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CHAPTER 2
Section 2-3
Subject 2-3-0
FIGURE Ground Clearances R ADDED A NOTE RELATED TO THEGROUND CLEARANCE VALUES IN THETABLE ARE DEPEND ON THE CGPOSITION AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHT.REPLACED THE VALUE 0.17 BY 0.71 FORMID CG FOR ENGINE/NACELLECONFIGURATION IN THE GROUNDCLEARANCES TABLE.MODIFIED THE HT POSITION IN THEGROUND CLEARANCES.
FIGURE Ground Clearances R ADDED A NOTE RELATED TO THEGROUND CLEARANCE VALUES IN THETABLE ARE DEPEND ON THE CGPOSITION AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHT.
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Ailerons --Up
R ADDED A NOTE RELATED TO THEGROUND CLEARANCE VALUES IN THETABLE ARE DEPEND ON THE CGPOSITION AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHT.
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Ailerons --Down
R ADDED A NOTE RELATED TO THEGROUND CLEARANCE VALUES IN THETABLE ARE DEPEND ON THE CGPOSITION AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHT.
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Spoilers --Extended
R ADDED A NOTE RELATED TO THEGROUND CLEARANCE VALUES IN THETABLE ARE DEPEND ON THE CGPOSITION AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHT.
FIGURE Ground Clearances - LeadingEdge Slats -- Extended
R ADDED A NOTE RELATED TO THEGROUND CLEARANCE VALUES IN THETABLE ARE DEPEND ON THE CGPOSITION AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHT.
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FIGURE Ground Clearances - TrailingEdge Flaps -- Extended
R ADDED A NOTE RELATED TO THEGROUND CLEARANCE VALUES IN THETABLE ARE DEPEND ON THE CGPOSITION AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHT.
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Flap Tracks-- Extended
R ADDED A NOTE RELATED TO THEGROUND CLEARANCE VALUES IN THETABLE ARE DEPEND ON THE CGPOSITION AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHT.
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Flap Tracks-- Retracted
R ADDED A NOTE RELATED TO THEGROUND CLEARANCE VALUES IN THETABLE ARE DEPEND ON THE CGPOSITION AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHT.
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Flap Tracks-- 1 + F
R ADDED A NOTE RELATED TO THEGROUND CLEARANCE VALUES IN THETABLE ARE DEPEND ON THE CGPOSITION AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHT.
CHAPTER 4
Section 4-1
Subject 4-1-0
General Information R NOTE AMENDED
Section 4-2
Subject 4-2-0
Turning Radii R
FIGURE Turning Radii - (Sheet 1) R MODIFIED PROPERTY OF THE DEGREESYMBOLS IN THE ILLUSTRATION.
FIGURE Turning Radii - (Sheet 1) R MODIFIED PROPERTY OF THE DEGREESYMBOLS IN THE ILLUSTRATION.
Section 4-5
Subject 4-5-0
Runway and Taxiway Turn Paths N
Subject 4-5-1
135˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway R
FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway- Judgemental Oversteering Method
R MODIFIED THE ILLUSTRATION FORJUDGEMENTAL OVERSTEERINGMETHOD.
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FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway- TACS Assisted Steering Method
R REPLACED THE ILLUSTRATION FORCOCKPIT OVER CENTERLINE METHODBY TACS ASSISTED STEERING METHOD.ILLUSTRATION REVISED
FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway- Cockpit Over Centerline Method
N ADDED AN ILLUSTRATION FOR 135˚TURN - RUNWAY TO TAXIWAY OFCOCKPIT OVER CENTERLINE METHOD.ILLUSTRATION ADDED
FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway- Judgemental Oversteering Method
R MODIFIED THE ILLUSTRATION FORJUDGEMENTAL OVERSTEERINGMETHOD.
FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway- TACS Assisted Steering Method
R REPLACED THE ILLUSTRATION FORCOCKPIT OVER CENTERLINE METHODBY TACS ASSISTED STEERING METHOD.ILLUSTRATION REVISED
FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway- Cockpit Over Centerline Method
N ADDED AN ILLUSTRATION FOR 135˚TURN - RUNWAY TO TAXIWAY OFCOCKPIT OVER CENTERLINE METHOD.ILLUSTRATION ADDED
Subject 4-5-2
90˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway R
FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway -Judgemental Oversteering Method
R MODIFIED THE ILLUSTRATION FORJUDGEMENTAL OVERSTEERINGMETHOD.
FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway -TACS Assisted Steering Method
N ADDED THE ILLUSTRATION FOR TACSASSISTED STEERING METHOD.ILLUSTRATION ADDED
FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway -Cockpit Over Centerline Method
R MODIFIED THE ILLUSTRATION FORCOCKPIT OVER CENTERLINE METHOD.
FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway -Judgemental Oversteering Method
R MODIFIED THE ILLUSTRATION FORJUDGEMENTAL OVERSTEERINGMETHOD.
FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway -TACS Assisted Steering Method
N ADDED THE ILLUSTRATION FOR TACSASSISTED STEERING METHOD.ILLUSTRATION ADDED
FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway -Cockpit Over Centerline Method
R MODIFIED THE ILLUSTRATION FORCOCKPIT OVER CENTERLINE METHOD.
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Subject 4-5-3
180˚ Turn on a Runway R NOTE AMENDED
FIGURE 180˚ Turn on a Runway R
FIGURE 180˚ Turn on a Runway R
Subject 4-5-4
135˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway R
FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway- Judgemental Oversteering Method
R MODIFIED THE ILLUSTRATION FORJUDGEMENTAL OVERSTEERINGMETHOD.
FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway- TACS Assisted Steering Method
N ADDED THE ILLUSTRATION FOR TACSASSISTED STEERING METHOD.ILLUSTRATION ADDED
FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway- Cockpit Over Centerline Method
R MODIFIED THE ILLUSTRATION FORCOCKPIT OVER CENTERLINE METHOD.
FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway- Judgemental Oversteering Method
R MODIFIED THE ILLUSTRATION FORJUDGEMENTAL OVERSTEERINGMETHOD.
FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway- TACS Assisted Steering Method
N ADDED THE ILLUSTRATION FOR TACSASSISTED STEERING METHOD.ILLUSTRATION ADDED
FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway- Cockpit Over Centerline Method
R MODIFIED THE ILLUSTRATION FORCOCKPIT OVER CENTERLINE METHOD.
Subject 4-5-5
90˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway R
FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway- Judgemental Oversteering Method
R MODIFIED THE ILLUSTRATION FORJUDGEMENTAL OVERSTEERINGMETHOD.
FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway- TACS Assisted Steering Method
N ADDED THE ILLUSTRATION FOR TACSASSISTED STEERING METHOD.ILLUSTRATION ADDED
FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway- Cockpit Over Centerline Method
R MODIFIED THE ILLUSTRATION FORCOCKPIT OVER CENTERLINE METHOD.
FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway- Judgemental Oversteering Method
R MODIFIED THE ILLUSTRATION FORJUDGEMENTAL OVERSTEERINGMETHOD.
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FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway- TACS Assisted Steering Method
N ADDED THE ILLUSTRATION FOR TACSASSISTED STEERING METHOD.ILLUSTRATION ADDED
FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway- Cockpit Over Centerline Method
R MODIFIED THE ILLUSTRATION FORCOCKPIT OVER CENTERLINE METHOD.
Section 4-7
Subject 4-7-0
Minimum Line-Up Distance Corrections R CROSS REFERENCED DOCUMENTARYUNIT ADDED/REVISED/DELETEDNOTE AMENDED
FIGURE Minimum Line-Up DistanceCorrections - 90˚ Turn on Runway Entry
R
FIGURE Minimum Line-Up DistanceCorrections - 180˚ Turn on Runway TurnPad
R
FIGURE Minimum Line-Up DistanceCorrections - 180˚ Turn on RunwayWidth
R
CHAPTER 5
Section 5-4
Subject 5-4-9
Potable Water Servicing R ADDED ”MAXIMUM” TO THE FILLINGPRESSURE FOR THE POTABLE WATERTANK.
Potable Water Servicing R ADDED ”MAXIMUM” TO THE FILLINGPRESSURE FOR THE POTABLE WATERTANK.
CHAPTER 7 R
Section 7-1
Subject 7-1-0
General Information R CROSS REFERENCED DOCUMENTARYUNIT ADDED/REVISED/DELETED
Section 7-2
Subject 7-2-0
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Landing Gear Footprint R
FIGURE 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
FIGURE Maximum Pavement Loads R
Section 7-4
Subject 7-4-0
Landing Gear Loading on Pavement R CROSS REFERENCED DOCUMENTARYUNIT ADDED/REVISED/DELETED
Section 7-5
Subject 7-5-0
Flexible Pavement Requirements - USArmy Corps of Engineers Design Method
R
Section 7-6
Subject 7-6-0
Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCNConversion
R
Section 7-7
Subject 7-7-0
Rigid Pavement Requirements - PortlandCement Association Design Method
R
Section 7-8
Subject 7-8-0
Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCNConversion
R
Section 7-9
Subject 7-9-0
Aircraft Classification Number - Flexibleand Rigid Pavements
R NOTE AMENDED
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FIGURE Aircraft Classification Number -ACN Table
R
FIGURE Aircraft Classification Number -ACN Table
R
Section 7-10 N
Subject 7-10-0 N
ACR/PCR Reporting System - Flexibleand Rigid Pavements
N
FIGURE ACR Table N ILLUSTRATION ADDED
FIGURE ACR Table N ILLUSTRATION ADDED
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LIST OF EFFECTIVE CONTENT
Revision No. 20 - Jul 01/21
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CHAPTER 1
Subject 1-1-0
Introduction Jan 01/17
Subject 1-2-1
Glossary Jan 01/17
CHAPTER 2
Subject 2-1-1
General Aircraft Characteristics Data Apr 01/20
Subject 2-2-0
General Aircraft Dimensions Jan 01/17
FIGURE General Aircraft Dimensions Jan 01/14
FIGURE General Aircraft Dimensions Jan 01/14
Subject 2-3-0
Ground Clearances Jan 01/17
FIGURE Ground Clearances R Jul 01/21
FIGURE Ground Clearances R Jul 01/21
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Ailerons -- Up R Jul 01/21
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Ailerons -- Down R Jul 01/21
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Spoilers -- Extended R Jul 01/21
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Leading Edge Slats -- Extended R Jul 01/21
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Trailing Edge Flaps -- Extended R Jul 01/21
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Flap Tracks -- Extended R Jul 01/21
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Flap Tracks -- Retracted R Jul 01/21
FIGURE Ground Clearances - Flap Tracks -- 1 + F R Jul 01/21
Subject 2-4-1
Interior Arrangements - Plan View Jan 01/17
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FIGURE Interior Arrangements - Plan View - Typical Configuration Jan 01/17
FIGURE Interior Arrangements - Plan View - Typical Configuration Jan 01/17
Subject 2-5-0
Interior Arrangements - Cross Section Jan 01/14
FIGURE Interior Arrangements - Cross Section - TypicalConfiguration
Jan 01/14
FIGURE Interior Arrangements - Cross Section - TypicalConfiguration
Jan 01/14
FIGURE Interior Arrangements - Cross Section - TypicalConfiguration
Jan 01/14
Subject 2-6-1
Lower Deck Cargo Compartments Oct 01/15
FIGURE Lower Deck Cargo Compartments - Location and Dimensions Jan 01/14
FIGURE Lower Deck Cargo Compartments - Loading Combinations Oct 01/15
FIGURE Lower Deck Cargo Compartments - Loading Combinations Oct 01/15
Subject 2-7-0
Door Clearances Oct 01/15
FIGURE Door Clearances - Door Identification Jul 01/18
FIGURE Door Clearances - Door Identification Jul 01/18
FIGURE Door Clearances - Forward Passenger/Crew Doors Oct 01/15
FIGURE Door Clearances - Mid Passenger/Crew Doors Oct 01/15
FIGURE Door Clearances - Mid Passenger/Crew Doors Oct 01/15
FIGURE Door Clearances - Emergency Exits Oct 01/15
FIGURE Door Clearances - Emergency Exits Oct 01/15
FIGURE Door Clearances - Aft Passenger/Crew Doors Oct 01/15
FIGURE Door Clearances - Forward Cargo Compartment Door Oct 01/15
FIGURE Door Clearances - Aft Cargo Compartment Door Oct 01/15
FIGURE Door Clearances - Bulk Cargo Compartment Door Oct 01/15
FIGURE Door Clearances - Radome Oct 01/15
FIGURE Door Clearances - Main and Center Landing Gear Doors Oct 01/15
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FIGURE Door Clearances - Main and Center Landing Gear Doors Oct 01/15
FIGURE Door Clearances - APU and Nose Landing Gear Doors Oct 01/15
FIGURE Door Clearances - APU and Nose Landing Gear Doors Oct 01/15
Subject 2-8-0
Escape Slides Oct 01/15
FIGURE Escape Slides - Location Oct 01/15
FIGURE Escape Slides - Location Oct 01/15
Subject 2-9-0
Landing Gear Maintenance Pits Jan 01/14
FIGURE Landing Gear Maintenance Pits - Maintenance Pit Envelopes Jan 01/14
FIGURE Landing Gear Maintenance Pits - Maintenance Pit Envelopes Jan 01/14
Landing Gear Jan 01/17
FIGURE Main Landing Gear - General Jan 01/14
FIGURE Centerline Landing Gear - General Jan 01/14
FIGURE Nose Landing Gear - General Jan 01/14
FIGURE Tow Truck Power Jan 01/17
Subject 2-10-0
Exterior Lighting Jan 01/17
FIGURE Exterior Lighting Jan 01/14
FIGURE Exterior Lighting Jan 01/14
Subject 2-11-0
Antennas and Probes Location Jan 01/14
FIGURE Antennas and Probes - Location Jan 01/14
FIGURE Antennas and Probes - Location Jan 01/14
Subject 2-12-0
Engine and Nacelle Jan 01/14
FIGURE Engine and Nacelle - Engine Dimensions - TRENT 500 Jan 01/14
FIGURE Engine and Nacelle - Nacelle Dimensions - TRENT 500 Jan 01/14
FIGURE Engine and Nacelle - Fan Cowls - TRENT 500 Jan 01/14
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FIGURE Engine and Nacelle - Thrust Reverser Cowls - TRENT 500 Jan 01/14
Subject 2-12-1
Auxiliary Power Unit Jan 01/14
FIGURE Auxiliary Power Unit - Access Doors Jan 01/14
Subject 2-13-0
Leveling, Symmetry and Alignment Jan 01/14
FIGURE Location of Leveling Points Jan 01/14
FIGURE Location of Leveling Points Jan 01/14
Subject 2-14-0
Jacking for Maintenance Jan 01/17
FIGURE Jacking for Maintenance - Jacking Points Location Jan 01/14
FIGURE Jacking for Maintenance - Jacking Points Location Jan 01/14
FIGURE Jacking for Maintenance - Forward Jacking Point Jan 01/14
FIGURE Jacking for Maintenance - Wing Jacking Points Jan 01/14
FIGURE Jacking for Maintenance - Auxiliary Jacking Point - SafetyStay
Jan 01/14
FIGURE Jacking for Maintenance - Jacking Dimensions Jan 01/14
FIGURE Jacking for Maintenance - Jacking Dimensions Jan 01/14
FIGURE Jacking for Maintenance - Load at the Aircraft JackingPoints
Jan 01/14
FIGURE Jacking for Maintenance - Load at the Aircraft JackingPoints
Jan 01/14
Subject 2-14-1
Jacking of the Landing Gear Oct 01/15
FIGURE Jacking of the Landing Gear - MLG Jacking Point Heights Jul 01/18
FIGURE Jacking of the Landing Gear - Jacking of the NLG Oct 01/15
FIGURE Jacking of the Landing Gear - CLG Jacking Point Heights Oct 01/15
FIGURE Jacking of the Landing Gear - NLG Jacking Point Loads -(WV 001)
Oct 01/15
FIGURE Jacking of the Landing Gear - NLG Jacking Point Loads -(WV 101)
Oct 01/15
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FIGURE Jacking of the Landing Gear - MLG Jacking Point Loads -(WV 001)
Oct 01/15
FIGURE Jacking of the Landing Gear - MLG Jacking Point Loads -(WV 101)
Oct 01/15
FIGURE Jacking of the Landing Gear - CLG Jacking Point Loads -(WV 001)
Oct 01/15
FIGURE Jacking of the Landing Gear - CLG Jacking Point Loads -(WV 101)
Oct 01/15
FIGURE Jacking of the Landing Gear - NLG Jacking Point Loads -(WV 001)
Oct 01/15
FIGURE Jacking of the Landing Gear - NLG Jacking Point Loads -(WV 101)
Oct 01/15
FIGURE Jacking of the Landing Gear - MLG Jacking Point Loads -(WV 001)
Oct 01/15
FIGURE Jacking of the Landing Gear - MLG Jacking Point Loads -(WV 101)
Oct 01/15
FIGURE Jacking of the Landing Gear - CLG Jacking Point Loads -(WV 001)
Oct 01/15
FIGURE Jacking of the Landing Gear - CLG Jacking Point Loads -(WV 101)
Oct 01/15
Subject 2-14-2
Support of Aircraft Jan 01/14
FIGURE Support of Aircraft - Location of Shoring Cradles Jan 01/14
FIGURE Support of Aircraft - Location of Shoring Cradles Jan 01/14
CHAPTER 3
Subject 3-1-0
General Information Oct 01/15
Subject 3-2-1
Payload / Range - ISA Conditions Oct 01/15
FIGURE Payload / Range - ISA Conditions - RB 211 TRENT 556engine
Oct 01/15
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FIGURE Payload / Range - ISA Conditions - RB 211 TRENT 553engine
Oct 01/15
Subject 3-3-1
Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA Conditions Oct 01/15
FIGURE Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA Conditions -- RB 211TRENT 556 engine
Oct 01/15
FIGURE Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA Conditions -- RB 211TRENT 553 engine
Oct 01/15
Subject 3-3-2
Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA +15˚C (+59˚F) Conditions Oct 01/15
FIGURE Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA +15˚C (+59˚F)Conditions -- RB 211 TRENT 556 engine
Oct 01/15
FIGURE Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA +15˚C (+59˚F)Conditions -- RB 211 TRENT 553 engine
Oct 01/15
Subject 3-4-1
Landing Field Length - ISA Conditions Oct 01/15
FIGURE Landing Field Length - ISA Conditions -- RB 211 TRENT556 engine
Oct 01/15
FIGURE Landing Field Length - ISA Conditions -- RB 211 TRENT553 engine
Oct 01/15
Subject 3-5-0
Final Approach Speed Jan 01/14
CHAPTER 4
Subject 4-1-0
General Information R Jul 01/21
Subject 4-2-0
Turning Radii R Jul 01/21
FIGURE Turning Radii - (Sheet 1) R Jul 01/21
FIGURE Turning Radii - (Sheet 1) R Jul 01/21
Subject 4-3-0
Minimum Turning Radii Jan 01/17
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FIGURE Minimum Turning Radii Jan 01/14
FIGURE Minimum Turning Radii Jan 01/14
Subject 4-4-0
Visibility from Cockpit in Static Position Jul 01/19
FIGURE Visibility from Cockpit in Static Position Jul 01/19
FIGURE Binocular Visibility Through Windows from Captain EyePosition
Jan 01/14
Subject 4-5-0
Runway and Taxiway Turn Paths N Jul 01/21
Subject 4-5-1
135˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway R Jul 01/21
FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway - Judgemental OversteeringMethod
R Jul 01/21
FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway - TACS Assisted SteeringMethod
R Jul 01/21
FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway - Cockpit Over CenterlineMethod
N Jul 01/21
FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway - Judgemental OversteeringMethod
R Jul 01/21
FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway - TACS Assisted SteeringMethod
R Jul 01/21
FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway - Cockpit Over CenterlineMethod
N Jul 01/21
Subject 4-5-2
90˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway R Jul 01/21
FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway - Judgemental OversteeringMethod
R Jul 01/21
FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway - TACS Assisted SteeringMethod
N Jul 01/21
FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway - Cockpit Over CenterlineMethod
R Jul 01/21
FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway - Judgemental OversteeringMethod
R Jul 01/21
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FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway - TACS Assisted SteeringMethod
N Jul 01/21
FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway - Cockpit Over CenterlineMethod
R Jul 01/21
Subject 4-5-3
180˚ Turn on a Runway R Jul 01/21
FIGURE 180˚ Turn on a Runway R Jul 01/21
FIGURE 180˚ Turn on a Runway R Jul 01/21
Subject 4-5-4
135˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway R Jul 01/21
FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway - JudgementalOversteering Method
R Jul 01/21
FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway - TACS Assisted SteeringMethod
N Jul 01/21
FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway - Cockpit Over CenterlineMethod
R Jul 01/21
FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway - JudgementalOversteering Method
R Jul 01/21
FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway - TACS Assisted SteeringMethod
N Jul 01/21
FIGURE 135˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway - Cockpit Over CenterlineMethod
R Jul 01/21
Subject 4-5-5
90˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway R Jul 01/21
FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway - Judgemental OversteeringMethod
R Jul 01/21
FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway - TACS Assisted SteeringMethod
N Jul 01/21
FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway - Cockpit Over CenterlineMethod
R Jul 01/21
FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway - Judgemental OversteeringMethod
R Jul 01/21
FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway - TACS Assisted SteeringMethod
N Jul 01/21
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FIGURE 90˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway - Cockpit Over CenterlineMethod
R Jul 01/21
Subject 4-6-0
Runway Holding Bay (Apron) Oct 01/15
FIGURE Runway Holding Bay (Apron) Oct 01/15
Subject 4-7-0
Minimum Line-Up Distance Corrections R Jul 01/21
FIGURE Minimum Line-Up Distance Corrections - 90˚ Turn onRunway Entry
R Jul 01/21
FIGURE Minimum Line-Up Distance Corrections - 180˚ Turn onRunway Turn Pad
R Jul 01/21
FIGURE Minimum Line-Up Distance Corrections - 180˚ Turn onRunway Width
R Jul 01/21
Subject 4-8-0
Aircraft Mooring Oct 01/15
FIGURE Aircraft Mooring Oct 01/15
CHAPTER 5
Subject 5-1-0
Aircraft Servicing Arrangements Jan 01/14
Subject 5-1-1
Symbols Used on Servicing Diagrams Jan 01/14
Subject 5-1-2
Typical Ramp Layout - Open Apron Jan 01/17
FIGURE Typical Ramp Layout - Open Apron Jan 01/14
FIGURE Typical Ramp Layout - Open Apron Jan 01/14
Subject 5-1-3
Typical Ramp Layout - Gate Jan 01/17
FIGURE Typical Ramp Layout - Gate Jan 01/14
FIGURE Typical Ramp Layout - Gate Jan 01/14
Subject 5-2-0
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Terminal Operations - Full Servicing Turn Round Time Oct 01/15
FIGURE Full Servicing Turn Round Time Chart Oct 01/15
Terminal Operations - Full Servicing Turn Round Time Oct 01/15
FIGURE Full Servicing Turn Round Time Chart Oct 01/15
Subject 5-3-0
Terminal Operations - Minimum Servicing Turn-Round Time Jan 01/14
FIGURE Minimum Servicing Turn-Round Time Jan 01/14
Terminal Operations - Minimum Servicing Turn-Round Time Jan 01/14
FIGURE Minimum Servicing Turn-Round Time Jan 01/14
Subject 5-4-1
Ground Service Connections Layout Oct 01/15
FIGURE Ground Service Connections Layout Oct 01/15
FIGURE Ground Service Connections Layout Oct 01/15
Subject 5-4-2
Grounding (Earthing) Points Oct 01/15
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Grounding (Earthing) Points Oct 01/15
Subject 5-4-3
Hydraulic Servicing Oct 01/15
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Green System Ground ServicePanel
Jan 01/14
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Blue System Ground ServicePanel
Jan 01/14
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Yellow System Ground ServicePanel
Jan 01/14
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - RAT Oct 01/15
Subject 5-4-4
Electrical Servicing Jan 01/17
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Electrical Service Panel Oct 01/15
Subject 5-4-5
Oxygen Servicing Jan 01/17
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FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Oxygen Servicing Oct 01/15
Subject 5-4-6
Fuel System Jul 01/18
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Refuel/Defuel Control Panel Oct 01/15
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Refuel/Defuel Coupling Oct 01/15
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Overpressure Protector andNACA Flame Arrestor - Wing
Oct 01/15
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Overpressure Protector andNACA Flame Arrestor - Trim Tank
Oct 01/15
Subject 5-4-7
Pneumatic Servicing Jan 01/17
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - LP and HP GroundConnectors
Jan 01/14
Subject 5-4-8
Oil Servicing Oct 01/15
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Engine Oil Tank - RR TRENT500 Series Engine
Oct 01/15
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - IDG Oil Tank - RR TRENT500 Series Engine
Oct 01/15
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Starter Oil Tank - RR TRENT500 Series Engine
Oct 01/15
APU Oil Servicing Oct 01/15
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - APU Oil Servicing Oct 01/15
Subject 5-4-9
Potable Water Servicing R Jul 01/21
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Potable-Water Ground ServicePanels
Oct 01/15
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Potable-Water Tanks Location Oct 01/15
Potable Water Servicing R Jul 01/21
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Potable-Water Ground ServicePanels
Oct 01/15
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Potable-Water Tanks Location Oct 01/15
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Waste Water Servicing Oct 01/15
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Waste Water Ground ServicePanel
Jan 01/14
FIGURE Ground Service Connections - Waste Tanks Location Oct 01/15
Subject 5-4-11
Cargo Control Panels Oct 01/15
FIGURE Forward Cargo Control Panels Oct 01/15
FIGURE Aft Cargo Control Panels Oct 01/15
Subject 5-5-0
Engine Starting Pneumatic Requirements Jan 01/14
FIGURE Engine Starting Pneumatic Requirements Jan 01/14
Subject 5-5-1
Low Ambient Temperatures Jan 01/14
FIGURE Engine Starting Pneumatic Requirements - Low AmbientTemperature -40˚C (-40˚F) -- RB 211 TRENT 500 series engine
Jan 01/14
Subject 5-5-2
Medium Ambient Temperatures Jan 01/14
FIGURE Engine Starting Pneumatic Requirements - Medium AmbientTemperature +15˚C (+59˚F) -- RB 211 TRENT 500 series engine
Jan 01/14
Subject 5-5-3
High Ambient Temperatures Jan 01/14
FIGURE Engine Starting Pneumatic Requirements - High AmbientTemperature +50˚C (+122˚F) -- RB 211 TRENT 500 series engine
Jan 01/14
Subject 5-6-0
Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements Oct 01/15
FIGURE Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements - Heating Oct 01/15
FIGURE Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements - Cooling Oct 01/15
Subject 5-7-0
Preconditioned Airflow Requirements Oct 01/15
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Subject 5-8-0
Ground Towing Requirements Jul 01/18
FIGURE Ground Towing Requirements Jan 01/14
Subject 5-9-0
De-Icing and External Cleaning Jan 01/17
CHAPTER 6
Subject 6-1-0
Engine Exhaust Velocities and Temperatures Jul 01/18
Subject 6-1-1
Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Ground Idle Power Jan 01/14
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities - Ground Idle Power - RR TRENT500 series engine
Jan 01/14
Subject 6-1-2
Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Ground Idle Power Jan 01/14
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Temperatures - Ground Idle Power - RRTRENT 500 series engine
Jan 01/14
Subject 6-1-3
Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Breakaway Power Jan 01/14
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities - Breakaway Power - RR TRENT500 series engine
Jan 01/14
Subject 6-1-4
Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Breakaway Power Jan 01/14
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Temperatures - Breakaway Power - RRTRENT 500 series engine
Jan 01/14
Subject 6-1-5
Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Takeoff Power Jan 01/14
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Velocities - Takeoff Power - RR TRENT 500series engine
Jan 01/14
Subject 6-1-6
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Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Takeoff Power Jan 01/14
FIGURE Engine Exhaust Temperatures - Takeoff Power - RR TRENT500 series engine
Jan 01/14
Subject 6-3-0
Danger Areas of Engines Aug 01/19
Subject 6-3-1
Ground Idle Power Oct 01/15
FIGURE Danger Areas of Engines - RR TRENT 500 series engine Jan 01/14
Subject 6-3-2
Breakaway Power Oct 01/15
FIGURE Danger Areas of Engines - RR TRENT 500 series engine Jan 01/14
Subject 6-3-3
Takeoff Power Oct 01/15
FIGURE Danger Areas of Engines - RR TRENT 500 series engine Jan 01/14
Subject 6-4-0
APU Exhaust Velocities and Temperatures Jan 01/14
Subject 6-4-1
APU - GARRETT Jan 01/14
FIGURE Exhaust Velocities and Temperatures - GARRETT GTCP331-600 (A)
Jan 01/14
CHAPTER 7
Subject 7-1-0
General Information R Jul 01/21
Subject 7-2-0
Landing Gear Footprint R Jul 01/21
FIGURE Landing Gear Footprint R Jul 01/21
FIGURE Landing Gear Footprint R Jul 01/21
Subject 7-3-0
Maximum Pavement Loads R Jul 01/21
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FIGURE Maximum Pavement Loads R Jul 01/21
FIGURE Maximum Pavement Loads R Jul 01/21
Subject 7-4-0
Landing Gear Loading on Pavement R Jul 01/21
Subject 7-5-0
Flexible Pavement Requirements - US Army Corps of EngineersDesign Method
R Jul 01/21
Subject 7-6-0
Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion R Jul 01/21
Subject 7-7-0
Rigid Pavement Requirements - Portland Cement Association DesignMethod
R Jul 01/21
Subject 7-8-0
Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion R Jul 01/21
Subject 7-9-0
Aircraft Classification Number - Flexible and Rigid Pavements R Jul 01/21
FIGURE Aircraft Classification Number - ACN Table R Jul 01/21
FIGURE Aircraft Classification Number - ACN Table R Jul 01/21
Subject 7-10-0
ACR/PCR Reporting System - Flexible and Rigid Pavements N Jul 01/21
FIGURE ACR Table N Jul 01/21
FIGURE ACR Table N Jul 01/21
CHAPTER 8
Subject 8-0-0
Scaled Drawings Jan 01/14
FIGURE Scaled Drawing Jan 01/17
FIGURE Scaled Drawing Jan 01/17
CHAPTER 10
Subject 10-0-0
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Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Oct 01/15
FIGURE Front Page Jan 01/17
FIGURE Highly Flammable and Hazardous Materials and Components Oct 01/15
FIGURE Batteries Location and Access Oct 01/15
FIGURE Crew Rest Compartments Location Jan 01/14
FIGURE Wheel/Brake Overheat - Wheel Safety Area Jan 01/14
FIGURE Composite Materials Location Jan 01/17
FIGURE Ground Lock Safety Devices Jan 01/14
FIGURE Emergency Evacuation Devices Oct 01/15
FIGURE Pax/Crew Doors and Emergency Exits Jan 01/14
FIGURE FWD and AFT Lower Deck Cargo Doors Jan 01/14
FIGURE Control Panels Jan 01/14
FIGURE APU Compartment Access Jan 01/14
FIGURE Ground Clearances Oct 01/15
FIGURE Structural Break-in Points Jan 01/14
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Oct 01/15
FIGURE Front Page Jan 01/17
FIGURE Highly Flammable and Hazardous Materials and Components Oct 01/15
FIGURE Batteries Location and Access Oct 01/15
FIGURE Crew Rest Compartments Location Jan 01/14
FIGURE Wheel/Brake Overheat - Wheel Safety Area Jan 01/14
FIGURE Composite Materials Location Jan 01/17
FIGURE Ground Lock Safety Devices Jan 01/14
FIGURE Emergency Evacuation Devices Oct 01/15
FIGURE Pax/Crew Doors and Emergency Exits Jan 01/14
FIGURE FWD and AFT Lower Deck Cargo Doors Jan 01/14
FIGURE Control Panels Jan 01/14
FIGURE APU Compartment Access Jan 01/14
FIGURE Ground Clearances Oct 01/15
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FIGURE Structural Break-in Points Jan 01/14
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 SCOPE
1-1-0 Purpose
1-2-1 Glossary
2 AIRCRAFT DESCRIPTION
2-1-1 General Aircraft Characteristics Data
2-2-0 General Aircraft Dimensions
2-3-0 Ground Clearances
2-4-1 Interior Arrangements - Plan View
2-5-0 Interior Arrangements - Cross Section
2-6-1 Lower Deck Cargo Compartments
2-7-0 Door Clearances
2-8-0 Escape Slides
2-9-0 Landing Gear
2-10-0 Exterior Lighting
2-11-0 Antennas and Probes Location
2-12-0 Engine and Nacelle
2-12-1 Auxiliary Power Unit
2-13-0 Levelling, symmetry and Alignment
2-14-0 Jacking for Maintenance
2-14-1 Jacking of the Landing Gear
2-14-2 Support of Aircraft
3 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE
3-1-0 General Information
3-2-1 Payload / Range - ISA Conditions
3-3-1 Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA Conditions
3-3-2 Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA +15˚C (+59˚F) Conditions
3-4-1 Landing Field Length - ISA Conditions
3-5-0 Final Approach Speed
4 GROUND MANEUVERING
4-1-0 General Information
4-2-0 Turning Radii
4-3-0 Minimum Turning Radii
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4-4-0 Visibility from Cockpit in Static Position
4-5-0 Runway and Taxiway Turn Paths
4-5-1 135˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway
4-5-2 90˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway
4-5-3 180˚ Turn on a Runway
4-5-4 135˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway
4-5-5 90˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway
4-6-0 Runway Holding Bay (Apron)
4-7-0 Minimum Line-Up Distance Corrections
4-8-0 Aircraft Mooring
5 TERMINAL SERVICING
5-1-0 Aircraft Servicing Arrangements
5-1-1 Symbols Used on Servicing Diagrams
5-1-2 Typical Ramp Layout - Open Apron
5-1-3 Typical Ramp Layout - Gate
5-2-0 Terminal Operations - Full Servicing
5-3-0 Terminal Operations - Transit
5-4-1 Ground Service Connections Layout
5-4-2 Grounding Points
5-4-3 Hydraulic System
5-4-4 Electrical System
5-4-5 Oxygen System
5-4-6 Fuel System
5-4-7 Pneumatic System
5-4-8 Oil System
5-4-9 Potable Water System
5-4-10 Waste Water System
5-4-11 Cargo Control Panels
5-5-0 Engine Starting Pneumatic Requirements
5-5-1 Low Ambient Temperatures
5-5-2 Medium Ambient Temperatures
5-5-3 High Ambient Temperatures
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
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6 OPERATING CONDITIONS
6-1-0 Engine Exhaust Velocities and Temperatures
6-1-1 Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Ground Idle Power
6-1-2 Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Ground Idle Power
6-1-3 Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Breakaway Power
6-1-4 Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Breakaway Power
6-1-5 Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Takeoff Power
6-1-6 Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Takeoff Power
6-3-0 Danger Areas of Engines
6-3-1 Ground Idle Power
6-3-2 Breakaway Power
6-3-3 Takeoff Power
6-4-0 APU Exhaust Velocities and Temperatures
6-4-1 APU
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 - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Design Method
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
7-9-0 ACN/PCN Reporting System - Flexible and Rigid Pavements
7-10-0 ACR/PCR Reporting System - Flexible And 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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**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Introduction
1. GeneralThe A340-500/-600 AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCEPLANNING (AC) manual is issued for the A340-500 and A340-600 basic versions to providenecessary data to airport operators, airlines and Maintenance/Repair Organizations (MRO) for airportand maintenance facilities planning.
This document is not customized and must not be used for training purposes.
The A340 is part of an integrated family sharing the same modern technology as the A330 andmaintaining the commonality that is integrated into the Airbus Fly-by-Wire family. It has undergonea program of continuous improvement and still delivers the value that airline customers expect, as theA340 has over 50 customers and operators with more than 350 A340s flying to over 150 airportsevery week.
The different models of the A340 family can carry from 250 to 440 passengers and are operating onsome of the world’s longest routes.
A stand-out benefit of the four-engine A340 is that it does not require any ETOPS certification. Thisallows quick start-up of long-haul operations. It also has good ’hot and high’ capability at airportsthat would be off-limits to other aircraft.
The A340 has one of the quietest and most comfortable cabins in the sky, with state-of-the-art LED(Light Emitting Diode) lighting, mood styles of lighting and AVOD IFE systems.
The A340 combines good capability, economics and passenger product in one package.
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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Glossary
1. List of Abbreviations
A/C Aircraft
ACN Aircraft Classification NumberAMM Aircraft Maintenance ManualAPU Auxiliary Power Unit
B/C Business Class
C/L Center Line
CBR California Bearing Ratio
CC Cargo Compartment
CG Center of Gravity
CKPT Cockpit
CLG Centerline Landing Gear
E Young’s Modulus
ELEC Electric, Electrical, Electricity
ESWL Equivalent Single Wheel Load
F/C First Class
FAA Federal Aviation AdministrationFDL Fuselage Datum Line
FR FrameFSTE Full Size Trolley Equivalent
FWD ForwardGPU Ground Power UnitGSE Ground Support Equipment
HYD Hydraulic
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation
IDG Integrated Drive Generator
ISA International Standard Atmosphere
L Radius of relative stiffnessLCN Load Classification NumberLD Load DeviceLD Lower DeckL/G Landing Gear
LH Left HandLPS Last Pax Seating
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MAC Mean Aerodynamic Chord
MAX MaximumMD Main DeckMIN MinimumMLG Main Landing Gear
NLG Nose Landing Gear
OAT Outside Air Temperature
PAX Passenger
PB/D Passenger Boarding/Deboarding
PBB Passenger Boarding Bridge
PCA Portland Cement AssociationPCN Pavement Classification NumberPRM Passenger with Reduced Mobility
RH Right Hand
ULD Unit Load DeviceUS United StatesWV Weight Variant
Y/C Economy Class
2. Design Weight Terminology- Maximum 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 Take-Off Weight (MTOW):Maximum weight for take-off as limited by aircraft strength and airworthiness requirements. (Thisis the 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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2-1-1 General Aircraft Characteristics Data
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
General Aircraft Characteristics Data
**ON A/C A340-600
1. The following table provides characteristics of A340-600 Models, these data are specific to eachWeight Variant:
Aircraft CharacteristicsWV000 WV001
Maximum Taxi Weight (MTW)Maximum Ramp Weight (MRW)
366 200 kg(807 333 lb)
369 200 kg(813 946 lb)
Maximum Take-Off Weight(MTOW)
365 000 kg(804 687 lb)
368 000 kg(811 301 lb)
Maximum Landing Weight (MLW)256 000 kg(564 383 lb)
259 000 kg(570 997 lb)
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight(MZFW)
242 000 kg(533 519 lb)
245 000 kg(540 132 lb)
195 010 l(51 516 US gal)Usable Fuel Capacity
(density = 0.785 kg/l) 153 082 kg(337 488 lb)
Aircraft CharacteristicsWV101 WV102 WV103
Maximum Taxi Weight (MTW)Maximum Ramp Weight (MRW)
381 200 kg(840 402 lb)
369 200 kg(813 946 lb)
366 200 kg(807 333 lb)
Maximum Take-Off Weight(MTOW)
380 000 kg(837 756 lb)
368 000 kg(811 301 lb)
365 000 kg(804 687 lb)
Maximum Landing Weight (MLW)265 000 kg(584 225 lb)
259 000 kg(570 997 lb)
265 000 kg(584 225 lb)
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight(MZFW)
251 000 kg(553 360 lb)
245 000 kg(540 132 lb)
251 000 kg(553 360 lb)
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Aircraft CharacteristicsWV101 WV102 WV103
198 139 l (1) - 208 939 l (2)(52 343 US gal (1) - 55 196 US gal (2))Usable Fuel Capacity
(density = 0.785 kg/l) 155 539 kg (1) - 164 017 kg (2)(342 905 lb (1) - 361 595 lb (2))
(1) Without forward ACT(2) With forward ACT
2. The following table provides characteristics of A340-600 Models, these data are common to eachWeight Variant:
Aircraft CharacteristicsStandard SeatingCapacity
384
Pressurized FuselageVolume (A/C nonequipped)
1 305 m3
(46 086 ft3)
Passenger CompartmentVolume
557 m3
(19 670 ft3)
Cockpit Volume12 m3
(424 ft3)
Usable Volume, FWD CC(Based on LD3)
104 m3
(3 672 ft3)
Usable Volume, AFT CC(Based on LD3)
78 m3
(2 754 ft3)
Usable Volume, Bulk CC19.7 m3
(695 ft3)
Water Volume, FWD CC143 m3
(5 050 ft3)
Water Volume, AFT CC102.3 m3
(3 612 ft3)
Water Volume, Bulk CC22.7 m3
(802 ft3)
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3. The following table provides characteristics of A340-500 Models, these data are specific to eachWeight Variant:
Aircraft CharacteristicsWV000 WV001 WV002 WV003 WV004
Maximum Taxi Weight(MTW)Maximum Ramp Weight(MRW)
369 200 kg(813 946 lb)
373 200 kg(822 765 lb)
373 200 kg(822 765 lb)
375 200 kg(827 174 lb)
375 200 kg(827 174 lb)
Maximum Take-Off Weight(MTOW)
368 000 kg(811 301 lb)
372 000 kg(820 119 lb)
372 000 kg(820 119 lb)
374 000 kg(824 529 lb)
374 000 kg(824 529 lb)
Maximum Landing Weight(MLW)
240 000 kg(529 109 lb)
243 000 kg(535 723 lb)
243 000 kg(535 723 lb)
231 000 kg(509 268 lb)
243 000 kg(535 723 lb)
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight(MZFW)
225 000 kg(496 040 lb)
230 000 kg(507 063 lb)
229 000 kg(504 858 lb)
218 000 kg(480 608 lb)
218 000 kg(480 608 lb)
214 808 l(56 746 US
gal)
215 108 l * - 223 078 l **(56 826 US gal * - 58 931
US gal **)
214 066 l * - 222 036 l **(56 550 US gal * - 58 656
US gal **)Usable Fuel Capacity(density = 0.785 kg/l)
168 624 kg(371 752 lb)
168 859 kg * - 175 116 kg**
(372 270 lb * - 386 065 lb**)
168 041 kg * - 174 298 kg**
(370 467 lb * - 384 261 lb** )
Aircraft CharacteristicsWV101 WV102 WV103
Maximum Taxi Weight(MTW)Maximum Ramp Weight(MRW)
381 200 kg(840 402 lb)
373 200 kg(822 765 lb)
373 200 kg(822 765 lb)
Maximum Take-Off Weight(MTOW)
380 000 kg(837 756 lb)
372 000 kg(820 119 lb)
372 000 kg(820 119 lb)
Maximum Landing Weight(MLW)
246 000 kg(542 337 lb)
243 000 kg(535 723 lb)
246 000 kg(542 337 lb)
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight(MZFW)
232 000 kg(511 472 lb)
230 000 kg(507 063 lb)
232 000 kg(511 472 lb)
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214 066 l * - 222 036 l**
(56 550 US gal * - 58656 US gal **)
216 622 l * - 223 210 l **(57 225 US gal * - 58 966 US gal **)
Usable Fuel Capacity(density = 0.785 kg/l) 168 041 kg * - 174 298
kg **(370 467 lb * - 384 261
lb **)
170 048 kg * - 175 219 kg **(374 892 lb * - 386 292 lb **)
* (Production model) RCT = 5 frames** (Optional model) RCT = 7 frames
4. The following table provides characteristics of A340-500 Models, these data are common to eachWeight Variant:
Aircraft CharacteristicsStandard Seating Capacity 313
Pressurized Fuselage Volume(A/C non equipped)
1 120 m3
(39 552 ft3)
Passenger CompartmentVolume
490 m3
(17 304 ft3)
Cockpit Volume12 m3
(424 ft3)
Usable Volume, FWD CC(Based on LD3)
78 m3
(2 754 ft3)
Usable Volume, AFT CC(Based on LD3)
52 m3
(1 836 ft3)
Usable Volume, Bulk CC19.7 m3
(695 ft3)
Water Volume, FWD CC107.1 m3
(3 782 ft3)
Water Volume, AFT CC73.9 m3
(2 610 ft3)
Water Volume, Bulk CC22.7 m3
(802 ft3)
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General Aircraft Dimensions
1. This section provides general aircraft dimensions.
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(28.31 ft)8.63 m
(28.15 ft)8.58 m
(206.82 ft)63.04 m
(241.01 ft)73.46 m
(245.31 ft)74.77 m
(21.59 ft)6.58 m
(129.46 ft)39.46 m − MLG
(131.92 ft)40.21 m − CLG
(18.5 ft)5.64 m
(28.87 ft)8.8 m
(10.17 ft)3.1 m
(208.17 ft)63.45 m
(74.11 ft)22.59 m
(3.87 ft)1.18 m
(35.04 ft)10.68 m
(41.37 ft)12.61 m
(61.48 ft)18.74 m
(126.44 ft)38.54 m
(2.66 ft)0.81 m
NOTE:RELATED TO AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE AND WEIGHT. F_AC_020200_1_0090101_01_01
General Aircraft Dimensions(Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-2-2-0-991-009-A01
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(89.63 ft)27.32 m
(111.38 ft)33.95 m
(165.26 ft)50.37 m
(154.3 ft)47.03 m
(239.27 ft)72.93 m
(247.24 ft)75.36 m
(8.76 ft)2.67 m
(7.97 ft)2.43 m
(24.67 ft)7.52 m
(39.96 ft)12.18 m
(35.63 ft)10.86 m
7.45 m(24.44 ft)
(46.
52ft)
14.1
8 m
17.6
2 m
(57.
81 ft
)
NOTE:RELATED TO AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE AND WEIGHT.
F_AC_020200_1_0090102_01_00
General Aircraft Dimensions(Sheet 2 of 2)
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(28.31 ft)8.63 m
(28.15 ft)8.58 m
(182.41 ft)55.6 m
(216.63 ft)66.03 m
(220.9 ft)67.33 m
(21.59 ft)6.58 m
(112.07 ft)34.16 m − MLG
(114.53 ft)34.91 m − CLG
(18.5 ft)5.64 m
(28.87 ft)8.8 m
(10.17 ft)3.1 m
(3.87 ft)1.18 m
(35.04 ft)10.68 m
(41.37 ft)12.61 m
(61.48 ft)18.74 m
(126.44 ft)38.54 m
(2.66 ft)0.81 m
(208.17 ft)63.45 m
(74.11 ft)22.59 m
NOTE:RELATED TO AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE AND WEIGHT. F_AC_020200_1_0100101_01_01
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NOTE:RELATED TO AIRCRAFT ATTITUDE AND WEIGHT.
(72.24 ft)22.02 m
(94.03 ft)28.66 m
(147.87 ft)45.07 m
(136.91 ft)41.73 m
(214.9 ft)65.5 m
(222.87 ft)67.93 m
(8.76 ft)2.67 m
(24.67 ft)7.52 m
(7.97 ft)2.43 m
(39.96 ft)12.18 m
(35.63 ft)10.86 m
7.45 m(24.44 ft)
(46.
52ft)
14.1
8 m
17.6
2 m
(57.
81 ft
)
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Ground Clearances
1. This section provides the height of various points of the aircraft, above the ground, for differentaircraft configurations.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 a mid CG,- An aircraft at Maximum Ramp Weight with a FWD CG and an AFT CG,- Aircraft on jacks, FDL at 7.20 m (23.62 ft).
NOTE : Passenger and cargo door ground clearances are measured from the center of the door silland from floor level.
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ENGINE/NACELLE
FUSELAGE
D1D2D3D4D5C1C2C3F1F2F3F4F5BFCPW1W2HTAPVTN1N2
4.604.824.965.125.502.703.313.401.992.172.477.818.271.665.727.565.968.397.0417.730.521.56
15.0815.8116.2716.7918.038.8610.8411.146.537.118.0925.6127.125.4618.7724.8119.5527.5423.1158.171.715.12
4.734.885.005.095.422.823.253.332.112.232.447.878.191.705.877.535.938.266.92
17.600.561.58
15.5316.0316.4016.6917.779.27
10.6610.926.937.337.9925.8326.865.57
19.2724.7019.4627.1022.7157.741.855.18
4.785.005.155.315.692.883.503.592.172.352.667.998.471.855.907.766.158.607.2517.930.711.75
15.6716.4116.9017.4218.689.4611.4911.797.127.718.7226.2227.776.0719.3525.4520.1828.2123.7858.842.325.75
7.037.037.087.037.255.095.145.194.384.384.3810.0210.023.788.209.467.889.988.6619.322.663.62
23.0723.0723.2423.0723.7816.7116.8617.0314.3714.3714.3732.8732.8712.4026.9031.0425.8732.7428.4163.398.73
11.89
WINGS
TAILPLANE
DOORS
A/C CONFIGURATIONMRW
FWD CG AFT CGm ft m ft
MID CGm ft m ft
176 000 kg(380 013 lb) A/C JACKED
FDL = 7.20 m (23.62 ft)
CP D1 D2
N1
D3
N2
D4 W2 W1 D5 AP
VT
F5 C3 C2 F3 BF F2 F4 C1 F1
HT
THE VALUES GIVEN IN THE TABLE DEPEND ON THE POSITION OFTHE CENTER OF GRAVITY (CG) AND ON THE AIRCRAFT WEIGHT.
NOTE:PASSENGER AND CARGO DOOR GROUND CLEARANCES ARE MEASUREDFROM THE CENTER OF THE DOOR SILL AND FROM FLOOR LEVEL.
F_AC_020300_1_0120101_01_04
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ENGINE/NACELLE
FUSELAGE
D1D2D3D4C1C2C3F1F2F3F4F5BFCPW1W2HTAPVTN1N2
4.534.755.085.582.653.363.461.942.102.107.748.351.635.637.626.018.537.18
17.380.481.56
14.8515.5816.6618.318.7011.0111.356.366.896.8925.3827.405.3618.4825.0119.7027.9723.5757.011.585.10
4.634.805.055.492.743.293.382.032.152.077.798.261.655.757.575.968.387.0517.230.511.55
15.1815.7416.5718.008.98
10.7911.096.647.046.79
25.5427.095.42
18.8624.8319.5627.4823.1256.531.665.10
4.764.965.275.752.883.533.632.162.312.297.958.521.845.877.816.198.687.3417.530.691.75
15.6116.2817.2818.869.4411.5911.927.107.587.51
26.0827.956.03
19.2525.6120.3128.4724.0857.512.255.75
7.037.037.037.255.095.145.194.384.384.0510.0210.023.788.209.467.889.968.6618.822.663.62
23.0723.0723.0723.7816.7116.8617.0314.3714.3713.3032.8732.8712.4026.9031.0425.8732.6828.4161.758.73
11.89
WINGS
TAILPLANE
DOORS
A/C CONFIGURATIONMRW
FWD CG AFT CGm ft m ft
MID CGm ft m ft
171 000 kg(376 990 lb) A/C JACKED
FDL = 7.20 m (23.62 ft)
CP D1 D2 D3 D4W2 W1 AP
VT HT
THE VALUES GIVEN IN THE TABLE DEPEND ON THE POSITION OFTHE CENTER OF GRAVITY (CG) AND ON THE AIRCRAFT WEIGHT.
NOTE:PASSENGER AND CARGO DOOR GROUND CLEARANCES ARE MEASUREDFROM THE CENTER OF THE DOOR SILL AND FROM FLOOR LEVEL.
N1 N2
F5 C2 F3C3 BF F2 F4 C1 F1
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m ft m ft m ft
A
B
C
MRWFWD CG
A/C IN MAINTENANCECONFIGURATION
MID CGDESCRIPTION
AILERON 1 INBD
AILERON 1 OUTBD
AILERON 2 INBD
20.33
20.63
20.38
6.20
6.29
6.21
6.00
6.09
6.02
19.68
19.99
19.75
5.99
6.07
6.00
19.64
19.92
19.68
AILERONS UP
MRWAFT CG
AILERON 2 OUTBD D 21.016.40 6.21 20.37 6.18 20.28
D C B A
THE VALUES GIVEN IN THE TABLE DEPEND ON THE POSITION OFTHE CENTER OF GRAVITY (CG) AND ON THE AIRCRAFT WEIGHT.
NOTE:
F_AC_020300_1_0130101_01_04
Ground ClearancesAilerons -- Up
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-013-A01
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D C B A
m ft m ft m ft
A
B
C
MRWFWD CG
A/C IN MAINTENANCECONFIGURATION
MID CGDESCRIPTION
AILERON 1 INBD
AILERON 1 OUTBD
AILERON 2 INBD
17.24
18.38
18.16
5.26
5.60
5.53
5.06
5.41
5.34
16.61
17.74
17.53
5.05
5.39
5.32
16.56
17.67
17.45
AILERONS DOWN
MRWAFT CG
AILERON 2 OUTBD D 19.385.91 5.71 18.74 5.68 18.65
THE VALUES GIVEN IN THE TABLE DEPEND ON THE POSITION OFTHE CENTER OF GRAVITY (CG) AND ON THE AIRCRAFT WEIGHT.
NOTE:
F_AC_020300_1_0240101_01_02
Ground ClearancesAilerons -- Down
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-024-A01
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m ft m ft m ft
B
C 5.75
5.89
5.87
5.56
5.70
5.68
5.57
5.70
5.68
18.88 18.25 18.26
19.33
19.26
18.70
18.63
18.70
18.63
SPOILERS EXTENDED
D
E
F
G
6.03
6.16
5.84
5.97
5.84
5.96
19.79 19.16 19.16
20.20 19.57 19.55
A 4.78
5.29
4.58
5.10
4.59
5.10
15.67 15.04 15.05
17.36 16.74 16.75
MRWAFT CG
MRWFWD CG
A/C IN MAINTENANCECONFIGURATION
MID CG
SPOILER 1 OUTBD
SPOILER 2 INBD
SPOILER 2 OUTBD
SPOILER 3 INBD
SPOILER 3/4
SPOILER 6 OUTBD
SPOILER 1 INBD
DESCRIPTION
J 6.35 6.16 6.1520.84 20.21 20.17
SPOILER 4/5
H 6.27 6.07 6.0620.56 19.93 19.90SPOILER 5/6
ABCDEFGHJ
THE VALUES GIVEN IN THE TABLE DEPEND ON THE POSITION OFTHE CENTER OF GRAVITY (CG) AND ON THE AIRCRAFT WEIGHT.
NOTE:
F_AC_020300_1_0250101_01_02
Ground ClearancesSpoilers -- Extended
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-025-A01
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m ft m ft m ft
B
C 4.34
4.66
4.91
4.14
4.46
4.72
4.15
4.46
4.71
14.25 13.58 13.63
15.29
16.12
14.64
15.47
14.64
15.46
LEADING EDGE SLATS EXTENDED
D
E
F
G
5.14
5.22
4.94
5.02
4.93
5.01
16.85 16.21 16.17
17.12 16.48 16.44
A 3.58
4.31
3.37
4.11
3.40
4.12
11.74 11.06 11.15
14.14 13.47 13.53
MRWAFT CG
MRWFWD CG
A/C IN MAINTENANCECONFIGURATION
MID CG
SLAT 1 OUTBD
SLAT 2 INBD
SLAT 2/3
SLAT 3/4
SLAT 4 OUTBD
SLAT 6/7
SLAT 1 INBD
DESCRIPTION
J 5.61 5.42 5.3918.39 17.78 17.68
SLAT 5 INBD
H 5.41 5.22 5.2017.75 17.12 17.05SLAT 5/6
SLAT 7 OUTBD K 5.91 5.73 5.6819.39 18.79 18.65
A B C D E F G H J K
THE VALUES GIVEN IN THE TABLE DEPEND ON THE POSITION OFTHE CENTER OF GRAVITY (CG) AND ON THE AIRCRAFT WEIGHT.
NOTE:
F_AC_020300_1_0260101_01_02
Ground ClearancesLeading Edge Slats -- Extended
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-026-A01
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m ft m ft m ft
A
B
C
MRWFWD CG
A/C IN MAINTENANCECONFIGURATION
MID CGDESCRIPTION
FLAP 1 INBD
FLAP 1 OUTBD
FLAP 2 INBD
9.06
12.99
12.95
2.76
3.96
3.95
2.57
3.77
3.76
8.43
12.36
12.32
2.57
3.76
3.75
8.43
12.35
12.31
FLAP EXTENDED
MRWAFT CG
FLAP 2 OUTBD D 15.804.82 4.62 15.17 4.61 15.11
D C B A
THE VALUES GIVEN IN THE TABLE DEPEND ON THE POSITION OFTHE CENTER OF GRAVITY (CG) AND ON THE AIRCRAFT WEIGHT.
NOTE:
F_AC_020300_1_0270101_01_02
Ground ClearancesTrailing Edge Flaps -- Extended
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-027-A01
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m ft m ft m ft
A
B
C
MRWFWD CG
A/C IN MAINTENANCECONFIGURATION
MID CGDESCRIPTION
FLAP TRACK 2
FLAP TRACK 3
FLAP TRACK 4
9.12
10.66
11.34
2.78
3.25
3.46
2.59
3.06
3.27
8.50
10.03
10.71
2.58
3.05
3.25
8.47
10.00
10.67
FLAP TRACKS EXTENDED
MRWAFT CG
FLAP TRACK 5 D 12.213.72 3.53 11.58 3.51 11.52
D C B A
THE VALUES GIVEN IN THE TABLE DEPEND ON THE POSITION OFTHE CENTER OF GRAVITY (CG) AND ON THE AIRCRAFT WEIGHT.
NOTE:
F_AC_020300_1_0280101_01_02
Ground ClearancesFlap Tracks -- Extended
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-028-A01
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m ft m ft m ft
A
B
C
MRWFWD CG
A/C IN MAINTENANCECONFIGURATION
MID CGDESCRIPTION
FLAP TRACK 2
FLAP TRACK 3
FLAP TRACK 4
FLAP TRACK 5
FLAP TRACK 2
FLAP TRACK 3
FLAP TRACK 4
FLAP TRACK 5
12.60
14.16
14.30
3.84
4.31
4.36
3.65
4.12
4.17
11.97
13.53
13.67
FLAP TRACKS RETRACTED
MRWAFT CG
D 15.654.77 4.58 15.01
AIRCRAFTTYPE
A340−600
A
B
C
12.66
14.20
14.35
3.86
4.33
4.37
3.67
4.13
4.18
12.03
13.57
13.71
3.65
4.12
4.16
11.96
13.52
13.66
D 15.744.80 4.61 15.13 4.58 15.01
A340−500
3.65
4.13
4.17
11.97
13.54
13.69
4.56 14.97
D C B A
THE VALUES GIVEN IN THE TABLE DEPEND ON THE POSITION OFTHE CENTER OF GRAVITY (CG) AND ON THE AIRCRAFT WEIGHT.
NOTE:
F_AC_020300_1_0310101_01_01
Ground ClearancesFlap Tracks -- Retracted
FIGURE-2-3-0-991-031-A01
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m ft m ft m ft
A
B
C
MRWFWD CG
A/C IN MAINTENANCECONFIGURATION
MID CGDESCRIPTION
FLAP TRACK 2
FLAP TRACK 3
FLAP TRACK 4
FLAP TRACK 5
FLAP TRACK 2
FLAP TRACK 3
FLAP TRACK 4
FLAP TRACK 5
11.38
12.93
13.09
3.47
3.94
3.99
3.28
3.75
3.80
10.76
12.30
12.47
FLAP TRACKS 1+F
MRWAFT CG
D 13.784.20 4.21 13.81
AIRCRAFTTYPE
A340−600
A
B
C
11.45
12.99
13.12
3.49
3.96
4.00
3.30
3.76
3.81
10.83
12.34
12.50
3.28
3.75
3.79
10.76
12.30
12.43
D 14.534.43 4.24 13.91 4.21 13.81
A340−500
3.28
3.76
3.80
10.76
12.34
12.47
4.19 13.75
D C B A
THE VALUES GIVEN IN THE TABLE DEPEND ON THE POSITION OFTHE CENTER OF GRAVITY (CG) AND ON THE AIRCRAFT WEIGHT.
NOTE:
F_AC_020300_1_0340101_01_01
Ground ClearancesFlap Tracks -- 1 + F
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2-4-1 Interior Arrangements - Plan View
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Interior Arrangements - Plan View
1. This section provides the typical interior configuration.
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FWD PASSENGER/CREW DOOR 1 LH
ATTENDANT SEATVCC VIDEO
LAVATORY
COAT STOWAGE
FWD PASSENGER/CREW DOOR 1 RH
GALLEY
ATTENDANT SEAT
LAVATORY
FIRST CLASS SEATS
BUSINESSCLASS SEATS
COAT STOWAGE
ATTENDANT SEAT
MID PASSENGER/CREW DOOR 2 RH
LAVATORYLAVATORY
ECONOMYCLASS SEATS
EMERGENCY EXITDOOR 3 RHLAVATORY
ATTENDANT SEATATTENDANT SEAT
ECONOMYCLASS SEATS
LAVATORY
AFT PASSENGER/CREW DOOR 4 LH
AFT PASSENGER/CREW DOOR 4 RH
GALLEY
STOWAGEGALLEYGALLEY
STOWAGE
STOWAGEATTENDANT SEAT
ATTENDANT SEAT ATTENDANT SEAT
54 BUSINESS CLASS SEATS
314 ECONOMY CLASS SEATS
ATTENDANT SEATS 12
COAT STOWAGES 3
GALLEYS 10
PASSENGER SEATS (380 TOTAL)
12 FIRST CLASS SEATS
LAVATORIES 11
STOWAGES 3
VCC VIDEO 1
COAT STOWAGE
MID PASSENGER/CREW DOOR 2 LH
EMERGENCY EXITDOOR 3 LH
GALLEY
GALLEY
GALLEY
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36 BUSINESS CLASS SEATS
265 ECONOMY CLASS SEATS
ATTENDANT SEATS 12
COAT STOWAGES 2
GALLEYS 11
PASSENGER SEATS (313 TOTAL)
12 FIRST CLASS SEATS
LAVATORIES 10
STOWAGES 3
VCC VIDEO 1
VCC VIDEO
GALLEY
ATTENDANT SEAT
FWD PASSENGER/CREW DOOR 1 RH
LAVATORY
FIRST CLASS SEATS
FWD PASSENGER/CREW DOOR 1 LH
ATTENDANT SEAT
LAVATORY
COAT STOWAGE
BUSINESSCLASS SEATS
MID PASSENGER/CREW DOOR 2 LH
LAVATORY
GALLEY
ATTENDANT SEATMID PASSENGER/CREW DOOR 2 RH
COAT STOWAGEATTENDANT SEAT
LAVATORYGALLEY
ECONOMYCLASS SEATS
EMERGENCY EXITDOOR 3 RHLAVATORY
ATTENDANT SEAT
LAVATORY
EMERGENCY EXITDOOR 3 LH
ECONOMYCLASS SEATS
AFT PASSENGER/CREW DOOR 4 LH
STOWAGEGALLEY
ATTENDANT SEAT
GALLEYGALLEY
AFT PASSENGER/CREW DOOR 4 RH
ATTENDANT SEAT
STOWAGE
GALLEY
STOWAGEATTENDANT SEAT
LAVATORY
F_AC_020401_1_0070101_01_01
Interior Arrangements - Plan ViewTypical Configuration
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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 of A340-500/-600 models.
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1006 mm(39.61 in)
450 mm(17.72 in)
2462 mm(96.93 in)
5287 mm(208.15 in)
1827
mm
(71.
92 in
)
1650
mm
(64.
96 in
)
1006 mm(39.61 in)
128.8 mm(5.07 in)
2402 mm(94.56 in)
2222 mm(87.48 in)
1371.6 mm(54.00 in)
533.4 mm(21.00 in)
1371.6 mm(54.00 in)
F_AC_020500_1_0030101_01_00
Interior Arrangements - Cross SectionTypical Configuration
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1783 mm(70.20 in)
2401 mm(94.52 in)1006 mm
(39.61 in)450 mm
(17.72 in)
2462 mm(96.93 in)
5287 mm(208.15 in)
1827
mm
(71.
92 in
)
1650
mm
(64.
96 in
)
1006 mm(39.61 in)
128.8 mm(5.07 in)
1371.6 mm(54.00 in)
533.4 mm(21.00 in)
1371.6 mm(54.00 in)
F_AC_020500_1_0040101_01_00
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482.6 mm(19.00 in)
1006 mm(39.61 in)
450 mm(17.72 in)
2462 mm(96.93 in)
5287 mm(208.15 in)
1783 mm(70.20 in)
2401 mm(94.52 in)
1827
mm
(71.
92 in
)
1650
mm
(64.
96 in
)
1054.1 mm(41.50 in)
503 mm(19.80 in)
503 mm(19.80 in)
135.2 mm(5.32 in)
(41.50 in)1054.1 mm
F_AC_020500_1_0050101_01_00
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2-6-1 Lower Deck Cargo Compartments
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Lower Deck Cargo Compartments
1. This section provides the following data about lower deck cargo compartments:- Location and dimensions- Loading combinations.
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LOWER DECKFWD CARGO
COMPARTMENT
LOWER DECKAFT CARGO
COMPARTMENT
LOWER DECKBULK CARGO
COMPARTMENT
2.75 m(9.02 ft)
2.78 m(9.12 ft)
0.95 m(3.12 ft)
20.3 m(66.6 ft)
15.27 m(50.1 ft)
4.04 m(13.25 ft)
A340−600
15.1 m(49.54 ft)
10.37 m(34.02 ft)
4.04 m(13.25 ft)
A340−500
FR20 FR39.1 FR53.2 FR65 FR73
NOTE:APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS DEPENDING ON AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION.
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18 LD3 60.4 in X 61.5 in 12 LD3 60.4 in X 61.5 in
6 PALLETS 96 in X 125 in
6 PALLETS 88 in X 125 in
4 PALLETS 96 in X 125 in
4 PALLETS 88 in X 125 in
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24 LD3 60.4 in X 61.5 in
8 PALLETS 96 in X 125 in
8 PALLETS 88 in X 125 in
18 LD3 60.4 in X 61.5 in
6 PALLETS 96 in X 125 in
6 PALLETS 88 in X 125 in
F_AC_020601_1_0080201_01_02
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2-7-0 Door Clearances
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Door Clearances
1. This section provides door location, identification and clearances.
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DOOR 1L DOOR 2L DOOR 3L DOOR 4L
DOOR 4RDOOR 3R DOOR 1RDOOR 2R
BULK CARGOCOMPARTMENT
DOOR
FWD CARGOCOMPARTMENT
DOOR AFT CARGOCOMPARTMENT
DOOR
F_AC_020700_1_0100101_01_01
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54.14 m(177.62 ft)
37.67 m(123.59 ft)
18.61 m(61.06 ft)
5.85 m(19.19 ft)
50.53 m(165.78 ft)
9.53 m(31.27 ft)
47.55 m(156 ft)
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DOOR 1LDOOR 2L
OVERWING EXITDOOR L DOOR 3L DOOR 4L
DOOR 4R DOOR 3RDOOR 1RDOOR 2R
OVERWING EXITDOOR R
BULK CARGOCOMPARTMENT
DOOR
FWD CARGOCOMPARTMENT
DOOR AFT CARGO
COMPARTMENTDOOR
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61.58 m(202.03 ft)
47.46 m(155.71 ft)
34.09 m(111.84 ft)
23.91 m(78.44 ft)5.85 m
(19.19 ft)
57.96 m(190.16 ft)
9.53 m(31.27 ft)
54.98 m(180.38 ft)
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3.30 m(10.83 ft)
CLEARANCELIMIT
CRITICAL
SEECHAPTER
2−3
1.93 m(6.33 ft)
3.00 m(9.84 ft)
5.85 m(19.19 ft)
1.07 m(3.51 ft)0.64 m
(2.10 ft)
2.43 m(7.97 ft)
0.05 m(0.16 ft)
0.75 m(2.46 ft)
F_AC_020700_1_0410101_01_00
Door ClearancesForward Passenger/Crew Doors
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2.43 m(7.97 ft)
0.75 m(2.46 ft)
1.07 m(3.51 ft)
0.05 m(0.16 ft)
3.40 m(11.16 ft)
SEECHAPTER
2−3
18.61 m(61.06 ft)
(FROM NOSE)
(TOP OF FLOOR)
1.93 m(6.33 ft)
0.64 m(2.10 ft)
A A
FWD
3.41 m(11.19 ft)
A
A
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1.93 m(6.33 ft)
A A
(TOP OF FLOOR)
0.64 m(2.10 ft)
3.41 m(11.19 ft)
0.75 m(2.46 ft)
0.75 m(2.46 ft)
FWD
SEECHAPTER
2−3
1.07 m(3.51 ft)
2.43 m(7.97 ft)
(FROM NOSE)
(FROM NOSE)
3.40 m(11.16 ft)
0.05 m(0.16 ft)
47.46 m(155.71 ft)
23.91 m(78.44 ft)
1.07 m(3.51 ft)
2.43 m(7.97 ft)
A
A
4.85 m(15.91 ft)
A
A
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SEE
2−3CHAPTER
37.67 m(123.59 ft)(FROM NOSE)
1.66 m(5.45 ft)
3.24 m(10.63 ft)
0.42 m(1.38 ft)
A A
0.03 m(0.10 ft)
A
A
0.52 m(1.71 ft)
1.46 m(4.79 ft)
CL
0.61 m(2.00 ft)
F_AC_020700_1_0440101_01_00
Door ClearancesEmergency Exits
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SEE
2−3CHAPTER
34.09 m(111.84 ft)(FROM NOSE)
1.66 m(5.45 ft)
0.38 m(1.25 ft)
3.20 m(10.50 ft)
A A
0.10 m(0.33 ft)
A
A
0.50 m(1.64 ft)
1.47 m(4.82 ft)
CL
0.61 m(2.00 ft)
F_AC_020700_1_0450101_01_00
Door ClearancesEmergency Exits
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CL
A A
0.05 m(0.16 ft)
A340−600: 61.58 m (202.03 ft)A340−500: 54.14 m (177.62 ft)
3.00 m(9.84 ft)
0.64 m(2.10 ft)
1.99 m(6.53 ft)
1.07 m(3.51 ft)
2.43 m(7.97 ft)
0.75 m(2.46 ft)
CRITICALCLEARANCE
LIMIT
SEE
2−3CHAPTER
(FROM NOSE)
A
A
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CL
A A
2.70 m(8.86 ft)
9.53 m(31.27 ft)
FWD
(FROM NOSE)
5.27 m(17.29 ft)
A
A
2.04 m(6.69 ft)
1.70 m(5.58 ft)
SEECHAPTER
2−3
F_AC_020700_1_0470101_01_00
Door ClearancesForward Cargo Compartment Door
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A A
2.72 m(8.92 ft)
A
A
A340−500: 47.55 m (156.00 ft)A340−600: 54.98 m (180.38 ft)
(FROM NOSE)
CL
5.19 m(17.03 ft)
1.92 m(6.30 ft) 1.68 m
(5.51 ft)
FWD
SEECHAPTER
2−3
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A
A
0.95 m(3.12 ft) 1.11 m
(3.64 ft)
(FROM NOSE)A340−500: 50.53 m (165.78 ft)A340−600: 57.96 m (190.16 ft)
SEECHAPTER
2−3
FWD
1.41 m(4.63 ft)
A A
1.07 m(3.51 ft)
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1.32 m(4.33 ft)
1.25 m(4.10 ft)
67?
1.65 m(5.41 ft)
FR1
F_AC_020700_1_0500101_01_00
Door ClearancesRadome
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GROUND LINE
A/C
C L
A
A340−500: 31.31 m (102.72 ft)
3.16 m(10.37 ft)
0.05 m(0.16 ft)
1.10 m(3.61 ft)
2.58 m(8.46 ft)
MAX. 0.37 m (1.21 ft)MIN. 0.17 m (0.56 ft)
LH SHOWNRH SYMMETRICAL
NOTE:DEPENDING ON CG POSITION AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHT.01
01
2.30 m(7.55 ft)
A
3.96 m(12.99 ft)
81?90?
1.02 m(3.35 ft)
F_AC_020700_1_0510101_01_00
Door ClearancesMain and Center Landing Gear Doors
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ALH SHOWN
RH SYMMETRICALNOTE:
DEPENDING ON CG POSITION AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHT.01
A340−600: 36.71 m (120.44 ft)
GROUND LINE
A/C
C L
3.16 m(10.37 ft)
0.05 m(0.16 ft)
1.10 m(3.61 ft)
2.58 m(8.46 ft)
MAX. 0.37 m (1.21 ft)MIN. 0.17 m (0.56 ft) 01
2.30 m(7.55 ft)
A
3.96 m(12.99 ft)
81?90?
1.02 m(3.35 ft)
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FR94 FR98
FWD
MAX. 2.18 m (7.15 ft)MIN. 1.93 m (6.33 ft) MAX. 1.65 m (5.41 ft)
MIN. 1.41 m (4.63 ft)
NOTE:DEPENDING ON CG POSITION AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHT.01
01
01
0101
MAX = 6.11 m (20.05 ft)MIN = 5.82 m (19.09 ft)
MAX. 6.91 m (22.67 ft)MIN. 6.62 m (21.72 ft)
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FR94
NOTE:DEPENDING ON CG POSITION AND AIRCRAFT WEIGHT.
FWD
MAX. 6.03 m (19.78 ft)MIN. 5.71 m (18.73 ft)
MAX. 6.82 m (22.38 ft)MIN. 6.50 m (21.33 ft)
MAX. 1.67 m (5.48 ft)MIN. 1.43 m (4.69 ft)
MAX. 2.2 m (7.23 ft)MIN. 1.96 m (6.43 ft) 01
01
01
01
01
FR98
F_AC_020700_1_0540101_01_00
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2-8-0 Escape Slides
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Escape Slides
1. GeneralThis section provides the location of the cabin escape facilities and their related clearances.
**ON A/C A340-500
2. LocationEscape facilities are provided at the following locations:
A. Door Escape Facility- One dual lane escape slide-raft at each passenger/crew door (total six)- One single lane escape slide at each emergency exit door (total two).The slides are installed in a container in the lower part of the door.
**ON A/C A340-600
3. LocationEscape facilities are provided at the following locations:
A. Door Escape Facility- One dual lane escape slide-raft at each passenger/crew door (total six)- One dual lane escape slide-raft at each emergency exit door (total two).The slides are installed in a container in the lower part of the door.
B. Off-Wing Escape Facility- One single lane escape slide at each overwing emergency-exit door (total two).The escape slide is installed in the left and right belly fairing above, and AFT of the wingtrailing edge, between FR53.2 and FR53.4.
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FWD CABIN DUAL−LANEESCAPE SLIDE/RAFT
MID CABIN DUAL−LANEESCAPE SLIDE/RAFT
AFT CABIN DUAL−LANEESCAPE SLIDE/RAFT
COCKPITESCAPE ROPE
EMERGENCY EXITSINGLE−LANEESCAPE SLIDE
NOTE:LH SHOWN, RH SYMMETRICAL. F_AC_020800_1_0050101_01_01
Escape SlidesLocation (Sheet 1 of 2)
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GR
ID E
QU
ALS
1 m
(3.
28 ft
) IN
RE
ALI
TY
0 −3
−6
−9
−1
2
−1
5
−2
1
−1
8
−2
4
−2
7
−3
0
−3
3
EM
ER
GE
NC
Y D
ES
CE
NT
TH
RO
UG
H T
HE
WIN
DO
W O
PE
NIN
G W
ITH
TH
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SC
AP
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OP
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EM
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GE
NC
Y E
VA
CU
AT
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NO
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:−
LH
SH
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N, R
H S
YM
ME
TR
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L.−
DIM
EN
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AR
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PP
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AT
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COCKPITESCAPE ROPE
FWD CABIN DUAL−LANEESCAPE SLIDE/RAFT
MID CABIN DUAL−LANEESCAPE SLIDE/RAFT
EMERGENCY EXITDUAL−LANE
ESCAPE SLIDE/RAFT
AFT CABIN DUAL−LANEESCAPE SLIDE/RAFT
OFFWING SINGLE−LANEESCAPE SLIDE
NOTE:LH SHOWN, RH SYMMETRICAL. F_AC_020800_1_0050201_01_01
Escape SlidesLocation (Sheet 1 of 2)
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GR
ID E
QU
ALS
1 m
(3.
28 ft
) IN
RE
ALI
TY
0 −3
−6
−9
−1
2
−1
5
−2
1
−1
8
−2
4
−2
7
−3
0
−3
3
EM
ER
GE
NC
Y D
ES
CE
NT
TH
RO
UG
H T
HE
WIN
DO
W O
PE
NIN
G W
ITH
TH
E E
SC
AP
E R
OP
E
EM
ER
GE
NC
Y E
VA
CU
AT
ION
NO
TE
:−
LH
SH
OW
N, R
H S
YM
ME
TR
ICA
L.−
DIM
EN
SIO
NS
AR
E A
PP
RO
XIM
AT
E.
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2-9-0 Landing Gear
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Landing Gear Maintenance Pits
1. General
The minimum maintenance pit envelopes for the main landing gear shock absorber removal are shownin Figures 1 and 2.
All dimensions shown are minimum dimensions with zero clearances.
The dimensions for the pits have been determined for these design factors:- The length and width of the pits allow the gear to rotate as the weight is taken off the landing
gear- The depth of the pits allow the shock absorber to be removed when all the weight is taken off the
landing gear.
Dimensions for elevators and associated mechanisms must be added to those in Figures 1 and 2.
A. Elevators
These can be either mechanical or hydraulic. Elevators are used to:- permit easy movement of persons and equipment around the main landing gears- to lift and remove landing gear assemblies out of the pits.
B. Jacking
The aircraft must be in position over the pits to put the gear on the elevators. Jacks must beinstalled and engaged with all the jacking points (Ref. Section 2-14 for Jacking).Jacks must support the total aircraft weight, i.e. when the landing gears do not touch theelevators on retraction/extension tests.When tripod support jacks are used, the tripod-base circle radius must be limited because thelocations required for positioning the jacks are close to the sides of the pits.
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FR
ON
T O
F N
OS
E R
AD
OM
E
FO
RW
AR
D J
AC
KIN
G P
OIN
T
WIN
G J
AC
KIN
G P
OIN
T
AIR
CR
AF
T C
EN
TE
R L
INE
WIN
G J
AC
KIN
G P
OIN
T
3.34
m(1
0.96
ft)
8.44
m(2
7.69
ft)
3.89
m(1
2.76
ft)
6.31
m(2
0.7
ft)
5.34
m(1
7.52
ft)
41.5
9 m
(136
.45
ft)
39.0
1 m
(127
.99
ft)
32.8
9 m
(107
.91
ft)
3.55
m(1
1.65
ft)
NO
TE
:E
NV
ELO
PE
S S
HO
WN
WIT
H Z
ER
O C
LEA
RA
NC
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SID
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DG
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F T
IRE
S.
F_AC_020900_1_0050101_01_00
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MA
IN L
AN
DIN
G G
EA
R
7.2
m(2
3.62
ft)
FU
SE
LAG
E H
OR
IZO
NT
AL
DA
TU
M
(126
.71
ft)38
.62
m
40.4
7 m
(132
.78
ft)
FR
ON
T O
F N
OS
E R
AD
OM
E
6.58
m(2
1.59
ft)
0.98
m
0.86
m
2.01
m(6
.59
ft)
2. IN
BO
AR
D E
DG
E O
F P
IT D
EF
INE
D B
Y T
HE
PO
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OF
TH
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AIR
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DO
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GE
OF
PIT
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GR
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3. D
EP
TH
OF
TH
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IT IS
TH
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AM
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S A
340−
300
ME
AS
UR
ED
FR
OM
TH
E F
US
ELA
GE
HO
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TA
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AT
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.4.
NO
PIT
IS R
EQ
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FO
R N
OS
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AN
DIN
G G
EA
R O
R C
EN
TE
R L
AN
DIN
G G
EA
R.
NO
TE
:
(3.2
2 ft)
(2.8
2 ft)
F_AC_020900_1_0050102_01_00
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3.34
m(1
0.96
ft)
8.44
m(2
7.69
ft)
3.89
m(1
2.76
ft)
6.31
m(2
0.7
ft)
5.34
m(1
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Landing Gear
1. General
The aircraft has:- Two Main Landing Gears (MLG) with four wheel bogie assembly and related doors,- A Centerline Landing Gear (CLG) with four wheel bogie assembly and related doors,- A Nose Landing Gear (NLG) with twin wheel assembly and related doors.
The main landing gears are located under each wing and retract sideways towards the fuselagecenterline.The centerline landing gear is located on the belly and retract forward into a bay in the fuselage.The nose landing gear retracts forward into a fuselage compartment below the cockpit.The retraction and extension of the landing gears and landing gear doors are operated hydraulicallyand mechanically. The control, sequence and indication are electrical.In abnormal operation, the landing gears can be extended by gravity.
For the dimensions of the landing gear footprint and tire size, refer to 07-02-00.
2. Main Landing Gear and Doors
Each MLG has a leg assembly and a four-wheel bogie beam. The MLG leg includes a shorteningmechanism, a bogie pitch trimmer and an oleo-pneumatic shock absorber. In-flight, with the MLGextended, the bogie is held in a trailing condition (rear wheels low) by an articulation linkage and apitch trimmer. The folding sidestay is locked mechanically by a lockstay (which is operated by thedownlock actuator) when the MLG is fully extended.
Each MLG bay has the following doors:- A hydraulically-operated main door,- A mechanically-operated hinged door,- A fairing door on the MLG leg.
All the doors close when the MLG retracts. When the MLG is extended the main door closes and thehinged door stays open. A manually operated mechanism (for maintenance personnel) lets the maindoors be opened for access to the MLG bay when the aircraft is on the ground.
3. Centerline Landing Gear and Doors
The CLG has a four-wheel bogie beam assembly and a leg assembly that includes an oleo-pneumaticshock absorber. The CLG is supported longitudinally by a two-piece folding dragstay. The dragstay islocked mechanically by the lock links when the CLG is fully extended.
Each CLG bay has the following doors:
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- Two hydraulically-operated center doors (each door includes a manually-operated maintenancedoor attached with hinges to the rear of the center door),
- A fairing door attached to the CLG leg, and an articulated door attached with a hinge to thefairing door.
4. Nose Landing Gear and Doors
The NLG includes a twin-wheel axle assembly and an oleo-pneumatic shock-absorber. The NLG issupported longitudinally by a two-piece dragstay. The dragstay is locked mechanically by the locklinks when the NLG is fully extended.
Each NLG bay has the following doors:- Two hydraulically-operated FWD doors,- Two mechanically-operated AFT doors,- A fixed fairing door on the NLG leg.
All the doors close when the NLG retracts. When the NLG is extended the FWD doors close and theAFT doors stay open. A door opening mechanism lets the FWD doors be opened on the ground foraccess to the NLG bay.
5. Nose Wheel Steering (NWS)
Nose wheel steering system is a computer controlled electro-hydraulic system. The system uses thegreen main hydraulic power system to operate the hydraulic components.The steering is controlled by two hand wheel transmitters in the cockpit, which supply the primarysteering inputs to the BSCU (Brake and Steering Control Unit).A steering disconnection box is installed on the NLG to disconnect the steering for towing.
For the operation and control of nose wheel steering, refer to AMM 32-51-00.For the steering angle limits, refer to AMM 09-10-00.
6. Tow Truck Power
Electric power to the navigation lights can be provided through the tow truck power connector on the5GC service panel, see FIGURE 2-9-0-991-017-A and for connector definition, see 05-04-04.
7. Landing Gear Servicing Points
A. GeneralFluid filling and gas charging of the MLG, CLG and NLG shock absorbers are accomplishedthrough MS28889 standard valves.
B. Charging PressuresFor charging of the landing gear shock absorbers, refer to AMM 12-14-32.
8. Landing Gear Control
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The landing gear and door operation is controlled electrically by one of the two Landing Gear Controland Interface Units (LGCIU). Control changes from one LGCIU to the other after each extensioncycle.In normal operation, the landing gears and doors are operated by the green hydraulic system.In abnormal operation, the landing gears can be extended by the operation of electro-hydraulic free-fall-system. A switch in the cockpit disengage the doors and the landing gear uplocks. The landinggears then extend by free-fall, and lock down.
9. Braking
A. GeneralCarbon multi-disc brakes are installed on each wheel of the MLG and the CLG. Each brakeassembly has two wear indicators installed.
The braking system has four braking modes with autobrake and anti-skid systems:- Normal braking with anti-skid,- Alternate braking with anti-skid,- Alternate braking without anti-skid,- Parking brake with full brake pressure.
B. In-Flight Wheel BrakingBraking occurs automatically during the retraction of the landing gears. This stops the rotationof the MLG and CLG wheels before the landing gears go into their related bays.The wheels of the NLG are braked by spring loaded pads.
10. Tire Pressure Indicating System (TPIS)
The TPIS automatically monitors the tire pressures and shows these values on Test Equipment(BITE) and also supplies other data and warnings on the WHEEL page of the System Display (SD).
11. Built In Test Equipment (BITE)
The BITE has hardware and software for these functions:- to automatically do a self test at power-up,- to continuously monitor the related systems for failures,- to continuously monitor the interface with other specified systems in the aircraft,- to keep a record of each failure and defect and send this data to other systems in the aircraft,- to automatically do a functional test of some related systems before a landing,- to do specified system tests during ground maintenance.
The BITE for the following systems is described in these chapters:- The Brakes and Steering AMM 32-46-00,- The TPIS AMM 32-49-00,- The Landing GearAMM 32-69-00.
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MAIN DOOR
HINGED DOOR
FIXED FAIRING DOOR
A
B
C
D
F
E
DOWNLOCKACTUATOR
SHORTENINGMECHANISM
SIDE STAYASSEMBLY MLG LEG
ASSEMBLY
TORQUE LINKS
BOGIE PITCHTRIMMER
BOGIE BEAMASSEMBLY
SHOCK ABSORBER
ARTICULATING LINKS
RADIAL OR BIASPLY TIRES
A
(HYDRAULICALLYOPERATED)
FWD AXLE
AFT AXLE
BRAKE RODASSEMBLY
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C
WARNING FLAG
GROUND LOCK PIN
LOCK STAY
BLH SHOWN
RH SYMMETRICAL
QUICK RELEASE PIN
SAFETYCOLLAR
WARNING FLAG
WARNING FLAG
QUICK RELEASE PIN
DOOR ACTUATOR
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SEAL CHANGEOVERVALVE
BLEED/INFLATIONVALVE
D
E
F
FWD
FILL VALVE
GROUND POINT
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CENTER DOORS
OPERATING ROD
FIXED FAIRING
CENTER DOOR
DOOR
BRAKE RODBOGIE BEAM ASSEMBLY
MAIN FITTING
RETRACTION ACTUATOR
BARREL
UPLOCK PIN
TRIANGULATION LINKS
ARTICULATION LINKS
SHOCK ABSORBER
A
A
MAINTENANCE DOOR
(HYDRAULICALLYOPERATED)
TORQUE LINKS
ASSEMBLY
RADIAL OR BIASPLY TIRES
AFT AXLE
FWD AXLE
B
B
C
E
FG
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C
DOWNLOCKSPRING
DOWNLOCKACTUATOR
UPPER DRAGSTAY
BRH SHOWN
LH SYMMETRICAL
D
GROUNDLOCK PIN
WARNINGFLAG
D
SAFETYCOLLAR
QUICK RELEASE PIN
WARNING FLAG
WARNING FLAG
QUICK RELEASE PIN
DOOR ACTUATOR
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INFLATION VALVE(SECOND STAGE)
DRAIN PLUG
OIL FILL VALVE
SEAL CHANGEOVERVALVE
FWD
INFLATION VALVE(FIRST STAGE)
FWD F
E
G
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RETRACTION DOWNLOCKACTUATOR
MAIN FITTING
TORQUE LINKS
RADIAL OR BIASPLY TIRES
TOWING BRACKET
SHOCK ABSORBER
AXLE
NWS ACTUATORS
DRAG STAY
EH
AFT DOOR(MECHANICALLY OPERATED)
FWD DOORS
A
(HYDRAULICALLY
AFT DOOR(MECHANICALLY
A
F
G
OPERATED)
ACTUATOR
C
OPERATED)
DOWNLOCKSPRINGS
D
B
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DOWNLOCKACTUATOR
LUGS
DOWNLOCK SPRINGLOCATION
UPPERLOCK LINK
DRAG STAYLOCATION
LOWERLOCK LINK
GROUND LOCK PIN
CWARNING FLAG
BRH SHOWN
LH SYMMETRICAL
SAFETYCOLLAR
QUICK RELEASE PIN
WARNING FLAG
WARNING FLAG
QUICK RELEASE PIN
DOOR ACTUATOR
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TOP CHARGING
BOTTOMCHARGING
VALVE
INFLATION VALVE
E
VALVE
(FIRST STAGE)
D
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INFLATION VALVE(SECOND STAGE)
LANDING GEAR
GROUND POINT
FWD
F
TOWING LEVER
SAFETY PIN(TOWING POSITION)
WARNING FLAG
NORMAL POSITION(NOSE WHEEL STEERING
OPERATIONAL)
TOWING POSITION(NOSE WHEEL STEERING
DEACTIVATED)
G
H
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5GC
5GCB
TOW−TRUCK POWER CABLE
SAFETY PIN
ELECTRICALDEACTIVATION BOX
WARNING FLAG
CONNECTOR
FOR PIN ALLOCATIONSEE 05−04−04
A
A
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2-10-0 Exterior Lighting
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Exterior Lighting
1. GeneralThis section provides the location of the aircraft exterior lighting.
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGITEM DESCRIPTION
1 RIGHT NAVIGATION LIGHT (GREEN)
2 LEFT NAVIGATION LIGHT (RED)
3 TAIL NAVIGATION LIGHT (WHITE)
4 UPPER ANTI-COLLISION LIGHT/BEACON(RED)
5 LOWER ANTI-COLLISION LIGHT/BEACON(RED)
6 LOGO LIGHTS7 ENGINE SCAN LIGHTS8 WING SCAN LIGHTS9 WING STROBE LIGHT (HIGH INTENSITY,
WHITE)
10 TAIL STROBE LIGHT (HIGH INTENSITY,WHITE)
11 LANDING LIGHTS12 RUNWAY TURN-OFF LIGHTS13 TAXI LIGHTS14 TAKE-OFF LIGHTS15 CARGO COMPARTMENT FLOOD LIGHTS16 LANDING GEAR BAY/WELL LIGHTS (DOME)
17 (A340-600 only) FWD TAXI CAMERA LIGHTS
18 (A340-600 only) AFT TAXI CAMERA LIGHTS
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8
6
4
7
1 RH
2 LH
9
3
10
5
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14
13 12 11
NOTE:LIGHTS 13 AND 14 ARE THE SAME, BUT THEY OPERATE WITH DIFFERENT POWER SETTINGS.
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7
1212
13
14
3
7
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10
9 9
8
11 11
8
54
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EXAMPLE FOR LIGHT N? 15
CEILING LIGHT
SPOT LIGHT
GROUND
6
6
15 16 15 16
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1 RH
LH
6
4
87
9
2
3
10
17
5
18
18
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12 11
14
13
NOTE:LIGHTS 13 AND 14 ARE THE SAME, BUT THEY OPERATE WITH DIFFERENT POWER SETTINGS.
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21
7
13
12 12
7
14
3
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9 9
10
4 5
88
11 11
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EXAMPLE FOR LIGHT N? 15
CEILING LIGHT
SPOT LIGHT
GROUND
6
6
15 16 15 16
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17
18 18
17
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Antennas and Probes Location
1. This section gives the location of antennas and probes.
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VH
F(1
)
ELT
VH
F(3
)
TC
AS
TO
P
GP
S(1
)
GP
S(2
)
ST
AT
IC P
RO
BE
(2)
ST
AT
IC P
RO
BE
(1)
TA
T P
RO
BE
AO
A S
EN
SO
R(1
)A
TC
(4)
EM
ER
GE
NC
Y S
TA
TIC
PR
OB
E(3
)H
F
RA
DIO
ALT
IME
TE
R(2
)
RA
DIO
ALT
IME
TE
R(1
)
VH
F(4
)M
AR
KE
R
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DE
TR
AC
K
LOCGLI
DE
CA
PT
UR
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AS
BO
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OM
AT
C(1
)
WE
AT
HE
R R
AD
AR
DM
E(1
)
DM
E(2
)
PIT
OT
PR
OB
E(1
)
PIT
OT
PR
OB
E(3
)
NO
TE
:D
EP
EN
DIN
G O
N A
IRC
RA
FT
CO
NF
IGU
RA
TIO
N
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VO
R
AD
F(2
)A
DF
(1)
SA
TC
OM
AO
A S
EN
SO
R(3
) S
TB
Y
ST
AT
IC P
RO
BE
(1)
VH
F(2
)
AT
C(2
)
ST
AT
IC P
RO
BE
(2)
EM
ER
GE
NC
Y S
TA
TIC
PR
OB
E(3
)
TA
T P
RO
BE
PIT
OT
PR
OB
E(2
)
AT
C(3
)
AO
A S
EN
SO
R(2
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NO
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:D
EP
EN
DIN
G O
N A
IRC
RA
FT
CO
NF
IGU
RA
TIO
N
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GP
S(1
)
GP
S(2
)
TC
AS
TO
P
VH
F(1
)A
TC
(4)
WE
AT
HE
R R
AD
AR
VH
F(3
)E
LT
HF
RA
DIO
ALT
IME
TE
R(2
)
RA
DIO
ALT
IME
TE
R(1
)
VH
F(4
)M
AR
KE
RD
ME
(2)
DM
E(1
)
AT
C(1
)
PIT
OT
PR
OB
E(3
)
PIT
OT
PR
OB
E(1
)
GLI
DE
CA
PT
UR
E
TA
T P
RO
BE
GLI
DE
TR
AC
K
TC
AS
BO
TT
OM
AO
A S
EN
SO
R(1
)ST
AT
IC P
RO
BE
(1)
EM
ER
GE
NC
Y S
TA
TIC
PR
OB
E(3
)
ST
AT
IC P
RO
BE
(2)
LOC
NO
TE
:D
EP
EN
DIN
G O
N A
IRC
RA
FT
CO
NF
IGU
RA
TIO
N
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AD
F(2
)
AD
F(1
)
VO
R
PIT
OT
PR
OB
E(2
)
TA
T P
RO
BE
ST
AT
IC P
RO
BE
(2)
ST
AT
IC P
RO
BE
(1)
VH
F(2
)A
TC
(2)
EM
ER
GE
NC
Y S
TA
TIC
PR
OB
E(3
)
AT
C(3
)
AO
A S
EN
SO
R(3
) S
TB
Y
SA
TC
OM
AO
A S
EN
SO
R(2
)
NO
TE
:D
EP
EN
DIN
G O
N A
IRC
RA
FT
CO
NF
IGU
RA
TIO
N
F_AC_021100_1_0070102_01_00
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FIGURE-2-11-0-991-007-A01
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2-12-0 Engine and Nacelle
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Engine and Nacelle
1. Engine and Nacelle -- TRENT 500 Engine
A. EngineThe RB211-TRENT 500 engine is a high bypass ratio, triple spool turbofan.The principal modules of the engine are:- The Low Pressure Compressor (LPC) rotor- The Intermediate Pressure (IP) compressor- The intermediate case- The HP system (this includes the High Pressure Compressor (HPC), the combustion system
and the High Pressure Turbine (HPT))- The IP turbine- The external gearbox.
The compressor system has three axial flow compressors in a triple spool configuration. Thecompressors are turned independently by their related turbines, each at its most satisfactoryspeed. The LP system has a single-stage compressor installed at the front of the engine. Ashaft connects the compressor to a five-stage turbine at the rear of the gas generator. Thegas generator also includes an eight-stage IP compressor, a six-stage HPC and a combustionsystem. Each of the compressors in the gas generator is connected to, and turned by, adifferent single-stage turbine. Between the HPC and the HPT is the annular combustionsystem which burns a mixture of fuel and air to supply energy as heat. Behind the LPturbine there is a collector nozzle assembly through which the hot gas exhaust flows. Theexternal gearbox module is installed below the fan case. It has a gear train that decreasesand increases the speed to meet the specified drive requirements of each accessory.
B. NacelleA nacelle gives the engine an aerodynamic shape and supports the thrust reverser system. Eachengine is housed in a nacelle suspended from a pylon attached below the wing. The nacelleconsists of the following major components:
(1) Air Intake Cowl AssemblyThe air intake cowl is an interchangeable aerodynamic cowl installed at the front of theengine. It ducts airflow to the fan and the engine core. The cowl has panels for easy accessto the components. Acoustic materials are used in the manufacture of the cowl to helpdecrease the engine noise.
(2) Fan Cowl AssemblyThe fan cowl assembly has two semicircular panels, the left fan cowl and the right fancowl, that enclose the engine fan case between the air intake cowl and the thrust reverser.There are four assemblies for each aircraft. Each fan cowl panel is interchangeable fromone engine to a different engine, when the strakes are removed or installed.
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(3) Thrust ReverserThe thrust reverser is a component of the aircraft engine nacelle. The thrust reverser is aconventional fixed-cascade, translating-cowl type. The thrust reverser provides anaerodynamic flow path and uses the outer mobile structure, which is hydraulically powered,to provide a fan exhaust duct and a nozzle exit. In stow mode, the thrust reverser is anaerodynamic structure. In reverse mode, it is used to deflect and redirect part of the enginefan exhaust air by the blocker doors and in a forward direction through the cascades. Thethrust reverser increases the aircraft wheel braking and the speed braking systems toreduce the landing distance.
(4) Exhaust SystemThe turbine exhaust system consists of one exhaust nozzle and one exhaust plug. Theexhaust nozzle is bolted to the engine low pressure turbine frame flange outer flange. It isacoustically treated. The exhaust plug is bolted to the engine low pressure turbine frameflange inner flange. It is a two-piece conical structure. The turbine exhaust flow path isformed by the inner wall of the exhaust nozzle and the outer wall of the exhaust plug.
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1.29 m(4.23 ft)
SECTIONACCESSORY DRIVE
A
1.15 m(3.77 ft)
NOZZLEEXHAUST
LP TURBINE
HP COMPRESSOR0.67 m(2.2 ft)
LP COMPRESSORIP COMPRESSOR
1.38 m(4.53 ft)
4.59 m(15.06 ft)
PLUG
1.56 m(5.12 ft)
HP TURBINE
IP TURBINE
SECTIONCOMBUSTION
0.73 m(2.4 ft)
NOTE:APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS
1.03 m(3.38 ft)
0.69 m(2.26 ft)
2.87 m(9.42 ft)
2.62 m(8.6 ft)
A
B
B
FWD
F_AC_021200_1_0210101_01_00
Engine and NacelleEngine Dimensions - TRENT 500
FIGURE-2-12-0-991-021-A01
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**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
D
D
C
C
W
U
V
DISTANCEFROM THE
NOSE
AIR INTAKE
1.64 m
FAN COWL
1.67 m
THRUSTREVERSER
1.69 m
EXHAUSTNOZZLE
1.41 m
PLUG
1.15 m
1.63 m(5.35 ft)
(5.38 ft) (5.48 ft) (5.54 ft) (4.63 ft) (3.77 ft)
W U V
A−A
B−B
C−C
D−D
E−E
1.49 m(4.89 ft)
3.14 m(10.3 ft)
2.69 m(8.83 ft)
1.51 m(4.95 ft)
1.35 m(4.43 ft)
1.34 m(4.4 ft)
0.78 m(2.56 ft)
0.67 m(2.2 ft)
1.63 m(5.35 ft)
0.75 m(2.46 ft)
0.67 m(2.2 ft)
A
A B
B
E
E
NOTE:APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS
DISTANCE FROMTHE NOSE A340−600 A340−500
(89.63 ft)27.32 m
(72.24 ft)22.02 m
(111.38 ft)33.95 m
(94.03 ft)28.66 m
INBOARDENGINE
OUTBOARDENGINE
COWL
3.14 m(10.3 ft)
1.49 m(4.89 ft)
1.63 m(5.35 ft)
1.34 m(4.4 ft)
F_AC_021200_1_0220101_01_00
Engine and NacelleNacelle Dimensions - TRENT 500
FIGURE-2-12-0-991-022-A01
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**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
A/CCONFIGURATION
OEW
MTW
DIM."A"
INBOARD ENG. OUTBOARD ENG.
0.71 m(2.33 ft)
1.75 m(5.74 ft)
INBOARD ENG.
0.52 m(1.71 ft)
1.56 m(5.12 ft)
DIM."B"
55?
38?
55?
DIM."C" DIM."D"
38?
OUTBOARD ENG.
38?
55?
5.41 m(17.75 ft)
6.12 m(20.08 ft)
2.15 m(7.05 ft)
2.78 m(9.12 ft)
1.36 m(4.46 ft)
2.03 m(6.66 ft)
1.17 m(3.84 ft)
1.84 m(6.04 ft)
2.4 m(7.87 ft)
3.07 m(10.07 ft)
2.21 m(7.25 ft)
2.88 m(9.45 ft)
?
?
A
?
GROUND
C
D
B
FOR OTHER VALUES OF DIM. "D" REFER TO CHAPTER 2−3.
NOTE:APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS
F_AC_021200_1_0230101_01_00
Engine and NacelleFan Cowls - TRENT 500
FIGURE-2-12-0-991-023-A01
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**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
A/CCONFIGURATION
OEW
MTW
DIM."A"
INBOARD ENG. OUTBOARD ENG.
0.71 m(2.33 ft)
1.75 m(5.74 ft)
INBOARD ENG.
0.52 m(1.71 ft)
1.56 m(5.12 ft)
45?
33?
45?
DIM."B" DIM."C"
33?
OUTBOARD ENG.
33?
45?
4.92 m(16.14 ft)
5.5 m(18.04 ft)
1.04 m(3.41 ft)
1.4 m(4.59 ft)
0.85 m(2.79 ft)
1.21 m(3.97 ft)
2.08 m(6.82 ft)
2.44 m(8.01 ft)
1.89 m(6.2 ft)
2.25 m(7.38 ft)
?
?
A
?
GROUND
C
FOR OTHER VALUES OF DIM. "C" REFER TO CHAPTER 2−3.
NOTE:APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS
B
F_AC_021200_1_0240101_01_00
Engine and NacelleThrust Reverser Cowls - TRENT 500
FIGURE-2-12-0-991-024-A01
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2-12-1 Auxiliary Power Unit
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Auxiliary Power Unit
1. GeneralThe Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) and its related mechanical components are installed at the rear partof the fuselage in the tailcone section. The APU compartment is a fireproof area (identified as theFire Zone).The APU is a pneumatic and shaft-power gas-turbine engine and is used for the ground and in-flightpower supply of the aircraft.
The APU supplies:- mechanical shaft-power to operate a generator- bleed-air to the Main Engine Start (MES) and the Environmental Control System (ECS).
A part of the automatic system, with the pneumatic and the electromechanical controls, operates thestart and the acceleration functions of the APU.An air intake system with a flap-type door is installed in front of the APU compartment. The exhaustgases pass overboard at the end of the fuselage cone.
2. PowerplantThe APU is the Garrett Gas-Turbine Compressor Power-unit (GTCP) 331-600A with a single shaftengine.
The engine is the primary component of the APU, which is of the modular design. The modules ofthe engine are:- The power section- The load compressor- The accessory drive gearbox with LRU(s).
The power section has a two-stage centrifugal compressor, a reverse-flow annular combustionchamber and a three-stage axial turbine. The power section directly operates the one-stagecentrifugal load-compressor which supplies the bleed-air to the pneumatic system. The inlet guidevanes as part of the load compressor, control the airflow.The power section also operates the gearbox which is attached to the load compressor. The followingLRU’s are mounted on the gearbox :- the APU generator,- the starter motor,- the oil pump,- the Fuel Control Unit (FCU),The APU has a gearbox-driven oil-cooled AC generator.The cooling air and ventilation system of the APU supplies the air for cooling of the APU and theequipment on the APU. It also supplies the air for ventilation of the APU compartment.
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3. Control circuitThe Electronic Control Box (ECB), which controls the Fuel Control Unit (FCU) and the Inlet GuideVanes (IGV), keeps the APU at a constant speed. The control circuit is used to start the APU, toshut it down, to control it and to prevent internal failure.
4. Controls and IndicationThe primary APU controls and indications are installed in the overhead panel, on the center pedestalpanel and on the forward center panel. External APU panels are also installed on the nose landinggear and on the refuel/defuel panel, to initiate an APU emergency shut-down.
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**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Z310
A B FR100
FR99
FR98
FR94
FR93
FR92
FR91 317BL
315AL
313BL
A
316AR
F_AC_021201_1_0020201_01_00
Auxiliary Power UnitAccess Doors (Sheet 1 of 2)FIGURE-2-12-1-991-002-B01
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FR90
FR92
FR94
FR98
FR100
FIRE EXTINGUISHERBOTTLE
AIR INTAKE DUCT
APU
BLEED AIR LINE
OIL COOLER
EXHAUST MUFFLER
FIXED DIVERTERGUTTER
OUTLET
FIRE WALLFORWARD
FIRE WALLREARAIR INTAKE
B
F_AC_021201_1_0020202_01_00
Auxiliary Power UnitGeneral Layout (Sheet 2 of 2)FIGURE-2-12-1-991-002-B01
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2-13-0 Levelling, symmetry and Alignment
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Leveling, Symmetry and Alignment
1. Quick LevelingThere are three alternative procedures to level the aircraft:- Quick leveling procedure with Air Data/Inertial Reference System (ADIRS)- Quick leveling procedure with a spirit level in the passenger compartment- Quick leveling procedure with a spirit level in the FWD cargo compartment.
2. Precision LevelingFor precise leveling, it is necessary to install sighting rods in the receptacles located under thefuselage (points 12 and 13 for longitudinal leveling) and under the wings (points 2LH and 2RH forlateral leveling) and use a sighting tube. With the aircraft on jacks, adjust the jacks until thereference marks on the sighting rods are aligned in the sighting plane (aircraft level).
3. Symmetry and Alignment CheckPossible deformation of the aircraft is measured by photogrammetry.
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**ON A/C A340-500
FR57 FR58
RIB12
RIB12
FR37.11 FR37.12
2 LH 13
2 RH
12
F_AC_021300_1_0060101_01_00
Location of Leveling PointsFIGURE-2-13-0-991-006-A01
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**ON A/C A340-600
FR37.11 FR37.12
FR57.4 FR58
RIB12
RIB12
132 LH
12
2 RH
F_AC_021300_1_0070101_01_00
Location of Leveling PointsFIGURE-2-13-0-991-007-A01
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2-14-0 Jacking for Maintenance
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Jacking for Maintenance
1. Aircraft Jacking Points for Maintenance
A. General
(1) The A340-500/-600 can be jacked:- At not more than 200 000 kg (440 924 lb),- Within the limits of the permissible wind speed when the aircraft is jacked outside a
closed environment.
B. Primary Jacking Points
(1) The aircraft is provided with three primary jacking points:- One located under the forward fuselage (after FR10),- Two located under the wings (one under each wing), at the intersection of RIB10 and
the rear of the spar-datum.
(2) Three jack adapters (ground equipment) are used as intermediary parts between theaircraft jacking points and the jacks:- One male spherical jack adapter at the forward fuselage,- Two female spherical jack pad adapters at the wings (one at each wing).
C. Auxiliary Jacking Point (Safety Stay)
(1) When the aircraft is on jacks, a safety stay is placed under the fuselage at FR87 to preventtail tipping caused by accidental displacement of the aircraft center of gravity.
(2) The safety point must not be used for lifting the aircraft.
(3) One male spherical stay adapter (ground equipment) is used as an intermediary partbetween the aircraft safety point and the stay.
2. Jacks and Safety Stay
A. Jack Design
(1) The maximum eligible loads given in the table (Ref. FIGURE 2-14-0-991-015-AFIGURE2-14-0-991-015-B) are the maximum loads applicable on jack fittings.
(2) In fully retracted position (jack stroke at minimum), the height of the jack is such that thejack may be placed beneath the aircraft under the most adverse conditions, namely, tiresdeflated and shock absorbers depressurized, with sufficient clearance between the aircraftjacking point and the jack upper end.
(3) The lifting jack stroke enables the aircraft to be jacked up so that the Fuselage DatumLine (FDL) may be positioned up to 7.2 m (23.62 ft) from the ground to allow all requiredmaintenance procedures and in particular, the removal/installation of the landing-gearshock absorbers.
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B. Safety StayThe stay stroke enables the aircraft tail to be supported up to the Fuselage Datum Line (FDL)positioned 7.2 m (23.62 ft) from the ground.
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**ON A/C A340-500
SAFETY STAY
WING JACKINGPOINT
C
B’
B
FORWARD FUSELAGEJACKING POINT A
3.34 10.96 0
8.44
−8.44
0
0
27.69
−27.69
0
MAXIMUMLOAD ELIGIBLE
m ft daN
YX
m ft
33.71
33.71
60.05
110.56
110.56
197.01
17 273
95 505
95 505
4 775
FWD JACKINGPOINT
SAFETYSTAY
X
NOTE:SAFETY STAY IS NOT USED FOR JACKING.
BWING JACKING
POINT
B’
WING JACKINGPOINT
Y
CA
F_AC_021400_1_0150101_01_00
Jacking for MaintenanceJacking Points Location
FIGURE-2-14-0-991-015-A01
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**ON A/C A340-600
SAFETY STAY
WING JACKINGPOINT
C
B’
B
FORWARD FUSELAGEJACKING POINT A
3.34 10.96 0
8.44
−8.44
0
0
27.69
−27.69
0
MAXIMUMLOAD ELIGIBLE
m ft daN
YX
m ft
39.01
39.01
67.48
127.99
127.99
221.39
17 971
96 105
96 105
4 805
NOTE:SAFETY STAY IS NOT USED FOR JACKING.
FWD JACKINGPOINT
BWING JACKING
POINT
B’
WING JACKINGPOINT
YSAFETY
STAY
C
X
A
F_AC_021400_1_0150201_01_00
Jacking for MaintenanceJacking Points Location
FIGURE-2-14-0-991-015-B01
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**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Z −2123.06
Z −2101.26
SPHERICALRADIUS 19 mm (0.75 in)
A
FR10
FWD
A
FR10
B
ADAPTOR −JACK NOSE
B
F_AC_021400_1_0160101_01_00
Jacking for MaintenanceForward Jacking Point
FIGURE-2-14-0-991-016-A01
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**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
LOWER SURFACE
EXAMPLE
Z −816.2
Z −726.5
SPHERICALRADIUS 32 mm
(1.26 in)
JACKING PADSET−WING
OUTER SKIN
RIB10OUTER SKIN
B
B
A
DATUM INTERSECTIONAT MID REAR SPAR DATUM
ARIB10
A
RIB10
F_AC_021400_1_0170101_01_00
Jacking for MaintenanceWing Jacking Points
FIGURE-2-14-0-991-017-A01
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**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
ADAPT−SUPP, AFT JACK
SPHERICALRADIUS 19 mm (0.75 in)
Z −117.72
Z −84.42
A
FR87
B
B
FWD
A
FR87
F_AC_021400_1_0180101_01_00
Jacking for MaintenanceAuxiliary Jacking Point - Safety Stay
FIGURE-2-14-0-991-018-A01
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**ON A/C A340-500
L
AIRCRAFT ON WHEELS WITH STANDARD TIRES, MAX. JACKWEIGHT 200 000 kg (440 924 lb)
2.74 m(8.99 ft)
4.56 m(14.96 ft)
5.6 m(18.37 ft)
AIRCRAFT ON WHEELS, SHOCK ABSORBERS DEFLATED ANDFLAT TIRES
2.22 m(7.28 ft)
4.01 m(13.16 ft)
5.04 m(16.54 ft)
AIRCRAFT ON JACKS, FUSELAGE DATUM LINEPARALLEL TO GROUND AT 6.5 m (21.33 ft) FOR LANDINGGEARS EXTENSION/RETRACTION
4.42 m(14.5 ft)
5.77 m(18.93 ft)
6.42 m(21.06 ft)
AIRCRAFT ON JACKS, FUSELAGE DATUM LINEPARALLEL TO GROUND AT 7.2 m (23.62 ft) FOR LANDINGGEARS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
5.12 m(16.8 ft)
6.47 m(16.8 ft)
7.12 m(16.8 ft)
L M N
AIRCRAFT ON WHEELS WITH STANDARD TIRES,OEW 175 377 kg (386 640 lb)
2.74 m(8.99 ft)
4.56 m(14.96 ft)
5.6 m(18.37 ft)
FUSELAGE
N
DATUM LINE
M
F_AC_021400_1_0190101_01_00
Jacking for MaintenanceJacking Dimensions
FIGURE-2-14-0-991-019-A01
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**ON A/C A340-600
AIRCRAFT ON WHEELS WITH STANDARD TIRES, MAX. JACKWEIGHT 200 000 kg (440 924 lb)
2.75 m(9.02 ft)
4.56 m(14.96 ft)
5.57 m(18.27 ft)
AIRCRAFT ON WHEELS, SHOCK ABSORBERS DEFLATED ANDFLAT TIRES
2.22 m(7.28 ft)
4.01 m(13.16 ft)
5 m(16.4 ft)
AIRCRAFT ON JACKS, FUSELAGE DATUM LINEPARALLEL TO GROUND AT 6.5 m (21.33 ft) FOR LANDINGGEARS EXTENSION/RETRACTION
4.42 m(14.5 ft)
5.77 m(18.93 ft)
6.42 m(21.06 ft)
AIRCRAFT ON JACKS, FUSELAGE DATUM LINEPARALLEL TO GROUND AT 7.2 m (23.62 ft) FOR LANDINGGEARS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
5.12 m(16.8 ft)
6.47 m(21.23 ft)
7.12 m(23.36 ft)
L M N
AIRCRAFT ON WHEELS WITH STANDARD TIRES,OEW 181 606 kg (400 373 lb)
2.75 m(9.02 ft)
4.56 m(14.96 ft)
5.46 m(17.91 ft)
FUSELAGE
N
DATUM LINE
M
L
F_AC_021400_1_0190201_01_00
Jacking for MaintenanceJacking Dimensions
FIGURE-2-14-0-991-019-B01
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**ON A/C A340-500
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
0 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
3025
20
5020 30 40 50 60 70
2 4
220
230
LOAD ON FORWARD FUSELAGE JACKING POINT (kg x 1 000)
LOA
D O
N W
ING
JA
CK
ING
PO
INT
S (
kg x
1 0
00)
AIR
CR
AF
T G
RO
SS
WE
IGH
T (
kg x
1 0
00)
PERMISSIBLE WIND SPEED (km/h)
AIRCRAFT CG (%RC)
EXAMPLE:
AT 23% RC . THE REACTION AT THE WING JACKING POINTS IS 140 000 kg(70 000 kg PER SIDE) AND THE REACTION AT THE FORWARD FUSELAGE JACKING POINTIS 12 000 kg . IF THE AIRCRAFT MUST BE LIFTED OUTSIDE, THE WIND SPEED MUST NOT
ASSUME AIRCRAFT WITH A GROSS WEIGHT OF 152 000 kg AND CENTER OF GRAVITYAB
CD
BE IN EXCESS OF 70 km/h.
3540
210
22 24
100
110
120
130
90
80 90
15
A
C
45
TIP UPSECURITYMARGIN
B
D
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130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
0 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
3025
20
20 30 40 50 60 70
2 4
220
230
LOAD ON FORWARD FUSELAGE JACKING POINT (kg x 1 000)
LOA
D O
N W
ING
JA
CK
ING
PO
INT
S (
kg x
1 0
00)
AIR
CR
AF
T G
RO
SS
WE
IGH
T (
kg x
1 0
00)
PERMISSIBLE WIND SPEED (km/h)
EXAMPLE:
AT 23% RC . THE REACTION AT THE WING JACKING POINTS IS 134 000 kg(67 000 kg PER SIDE) AND THE REACTION AT THE FORWARD FUSELAGE JACKING POINTIS 9 600 kg . IF THE AIRCRAFT MUST BE LIFTED OUTSIDE, THE WIND SPEED MUST NOT
ASSUME AIRCRAFT WITH A GROSS WEIGHT OF 143 500 kg AND CENTER OF GRAVITYAB
CD
BE IN EXCESS OF 60 km/h.
35
210
22 24100
110
120
130
15
45
10
A
B
D
40AIRCRAFT CG (%RC)50
C
TIP UPSECURITYMARGIN
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2-14-1 Jacking of the Landing Gear
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Jacking of the Landing Gear
1. GeneralLanding gear jacking will be required to lift the landing gear wheels off the ground.
NOTE : You can lift the aircraft at Maximum Ramp Weight (MRW).
NOTE : The load at each jacking position is the load required to give 25.4 mm (1 in) clearancebetween the ground and the tire.
2. Main Gear JackingThe main gears are normally jacked up by placing a jack directly under the ball pad.The ball spherical radius is 19 mm (0.75 in).It is also possible to jack the main gear using a cantilever jack.
3. Nose Gear JackingFor nose gear jacking, a 19 mm (0.75 in) radius ball pad is fitted under the lower end of the shock-absorber sliding tube. Jacking can be accomplished either by placing a jack directly under the ballpad, or using an adapter fitting provided with an identical ball pad.
4. Center Gear JackingFor center gear jacking, a 19 mm (0.75 in) radius ball pad is fitted under the lower end of the shock-absorber sliding tube. Jacking can be accomplished either by placing a jack directly under the ballpad, or using an adapter fitting provided with an identical ball pad.
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1
2
3
4A
5A
5B
6A
6B
7
4B
CONFIGURATION
3 DEFLATED TIRES
3 RIMS
4 RIMS
4 INFLATED TIRES
4 DEFLATED TIRES
MAXIMUM JACKING HEIGHTTO CHANGE WHEELS
1 DEFLATED TIREON ANY AXLE
2 DEFLATED TIRES ONDIFFERENT AXLES
2 DEFLATED TIRES ONTHE SAME AXLE
2 RIMS ON THE SAME AXLE
DIM.A DIM.B DIM.C COMMENTS
DIM "A" DEFINED WITHFLANGES WORN BY 50%
WITH 25.4 mm (1 in)GROUND CLEARANCE
ONLY FLAT TIREDATA AVAILABLE
ONLY FLAT TIREDATA AVAILABLE
ONLY FLAT TIREDATA AVAILABLE
ONLY FLAT TIREDATA AVAILABLE
MLG JACKING
NOTE:VALUES WITH 1 400 x 530 R23 TIRES ONLY.
367 mm(14.45 in)
279 mm(10.98 in)
279 mm(10.98 in)
165 mm(6.5 in)
100 mm(3.94 in)
178 mm(7 in)
113 mm(4.45 in)
192 mm(7.56 in)
134 mm(5.28 in)
570 mm(22.44 in)
> 697 mm(27.44 in)
347 mm(13.66 in)
> 697 mm(27.44 in)
> 697 mm(27.44 in)
> 697 mm(27.44 in)
> 697 mm(27.44 in)
> 697 mm(27.44 in)
> 697 mm(27.44 in)
> 697 mm(27.44 in)
> 697 mm(27.44 in)
842 mm(33.15 in)
347 mm(13.66 in)
347 mm(13.66 in)
347 mm(13.66 in)
347 mm(13.66 in)
347 mm(13.66 in)
347 mm(13.66 in)
347 mm(13.66 in)
347 mm(13.66 in)
347 mm(13.66 in)
A
B
C A
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1 FLAT TIRE137.5 mm(5.41 in)180 mm MAX
(7.09 in)
(1 in)25.4 mm310 mm
(12.2 in) FWD
700 mm(27.56 in)
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CONFIGURATION DIM.A DIM.B COMMENTS
MAXIMUM JACKING HEIGHTTO CHANGE WHEELS
WITH 25.4 mm (1 in)GROUND CLEARANCE
NLG JACKING
ON 2 RIMS
N/A
2 DEFLATED TIRES
1 DEFLATED TIRE
2 INFLATED TIRES340 mm
(13.39 in)1
2
3
4
5
A
B
NOTE:VALUES WITH 45 x 18 R17 TIRES ONLY.
183 mm(7.2 in)
255 mm(10.04 in)
244 mm(9.61 in)
475 mm(18.7 in)
382 mm(15.04 in)
275 mm(10.83 in)
249 mm(9.8 in)
304 mm(11.97 in)
DIM "A" DEFINED WITHFLANGES WORN BY 50%
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C
B
AA
1
2
3
4A
5A
5B
6A
6B
7
4B
CONFIGURATION
3 DEFLATED TIRES
3 RIMS
4 RIMS
4 INFLATED TIRES
4 DEFLATED TIRES
MAXIMUM JACKING HEIGHTTO CHANGE WHEELS
1 DEFLATED TIREON ANY AXLE
2 DEFLATED TIRES ONDIFFERENT AXLES
2 DEFLATED TIRES ONTHE SAME AXLE
2 RIMS ON THE SAME AXLE
DIM.A DIM.B DIM.C COMMENTS
DIM "A" DEFINED WITHFLANGES WORN BY 50%
WITH 25.4 mm (1 in)GROUND CLEARANCE
ONLY FLAT TIREDATA AVAILABLE
ONLY FLAT TIREDATA AVAILABLE
ONLY FLAT TIREDATA AVAILABLE
ONLY FLAT TIREDATA AVAILABLE
CLG JACKING
380 mm(14.96 in)
292 mm(11.5 in)
199 mm(7.83 in)
134 mm(5.28 in)
212 mm(8.35 in)
147 mm(5.79 in)
226 mm(8.9 in)
168 mm(6.61 in)
653 mm(25.71 in)
> 476 mm(18.74 in)
621 mm(24.45 in)
292 mm(11.5 in)
> 476 mm(18.74 in)
> 476 mm(18.74 in)
> 476 mm(18.74 in)
> 476 mm(18.74 in)
> 476 mm(18.74 in)
> 476 mm(18.74 in)
> 476 mm(18.74 in)
> 476 mm(18.74 in)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
NOTE:VALUES WITH 1 400 x 530 R23 TIRES ONLY. F_AC_021401_1_0130101_01_00
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AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT
(x 1 000 kg)
(x 1 000 lb)
LOA
D A
T J
AC
KIN
G P
OIN
T (
x 1
000
kg)
LOA
D A
T J
AC
KIN
G P
OIN
T (
x 1
000
lb)
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800
45
35
15
5
25
10
20
30
40
91
81
71
61
51
41
31
21
11160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 340 360 380
25% MAC34.4% MAC38% MAC
16% MACCG POSITION
F_AC_021401_1_0140101_01_00
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AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT
800750700400 450 500 550
160 180 200 220 2405
10
15
20
25
260
600
(x 1 000 kg)
(x 1 000 lb)
LOA
D A
T J
AC
KIN
G P
OIN
T (
x 1
000
kg)
LOA
D A
T J
AC
KIN
G P
OIN
T (
x 1
000
lb)
21
31
51
61
71
81
91
280
650
11300 320 340 360 380
30
35
45
40
41
25% MAC30.2% MAC38.2% MAC
16% MACCG POSITION
F_AC_021401_1_0150101_01_00
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FIGURE-2-14-1-991-015-A01
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AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT
800750700400 450 500 550
160 180 200 220 24055
65
75
85
95
105
115
260
600
(x 1 000 kg)
(x 1 000 lb)
LOA
D A
T J
AC
KIN
G P
OIN
T (
x 1
000
kg)
LOA
D A
T J
AC
KIN
G P
OIN
T (
x 1
000
lb)
141
161
181
201
221
241
261
280
650
121
125
300 320 340 360 380
25% MAC34.4% MAC38% MAC
16% MACCG POSITION
F_AC_021401_1_0160101_01_00
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FIGURE-2-14-1-991-016-A01
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AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT
800750700400 450 500 550
160 180 200 220 24055
65
75
85
95
105
115
260
600
(x 1 000 kg)
(x 1 000 lb)
LOA
D A
T J
AC
KIN
G P
OIN
T (
x 1
000
kg)
LOA
D A
T J
AC
KIN
G P
OIN
T (
x 1
000
lb)
141
161
181
201
221
241
261
280
650
121
125
300 320 340 360 380
25% MAC30.2% MAC38.2% MAC
16% MACCG POSITION
F_AC_021401_1_0170101_01_00
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AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT
800750700400 450 500 550
160 180 200 220 24020
30
40
50
60
70
100
260
600
(x 1 000 kg)
(x 1 000 lb)
LOA
D A
T J
AC
KIN
G P
OIN
T (
x 1
000
kg)
LOA
D A
T J
AC
KIN
G P
OIN
T (
x 1
000
lb)
64
84
104
124
144
164
184
204
224
280
650
44
110
300 320 340 360 380
25% MAC34.4% MAC38% MAC
16% MACCG POSITION
80
90
F_AC_021401_1_0180101_01_00
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AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT
800750700400 450 500 550
160 180 200 220 24020
30
40
50
60
70
100
260
600
(x 1 000 kg)
(x 1 000 lb)
LOA
D A
T J
AC
KIN
G P
OIN
T (
x 1
000
kg)
LOA
D A
T J
AC
KIN
G P
OIN
T (
x 1
000
lb)
64
84
104
124
144
164
184
204
224
280
650
44
110
300 320 340 360 380
25% MAC30.2% MAC38.2% MAC
16% MACCG POSITION
80
90
F_AC_021401_1_0190101_01_00
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FIGURE-2-14-1-991-019-A01
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AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT
800750700400 450 500 550
160 180 200 220 24010
15
20
25
30
260
600
(x 1 000 kg)
(x 1 000 lb)
LOA
D A
T J
AC
KIN
G P
OIN
T (
x 1
000
kg)
LOA
D A
T J
AC
KIN
G P
OIN
T (
x 1
000
lb)
32
42
52
62
72
82
92
280
650
22300 320 340 360 380
25% MAC30% MAC36.4% MAC
22% MACCG POSITION
35
40
45
F_AC_021401_1_0200101_01_00
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FIGURE-2-14-1-991-020-A01
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AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT
800750700400 450 500 550
160 180 200 220 24010
15
20
25
30
260
600
(x 1 000 kg)
(x 1 000 lb)
LOA
D A
T J
AC
KIN
G P
OIN
T (
x 1
000
kg)
LOA
D A
T J
AC
KIN
G P
OIN
T (
x 1
000
lb)
32
42
52
62
72
82
92
280
650
22300 320 340 360 380
25% MAC30% MAC34.7% MAC
22% MACCG POSITION
35
40
45
36.4% MAC
F_AC_021401_1_0210101_01_00
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AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT
800750700400 450 500 550
160 180 200 220 24060
70
80
90
100
110
260
600
(x 1 000 kg)
(x 1 000 lb)
LOA
D A
T J
AC
KIN
G P
OIN
T (
x 1
000
kg)
LOA
D A
T J
AC
KIN
G P
OIN
T (
x 1
000
lb)
152
172
192
212
232
252
280
650
132
120
300 320 340 360 380
25% MAC30% MAC36.4% MAC
22% MACCG POSITION
F_AC_021401_1_0220101_01_00
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FIGURE-2-14-1-991-022-A01
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AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT
800750700400 450 500 550
160 180 200 220 24060
70
80
90
100
110
260
600
(x 1 000 kg)
(x 1 000 lb)
LOA
D A
T J
AC
KIN
G P
OIN
T (
x 1
000
kg)
LOA
D A
T J
AC
KIN
G P
OIN
T (
x 1
000
lb)
152
172
192
212
232
252
280
650
132
120
300 320 340 360 380
25% MAC30% MAC36.4% MAC
22% MACCG POSITION
F_AC_021401_1_0230101_01_00
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FIGURE-2-14-1-991-023-A01
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AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT
800550400 450
160 180 200 220 24020
30
40
50
60
70
100
260(x 1 000 kg)
(x 1 000 lb)
LOA
D A
T J
AC
KIN
G P
OIN
T (
x 1
000
kg)
LOA
D A
T J
AC
KIN
G P
OIN
T (
x 1
000
lb)
64
84
104
124
144
164
184
204
224
280
500
44
110
300 320 340 360 380
25% MAC30% MAC36.4% MAC
22% MACCG POSITION
80
90
600 650 700 750
F_AC_021401_1_0240101_01_00
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FIGURE-2-14-1-991-024-A01
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AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT
800750700400 450 500 550
160 180 200 220 24020
30
40
50
60
70
100
260
600
(x 1 000 kg)
(x 1 000 lb)
LOA
D A
T J
AC
KIN
G P
OIN
T (
x 1
000
kg)
LOA
D A
T J
AC
KIN
G P
OIN
T (
x 1
000
lb)
64
84
104
124
144
164
184
204
224
280
650
44
110
300 320 340 360 380
25% MAC30% MAC36.4% MAC
22% MACCG POSITION
80
90
F_AC_021401_1_0250101_01_00
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FIGURE-2-14-1-991-025-A01
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2-14-2 Support of Aircraft
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Support of Aircraft
1. Support of AircraftWhen it is necessary to support the aircraft in order to relieve the loads on the structure for theaccomplishment of modifications or major work, it is advisable to provide adapters under the wingsand the fuselage for an alternative means of lifting.
The aircraft must not be lifted or supported by the wings or fuselage alone. It is important to supportthe aircraft fuselage and wings at the same time to prevent structural damage.
A. Shoring CradlesShoring cradles are used when it is necessary to stress-jack the aircraft to carry out maintenanceand repair work. These are used to oppose the deflections of the wings and reduce the stressesto an acceptable level at the area of maintenance and repair.
The shoring cradles, each with two adjustable pads, 152.4 mm (6 in) square, are positioned atfour locations under each wing.
The adjustable pads are faced with thin rubber and are in contact with the wing profile at thedatum intersections of the ribs and the front and rear spars (F/S and R/S).
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(SAFETY STAY)FR87
FR26
FR17
RIB6
RIB16
RIB27
RIB35 RIB35
RIB6
NOTE:THE SHORING CRADLE MUST BE INSTALLED AT THE EXACT LOCATION OF THE FRAME.
RIB27
RIB16
FR58
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FIGURE-2-14-2-991-003-A01
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FR7
FR17 FR20 FR39 FR53.8 FR59 FR76
A
LH SHOWN
(9.02 ft)2.75 m
(15.09 ft)4.6 m
(6.89 ft)2.1 m
EXAMPLE
A
B
RH SYMMETRICAL
B B
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(SAFETY STAY)FR87
FR58
FR26
FR17
NOTE:THE SHORING CRADLE MUST BE INSTALLED AT THE EXACT LOCATION OF THE FRAME.
RIB35
RIB27
RIB16
RIB6RIB6
RIB16
RIB27
RIB35
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FIGURE-2-14-2-991-003-B01
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FR7
FR17 FR20
FR26.1
FR36 FR39 FR53.8 FR59 FR76
A
LH SHOWN
(9.02 ft)2.75 m
(15.09 ft)4.6 m
(6.89 ft)2.1 m
EXAMPLE
A
B
RH SYMMETRICAL
B B
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AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE
3-1-0 General Information
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
General Information
1. Standard day temperatures for the altitude shown are tabulated below:
Standard day temperatures for the altitude
Altitude Standard Day Temperature
FEET METERS ˚F ˚C0 0 59.0 15.02000 610 51.9 11.14000 1220 44.7 7.16000 1830 37.6 3.18000 2440 30.5 -0.8
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3-2-1 Payload / Range - ISA Conditions
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Payload / Range - ISA Conditions
1. This section gives the payload / range at ISA conditions.
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NOTE:
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
1000
185
190
195
200
205
210
215
220
225
60
65
230
235
240
ZFW(x 1000 kg)
PAYLOAD(x 1000 kg)
RANGE(nm)
RANGE(km)
THESE CURVES ARE GIVEN FOR INFORMATION ONLY.THE APPROVED VALUES ARE STATED IN THE "OPERATINGMANUALS" SPECIFIC TO THE AIRLINE OPERATING THE AIRCRAFT.
180
175
70250
3000 5000 7000 9000 11000 13000 15000 17000 19000
CRUISE CONDITIONSISA 39000 ft M = 0.82
MAX PASSENGER PAYLOAD
MAX STRUCTURAL PAYLOAD
F_AC_030201_1_0180101_01_01
Payload / Range - ISA ConditionsRB 211 TRENT 556 engineFIGURE-3-2-1-991-018-A01
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NOTE:
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55225
11000
RANGE(km)
RANGE(nm)
THESE CURVES ARE GIVEN FOR INFORMATION ONLY.THE APPROVED VALUES ARE STATED IN THE "OPERATINGMANUALS" SPECIFIC TO THE AIRLINE OPERATING THE AIRCRAFT.
PAYLOAD(x 1000 kg)
ZFW(x 1000 kg)
165
170
175
180
185
190
195
200
205
210
215
220
1000 3000 5000 7000 9000 11000 13000 15000 17000 19000 21000
CRUISE CONDITIONSISA 39000 ft M = 0.82
MAX PASSENGER PAYLOAD
MAX STRUCTURAL PAYLOAD
F_AC_030201_1_0190101_01_01
Payload / Range - ISA ConditionsRB 211 TRENT 553 engineFIGURE-3-2-1-991-019-A01
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3-3-1 Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA Conditions
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA Conditions
1. This section gives the take-off weight limitation at ISA conditions.
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0
TAKE−OFF WEIGHT
NOTE:
2
4
6
8
1000 kg1000 lb
1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5180
200
220
240
260
280
300
320
340
360
380
400
420
440
4 4.5 5
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
750
800
850
900
950
1000
THESE CURVES ARE GIVEN FOR INFORMATION ONLY.THE APPROVED VALUES ARE STATED IN THE "OPERATINGMANUALS" SPECIFIC TO THE AIRLINE OPERATING THE AIRCRAFT.
AIR
PO
RT
PR
ES
SU
RE
ALT
ITU
DE
(10
00 ft
)
RUNWAY LENGTH(1000 m)
RUNWAY LENGTH(1000 ft)
F_AC_030301_1_0100101_01_00
BRAKE ENERGY LIMITATIONV.M.C
Take-Off Weight LimitationISA Conditions -- RB 211 TRENT 556 engine
FIGURE-3-3-1-991-010-A01
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0
TAKE−OFF WEIGHT
NOTE:
2
4
6
8
1000 kg1000 lb
1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5180
200
220
240
260
280
300
320
340
360
380
400
420
440
4 4.5 5
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
750
800
850
900
950
1000
THESE CURVES ARE GIVEN FOR INFORMATION ONLY.THE APPROVED VALUES ARE STATED IN THE "OPERATINGMANUALS" SPECIFIC TO THE AIRLINE OPERATING THE AIRCRAFT.
AIR
PO
RT
PR
ES
SU
RE
ALT
ITU
DE
(10
00 ft
)
RUNWAY LENGTH(1000 m)
RUNWAY LENGTH(1000 ft)
F_AC_030301_1_0110101_01_00
V.M.C
BRAKE ENERGY LIMITATION
Take-Off Weight LimitationISA Conditions -- RB 211 TRENT 553 engine
FIGURE-3-3-1-991-011-A01
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3-3-2 Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA +15˚C (+59˚F) Conditions
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Take-Off Weight Limitation - ISA +15˚C (+59˚F) Conditions
1. This section gives the take-off weight limitation at ISA +15˚C (+59˚F) conditions.
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0
TAKE−OFF WEIGHT
NOTE:
2
4
6
8
1000 kg1000 lb
1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5180
200
220
240
260
280
300
320
340
360
380
400
420
440
4 4.5 5
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
750
800
850
900
950
1000
THESE CURVES ARE GIVEN FOR INFORMATION ONLY.THE APPROVED VALUES ARE STATED IN THE "OPERATINGMANUALS" SPECIFIC TO THE AIRLINE OPERATING THE AIRCRAFT.
AIR
PO
RT
PR
ES
SU
RE
ALT
ITU
DE
(10
00 ft
)
(1000 m)
RUNWAY LENGTH(1000 ft)
RUNWAY LENGTH
V.M.CBRAKE ENERGY LIMITATION
F_AC_030302_1_0100101_01_00
Take-Off Weight LimitationISA +15˚C (+59˚F) Conditions -- RB 211 TRENT 556 engine
FIGURE-3-3-2-991-010-A01
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0
TAKE−OFF WEIGHT
NOTE:
2
4
6
8
1000 kg1000 lb
1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5180
200
220
240
260
280
300
320
340
360
380
400
420
440
4 4.5 5
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
750
800
850
900
950
1000
THESE CURVES ARE GIVEN FOR INFORMATION ONLY.THE APPROVED VALUES ARE STATED IN THE "OPERATINGMANUALS" SPECIFIC TO THE AIRLINE OPERATING THE AIRCRAFT.
AIR
PO
RT
PR
ES
SU
RE
ALT
ITU
DE
(10
00 ft
)
(1000 m)
RUNWAY LENGTH(1000 ft)
BRAKE ENERGY LIMITATIONV.M.C
RUNWAY LENGTH
F_AC_030302_1_0110101_01_00
Take-Off Weight LimitationISA +15˚C (+59˚F) Conditions -- RB 211 TRENT 553 engine
FIGURE-3-3-2-991-011-A01
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3-4-1 Landing Field Length - ISA Conditions
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Landing Field Length - ISA Conditions
1. This section gives the landing field length.
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NO
TE
:
2468 GR
OS
S W
EIG
HT
(x 1
000
lb)
GR
OS
S W
EIG
HT
(x 1
000
kg)
(x 1
000
m)
(x 1
000
ft)
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5 18
020
022
024
026
028
030
00
AIR
FIE
LD E
LEV
AT
ION
(x 1
000
ft)
400
450
350
500
550
600
650
700
4681012
TH
ES
E C
UR
VE
S A
RE
GIV
EN
FO
R IN
FO
RM
AT
ION
ON
LY.
TH
E A
PP
RO
VE
D V
ALU
ES
AR
E S
TA
TE
D IN
TH
E "
OP
ER
AT
ING
MA
NU
ALS
" S
PE
CIF
IC T
O T
HE
AIR
LIN
E O
PE
RA
TIN
GT
HE
AIR
CR
AF
T.
LAN
DIN
G F
IELD
LE
NG
TH
VA
LID
FO
R A
LL T
EM
PE
RA
TU
RE
S
F_AC_030401_1_0100101_01_01
Landing Field LengthISA Conditions -- RB 211 TRENT 556 engine
FIGURE-3-4-1-991-010-A01
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180
200
220
240
300
260
NO
TE
:
2468
GR
OS
S W
EIG
HT
(x 1
000
lb)
GR
OS
S W
EIG
HT
(x 1
000
kg)
(x 1
000
m)
(x 1
000
ft)
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
0
AIR
FIE
LD E
LEV
AT
ION
(x 1
000
ft)
400
450
350
500
550
600
650
700
4681012
TH
ES
E C
UR
VE
S A
RE
GIV
EN
FO
R IN
FO
RM
AT
ION
ON
LY.
TH
E A
PP
RO
VE
D V
ALU
ES
AR
E S
TA
TE
D IN
TH
E "
OP
ER
AT
ING
MA
NU
ALS
" S
PE
CIF
IC T
O T
HE
AIR
LIN
E O
PE
RA
TIN
GT
HE
AIR
CR
AF
T.
LAN
DIN
G F
IELD
LE
NG
TH
280
VA
LID
FO
R A
LL T
EM
PE
RA
TU
RE
S
F_AC_030401_1_0110101_01_01
Landing Field LengthISA Conditions -- RB 211 TRENT 553 engine
FIGURE-3-4-1-991-011-A01
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3-5-0 Final Approach Speed
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Final Approach Speed
**ON A/C A340-500
1. Final Approach Speed
A. This section gives the final approach speed. This is the indicated airspeed at threshold in thelanding configuration, at the certificated maximum flap setting and maximum landing weight, instandard atmospheric conditions. The approach speed is used to classify the aircraft into anAircraft Approach Category, a grouping of aircraft based on the indicated airspeed at threshold.
B. The final approach speed is 146 kt at a Maximum Landing Weight (MLW) of 246 000 kg (542337 lb) and classifies the aircraft into the Aircraft Approach Category D.
NOTE : This value is given for information only.
**ON A/C A340-600
2. Final Approach Speed
A. This section gives the final approach speed. This is the indicated airspeed at threshold in thelanding configuration, at the certificated maximum flap setting and maximum landing weight, instandard atmospheric conditions. The approach speed is used to classify the aircraft into anAircraft Approach Category, a grouping of aircraft based on the indicated airspeed at threshold.
B. The final approach speed is 153 kt at a Maximum Landing Weight (MLW) of 265 000 kg (584225 lb) and classifies the aircraft into the Aircraft Approach Category D.
NOTE : This value is given for information only.
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GROUND MANEUVERING
4-1-0 General Information
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
General Information
1. This section gives aircraft turning capability and maneuvering characteristics.
For ease of presentation, this data has been determined from the theoretical limits imposed by thegeometry of the aircraft, and where noted, gives for a normal allowance for tire slippage. As such, itreflects the turning capability of the aircraft in favorable operating circumstances. This data shouldonly be used as guidelines for the method of determination of such parameters and for themaneuvering characteristics of this aircraft type.
In the ground operating mode, varying airline practices may demand that more conservative turningprocedures be adopted to avoid excessive tire wear and reduce possible maintenance problems. Airlineoperating techniques will vary in the level of performance, over a wide range of operatingcircumstances throughout the world. Variations from standard aircraft operating patterns may benecessary to satisfy physical constraints within the maneuvering area, such as adverse grades, limitedarea or high risk of jet blast damage. For these reasons, ground maneuvering requirements should becoordinated with the airlines in question prior to layout planning
NOTE : The following chapter takes into account ICAO Annex 14 to the Convention onInternational Civil Aviation, Aerodromes - Volume I, Aerodrome Design and Operations,Eighth Edition, July 2018.
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4-2-0 Turning Radii
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Turning Radii
1. This section gives the turning radii.
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R6
R4
R5
R3
NOTE:FOR TURNING RADII VALUES, REFER TO SHEET 2.
55
60
65
70
75
F_AC_040200_1_0080101_01_03
Turning Radii(Sheet 1) (Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-4-2-0-991-008-A01
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98.9325
m
ft124.8409
98.2322
R6TAIL
109.9361
R3NLG
R4WING
R5NOSE
24.62580.2263
104.7344
82.8272
91.1299
29.53067.9223
91299
70.9233
78.6258
34.43559.3195
80.9265
62.8206
69.7229
39.24053
17473.2240
56.9187
63.1207
444548.3159
66.9220
52.6173
58190
48.85044.7147
61.7202
49.3162
53.9177
53.45541.9138
57.4188
46.8154
50.7166
57.96039.8131
53.6176
44.9147
48158
626538.2125
50.5166
43.5143
45.9151
65.67037.1122
48158
42.5139
44.4146
m
ftm
ftm
ftm
ftm
ftm
ftm
ftm
ftm
ftm
ft
A340−600 TURNING RADII
67.47536.6120
46.8153
42.1138
43.6143
m
ft
19.7
STEERING ANGLEEFFECTIVE
(deg)
STEERINGANGLE(deg)
20
NOTE:SYMMETRIC THRUST− NO BRAKING.
F_AC_040200_1_0080102_01_00
Turning Radii(Sheet 2) (Sheet 2 of 2)
FIGURE-4-2-0-991-008-A01
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R6
R4
R5
R3
R2
R1
NOTE:FOR TURNING RADII VALUES, REFER TO SHEET 2.
55
60
65
70
F_AC_040200_1_0090101_01_03
Turning Radii(Sheet 1) (Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-4-2-0-991-009-A01
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19.520
TYPE OFTURN
278.7258
A340−500 TURNING RADII
m
ft84.4277
83.5274
R4WING
110.4362
R5NOSE
85.3280
R6TAIL
94.9311
R1RMLG
R2LMLG
R3NLG
24.325263.1207
67.4221
67.6222
93.5307
70.0230
79.2260
29.130252.9174
55.9183
57.3188
82.0269
60.2198
68.8226
33.935245.9151
47.3155
50.0164
73.6241
53.4175
61.5202
38.740240.8134
40.8134
44.6146
67.1220
48.5159
56.1184
43.445237.1122
35.5116
40.6133
61.9203
44.9147
51.9170
48.050234.3113
31.1102
37.5123
57.6189
42.2138
48.7160
52.655232.3106
27.490
35.1115
53.9177
40.1132
46.0151
57.060230.7101
24.279
33.3109
50.8167
38.6127
43.9144
61.165229.797
21.671
31.8104
48.2158
37.4123
42.2138
64.570229.095
19.564
30.9101
46.2152
36.6120
40.9134
49.350133.7111
30.098
36.8121
56.5185
41.6136
47.9157
54.055131.7104
26.386
34.5113
52.9174
39.6130
45.3149
58.860130.299
23.075
32.6107
49.7163
38.0125
43.1141
63.565129.195
20.166
31.1102
46.8154
36.8121
41.3135
68.070128.493
17.457
30.098
44.2145
35.9118
39.8131
m
ftm
ftm
ftm
ftm
ftm
ftm
ftm
ftm
ftm
ftm
ftm
ftm
ftm
ftm
ft
STEERING ANGLE (deg)EFFECTIVESTEERING
ANGLE (deg)
TYPE 1 TURNS USE: ASYMMETRIC THRUST DURING THE WHOLE TURN;AND DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING TO INITIATE THE TURN ONLY.
IT IS POSSIBLE TO GET LOWER VALUES THAN THOSE FROM TYPE 1 BYAPPLYING DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING DURING THE WHOLE TURN.
TYPE 2 TURNS USE: SYMMETRIC THRUST DURING THE WHOLE TURN;AND NO DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING AT ALL.
NOTE:ABOVE , AIRLINES MAY USE TYPE 1 OR TYPE 2 TURNS DEPENDING ON THE SITUATION.50
F_AC_040200_1_0090102_01_01
Turning Radii(Sheet 2) (Sheet 2 of 2)
FIGURE-4-2-0-991-009-A01
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4-3-0 Minimum Turning Radii
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Minimum Turning Radii
1. This section provides the minimum turning radii.
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A(MINIMUM TURNING
WIDTH)
67.4
TYPE OFTURN
213.745
A340−600 MINIMUM TURNING RADII
m
ft56.7186
36.6120
R4WING
46.8154
R5NOSE
42.1138
R6TAIL43.6143
R3NLGSTEERING ANGLE (deg)
EFFECTIVE
NOTE:TYPE 2 TURNS USE:
X
33.2109
AX Y
R6
R4
R5
R3
Y
SYMMETRIC THRUST DURING THE WHOLE TURN;
OF TIREOUTSIDE FACE
AND NO DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING AT ALL.F_AC_040300_1_0050101_01_01
Minimum Turning RadiiFIGURE-4-3-0-991-005-A01
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NOTE:TYPE 1 TURNS USE:ASYMMETRIC THRUST DURING THE WHOLETURN; AND DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING TOINITIATE THE TURN ONLY.TYPE 2 TURNS USE:SYMMETRIC THRUST DURING THE WHOLETURN; AND NO DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING AT ALL.
A(MINIMUM TURNING WIDTH)
68.070 (MAX)
TYPE OFTURN
111.136
A340−500 MINIMUM TURNING RADII
m
ft47.8157
30.098
R4WING
44.2145
R5NOSE
35.9118
R6TAIL39.8131
R3NLG
64.570 (MAX)213.243
50.7166
30.9101
46.2152
36.6120
40.9134
m
ft
STEERING ANGLE (deg)EFFECTIVESTEERING
ANGLE (deg)
NOTE:IT IS POSSIBLE TO GET LOWER VALUES THAN THOSE FROM TYPE 1BY APPLYING DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING DURING THE WHOLE TURN.
R6
R4
R5
R3
27.691
27.691
AX Y
Y
OUTSIDE FACEOF TIRE
X
F_AC_040300_1_0060101_01_01
Minimum Turning RadiiFIGURE-4-3-0-991-006-A01
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4-4-0 Visibility from Cockpit in Static Position
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Visibility from Cockpit in Static Position
1. This section gives the visibility from cockpit in static position.
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25?
20?
14 m(45.93 ft)
6.58 m(21.59 ft)
VISUAL ANGLES IN VERTICALPLANE THROUGH PILOTEYE POSITION.
DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE
2.4 m(7.87 ft)
CAPTAIN FIELD OF VIEW
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
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
0.53 m(1.74 ft)
62?
42?
30?36?
30?
VISUAL ANGLES IN PLANEPERPENDICULAR TOLONGITUDINAL AXIS.
62?
42?
WITH HEAD MOVED125 mm (5 in) OUTBOARD
36?
115?
135?
115?
135?
F_AC_040400_1_0050101_01_02
Visibility from Cockpit in Static PositionFIGURE-4-4-0-991-005-A01
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CA
PT
AIN
WIN
DS
HIE
LDC
AP
TA
IN S
LID
ING
WIN
DO
WC
AP
TA
INF
IXE
D W
IND
OW
PIL
OT
EY
E P
OS
ITIO
N(C
AP
TA
IN P
OS
ITIO
N)
WIN
G T
IPV
ISIB
LE
CA
PT
AIN
’S F
IELD
OF
VIE
W S
HO
WN
, TH
RO
UG
H C
AP
TA
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Binocular Visibility Through Windows from Captain Eye PositionFIGURE-4-4-0-991-009-A01
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4-5-0 Runway and Taxiway Turn Paths
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Runway and Taxiway Turn Paths
1. This section gives the runway and taxiway turn paths for the following configurations:- 135˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway- 90˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway- 180˚ Turn on a Runway- 135˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway- 90˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway.The turn paths Runway to Taxiway and Taxiway to Taxiway are defined using 3 methods:- Oversteering method,- External and Taxiing Aid Camera System (ETACS) assisted steering method,- Cockpit over centerline method.The 180˚ Turn on runway is defined using the following method:- 180˚ Turn using edge of runway method.
NOTE : The fillet design and the turn radii are as per FAA AC 150/5300-13 Change 18.
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@A340-500/-600AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
4-5-1 135˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
135˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway
1. This section gives the 135˚ turn - runway to taxiway.
4-5-1Page 1
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@A340-500/-600AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
**ON A/C A340-600
45 m(150 ft)
23 m(75 ft)
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
TAXIWAYCENTERLINE
FAA LEAD−IN FILLET
L = 75 m (250 ft)
FAA LEAD−IN FILLET
L = 75 m (250 ft)
(2 ft)APPROX 0.48 m
APPROX 13.15 m(45 ft)
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
NOTE:THE MLG FOLLOWS THE CENTERLINE.THE NLG EDGE MARGIN DECREASES BY 0.6 m (2 ft)
NLG PATH (CENTER)
MLG PATH (EDGE)
F_AC_040501_1_0040101_01_02
135˚ Turn - Runway to TaxiwayJudgemental Oversteering Method
FIGURE-4-5-1-991-004-A01
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**ON A/C A340-600
NOTE:THE NLG FOLLOWS THE RH ETACS MARKER.THE NLG EDGE MARGIN DECREASES BY 0.6 m (2 ft).
45 m(150 ft)
23 m(75 ft)
TAXIWAYCENTERLINE
NLG PATH (CENTER)
NLG ETACS MARKER (RH)
MLG PATH (EDGE)
MLG ETACS MARKER (RH)
FAA LEAD−IN FILLET
L = 75 m (250 ft)
FAA LEAD−IN FILLET
L = 75 m (250 ft)
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
APPROX 7.71 m(25 ft)
(16 ft)APPROX 4.86 m
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
F_AC_040501_1_0110101_01_01
135˚ Turn - Runway to TaxiwayTACS Assisted Steering Method
FIGURE-4-5-1-991-011-A01
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**ON A/C A340-600
45 m(150 ft)
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
TAXIWAYCENTERLINE
23 m(75 ft)
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
APPROX 0.48 m(2 ft)
ADDITIONAL FILLET TO MEET4 m (13 ft) EDGE CLEARANCE
FAA LEAD−IN FILLET
L = 75 m (250 ft)
FAA LEAD−IN FILLET
L = 75 m (250 ft)
APPROX 2.62 m(9 ft)
NLG PATH (CENTER)
MLG PATH (EDGE)
F_AC_040501_1_0150101_01_00
135˚ Turn - Runway to TaxiwayCockpit Over Centerline Method
FIGURE-4-5-1-991-015-A01
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**ON A/C A340-500
NOTE:THE MLG FOLLOWS THE CENTERLINE.THE NLG EDGE MARGIN DECREASES BY 0.6 m (2 ft).
45 m(150 ft)
FAA LEAD−IN FILLET
L = 75 m (250 ft)
(43 ft)APPROX 13.21 m
TAXIWAYCENTERLINE
23 m(75 ft)
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
APPROX 3.45 m(11 ft)
FAA LEAD−IN FILLET
L = 75 m (250 ft)
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
NLG PATH (CENTER)
MLG PATH (EDGE)
F_AC_040501_1_0050101_01_02
135˚ Turn - Runway to TaxiwayJudgemental Oversteering Method
FIGURE-4-5-1-991-005-A01
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**ON A/C A340-500
NOTE:THE NLG FOLLOWS THE RH ETACS MARKER.THE NLG EDGE MARGIN DECREASES BY 0.6 m (2 ft).
FAA LEAD−IN FILLET
L = 75 m (250 ft)
FAA LEAD−IN FILLET
L = 75 m (250 ft)
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
(28 ft)APPROX 8.41 m
APPROX 7.71 m(25 ft)
23 m(75 ft)
TAXIWAYCENTERLINE
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
45 m(150 ft)
NLG PATH (CENTER)
NLG ETACS MARKER (RH)
MLG PATH (EDGE)
MLG ETACS MARKER (RH)
F_AC_040501_1_0120101_01_01
135˚ Turn - Runway to TaxiwayTACS Assisted Steering Method
FIGURE-4-5-1-991-012-A01
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**ON A/C A340-500
45 m(150 ft)
23 m(75 ft)
FAA LEAD−IN FILLET
L = 75 m (250 ft)
TAXIWAYCENTERLINE
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
APPROX 1.37 m(5 ft)
FAA LEAD−IN FILLET
L = 75 m (250 ft)
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
ADDITIONAL FILLET TO MEET4.0 m (13 ft) EDGE CLEARANCE
NLG PATH (CENTER)
MLG PATH (EDGE)
F_AC_040501_1_0160101_01_00
135˚ Turn - Runway to TaxiwayCockpit Over Centerline Method
FIGURE-4-5-1-991-016-A01
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4-5-2 90˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
90˚ Turn - Runway to Taxiway
1. This section gives the 90˚ turn - runway to taxiway.
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**ON A/C A340-600
NLG PATH (CENTER)
MLG PATH (EDGE)45 m
(150 ft)
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
23 m(75 ft)
TAXIWAYCENTERLINE
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
APPROX 13.16 m(43 ft)
APPROX 8.06 m(26 ft)
FAA LEAD−IN FILLETL = 75 m (250 ft)
NOTE:THE MLG FOLLOWS THE CENTERLINE.THE NLG EDGE MARGIN DECREASES BY 0.6 m (2 ft). F_AC_040502_1_0040101_01_02
90˚ Turn - Runway to TaxiwayJudgemental Oversteering Method
FIGURE-4-5-2-991-004-A01
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NOTE:THE MLG FOLLOWS THE CENTERLINE.THE NLG EDGE MARGIN DECREASES BY 0.6 m (2 ft).
NLG PATH (CENTER)
NLG ETACS MARKER (RH)
FAA LEAD−IN FILLETL = 75 m (250 ft)
23 m(75 ft)
TAXIWAYCENTERLINE
45 m(150 ft)
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
APPROX 6.11 m(20 ft)
APPROX 15.09 m(50 ft)
MLG PATH (EDGE)
MLG ETACS MARKER (RH)
F_AC_040502_1_0170101_01_00
90˚ Turn - Runway to TaxiwayTACS Assisted Steering Method
FIGURE-4-5-2-991-017-A01
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**ON A/C A340-600
45 m(150 ft)
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
APPROX 0.2 m(1 ft)
4.0 m (13 ft) EDGE CLEARANCEADDITIONAL FILLET TO MEET
FAA LEAD−IN FILLETL = 75 m (250 ft)
23 m(75 ft)
TAXIWAYCENTERLINE
NLG PATH (CENTER)
MLG PATH (EDGE)
F_AC_040502_1_0130101_01_01
90˚ Turn - Runway to TaxiwayCockpit Over Centerline Method
FIGURE-4-5-2-991-013-A01
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**ON A/C A340-500
NOTE:THE MLG FOLLOWS THE CENTERLINE.THE NLG EDGE MARGIN DECREASES BY 0.6 m (2 ft).
NLG PATH (CENTER)
MLG PATH (EDGE)
45 m(150 ft)
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
23 m(75 ft)
TAXIWAYCENTERLINE
FAA LEAD−IN FILLETL = 75 m (250 ft)
APPROX 11.03 m(36 ft)
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
APPROX 13.18 m(43 ft)
F_AC_040502_1_0050101_01_02
90˚ Turn - Runway to TaxiwayJudgemental Oversteering Method
FIGURE-4-5-2-991-005-A01
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**ON A/C A340-500
NOTE:THE MLG FOLLOWS THE CENTERLINE.THE NLG EDGE MARGIN DECREASES BY 0.6 m (2 ft).
NLG PATH (CENTER)
NLG ETACS MARKER (RH)
MLG PATH (EDGE)
MLG ETACS MARKER (RH)
FAA LEAD−IN FILLETL = 75 m (250 ft)
23 m(75 ft)
TAXIWAYCENTERLINE
45 m(150 ft)
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
APPROX 9.1 m(30 ft)
APPROX 15.09 m(50 ft)
F_AC_040502_1_0180101_01_00
90˚ Turn - Runway to TaxiwayTACS Assisted Steering Method
FIGURE-4-5-2-991-018-A01
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**ON A/C A340-500
NLG PATH (CENTER)
MLG PATH (EDGE)
45 m(150 ft)
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
APPROX 3.06 m(10 ft)
ADDITIONAL FILLET TO MEET4.0 m (13 ft) EDGE CLEARANCE
TAXIWAYCENTERLINE
23 m(75 ft)
FAA LEAD−IN FILLETL = 75 m (250 ft)
F_AC_040502_1_0140101_01_01
90˚ Turn - Runway to TaxiwayCockpit Over Centerline Method
FIGURE-4-5-2-991-014-A01
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4-5-3 180˚ Turn on a Runway
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
180˚ Turn on a Runway
1. This section gives the 180˚ turn on a runway.
NOTE : The turns in this section show turns on a runway after landing and are not aimed to resultin good alignment.
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**ON A/C A340-600
NLG PATH
MLG PATH
NOSE TIP PATH
WING TIP PATH
TAIL TIP PATH
MLG PATH
NOSE TIP PATH
WING TIP PATH
TAIL TIP PATH
R4 = 46.8 m
64.8 m(213 ft)
(154 ft)
R6 = 43.6 m(143 ft)
56.8 m(186 ft)
4.0 m(13 ft)
22.6 m(74 ft)
19.5 m(64 ft)
6.1 m(20 ft)
1.4 m(5 ft)
4.0 m(13 ft)
R3 = 36.6 m(120 ft)
R5 = 42.1 m(138 ft)
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
NLG PATH (EDGE)
NLG PATH (CENTER)
NOTE:TYPE 2 VALUES FOR MAX STEERING ANGLE = 75 . F_AC_040503_1_0090101_01_04
180˚ Turn on a RunwayFIGURE-4-5-3-991-009-A01
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R5 = 35.9 m(118 ft)
4.0 m(13 ft)
22.7 m(74 ft)
18 m(59 ft)
10.5 m(34 ft)
1.5 m(5 ft)
4.0 m(13 ft)
R3 = 30 m(98 ft)
R6 = 39.8 m(131 ft)
R4 = 44.2 m(145 ft)
55.8 m(183 ft)
47.8 m(157 ft)
NLG PATH
MLG PATH
NOSE TIP PATH
WING TIP PATH
TAIL TIP PATH
NLG PATH (EDGE)
MLG PATH
NOSE TIP PATH
WING TIP PATH
TAIL TIP PATH
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
NLG PATHNLG PATH (CENTER)
TYPE 1 VALUES FOR MAX STEERING ANGLE = 70 .IT IS POSSIBLE TO GET LOWER VALUES THAN THOSE FROM TYPE 1BY APPLYING DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING DURING THE WHOLE TURN.
NOTE:
F_AC_040503_1_0100101_01_04
180˚ Turn on a RunwayFIGURE-4-5-3-991-010-A01
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4-5-4 135˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
135˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway
1. This section gives the 135˚ turn - taxiway to taxiway.
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@A340-500/-600AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
**ON A/C A340-600
23 m(75 ft)
23 m(75 ft)
CENTERLINECENTERLINETAXIWAY
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
FA
A LE
AD
−IN
FILLE
TL =
75 m (250 ft)
APPROX 13.14 m(43 ft)
NLG PATH (CENTER)
MLG PATH (EDGE)
FAA LEAD−IN FILLET
L = 75 m (250 ft)
APPROX 0.49 m(2 ft)
NOTE:THE MLG FOLLOWS THE CENTERLINE.THE NLG EDGE MARGIN DECREASES BY 0.6 m (2 ft). F_AC_040504_1_0050101_01_02
135˚ Turn - Taxiway to TaxiwayJudgemental Oversteering Method
FIGURE-4-5-4-991-005-A01
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**ON A/C A340-600
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
23 m(75 ft)
FA
A LE
AD
−IN
FILLE
TL =
75 m (250 ft)
FAA LEAD−IN FILLET
L = 75 m (250 ft)FILLET R = 25.5 m
(85 ft)
APPROX 4.86 m(16 ft)
APPROX 7.71 m(25 ft)
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
NOTE:THE NLG FOLLOWS THE RH ETACS MARKER.THE NLG EDGE MARGIN DECREASES BY 0.6 m (2 ft).
NLG PATH (CENTER)
NLG ETACS MARKER (RH)
MLG PATH (EDGE)
MLG ETACS MARKER (RH)
CENTERLINETAXIWAY
23 m(75 ft)
F_AC_040504_1_0170101_01_00
135˚ Turn - Taxiway to TaxiwayTACS Assisted Steering Method
FIGURE-4-5-4-991-017-A01
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**ON A/C A340-600
NLG PATH (CENTER)
MLG PATH (EDGE)
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
23 m(75 ft)
CENTERLINETAXIWAY
23 m(75 ft)
FA
A LE
AD
−IN
FILLE
TL =
75 m (250 ft)
FAA LEAD−IN FILLET
L = 75 m (250 ft)FILLET R = 25.5 m
(85 ft)
APPROX 2.63 m(9 ft)
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
ADDITIONAL FILLET TO MEET4.0 m (13 ft) EDGE CLEARANCE
F_AC_040504_1_0130101_01_01
135˚ Turn - Taxiway to TaxiwayCockpit Over Centerline Method
FIGURE-4-5-4-991-013-A01
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**ON A/C A340-500
NOTE:THE MLG FOLLOWS THE CENTERLINE.THE NLG EDGE MARGIN DECREASES BY 0.6 m (2 ft).
23 m(75 ft)
23 m(75 ft)
CENTERLINECENTERLINETAXIWAY
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
FA
A LE
AD
−IN
FILLE
TL =
75 m (250 ft)
APPROX 13.2 m(43 ft)
NLG PATH (CENTER)
MLG PATH (EDGE)
FAA LEAD−IN FILLET
L = 75 m (250 ft)
APPROX 3.46 m(11 ft)
F_AC_040504_1_0060101_01_02
135˚ Turn - Taxiway to TaxiwayJudgemental Oversteering Method
FIGURE-4-5-4-991-006-A01
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**ON A/C A340-500
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
23 m(75 ft)
FA
A LE
AD
−IN
FILLE
TL =
75 m (250 ft)
FAA LEAD−IN FILLET
L = 75 m (250 ft)FILLET R = 25.5 m
(85 ft)
APPROX 8.41 m(28 ft)
APPROX 7.71 m(25 ft)
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
23 m(75 ft)
CENTERLINETAXIWAY
NOTE:THE NLG FOLLOWS THE RH ETACS MARKER.THE NLG EDGE MARGIN DECREASES BY 0.6 m (2 ft).
NLG PATH (CENTER)
NLG ETACS MARKER (RH)
MLG PATH (EDGE)
MLG ETACS MARKER (RH)
F_AC_040504_1_0180101_01_00
135˚ Turn - Taxiway to TaxiwayTACS Assisted Steering Method
FIGURE-4-5-4-991-018-A01
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**ON A/C A340-500
NLG PATH (CENTER)
MLG PATH (EDGE)
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
23 m(75 ft)
23 m(75 ft)
CENTERLINETAXIWAY
FA
A LE
AD
−IN
FILLE
TL =
75 m (250 ft)
FAA LEAD−IN FILLET
L = 75 m (250 ft)FILLET R = 25.5 m
(85 ft)
APPROX 1.36 m(4 ft)
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
ADDITIONAL FILLET TO MEET4.0 m (13 ft) EDGE CLEARANCE
F_AC_040504_1_0140101_01_01
135˚ Turn - Taxiway to TaxiwayCockpit Over Centerline Method
FIGURE-4-5-4-991-014-A01
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4-5-5 90˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
90˚ Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway
1. This section gives the 90˚ turn - taxiway to taxiway.
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@A340-500/-600AIRCRAFT CHARACTERISTICS - AIRPORT AND MAINTENANCE PLANNING
**ON A/C A340-600
23 m(75 ft)
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
23 m(75 ft)
TAXIWAYCENTERLINEF
AA
LEA
D−
IN F
ILLET
L = 75 m
(250 ft)
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
(43 ft)APPROX 13.16 m
FAA LEAD−IN FILLETL = 75 m (250 ft)
(26 ft)APPROX 8.06 m
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
NLG PATH (CENTER)
MLG PATH (EDGE)
NOTE:THE MLG FOLLOWS THE CENTERLINE.THE NLG EDGE MARGIN DECREASES BY 0.6 m (2 ft). F_AC_040505_1_0080101_01_02
90˚ Turn - Taxiway to TaxiwayJudgemental Oversteering Method
FIGURE-4-5-5-991-008-A01
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**ON A/C A340-600
23 m(75 ft)
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
FA
A LE
AD
−IN
FILLE
TL =
75 m (250 ft)
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
23 m(75 ft)
TAXIWAYCENTERLINE
FAA LEAD−IN FILLETL = 75 m (250 ft)
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
APPROX 6.11 m(20 ft)
NOTE:THE NLG FOLLOWS THE RH ETACS MARKER.THE NLG EDGE MARGIN DECREASES BY 0.6 (2 ft).
APPROX 15.09 m(50 ft)
NLG PATH (CENTER)
NLG ETACS MARKER (RH)
MLG PATH (EDGE)
MLG ETACS MARKER (RH)
F_AC_040505_1_0190101_01_00
90˚ Turn - Taxiway to TaxiwayTACS Assisted Steering Method
FIGURE-4-5-5-991-019-A01
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**ON A/C A340-600
23 m(75 ft)
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
FA
A LE
AD
−IN
FILLE
TL =
75 m (250 ft)
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
23 m(75 ft)
TAXIWAYCENTERLINE
FAA LEAD−IN FILLETL = 75 m (250 ft)
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
NLG PATH (CENTER)
MLG PATH (EDGE)
APPROX 0.2 m(1 ft)
ADDITIONAL FILLET TO MEET4.0 m (13 ft) EDGE CLEARANCE
F_AC_040505_1_0150101_01_01
90˚ Turn - Taxiway to TaxiwayCockpit Over Centerline Method
FIGURE-4-5-5-991-015-A01
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**ON A/C A340-500
23 m(75 ft)
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
23 m(75 ft)
TAXIWAYCENTERLINEF
AA
LEA
D−
IN F
ILLET
L = 75 m
(250 ft)
FAA LEAD−IN FILLETL = 75 m (250 ft)
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
(43 ft)APPROX 13.18 m
(36 ft)APPROX 11.03 m
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
NLG PATH (CENTER)
MLG PATH (EDGE)
NOTE:THE MLG FOLLOWS THE CENTERLINE.THE NLG EDGE MARGIN DECREASES BY 0.6 m (2 ft). F_AC_040505_1_0090101_01_02
90˚ Turn - Taxiway to TaxiwayJudgemental Oversteering Method
FIGURE-4-5-5-991-009-A01
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23 m(75 ft)
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
FA
A LE
AD
−IN
FILLE
TL =
75 m (250 ft)
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
23 m(75 ft)
FAA LEAD−IN FILLETL = 75 m (250 ft)
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
APPROX 9.1 m(30 ft)
NOTE:THE NLG FOLLOWS THE RH ETACS MARKER.THE NLG EDGE MARGIN DECREASES BY 0.6 (2 ft).
NLG PATH (CENTER)
NLG ETACS MARKER (RH)
MLG PATH (EDGE)
MLG ETACS MARKER (RH)
TAXIWAYCENTERLINE
APPROX 15.09 m(50 ft)
F_AC_040505_1_0200101_01_00
90˚ Turn - Taxiway to TaxiwayTACS Assisted Steering Method
FIGURE-4-5-5-991-020-A01
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23 m(75 ft)
TAXIWAY CENTERLINE
FA
A LE
AD
−IN
FILLE
TL =
75 m (250 ft)
FILLET R = 25.5 m(85 ft)
23 m(75 ft)
TAXIWAYCENTERLINE
FAA LEAD−IN FILLETL = 75 m (250 ft)
TURN R = 45 m(150 ft)
NLG PATH (CENTER)
MLG PATH (EDGE)
APPROX 3.06 m(10 ft)
ADDITIONAL FILLET TO MEET4.0 m (13 ft) EDGE CLEARANCE
F_AC_040505_1_0160101_01_01
90˚ Turn - Taxiway to TaxiwayCockpit Over Centerline Method
FIGURE-4-5-5-991-016-A01
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4-6-0 Runway Holding Bay (Apron)
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Runway Holding Bay (Apron)
1. This section provides the runway holding bay (Apron).
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TAXIWAYCENTERLINE
23 m(75 ft)
45 m(150 ft)
RUNWAYCENTERLINE
HOLDINGPOINT
90 m(300 ft)
6.1 m(20 ft)
6.1 m(20 ft)
12.2 m(40 ft)
100.54 m(329 ft)
190 m(625 ft)
20? NOSE−WHEEL STEERING ANGLE.COORDINATE WITH USING AIRLINE FOR SPECIFIC PLANNED OPERATING PROCEDURES.
NOTE:
F_AC_040600_1_0040101_01_02
Runway Holding Bay (Apron)FIGURE-4-6-0-991-004-A01
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4-7-0 Minimum Line-Up Distance Corrections
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Minimum Line-Up Distance Corrections
1. The ground maneuvers were performed using asymmetric thrust and differential-only braking toinitiate the turn.Maneuvers of this section are calculated with turn characteristics as given in chapter 04-02-00.TODA: Take-Off Distance AvailableASDA: Acceleration-Stop Distance Available
2. 90˚ Turn on Runway EntryThis section gives the minimum line-up distance correction for a 90˚ turn on runway entry.This maneuver consists in a 90˚ turn at minimum turn radius. It starts with the edge of the MLG ata distance of 4.0 m (13 ft) from the taxiway edge, and finishes with the aircraft aligned on thecenterline of the runway, see FIGURE 4-7-0-991-025-A.During the turn, all the clearances must meet the minimum value of 4.0 m (13 ft) for this category ofaircraft as recommended in ICAO Annex 14 (Eighth Edition).
3. 180˚ Turn on Runway Turn PadThis section gives the minimum line-up distance correction for a 180˚ turn on the runway turn pad.This maneuver consists in a 180˚ turn at minimum turn radius on a runway turn pad with standardICAO geometry.It starts with the edge of the MLG at a distance of 4.0 m (13 ft) from the pavement edge, and itfinishes with the aircraft aligned on the centerline of the runway, see FIGURE 4-7-0-991-026-A.During the turn, all the clearances must meet the minimum value of 4.0 m (13 ft) for this category ofaircraft as recommended in ICAO Annex 14 (Eighth Edition).
4. 180˚ Turn on Runway WidthThis section gives the minimum line-up distance correction for a 180˚ turn on the runway width.For this maneuver, the pavement width is considered to be the runway width, which is a frozenparameter (45 m (150 ft) and 60 m (200 ft)).As per the standard operating procedures for the ”180˚ turn on runway” (described in the FlightCrew Operating Manual (FCOM)), the aircraft is initially angled with respect to the runwaycenterline when starting the 180˚ turn, see FIGURE 4-7-0-991-027-A.The value of this angle depends on the aircraft type and is mentioned in the FCOM.During the turn, all the clearances must meet the minimum value of 4.0 m (13 ft) for this category ofaircraft as recommended in ICAO Annex 14 (Eighth Edition).
NOTE : The minimum line-up distances may need a lower steering angle than maximum steeringangle.
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NOTE:ASDA: ACCELERATION−STOP DISTANCE AVAILABLETODA: TAKE−OFF DISTANCE AVAILABLE
TAXIWAYCENTERLINE
RUNWAY
> 4.0 m(13 ft)
TODA
4.0 m(13 ft)
ASDA
CENTERLINE
AIRCRAFTTYPE
STEERINGANGLE
MAX(STANDARD WIDTH)
45 m (150 ft) WIDE RUNWAY
DISTANCE CORRECTIONMINIMUM LINE−UP
DISTANCE CORRECTIONMINIMUM LINE−UP
A340−500 76 ft23.1 m 168 ft51.1 m 71 ft21.6 m 163 ft49.6 mON TODA ON ASDA ON TODA ON ASDA
60 m (200 ft) WIDE RUNWAY
A340−600 105 ft32.0 m 214 ft65.2 m 66 ft20.0 m 175 ft53.2 m
90 TURN ON RUNWAY ENTRY
7076
F_AC_040700_1_0250101_01_01
Minimum Line-Up Distance Corrections90˚ Turn on Runway EntryFIGURE-4-7-0-991-025-A01
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AIRCRAFTTYPE
STEERINGANGLE
MAX(STANDARD WIDTH)
DISTANCE CORRECTIONMINIMUM LINE−UP
MINIMUMREQUIRED
PAVEMENTWIDTH
MINIMUMREQUIRED
PAVEMENTWIDTH
DISTANCE CORRECTIONMINIMUM LINE−UP
A340−500 192 ft58.5 m116 ft35.3 m 208 ft63.3 m 206 ft62.9 m114 ft34.7 m 206 ft62.7 mON TODA ON ASDA ON TODA ON ASDA
45 m (150 ft) WIDE RUNWAY 60 m (200 ft) WIDE RUNWAY
4.0 m(13 ft)
A340−600 250 ft76.2 m145 ft44.2 m 254 ft77.4 m 196 ft59.7 m129 ft39.2 m 238 ft72.4 m
> 4.0 m(13 ft)
TODA
ASDA
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
4.0 m(13 ft)
MINIMUM PAVEMENT WIDTH
NOTE:ASDA: ACCELERATION−STOP DISTANCE AVAILABLETODA: TAKE−OFF DISTANCE AVAILABLE
7076
180 TURN ON RUNWAY ENTRY
F_AC_040700_1_0260101_01_01
Minimum Line-Up Distance Corrections180˚ Turn on Runway Turn Pad
FIGURE-4-7-0-991-026-A01
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AIRCRAFTTYPE
STEERINGANGLE
MAX(STANDARD WIDTH)
DISTANCE CORRECTIONMINIMUM LINE−UP
DISTANCE CORRECTIONMINIMUM LINE−UP
A340−500 154 ft47.0 m 246 ft74.9 mON TODA ON ASDA ON TODA ON ASDA
45 m (150 ft) WIDE RUNWAY 60 m (200 ft) WIDE RUNWAY
A340−600NOT POSSIBLE
ASDA
TODA
> 4.0 m(13 ft)
4.0 m(13 ft)
4.0 m(13 ft)
RUNWAY CENTERLINE
NOTE:ASDA: ACCELERATION−STOP DISTANCE AVAILABLETODA: TAKE−OFF DISTANCE AVAILABLE
180 TURN ON RUNWAY ENTRY
7076 156 ft47.5 m 265 ft80.7 m
20
F_AC_040700_1_0270101_01_01
Minimum Line-Up Distance Corrections180˚ Turn on Runway WidthFIGURE-4-7-0-991-027-A01
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4-8-0 Aircraft Mooring
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Aircraft Mooring
1. This section provides information on aircraft mooring.
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TOWING FITTING
GROUND ANCHOR
A
TOWING FITTING
B
WARNING FLAG
B
A
F_AC_040800_1_0010101_01_00
Aircraft MooringFIGURE-4-8-0-991-001-A01
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5-1-0 Aircraft Servicing Arrangements
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Aircraft Servicing Arrangements
1. This section provides typical ramp layouts, showing the various GSE items in position during typicalturn-round scenarios for passenger aircraft.
These ramp layouts show typical arrangements only. Each operator will have its own specificrequirements/regulations for positioning and operation on the ramp.
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5-1-1 Symbols Used on Servicing Diagrams
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Symbols Used on Servicing Diagrams
1. 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
LD CL LOWER DECK CARGO LOADERLV LAVATORY VEHICLE
PBB PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGEPS PASSENGER STAIRS
TOW TOW TRACTORULD ULD TRAINWV POTABLE WATER VEHICLE
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5-1-2 Typical Ramp Layout - Open Apron
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Typical Ramp Layout - Open Apron
1. This section provides the typical servicing arrangements on the open apron, for the passenger versionof the aircraft.The Stand Safety Line delimits the Aircraft Safety Area (minimum distance of 7.5 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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PS
TOW
AS
GP
U
LD CL
CAT
CATPS
AC
LD CL
CATPS
CAT
ULD
FUELFUEL
WV
LV
ULD
BULKCB
STAND SAFETY LINE
0 10 20 30 40 50 60FEET
0 4 8 12 16 20METERS
F_AC_050102_1_0080101_01_01
Typical Ramp LayoutOpen Apron
FIGURE-5-1-2-991-008-A01
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PS CAT
CATPS
PS CAT
0 10 20 30 40 50 60FEET
0 4 8 12 16 20METERS
TOW
AS
GP
U
LD CL
AC
LD CL
ULD
FUELFUEL
WV CB BULK
ULD
LV
STAND SAFETY LINE
F_AC_050102_1_0090101_01_01
Typical Ramp LayoutOpen Apron
FIGURE-5-1-2-991-009-A01
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5-1-3 Typical Ramp Layout - Gate
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Typical Ramp Layout - Gate
1. This section provides the typical servicing arrangements in the gate area for the passenger version ofthe aircraft, with two Passenger Boarding Bridges.The Stand Safety Line delimits the Aircraft Safety Area (minimum distance of 7.5 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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TOW
AS
GP
U
LD CL
CAT
CAT
AC
LD CL
CAT
CLEAN
ULD
FUELFUEL
WV
LV
ULD
BULKCB
PBB
PBB
STAND SAFETY LINE
0 10 20 30 40 50 60FEET
0 4 8 12 16 20METERS
F_AC_050103_1_0040101_01_03
Typical Ramp LayoutGate
FIGURE-5-1-3-991-004-A01
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CLEAN CAT
CAT
CAT
0 10 20 30 40 50 60FEET
0 4 8 12 16 20METERS
TOW
AS
GP
U
LD CL
AC
LD CL
ULD
FUELFUEL
CB BULK
ULD
LV
PBB
PBB
WV
STAND SAFETY LINE
F_AC_050103_1_0050101_01_03
Typical Ramp LayoutGate
FIGURE-5-1-3-991-005-A01
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5-2-0 Terminal Operations - Full Servicing
**ON A/C A340-600
Terminal Operations - Full Servicing Turn Round Time
1. This section provides a typical turn round time charts showing the typical time for ramp activitiesduring aircraft turn round.Actual times may vary due to each operator’s specific practices, resources, equipment and operatingconditions.
2. Assumptions used for full servicing turn round time chart
A. PASSENGER HANDLING319 pax: 12 F/C + 42 B/C + 265 Y/C.All passengers deplane and board the aircraft.2 Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBB) used at doors L1 and L2.Equipment positioning + opening door = +3 min.Closing door + equipment removal = +3 min.No Passenger with Reduced Mobility (PRM) on board.
Deplaning:- 160 pax at door L1 (12 F/C + 42 B/C + 106 Y/C)- 159 pax at door L2 (159 Y/C)- Deplaning rate = 25 pax/min per door- Priority deplaning for premium passengers.
Boarding:- 160 pax at door L1 (12 F/C + 42 B/C + 106 Y/C)- 159 pax at door L2 (159 Y/C)- Boarding rate = 15 pax/min per door- Last Pax Seating allowance (LPS) + headcounting = +4 min.
B. CARGO2 cargo loaders + 1 belt loader.Opening door + equipment positioning = +2.5 min.Equipment removal + closing door = +2.5 min.
Cargo exchange:- FWD cargo compartment: 20 LD3- AFT cargo compartment: 6 pallets- Bulk cargo compartment: 1 000 kg (2 205 lb).
LD3 unloading/loading times:- Unloading = 1.2 min/LD3- Loading = 1.4 min/LD3.
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Pallet unloading/loading times:- Unloading = 2.4 min/pallet- Loading = 2.8 min/pallet.
Bulk unloading/loading times:- Unloading = 9.2 min/t- Loading = 10.5 min/t.
C. REFUELINGBlock-fuel quantity for nominal range through 4 nozzles.178 000 l (47 023 US gal) at 50 psi (3.45 bar).Dispenser positioning + connection = +3 min.Disconnection + dispenser removal = +3 min.
D. CLEANINGCleaning is performed in available time.
E. CATERING3 catering trucks for servicing galleys at doors R1, R2 and R5.Equipment positioning + opening door = +5 min.Closing door + equipment removal = +3 min.
Full Size Trolley Equivalent (FSTE) to unload and load: 45 FSTE- 9 FSTE at door R1- 9 FSTE at door R2- 27 FSTE at door R5.Time for trolley exchange = 1.5 min per FSTE.
F. GROUND HANDLING/GENERAL SERVICINGStart of operations:- Bridges: t0 = 0- Others: t0 + 1 min.
Vehicle positioning/removal = +2 min (except for fuel and catering trucks).Ground Power Unit (GPU): up to 2 × 90 kVA.Air conditioning: two hoses.Potable water servicing: 100% uplift, 700 l (185 US gal) at 60 l/min (15.85 US gal/min).Waste water servicing: draining + rinsing.
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GSE POSITIONING/REMOVAL
ACTIVITY
CRITICAL PATH
TRT: 68 min
100 20 30 40 50 60 70
DEPLANING/BOARDING AT L1
HEADCOUNTING
CATERING AT R2
CLEANING
CARGO FWD CC
BULK
REFUELING
POTABLE WATER SERVICING
WASTE WATER SERVICING
DEPLANING/BOARDING AT L2
CATERING AT R5
CARGO AFT CC
CATERING AT R1
AVAILABLE TIME
F_AC_050200_1_0060101_01_01
Full Servicing Turn Round Time ChartFIGURE-5-2-0-991-006-A01
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Terminal Operations - Full Servicing Turn Round Time
1. This section provides a typical turn round time charts showing the typical time for ramp activitiesduring aircraft turn round.Actual times may vary due to each operator’s specific practices, resources, equipment and operatingconditions.
2. Assumptions used for full servicing turn round time chart
A. PASSENGER HANDLING246 pax: 8 F/C + 42 B/C + 196 Y/C.All passengers deplane and board the aircraft.2 Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBB) used at doors L1 and L2.Equipment positioning + opening door = +3 min.Closing door + equipment removal = +3 min.No Passenger with Reduced Mobility (PRM) on board.
Deplaning:- 123 pax at door L1 (8 F/C + 42 B/C + 73 Y/C)- 123 pax at door L2 (123 Y/C)- Deplaning rate = 25 pax/min per door- Priority deplaning for premium passengers.
Boarding:- 123 pax at door L1 (8 F/C + 42 B/C + 73 Y/C)- 123 pax at door L2 (123 Y/C)- Boarding rate = 15 pax/min per door- Last Pax Seating allowance (LPS) + headcounting = +4 min.
B. CARGO2 cargo loaders + 1 belt loader.Opening door + equipment positioning = +2.5 min.Equipment removal + closing door = +2.5 min.
Cargo exchange:- FWD cargo compartment: 16 LD3- AFT cargo compartment: 4 pallets- Bulk cargo compartment: 1 000 kg (2 205 lb).
LD3 unloading/loading times:- Unloading = 1.2 min/LD3- Loading = 1.4 min/LD3.
Pallet unloading/loading times:
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- Unloading = 2.4 min/pallet- Loading = 2.8 min/pallet.
Bulk unloading/loading times:- Unloading = 9.2 min/t- Loading = 10.5 min/t.
C. REFUELINGBlock-fuel quantity for nominal range through 4 nozzles.191 000 l (50 457 US gal) at 50 psi (3.45 bar).Dispenser positioning + connection = +3 min.Disconnection + dispenser removal = +3 min.
D. CLEANINGCleaning is performed in available time.
E. CATERING3 catering trucks for servicing galleys at doors R1, R2 and R4.Equipment positioning + opening door = +5 min.Closing door + equipment removal = +3 min.
Full Size Trolley Equivalent (FSTE) to unload and load: 39 FSTE- 8 FSTE at door R1- 9 FSTE at door R2- 22 FSTE at door R4.Time for trolley exchange = 1.5 min per FSTE.
F. GROUND HANDLING/GENERAL SERVICINGStart of operations:- Bridges: t0 = 0- Others: t0 + 1 min.
Vehicle positioning/removal = +2 min (except for fuel and catering trucks).Ground Power Unit (GPU): up to 2 × 90 kVA.Air conditioning: two hoses.Potable water servicing: 100% uplift, 700 l (185 US gal) at 60 l/min (15.85 US gal/min).Waste water servicing: draining + rinsing.
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GSE POSITIONING/REMOVAL
ACTIVITY
CRITICAL PATH
TRT: 56 min
100 20 30 40 50 60 70
DEPLANING/BOARDING AT L1
HEADCOUNTING
CATERING AT R2
CLEANING
CARGO FWD CC
BULK
REFUELING
POTABLE WATER SERVICING
WASTE WATER SERVICING
DEPLANING/BOARDING AT L2
CATERING AT R4
CARGO AFT CC
CATERING AT R1
AVAILABLE TIME
F_AC_050200_1_0070101_01_01
Full Servicing Turn Round Time ChartFIGURE-5-2-0-991-007-A01
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5-3-0 Terminal Operations - Transit
**ON A/C A340-600
Terminal Operations - Minimum Servicing Turn-Round Time
1. This section provides typical turn-round time chart 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 minimum servicing turn-round time chart
A. PASSENGER HANDLING319 pax (12 F/C + 42 B/C + 265 Y/C)50% of passengers deboard and board the aircraft1 Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) used at door L1Equipment positioning/removal + opening/closing door = 3 minNo Passenger with Reduced Mobility (PRM) on board
Deboarding:- 160 pax at door L1- Deboarding rate = 25 pax/min per door
Boarding:- 160 pax at door L1- Boarding rate = 15 pax/min per door- Last Pax Seating allowance (LPS) + headcounting = +4 min
B. CARGO1 cargo loader + 1 belt loaderEquipment positioning/removal + opening/closing door = 2.5 min
Cargo exchange:- 6 LD3 in AFT cargo compartment- 500 kg (1 102 lb) in bulk cargo compartment
LD3 off-loading/loading times:- Off-loading = 1.2 min/LD3- Loading = 1.4 min/LD3
Bulk off-loading/loading times:- Off-loading = 9.2 min/t- Loading = 10.5 min/t
C. REFUELLINGRefuelling through 2 nozzles30% of max capacity at 50 psi (3.45 bar)
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Dispenser positioning/removal = 3 min
D. CLEANINGPerformed in available time
E. CATERING1 catering truck for servicing galleys as requiredEquipment positioning + door opening = 5 minEquipment removal + door closing = 3 minPerformed in available timeTime for trolley exchange = 1.5 min per FSTE
F. GROUND HANDLING/SERVICINGStart of operations:- Bridges: t0 = 0- Others: t0 + 1 min
Vehicle positioning/removal = 2 min (except for fuel and catering trucks)Ground Power Unit (GPU): up to 2 × 90 kVAAir conditioning: two hosesNo potable water servicingNo toilet servicing
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TRT: 34 min
50 10 15 20 25 30 35
AT L1DEBOARDING/BOARDING
HEADCOUNTING
CLEANING
CARGO FWD CC
BULK
REFUELLING
POTABLE WATER SERVICING
TOILET SERVICING
CATERING
CARGO AFT CC
40
GSE POSITIONING/REMOVAL
ACTIVITY
CRITICAL PATH
AVAILABLE TIME
F_AC_050300_1_0070101_01_00
Minimum Servicing Turn-Round TimeFIGURE-5-3-0-991-007-A01
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Terminal Operations - Minimum Servicing Turn-Round Time
1. This section provides typical turn-round time chart 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 minimum servicing turn-round time chart
A. PASSENGER HANDLING246 pax (8 F/C + 42 B/C + 196 Y/C)50% of passengers deboard and board the aircraft1 Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) used at door L1Equipment positioning/removal + opening/closing door = 3 minNo Passenger with Reduced Mobility (PRM) on board
Deboarding:- 123 pax at door L1- Deboarding rate = 25 pax/min per door
Boarding:- 123 pax at door L1- Boarding rate = 15 pax/min per door- Last Pax Seating allowance (LPS) + headcounting = +4 min
B. CARGO1 cargo loader + 1 belt loaderEquipment positioning/removal + opening/closing door = 2.5 min
Cargo exchange:- 4 LD3 in AFT cargo compartment- 500 kg (1 102 lb) in bulk cargo compartment
LD3 off-loading/loading times:- Off-loading = 1.2 min/LD3- Loading = 1.4 min/LD3
Bulk off-loading/loading times:- Off-loading = 9.2 min/t- Loading = 10.5 min/t
C. REFUELLINGRefuelling through 2 nozzles30% of max capacity at 50 psi (3.45 bar)Dispenser positioning/removal = 3 min
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D. CLEANINGPerformed in available time
E. CATERING1 catering truck for servicing galleys as requiredEquipment positioning + door opening = 5 minEquipment removal + door closing = 3 minPerformed in available timeTime for trolley exchange = 1.5 min per FSTE
F. GROUND HANDLING/SERVICINGStart of operations:- Bridges: t0 = 0- Others: t0 + 1 min
Vehicle positioning/removal = 2 min (except for fuel and catering trucks)Ground Power Unit (GPU): up to 2 × 90 kVAAir conditioning: two hosesNo potable water servicingNo toilet servicing
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**ON A/C A340-500
TRT: 32 min
50 10 15 20 25 30 35
AT L1DEBOARDING/BOARDING
HEADCOUNTING
CLEANING
CARGO FWD CC
BULK
REFUELLING
POTABLE WATER SERVICING
TOILET SERVICING
CATERING
CARGO AFT CC
40
GSE POSITIONING/REMOVAL
ACTIVITY
CRITICAL PATH
AVAILABLE TIME
F_AC_050300_1_0080101_01_00
Minimum Servicing Turn-Round TimeFIGURE-5-3-0-991-008-A01
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5-4-1 Ground Service Connections Layout
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Ground Service Connections Layout
1. This section provides the ground service connections layout.
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**ON A/C A340-600
1 − OXYGEN SERVICING2 − GROUND ELECTRICAL POWER CONNECTORS3 − POTABLE WATER DRAIN4 − LOW PRESSURE AIR PRE−CONDITIONING
AND ENGINE STARTING6 − ENGINE OIL FILLING7 − IDG OIL FILLING8 − PRESSURE REFUEL/DEFUEL COUPLINGS9 − HYDRAULIC GROUND POWER SUPPLY
(YELLOW)
5 − HIGH PRESSURE AIR PRE−CONDITIONING
11 − HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR AIR PRESSURIZATIONAND GROUND POWER SUPPLY (BLUE)
13 − POTABLE WATER SERVICE PANEL14 − WASTE WATER SERVICE PANEL15 − APU OIL FILLING16 − GROUNDING (EARTHING) POINT
12 − REFUEL/DEFUEL PANEL
10 − HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR FILLING AND GROUNDPOWER SUPPLY (GREEN)
17 − NACA FLAME ARRESTOR18 − OVERPRESSURE PROTECTOR
1
216
3
46
78 6
7
18
17
5
119
1612 10
16
13
14
15
18 17
1817 6
7 6 78
F_AC_050401_1_0040101_01_04
Ground Service Connections LayoutFIGURE-5-4-1-991-004-A01
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**ON A/C A340-500
1 − OXYGEN SERVICING2 − GROUND ELECTRICAL POWER CONNECTORS3 − POTABLE WATER DRAIN4 − LOW PRESSURE AIR PRE−CONDITIONING
AND ENGINE STARTING6 − ENGINE OIL FILLING7 − IDG OIL FILLING8 − PRESSURE REFUEL/DEFUEL COUPLINGS9 − HYDRAULIC GROUND POWER SUPPLY
(YELLOW)
5 − HIGH PRESSURE AIR PRE−CONDITIONING
11 − HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR AIR PRESSURIZATIONAND GROUND POWER SUPPLY (BLUE)
13 − POTABLE WATER SERVICE PANEL14 − WASTE WATER SERVICE PANEL15 − APU OIL FILLING16 − GROUNDING (EARTHING) POINT
12 − REFUEL/DEFUEL PANEL
10 − HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR FILLING AND GROUNDPOWER SUPPLY (GREEN)
17 − NACA FLAME ARRESTOR18 − OVERPRESSURE PROTECTOR
1
2 163
18
17
6
7
8
6
7
4
5
9 11
16
1012
13
14
15
18 17
16
1718
6
78
6 7
F_AC_050401_1_0050101_01_04
Ground Service Connections LayoutFIGURE-5-4-1-991-005-A01
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5-4-2 Grounding Points
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Grounding (Earthing) Points
**ON A/C A340-600
1. Grounding (Earthing) Points
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINEACCESS
AFT OF NOSELH SIDE RH SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM GROUND
On Nose Landing Gearleg:
6.57 m(21.56 ft) On centerline
1.40 m(4.59 ft)
On left Main LandingGear leg:
39.45 m(129.43 ft)
5.34 m(17.52 ft)
1.50 m(4.92 ft)
On right Main LandingGear leg:
39.45 m(129.43 ft)
5.34 m(17.52 ft)
1.50 m(4.92 ft)
A. The grounding (earthing) stud on each landing gear leg is designed for use with a clip-onconnector (such as Appleton TGR).
B. The grounding (earthing) studs are used to connect the aircraft to an approved ground (earth)connection on the ramp or in the hangar for:- Refuel/defuel operations- Maintenance operations- Bad weather conditions.
NOTE : In all other conditions, the electrostatic discharge through the tire is sufficient.
**ON A/C A340-500
2. Grounding (Earthing) Points
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINEACCESS
AFT OF NOSELH SIDE RH SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM GROUND
On Nose Landing Gearleg:
6.57 m(21.56 ft) On centerline
1.40 m(4.59 ft)
On left Main LandingGear leg:
34.15 m(112.04 ft)
5.34 m(17.52 ft)
1.50 m(4.92 ft)
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DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINEACCESS
AFT OF NOSELH SIDE RH SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM GROUND
On right Main LandingGear leg:
34.15 m(112.04 ft)
5.34 m(17.52 ft)
1.50 m(4.92 ft)
A. The grounding (earthing) stud on each landing gear leg is designed for use with a clip-onconnector (such as Appleton TGR).
B. The grounding (earthing) studs are used to connect the aircraft to an approved ground (earth)connection on the ramp or in the hangar for:- Refuel/defuel operations- Maintenance operations- Bad weather conditions.
NOTE : In all other conditions, the electrostatic discharge through the tire is sufficient.
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**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
MAIN LANDING GEAR
A
LANDINGGEAR
A
GROUNDING (EARTHING) POINTGROUNDING (EARTHING) CABLE
TYPICAL
NOSE LANDING GEAR
A
F_AC_050402_1_0050101_01_02
Ground Service ConnectionsGrounding (Earthing) PointsFIGURE-5-4-2-991-005-A01
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5-4-3 Hydraulic System
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Hydraulic Servicing
**ON A/C A340-600
1. Ground Service Panels
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
ACCESSAFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE
MEANHEIGHTFROM
GROUND
Green System:Access Door 197FB
35.62 m(116.86 ft)
1.50 m(4.92 ft)
2.10 m(6.89 ft)
Yellow System:Access Door 196PB
30.32 m(99.48 ft)
1.70 m(5.58 ft)
1.80 m(5.91 ft)
Blue System:Access Door 195MB
27.82 m(91.27 ft)
1.50 m(4.92 ft)
1.75 m(5.74 ft)
A. Reservoir pressurization
On the Blue ground service panel:- One self-sealing connector - Green reservoir pressurization.- One self-sealing connector - Blue and Yellow reservoir pressurization.
B. Reservoir filling
On the Green ground service panel:- One self-sealing connector - reservoir filling.- One self-sealing connector - reservoir filling (hand pump).
C. Ground test
On each ground service panel:- One self-sealing connector - suction.- One self-sealing connector - delivery.
D. Accumulator charging
On each ground service panel:- One nitrogen charging connector - power accumulator.On the Blue ground service panel:- Two nitrogen charging connectors - parking/ultimate emergency brake accumulators.
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NOTE : The nitrogen charging connectors for the normal and alternate braking systems areinstalled on the accumulators located on the main and center landing gear legs.
**ON A/C A340-500
2. Ground Service Panels
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
ACCESSAFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE
MEANHEIGHTFROM
GROUND
Green System:Access Door 197FB
30.32 m(99.48 ft)
1.50 m(4.92 ft)
2.10 m(6.89 ft)
Yellow System:Access Door 196PB
25.02 m(82.09 ft)
1.70 m(5.58 ft)
1.80 m(5.91 ft)
Blue System:Access Door 195MB
22.47 m(73.72 ft)
1.50 m(4.92 ft)
1.75 m(5.74 ft)
A. Reservoir pressurization
On the Blue ground service panel:- One self-sealing connector - Green reservoir pressurization.- One self-sealing connector - Blue and Yellow reservoir pressurization.
B. Reservoir filling
On the Green ground service panel:- One self-sealing connector - reservoir filling.- One self-sealing connector - reservoir filling (hand pump).
C. Ground test
On each ground service panel:- One self-sealing connector - suction.- One self-sealing connector - delivery.
D. Accumulator charging
On each ground service panel:- One nitrogen charging connector - power accumulator.On the Blue ground service panel:- Two nitrogen charging connectors - parking/ultimate emergency brake accumulators.
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NOTE : The nitrogen charging connectors for the normal and alternate braking systems areinstalled on the accumulators located on the main and center landing gear legs.
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
3. A/C Emergency Generation
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINEACCESS
AFT OF NOSELH SIDE RH SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM GROUND
RAT Safety-PinInstallation:Access Panel 633SL
42.00 m(137.80 ft)
14.20 m(46.59 ft)
4.15 m(13.62 ft)
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**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
MAN SELECTORVALVE−RSVR
FILLING
LEVER HANDPUMP
GND CNCTR−SELFSEALING RSVR
FILLING
HAND PUMPRSVR FILLING
FILTER−RSVRFILLING
RSVRFILLING VALVE
GND CNCTR−SELFSEALING, G SUCTION
GND CNCTR−SELFSEALING, G DELIVERY
VALVE−MANDEPRESS, G−RSVR
HYDRSVR FILLINGADJUSTMENT
INDICATOR
PRESS GAGEG POWER ACCU
GND CNCTRNITROGEN CHARGING
G POWER ACCU
FR53.4 FR53.5
FWD
A
A
197FB
F_AC_050403_1_0070101_01_00
Ground Service ConnectionsGreen System Ground Service Panel
FIGURE-5-4-3-991-007-A01
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GND CNCTR−SELFSEALING,
B DELIVERY
GND CNCTRSELF−SEALING,
B SUCTION
PRESS GAGESPARK BRK ACCU
CHARGESVALVES
PARK BRKACCU
VALVE−MANDEPRESS, B RSVR
GND CNCTRNITROGENCHARGING
B POWER ACCU
PRESS GAGEB POWER ACCU
GND CNCTRSELF−SEALING,G RSVR PRESS
GND CNCTRSELF−SEALING,
B/Y RSVR PRESS
FWD
A
195MB
FR42 FR44
A
F_AC_050403_1_0080101_01_00
Ground Service ConnectionsBlue System Ground Service Panel
FIGURE-5-4-3-991-008-A01
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**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
VALVE−MANDEPRESS, Y RSVR
GND CNCTR−SELFSEALING, Y DELIVERY
PRESS GAGEY POWER ACCU
GND CNCTRNITROGEN CHARGING
Y POWER ACCU
RAT STOW PANELCARGO DOORSELECTOR MANIFOLD
HAND PUMPCARGO DOORS, Y
SIGHTGLASS
GND CNCTR−SELFSEALING, Y SUCTION
FWD
A
196PBFR44 FR47
A
F_AC_050403_1_0090101_01_00
Ground Service ConnectionsYellow System Ground Service Panel
FIGURE-5-4-3-991-009-A01
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**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
633AS
633AP
B
C
RAT UPLOCK SAFETY−PIN
RAT RETRACTED
RAT EXTENDED
RAM AIR TURBINE (RAT)
A
A
633SL
B
Z633
F_AC_050403_1_0120101_01_00
Ground Service ConnectionsRAT
FIGURE-5-4-3-991-012-A01
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5-4-4 Electrical System
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Electrical Servicing
1. A/C External Power
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
ACCESSAFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM
GROUND
A/C External Power:Access Door 121EL
7.00 m(22.97 ft) On centerline
2.00 m(6.56 ft)
NOTE : Distances are approximate.
2. Technical Specifications
A. External Power Receptacles:- Two receptacles according to MS 90362-3 - 90 kVA.
B. Power Supply:- Three-phase, 115 V, 400 Hz.
C. Electrical Connectors for Servicing:- AC outlets: HUBBELL 5258- DC outlets: HUBBELL 7472.
3. Tow Truck Power
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
ACCESSAFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM
GROUND
NLG Service Panel: 5GC6.58 m(21.59 ft)
0.50 m(1.64 ft) TBD
4. Technical Specifications
A. Power Supply:- Two-phase, 115 V, 400 Hz- 28V DC.
B. Electrical Connector for Servicing:- Bernier, 22-11-10-13 Connector.
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C. Pin Allocation:
Pin IdentificationA 28V DCB 0V DCD 115V ACE 0V ACGH
PWR SPLYINT LOCK
NOTE : The power cable should be extendable in order to guarantee fit and non-interferencewith nose gear nor tow vehicle during the pick-up and the towing process. Theconnector shall be secured against pull-out by means of straps against the nose gear.
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**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
FR19 FR18
A
A
121EL
EXTERNAL POWER RECEPTACLESB
FR18
FR19
B925VU TYPICAL
F_AC_050404_1_0040101_01_01
Ground Service ConnectionsElectrical Service Panel
FIGURE-5-4-4-991-004-A01
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5-4-5 Oxygen System
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Oxygen Servicing
1. Oxygen Servicing
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
ACCESSAFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM
GROUNDOxygen Replenishment(Option 1):Access Door 811
2.50 m(8.20 ft)
0.53 m(1.74 ft)
3.20 m(10.50 ft)
Oxygen Replenishment(Option 2):Access Door 811
2.50 m(8.20 ft)
0.68 m(2.23 ft)
3.20 m(10.50 ft)
- 0 -- Basic: Replenishment by replacement of oxygen cylinders in the avionic compartment- 1 -- Option: External charging in the avionic compartment- 2 -- Option: External charging in the avionic compartment.One or two MIL-DTL 7891 standard service connections (external charging in the avionicscompartment).
NOTE : Internal charging connection provided.
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**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
A
B
OXYGENFILLING PORT
TESTPORT
FWD
FR4
FR7
NOTE:THE NUMBER OF OXYGEN CYLINDERS DEPENDS ON THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION.
B
FR20
FR1
AVIONICS COMPARTMENT DOOR
FR7
FR10
Z120
A
811
F_AC_050405_1_0040101_01_01
Ground Service ConnectionsOxygen Servicing
FIGURE-5-4-5-991-004-A01
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5-4-6 Fuel System
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Fuel System
**ON A/C A340-600
1. Refuel/Defuel Control Panel
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
ACCESSAFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM
GROUND
Refuel/Defuel ControlPanel:Access Door 198FB
42.5 m(139.44 ft)
-1.4 m(4.59 ft)
2 m(6.56 ft)
A. Refuel/Defuel pressure/suction:- Maximum pressure: 50 psi (3.45 bar)- Maximum suction: 11 psi (0.76 bar).
B. Flow rate:- 2 couplings (total/min): 1576 l (416 US gal)- 4 couplings (total/min): 1438 l (380 US gal).
2. Refuel/Defuel Connectors
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
ACCESSAFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM
GROUND
Refuel/Defuel Coupling,Left:Access Door 522HB
37.1 m(121.72 ft)
-12.6 m(41.34 ft)
5 m(16.4 ft)
Refuel/Defuel Coupling,Right:Access Door 622HB
37.1 m(121.72 ft)
12.6 m(41.34 ft)
-5 m(16.4 ft)
A. Refuel/Defuel couplings:- Four standard 2.5 in. ISO 45 connections.
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3. Overpressure Protector and NACA Flame Arrestor
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
ACCESSAFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM
GROUNDOverpressure Protector(Wing)Access Panel 550DB(650DB)
47.03 m(154.3 ft)
28.7 m(94.16 ft)
28.7 m(94.16 ft)
5.75 m(18.86 ft)
NACA Flame Arrestor(Wing)Access Panel 550DB(650DB)
47.03 m(154.3 ft)
28.1 m(92.19 ft)
28.1 m592.19 ft)
5.7 m(18.7 ft)
Overpressure Protector(Trim Tank)Access Panel 346AB
72.93 m(239.27 ft)
7.10 m(23.29 ft)
7.10 m(23.29 ft)
5.7 m(18.7 ft)
NACA Flame Arrestor(Trim Tank)Access Panel 346AB
72.93 m(239.27 ft)
7.10 m(23.29 ft)
7.10 m(23.29 ft)
5.7 m(18.7 ft)
**ON A/C A340-500
4. Refuel/Defuel Control Panel
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
ACCESSAFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM
GROUND
Refuel/Defuel ControlPanel:Access Door 198FB
37.2 m(122.05 ft)
-1.4 m(4.59 ft)
2 m(6.56 ft)
A. Refuel/Defuel pressure/suction:- Maximum pressure: 50 psi (3.45 bar)- Maximum suction: 11 psi (0.76 bar).
B. Flow rate:- 2 couplings (total/min): 1576 l (416 US gal)- 4 couplings (total/min): 1438 l (380 US gal).
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5. Refuel/Defuel Connectors
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
ACCESSAFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM
GROUND
Refuel/Defuel Coupling,Left:Access Door 522HB
31.4 m(103.02 ft)
12.6 m(41.34 ft)
-5 m(16.4 ft)
Refuel/Defuel Coupling,Right:Access Door 622HB
31.4 m(103.02 ft)
-12.6 m(41.34 ft)
5 m(16.4 ft)
A. Refuel/Defuel couplings:- Four standard 2.5 in. ISO 45 connections.
6. Overpressure Protector and NACA Flame Arrestor
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
ACCESSAFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM
GROUNDOverpressure Protector(Wing)Access Panel 550DB(650DB)
41.73 m(136.91 ft)
28.7 m(94.16 ft)
28.7 m(94.16 ft)
5.75 m(18.86 ft)
NACA Flame Arrestor(Wing)Access Panel 550DB(650DB)
41.73 m(136.91 ft)
28.1 m(92.19 ft)
28.1 m592.19 ft)
5.7 m(18.7 ft)
Overpressure Protector(Trim Tank)Access Panel 346AB
65.5 m(214.9 ft)
7.10 m(23.29 ft)
7.10 m(23.29 ft)
5.7 m(18.7 ft)
NACA Flame Arrestor(Trim Tank)Access Panel 346AB
65.5 m(214.9 ft)
7.10 m(23.29 ft)
7.10 m(23.29 ft)
5.7 m(18.7 ft)
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**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
A
198DB
ON A/C A340−50001
ON A/C A340−60002
NOTE:
01
02
R OUTER TK
R OUTER TKOVERFLOW
INC
LOAD
HI LEVELTEST
TRANSF. VALVE
OPEN
CLOSED
APU EMERG.
SHUTDOWN
PWRSUPPLY
NORM
BAT
L TT R
DEC
REFUEL/DEFUEL VALVESMODE SELECTL OUTER TK L INNER TK CTR TK
L OUTER TK L INNER TK CTR TK TRIM TKHIGH LEVEL
REFUEL
OFFDEFUEL
R INNER TK
R INNER TK
OPENNORMSHUT
L INR. CENTER R INR.
L OUTER R OUTERTRIM ACTUAL
CKPTEND
x 1000
kg1b
PRESELECTED
TRIM TK ACT 2ACT 1
ACT 2ACT 1
ACTCTR
ACT 1
CTR
FQI DISPLAY
REFUEL/DEFUEL VALVES
LOUTER INNER 1 INNER 2 INNER 3 INNER 4 ROUTEROPEN
SHUT
REFUEL/DEFUEL VALVES
TRIM CTR RCT
MANUALREFUEL
DEFUEL
AUTOREFUEL
OFF
MODE SELECT
APU EMERGENCY
OPEN
SHUT
HIGH LEVEL TEST
SHUTDOWNTRANSFER
DECREASE
INCREASE
PRESELECT
NORMAL
BATTERY
POWERSUPPLY
OVERFLOWFAULT
PRESELECT (PFQ)
ACTUAL (FOB)
STATUS
LOUTER INNER 1 INNER 2 INNER 3
HILEVEL >
HILEVEL >
TRIM CTR RCT
INNER 4 ROUTER
kg
kg
FR53.2FR53.4
A
F_AC_050406_1_0170101_01_00
Ground Service ConnectionsRefuel/Defuel Control PanelFIGURE-5-4-6-991-017-A01
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**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
522HB(622HB)
A
TYPICAL
A
REFUEL/DEFUELCOUPLINGS
REFUEL/DEFUELCOUPLING CAP
REFUEL/DEFUELCOUPLING CAP
F_AC_050406_1_0190101_01_01
Ground Service ConnectionsRefuel/Defuel Coupling
FIGURE-5-4-6-991-019-A01
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**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
C
OVERPRESSURE PROTECTOR
A
NACA FLAME ARRESTOR
B
A
A
FWD
LH SIDE SHOWNRH SIDE SYMMETRICAL
C
B
RIB37
RIB38
RIB39
550CB(650CB)
550DB(650DB)
F_AC_050406_1_0040101_01_00
Ground Service ConnectionsOverpressure Protector and NACA Flame Arrestor - Wing
FIGURE-5-4-6-991-004-A01
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**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
B
TRIM−TANK NACA VENT
TRIM−TANK OVERPRESSURE
BOTTOM SKIN
A
Z343
346AB
FWD
A
B
RIB19RIB18
F_AC_050406_1_0200101_01_00
Ground Service ConnectionsOverpressure Protector and NACA Flame Arrestor - Trim Tank
FIGURE-5-4-6-991-020-A01
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5-4-7 Pneumatic System
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Pneumatic Servicing
**ON A/C A340-600
1. High Pressure Air Connection
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
ACCESSAFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE
MEANHEIGHTFROM
GROUND
HP Connectors:Access Door 193DB
29.71 m(97.47 ft)
0.35 m(1.15 ft)
1.75 m(5.74 ft)
A. Connectors:- Two standard 3 in. ISO 2026 connections.
2. Low Pressure Air Connection
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
ACCESSAFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE
MEANHEIGHTFROM
GROUND
LP Connector:Access Door 193BB
28.75 m(94.32 ft) On centerline
1.8 m(5.91 ft)
LP Connector:Access Door 193GB
28.75 m(94.32 ft)
0.63 m(2.07 ft)
1.8 m(5.91 ft)
A. Connectors:- Two standard 8 in. SAE AS4262 connections.
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3. High Pressure Air Connection
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
ACCESSAFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE
MEANHEIGHTFROM
GROUND
HP Connectors:Access Door 193DB
23.41 m(76.8 ft)
0.35 m(1.15 ft)
1.75 m(5.74 ft)
A. Connectors:- Two standard 3 in. ISO 2026 connections.
4. Low Pressure Air Connection
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
ACCESSAFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE
MEANHEIGHTFROM
GROUND
LP Connector:Access Door 193BB
23.45 m(76.94 ft) On centerline
1.8 m(5.91 ft)
LP Connector:Access Door 193GB
23.45 m(76.94 ft)
0.63 m(2.07 ft)
1.8 m(5.91 ft)
A. Connectors:- Two standard 8 in. SAE AS4262 connections.
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B
193DB
193GB
193BB A
B
FR40
AHP CONNECTOR
LP CONNECTOR
F_AC_050407_1_0030101_01_00
Ground Service ConnectionsLP and HP Ground Connectors
FIGURE-5-4-7-991-003-A01
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5-4-8 Oil System
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Oil Servicing
**ON A/C A340-600
1. RR TRENT 500 Series Engine
A. Engine Oil Replenishment:One gravity filling cap and one pressure filling connection per engine.
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
ACCESSAFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE
MEANHEIGHTFROM
GROUND
Engine 1:Access Door: 416BR
36.30 m(119.09 ft)
17.85 m(58.56 ft)
3.15 m(10.33 ft)
Engine 2:Access Door: 426BR
29.70 m(97.44 ft)
7.95 m(26.08 ft)
1.60 m(5.25 ft)
Engine 3:Access Door: 436BR
29.70 m(97.44 ft)
10.80 m(35.43 ft)
1.60 m(5.25 ft)
Engine 4:Access Door: 446BR
36.30 m(119.09 ft)
20.70 m(67.91 ft)
3.15 m(10.33 ft)
(1) Approximate tank capacity:- Full level: 23.70 l (6.26 US gal).- Usable: 15.90 l (4.20 US gal).
B. IDG Oil Replenishment:One pressure filling connection per engine.
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
ACCESSAFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE
MEANHEIGHTFROM
GROUND
Engine 1:Access Door: 415CL
36.97 m(121.29 ft)
19.66 m(64.50 ft)
1.85 m(6.07 ft)
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DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
ACCESSAFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE
MEANHEIGHTFROM
GROUND
Engine 2:Access Door: 425CL
30.36 m(99.61 ft)
9.76 m(32.02 ft)
0.80 m(2.62 ft)
Engine 3:Access Door: 435CL
30.36 m(99.61 ft)
8.98 m(29.46 ft)
0.80 m(2.62 ft)
Engine 4:Access Door: 445CL
36.97 m(121.29 ft)
18.87 m(61.91 ft)
1.85 m(6.07 ft)
(1) IDG oil replenishment:- one ozone self-sealing pressure fill and overfill connector.
(2) Max delivery pressure:- 2.41 bar (34.95 psi).
(3) Approximate max oil capacity of the IDG:- 6.80 l (1.80 US gal).
C. Starter Oil Replenishment:One filling connection per engine.
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
ACCESSAFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE
MEANHEIGHTFROM
GROUNDEngine 1:Access Door: 415AL (416AR)
36.30 m(119.09 ft)
19.72 m(64.70 ft)
1.80 m(5.91 ft)
Engine 2:Access Door: 425AL (426AR)
29.70 m(97.44 ft)
9.82 m(32.22 ft)
0.77 m(2.53 ft)
Engine 3:Access Door: 435AL (436AR)
29.70 m(97.44 ft)
8.92 m(29.27 ft)
0.77 m(2.53 ft)
Engine 4:Access Door: 445AL (446AR)
36.30 m(119.09 ft)
18.82 m(61.75 ft)
1.80 m(5.91 ft)
(1) Pneumatic starter, oil replenishment:- one gravity filling plug.
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(2) Approximate max oil capacity of the starter:- 0.40 l (0.11 US gal).
**ON A/C A340-500
2. RR TRENT 500 Series Engine
A. Engine Oil Replenishment:One gravity filling cap and one pressure filling connection per engine.
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
ACCESSAFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE
MEANHEIGHTFROM
GROUND
Engine 1:Access Door: 416BR
31.00 m(101.71 ft)
17.85 m(58.56 ft)
3.15 m(10.33 ft)
Engine 2:Access Door: 426BR
24.42 m(80.12 ft)
7.95 m(26.08 ft)
1.60 m(5.25 ft)
Engine 3:Access Door: 436BR
24.42 m(80.12 ft)
10.80 m(35.43 ft)
1.60 m(5.25 ft)
Engine 4:Access Door: 446BR
31.00 m(101.71 ft)
20.70 m(67.91 ft)
3.15 m(10.33 ft)
(1) Approximate tank capacity:- Full level: 23.70 l (6.26 US gal).- Usable: 15.90 l (4.20 US gal).
B. IDG Oil Replenishment:One pressure filling connection per engine.
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
ACCESSAFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE
MEANHEIGHTFROM
GROUND
Engine 1:Access Door: 415CL
31.66 m(103.87 ft)
19.66 m(64.50 ft)
1.85 m(6.07 ft)
Engine 2:Access Door: 425CL
25.05 m(82.19 ft)
9.76 m(32.02 ft)
0.80 m(2.62 ft)
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DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
ACCESSAFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE
MEANHEIGHTFROM
GROUND
Engine 3:Access Door: 435CL
25.05 m(82.19 ft)
8.98 m(29.46 ft)
0.80 m(2.62 ft)
Engine 4:Access Door: 445CL
31.66 m(103.87 ft)
18.87 m(61.91 ft)
1.85 m(6.07 ft)
(1) IDG oil replenishment:- one ozone self-sealing pressure fill and overfill connector.
(2) Max delivery pressure:- 2.41 bar (34.95 psi).
(3) Approximate max oil capacity of the IDG:- 6.80 l (1.80 US gal).
C. Starter Oil Replenishment:One filling connection per engine.
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
ACCESSAFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE
MEANHEIGHTFROM
GROUNDEngine 1:Access Door: 415AL (416AR)
31.00 m(101.71 ft)
19.72 m(64.70 ft)
1.80 m(5.91 ft)
Engine 2:Access Door: 425AL (426AR)
24.42 m(80.12 ft)
9.82 m(32.22 ft)
0.77 m(2.53 ft)
Engine 3:Access Door: 435AL (436AR)
24.42 m(80.12 ft)
8.92 m(29.27 ft)
0.77 m(2.53 ft)
Engine 4:Access Door: 445AL (446AR)
31.00 m(101.71 ft)
18.82 m(61.75 ft)
1.80 m(5.91 ft)
(1) Pneumatic starter, oil replenishment:- one gravity filling plug.
(2) Approximate max oil capacity of the starter:- 0.40 l (0.11 US gal).
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A
SIGHT GLASS
B
FULL FULL
LIT
RE
S R
EQ
UIR
ED
US
QU
AR
TS
RE
QU
IRE
D
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
1
FWD
OILFILLER
CAP
OILTANK
BA
416BR426BR436BR446BR
(ENGINE 1)(ENGINE 2)(ENGINE 3)(ENGINE 4)
F_AC_050408_1_0190101_01_00
Ground Service ConnectionsEngine Oil Tank - RR TRENT 500 Series Engine
FIGURE-5-4-8-991-019-A01
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OVERFILL DRAINCONNECTOR
PRESSUREFILL CONNECTOR
B
B
A340
OVER FULL
ADDOIL
ADDOIL
A
STABLE OIL
FWD
A
445CL
415CL425CL435CL
(ENGINE 1)(ENGINE 2)(ENGINE 3)(ENGINE 4)
SIGHT GLASS
F_AC_050408_1_0200101_01_00
Ground Service ConnectionsIDG Oil Tank - RR TRENT 500 Series Engine
FIGURE-5-4-8-991-020-A01
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OIL FILLPLUG
EXTERNALGEARBOXMODULE
OIL LEVELOVERFLOW
PLUGMAGNETIC CHIPDETECTOR
DRAINPLUG
PNEUMATICSTARTER
A
A
445AL
415AL425AL435AL
(ENGINE 1)(ENGINE 2)(ENGINE 3)(ENGINE 4)
446AR
416AR426AR436AR
(ENGINE 1)(ENGINE 2)(ENGINE 3)(ENGINE 4)
F_AC_050408_1_0210101_01_00
Ground Service ConnectionsStarter Oil Tank - RR TRENT 500 Series Engine
FIGURE-5-4-8-991-021-A01
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**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
APU Oil Servicing
**ON A/C A340-600
1. APU Oil Servicing:APU oil gravity filling cap.
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINEACCESS
AFT OF NOSELH SIDE RH SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM GROUND
APU OilReplenishment:Access Doors:316AR, 315AL
71 m(232.94 ft)
0.4 m(1.31 ft)
8 m(26.25 ft)
A. Tank capacity (usable):- APU Type: 331-350: 7.3 l (1.93 US gal)- APU Type: 331-600: 11 l (2.91 US gal).
**ON A/C A340-500
2. APU Oil Servicing:APU oil gravity filling cap.
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINEACCESS
AFT OF NOSELH SIDE RH SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM GROUND
APU OilReplenishment:Access Doors:316AR, 315AL
63.5 m(208.33 ft)
0.4 m(1.31 ft)
8 m(26.25 ft)
A. Tank capacity (usable):- APU Type: 331-350: 7.3 l (1.93 US gal)- APU Type: 331-600: 11 l (2.91 US gal).
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OIL RESERVOIRGRAVITY FILL
PORT
PRESSUREFILL PORT
OIL SIGHTGLASS
FR98
FR94
A
A
316AR
315AL
F_AC_050408_1_0230101_01_00
Ground Service ConnectionsAPU Oil Servicing
FIGURE-5-4-8-991-023-A01
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5-4-9 Potable Water System
**ON A/C A340-600
Potable Water Servicing
1. Potable Water Servicing
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINEACCESS
AFT OF NOSELH SIDE RH SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM GROUND
Potable-WaterService Panel:Access Door 154BR
58.75 m(192.75 ft)
0.5 m(1.64 ft)
3.5 m(11.48 ft)
NOTE : Distances are approximate.
2. Technical Specifications
A. Connectors- Roylin, 3/4 in. (ISO 17775).
B. Capacity- 1 070 l (282.66 US gal).
C. Filling Pressure and Flow Rate- Maximum filling pressure: 1.72/2.07 bar (25/30 psi)- Flow rate: 87.5 l/min (23.12 US gal/min).
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OVERFLOW NIPPLE
DRAIN NIPPLE
B
A
FILL/DRAINCONTROL HANDLE
MAINTENANCE DOORLIMIT−SWITCH
CONTROL HANDLE
FILL/DRAINNIPPLE
CAPASSEMBLY
POTABLE−WATER SERVICE PANEL
INDICATIONPANEL
FWD POTABLE−WATER DRAIN PANEL
DRAIN VALVECONTROL HANDLE
154BR
A
B
133BL
FR63
FR64
FR26.1
FR26.2
F_AC_050409_1_0330101_01_00
Ground Service ConnectionsPotable-Water Ground Service Panels
FIGURE-5-4-9-991-033-A01
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POTABLE WATERTANK
OVERFLOW LINE
ANOTE:
TYPICAL01
01
POTABLE WATERFILL/DRAIN LINE
FR59
FR73A
A
A
Z152
Z160
Z172
AFT CARGO DOOR
BULK CARGO DOOR
FR57
FR53.2 FR65
FR80
FR76
FR72
FR56.2
FR57.1
F_AC_050409_1_0340101_01_00
Ground Service ConnectionsPotable-Water Tanks LocationFIGURE-5-4-9-991-034-A01
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Potable Water Servicing
1. Potable Water Servicing
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINEACCESS
AFT OF NOSELH SIDE RH SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM GROUND
Potable-WaterService Panel:Access Door 154BR
51.32 m(168.37 ft)
0.5 m(1.64 ft)
3.5 m(11.48 ft)
NOTE : Distances are approximate.
2. Technical Specifications
A. Connectors- Roylin, 3/4 in. (ISO 17775)
B. Capacity- 700 l (184.92 US gal).
C. Filling Pressure and Flow Rate- Maximum filling pressure: 1.72/2.07 bar (25/30 psi)- Flow rate: 87.5 l/min (23.12 US gal/min).
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OVERFLOW NIPPLE
DRAIN NIPPLE
B
A
FILL/DRAINCONTROL HANDLE
MAINTENANCE DOORLIMIT−SWITCH
CONTROL HANDLE
FILL/DRAINNIPPLE
CAPASSEMBLY
POTABLE−WATER SERVICE PANEL
INDICATIONPANEL
FWD POTABLE−WATER DRAIN PANEL
DRAIN VALVECONTROL HANDLE
FR63
FR64
133BL
154BR
A
FR33
FR34
B
F_AC_050409_1_0350101_01_00
Ground Service ConnectionsPotable-Water Ground Service Panels
FIGURE-5-4-9-991-035-A01
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POTABLE WATERTANK
OVERFLOW LINE
ANOTE:
TYPICAL01
01
POTABLE WATERFILL/DRAIN LINE
FR59
FR73
Z152
Z160
Z172
AFT CARGO DOOR
BULK CARGO DOOR
FR56.3
A
A
FR80
FR53.2FR65
A
FR72
FR76
FR56.4
FR54
F_AC_050409_1_0360101_01_00
Ground Service ConnectionsPotable-Water Tanks LocationFIGURE-5-4-9-991-036-A01
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5-4-10 Waste Water System
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Waste Water Servicing
**ON A/C A340-600
1. Waste Water Servicing
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
ACCESSAFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM
GROUNDWaste Water GroundService Panel:Access Door 171AL
60.61 m(198.85 ft)
0.10 m(0.33 ft)
4.00 m(13.12 ft)
A. Connectors:- Flushing and filling: Roylin, 1 in. (ISO 17775).- Draining: Roylin, 4 in. (ISO 17775).
B. Capacity (four tanks - basic configuration):- 1050 l (277.38 US gal).
C. Operating pressure:- 0.07 bar (1.02 psi)/0.70 bar (10.15 psi).
D. Flow rate:- 87.5 l/min (23.1 US gal/min).
**ON A/C A340-500
2. Waste Water Servicing
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE
ACCESSAFT OF NOSE
LH SIDE RH SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM
GROUNDWaste Water GroundService Panel:Access Door 171AL
53.18 m(174.48 ft)
0.10 m(0.33 ft)
4.00 m(13.12 ft)
A. Connectors:- Flushing and filling: Roylin, 1 in. (ISO 17775).- Draining: Roylin, 4 in. (ISO 17775).
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B. Capacity (four tanks - basic configuration):- 1050 l (277.38 US gal).
C. Operating pressure:- 0.07 bar (1.02 psi)/0.70 bar (10.15 psi).
D. Flow rate:- 87.5 l/min (23.1 US gal/min).
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OPEN
CLOSE
DRAIN−VALVECONTROL LEVERS
WASTEDRAIN−LINE VALVE
TANK 1 FILLAND RINSE
CONNECTION
TANK 3 FILLAND RINSE
CONNECTION
TANK 4 FILLAND RINSE
CONNECTION
TANK 2 FILLAND RINSE
CONNECTION LIMIT SWITCHWASTE−PANEL
A
FWD
FR75
FR59
A171AL
FR74 FR73
LH RH
F_AC_050410_1_0030101_01_00
Ground Service ConnectionsWaste Water Ground Service Panel
FIGURE-5-4-10-991-003-A01
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FR73
FR65
BULK CARGO DOOR
Z160
Z172
161AZ
A
FR76
WASTE TANK
FR73
FR76
AF_AC_050410_1_0070101_01_00
Ground Service ConnectionsWaste Tanks Location
FIGURE-5-4-10-991-007-A01
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5-4-11 Cargo Control Panels
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Cargo Control Panels
**ON A/C A340-600
1. Cargo Control Panels
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINEACCESS
AFT OF NOSELH SIDE RH SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM GROUND
FWD CLS* Panel:Access Door 122DR
14.17 m(46.49 ft)
2.60 m(8.53 ft)
3.10 m(10.17 ft)
FWD Cargo DoorPanel:Access Door 122CR
13.87 m(45.51 ft)
2.40 m(7.87 ft)
3.50 m(11.48 ft)
AFT CLS* Panel:Access Door152MR
59.60 m(195.54 ft)
2.60 m(8.53 ft)
4.70 m(15.42 ft)
AFT Cargo DoorPanel:Access Door 152NR
59.20 m(194.23 ft)
2.40 m(7.87 ft)
4.10 m(13.45 ft)
NOTE : * CLS - CARGO LOADING SYSTEMS
**ON A/C A340-500
2. Cargo Control Panels
DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINEACCESS
AFT OF NOSELH SIDE RH SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM GROUND
FWD CLS* Panel:Access Door 122DR
14.17 m(46.49 ft)
2.60 m(8.53 ft)
3.10 m(10.17 ft)
FWD Cargo DoorPanel:Access Door 122CR
13.87 m(45.51 ft)
2.40 m(7.87 ft)
3.50 m(11.48 ft)
AFT CLS* Panel:Access Door152MR
51.94 m(170.41 ft)
2.60 m(8.53 ft)
4.70 m(15.42 ft)
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DISTANCEFROM AIRCRAFT CENTERLINEACCESS
AFT OF NOSELH SIDE RH SIDE
MEAN HEIGHTFROM GROUND
AFT Cargo DoorPanel:Access Door 152NR
51.64 m(169.42 ft)
2.40 m(7.87 ft)
4.10 m(13.45 ft)
NOTE : * CLS - CARGO LOADING SYSTEMS
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**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
PWR ON/OFF SWITCH
JOYSTICK
DOOR SILL LATCHRELEASE LEVER
OUTSIDE CARGO LOADINGSYSTEM CONTROL PANEL
LIGHT SWITCH
INDICATOR LIGHT
DOOR OPERATION LEVER
CARGO DOOR CONTROL PANEL
122DR
122CR
A
B
FR18
FR19
FR20
A
B
FWD CARGO DOOR
F_AC_050411_1_0060101_01_00
Forward Cargo Control PanelsFIGURE-5-4-11-991-006-A01
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PWR ON/OFF SWITCH
OUTSIDE CARGO LOADINGSYSTEM CONTROL PANEL
DOOR SILL LATCHRELEASE LEVER
JOYSTICK
CARGO DOOR CONTROL PANEL
LIGHT SWITCH
INDICATOR LIGHT
DOOR OPERATION LEVER
152MR
152NR
A
B
FR65
FR53.2
Z150
AFT CARGO DOOR
FR59FR58
A
B
F_AC_050411_1_0070101_01_00
Aft Cargo Control PanelsFIGURE-5-4-11-991-007-A01
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5-5-0 Engine Starting Pneumatic Requirements
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Engine Starting Pneumatic Requirements
1. Engine Starting Pneumatic Requirements.To determinate the airflow required at ground connection, refer to the example given in FIGURE5-5-0-991-003-A.
For engine starting pneumatic requirements for:- Low ambient temperatures, refer to 05-05-01,- Medium ambient temperatures, refer to 05-05-02,- High ambient temperatures, refer to 05-05-03.
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EXAMPLE TO DETERMINATE THE AIRFLOW REQUIRED AT THE FUSELAGE CONNECTION:−FOR AN AIR START UNIT DELIVERING 60 PSIA (4.14 BARS) AIR PRESSURE AT THE
FUSELAGE CONNECTOR
1. DRAW AN HORIZONTAL LINE FROM THE SUPPLIED AIR PRESSURE (60 PSIA (4.14 BARS)).2. FROM THE INTERSECTION WITH THE AIR SUPPLY TEMPERATURE AT FUSELAGE
CONNECTION (220?C (428?F)), DRAW A VERTICAL LINE.3. THE INTERSECTION WITH THE HORIZONTAL AXIS GIVES THE REQUIRED AIRFLOW AT GROUND
CONNECTION (125 kg/min (2.08 kg/s)).
−AT A SUPPLIED AIR TEMPERATURE OF 220?C (428?F) AT THE FUSELAGE CONNECTOR
2.5
5
4.5
4
3.5
3
40
50
60
70
PSI
GROUND CART FLOW(Kg/s)
BARSGROUND CART PRESSURE
AIR TEMPERATUREGROUND CART OUTLET
0?C 85?C 100?C
220?C180?C150?C
STARTING TIME = 90 Sec
STARTING TIME = 70 Sec
STARTING TIME = 60 Sec
0.50 1.00 3.503.002.502.001.50 kg/s
30 60 12090 kg/min210180150
STARTING TIME = 50 Sec
F_AC_050500_1_0030101_01_00
Engine Starting Pneumatic RequirementsFIGURE-5-5-0-991-003-A01
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Low Ambient Temperatures
1. This section provides the engine starting pneumatic requirements for a temperature of -40˚C(-40˚F).
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0.52.5
1 2 2.5 3 3.5
5
4.5
4
3.5
3
40
50
60
70
PSI
GROUND CART FLOW(Kg/s)
BARSGROUND CART PRESSURE
F_AC_050501_1_0050101_01_00
1.5
STARTING TIME = 90 Sec
STARTING TIME = 70 Sec
STARTING TIME = 60 Sec
STARTING TIME = 50 Sec
AIR TEMPERATUREGROUND CART OUTLET
0?C 85?C 100?C
220?C180?C150?C
Engine Starting Pneumatic RequirementsLow Ambient Temperature -40˚C (-40˚F) -- RB 211 TRENT 500 series engine
FIGURE-5-5-1-991-005-A01
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5-5-2 Medium Ambient Temperatures
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Medium Ambient Temperatures
1. This section provides the engine starting pneumatic requirements for a temperature of +15˚C(+59˚F).
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20.5
2.5
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
5
4.5
4
3.5
3
30
40
50
60
70
PSI
GROUND CART FLOW(Kg/s)
BARSGROUND CART PRESSURE
F_AC_050502_1_0050101_01_00
STARTING TIME = 90 Sec
STARTING TIME = 70 Sec
STARTING TIME = 60 Sec
STARTING TIME = 50 Sec
0?C 85?C
180?C150?C
100?C
220?C
AIR TEMPERATUREGROUND CART OUTLET
Engine Starting Pneumatic RequirementsMedium Ambient Temperature +15˚C (+59˚F) -- RB 211 TRENT 500 series engine
FIGURE-5-5-2-991-005-A01
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High Ambient Temperatures
1. This section provides the engine starting pneumatic requirements for a temperature upper +50˚C(+122˚F).
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20.5
2.5
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
5
4.5
4
3.5
3
30
40
50
60
70
PSI
GROUND CART FLOW(Kg/s)
BARSGROUND CART PRESSURE
F_AC_050503_1_0050101_01_00
STARTING TIME = 50 Sec
STARTING TIME = 60 Sec
STARTING TIME = 70 Sec
STARTING TIME = 90 Sec
AIR TEMPERATUREGROUND CART OUTLET
85?C 100?C 150?C
180?C 220?C
Engine Starting Pneumatic RequirementsHigh Ambient Temperature +50˚C (+122˚F) -- RB 211 TRENT 500 series engine
FIGURE-5-5-3-991-005-A01
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5-6-0 Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements
1. GeneralThis section describes the required performance for the ground equipment to maintain the cabintemperature at 27 ˚C (80.6 ˚F) for the cooling or 21 ˚C (69.8 ˚F) for heating cases after boarding(Section 5.7 - steady state), and provides the time needed to cool down or heat up the aircraft cabinto the required temperature (Section 5.6 - dynamic cases with aircraft empty).
ABBREVIATION DEFINITION
A/C Aircraft
AHM Aircraft Handling Manual
GC Ground Connection
GSE Ground Service Equipment
IFE In-Flight Entertainment
LP Low PressureLPGC Low Pressure Ground Connection
OAT Outside Air Temperature
PCA Pre-Conditioned Air
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.
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.
B. The air flow rates and temperature requirements for the GSE are given for the A/C in theconfiguration ”2 LP ducts connected”.
NOTE : The maximum air flow is driven by pressure limitation at LPGC.
C. For temperatures at ground connection below +2 ˚C (+35.6 ˚F) (Subfreezing), the groundequipment shall be compliant with the Airbus document ”Subfreezing PCA Carts -- ComplianceDocument for Suppliers” (contact Airbus to obtain this document) defining all the requirementswith which Subfreezing Pre-Conditioning Air equipment must comply to allow its use on Airbusaircraft. These requirements are in addition to the functional specifications included in the IATAAHM997.
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2. Ground Pneumatic Power RequirementsThis section provides the ground pneumatic power requirements for:- Heating (pull up) the cabin, initially at OAT, up to 21 ˚C (69.8 ˚F) (see FIGURE
5-6-0-991-005-A)- Cooling (pull down) the cabin, initially at OAT, down to 27 ˚C (80.6 ˚F) (see FIGURE
5-6-0-991-006-A).
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AIR
FLO
W A
T G
C (
kg/s
)
AIR
FLO
W A
T G
C (
lb/s
)
PULL UP PERFORMANCE
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
30 6040 50 70 90 12080 100 110
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
TIME TO HEAT CABIN TO +21? C (+69.8? F) ON GROUND (min)
MAXIMUM AIR FLOW
OAT ISA −38? C (−36.4? F); GC INLET +70? C (+158? F); EMPTY CABIN; IFE OFF; NO SOLAR LOAD; LIGHTS ON; GALLEYS OFF; RECIRCULATION FANS ON
F_AC_050600_1_0050101_01_00
Ground Pneumatic Power RequirementsHeating
FIGURE-5-6-0-991-005-A01
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AIR
FLO
W A
T G
C (
kg/s
)
AIR
FLO
W A
T G
C (
lb/s
)
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
0 30 90 150
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
60
MAXIMUM AIR FLOW
OAT ISA +23? C (+73.4? F); GC INLET +2? C (+35.6? F); EMPTY CABIN; IFE OFF; NO SOLAR LOAD; LIGHTS ON; GALLEYS OFF; RECIRCULATION FANS ON
OAT ISA +23? C (+73.4? F); GC INLET −10? C (+14? F); EMPTY CABIN; IFE OFF; NO SOLAR LOAD; LIGHTS ON; GALLEYS OFF; RECIRCULATION FANS ON
120
PULL DOWN PERFORMANCE
TIME TO COOL CABIN TO +27? C (+80.6? F) ON GROUND (min)
F_AC_050600_1_0060101_01_00
Ground Pneumatic Power RequirementsCooling
FIGURE-5-6-0-991-006-A01
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5-7-0 Preconditioned Airflow Requirements
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Preconditioned Airflow Requirements
1. This section provides the preconditioned airflow rate and temperature needed to maintain the cabintemperature at 24 ˚C (75.2 ˚F) for the cooling or 21 ˚C (69.8 ˚F) for the heating cases.
These settings are not intended to be used for operation (they are not a substitute for the settingsgiven in the AMM). They are based on theoretical simulations and give the picture of a real steadystate.The purpose of the air conditioning (cooling) operation (described in the AMM) is to maintain thecabin temperature below 27 ˚C (80.6 ˚F) during boarding (therefore it is not a steady state).
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1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
SETTINGS NOTINTENDED TO BE USED
FOR OPERATION
MAXIMUM AIRFLOW
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
COOLING/HEATING PERFORMANCE
AIR
FLO
W A
T G
C (
kg/s
)
AIR
FLO
W A
T G
C (
lb/s
)
INLET TEMPERATURE AT GC (? C)
30 40 50 60 70 80
INLET TEMPERATURE AT GC (? F)
90 100 110 120 130 140
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
OAT ISA; EMPTY CABIN; IFE ON; LIGHTS ON; NO SOLAR LOAD; RECIRCULATION FANS ON; GALLEYS ON
OAT ISA −38? C (−36.4? F); EMPTY CABIN; IFE OFF; LIGHTS ON; NO SOLAR LOAD; RECIRCULATIONFANS ON; GALLEYS OFF
EXAMPLE:COOLING CAPACITY CALCULATION:FOR THE CONDITIONS "C", THE COOLING CAPACITY OF 1.6 kg/s x 1 kJ/(kg.? C) x (24 − 10) = 22.4 kW(OR 6.7 TONS COOLING CAPACITY) IS NEEDED TO MAINTAIN THE CABIN TEMPERATURE AT 24? C (75.2? F)(1.6 kg/s AT 10? C (50? F) FOR AIR AT GC INLET).
C H
F_AC_050700_1_0040101_01_01
Preconditioned Airflow RequirementsFIGURE-5-7-0-991-004-A01
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5-8-0 Ground Towing Requirements
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Ground Towing Requirements
1. This section provides information on aircraft towing.
The A340-500/-600 is designed with means for conventional or towbarless towing.Information/procedures can be found for both in chapter 9 of the Aircraft Maintenance Manual.Status on towbarless towing equipment qualification can be found in ISI 09.11.00001.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 towbar fitting is installed at the front of the leg(optional towing fitting for towing from the rear of the NLG available).The main landing gears have attachment points for towing or debogging (for details, refer ARM 07).
This section shows the chart to determine the drawbar pull and tow tractor mass requirements as afunction of the following physical characteristics:- Aircraft weight,- Number of engines at idle,- Slope.
The following chart is applicable to both A340-500 and -600 aircraft.
2. Towbar design guidelines
The aircraft towbar shall comply with the following standards:- 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 40 400 daN (90 823 lbf),- A torsion pin calibrated at 4 800 m.daN (424 836 lbf.in).The towing head is designed according to ISO 8267-1, cat. IV.
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EXAMPLE HOW TO DETERMINE THE MASS REQUIREMENT TO TOW A A340−500 OR −600 AT 380 000 kg,AT 1.5% SLOPE, 2 ENGINES AT IDLE AND FOR WET TARMAC CONDITIONS:
− ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE GRAPH, CHOOSE THE RELEVANT AIRCRAFT WEIGHT (380 000 kg),− FROM THIS POINT DRAW A PARALLEL LINE TO THE REQUIRED SLOPE PERCENTAGE (1.5%),− FROM THE POINT OBTAINED DRAW A STRAIGHT HORIZONTAL LINE UNTIL No. OF ENGINES AT IDLE = 4,− FROM THIS POINT DRAW A PARALLEL LINE TO THE REQUESTED No. OF ENGINES (2),− 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 (30 300 kg),− SEARCH THE INTERSECTION WITH THE "WET CONCRETE" LINE. THE OBTAINED X−COORDINATE IS THE RECOMMENDED MINIMUM TRACTOR WEIGHT (53 100 kg).
40
25
20
15
10
5
00 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 0 1 2 3 4 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
390
350
310
270
230
190
150
TOTAL TRACTION WHEEL LOAD (x 1 000 kg) No. OF ENGINES AT IDLE SLOPE ( % )
ICE = 0.05WET C
ONCRETE
= 0.
57
DR
Y C
ON
CR
ETE
=
0.8
35
30
1.5% SLOPE 3802 ENGINES ON30.3
53.1
BREAKAWAY RESISTANCE 4%# OF ENGINES ON FOR PB: 2ENGINE THRUST 876.3 daN
HARD SNOW = 0.2
DR
AW
BA
R P
ULL
(x
1 00
0 kg
)
A/C
WE
IGH
T (
x 1
000
kg)
F_AC_050800_1_0100101_01_01
Ground Towing RequirementsFIGURE-5-8-0-991-010-A01
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5-9-0 De-Icing and External Cleaning
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
De-Icing and External Cleaning
1. De-Icing and External Cleaning on GroundThe mobile equipment for aircraft de-icing and external cleaning must be capable of reaching heightsup to approximately 17 m (56 ft).
2. De-Icing
AIRCRAFT TYPEWing Top Surface
(Both Sides)
Wingtip Devices(Both Inside andOutside Surfaces)
(Both Sides)
HTP Top Surface(Both Sides)
VTP(Both Sides)
A340-500373 m2
(4 015 ft2)11 m2
(118 ft2)90 m2
(969 ft2)103 m2
(1 109 ft2)
A340-600373 m2
(4 015 ft2)11 m2
(118 ft2)90 m2
(969 ft2)103 m2
(1 109 ft2)
AIRCRAFT TYPEFuselage Top Surface
(Top Third - 120˚ Arc)
Nacelle and Pylon(Top Third - 120˚ Arc)
(All Engines)Total De-Iced Area
A340-500338 m2
(3 638 ft2)83 m2
(893 ft2)998 m2
(10 742 ft2)
A340-600382 m2
(4 112 ft2)83 m2
(893 ft2)1 042 m2
(11 216 ft2)
NOTE : Dimensions are approximate.
3. External Cleaning
AIRCRAFTTYPE
Wing TopSurface
(Both Sides)
Wing LowerSurface
(Including FlapTrack Fairing)(Both Sides)
Wingtip Devices(Both Insideand OutsideSurfaces)
(Both Sides)
HTP TopSurface
(Both Sides)
HTP LowerSurface
(Both Sides)
A340-500373 m2
(4 015 ft2)412 m2
(4 435 ft2)11 m2
(118 ft2)90 m2
(969 ft2)90 m2
(969 ft2)
A340-600373 m2
(4 015 ft2)412 m2
(4 435 ft2)11 m2
(118 ft2)90 m2
(969 ft2)90 m2
(969 ft2)
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AIRCRAFT TYPEVTP
(Both Sides)Fuselage andBelly Fairing
Nacelle and Pylon(All Engines) Total Cleaned Area
A340-500103 m2
(1 109 ft2)1 024 m2
(11 022 ft2)244 m2
(2 626 ft2)2 363 m2
(25 435 ft2)
A340-600103 m2
(1 109 ft2)1 156 m2
(12 443 ft2)244 m2
(2 626 ft2)2 494 m2
(26 845 ft2)
NOTE : Dimensions are approximate.
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OPERATING CONDITIONS
6-1-0 Engine Exhaust Velocities and Temperatures
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Engine Exhaust Velocities and Temperatures
1. GeneralThis section shows the estimated engine exhaust efflux velocities and temperatures contours forGround Idle, Breakaway and Maximum Takeoff conditions.
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6-1-1 Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Ground Idle Power
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Ground Idle Power
1. This section gives engine exhaust velocities contours at ground idle power.
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150 fps 100 fps 50 fps
FEET
METERS
50 100 150
15 30 450
0
150 fps 100 fps 50 fps
150 fps 100 fps 50 fps
m ft
10
5
40
30
20
10
m ft
10
5
40
30
10
20
0
0
PLAN
ELEVATION
LOW IDLE POWER (100 fps = 68 mph = 109 kmph)
F_AC_060101_1_0050101_01_00
Engine Exhaust VelocitiesGround Idle Power - RR TRENT 500 series engine
FIGURE-6-1-1-991-005-A01
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6-1-2 Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Ground Idle Power
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Ground Idle Power
1. This section gives engine exhaust temperatures contours at ground idle power.
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LOW IDLE POWER
50?C(122?F)
40?C(104?F)
30?C(86?F)
FEET
METERS
50 100 150
15 30 450
0
ft
m ft
10
5
40
30
10
20
0
PLAN
ELEVATION
40?C
30?C(86?F)
40?C(104?F)
30?C(86?F)
50?C(122?F)
F_AC_060102_1_0050101_01_00
50?C(122?F)
(104?F)
40
30
20
10
0
10
5
m
Engine Exhaust TemperaturesGround Idle Power - RR TRENT 500 series engine
FIGURE-6-1-2-991-005-A01
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6-1-3 Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Breakaway Power
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Breakaway Power
1. This section gives engine exhaust velocities contours at breakaway power.
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50 fps100 fps
ELEVATION
20
80m ft
20
60
15
10
5
m ft40
10
5
0
METERS
FEET
0 15 30 45
15010050
60 75 90
200 250 300
BREAKAWAY POWER (100 fps = 60 mph = 109 Kmph)
PLAN
F_AC_060103_1_0050101_01_00
150 fps 50 fps100 fps
150 fps
40
20
0
0
Engine Exhaust VelocitiesBreakaway Power - RR TRENT 500 series engine
FIGURE-6-1-3-991-005-A01
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6-1-4 Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Breakaway Power
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Breakaway Power
1. This section gives engine exhaust temperatures contours at breakaway power.
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40?C(104?F)
30?C(86?F)
50?C(122?F)
0
METERS
FEET
0 15 30
10050
ELEVATION
BREAKAWAY POWER
PLAN
50?C(122?F)
40?C(104?F) (86?F)
F_AC_060104_1_0050101_01_00
m ft40
10
5
m
15
10
5
0
20
0
30?C
20
60
40
ft
Engine Exhaust TemperaturesBreakaway Power - RR TRENT 500 series engine
FIGURE-6-1-4-991-005-A01
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6-1-5 Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Takeoff Power
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Engine Exhaust Velocities Contours - Takeoff Power
1. This section gives engine exhaust velocities contours at takeoff power.
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MA
X T
AK
E−
OF
F P
OW
ER
(10
0 fp
s =
68
mph
= 1
09 k
mph
)
105
350
90 300
75 250
60 200
45 150
30 100
15 50
0 0
ME
TE
RS
FE
ET
mft 80 60 40 20
5101520
(162
0 ft)
494
mT
O
(600
ft)
183
mT
O
50 fp
s10
0 fp
s15
0 fp
s
PLA
N
F_AC_060105_1_0050101_01_00
0
Engine Exhaust VelocitiesTakeoff Power - RR TRENT 500 series engine
FIGURE-6-1-5-991-005-A01
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6-1-6 Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Takeoff Power
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Engine Exhaust Temperatures Contours - Takeoff Power
1. This section gives engine exhaust temperatures contours at takeoff power.
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m ft
20
40
60
15
10
5
0
METERS
FEET
0 15 30 45
15010050
60 75 90
200 250 300
(122?F)
PLAN
50?C(104?F)
40?C(86?F)30?C
MAX TAKE−OFF POWER
0
F_AC_060106_1_0050101_01_00
Engine Exhaust TemperaturesTakeoff Power - RR TRENT 500 series engine
FIGURE-6-1-6-991-005-A01
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6-3-0 Danger Areas of Engines
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Danger Areas of Engines
1. Danger Areas of the Engines.
NOTE : Areas with exhaust velocities of more than 56 km/h (35 mph, 50 ft/s or 15 m/s) aredefined as areas where injury to persons and/or damage to machinery can occur.
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6-3-1 Ground Idle Power
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Ground Idle Power
1. This section provides danger areas of the engines at ground idle power conditions
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(25 ft)7,6 m
(3 ft 8 in)1,1 m
30?TO 48,8 m (160 ft) AFT OF EXHAUST NOZZLES
INTAKE SUCTION DANGER AREA MINIMUM IDLE POWER
EXHAUST DANGER AREA
ENTRY CORRIDOR
DEF0004201A
F_AC_060301_1_0050101_01_00
Danger Areas of EnginesRR TRENT 500 series engineFIGURE-6-3-1-991-005-A01
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6-3-2 Breakaway Power
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Breakaway Power
1. This section provides danger areas of the engines at breakaway conditions.
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(25 ft)7,6 m
30?TO 82.3 m (270 ft) AFT OF EXHAUST NOZZLES
INTAKE SUCTION DANGER AREA BREAKWAY POWER
EXHAUST DANGER AREA
F_AC_060302_1_0050101_01_00
Danger Areas of EnginesRR TRENT 500 series engineFIGURE-6-3-2-991-005-A01
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6-3-3 Takeoff Power
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Takeoff Power
1. This section provides danger areas of the engines at max takeoff conditions.
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**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
(25 ft)7,6 m
30?TO 490,7 m (1610 ft) AFT OF EXHAUST NOZZLES
INTAKE SUCTION DANGER AREA MAX TAKE−OFF
EXHAUST DANGER AREA
F_AC_060303_1_0050101_01_00
Danger Areas of EnginesRR TRENT 500 series engineFIGURE-6-3-3-991-005-A01
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6-4-0 APU Exhaust Velocities and Temperatures
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
APU Exhaust Velocities and Temperatures
1. APU Exhaust Velocities and Temperatures.
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6-4-1 APU
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
APU - GARRETT
1. This section gives APU exhaust velocities and temperatures.
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**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
20
METERS
0
5 10 15FEET
0
10 20 30 40 50
0
60
0
20
METERS
0
5 10 15FEET
0
10 20 30 40 50
0
60
0
10
5
10
20
30
40
METERS FEET50
15 m/s(50 ft/s)18 m/s
(60 ft/s)24 m/s(80 ft/s)
30.5 m/s(100 ft/s)
46 m/s(150 ft/s)
61 m/s(200 ft/s)
10
5
10
20
30
40
METERS FEET50
93?C(200?F)121?C
(250?F)
149?C(300?F)
177?C(350?F)
204?C(400?F)
260?C(500?F)
315.5?C(600?F)
427?C(800?F)
15
15
F_AC_060401_1_0030101_01_00
Exhaust Velocities and TemperaturesGARRETT GTCP 331-600 (A)
FIGURE-6-4-1-991-003-A01
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PAVEMENT DATA
7-1-0 General Information
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
General Information
1. A brief description of the pavement charts that follow will help in the 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 Main Landing Gear (MLG).All curves on the charts represent data at a constant specified tire pressure with:- The aircraft loaded to the Maximum Ramp Weight (MRW)- The CG at its maximum permitted aft position.Pavement requirements for commercial aircraft are derived from the static analysis of loads imposedon the MLG struts.Landing Gear Footprint:Section 07-02-00 gives basic data on the landing-gear footprint configuration, MRW, tire dimensionsand pressures.Maximum Pavement Loads:Section 07-03-00 shows maximum vertical and horizontal pavement loads for specific criticalconditions at the tire-ground interfaces.Landing Gear Loading on Pavement:The curves related to the landing gear loading on pavement are not given in section 07-04-00.Because the relationship between the aircraft weight, the center of gravity and the landing gearloading on the pavement is not strictly linear, it cannot be shown in chart format.But you can find in section 07-03-00 the maximum vertical and horizontal pavement loads for somecritical conditions at the tire/ground interfaces for all the operational weight variants of the aircraft.For questions that are related to landing gear loading on pavement, contact Airbus.Flexible Pavement Requirements - US Army Corps of Engineers Design Method:The flexible pavement-requirements curves as per as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Design Methodare not given in section 07-05-00 since the related data is available through free software.Sections 07-02-00 and 07-03-00 gives all the inputs data required for the use of such software.For questions that are related to the flexible pavement requirements, contact Airbus.Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion Method:The Load Classification Number (LCN) curves are not given in section 07-06-00 since the LCNsystem for the reporting pavement strength is old and are replaced by the ICAO recommendedACN/PCN system in 1983 and ACR/PCR system in 2020.For questions that are related to the LCN system, contact Airbus.Rigid Pavement Requirements - PCA (Portland Cement Association) Design Method:The rigid-pavement requirements curves as per as Portland Cement Association Design Method arenot given in section 07-07-00 since the related data is available through free software.Sections 07-02-00 and 07-03-00 gives all the inputs data required for the use of such software.For questions that are related to the rigid pavement requirements, contact Airbus.
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Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion:The Load Classification Number (LCN) curves are not given in section 07-08-00 since the LCNsystem for the reporting pavement strength is old and are replaced by the ICAO recommendedACN/PCN system in 1983 and ACR/PCR system in 2020.For questions that are related to the LCN system, contact Airbus.ACN/PCN Reporting System:Section 07-09-00 gives ACN data prepared according to the ACN/PCN system as referenced in ICAOAnnex 14, ”Aerodromes”, Volume 1 ”Aerodrome Design and Operations”.Eighth Edition July 2018, incorporating Amendments 1 to 14 and ICAO doc 9157, ”AerodromeDesign Manual”, part 3 ”Pavements” Second Edition 1983.The ACN/PCN system is applicable until November 2024.ACN is the Aircraft Classification Number and PCN is the related Pavement Classification Number.An aircraft with an ACN less than or equal to the PCN can operate without restriction on thepavement.Numerically the ACN is two times the derived single-wheel load expressed in thousands of kilograms.The derived single-wheel load is calculated as the load on a single tire inflated to 1.25 MPa (181 psi)that can have the same pavement requirements as the aircraft.Computationally the ACN/PCN system uses the PCA program PDILB for rigid pavements and S-77-1for flexible pavements to calculate ACN values.The airport authority must select the method of pavement analysis.The results of their analysis should be reported with the following format:
PCNPAVEMENT
TYPESUBGRADECATEGORY
TIRE PRESSURE CATEGORY EVALUATION METHOD
R - Rigid A - High W - No Pressure Limit T - Technical
F - Flexible B - MediumX - High Pressure Limited to1.75 MPa (254 psi)
U - Using Aircraft
C - LowY - Medium Pressure Limitedto 1.25 MPa (181 psi)
D - Ultra LowZ - Low Pressure Limited to0.5 MPa (73 psi)
Section 07-09-00 shows the aircraft ACN values.For flexible pavements, the four subgrade categories (CBR) are:
A. High Strength CBR 15
B. Medium Strength CBR 10
C. Low Strength CBR 6
D. Ultra Low Strength CBR 3
For rigid pavements, the four subgrade categories (k) are:
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A. High Strength k = 150 MN/m3 (550 pci)
B. Medium Strength k = 80 MN/m3 (300 pci)
C. Low Strength k = 40 MN/m3 (150 pci)
D. Ultra Low Strength k = 20 MN/m3 (75 pci)
ACR/PCR Reporting System:Section 07-10-00 gives ACR data prepared according to the ACR/PCR system as referenced in ICAOAnnex 14, ”Aerodromes”, Volume 1 ”Aerodrome Design and Operations”.Eight Edition July 2018, incorporating Amendments 1 to 15 and ICAO doc 9157, ”Aerodrome DesignManual”, part 3 ”Pavements” Third Edition 2021.The ACR/PCR system is effective from November 2020 and will be applicable in November 2024.ACR is the Aircraft Classification Rating and PCR is the related Pavement Classification Rating.An aircraft with an ACR less than or equal to the PCR can operate without restriction on thepavement.Numerically the ACR is two times the derived single-wheel load expressed in hundreds of kilograms.The derived single-wheel load is calculated as the load on a single tire inflated to 1.50 Mpa (218 psi)that can have the same pavement requirements as the aircraft.Computationally the ACR/PCR system relies on the Linear Elastic Analysis (LEA). The ACR arecomputed with the official ICAO-ACR software.States can start their own methods for PCR determination, which agree with the overall parametersof the ACR/PCR method.The results of their analysis should be reported with the following format:
PCR
PAVEMENT TYPESUBGRADECATEGORY
TIRE PRESSURECATEGORY
EVALUATIONMETHOD
R - Rigid A - High W - No Pressure Limit T - Technical
F - Flexible B - Medium
X - High PressureLimited to 1.75 MPa(254 psi)
U - Using Aircraft
C - Low
Y - Medium PressureLimited to 1.25 MPa(181 psi)
D - Ultra LowZ - Low Pressure Limitedto 0.5 MPa (73 psi)
Section 07-10-00 shows the aircraft ACR values.For flexible and rigid pavement, the four subgrade categories are defined based on the subgrademodulus of elasticity (E):
A. High Strength E = 200 MPa (29 008 psi)
B. Medium Strength E = 120 MPa (17 405 psi)
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C. Low Strength E = 80 MPa (11 603 psi)
D. Ultra Low Strength E = 50 MPa (7 252 psi)
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7-2-0 Landing Gear Footprint
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Landing Gear Footprint
1. This section gives data about the landing gear footprint in relation to the aircraft MRW, tire sizesand pressures.The landing-gear footprint information is given for all the operational weight variants of the aircraft.
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0.81
4 m
(2.6
71 ft
)
10.6
84 m
(35.
052
ft)
1.17
6 m
(3.8
58 ft
)
1.39
7 m
(4.5
83 ft
)1.98
1 m
(6.4
99 ft
)
15 b
ar(2
18 p
si)
CE
NT
RA
LG
EA
RT
IRE
PR
ES
SU
RE
WE
IGH
TM
AX
IMU
MP
ER
CE
NT
AG
EN
OS
E G
EA
RM
AIN
GE
AR
TIR
EM
AIN
GE
AR
RA
MP
WE
IGH
T
OF
WE
IGH
TO
N M
AIN
GE
AR
GR
OU
PT
IRE
PR
ES
SU
RE
SIZ
ET
IRE
PR
ES
SU
RE
VA
RIA
NT
A340−
600
WV
000
366
200
kg(8
07 3
25 lb
)93
.5%
13.7
bar
(199
psi
)16
.1 b
ar(2
34 p
si)
45x1
80R
17 3
6PR
NO
SE
GE
AR
TIR
E S
IZE
1400
x530
R23
40P
R14
00x5
30R
23 4
0PR
CE
NT
RA
LG
EA
RT
IRE
SIZ
E
15 b
ar(2
18 p
si)
A340−
600
WV
001
369
200
kg(8
13 9
50 lb
)93
.4%
13.7
bar
(199
psi
)
16.1
bar
(234
psi
)A
340−
600
WV
101
381
200
kg(8
40 4
00 lb
)92
.3%
13.9
bar
(202
psi
)
A340−
600
WV
102
369
200
kg(8
13 9
50 lb
)93
.4%
13.9
bar
(202
psi
)
A340−
600
WV
103
366
200
kg(8
07 3
25 lb
)93
.5%
13.9
bar
(202
psi
)
45x1
80R
17 3
6PR
45x1
80R
17 3
6PR
45x1
80R
17 3
6PR
45x1
80R
17 3
6PR
1400
x530
R23
40P
R
1400
x530
R23
40P
R
1400
x530
R23
40P
R
1400
x530
R23
40P
R
16.1
bar
(234
psi
)
16.1
bar
(234
psi
)
16.1
bar
(234
psi
)14
00x5
30R
23 4
0PR
16.1
bar
(234
psi
)14
00x5
30R
23 4
0PR
16.1
bar
(234
psi
)14
00x5
30R
23 4
0PR
16.1
bar
(234
psi
)14
00x5
30R
23 4
0PR
33.6
37 m
(110
.358
ft)
32.8
89 m
(107
.904
ft)
1.98
1 m
(6.4
99 ft
)
F_AC_070200_1_0320101_01_03
Landing Gear FootprintFIGURE-7-2-0-991-032-A01
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15 b
ar(2
18 p
si)
CE
NT
RA
LG
EA
RT
IRE
PR
ES
SU
RE
WE
IGH
TM
AX
IMU
MP
ER
CE
NT
AG
EN
OS
E G
EA
RM
AIN
GE
AR
TIR
EM
AIN
GE
AR
RA
MP
WE
IGH
T
OF
WE
IGH
TO
N M
AIN
GE
AR
GR
OU
PT
IRE
PR
ES
SU
RE
SIZ
ET
IRE
PR
ES
SU
RE
VA
RIA
NT
A340−
500
WV
000
369
200
kg(8
13 9
50 lb
)92
.7%
14.1
bar
(205
psi
)16
.1 b
ar(2
34 p
si)
45x1
80R
17 3
6PR
NO
SE
GE
AR
TIR
E S
IZE
A340−
500
WV
001
373
200
kg(8
22 7
75 lb
)92
.7%
A340−
500
WV
002
373
200
kg(8
22 7
75 lb
)92
.7%
A340−
500
WV
003
375
200
kg(8
27 1
75 lb
)92
.2%
A340−
500
WV
004
375
200
kg(8
27 1
75 lb
)92
.2%
A340−
500
WV
101
381
200
kg(8
40 4
00 lb
)92
.1%
A340−
500
WV
102
373
200
kg(8
22 7
75 lb
)92
.6%
16.1
bar
(234
psi
)A
340−
500
WV
103
373
200
kg(8
22 7
75 lb
)92
.6%
45x1
80R
17 3
6PR
45x1
80R
17 3
6PR
45x1
80R
17 3
6PR
45x1
80R
17 3
6PR
45x1
80R
17 3
6PR
45x1
80R
17 3
6PR
45x1
80R
17 3
6PR
14.1
bar
(205
psi
)
14.1
bar
(205
psi
)
14.1
bar
(205
psi
)
14.1
bar
(205
psi
)
14.1
bar
(205
psi
)
14.1
bar
(205
psi
)
14.1
bar
(205
psi
)
1400
x530
R23
40P
R
1400
x530
R23
40P
R
1400
x530
R23
40P
R
1400
x530
R23
40P
R
1400
x530
R23
40P
R
1400
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R23
40P
R
1400
x530
R23
40P
R
1400
x530
R23
40P
R
16.1
bar
(234
psi
)
16.1
bar
(234
psi
)
16.1
bar
(234
psi
)
16.1
bar
(234
psi
)
16.1
bar
(234
psi
)
16.1
bar
(234
psi
)
16.1
bar
(234
psi
)
1400
x530
R23
40P
R
1400
x530
R23
40P
R
1400
x530
R23
40P
R
1400
x530
R23
40P
R
1400
x530
R23
40P
R
1400
x530
R23
40P
R
1400
x530
R23
40P
R
1400
x530
R23
40P
R
16.1
bar
(234
psi
)
16.1
bar
(234
psi
)
15 b
ar(2
18 p
si)
15 b
ar(2
18 p
si)
15 b
ar(2
18 p
si)
15 b
ar(2
18 p
si)
CE
NT
RA
LG
EA
RT
IRE
SIZ
E
0.81
4 m
(2.6
71 ft
)
10.6
84 m
(35.
052
ft)
1.17
6 m
(3.8
58 ft
)
1.39
7 m
(4.5
83 ft
)1.98
1 m
(6.4
99 ft
)
28.3
37 m
(92.
969
ft)
27.5
89 m
(90.
515
ft)
1.98
1 m
(6.4
99 ft
)
F_AC_070200_1_0440101_01_02
Landing Gear FootprintFIGURE-7-2-0-991-044-A01
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7-3-0 Maximum Pavement Loads
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Maximum Pavement Loads
1. This section gives maximum vertical and horizontal pavement loads for some critical conditions at thetire-ground interfaces.The maximum pavement loads are given for all the operational weight variants of the aircraft.
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V(M
G)
MA
XIM
UM
VE
RT
ICA
L N
OS
E G
EA
R G
RO
UN
D L
OA
D A
T M
OS
T F
WD
CG
V(N
G)
MA
XIM
UM
VE
RT
ICA
L M
AIN
GE
AR
GR
OU
ND
LO
AD
AT
MA
X A
FT
CG
V(N
G)
V(M
G)
H
HM
AX
IMU
M H
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GR
OU
ND
LO
AD
FR
OM
BR
AK
ING
V(C
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MA
XIM
UM
VE
RT
ICA
L C
EN
TE
R G
EA
R G
RO
UN
D L
OA
D A
T M
AX
AF
T C
G
V(C
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NO
TE
:(a
) L
OA
DS
CA
LCU
LAT
ED
US
ING
AIR
CR
AF
T A
T M
RW
.(b
) L
OA
DS
CA
LCU
LAT
ED
US
ING
AIR
CR
AF
T A
T 3
54 6
00 k
g (7
81 7
50 lb
).B
RA
KE
D M
AIN
GE
AR
.(d
) B
RA
KE
D C
EN
TE
R G
EA
R.
(c)
12
34
57
MO
DE
LM
AX
IMU
MR
AM
PS
TA
TIC
LO
AD
AT
MO
ST
FW
D C
GB
RA
KIN
G
DE
CE
LER
AT
ION
ST
AT
IC L
OA
D A
TM
AX
AF
T C
GB
RA
KIN
GA
T 10
ft/s
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RA
TIO
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INS
TA
NT
AN
EO
US
BR
AK
ING
CO
EF
FIC
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0.8
WE
IGH
T
6
ST
AT
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OA
D A
TM
AX
AF
T C
G
AT
ST
AT
ICS
TE
AD
Y
A340−
600
WV
000
366
200
kg(8
07 3
25 lb
)40
320
kg
(88
900
lb)
55 2
50 k
g(1
21 8
00 lb
)11
7 95
0 kg
(260
025
lb)
106
570
kg(2
34 9
50 lb
)
39 2
00 k
g(8
6 42
5 lb
)35
420
kg
(78
075
lb)
(c)
(d)
35 %
MA
C(a
)
94 3
60 k
g(2
08 0
25 lb
)85
260
kg
(187
950
lb)
(c)
(d)
16 %
MA
C(b
)
35 %
MA
C(a
)
V(N
G)
(PE
R S
TR
UT
)
V(M
G)
H (
PE
R S
TR
UT
)(P
ER
ST
RU
T)
V(C
G)
AT
10 ft
/s?
F_AC_070300_1_0110101_01_04
Maximum Pavement Loads(Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-7-3-0-991-011-A01
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A340−
600
WV
001
369
200
kg(8
13 9
50 lb
)40
320
kg
(88
900
lb)
55 2
50 k
g(1
21 8
00 lb
)11
8 93
0 kg
(262
200
lb)
106
880
kg(2
35 6
25 lb
)
39 5
90 k
g(8
7 27
5 lb
)35
580
kg
(78
425
lb)
(c)
(d)
34.4
3 %
MA
C(a
)
30.2
%M
AC
(a)
34.4
3 %
MA
C(a
)
35 %
MA
C(a
)
95 1
40 k
g(2
09 7
50 lb
)85
500
kg
(188
500
lb)
(c)
(d)
A340−
600
WV
101
381
200
kg(8
40 4
00 lb
)40
330
kg
(88
900
lb)
55 0
80 k
g(1
21 4
25 lb
)12
1 02
0 kg
(266
800
lb)
109
720
kg(2
41 9
00 lb
)
40 7
60 k
g(8
9 87
5 lb
)36
960
kg
(81
475
lb)
(c)
(d)
96 8
10 k
g(2
13 4
25 lb
)87
780
kg
(193
500
lb)
(c)
(d)
A340−
600
WV
102
369
200
kg(8
13 9
50 lb
)40
330
kg
(88
900
lb)
118
160
kg(2
60 5
00 lb
)10
8 34
0 kg
(238
850
lb)
39 3
40 k
g(8
6 72
5 lb
)36
070
kg
(79
525
lb)
(c)
(d)
94 5
30 k
g(2
08 4
00 lb
)86
670
kg
(191
075
lb)
(c)
(d)
A340−
600
WV
103
366
200
kg(8
07 3
25 lb
)40
330
kg
(88
900
lb)
55 1
20 k
g(1
21 5
25 lb
)11
7 27
0 kg
(258
525
lb)
107
850
kg(2
37 7
75 lb
)
38 9
80 k
g(8
5 95
0 lb
)35
850
kg
(79
050
lb)
(c)
(d)
93 8
20 k
g(2
06 8
25 lb
)86
280
kg
(190
200
lb)
(c)
(d)
16 %
MA
C(b
)
16 %
MA
C(b
)
16 %
MA
C(b
)
16 %
MA
C(b
)
34.4
3 %
MA
C(a
)
30.2
%M
AC
(a)
34.4
3 %
MA
C(a
)
35 %
MA
C(a
)
NO
TE
:(a
) L
OA
DS
CA
LCU
LAT
ED
US
ING
AIR
CR
AF
T A
T M
RW
.(b
) L
OA
DS
CA
LCU
LAT
ED
US
ING
AIR
CR
AF
T A
T 3
54 6
00 k
g (7
81 7
50 lb
).B
RA
KE
D M
AIN
GE
AR
.(d
) B
RA
KE
D C
EN
TE
R G
EA
R.
(c)
INS
TA
NT
AN
EO
US
BR
AK
ING
CO
EF
FIC
IEN
T =
0.8
AT
12
34
57
MO
DE
LM
AX
IMU
MR
AM
PS
TA
TIC
LO
AD
AT
MO
ST
FW
D C
GB
RA
KIN
G
DE
CE
LER
AT
ION
ST
AT
IC L
OA
D A
TM
AX
AF
T C
GB
RA
KIN
GA
T 10
ft/s
?D
EC
ELE
RA
TIO
NW
EIG
HT
6
ST
AT
IC L
OA
D A
TM
AX
AF
T C
G
ST
AT
ICS
TE
AD
Y
V(N
G)
(PE
R S
TR
UT
)
V(M
G)
H (
PE
R S
TR
UT
)(P
ER
ST
RU
T)
V(C
G)
AT
10 ft
/s?
55 0
70 k
g(1
21 4
25 lb
)
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V(M
G)
MA
XIM
UM
VE
RT
ICA
L N
OS
E G
EA
R G
RO
UN
D L
OA
D A
T M
OS
T F
WD
CG
V(N
G)
MA
XIM
UM
VE
RT
ICA
L M
AIN
GE
AR
GR
OU
ND
LO
AD
AT
MA
X A
FT
CG
V(N
G)
V(M
G)
H
HM
AX
IMU
M H
OR
IZO
NT
AL
GR
OU
ND
LO
AD
FR
OM
BR
AK
ING
V(C
G)
MA
XIM
UM
VE
RT
ICA
L C
EN
TE
R G
EA
R G
RO
UN
D L
OA
D A
T M
AX
AF
T C
G
V(C
G)
12
34
57
MO
DE
LM
AX
IMU
MR
AM
PS
TA
TIC
LO
AD
AT
MO
ST
FW
D C
GB
RA
KIN
G
DE
CE
LER
AT
ION
ST
AT
IC L
OA
D A
TM
AX
AF
T C
GB
RA
KIN
GA
T 10
ft/s
?D
EC
ELE
RA
TIO
N
INS
TA
NT
AN
EO
US
BR
AK
ING
CO
EF
FIC
IEN
T =
0.8
WE
IGH
T
6
ST
AT
IC L
OA
D A
TM
AX
AF
T C
G
AT
ST
AT
ICS
TE
AD
Y
A340−
500
WV
000
369
200
kg(8
13 9
50 lb
)41
160
kg
(90
750
lb)
58 5
00 k
g(1
28 9
75 lb
)11
7 99
0 kg
(260
125
lb)
106
240
kg(2
34 2
25 lb
)
39 5
60 k
g(8
7 22
5 lb
)35
620
kg
(78
525
lb)
(c)
(d)
36.5
%M
AC
(a)
94 3
90 k
g(2
08 1
00 lb
)84
990
kg
(187
375
lb)
(c)
(d)
A340−
500
WV
001
41 1
60 k
g(9
0 75
0 lb
)58
500
kg
(128
975
lb)
119
540
kg(2
63 5
25 lb
)10
6 76
0 kg
(235
350
lb)
40 0
90 k
g(8
8 40
0 lb
)35
810
kg
(78
950
lb)
(c)
(d)
95 6
30 k
g(2
10 8
25 lb
)85
410
kg
(188
275
lb)
(c)
(d)
373
200
kg(8
22 7
75 lb
)
36.4
%M
AC
(a)
22 %
MA
C(b
)
22 %
MA
C(b
)
36.5
%M
AC
(a)
36.4
%M
AC
(a)
V(N
G)
(PE
R S
TR
UT
)
V(M
G)
H (
PE
R S
TR
UT
)(P
ER
ST
RU
T)
V(C
G)
AT
10 ft
/s?
NO
TE
:(a
) L
OA
DS
CA
LCU
LAT
ED
US
ING
AIR
CR
AF
T A
T M
RW
(b)
LO
AD
S C
ALC
ULA
TE
D U
SIN
G A
IRC
RA
FT
AT
349
200
kg
(769
850
lb)
BR
AK
ED
MA
IN G
EA
R(d
) B
RA
KE
D C
EN
TE
R G
EA
R(c
)
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A340−
500
WV
002
A340−
500
WV
003
A340−
500
WV
004
A340−
500
WV
101
A340−
500
WV
102
A340−
500
WV
103
40 3
30 k
g(8
8 90
0 lb
)35
960
kg
(79
275
lb)
(c)
(d)
40 6
90 k
g(8
9 70
0 lb
)37
110
kg
(81
800
lb)
(c)
(d)
39 7
40 k
g(8
7 60
0 lb
)36
520
kg
(80
500
lb)
(c)
(d)
40 0
90 k
g(8
8 40
0 lb
)35
810
kg
(78
950
lb)
(c)
(d)
40 3
30 k
g(8
8 90
0 lb
)35
960
kg
(79
275
lb)
(c)
(d)
39 7
40 k
g(8
7 60
0 lb
)36
520
kg
(80
500
lb)
(c)
(d)
95 7
40 k
g(2
11 0
75 lb
)85
380
kg
(188
250
lb)
(c)
(d)
96
470
kg(2
12 6
75 lb
)87
990
kg
(193
975
lb)
(c)
(d)
94 7
50 k
g(2
08 9
00 lb
)87
070
kg
(191
975
lb)
(c)
(d)
95 6
30 k
g(2
10 8
25 lb
)85
410
kg
(188
275
lb)
(c)
(d)
95 7
40 k
g(2
11 0
75 lb
)85
380
kg
(188
250
lb)
(c)
(d)
94 7
50 k
g(2
08 9
00 lb
)87
070
kg
(191
975
lb)
(c)
(d)
INS
TA
NT
AN
EO
US
BR
AK
ING
CO
EF
FIC
IEN
T =
0.8
AT
41 1
50 k
g(9
0 72
5 lb
)58
440
kg
(128
825
lb)
109
980
kg(2
42 4
75 lb
)38
1 20
0 kg
(840
400
lb)
118
440
kg(2
61 1
25 lb
)37
3 20
0 kg
(822
775
lb)
34.7
%M
AC
(a)
36.4
%M
AC
(a)
41 1
60 k
g(9
0 75
0 lb
)58
500
kg
(128
975
lb)
119
540
kg(2
63 5
25 lb
)10
6 76
0 kg
(235
350
lb)
373
200
kg(8
22 7
75 lb
)
36.4
%M
AC
(a)
41 1
50 k
g(9
0 72
5 lb
)
41 1
50 k
g(9
0 72
5 lb
)
375
200
kg(8
27 1
75 lb
)41
160
kg
(90
750
lb)
41 1
60 k
g(9
0 75
0 lb
)37
5 20
0 kg
(827
175
lb)
373
200
kg(8
22 7
75 lb
)
119
680
kg(2
63 8
50 lb
)
119
680
kg(2
63 8
50 lb
)
120
590
kg(2
65 8
50 lb
)
118
440
kg(2
61 1
25 lb
)
106
730
kg(2
35 3
00 lb
)
106
730
kg(2
35 3
00 lb
)
108
840
kg(2
39 9
50 lb
)
108
840
kg(2
39 9
50 lb
)
35.0
1 %
MA
C(a
)
35.0
1 %
MA
C(a
)
36.4
%M
AC
(a)
22 %
MA
C(b
)
22 %
MA
C(b
)
22 %
MA
C(b
)
22 %
MA
C(b
)
22 %
MA
C(b
)
22 %
MA
C(b
)
36.4
%M
AC
(a)
35.0
1 %
MA
C(a
)
35.0
1 %
MA
C(a
)
34.7
%M
AC
(a)
36.4
%M
AC
(a)
36.4
%M
AC
(a)
12
34
57
MO
DE
LM
AX
IMU
MR
AM
PS
TA
TIC
LO
AD
AT
MO
ST
FW
D C
GB
RA
KIN
G
DE
CE
LER
AT
ION
ST
AT
IC L
OA
D A
TM
AX
AF
T C
GB
RA
KIN
GA
T 10
ft/s
?D
EC
ELE
RA
TIO
NW
EIG
HT
6
ST
AT
IC L
OA
D A
TM
AX
AF
T C
G
ST
AT
ICS
TE
AD
Y
V(N
G)
(PE
R S
TR
UT
)
V(M
G)
H (
PE
R S
TR
UT
)(P
ER
ST
RU
T)
V(C
G)
AT
10 ft
/s?
NO
TE
:(a
) L
OA
DS
CA
LCU
LAT
ED
US
ING
AIR
CR
AF
T A
T M
RW
(b)
LO
AD
S C
ALC
ULA
TE
D U
SIN
G A
IRC
RA
FT
AT
349
200
kg
(769
850
lb)
BR
AK
ED
MA
IN G
EA
R(d
) B
RA
KE
D C
EN
TE
R G
EA
R(c
)
58 5
00 k
g(1
28 9
75 lb
)
58 5
00 k
g(1
28 9
75 lb
)
58 4
40 k
g(1
28 8
25 lb
)
58 4
40 k
g(1
28 8
25 lb
)
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7-4-0 Landing Gear Loading on Pavement
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Landing Gear Loading on Pavement
1. The curves related to the landing gear loading on pavement are not given in section 07-04-00.Because the relationship between the aircraft weight, the center of gravity and the landing gearloading on the pavement is not strictly linear, it cannot be shown in chart format. But you can find insection 07-03-00 the maximum vertical and horizontal pavement loads for some critical conditions atthe tire/ground interfaces for all the operational weight variants of the aircraft.For questions related to the landing gear loading on pavement, contact Airbus.
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7-5-0 Flexible Pavement Requirements - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Design Method
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Flexible Pavement Requirements - US Army Corps of Engineers Design Method
1. The flexible-pavement requirements curves by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Design Method are notgiven in section 07-05-00 since the related data is available through free software.Sections 07-02-00 and 07-03-00 give all the inputs data required for the use of such software.
NOTE : The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Design Method for flexible pavements is being graduallysuperseded by mechanistic-empirical design methods mostly relying on Linear ElasticAnalysis (LEA). The number of parameters considered by such methods is not applicablefor a chart format and the use of dedicated pavement-design software is necessary.
For questions related to the flexible pavement requirements, contact Airbus.
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7-6-0 Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion
1. The Load Classification Number (LCN) curves are no longer provided in section 07-06-00 since theLCN system for reporting pavement strength is obsolete, having been replaced by the ICAOrecommended ACN/PCN system in 1983 and ACR/PCR system in 2020.For questions related to the LCN system, contact Airbus.
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7-7-0 Rigid Pavement Requirements - Portland Cement Association Design Method
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Rigid Pavement Requirements - Portland Cement Association Design Method
1. The rigid-pavement requirements curves by Portland Cement Association Design Method are notgiven in section 07-07-00 since the related data is available through free software.Sections 07-02-00 and 07-03-00 give all the inputs data required for the use of such software.
NOTE : The Portland Cement Association Design Method for rigid pavements is being graduallysuperseded by mechanistic-empirical design methods mostly relying on Finite ElementAnalysis (FEM). The number of parameters considered by such methods is not applicablefor a chart format and the use of dedicated pavement-design software is necessary.
For questions related to the rigid pavement requirements, contact Airbus.
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7-8-0 Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion
1. The Load Classification Number (LCN) curves are no longer provided in section 07-08-00 since theLCN system for reporting pavement strength is obsolete, having been replaced by the ICAOrecommended ACN/PCN system in 1983 and ACR/PCR system in 2020.For questions related to the LCN system, contact Airbus.
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7-9-0 ACN/PCN Reporting System - Flexible and Rigid Pavements
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
Aircraft Classification Number - Flexible and Rigid Pavements
1. This section gives data about the Aircraft Classification Number (ACN) for an aircraft gross weight inrelation to a subgrade strength value for flexible and rigid pavement.The MLG loading on pavement graphs are given for the weight variants that produce (at the MRWand maximum aft CG and standard tire pressure) the lowest ACN and the highest ACN for each typeof aircraft.To find the ACN of an aircraft on flexible and rigid pavement, you must know the aircraft grossweight and the 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 Design Manual, Part 3, Chapter 1, Second Edition 1983).
2. Aircraft Classification Number - ACN tableThe tables in FIGURE 7-9-0-991-006-A and FIGURE 7-9-0-991-007-A gives ACN data in tabularformat for all the operational weight variants of the aircraft.As an approximation, use a linear interpolation in order to get the ACN at the required operatingweight using the following equation:- ACN = ACN min + (ACN max - ACN min) x (Operating weight - 180 000 kg)/(MRW - 180 000
kg)Please note that the interpolation error can reach 5% to 10%.
As an approximation, use a linear interpolation in order to get the aircraft weight at the pavementPCN using the following equation:- Operating weight = 180 000 kg + (MRW - 180 000 kg) x (PCN - ACN min)/(ACN max - ACN
min)Please note that the interpolation error can reach up to 5%.
With ACN max = ACN calculated at the MRW in the table and with ACN min = ACN calculated at180 000 kg.
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AIRCRAFT TYPEALL UP
MASS (kg)
LOAD ONONE MAINGEAR LEG
(%)
TIREPRESSURE
(Mpa)
ACN FOR
High150
RIGID PAVEMENTSUBGRADES − MN/m?
Medium80
Low40
Ultral−low20
ACN FOR
High15
FLEXIBLE PAVEMENTSUBGRADES − CBR
Medium10
Low6
Ultral−low3
A340−500WV000
369 200 32.037.4
1.61
WV001
WV002
WV003
A340−500
A340−500
A340−500
WV004A340−500
WV101A340−500
WV102A340−500
WV103A340−500
373 200 32.037.4
373 200 32.037.4
375 200 31.937.3
375 200 31.937.3
381 200 31.636.3
373 200 31.736.4
373 200 31.736.4
180 000
180 000
180 000
180 000
180 000
180 000
180 000
180 000
1.61
1.61
1.61
1.61
1.61
1.61
1.61
6133
7135
8339
9645
6432
6934
8037
10847
62 72 85 98 65 70 81 110
62 72 85 98 65 70 81 110
63 72 85 98 65 70 82 110
63 72 85 98 65 70 82 110
6332
7334
86 99 66 71 83 111
62 71 84 97 64 69 80 108
62 71 8438
9744
6431
6933
8036
10845
33
33
33
33
33
33
35
35
35
35
34
34
38
38
39
39
39
39
44
44
45
45
45
45
31
31
32
32
32
32
33
33
34
34
34
34
36
36
37
37
37
37
45
45
47
47
47
47
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AIRCRAFT TYPEALL UP
MASS (kg)
LOAD ONONE MAINGEAR LEG
(%)
TIREPRESSURE
(Mpa)
ACN FOR
High150
RIGID PAVEMENTSUBGRADES − MN/m?
Medium80
Low40
Ultral−low20
ACN FOR
High15
FLEXIBLE PAVEMENTSUBGRADES − CBR
Medium10
Low6
Ultral−low3
6133
7135
8339
9645
6432
6934
8037
10847
A340−600WV000
32.2 1.61
WV001
WV101
WV102
WV103
37.5A340−600
A340−600
A340−600
A340−600
32.237.531.736.332.036.632.036.6
1.61
1.61
1.61
1.61
366 200180 000369 200
381 200
369 200
366 200
180 000
180 000
180 000
180 000
6332
7334
8638
10044
6631
7133
8336
11245
6233
7135
8440
9745
6432
6934
8137
10947
6233
7134
8338
9644
6432
6933
8036
10846
6133
7034
8238
9544
6332
6833
7936
10746
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Aircraft Classification NumberACN Table
FIGURE-7-9-0-991-007-A01
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7-10-0 ACR/PCR Reporting System - Flexible And Rigid Pavement
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ACR/PCR Reporting System - Flexible and Rigid Pavements
1. The ACR/PCR system has been developed by the ICAO to overcome the deficiencies of theACN/PCN system. Significant advances in pavement design methods had occurred since itsdevelopment in the late 1970s early 1980s, leading to inconsistencies with the pavement-strength-rating system.The ACR/PCR system entails new procedures for the determination of both the ACR and the PCRthat are consistent with the current pavement design procedures. This allows to capture the effects ofthe improved characteristics of new pavement materials as well as modern landing gearconfigurations, thus leading to an improved accuracy.This section gives data about the Aircraft Classification Rating (ACR) for the maximum ramp weightin relation with standard subgrade strength values for flexible and rigid pavement.To determine the ACR at other aircraft gross weight, use the official ICAO-ACR software.
NOTE : An aircraft with an ACR equal to or less than the reported PCR can operate on thatpavement, subject to any limitation on the tire pressure. (Ref: ICAO Aerodrome DesignManual, Part 3, Third Edition 2020).
2. Aircraft Classification Rating - ACR TableThe table FIGURE 7-10-0-991-008-A and FIGURE 7-10-0-991-009-A give ACR data in tabular formatfor all the operational weight variants of the aircraft.For questions or specific calculation related to ACR/PCR reporting system, contact Airbus.
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ALL UPMASS
(kg)
LOAD ONONE MAINGEAR LEG
(%)
TIREPRESSURE
(MPa) HIGH200
MEDIUM120
LOW80
HIGH200
MEDIUM120
LOW80
ACR FORRIGID PAVEMENT
SUBGRADES − MPa
ULTRA−LOW
50
ULTRA−LOW
50
ACR FORFLEXIBLE PAVEMENTSUBGRADES − MPaAIRCRAFT
TYPE
A340−500WV000 369 200
32 (WLG)28.8 (CLG) 1.61 690 790 880 990 620 640 710 870
A340−500WV001 373 200
32 (WLG)28.6 (CLG) 1.61 710 810 900 1 010 630 650 720 890
A340−500WV002 373 200
32 (WLG)28.6 (CLG) 1.61
A340−500WV003 375 200
31.9 (WLG)28.4 (CLG) 1.61
A340−500WV004 375 200 1.61
A340−500WV101 381 200
31.6 (WLG)28.9 (CLG) 1.61 710 820 910 1 020 640 660 730 900
A340−500WV102 373 200
31.7 (WLG)29.2 (CLG) 1.61 700 800 890 1 000 620 650 710 870
A340−500WV103 373 200
31.7 (WLG)29.2 (CLG) 1.61
31.9 (WLG)28.4 (CLG)
710 810 900 1 010 630 650 720 890
710 810 900 1 010 630 660 720 890
710 810 900 1 010 630 660 720 890
700 800 890 1 000 620 650 710 870
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ALL UPMASS
(kg)
LOAD ONONE MAINGEAR LEG
(%)
TIREPRESSURE
(MPa) HIGH200
MEDIUM120
LOW80
HIGH200
MEDIUM120
LOW80
ACR FORRIGID PAVEMENT
SUBGRADES − MPa
ULTRA−LOW
50
ULTRA−LOW
50
ACR FORFLEXIBLE PAVEMENTSUBGRADES − MPaAIRCRAFT
TYPE
A340−600WV000 366 200
32.2 (WLG)29.1 (CLG) 1.61 690 790 880 990 620 640 710 870
369 200 1.61 700 800 890 1 000 630 650 720 880
381 200 1.61 720 820 920 1 030 640 660 730 900
369 200 1.61 700 790 890
366 200 1.61 690 790 880 980 620 640 700 860
990 620 650 710 870
A340−600WV001
A340−600WV101
A340−600WV102
A340−600WV103
32.2 (WLG)28.9 (CLG)31.7 (WLG)28.8 (CLG)32 (WLG)
29.3 (CLG)32 (WLG)
29.5 (CLG)
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SCALED DRAWINGS
8-0-0 SCALED DRAWINGS
**ON A/C A340-500 A340-600
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
010
2030
4050
60F
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04
812
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NOTE:WHEN PRINTING THIS DRAWING, MAKE SURE TO ADJUST FOR PROPER SCALING.
F_AC_080000_1_0040101_01_01
Scaled DrawingFIGURE-8-0-0-991-004-A01
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NOTE:WHEN PRINTING THIS DRAWING, MAKE SURE TO ADJUST FOR PROPER SCALING.
0 10 20 30 40 50 60FEET
0 4 8 12 16 20METERS
010
2030
4050
60F
EE
T
04
812
1620
ME
TE
RS
F_AC_080000_1_0040201_01_01
Scaled DrawingFIGURE-8-0-0-991-004-B01
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AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING
10-0-0 AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING
**ON A/C A340-500
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting
1. Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting ChartsThis sections provides 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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JAN
UA
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201
7
F_AC_100000_1_0400101_01_03
Front PageFIGURE-10-0-0-991-040-A01
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Highly Flammable and Hazardous Materials and ComponentsFIGURE-10-0-0-991-041-A01
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FR
73F
R20
FR
1F
R67
FR
64
FR
65B
BA
T−
2BA
T−
1
AC
CE
SS
VIA
AC
CE
SS
DO
OR
811
AC
CE
SS
DO
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132
AZ
VIA
FW
D C
AR
GO
DO
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FR
65
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64
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Batteries Location and AccessFIGURE-10-0-0-991-070-A01
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Crew Rest Compartments LocationFIGURE-10-0-0-991-042-A01
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F_AC_100000_1_0430101_01_00
Wheel/Brake OverheatWheel Safety Area (Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-043-A01
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Wheel/Brake OverheatRecommendations (Sheet 2 of 2)
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-043-A01
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Car
bon
Fib
er R
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orce
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last
ic (
CF
RP
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last
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AF
RP
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MA
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LS
F_AC_100000_1_0440101_01_01
Composite Materials LocationFIGURE-10-0-0-991-044-A01
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BA
B
C
C
A
F_AC_100000_1_0450101_01_00
Ground Lock Safety DevicesFIGURE-10-0-0-991-045-A01
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0 −3
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Emergency Evacuation DevicesFIGURE-10-0-0-991-046-A01
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Pax/Crew Doors and Emergency ExitsFIGURE-10-0-0-991-047-A01
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122C
R
FW
D
7155
JE 196B
B
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197C
B
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FWD and AFT Lower Deck Cargo DoorsFIGURE-10-0-0-991-048-A01
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A B CD
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Control PanelsFIGURE-10-0-0-991-049-A01
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315A
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316A
R
A
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APU Compartment AccessFIGURE-10-0-0-991-050-A01
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VT
AP
D4
F5
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Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting
1. Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting ChartsThis sections provides 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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7
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Front PageFIGURE-10-0-0-991-053-A01
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FR
73F
R20
FR
1
FR
64
FR
67
AF
R65
D
B
DIV
IDE
R N
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AC
CE
SS
VIA
AF
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811
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132
AZ
VIA
FW
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AR
GO
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FR
65
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FR
64
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FR
67F
R66
FR
65
FR
64
C
ELT
AN
TE
NN
A
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Batteries Location and AccessFIGURE-10-0-0-991-071-A01
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Wheel/Brake OverheatWheel Safety Area (Sheet 1 of 2)
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Wheel/Brake OverheatRecommendations (Sheet 2 of 2)
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Car
bon
Fib
er R
einf
orce
d P
last
ic (
CF
RP
)
Gla
ss F
iber
Rei
nfor
ced
Pla
stic
(G
FR
P)
Ara
mid
Fib
er R
einf
orce
d P
last
ic (
AF
RP
)
Hyb
rid (
GF
RP
+ C
FR
P)
CO
MP
OS
ITE
MA
TE
RIA
LS
F_AC_100000_1_0570101_01_01
Composite Materials LocationFIGURE-10-0-0-991-057-A01
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BA
B
C
C
A
F_AC_100000_1_0580101_01_00
Ground Lock Safety DevicesFIGURE-10-0-0-991-058-A01
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