircraft (wheelchocks in position on landing gears).
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ULD
TOW
GPU
LDCL
CAT
FUEL
BULK
WV
LV
ULD
CAT
CBLDCL
AC
CAT
CLEAN
AS
PS
PS
STAND SAFETY LINE
0 10 20 30 40 50 60FEET
0 4 8 12 16 20METERS
Typical Ramp Layout (Open Apron)FIGURE-5-1-1-991-001-A01
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5-1-2 Typical Ramp Layout (Gate)
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Typical Ramp Layout (Gate)
1. This section gives the baseline ramp layout (gate).The Stand Safety Line delimits the Aircraft Safety Area (minimum distance of7.50 m (24.61 ft.)fromthe aircraft). No vehicle must be parked in this area before complete stop of the aircraft (wheelchocks in position on landing gears).
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ULD
TOW
GPU
LDCL
CAT
FUEL
BULK
WV
LV
ULD
CAT
CBLDCL
AC
CAT
CLEAN
AS
PS
PS
STAND SAFETY LINE
0 10 20 30 40 50 60FEET
0 4 8 12 16 20METERS
Typical Ramp Layout (Gate)FIGURE-5-1-2-991-001-A01
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5-2-0 Terminal Operations - Full Servicing Turn Round Time
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Terminal Operations - Full Servicing Turn Round Time
1. This section provides typical turn round time charts showing the typical times for ramp activitiesduring aircraft turn round.
Actual times may vary due to each operator’s specific practice and operating conditions.
2. Assumptions for full turn round chart
A. PASSENGER HANDLING315 pax (48 B/C + 267 Y/C)All passengers deboard and board the aircraft2 Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBB) used at doors L1 and L2Equipment positioning/removal + opening/closing door = 2 minDeboarding:- 158 pax at door L1- 157 pax at door L2- Deboarding rate = 25 pax/min per door- No PRM (Passenger with Reduced Mobility)Boarding:- 158 pax at door L1- 157 pax at door L2- Boarding rate = 15 pax/min per door- Last Pax Seating Allowance (LPS) + headcounting = + 4 min- No PRM
B. CARGO2 cargo loaders + 1 belt loader usedEquipment positioning/removal + opening/closing door = 2.5 minCargo exchange:- 4 pallets and 8 LD-3 for FWD cargo compartment- 4 pallets and 4 LD-3 for AFT cargo compartment- 1 000 kg (2 205 lb) in bulk cargo compartmentLD-3 off-loading/loading times:- Off-loading = 1.2 min/LD-3- Loading = 1.4 min/LD-3Pallet off-loading/loading times:- Off-loading = 2.4 min/pallet- Loading = 2.8 min/palletBulk off-loading/loading times:- Off-loading = 9.2 min/tonne
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- Loading = 10.5 min/tonne
C. REFUELLINGBlock fuel for nominal range thru 2 nozzles81 000 liters (21398 US gal) at 50 psiDispenser positioning/removal = 3 min (fuel truck change, if any = 5 min)
D. CLEANINGPerformed in available time
E. CATERING1 catering truck for servicing galleys at door R1 and R21 catering truck for servicing galley at R4Equipment positioning + door opening = 5 minClose door + equipment removal = 3 min42 Full Size Trolleys Equivalent (FSTE) to unload and load:- 10 FSTE at R1- 7 FSTE at R2- 25 FSTE at R4FSTE exchange time = 1.5 min/FSTE
F. GROUND HANDLING / SERVICINGStart of operations:- Bridges: t0 = 0- Other equipment: t0 + 1 minVehicle positioning/removal = 2 minGround Power Unit (GPU): up to 2 × 90 kVAAir conditioning: two hosesPotable water servicing: 100% uplift, 1060 l (280 US gal)Toilet servicing: draining + rinsing
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0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
DEBOARDING/BOARDING AT L1
HEADCOUNTING
CATERING AT R1
CLEANING AT L4
CARGO FWD CC
BULK
REFUELLING
POTABLE WATER SERVICING
TOILET SERVICING
DEBOARDING/BOARDING AT L2
CATERING AT R2
CATERING AT R4
CARGO AFT CC
TRT : 62 min
POSITIONING/REMOVAL
ACTIVITY
AVAILABLE TIME
CRITICAL PATH
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5-3-0 Terminal Operations - Minimum Servicing Turn Round Time
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Terminal Operations - Minimum Servicing Turn Round Time
1. Assumptions for minimum turn round time
A. PASSENGER HANDLING157 pax (24 B/C + 133 Y/C)50% of passengers deboard and board the aircraft1 Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) used at Door L2Equipment positioning/removal + opening/closing door = 2 minDeboarding:- 157 pax at door L2- Deboarding rate = 25 pax/min per door- No PRM (Passenger with Reduced Mobility)Boarding:- 157 pax at door L2- Boarding rate = 15 pax/min per door- Last Pax Seating Allowance (LPS) + headcounting = + 4 min- No PRM
B. CARGO2 cargo loaders + 1 belt loader usedEquipment positioning/removal + opening/closing door = 2.5 minCargo exchange:- 4 LD-3 for FWD cargo compartment- 2 LD-3 for AFT cargo compartment- 500 kg (1102 lb) in bulk cargo compartmentLD-3 off-loading/loading times:- Off-loading = 1.2 min/LD-3- Loading = 1.4 min/LD-3Pallet off-loading/loading times:- Off-loading = 2.4 min/pallet- Loading = 2.8 min/palletBulk off-loading/loading times:- Off-loading = 9.2 min/tonne- Loading = 10.5 min/tonne
C. REFUELLINGBlock fuel for nominal range thru 2 nozzles30% of max capacity (Max: 138.000 liters (36456 US gal) at 50 psi)Dispenser positioning or removal = 3 min (fuel truck change, if any = 5 min)
D. CLEANINGPerformed in available time
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E. CATERING1 catering vehicle for catering uplift as requiredEquipment positioning + door opening = 5 minPerformed in available timeFSTE exchange time = 1.5 min/FSTE
F. GROUND HANDLING / SERVICINGStart of operations:- Bridges: t0 = 0- Other equipment: t0 + 1 minVehicle positioning/removal = 2 minGround Power Unit (GPU): up to 2 × 90 kVAAir conditioning: two hosesNo potable water servicingNo toilet servicing
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0 5 15 20 25 30 35 40
DEBOARDING/BOARDING AT L1
HEADCOUNTING
CATERING
CLEANING
CARGO FWD CC
BULK
REFUELLING
POTABLE WATER SERVICING
TOILET SERVICING
DEBOARDING/BOARDING AT L2
CARGO AFT CC
TRT : 34 min
POSITIONING/REMOVAL
ACTIVITY
10 45
AVAILABLE TIME
CRITICAL PATH
AVAILABLE TIME
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5-4-0 Ground Service Connections layout
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Ground Service Connections layout
1. This section gives the ground service connections layout.
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1 − GROUNDING POINT NLG2 − GROUND ELECTRICAL POWER CONNECTORS
4 − VFG OIL SERVICING5 − STARTER OIL SERVICING6 − ENGINE OIL SERVICING7 − AIR START UNIT CONNECTORS
10 − PRESSURE REFUEL CONNECTORS (LH WING) − OPTION11 − GROUNDING POINT MLG12 − REFUEL/DEFUEL CONTROL PANEL13 − HYDRAULIC SERVICING PANEL14 − GREEN HYDRAULIC GROUND CONNECTOR
3 − PRE CONDITIONNED AIR CONNECTORS
15 − NACA AND OVERPRESSURE PANEL
13
127
6
15
1714
82
10
1
5
4
3
11
9
6
15
11
1816
8 − YELLOW HYDRAULIC GROUND CONNECTOR9 − PRESSURE REFUEL CONNECTORS (RH WING)
16 − POTABLE WATER SERVICING PANEL17 − WASTE WATER SERVICING PANEL18 − APU OIL SERVICING
1 2 4−5 8 11 12−14 16 17 18
1510
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5-4-1 Grounding Points
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Grounding Points
1. Grounding Point Locations
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
AFT OF NOSER SIDE L SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM GROUND
On Nose LandingGear
4.42 m(14.5 ft.)
0.07 m(0.23 ft.)
1.06 m(3.48 ft.)
On Left MainLanding Gear Leg
32.95 m(108.1 ft.)
5.59 m(18.34 ft.)
1.55 m(5.09 ft.)
On Right MainLanding Gear Leg
32.95 m(108.1 ft.)
5.59 m(18.34 ft.)
1.55 m(5.09 ft.)
A. The grounding stud on each landing gear is designed for use with a clip-on connector, such asan Appleton TGR.
B. The grounding studs are used to connect the aircraft to approved ground connection on theramp or in the hangar for:
(1) Refuel/defuel operations
(2) Maintenance operations
(3) Bad weather conditions.
NOTE : In all other conditions, the electrostatic discharge through the tire is sufficient.
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5-4-2 Hydraulic System
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Hydraulic System
1. Ground Service Panel
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
AFT OF NOSER SIDE L SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM GROUND
Green HydraulicGroundAccess Door:197 LB
36.37 m(119.32 ft.)
0.61 m(2.0 ft.)
2.39 m(7.84 ft.)
Yellow HydraulicGroundAccess Door:194 KB
30.35 m(99.57 ft.)
1.51 m(4.95 ft.)
2.24 m(7.35 ft.)
Hydraulic ReservoirServicingAccess Door:197 LB
36.42 m(119.49 ft.)
0.87 m(2.85 ft.)
2.51 m(8.23 ft.)
A. Reservoir pressurization
(1) One connector ISO 4570, 1/4 in.
B. Reservoir filling
(1) One connector AE96993E, 1/4 in.
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RESERVOIR FILLINGCONNECTOR
LOW PRESSURE CONNECTOR
HIGH PRESSURE CONNECTOR
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HIGH PRESSURE CONNECTORLOW PRESSURE CONNECTOR
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Yellow Ground Service PanelFIGURE-5-4-2-991-002-A01
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5-4-3 Electrical System
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Electrical System
1. Electrical System
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
AFT OF NOSER SIDE L SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM GROUND
A/C ExternalPowerAccess Door:122 AR
6.63 m(21.75 ft.)
0.91 m(2.99 ft.)
2.58 m(8.46 ft.)
A. External power receptacle :
(1) Two standard ISO 461 style 3.
B. Power supply :
(1) Two times 90 kVA three phase, 115 V, 400 Hz, standard ISO 6858 and SAE ARP 5015A.
C. Electrical connectors for servicing :
(1) AC outlets : HUBBELL 5258
(2) DC outlets : HUBBELL 7472
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A
925VU
FWD
A
ELECTRICAL POWERRECEPTACLES
P_AC_050403_1_0010001_01_01
Electrical Service PanelFIGURE-5-4-3-991-001-A01
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5-4-5 Fuel System
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Fuel System
1. Refuel/Defuel Control Panel and Connectors
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
AFT OF NOSER SIDE L SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM GROUND
Refuel/DefuelControl PanelAccess Door:197 KB
36.30 m(119.09 ft.) on centerline
2.18 m(7.15 ft.)
Refuel/DefuelConnectors, Left(Optional)Access Door:523 EB
32.57 m(106.86 ft.)
15.83 m(51.94 ft.)
5.50 m(18.04 ft.)
Refuel/DefuelConnectors, RightAccess Door:623 EB
32.57 m(106.86 ft.)
15.83 m(51.94 ft.)
5.50 m(18.04 ft.)
A. Refuel/defuel connectors:
(1) Two standard ISO 45, 2.5 in. on right wing
(2) Two standard ISO 45, 2.5 in. on left wing (optional).
B. Refuel pressure:
(1) Max. pressure : 3.45 bar (50 psi).
2. Overpressure Protector and NACA Intake for Vent Tank
POSITION FROM AIRCRAFTCENTERLINEACCESS AFT OF NOSE
RH SIDE LH SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM GROUND
OverpressureProtector
38.24 m(125.46 ft.)
22.33 m(73.26 ft.)
22.33 m(73.26 ft.)
6.13 m(20.11 ft.)
NACA Intake forVent Tank
38.69 m(126.94 ft.)
23.07 m(75.69 ft.)
23.07 m(75.69 ft.)
6.19 m(20.31 ft.)
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LH SIDE SHOWNRH SIDE SYMMETRICAL
REFUEL/DEFUEL COUPLINGS
Ground Service ConnectionsFIGURE-5-4-5-991-002-B01
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LH SIDE SHOWNRH SIDE SYMMETRICAL
TANK OVER PRESSURE DISC
NACA INTAKE
NACA DUCT PANEL
OVER PRESSURE PANEL
NACA and Overpressure LocationsFIGURE-5-4-5-991-003-A01
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5-4-6 Pneumatic System
**ON A/C A350-900
Pneumatic System
1. Low Pressure Connectors
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
AFT OF NOSER SIDE L SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM GROUND
Low PressureConnectorAccess Door:193 CB
23.58 m(77.36 ft.)
1.05 m(3.44 ft.)
2.59 m(8.5 ft.)
Low PressureConnectorAccess Door:194 CR
23.58 m(77.36 ft.)
1.87 m(6.14 ft.)
2.87 m(9.42 ft.)
A. Connectors : Two standard ISO 1034, 8 in.
2. High Pressure Connectors
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
AFT OF NOSER SIDE L SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM GROUND
High PressureConnectorsAccess door:193 KB
26.81 m(87.96 ft.) on centerline
2.06 m(6.76 ft.)
A. Connectors: Two standard ISO 2026, 3 in.
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LOW PRESSURE AIR CONNECTORS
Low Pressure Preconditioned AirFIGURE-5-4-6-991-001-A01
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HIGH PRESSURE AIR CONNECTORS
High Pressure Preconditioned AirFIGURE-5-4-6-991-002-A01
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5-4-7 Potable Water System
**ON A/C A350-900
Potable Water System
1. Potable Water System
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
AFT OF NOSER SIDE L SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM GROUND
Potable WaterGround ServiceAccess Door:164 AR
50.2 m(164.7 ft.)
1.6 m(5.25 ft.)
3.3 m(10.83 ft.)
A. Connectors :
(1) Fill/drain nipple, ISO 17775, 3/4 in.
(2) Overflow, SAE AS5132-16
B. Capacity :
(1) Standard configuration --- 2 tanks:1060 l (280.03 USgal)
(2) Optional --- 2 tanks:1500 l (396.27 USgal)
C. Filling pressure :
(1) Max filling pressure:8.60 bar (124.73 psi)
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5-4-8 Oil System
**ON A/C A350-900
Oil System
1. Engine Oil Servicing
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
AFT OF NOSER SIDE L SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM GROUND
Oil Engine 1Access Door:415 BR
24.75 m(81.2 ft.)
8.6 m(28.22 ft.)
3.23 m(10.6 ft.)
Oil Engine 2Access Door:425 BR
24.68 m(80.97 ft.)
12.29 m(40.32 ft.)
3.23 m(10.6 ft.)
2. VFG Oil Servicing
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
AFT OF NOSER SIDE L SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM GROUND
2 VFG on Engine 1Fan Cowl:415 AL
24.32 m(79.79 ft.)
11.02 m(36.15 ft.)
1.22 m(4.0 ft.)
2 VFG on Engine 2Fan Cowl:425 AL
24.34 m(79.86 ft.)
9.86 m(32.35 ft.)
1.22 m(4.0 ft.)
3. Starter Oil Servicing
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
AFT OF NOSER SIDE L SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM GROUND
Starter Engine 1Fan Cowl:415 AL
24.6 m(80.71 ft.)
10.57 m(34.68 ft.)
1.08 m(3.54 ft.)
Starter Engine 2Fan Cowl:425 AL
24.6 m(80.71 ft.)
10.31 m(33.83 ft.)
1.08 m(3.54 ft.)
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4. APU Oil Servicing
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
AFT OF NOSER SIDE L SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM GROUND
APUAccess Door316 BR
62.52 m(205.12 ft.)
0.48 m(1.57 ft.)
6.45 m(21.16 ft.)
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P_AC_050408_1_0010001_01_00
OIL FILLER CAP
OIL LEVELSIGHT GLASS
OIL TANK
Engine Oil ServicingFIGURE-5-4-8-991-001-A01
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P_AC_050408_1_0020001_01_00
PRESSURE FILL
FILTER BOWL
OVERFLOW/STANDPIPE
DISCONNECT RESET HANDLE
SIGHT GLASS
DRAIN
TYPICAL
VFG Oil ServicingFIGURE-5-4-8-991-002-A01
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OIL DRAIN PLUG
MAGNETIC CHIP DETECTOR
PRESSURE FILL PORT
PRESSURE SPILL PORT
A
A
P_AC_050408_1_0030001_01_01
Starter Oil ServicingFIGURE-5-4-8-991-003-A01
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P_AC_050408_1_0040001_01_00
FILL CAP
SIGHT GLASS
APU Oil ServicingFIGURE-5-4-8-991-004-A01
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5-4-9 Vacuum Toilet System
**ON A/C A350-900
Vacuum Toilet System
1. Waste Water System
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
AFT OF NOSER SIDE L SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM GROUND
Waste WaterGround ServiceAccess Door:171 AL
52.21 m(171.29 ft.) on centerline
3.69 m(12.11 ft.)
A. Connectors :
(1) Draining, ISO 17775, 4 in
(2) Flushing and Filling, ISO 17775, 1 in
B. Capacity per tank (two tanks),595 l (157.19 USgal)
C. Waste tank --- rinsing :
(1) Operating pressure,3.45 bar (50.04 psi)
D. Waste precharge per tank (two tanks),23 l (6.08 USgal)
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P_AC_050409_1_0010001_01_00
WASTE DRAINCONNECTION
FILL AND RINSECONNECTION
CONTROLLEVER
Ground Service PanelFIGURE-5-4-9-991-001-A01
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5-6-0 Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements
**ON A/C A350-900
Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements
1. This document describes the required performance for the ground equipment to maintain cabintemperature below27 deg.C (80.6 deg.F)when boarding (Section 5.7 - steady state), and provides thetime needed to cool down or heat up the aircraft cabin to the required temperature (Section 5.6 -dynamic cases with aircraft empty).
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
A/C Aircraft
AHM Aircraft Handling Manual
GC Ground ConnectionGSE Ground Service Equipment
IFE In-Flight Entertainment
OAT Outside Air Temperature
A. The air flow rates and temperature requirements for the GSE, provided in Sections 5.6 and 5.7,are given at A/C ground connection.
B. The maximum air flow (Max Air Flow) is driven by pressure limitation at the ground connection.
C. For temperature below2 deg.C (35.6 deg.F), the ground equipment shall be compliant with theAirbus document ”Subfreezing PCA Carts -- Compliance Document for Suppliers” (contactAirbus to obtain this document) defining all the requirements to which Subfreezing Pre-Conditioning Air equipment needs to comply to allow its use on Airbus aircraft. Theserequirements come in addition to the functional specifications included in the IATA AHM997.
NOTE : The cooling capacity of the equipment (kW) is only indicative and is not sufficient byitself to ensure the performance (outlet temperature and flow rate combinations arethe requirements needed for ground power).An example of cooling capacity calculation is given in Section 5.7.
2. Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements - HeatingThis section provides the ground pneumatic power requirements for heating (pull up) the cabin,initially at OAT, up to21 deg.C (69.8 deg.F).
3. Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements - CoolingThis section provides the ground pneumatic power requirements for cooling (pull down) the cabin,initially at OAT, down to27 deg.C (80.6 deg.F).
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PU
LL U
P P
ER
FO
RM
AN
CE
(+
70°
C (
+15
8°F
) G
C O
UT
LET
)
AIR FLOW AT GC (kg/s)
TIM
E T
O H
EA
T C
AB
IN T
O +
21°
C (
+69
.8°
F)
ON
GR
OU
ND
(m
in)
PU
1: O
AT
ISA
−38
°C
(−
36.4
°F
); G
C O
UT
LET
+70
°C
(+
158°
F);
A/C
EM
PT
Y; I
FE
OF
F; N
O S
OLA
R L
OA
D; L
IGH
TS
ON
;R
EC
IRC
ULA
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N F
AN
S O
N
MA
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LOW
PU
1 "I
SA
−38
°C
(−
36.4
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)"
PU
2 "I
SA
−45
°C
(−
49°
F )
"
3035
4045
5055
6065
2.5
2.7
2.9
3.1
3.3
3.5
3.7
3.9
4.1
4.3
4.5
PU
LL U
P C
AS
ES
:
PU
2: O
AT
ISA
−45
°C
(−
49°
F);
GC
OU
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T +
70°
C (
+15
8°F
); A
/C E
MP
TY
; IF
E O
FF
; NO
SO
LAR
LO
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; LIG
HT
S O
N;
RE
CIR
CU
LAT
ION
FA
NS
ON
P_AC_050600_1_0010001_01_01
Ground Pneumatic Power RequirementsHeating (Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-5-6-0-991-001-A01
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PU
LL D
OW
N P
ER
FO
RM
AN
CE
TIM
E T
O C
OO
L C
AB
IN T
O +
27°
C (
+80
.6°
F)
ON
GR
OU
ND
(m
in)
AIR FLOW AT GC (kg/s)M
AX
AIR
FLO
W
PD
1 "I
SA
+23
°C
(+
73.4
°F
) / G
C O
UT
LET
+2°
C (
+35
.6°
F)"
PD
2 "I
SA
+23
°C
(+
73.4
°F
) / G
C O
UT
LET
−10
°C
(+
14°
F)"
PD
3 "I
SA
+23
°C
(+
73.4
°F
) / G
C O
UT
LET
−20
°C
(−
4°F
)"
1020
3040
5060
7080
902.
5
2.7
2.9
3.1
3.3
3.5
3.7
3.9
4.1
4.3
4.5
PD
1: O
AT
ISA
+23
°C
(+
73.4
°F
); G
C O
UT
LET
+ 2
°C
(+
35.6
°F
); A
/C E
MP
TY
; IF
E O
FF
; NO
SO
LAR
LO
AD
; LIG
HT
S O
N;
RE
CIR
CU
LAT
ION
FA
NS
ON
PU
LL D
OW
N C
AS
ES
:
PD
2: O
AT
ISA
+23
°C
(+
73.4
°F
); G
C O
UT
LET
−10
°C
(+
14°
F);
A/C
EM
PT
Y; I
FE
OF
F; N
O S
OLA
R L
OA
D; L
IGH
TS
ON
;R
EC
IRC
ULA
TIO
N F
AN
S O
NP
D3:
OA
T IS
A +
23°
C (
+73
.4°
F);
GC
OU
TLE
T −
20°
C (
−4°
F);
A/C
EM
PT
Y; I
FE
OF
F; N
O S
OLA
R L
OA
D; L
IGH
TS
ON
;R
EC
IRC
ULA
TIO
N F
AN
S O
N
P_AC_050600_1_0010001_02_00
Ground Pneumatic Power RequirementsCooling (Sheet 2 of 2)
FIGURE-5-6-0-991-001-A01
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5-7-0 Preconditioned Airflow Requirements
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Preconditioned Airflow Requirements
1. This section provides the preconditioned air flow rate and temperature needed to maintain the cabintemperature below27 deg.C (80.6 deg.F).
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−10
1,8
2,3
2,8
3,3
3,8
4,3
05
1015
2025
3035
4045
5055
AIRFLOW FROM GC (kg/s)
CO
OL
ING
/HE
AT
ING
PE
RF
OR
MA
NC
E
GC
OU
TLE
T T
EM
PE
RA
TU
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(°
C)
CO
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CA
PA
CIT
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ALC
ULA
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4,8
−5
FO
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HE
CO
ND
ITIO
NS
C3,
TH
E C
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LIN
G C
AP
AC
ITY
OF
4.2
5 kg
/s x
1kJ
/(kg
.°C
) X
(27
−2)
= 1
06 k
W IS
NE
ED
ED
TO
MA
INT
AIN
TH
E C
AB
IN T
EM
PE
RA
TU
RE
BE
LOW
27°
C (
86°
F)
(4.2
5 kg
/s A
T G
C O
UT
LET
OF
2°
C(3
5.6°
F))
.
OA
T IS
A+
30°
C (
86°
F);
446
PA
SS
EN
GE
RS
AN
D C
RE
W; I
FE
ON
; LIG
HT
S O
N; S
OLA
R L
OA
D; L
IGH
TS
ON
; RE
CIR
CU
LAT
ION
FA
NS
ON
OA
T IS
A+
23°
C (
73.4
°F
); 4
46 P
AS
SE
NG
ER
S A
ND
CR
EW
; IF
E O
N; L
IGH
TS
ON
; SO
LAR
LO
AD
; LIG
HT
S O
N; R
EC
IRC
ULA
TIO
N F
AN
S O
NO
AT
ISA
; 446
PA
SS
EN
GE
RS
AN
D C
RE
W; I
FE
ON
; LIG
HT
S O
N; S
OLA
R L
OA
D; L
IGH
TS
ON
; RE
CIR
CU
LAT
ION
FA
NS
ON
OA
T IS
A−
38°
C (
−36
.4°
F);
A/C
EM
PT
Y; I
FE
ON
; LIG
HT
S O
FF
; NO
SO
LAR
LO
AD
; LIG
HT
S O
N; R
EC
IRC
ULA
TIO
N F
AN
S O
NO
AT
ISA
−45
°C
(−
49°
F);
A/C
EM
PT
Y; I
FE
ON
; LIG
HT
S O
FF
; NO
SO
LAR
LO
AD
; LIG
HT
S O
N; R
EC
IRC
ULA
TIO
N F
AN
S O
N
OA
T IS
A−
55°
C (
−67
°F
); A
/C E
MP
TY
; IF
E O
N; L
IGH
TS
OF
F; N
O S
OLA
R L
OA
D; L
IGH
TS
ON
; RE
CIR
CU
LAT
ION
FA
NS
ON
MA
X A
IR F
LOW
C1 C
2
C3
H1
H2
H3
EX
AM
PL
E:
P_AC_050700_1_0010001_01_00
Preconditioned Airflow RequirementsFIGURE-5-7-0-991-001-A01
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5-8-0 Ground Towing Requirements
**ON A/C A350-900
Ground Towing Requirements
1. This section provides information on aircraft towing.
The A350 is designed with means for conventional or towbarless towing.
It is possible to tow or push the aircraft, at maximum ramp weight with engines at zero or up to idlethrust, using a towbar attached to the NLG.One tow bar fitting is installed at the front of the leg (optional towing fitting for towing from therear of the NLG available).
The first part of this section shows the chart to determine the draw bar pull and tow tractor massrequirements as function of the following physical characteristics:- Aircraft weight,- Slope,- Number of engines at idle.
2. Towbar design guidelines
The A350 towbar requirements are identical to the towbar requirements for the long range aircraft.- SAE AS 1614, ”Main Line Aircraft Towbar Attach Fitting Interface”,- SAE ARP1915, ”Aircraft Towbar”,- ISO 8267-1, ”Aircraft - Towbar Attachment Fitting - Interface Requirements - Part 1: Main Line
Aircraft”,- ISO 9667, ”Aircraft Ground Support Equipment - Towbars”,- IATA Airport Handling Manual AHM 958, ”Functional Specification for an Aircraft Towbar”.
A conventional type towbar is required which should be equipped with a damping system to protectthe NLG against jerks and with towing shear pins :- A traction shear pin calibrated at 28 620 daN (64 340 lbf),- A torsion pin calibrated at 3 130 m.daN (27 7028 lbf.in).The towing head is designed according to SAE/AS 1614 (Aircraft Weight Category III)..
There is a variety of shear pin arrangements and the values of the shear pins depend on them.
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25
20
15
10
5
00 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 0 1 2 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
TOTAL TRACTION WHEEL LOAD ( x 1000 kg ) No. OF ENGINES SLOPE ( % )
DRAWBAR PULL ( x 1000 kg )
ICE = 0.05
A/C WEIGHT ( x 1000 kg )
EXAMPLE HOW TO DETERMINE THE MASS REQUIREMENT TO TOW A A350 AT 250 000 kg, AT 2% SLOPE,1 ENGINE AT IDLE AND FOR WET TARMAC CONDITIONS:
− ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE GRAPH, CHOOSE THE RELEVANT AIRCRAFT WEIGHT (250 000 kg),− FROM THIS POINT DRAW A PARALLEL LINE TO THE REQUIRED SLOPE PERCENTAGE (2%),− FROM THIS POINT OBTAINED DRAW A STRAIGHT HORIZONTAL LINE UNTIL No. OF ENGINES AT IDLE = 2,− FROM THIS POINT DRAW A PARALLEL LINE TO THE REQUESTED NUMBER OF ENGINES (1),− FROM THIS POINT DRAW A STRAIGHT HORIZONTAL LINE TO THE DRAWBAR PULL AXIS,− THE Y−COORDINATE OBTAINED IS THE NECESSARY DRAWBAR PULL FOR THE TRACTOR (17 000 kg),− SEARCH THE INTERSECTION WITH THE "WET CONCRETE" LINE. THE OBTAINED X−COORDINATE IS THE RECOMMENDED MINIMUM TRACTOR WEIGHT (29 800 kg).
AT IDLE
P_AC_050800_1_0010001_01_00
29.8
17.0
280
255
230
205
180
155
130
2% SLOPE
HARD SNOW = 0.2
BREAKWAY RESISTANCE 4%# OF ENGINES ON FOR PB: 1ENGINE THRUST 811 daN
1 ENGINE ON
WET
CO
NC
RET
E
= 0
.57
DR
Y C
ON
CR
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Ground Towing RequirementsFIGURE-5-8-0-991-001-A01
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5-9-0 De-icing and External cleaning
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De-icing and External cleaning
1. De-Icing and External Cleaning on Ground.The mobile equipment for aircraft de-icing and external cleaning must be capable of reaching heightsup to approximately17 m (56 ft.).
2. De-Icing
AIRCRAFT TYPE Wing Top Surface(Both Sides)
Wingtip Devices(Both Inside and
(Outside Surfaces)(Both Sides)
HTP Top Surface(Both Sides)
VTP(Both Sides)
A350--900 354 m2(3810 ft.2)
25 m2(269 ft.2)
69 m2(743 ft.2)
102 m2(1098 ft.2)
AIRCRAFT TYPE Fuselage Top Surface(Top Third - 120? Arc)
Nacelle and Pylon(Top Third - 120? Arc)
(All Engines)
Total De-Iced Area
A350--900 357 m2(3843 ft.2)
56 m2(603 ft.2)
962 m2(10355 ft.2)
NOTE : Dimensions are approximate
3. External Cleaning
AIRCRAFTTYPE
Wing TopSurface
(Both Sides)
Wing LowerSurface
(Including FlapTrack Fairing)(Both Sides)
Wingtip Devices(Both Inside
and(OutsideSurfaces)
(Both Sides)
HTP TopSurface
(Both Sides)
HTP LowerSurface
(Both Sides)
A350--900 354 m2(3810 ft.2)
384 m2(4133 ft.2)
25 m2(269 ft.2)
69 m2(743 ft.2)
69 m2(743 ft.2)
AIRCRAFT TYPE VTP(Both Sides)
Fuselage andBelly Fairing
Nacelle and Pylon(All Engines)
Total Cleaned Area
A350--900 102 m2(1098 ft.2)
1073 m2(11550 ft.2)
166 m2(1787 ft.2)
2242 m2(24133 ft.2)
NOTE : Dimensions are approximate
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PAVEMENT DATA
7-1-0 General Information
**ON A/C A350-900
General Information
1. A brief description of the pavement charts that follow will help in airport planning.
To aid in the interpolation between the discrete values shown, each aircraft configuration is shownwith a minimum range of five loads on the MLG.
All curves on the charts represent data at a constant specified tire pressure with:- The aircraft loaded to the maximum ramp weight,- The CG at its maximum permissible aft position.Pavement requirements for commercial aircraft are derived from the static analysis of loads imposedon the MLG struts.
Landing Gear Footprint.Section 7-2-0 , presents basic data on the landing gear footprint configuration, maximum rampweights and tire sizes and pressures.
Maximum Pavement Loads.Section 7-3-0, shows maximum vertical and horizontal pavement loads for certain critical conditionsat the tire-ground interfaces.
Landing Gear Loading on Pavement.Section 7-4-0 contains charts to find these loads throughout the stability limits of the aircraft at reston the pavement.These MLG loads are used as the point of entry to the pavement design charts which follow,interpolating load values where necessary.
Flexible Pavement Requirements - US Army Corps of Engineers Design Method.Section 7-5-0 uses procedures in Instruction Report No S-77-1 ”Procedures for Development of CBRDesign Curves”, dated June 1977 and as modified according to the methods described in ICAOAerodrome Design Manual, Part 3.Pavements, 2nd Edition, 1983, Section 1.1 (The ACN-PCNMethod), and utilizing the alpha factors approved by ICAO in October 2007. The report wasprepared by the U.S. Army Corps Engineers Waterways Experiment Station, Soils and PavementLaboratory, Vicksburg, Mississippi”.The line showing 10 000 coverages is used to calculate Aircraft Classification Number (ACN).
Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion Method.
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The flexible pavement charts in Section 7-6-0 show LCN against Equivalent Single Wheel Load(ESWL), and ESWL against pavement thickness.All LCN curves shown in ’Flexible Pavement Requirements’ were developed from a computer programbased on data in International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) document 7920-AN/865/2,Aerodrome manual, Part 2, ”Aerodrome Physical Characteristics”, Second Edition, 1965.
Rigid Pavement Requirements - PCA (Portland Cement Association) Design Method.Section 7-7-0 gives the rigid pavement design curves that have been prepared with the use of theWestergaard Equation.This is in general accordance with the procedures outlined in the Portland Cement Associationpublications, ”Design of Concrete Airport Pavement”, 1973 and ”Computer Program for AirportPavement Design”, (Program PDILB), 1967 both by Robert G. Packard.
Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion.Section 7-8-0 gives the rigid pavement requirements.All LCN curves shown in ’Rigid Pavement Requirements - Radius of Relative Stiffness (other valuesof E and µ) - were developed from a computer program based on data in International Civil AviationOrganisation (ICAO) document 7920-AN/865/2, Aerodrome manual, Part 2, ”Aerodrome PhysicalCharacteristics”, Second Edition, 1965.The rigid pavement charts in Section 7-8-0 show LCN against ESWL, and ESWL against radius ofrelative stiffness.
Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion - Radius of Relative Stiffness.Section 7-8-1 allow to find the radius of relative stiffness based on other values of E and µ.
Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion - Radius of Relative Stiffness (other values of E andµ).The rigid pavement charts show LCN in Section 7-8-2 against ESWL and ESWL against radius ofrelative stiffness affected by the other values of E and µ.
ACN/PCN Reporting System.Section 7-9 provides ACN data prepared according to the ACN/PCN system as referenced in ICAOAnnex 14, ”Aerodromes”, Volume 1 ”Aerodrome Design and Operations.” Fourth Edition July 2004,incorporating Amendments 1 to 6.Fourth Edition July 2004, incorporating Amendments 1 to 6. The ACN/PCN system provides astandardized international aircraft / pavement rating system replacing the various S, T, TT, LCN,AUW, ISWL, etc., rating systems used throughout the world.ACN is the Aircraft Classification Number and PCN is the corresponding Pavement ClassificationNumber.An aircraft having an ACN equal to or less than the PCN can operate without restriction on thepavement.Numerically the ACN is two times the derived single wheel load expressed in thousands of kilograms.
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The derived single wheel load is defined as the load on a single tire inflated to 1.25 Mpa (181 psi)that would have the same pavement requirements as the aircraft.Computationally the ACN/PCN system uses PCA program PDILB for rigid pavements and S-77-1 forflexible pavements to calculate ACN values.The Airport Authority must decide on the method of pavement analysis and the results of theirevaluation shown as follows:
PCN
PAVEMENT TYPESUBGRADECATEGORY
TIRE PRESSURECATEGORY
EVALUATIONMETHOD
R - Rigid A - High W - No Limit T - Technical
F - Flexible B - Medium X - To 1.5 Mpa (217psi)
U - Using Aircraft
C - Low Y - To 1 Mpa (145 psi)
D - Ultra Low Z - To 0.5 Mpa (73 psi)
Section 7-9-0 shows the aircraft ACN values for flexible pavements.The four subgrade categories are:- A . High Strength CBR 15- B . Medium Strength CBR 10- C . Low Strength CBR 6- D . Ultra Low Strength CBR 3
Section 7-9-1 shows the aircraft ACN values for rigid pavements.The four subgrade categories are:- A . High Strength Subgrade k = 150 MN/m3 (550 pci )- B . Medium Strength Subgrade k = 80 MN/m3 (300 pci )- C . Low Strength Subgrade k = 40 MN/m3 (150 pci )- D . Ultra Low Strength Subgrade k = 20 MN/m3 (75 pci )
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7-2-0 Landing Gear Footprint
**ON A/C A350-900
Landing Gear Footprint
1. This section gives data about the landing gear footprint in relation with the aircraft MRW and tiresizes and pressures.
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MAXIMUM RAMP WEIGHT
PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHTON MAIN GEAR GROUP
NOSE GEAR TIRE SIZE
NOSE GEAR TIRE PRESSURE
MAIN GEAR TIRE SIZE
MAIN GEAR TIRE PRESSURE
268 900 kg(592 825 lb)
SEE SECTION 7−4−0
1050x395R16 28PR
12.2 bar (177 psi)
1400x530R23 42PR
16.6 bar (241 psi)
10.600 m(34.777 ft)
28.665 m(94.050 ft)
1.735 m(5.692 ft) 2.040 m
(6.693 ft)
0.748 m(2.454 ft)
P_AC_070200_1_0010001_01_01
Landing Gear FootprintFIGURE-7-2-0-991-001-A01
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7-3-0 Maximum Pavement Loads
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Maximum Pavement Loads
1. This section shows maximum vertical and horizontal pavement loads for some critical conditions atthe tire-ground interfaces.
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P_AC_070300_1_0010001_01_01
Maximum Pavement LoadsFIGURE-7-3-0-991-001-A01
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7-4-0 Landing Gear Loading on Pavement
**ON A/C A350-900
Landing Gear Loading on Pavement
1. This section gives data about the landing gear loading on pavement.
Example, see FIGURE 7-4-0-991-001-A, calculation of the total weight on the MLG for:- An aircraft with a MTOW of268000 kg (590839 lb)- The aircraft gross weight is190000 kg (418879 lb)- A percentage of weight on the MLG of 93.68 %.The total weight on the MLG group is178000 kg (392423 lb).
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P_AC_070400_1_0010001_01_00
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
120 120
125
130
135
140
145
150
155
160
165
170
175
180
185
190
195
200
205
210
215
220
225
230
235
240
245
250
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260
265
270
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125
130
135
140
145
150
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160
165
170
175
180
185
190
195
200
205
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260
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WE
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x 10
00 k
g)
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PERCENTAGE MAC
WE
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T O
N M
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LA
ND
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GE
AR
(x
1000
kg)
MTOW − 268 000 kg CG FOR ACNCALCULATION
MLW − 205 000 kg
MZFW − 192 000 kg
LANDING
TAKE OFF
Landing Gear Loading on PavementMTOW 268 000 kg
FIGURE-7-4-0-991-001-A01
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7-5-0 Flexible Pavement Requirements - US Army Corps of Engineers Design
**ON A/C A350-900
Flexible Pavement Requirements - US Army Corps of Engineers
1. This section gives data about the flexible pavement requirements.They are calculated with the US Army Corps of Engineers Design Method.To find a flexible pavement thickness, you must know the Subgrade Strength (CBR), the annualdeparture level and the weight on one MLG.The line that shows 10 000 coverages is used to calculate the Aircraft Classification Number (ACN).The procedure that follows is used to develop flexible pavement design curves:- With the scale for pavement thickness at the bottom and the scale for CBR at the top, a random
line is made to show 10 000 coverages,- A plot is then made of the incremental values of the weight on the MLG,- Annual departure lines are made based on the load lines of the weight on the MLG that is shown
on the graph.Example, see FIGURE 7-5-0-991-001-A, calculation of the thickness of the flexible pavement for:- An aircraft with a MTOW of268000 kg (590839 lb),- A CBR value of 10,- An annual departure level of 3 000,- The load on one MLG of110000 kg (242509 lb).The required flexible pavement thickness is593 mm (23 in.).
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SUBGRADE STRENGTH − CBR
3 6 10 15 20 30 40 60 80
(in)
(cm)
FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT THICKNESS
1400x530R23 42PR TIRESTIRE PRESSURE CONSTANT AT 16.6 bar (241 psi)
10 15 20 30 40 60 80 100 120 150 180
3 6 10 15 20 30 40 60 80
WEIGHT ON ONE MAIN LANDING GEAR 125 960 kg (277 700 lb) 110 000 kg (242 500 lb) 99 990 kg (220 450 lb) 90 000 kg (198 425 lb) 80 000 kg (176 375 lb)
10 000 COVERAGESUSED FOR ACNCALCULATIONS
MAXIMUM POSSIBLE MAIN GEAR LOAD ATMAXIMUM RAMP WEIGHT AND AFT CG
ANNUALDEPARTURES*920300060001500025000*20 YEARPAVEMENT LIFE
ALPHA FACTOR = 0.8
Flexible Pavement RequirementsMTOW 268 000 kg
FIGURE-7-5-0-991-001-A01
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7-6-0 Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion
**ON A/C A350-900
Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion
1. This section gives data about the flexible pavement requirements for Load Classification Number(LCN) conversion.They are calculated with the LCN conversion method.To find the aircraft weight that a flexible pavement can support, you must know the LCN of thepavement and the thickness.Example, see FIGURE 7-6-0-991-001-A, calculation of the thickness of the flexible pavement for:- An aircraft with a MTOW of268000 kg (590839 lb)- The flexible pavement thickness is1397 mm (55 in.)with a related LCN of 154.The weight on one MLG is110000 kg (242509 lb).
The following table provides LCN data in tabular format similar to the one used by ICAO in the”Aerodrome Design Manual Part 3, Pavements - Edition 1977”.In order to use the system accurately you should know the total pavement thickness for flexiblepavement.However, the pavement thickness for a particular runway are not frequently published in the standardairport information sources (Jeppesen, AERAD, DOD, etc.).Therefore it is common practice to use a standard thickness (20 inches) when determining the LCNand the ESWL of the aircraft.
If the LCN for an intermediate weight between MRW and the empty weight of the aircraft is requiredor if the real thickness is known, refer to charts in FIGURE 7-6-0-991-001-A.
FLEXIBLE PAVEMENTESWLAIRCRAFT
TYPEWEIGHT
LOAD ONONE MLGLEG (%)
TIREPRESSURE
(Mpa) x 1000 kg x 1000 lbLCN
h =510 mm(20 in.)
A350--900268900 kg(592824 lb) 46.8 31 69.4 116
A350--900142000 kg(313057 lb) 46.8
1.66
17 36.7 68
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P_AC_070600_1_0010001_01_00
40708090100
110
120
130
EQUIVALENT SINGLE WHEEL LOAD (1000 lb)
230
70
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Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCNMTOW 268 000 kg
FIGURE-7-6-0-991-001-A01
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7-7-0 Rigid Pavement Requirements - Portland Cement Association Design Method
**ON A/C A350-900
Rigid Pavement Requirements - Portland Cement Association Design Method
1. This section gives data about the rigid pavement requirements for the PCA (Portland CementAssociation) design method.They are calculated with the PCA design method.To find a rigid pavement thickness, you must know the Subgrade Modulus (K), the permittedworking stress and the weight on MLG.The procedure that follows is used to develop rigid pavement design curves:- With the scale for pavement thickness on the left and the scale for permitted working stress on
the right, a random load line is made. This represents the MLG maximum weight to be shown,- A plot is then made of all values of the subgrade modulus (k values),- More load lines for the incremental values of weight on the MLG are made based on the curve for
k= 80MN/m3 already shown on the graph.Example, see FIGURE 7-7-0-991-001-A, calculation of the thickness of the flexible pavement for:- An aircraft with a MTOW of268000 kg (590839 lb),- A k value of 80 MN/m3 (300 lbf/in3),- A permitted working stress of 35.15 kg/cm2 (500 lb/in2),- The load on one MLG of110000 kg (242509 lb).The required rigid pavement thickness is290 mm (11 in.).
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P_AC_070700_1_0010001_01_00
THE VALUES OBTAINED BY USING
FOR LOADS LESS THAN MAXIMUM,
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
1000
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
38
36
34
32
30
28
26
24
22
20
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
1518
LANDING GEAR 125 960 kg (277 700 lb) 110 000 kg (242 500 lb)
100 000 kg (220 450 lb) 90 000 kg (198 425 lb) 80 000 kg (176 375 lb)
WEIGHT ON ONE MAIN
NOTES:
THE MAXIMUM LOAD REFERENCELINE AND ANY VALUES FOR K ARE EXACT.
THE CURVES ARE EXACT FOR K = 80 MN/m³BUT DEVIATE SLIGHTLY FOR ANY OTHER VALUES OF K
"DESIGN OF CONCRETE AIRPORT
PAVEMENT DESIGN − PROGRAM
REFERENCE:
PAVEMENTS" AND "COMPUTERPROGRAM FOR AIRPORT
PDILB" PORTLAND CEMENTASSOCIATION
TIRE PRESSURE CONSTANT AT 16.6 bar (241 psi)1400x530R23 42PR TIRES
(cm
)R
IGID
PA
VE
ME
NT
TH
ICK
NE
SS
(in)
(lb/in
²)
ALL
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AB
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KIN
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TR
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²)
MAXIMUM POSSIBLE MAINGEAR LOAD AT MAXIMUMRAMP WEIGHT AND AFT CG
K = 20 MN/m³
K = 40 MN/m³
K = 80 MN/m³
K = 150 MN/m³
Rigid Pavement RequirementsMTOW 268 000 kg
FIGURE-7-7-0-991-001-A01
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7-8-0 Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion
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Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion
1. This section gives data about the rigid pavement requirements for the Load Classification Number(LCN) conversion (radius of relative stiffness).- For the radius of relative stiffness, see Section 7--8--1,- For the radius of relative stiffness (other values of E and µ), see Section 7--8--2.Example, see FIGURE 7-8-0-991-001-A, calculation of the aircraft weight with the thickness of therigid pavement for:- An aircraft with a MTOW of268000 kg (590839 lb),- The radius of relative stiffness is shown at1143 mm (45 in.)with a related LCN of 119.The weight on one MLG is110000 kg (242509 lb).
The following table provides LCN data in tabular format similar to the one used by ICAO in the”Aerodrome Design Manual Part 3, Pavements - Edition 1977”.In order to use the system accurately you should know the total pavement radius of relative stiffness(L-value) for rigid pavement.However, the pavement radius of relative stiffness for a particular runway are not frequently publishedin the standard airport information sources (Jeppesen, AERAD, DOD, etc.).Therefore it is common practice to use a standard radius of relative stiffness (30 inches) whendetermining the LCN and the ESWL of the aircraft.If the LCN for an intermediate weight between maximum ramp weight and the empty weight of theaircraft is required or if the real thickness is known, refer to charts FIGURE 7-8-0-991-001-A.
RIGID PAVEMENTESWL LCN
AIRCRAFTTYPE
WEIGHT
LOAD ONONE MLGLEG (%)
TIREPRESSURE
(Mpa) x 1000 kg x 1000 lb
L =760 mm(30 in.)
A350--900268900 kg(592824 lb) 46.8 28 62 107
A350--900142000 kg(313057 lb) 46.8
1.66
15 33 59
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P_AC_070800_1_0010001_01_00
2030405060708090100
110
120
EQUIVALENT SINGLE WHEEL LOAD (1000 lb)
190
5060
7080
40
LOA
D C
LAS
SIF
ICA
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UM
BE
R (
LCN
)
EQUIVALENT SINGLE WHEEL LOAD (1000 kg)
EQ
UIV
ALE
NT
SIN
GLE
WH
EE
L LO
AD
S A
RE
DE
RIV
ED
BY
ME
TH
OD
S S
HO
WN
INIC
AO
AE
RO
DR
OM
E M
AN
UA
L P
AR
T 2
PA
R 4
.1.3
S
EC
ON
D E
DIT
ION
196
5
1400
x 5
30R
23 4
2PR
TIR
ES
TIR
E P
RE
SS
UR
E C
ON
ST
AN
T A
T 1
6.6
bar
(241
psi
)R
AD
IUS
OF
RE
LAT
IVE
ST
IFF
NE
SS
(m
m)
750
1000
1250
1500
2000
2500
150
120
100
905141924293439444954
2030
4050
100
9080
7060
RA
DIU
S O
F R
ELA
TIV
E S
TIF
FN
ES
S (
inch
es)
WE
IGH
T O
N O
NE
MA
IN L
AN
DIN
G G
EA
R 1
25 9
60 k
g (2
77 7
00 lb
) 1
10
00
0 k
g
(2
42
50
0 lb
) 100 0
00 k
g (2
20 4
50 lb
) 90 0
00 k
g (1
98 4
25 lb
)
80
00
0 k
g
(1
76
37
5 lb
)
MA
XIM
UM
PO
SS
IBLE
MA
IN G
EA
RLO
AD
AT
MA
XIM
UM
RA
MP
WE
IGH
T A
ND
AF
T C
G
NO
TE
:
Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCNMTOW 268 000 kg
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Radius of Relative Stiffness (L)
1. This section gives the radius of relative stiffness.
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WHERE
=
E
k
d
Ed4
=
=
=
dk
= 24.1652 4
RIGID PAVEMENT THICKNESS, (in)
YOUNG’S MODULUS = 4 x 10 psi
RADIUS OF RELATIVE STIFFNESS VALUES IN INCHES
L
SUBGRADE MODULUS, lb/in
= POISSON’S RATIO = 0.15
6.06.57.07.5
31.4833.4335.3437.22
29.3031.1132.8934.63
26.4728.1129.7231.29
24.6326.1627.6529.12
23.3024.7426.1527.54
22.2623.6424.9926.32
21.4222.7424.0425.32
20.7222.0023.2524.49
19.1320.3121.4722.61
8.08.59.09.5
39.0640.8842.6744.43
36.3538.0439.7141.35
32.8534.3735.8837.36
30.5731.9933.3934.77
28.9130.2531.5832.89
27.6228.9130.1731.42
26.5827.8129.0330.23
25.7026.9028.0829.24
23.7424.8425.9327.00
10.010.511.011.5
46.1847.9049.6051.28
38.8340.2841.7143.12
36.1437.4838.8140.13
34.1735.4536.7137.95
32.6533.8735.0736.26
31.4232.5933.7534.89
30.3931.5232.6433.74
28.0629.1130.1431.16
12.012.513.013.5
52.9454.5956.2257.83
49.2750.8052.3253.82
44.5245.9047.2748.63
41.4342.7243.9945.26
39.1840.4041.6142.80
37.4438.6039.7540.89
36.0237.1438.2539.35
34.8435.9236.9938.06
32.1733.1734.1635.14
14.014.515.015.5
16.016.517.017.5
55.3156.7858.2559.70
65.6967.2368.7570.26
61.1362.5663.9865.38
49.9851.3152.6353.94
46.5147.7548.9850.20
43.9845.1646.3247.47
55.2456.5357.8159.08
51.4152.6153.8054.98
48.6249.7550.8852.00
42.0243.1544.2645.36
40.4441.5142.5843.64
39.1140.1541.1942.21
36.1237.0838.0338.98
46.4547.5448.6149.68
44.7045.7446.7747.80
43.2344.2445.2446.23
39.9240.8541.7842.70
18.019.020.021.0
22.023.024.025.0
71.7674.7377.6680.55
83.4186.2489.0491.81
66.7869.5472.2774.96
77.6380.2682.8685.44
60.3462.8465.3067.74
70.1472.5274.8777.20
56.1558.4860.7763.04
65.2867.4969.6871.84
53.1155.3157.4759.62
61.7363.8365.9067.95
50.7452.8454.9156.96
58.9860.9862.9664.92
48.8250.8452.8454.81
56.7558.6860.5862.46
54.8956.7558.5960.41
47.2249.1751.1053.01
43.6145.4147.1948.95
50.6952.4154.1155.79
d k=75 k=100 k=150 k=200 k=250 k=300 k=350 k=400 k=550
59.4361.0262.5964.15
42.9744.5746.1647.72
( )L
12 (1 − ) k
REFERENCE: PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION
Radius of Relative Stiffness (L)FIGURE-7-8-1-991-001-A01
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**ON A/C A350-900
Radius of Relative Stiffness (Other values of E and µ)
1. The table of Section 7--8--1 radius of relative stiffness, presents L values based on young’s modulus(E) of 4 000 000 psi and poisson’s ratio (µ) of 0.15.
To find L values based on other values of E and µ, see FIGURE 7-8-2-991-001-B.
For example, to find an L value based on an E of 3 000 000 psi, the ”E” factor of 0.931 is multipliedby the L value found in the table of Section 7-8-1 radius of relative stiffness.
The effect of variations of µ on the L value is treated in a similar manner.
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0 1 2 3 4 50.80
0.85
0.90
0.95
1.00
1.05
1.10EFFECT OF E ON VALUESL
E F
AC
TO
R
0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.250.995
1.000
1.005
1.010
1.015EFFECT OF L
FA
CT
OR
, POISSON’S RATIO
NOTE: BOTH CURVES ON THIS PAGE ARE USED TO ADJUSTTHE VALUES OF TABLE 7−8−1L
E, YOUNG’S MODULUS (10 psi)
ON VALUES
Radius of Relative Stiffness (Effect E and µ ON ”L” values)FIGURE-7-8-2-991-001-B01
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7-9-0 Aircraft Classification Number - Flexible Pavement
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Aircraft Classification Number - Flexible Pavement
1. This section gives data about the Aircraft Classification Number (ACN) for flexible pavement for anaircraft gross weight in relation with a subgrade strength value.To find the ACN of an aircraft on flexible pavement, you must know the aircraft gross weight andthe subgrade strength.
NOTE : An aircraft with an ACN equal to or less than the reported PCN can operate on thatpavement, subject to any limitation on the tire pressure (Ref: ICAO Aerodrome DesignManual Part 3 Chapter 1 Second Edition 1983).
Example, see FIGURE 7-9-0-991-001-A, calculation of the ACN for flexible pavement for:- An aircraft with a MTOW of268000 kg (590839 lb),- An aircraft gross weight of210000 kg (462971 lb),- A medium subgrade strength (code B).The ACN for flexible pavement is 51.
2. Aircraft Classification Number - ACN TableThe following table provides ACN data in tabular format similar to the one used by ICAO in the”Aerodrome Design Manual Part 3, Pavements - Edition 1983”. If the ACN for an intermediateweight between maximum ramp weight and the empty weight of the aircraft is required, refer tochart FIGURE 7-9-0-991-001-A.
ACN FOR FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT SUBGRADES -CBRAIRCRAFT
TYPEWEIGHT
LOAD ONONE MLGLEG (%)
TIREPRESSURE
(Mpa) High15
Medium10
Low6
Ultral-low3
A350--900
268900 kg(592824
lb)46.8 66 70 80 110
A350--900
142000 kg(313057
lb)46.8
1.66
31 32 34 41
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ALP
HA
FA
CT
OR
= 0
.8
SU
BG
RA
DE
ST
RE
NG
TH
B −
CB
R 1
0 (M
ED
IUM
)A
− C
BR
15
(HIG
H)
280
310
340
370
400
430
460
490
520
550
580
610
( x1
000
lb)
120
110
100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 2012
014
016
018
020
022
024
026
028
0
AIRCRAFT CLASSIFICATION NUMBER (ACN)
( x1
000
kg)
AIR
CR
AF
T G
RO
SS
WE
IGH
T
AC
N W
AS
DE
TE
RM
INE
D A
S R
EF
ER
EN
CE
D IN
ICA
O A
ER
OD
RO
ME
DE
SIG
N M
AN
UA
L P
AR
T 3
CH
AP
TE
R 1
. SE
CO
ND
ED
ITIO
N 1
983.
CG
US
ED
FO
R A
CN
CA
LCU
LAT
ION
S: 3
3% M
AC
1400
x530
R23
42P
R T
IRE
ST
IRE
PR
ES
SU
RE
CO
NS
TA
NT
AT
16.
6 ba
r (2
41 p
si)
SE
E S
EC
TIO
N 7
−4−
0
C −
CB
R63
(LO
W)
(ULT
RA
LO
W)
D −
CB
R
Aircraft Classification Number - Flexible PavementMTOW 268 000 kg
FIGURE-7-9-0-991-001-A01
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**ON A/C A350-900
Aircraft Classification Number - Rigid Pavement
1. This section gives data about the Aircraft Classification Number (ACN) for rigid pavement for anaircraft gross weight in relation with a subgrade strength value.To find the ACN of an aircraft on rigid pavement, you must know the aircraft gross weight and thesubgrade strength.
NOTE : An aircraft with an ACN equal to or less than the reported PCN can operate on thatpavement, subject to any limitation on the tire pressure. (Ref: ICAO Aerodrome DesignManual Part 3 Chapter 1 Second Edition 1983).
Example, see FIGURE 7-9-1-991-001-A, calculation of the ACN for rigid pavement for:- An aircraft with a MTOW of268000 kg (590839 lb),- An aircraft gross weight of210000 kg (462971 lb),- A medium subgrade strength (code B).The ACN for rigid pavement is 52.
2. Aircraft Classification Number - ACN TableThe following table provides ACN data in tabular format similar to the one used by ICAO in the”Aerodrome Design Manual Part 3, Pavements - Edition 1983”. If the ACN for an intermediateweight between maximum ramp weight and the empty weight of the aircraft is required, refer tochart FIGURE 7-9-1-991-001-A.
ACN FOR RIGID PAVEMENT SUBGRADES -MN/m3AIRCRAFT
TYPEWEIGHT
LOAD ONONE MLGLEG (%)
TIREPRESSURE
(Mpa) High150
Medium80
Low40
Ultral-low20
A350--900
268900 kg(592824
lb)46.8 64 71 83 96
A350--900
142000 kg(313057
lb)46.8
1.66
32 33 36 41
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P_AC_070901_1_0010001_01_00
280
310
340
370
400
430
460
490
520
550
580
610
( x1
000
lb)
120
110
100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 2012
014
016
018
020
022
024
026
028
0
AIRCRAFT CLASSIFICATION NUMBER (ACN)
( x1
000
kg)
AIR
CR
AF
T G
RO
SS
WE
IGH
T
AC
N W
AS
DE
TE
RM
INE
D A
S R
EF
ER
EN
CE
D IN
ICA
O A
ER
OD
RO
ME
DE
SIG
N M
AN
UA
L P
AR
T 3
CH
AP
TE
R 1
. SE
CO
ND
ED
ITIO
N 1
983.
CG
US
ED
FO
R A
CN
CA
LCU
LAT
ION
S: 3
3% M
AC
1400
x530
R23
42P
R T
IRE
ST
IRE
PR
ES
SU
RE
CO
NS
TA
NT
AT
16.
6 ba
r (2
41 p
si)
SE
E S
EC
TIO
N 7
−4−
0
SU
BG
RA
DE
ST
RE
NG
TH
D −
K =
20
MN
/m³(
ULT
RA
LO
W)
C −
K =
40
MN
/m³
B −
K =
80
MN
/m³
A −
K =
150
MN
/m³(L
OW
)
(ME
DIU
M)
(HIG
H)
Aircraft Classification Number - Rigid PavementMTOW 268 000 kg
FIGURE-7-9-1-991-001-A01
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8-0-0 Scaled Drawings
**ON A/C A350-900
Scaled Drawings
1. This section provides the scaled drawings.
NOTE : When printing this drawing, make sure to adjust for proper scaling.
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0 10 20 30 40 50 60FEET
0 4 8 12 16 20METERS
WHEN PRINTING THIS DRAWING, MAKE SURE TO ADJUST FOR PROPER SCALING
010
2030
4050
60F
EE
T
04
812
1620
ME
TE
RS
NOTE:
P_AC_080000_1_0010001_01_00
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**ON A/C A350-900
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting
1. This sections gives data related to aircraft rescue and fire fighting.The figures contained in this section are the figures that are in the Aircraft Rescue and Fire FightingCharts poster available for download on AIRBUSWorld and the Airbus website.
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TH
IS C
HA
RT
GIV
ES
TH
E G
EN
ER
AL
LA
YO
UT
OF
TH
E A
350−
900
ST
AN
DA
RD
VE
RS
ION
.
RE
FE
RE
NC
E
:
DE
CE
MB
ER
201
2
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NO
TE
:T
HE
CR
EW
RE
ST
CO
MP
AR
TM
EN
T IN
ST
ALL
AT
ION
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AL
AN
D R
ELA
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NF
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RA
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T C
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W
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BIN
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ST
CO
MP
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TM
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T
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ST
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MP
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TM
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CR
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ST
CO
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EN
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P_AC_100000_1_0040001_01_00
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ALU
ALL
OY
CF
RP
MO
NO
LIT
HIC
CF
RP
SA
ND
WIC
H
QU
AR
TZ
, GLA
SS
TIT
AN
IUM
CO
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OS
ITE
MA
TE
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LS
P_AC_100000_1_0060001_01_00
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GE
AR
MA
IN L
AN
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G G
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PIC
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INS
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Ground Lock Safety DevicesFIGURE-10-0-0-991-007-A01
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GR
ID E
QU
ALS
1 m
(3.
28 ft
) IN
RE
ALI
TY
03691215182124273033
EM
ER
GE
NC
Y D
ES
CE
NT
TH
RO
UG
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HE
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CA
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TC
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TH
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SC
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OP
E
Emergency Evacuation DevicesFIGURE-10-0-0-991-008-A01
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ES
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