Flight controls and envelope
Fly-by-wire translates sidestick inputs into control surface actions. Envelope protections form part of the Airbus architecture; their behavior depends on the available control law.
Airbus — A320 family technology ↗AIRBUS / TECHNICAL EXPLORATION
A320
Technical reference: A320neoDigital controls, sidesticks and flight envelope protection. A reference for exploring pilot, automation and systems interaction in single-aisle aviation.
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ARCHITECTURE / SYSTEMS
Technology behind the flight deck.
Computers and configuration
ELAC stands for Elevator and Aileron Computer; SEC for Spoiler and Elevator Computer. Airbus highlights compatibility between software standards and aircraft configuration, including the load alleviation function associated with Sharklets.
Airbus Safety First — A320 family configuration ↗Flight deck commonality
The A320 family’s flight deck philosophy supports transitions between the A318, A319, A320 and A321. Automation management and monitoring flight indications are central topics when studying this environment.
Airbus — flight decks and commonality ↗Neo engine options
The A320neo family offers engine alternatives. CFM’s option is the LEAP-1A, distinct from the LEAP-1B used on the 737 MAX. Engine selection is part of the technical configuration to be defined for simulation.
CFM — LEAP family ↗MANUFACTURER DATA
Reference specifications.
| Parameter | Published reference |
|---|---|
| Reference variant | A320neo |
| Length | 37.57 m |
| Wingspan | 35.80 m |
| Height | 11.76 m |
| MTOW — maximum takeoff weight | 79,000 kg |
| MLW — maximum landing weight | 68,400 kg |
| MZFW — maximum zero fuel weight | 65,300 kg |
| Maximum fuel capacity | 26,730 L |
| Published range | 3,400 NM |
| MMO — maximum operating Mach | 0.82 |
Airbus — A320neo specifications ↗
Published values depend on variant, options and calculation conditions; maximum values do not necessarily apply simultaneously. This technical overview does not replace the AFM, FCOM or approved operational documentation.
Sources and references
- Airbus — A320neo specifications
- Airbus — A320 family technology
- Airbus Safety First — A320 family configuration
- Airbus — flight decks and commonality
- CFM — LEAP family
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