The Airbus A320, now a reliable and depended narrowbody, like all aircraft has a history. The type has had many variants A318-A321 and many different engines such as the CFM56, V2500, PW6000, PW1100 and CFM Leap. The aircraft came from development, had an early pivotal crash and found success there after and new life with […]
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The Airbus A320 NEO series engines, specifically the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G and the CFM International LEAP-1A,are a vast leap regarding efficiency and environmental responsibility. These engines aren’t upgrades such as PIPs (product improvement plans); they represent a significant leap forward in aero-engine performance and eco-friendliness – but with that comes challenges, such as increased
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The Airbus A320 features a systematic approach to its structural and functional organization, categorized by station numbers and zones, each designated for specific parts of the aircraft: Station Numbers are used to locate different areas on the fuselage and they start from a reference Point; these units are in centimetres, starting from a reference point
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Airbus A320 NEO CFM LEAP Engine Fan Blades are very different to other CFM variants and are a step forward in design offering greater air movement, strength, rigidity and optimise weight considerations. These 18 wide-chord blades are constructed from robust carbon fiber composite, lending them strength and durability and resilient with the titanium leading edge.
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The Airbus A320 series aircraft incorporates a sophisticated ice and rain protection system, ensuring secure operations in challenging weather conditions such as icy environments and heavy rainfall. This system combines both hot air and electrical heating to safeguard critical areas of the aircraft. Among the main sub-systems are wing ice protection, engine air intake ice
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Airbus A320 Neo General Familiarisation – On Condition Maintenance & CFM LEAP engine maintenance concept. The on-condition maintenance concept is one which can offer many advantages to the user with regards to component reliability and also on overhaul costs.
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The Airbus A320 series aircraft on the wings can increase lift at different phases of flight and this is possible with the use of Flaps at the aft of the wing and Slats at the front of the wing. The devices allow the wing profile to change – the physical wing of course cannot move
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The A320 flight deck is the focal point for the flight deck, and they have some screens to assist in displaying a lot of the complex information. One of the screens captures the engine information and warnings from systems. The symbols of the upper area such as engine parameters are permanently displayed. The parameters are
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The Airbus A320 family of aircraft comprising of the A318, A319, A320 and the A321 series aircraft has been an enormous success for Airbus. The aircraft operates in both passenger and cargo configurations and has multiple engine options available. The aircraft needed to be more fuel efficient and the design, while it had been updated
