Fleet Differences

Question 1

Speedbrake Inhibitions

Fleet Differences

Answer 1

A320: Maximum speedbrake deflection with autopilot engaged is half.

Question 2

Fuel Burn Sequence

Fleet Differences

Answer 2

• A319/A320: Center, Inner, then Outer
• A320/A320N/A321 Sharklets: Center tank pumps transfer fuel to wing tanks instead of feeding engines directly.

Question 3

A319 Turbulent Air Penetration Speeds

Fleet Differences

Answer 3

At or below FL150: 250 kts
Between FL150 and FL330: 280 kts
At or above FL330: M 0.76

Question 4

A320 Turbulent Air Penetration Speeds

Fleet Differences

Answer 4

At or below FL150: 250 kts
Between FL150 and FL310: 275 kts
At or above FL330: M 0.76

Question 5

A320 Sharklet Turbulent Air Penetration Speeds

Fleet Differences

Answer 5

At or below FL150: 250 kts
Between FL150 and FL310: 275 kts
At or above FL330: M 0.76

Question 6

A320 NEO Turbulent Air Penetration Speeds

Fleet Differences

Answer 6

At or below FL150: 260 kts
Between FL150 and FL310: 280 kts
At or above FL330: M 0.76

Question 7

A321 Turbulent Air Penetration Speeds

Fleet Differences

Answer 7

At or below FL150: 275 kts
Between FL150 and FL290: 305 kts
At or above FL290: M 0.76

Question 8

A320 NEO Turbulent Air Penetration Speeds

Fleet Differences

Answer 8

At or below FL150: 260 kts
Between FL150 and FL310: 280 kts
At or above FL330: M 0.76

Question 9

Fuel Recirculation System

Fleet Differences

Answer 9

A320: CT TK PUMP will turn off if the inner tank is full.

On all models, fuel from the IDG heat exchanger goes to the wing/outer tanks and overflows via the spill pipe.

Question 10

ECAM DOOR/OXY Indication

Fleet Differences

Answer 10

A320: Green when ≥ 800 PSI.