Aircraft Characteristics

Aircraft Characteristics

Engine Propulsion of A320-200

The engine is a dual-rotor, variable stator, high bypass ratio turbo fan power plant for subsonic services. The principal modules of the engine are:

ü  low pressure compressor (fan stator and fan rotor)

ü  high pressure compressor

ü  turbine frame

ü  combustion chamber

ü  high pressure turbine

ü  low pressure turbine

ü  accessory drives (gear box)

Size of A320-200

Size of A320-200 Airbus
Wing Span	34.10m
Fuselage Length	37.57m
Height	11.01m
Wheelbase	12.64m
Wheel Tread	7.59m
Number of Seats	150-180

Landing Gear of A320-200

The landing gear is of the conventional retractable tricycle type comprising:

ü  Two main gears with twin wheel or four wheels bogie assembly,

ü  A twin wheel nose gear.

The main landing gear twin wheel landing gears are located under the wing and retract sideways towards the fuselage centerline.. The landing gear and landing gear doors operation is controlled electrically and hydraulically operated. In abnormal operation, the landing gear can be extended by gravity.

Minimum Turning & Circling Radius

The Turning Radius of A320-200 is 22.5m and Circling radius is normally 1500m. The turning of A320-200 is shown in the below figures.

Turning From Runway to Taxiway:

Turning on Runway