Air Conditioning System Presentation: A318/A319/A320/A321 General Familiarization Course Air Conditioning

A318/A319/A320/A321
GENERAL FAMILIARIZATION COURSE AIR CONDITIONING
AIR CONDITIONING 1/46 MENU
Air Conditioning System Presentation
DATE: JAN 2005 Page 1 UM21ZA000000001

A318/A319/A320/A321
AIR CONDITIONING PACK SYSTEM INTRODUCTION 2/46 MENU
Like the majority of the systems on the A320 family, the air conditioning
system is fully automatic.
We will begin our study of the system by first looking at the air conditioning
packs.

A318/A319/A320/A321
The A320 family is equipped with two air conditioning packs located in the
wing root area forward of the landing gear bay.

A318/A319/A320/A321
PACK
PACK FLOW
FLOW
CONTROL
CONTROL VALVE
VALVE
HOT BLEED AIR
Hot bleed air enters the pack via a pack flow control valve. The purpose of this
valve is to adjust the flow rate through the pack and to achieve the shut-off
function.

A318/A319/A320/A321
Cool
CoolConditioned
ConditionedAir
Air
AIR
AIR CYCLE
CYCLE
MACHINE
MACHINE
(COMPRESSOR)
(COMPRESSOR)
HOT BLEED AIR
The air then passes through several stages within the pack that progressively
cool the air to provide a conditioned air output.

A318/A319/A320/A321
Cool
CoolConditioned
ConditionedAir
Air
PACK
PACK INLET
INLET DOOR
DOOR PACK
PACK OUTLET
OUTLET DUCT
DUCT
HOT BLEED AIR
Two of the stages are heat exchangers that use a flow of ram air to cool the hot
bleed air. This flow of air enters via a pack inlet door and exits via an outlet
duct.

A318/A319/A320/A321
BYPASS
BYPASS
VALVE
VALVE
HOT BLEED AIR
So that the output temperature of the pack can be adjusted, a bypass valve is
fitted to allow warmer air to be mixed with the cold air.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A319/A320/A321
A319/A320/A321
BYPASS
BYPASS
VALVE
VALVE
PACK
PACK FLOW
FLOW
CONTROL
CONTROL VALVE
VALVE
PACK
CONTROLLER
On the A319/A320/A321, the pack flow control valve and the bypass valve are
regulated by a pack controller to vary the flow rate and temperature output.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A318
A318
BYPASS
BYPASS
VALVE
VALVE
PACK
PACK FLOW
FLOW
CONTROL
CONTROL VALVE
VALVE
AIR CONDITIONING
SYSTEM CONTROLLER
(ACSC)
On the A318, the pack flow control valve and the bypass valve are regulated
by the Air Conditioning System Controller (ACSC) to vary the flow rate and
temperature output.

A318/A319/A320/A321
PACK
PACK INLET
INLET DOOR
DOOR PACK
PACK OUTLET
OUTLET DUCT
DUCT
PACK CONTROLLER
(A319/A320/A321)
ACSC
(A318)
AIR CONDITIONING PACK SYSTEM INTRODUCTION 10/46

10/46 MENU
The pack controller (A319/A320/A321) or the ACSC (A318) also controls the
inlet door to vary the amount of air passing over the heat exchangers.
Note: To avoid ingestion of foreign objects, the inlet door closes temporarily
during take off and landing.

A318/A319/A320/A321
AIR
AIR CONDITIONING
CONDITIONING PACK
PACK

11/46 MENU
To make things simpler let’s define the area within the yellow box as a pack.

A318/A319/A320/A321
Cool
CoolConditioned
ConditionedAir
Air
PACK 1 PACK 2
HOT BLEED AIR

12/46 MENU
The two air conditioning packs operate automatically and independently to

provide cool conditioned air.

A318/A319/A320/A321
PACK 1 PACK 2
MIXER
MIXER UNIT
UNIT

13/46 MENU
The conditioned air from the packs is then fed to a mixer unit.

A318/A319/A320/A321
MIXER UNIT
PACK 1 PACK 2
Ram Air
GROUND
GROUND AIR
AIR

14/46 MENU
The mixer unit may also receive conditioned air from a low pressure ground
connection or, in flight, fresh outside air from the emergency RAM AIR flap.

A318/A319/A320/A321
MIXER UNIT
PACK 1 PACK 2
Ram Air
RAM
RAM AIR
AIR
FLAP
FLAP

15/46 MENU
In flight, in case of failure of both packs, emergency ventilation is provided via

an emergency ram air flap controlled by the crew.

A318/A319/A320/A321
MIXER UNIT
PACK 1 PACK 2
15
o
15
o
PACK OUTLET C C PACK OUTLET
TEMP TEMP
Ram Air
BYPASS VALVE BYPASS VALVE
POSITION POSITION
115
o
120
COMPRESSOR o COMPRESSOR
OUTLET TEMP C C OUTLET TEMP
PACK FLOW PACK FLOW

16/46 MENU
Various pack parameters are monitored by ECAM, they are:

- pack flow,
- compressor outlet temperature,
- bypass valve position,
- pack outlet temperature.

A318/A319/A320/A321
AIR CONDITIONING ECAM BLEED PAGE 17/46

17/46 MENU
Having discussed the air conditioning packs we will now look at how
temperature and flow regulation is achieved throughout the aircraft.

A318/A319/A320/A321
THREE
THREE TEMPERATURE
TEMPERATURE ZONES
ZONES
MIXER UNIT
PACK PACK
1 2
AIR CONDITIONING ZONE TEMP. SYSTEM INTRODUCTION 18/46

18/46 MENU
The three outputs from the mixing unit feed three separate aircraft zones:
- cockpit,
- forward cabin,
- and aft cabin.
Let’s look at how the temperature of the zones is managed.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A319/A320/A321
A319/A320/A321
ZONE
CONTROLLER
MIXER UNIT
PACK PACK PACK PACK

CONTROLLER 1 2 CONTROLLER

19/46 MENU
A zone controller monitors the temperatures of the three zones and sends
signals to the pack controllers to set the air temperature delivered by the packs.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A318
A318
ACSC1 ACSC2
MIXER UNIT
PACK PACK
1 2

20/46 MENU
The ACSC 1 monitors the temperatures of the flight deck zone and controls
the air temperature delivered by the pack 1.
The ACSC 2 monitors the temperatures of the forward and aft cabins and
controls the air temperature delivered by the pack 2.

A318/A319/A320/A321
MIXER UNIT
Cold
ColdAir
Air
PACK PACK
1 2

21/46 MENU
Normally, cold air is delivered by the packs and is then sent to the three zones
via the mixer unit.

A318/A319/A320/A321
TRIM
TRIM AIR
AIR VALVES
VALVES
HOT
AIR
MIXER UNIT
PACK PACK
1 2 Hot
Bleed Air

22/46 MENU
Since the different areas of the aircraft may require different amounts of
cooling, or heating, hot bleed air can be added via trim air valves to achieve
the demanded temperature for a zone.
In the example shown:
- no hot air is being added to the cockpit zone,
- some hot air is being added to the forward cabin zone,
- a lot of hot air is being added to the aft cabin zone.

A318/A319/A320/A321
HOT
HOT AIR
AIR
VALVE
VALVE
HOT
AIR
MIXER UNIT
PACK PACK
1 2 Hot
Bleed Air

23/46 MENU
The trim air valves are supplied via a hot air valve (Trim Air Pressure Relief
Valve (TAPRV) for A318). The purpose of this valve is to regulate the
pressure of the hot air supplied to the trim air system and to act as a shut off
valve.

A318/A319/A320/A321
HOT
AIR
MIXER UNIT
PACK PACK
1 2

24/46 MENU
The hot bleed air is supplied to the hot air valve (TAPRV for A318) from just
downstream of the pack flow valves.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A319/A320/A321
A319/A320/A321
ZONE
CONTROLLER
HOT
AIR
MIXER UNIT
PACK PACK
1 2

25/46 MENU
The trim air valves and the hot air valve are controlled by the zone controller.
In the case of any duct overheat, the hot air valve and the trim air valves will
automatically close to isolate the system. The system can be reset when the
overheat disappears.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A318
A318
ACSC1 ACSC2
HOT
AIR
MIXER UNIT
PACK PACK
1 2

26/46 MENU
The Flight deck trim air valve is controlled by the ACSC1.The FWD and AFT
CABIN trim air valves and TAPRV are controlled by the ACSC 2. In the case
of any duct overheat, the TAPRV and the trim air valves will automatically
close to isolate the system. The system can be reset when the overheat
disappears.

A318/A319/A320/A321
Zone
Zone
Zone
ZoneDuct
Duct Temperature
Temperature
Temperature
Temperature
18 0C 22 0C 25 0C
22 0C 25 0C 29 0C
HOT
AIR
MIXER UNIT
PACK PACK
1 2

27/46 MENU
Zone duct temperature, which is the temperature of the air entering a zone and
the actual zone temperature are monitored by the zone control computer
(ACSCs for A318).

A318/A319/A320/A321
18 0C 22 0C 25 0C
HOT
AIR
MIXER UNIT
PACK PACK
CABIN 1 2 CABIN
CABIN CABIN
FAN
FAN FAN
FAN

28/46 MENU
Two cabin fans are fitted to reduce the bleed air requirement and therefore save
fuel. These fans establish a recirculation flow of air from the cabin zones to
the mixer unit. In normal operation, there are no ECAM indications associated
with the cabin fans.

A318/A319/A320/A321
ECAM AIR CONDITIONING PAGE
AIR CONDITIONING ECAM COND/CRUISE PAGES 29/46

29/46 MENU
The ECAM AIR COND page contains zone duct temperature, zone
temperature and trim air system indications.

A318/A319/A320/A321
ECAM CRUISE PAGE
AIR CONDITIONING ECAM COND/CRUISE PAGES 30/46

30/46 MENU
The ECAM CRUISE page also contains zone temperature indications.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A321 ONLY
A318 ONLY
AIR CONDITIONING PANEL LOCATION 31/46

31/46 MENU
On the overhead panel an AIR COND panel allows the pilot to control the air
conditioning system.
Let’s look at the controls on this panel in a little more detail.

A318/A319/A320/A321
AIR CONDITIONING PANEL LOCATION 32/46

32/46 MENU
On the overhead panel there is a VENTILATION panel with a CABin FANS

pushbutton switch.
The shaded part of the panel corresponds to the avionics ventilation controls.

A318/A319/A320/A321
[][][][][][] [][]
AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL AND INDICATING 33/46

33/46 MENU
The PACK FLOW switches control their associated pack flow control valves.
In the example shown, PACK 1 is selected off and is indicating closed, while
PACK 2 is selected on and is indicating open.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A321 ONLY
A318 ONLY

34/46 MENU
The PACK FLOW selector is used to select the desired pack flow:
- LO: 80% of normal flow.
- NORM: 100% of normal flow.
- HI: 120% of normal flow.
For the A321 version, a pushbutton switch enables 2 selections:
- ECON FLOW pressed in: 80% to 100% of normal flow.
- ECON FLOW released out: 100% to 120% of normal flow.
For the A318 version, a pushbutton switch enables 2 selections:
- HI FLOW pressed in: 100% of normal flow.
- HI FLOW released out: 120% of normal flow.
NOTE: Whatever the pack flow selector position, high flow is automatically
controlled in case of single pack operation or APU bleed supply.

A318/A319/A320/A321
[][][][][][] [][] []

35/46 MENU
The guarded RAM AIR switch controls the RAM AIR flap.
In the example shown, the RAM AIR flap is indicating closed.
Use of the RAM AIR switch is restricted to abnormal conditions that will be
discussed later.

A318/A319/A320/A321
HOT
HOT AIR
AIR VALVE
VALVE

36/46 MENU
The HOT AIR switch is associated with the hot air valve (TAPRV for A318).
There is a hot air valve indication on the ECAM COND page.
In the example shown, the valve is indicating open.
Now let’s look at temperature control.

A318/A319/A320/A321
ZONE
ZONE TEMPERATURE
TEMPERATURE SELECTORS
SELECTORS

37/46 MENU
The zone temperature selectors are used to adjust the required temperature for
an associated zone.

A318/A319/A320/A321

38/46 MENU
On the overhead panel there is a CAB FANS switch on the VENTILATION

panel to control the cabin fans. The CAB FANS switch can be used to switch
the fans off in response to an ECAM procedure.

A318/A319/A320/A321
PACK
PACK FLOW
FLOW
CONTROL
CONTROL VALVE
VALVE
PACK
PACK INLET
INLET DOOR
DOOR
BYPASS
BYPASS VALVE
VALVE
AIR CONDITIONING COMPONENT LOCATION 39/46

39/46 MENU
The flow control valve is electrically controlled and pneumatically operated.

The valve works in two modes:
- in electrical mode the valve is automatically controlled by the pack controller
(ACSC for A318)
- in case of electrical power loss the valve is pneumatically self controlled.
The BYPASS valve is electrically controlled and operated. The pack controller
controls the valve for short term regulation of the pack outlet temperature.
The pack inlet door is electrically controlled and operated. The pack controller
controls the door for long term regulation of the pack outlet temperature.

A318/A319/A320/A321
MIXER
MIXER
UNIT
UNIT
RECIRCULATION
RECIRCULATION FAN
FAN
RECIRCULATION
RECIRCULATION
FAN
FAN HOT
HOT AIR
AIR PRESSURE
PRESSURE
REGULATING
REGULATING VALVE
VALVE (PRV)
(PRV) TRIM
TRIM AIR
AIR VALVE
VALVE

40/46 MENU
The mixer unit is located at the rear of the forward cargo compartment. It
mixes air from the packs and recirculated air from the cabin prior to
distribution to each zone.
The hot air pressure regulating valve, located behind the mixer unit, is
electrically controlled and pneumatically operated. The valve is automatically
controlled to close by the zone controller (ACSC for A318) in case of overheat
or overpressure.
The 3 identical trim air valves (for cockpit, forward cabin and aft cabin zones)
are located downstream of the hot air PRV (TAPRV for A318)
They are electrically controlled and operated. The zone controller (ACSC for
A318) controls the trim air valve positions to add hot air if required.
2 identical cabin fans, on each side of the mixer unit, recirculate air from the
cabin (taken into the cargo area) to the mixer unit.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A319/A320/A321 ZONE
ZONE TEMPERATURE
TEMPERATURE
A319/A320/A321
CONTROLLER
CONTROLLER
PACK
PACK CONTROLLER
CONTROLLER 1,
1, 22

41/46 MENU
The zone controller manages the cockpit, forward and aft cabin zone
temperatures. It sends a common temperature reference signal to both pack
controllers for pack temperature regulation and flow optimization.
In case of zone controller signal loss, each pack controller will regulate its pack
outlet temperature at a fixed value.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A318
A318
ACSC
ACSC 1,
1, 22

42/46 MENU
Two identical air conditioning system controllers (ACSC) monitor and control
the system as follows:
- zone temperature control
- pack flow and temperature control
- system and component monitoring
- communication with other aircraft systems
These functions are divided between both ACSC with ACSC 1 controlling
flight deck and Pack 1and ACSC 2 controlling the cabin (fwd/ aft) and Pack 2.

A318/A319/A320/A321
EMERGENCY RAM AIR FLAP ACTIVATION
AIR CONDITIONING SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS 43/46

43/46 MENU
When the RAM AIR pushbutton switch is pressed in, the ram air flap is
opened.
The a/c must descend to less than 10000 feet and cabin differential pressure
should be less than 1 psi. When these conditions are met, the outflow valve will
half open.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A319/A320/A321
A319/A320/A321
PACK
PACK CONTROLLER
CONTROLLER 11 &
& 22
ZONE
ZONE
CONTROLLER
CONTROLLER
CFDIU
CFDIU
AIR CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE / TEST FACILITIES 44/46

44/46 MENU
The zone controller is the interface between the pack controllers and the
CFDIU for test purposes and fault reporting, available on the MCDUs.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A318
A318
ACSC
ACSC 11 &
& 22
CFDIU
CFDIU
AIR CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE / TEST FACILITIES 45/46

45/46 MENU
The two ACSCs are connected to the CFDIU for test purposes and fault
reporting, available on the MCDUs.

A318/A319/A320/A321
AIR CONDITIONING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 46/46

46/46 MENU EXIT
When you work on aircraft, make sure you obey all the AMM procedures. This
will prevent injury to persons and/or damage to the aircraft. Here is an
overview of the main safety procedures relative to the air conditioning system.
Do not use conditioned air from the packs at the same time as air from the low
pressure ground units. This can cause damage to the check valves.
When you are in contact with harmful products, use protective clothing, rubber
gloves and goggles.
Do not touch a component until it is sufficiently cool to prevent burns.
Make sure that there are no persons or equipment near the ram air inlets or the
ram air outlets. Hot exhaust gases can cause injury to persons and/or damage to
equipment.
Keep away from the moving and energized parts when you operate or test the
valves and the flaps.

A318/A319/A320/A321
PACK SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
ECAM BLEED PAGE
ZONE TEMP. SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
ECAM COND/CRUISE PAGES
PANEL LOCATION
CONTROL AND INDICATING
COMPONENT LOCATION
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
MAINTENANCE / TEST FACILITIES
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
EXIT RETURN TO THE LESSON
AIR CONDITIONING MENU 47/46

47/46 MENU

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THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

A318/A319/A320/A321
CARGO AIR COND. 49/27

49/27 MENU
Cargo Air Conditioning System Presentation
DATE: JAN 2005 Page 49 UM21ZD000000001

A318/A319/A320/A321
CARGO AIR COND. SYSTEM INTRODUCTION 50/27

50/27 MENU
The conditioning of the air in the forward and aft cargo compartments is fully
automatic.

A318/A319/A320/A321
FWD
INLET
INLET
ISOLATION
ISOLATION
VALVE
VALVE
CABIN
AMBIENT AIR

51/27 MENU
The operation for both compartments is similar so we will only look at the
forward cargo compartment initially.
Ambient air from the cabin area enters the cargo compartment via an inlet
isolation valve.
Note that on A318, only the AFT cargo is ventilated and heated.

A318/A319/A320/A321
OUTLET
OUTLET
EXTRACT
EXTRACT FAN
FAN ISOLATION
ISOLATION
VALVE
VALVE
FWD OVERBOARD
CABIN
AMBIENT AIR

52/27 MENU
The air is removed from the compartment either by an extract fan, or by

differential pressure. The air is discharged overboard via an outlet isolation
valve.

A318/A319/A320/A321
FWD OVERBOARD
CARGO
VENTILATION
CONTROLLER
CABIN
AMBIENT AIR

53/27 MENU
The operation of the two isolation valves and the extract fan is controlled
automatically by a cargo ventilation controller.

A318/A319/A320/A321
FWD OVERBOARD
TRIM
TRIM AIR
AIR
VALVE
VALVE
CABIN
AMBIENT AIR HOT BLEED AIR

54/27 MENU
To provide heating of the cargo compartment, hot bleed air is supplied via a
trim air valve. The operation of the cargo trim air system is very similar to the
trim air system for the air conditioning system.

A318/A319/A320/A321
FWD OVERBOARD
CARGO
HEATING
CONTROLLER
CABIN
AMBIENT AIR HOT BLEED AIR

55/27 MENU
Each cargo compartment has a cargo heating controller which controls the trim
air valve position to regulate the temperature of the compartment.
Let’s look at the ECAM COND page to see how information on the cargo
conditioning system is presented to the pilots.

A318/A319/A320/A321
CARGO AIR COND. ECAM COND PAGE 56/27

56/27 MENU
The cargo heating system is an extension of the air conditioning system. Hot
air is routed from the trim air system, for the forward cargo hold (only for
A319/A320/A321), and via an independent hot air valve for the aft cargo hold.

A318/A319/A320/A321

57/27 MENU
On the ECAM COND page the indications associated with the cargo
compartments are:
- the isolation valves,
...

A318/A319/A320/A321

58/27 MENU
compartments are:
…
- the trim air valves,
...

A318/A319/A320/A321

59/27 MENU
compartments are:
…
- duct inlet temperature,
...

A318/A319/A320/A321

60/27 MENU
compartments are:
…
- compartment temperature,
...

A318/A319/A320/A321

61/27 MENU
compartments are:
…
- aft cargo hot air valve.
Notice that there are no indications for the extract fans.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A319/320/321
A319/320/321
CARGO AIR COND. PANEL LOCATION 62/27

62/27 MENU
On the overhead panel, the CARGO HEAT panel contains the controls
associated with cargo heating and air conditioning.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A318
A318
CARGO AIR COND. PANEL LOCATION 63/27

63/27 MENU
On the overhead panel, the CARGO HEAT panel contains the controls
associated with aft cargo heating and air conditioning.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A319/320/321
A319/320/321
CARGO VENTILATION
CONTROLLER
FWD - AFT
CARGO AIR COND. CONTROL AND INDICATING 64/27

64/27 MENU
For each cargo compartment there is an ISOLATION VALVE p/b switch.

These p/b switches normally remain in their “lights out” auto position. When
in this position the cargo ventilation controller will automatically open and
close the isolation valves.
In case of cargo smoke detected, the cargo ventilation controller will
automatically close the related isolation valves.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A318
A318
CARGO VENTILATION
CONTROLLER
AFT

65/27 MENU
For the aft cargo compartment there is an ISOLATION VALVE p/b switch.
This p/b switch normally remain in its “lights out” auto position. When in this
position the cargo ventilation controller will automatically open and close the
isolation valves.
In case of cargo smoke detected, the cargo ventilation controller will
automatically close the related isolation valves.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A319/320/321
A319/320/321
FWD AFT
CARGO HEATING CARGO HEATING
CONTROLLER CONTROLLER

66/27 MENU
The temperature selectors send demand signals to the associated cargo heat
controllers. The cargo heat controllers then move the trim air valves to adjust
the temperature of the air entering the compartment.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A318
A318
AFT
CARGO HEATING
CONTROLLER

67/27 MENU
The temperature selectors send demand signals to the aft cargo heat controller.
The cargo heat controller then move the trim air valves to adjust the
temperature of the air entering the compartment.

A318/A319/A320/A321
AFT
CARGO HEATING
CONTROLLER

68/27 MENU
The HOT AIR p/b switch controls the aft cargo compartment hot air valve via
the aft cargo heating controller. This p/b switch normally remain in the “lights
out” auto position.
Notice that the forward cargo compartment does not have an independent hot
air valve. The forward cargo trim air system is fed from the cabin hot air valve
(Only for A319/A320/A321).

A318/A319/A320/A321
FWD
FWD EXTRACT
EXTRACT FAN
FAN
&
& OUTLET
OUTLET ISOLATION
ISOLATION VALVE
VALVE
FWD
FWD INLET
INLET ISOLATION
ISOLATION VALVE
VALVE
CARGO AIR COND. COMPONENT LOCATION 69/27
69/27 MENU
The fwd inlet isolation valve and the fwd outlet isolation valve enable the crew
to isolate the fwd cargo compartment if cargo smoke is detected. In this case
when the isolation valves close the extract fan stops (only for
A319/A320/A321).

A318/A319/A320/A321
MIXER
MIXER UNIT
UNIT
FWD
FWD TRIM
TRIM AIR
AIR
VALVE
VALVE

70/27 MENU
The fwd trim air valve receives air from the hot air manifold of the air
conditioning system (only for A319/A320/A321).

A318/A319/A320/A321
AFT
AFT OUTLET
OUTLET
ISOLATION
ISOLATION
VALVE
VALVE &
&
EXTRACT
EXTRACT FAN
FAN
AFT
AFT INLET
INLET ISOLATION
ISOLATION VALVE
VALVE
71/27 MENU
The aft inlet isolation valve and the aft outlet isolation valve enable the crew to
isolate the aft cargo compartment if cargo smoke is detected. In this case, when
the isolation valves close the extract fan stops.

A318/A319/A320/A321
APU
APU BLEED
BLEED
AFT
AFT TRIM
TRIM AIR
AIR VALVE
VALVE
AFT
AFT TRIM
TRIM AIR
AIR
PRESSURE
PRESSURE
REGULATING
REGULATING VALVE
VALVE
72/27 MENU
The aft trim air valve receives pressure regulated air from a separate hot air
Pressure Regulating Valve which is connected on the APU bleed air duct. The
aft heating system is independent of the cabin air conditioning system.

A318/A319/A320/A321
FWD
FWD CARGO
CARGO
HEATING
HEATING
CONTROLLER
CONTROLLER
(EXCEPT
(EXCEPT ON
ON A318)
A318)
FWD
FWD &
& AFT
AFT
CARGO
CARGO AFT
AFT CARGO
CARGO
VENTILATION
VENTILATION HEATING
HEATING
CONTROLLER
CONTROLLER CONTROLLER
CONTROLLER
73/27 MENU
The ventilation controller is located on the left side of the circuit breaker panel
103 VU, in the RH electrical bay.
The cargo heating controllers are located in the fwd avionics bay.

A318/A319/A320/A321
AFT
AFT CARGO
CARGO
FWD
FWD CARGO
CARGO HEAT
HEAT CONTROLLER
CONTROLLER
HEAT
HEAT CONTROLLER
CONTROLLER
(EXCEPT
(EXCEPT ON
ON A318)
A318)
CARGO
CARGO
VENTILATION
VENTILATION CFDIU
CFDIU
CONTROLLER
CONTROLLER
CARGO AIR COND. MAINTENANCE / TEST FACILITIES 74/27

74/27 MENU
The two cargo heating controllers (aft cargo controller only for A318) and the
cargo ventilation controller are connected to the CFDIU for test purposes and
fault reporting, available on the MCDUs.

A318/A319/A320/A321
CARGO AIR COND. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 75/27

75/27 MENU EXIT
overview of the main safety procedures relative to the air conditioning system.
gloves and goggles.

A318/A319/A320/A321
SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
ECAM COND PAGE
PANEL LOCATION
COMPONENT LOCATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CARGO AIR COND. MENU 76/27

76/27 MENU

A318/A319/A320/A321
PRESSURIZATION 77/35
77/35 MENU
Pressurization System Presentation
DATE: JAN 2005 Page 77 UM21ZB000000001

A318/A319/A320/A321
PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM INTRODUCTION 78/35

78/35 MENU
The pressurization system on the A320 family normally operates automatically

to adjust the cabin altitude and rate of change of altitude to ensure maximum
passenger comfort and safety.

A318/A319/A320/A321

79/35 MENU
The pressurized areas are:

- the cockpit,
- the avionics bay,
- the cabin,
- and the cargo compartments.

A318/A319/A320/A321
PACK 1
PACK 2

80/35 MENU
The concept of the system is simple.

Air is supplied from the air conditioning packs to the pressurized areas.

A318/A319/A320/A321
OUTFLOW
OUTFLOW
VALVE
VALVE
PACK 1 PACK 2

81/35 MENU
An outflow valve is used to regulate the amount of air allowed to escape from
the pressurized areas.

A318/A319/A320/A321
CPC 1 CPC 2
ELECTRIC
ELECTRIC ELECTRIC
ELECTRIC
MOTOR
MOTOR MOTOR
MOTOR
PACK 1 PACK 2
CABIN PRESSURE CONTROLLER

(CPC)

82/35 MENU
Automatic control of the outflow valve is provided by two cabin pressure

controllers. Each controller is connected to an electric motor to move the
outflow valve.

A318/A319/A320/A321
CPC 1 CPC 2
SYS 1 SYS 2
PACK 1 PACK 2

83/35 MENU
A controller/motor combination is known as a system.

Only one system will operate at a time with the other system acting as backup.

A318/A319/A320/A321
ELECTRIC
ELECTRIC MOTOR
MOTOR
MANUALLY
MANUALLY
CONTROLLED
CONTROLLED
CPC 1 CPC 2
PACK 1 PACK 2

84/35 MENU
A third motor is installed, for use in the event of both automatic systems
failing, and requires a manual input to open or close the outflow valve.

A318/A319/A320/A321
CABIN
DIFFERENTIAL
PRESSURE
SYS 1
PACK 1 PACK 2

85/35 MENU
Let us look at the operation of the outflow valve, for an aircraft in cruise, and
what happens to cabin differential pressure, cabin altitude, and cabin vertical
speed. We will start with cabin differential pressure.
If the outflow valve is closed, or only allowing a small amount of air to escape,
then the cabin differential pressure will increase.

A318/A319/A320/A321
CABIN
ALTITUDE
SYS 1
PACK 1 PACK 2

86/35 MENU
Now let’s look at what happens to cabin altitude.

If the outflow valve is closed, or only allowing a small amount of air to escape,
then the cabin altitude will descend.

A318/A319/A320/A321
CABIN
VERTICAL CABIN
SPEED ALTITUDE
SYS 1
PACK 1 PACK 2

87/35 MENU
We can also see the effect on the cabin altitude by referring to the vertical
speed.
When the outflow valve closes, the cabin altitude will decrease with a negative
vertical speed.

A318/A319/A320/A321
CABIN CABIN
DIFFERENTIAL VERTICAL CABIN
PRESSURE SPEED ALTITUDE
SYS 1
PACK 1 PACK 2

88/35 MENU
If the outflow valve is fully open, a lot of air is allowed to escape, the cabin
pressure will decrease, the cabin altitude will climb with a positive vertical
speed.

A318/A319/A320/A321
CABIN CABIN
DIFFERENTIAL VERTICAL CABIN
PRESSURE SPEED ALTITUDE
SYS 1
SAFETY
VALVES
PACK 1 PACK 2

89/35 MENU
To avoid excessive cabin differential pressure, safety valves are installed.

A318/A319/A320/A321
ECAM CAB PRESS PAGE
PRESSURIZATION ECAM PAGES 90/35

90/35 MENU
The crew can monitor all cabin pressure functions on the ECAM CAB PRESS
page.

A318/A319/A320/A321
ECAM CAB PRESS PAGE

91/35 MENU
Let’s look at the information, associated with the pressurization system, that is
presented on the CAB PRESS page. The pack indication is displayed green
when the associated pack is on.

A318/A319/A320/A321
ECAM CAB PRESS PAGE

92/35 MENU
The outflow valve position can be monitored, and the system controller in use
is shown.

A318/A319/A320/A321
ECAM CAB PRESS PAGE

93/35 MENU
There is a single indication for the two safety valves.

A318/A319/A320/A321
ECAM CAB PRESS PAGE

94/35 MENU
The cabin differential pressure, or “delta P” (∆P), shows the difference, in psi,
between the cabin pressure and external pressure.

A318/A319/A320/A321
ECAM CAB PRESS PAGE

95/35 MENU
The cabin vertical speed shows the rate of change, in ft/min, of cabin altitude.
For passenger comfort, the pressurization system will aim to keep this rate of
change as small as possible.

A318/A319/A320/A321
ECAM CAB PRESS PAGE

96/35 MENU
The CABin ALTitude is also shown.

A318/A319/A320/A321
ECAM CAB PRESS PAGE

97/35 MENU
The landing elevation AUTO or MAN mode is also shown with the altitude of
the destination airport.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A319/A320/A321
ECAM CAB PRESS PAGE
A319/A320/A321

98/35 MENU
The VENT, INLET and EXTRACT indications are associated with the
avionics ventilation system.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A318
ECAM CAB PRESS PAGE
A318
OUTLET

99/35 MENU
The VENT, INLET and OUTLET indications are associated with the avionics
ventilation system.

A318/A319/A320/A321
ECAM CRUISE PAGE

100/35 MENU
On the ECAM cruise page, there are indications of:

- cabin differential pressure,
- cabin vertical speed,
- cabin altitude.

A318/A319/A320/A321
PRESSURIZATION PANEL LOCATION 101/35

101/35 MENU
The CABIN PRESS panel, on the overhead panel, contains controls to operate
the pressurization system. Under normal conditions no pilot action is required
on this panel during flight.

A318/A319/A320/A321
PRESSURIZATION CONTROL AND INDICATING 102/35

102/35 MENU
The pressurization MODE SELect switch has two settings, automatic and
manual.
The normal position for this switch is lights out. In this position the
pressurization system is in automatic mode.

A318/A319/A320/A321

103/35 MENU
The MODE SELect switch enables the system to be used in manual mode, in
case of failure of the automatic function.
The MAN V/S CTL switch is used to set the cabin pressure altitude, when
manual mode is selected.
In this configuration the third electrical motor, operating the outflow valve, is
directly controlled by this MAN V/S CTL switch.

A318/A319/A320/A321

104/35 MENU
The landing elevation selector normally remains in the AUTO position.

Landing elevation, which is required by the pressurization system, is then
provided by the FMGS. If the landing elevation is not available from the
FMGS, then it can be set manually using this selector.

A318/A319/A320/A321

105/35 MENU
The guarded DITCHING switch is provided to close all valves so that the
aircraft can be sealed in the unlikely event of a ditching.

A318/A319/A320/A321
SAFETY
SAFETY VALVES
VALVES
OUTFLOW
OUTFLOW VALVE
VALVE OUTFLOW
OUTFLOW VALVE
VALVE
(detailed
(detailed view)
view) (external
(external view)
view)
PRESSURIZATION COMPONENT LOCATION 106/35
106/35 MENU
To prevent excessive cabin differential pressure (negative or positive), 2 safety

valves are installed on the pressure bulkhead at the rear of the cabin.
Pressurization is achieved by means of a dual gate type outflow valve.
The outflow valve is operated by 3 electrical motors (2 for automatic mode and
one for manual mode).

A318/A319/A320/A321
CABIN
CABIN PRESSURE
PRESSURE
CONTROLLER
CONTROLLER 11 &
& 22
PRESSURIZATION COMPONENT LOCATION 107/35

107/35 MENU
Two identical Cabin Pressure Controllers 1 and 2 (related to system 1 and 2),
are located in the forward avionics bay.

A318/A319/A320/A321
CABIN
CABIN PRESSURE
PRESSURE
CONTROLLER
CONTROLLER 1,
1, 22
CFDIU
CFDIU
PRESSURIZATION MAINTENANCE / TEST FACILITIES 108/35

108/35 MENU
The two CPCs are connected to the CFDIU for test purposes and fault

A318/A319/A320/A321
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE TRAVEL RANGES OF THE OUTFLOW VALVE IS CLEAR.
MOVEMENT OF THE OUTFLOW VALVE CAN CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS AND/OR
DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
WARNING: KEEP AWAY FROM THE MOVING AND ENERGIZED PARTS OF THE OUTFLOW VALVE
WHEN YOU OPERATE OR TEST THE VALVE. THESE CAN CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS.
PRESSURIZATION SPECIFIC WARNINGS 109/35

109/35 MENU
The two CPCs are connected to the CFDIU for test purposes and fault

A318/A319/A320/A321
PRESSURIZATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 110/35

110/35 MENU
overview of the main safety procedures relative to the pressurization system.
gloves and goggles.

A318/A319/A320/A321
PRESSURIZATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 111/35

111/35 MENU EXIT
Make sure that there are no persons or equipment near the ram air outlets. Hot
exhaust gases can cause injury to persons and/or damage to equipment.

A318/A319/A320/A321
SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
ECAM PAGES
PANEL LOCATION
COMPONENT LOCATION
SPECIFIC WARNINGS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PRESSURIZATION MENU 112/35

112/35 MENU

A318/A319/A320/A321
VENTILATION 113/21
113/21 MENU
Ventilation System Presentation
DATE: JAN 2005 Page 113 UM21ZC000000001

A318/A319/A320/A321
VENTILATION SYSTEM INTRODUCTION 114/21

114/21 MENU
There are two ventilation systems on the A320 family, the lavatory and galley
system, and the avionics ventilation system.

A318/A319/A320/A321
LAVATORY AND GALLEY

EXTRACTION
EXTRACTION FAN
FAN
CABIN AIR
OUTFLOW
OUTFLOW VALVE
VALVE

115/21 MENU
The lavatory and galley system is completely automatic.

Cabin air is passed through the lavatory and galley areas, and is removed from
these areas by an extraction fan. The fan pulls air into an extraction duct and
then releases it overboard through the outflow valve.
NOTE: The extraction fan runs continuously, provided electrical power is
available.
There are no controls or indications associated with the lavatory and galley
ventilation system.
Now let’s look at the avionics ventilation system.

A318/A319/A320/A321
AVIONICS EQUIPMENT
AVIONICS
AVIONICS FLIGHT
FLIGHT DECK
DECK CIRCUIT
CIRCUIT BREAKER
BREAKER
COMPARTMENT
COMPARTMENT INSTRUMENTS
INSTRUMENTS PANELS
PANELS

116/21 MENU
The avionics ventilation system provides cooling air for the avionics equipment.
This equipment includes the avionics compartment, the flight deck instruments
and the circuit breaker panels.
Let’s now look at how the system works.

A318/A319/A320/A321
AVIONICS
EQUIPMENT
BLOWER
BLOWER FAN
FAN EXTRACT
EXTRACT FAN
FAN

117/21 MENU
Air is circulated by two fans, a blower and an extractor.

These fans operate continuously as long as the aircraft electrical system is
supplied.

A318/A319/A320/A321
AIRCRAFT
AIRCRAFT SKIN
SKIN
AVIONICS
EQUIPMENT
SKIN
SKIN AIR
AIR SKIN
SKIN AIR
AIR
INLET
INLET VALVE
VALVE OUTLET
OUTLET VALVE
VALVE

118/21 MENU
On the ground, provided the ambient air temperature is above a specified value,
air is taken from outside the aircraft via a skin air inlet valve.
The air is blown through the avionics equipment, extracted and then discharged
overboard via a skin air outlet valve.
This is known as OPEN CIRCUIT configuration.

A318/A319/A320/A321
SKIN
SKIN HEAT
HEAT
EXCHANGER
EXCHANGER
AVIONICS
EQUIPMENT
Closed
Closed Closed
Closed

119/21 MENU
If, on the ground, the ambient air temperature is below a specified value, the
valves will be closed and air from within the aircraft is used. A skin heat
exchanger is used to cool the circulated air.
This is known as CLOSED CIRCUIT configuration.

A318/A319/A320/A321
AVIONICS
EQUIPMENT
Closed
Closed Small
Small Flap
Flap open
open

120/21 MENU
Normally, from the beginning of take off until landing, the system is in a
CLOSED CIRCUIT configuration.
In warm ambient conditions or for avionics smoke removal the system may go
to an intermediate configuration when the aircraft is airborne. A small internal
flap on the skin air outlet valve opens to exhaust some of the heated air or smoke
overboard.

A318/A319/A320/A321
SKIN
SKIN AIR
AIR SKIN
SKIN AIR
AIR
INLET
INLET VALVE
VALVE OUTLET
OUTLET VALVE
VALVE

121/21 MENU
The skin air inlet valve is located on the left side of the aircraft, and the extract
valve is located on the right.
Both of these valves are inspected during the pre-flight walk around for damage
or obstruction.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A319/A320/A321
A319/A320/A321
VENTILATION ECAM CAB PRESS PAGE 122/21

122/21 MENU
A section of the ECAM CAB PRESS page displays avionics ventilation system
information.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A318
A318
OUTLET

123/21 MENU
A section of the ECAM CAB PRESS page displays avionics ventilation system
information.

A318/A319/A320/A321

124/21 MENU
The VENT, INLET and EXTRACT (OUTLET for A318) indications provide
information on the state of the inlet and extract (outlet for A318) systems.
Normally they remain white.

A318/A319/A320/A321

125/21 MENU
The position of the inlet and extract (outlet for A318) valves can be seen.
In the example shown the valves are open. The avionics ventilation system is in
an OPEN configuration and, in most cases, this is the indication that you will see
when the aircraft is on the ground.

A318/A319/A320/A321

126/21 MENU
In this example, the valves are closed and the avionics ventilation system is in a
CLOSED configuration.
This is the normal in-flight configuration.

A318/A319/A320/A321

127/21 MENU
When the small internal flap on the extract valve (outlet valve for A318) is open
the extract (outlet for A318) valve indication is in an intermediate position.

A318/A319/A320/A321
VENTILATION PANEL LOCATION/CONTROL & INDICATING 128/21

128/21 MENU
The VENTILATION panel , on the overhead panel contains two p/bs associated
with the ventilation system. These switches must be in lights out position for
normal system operation. The avionics ventilation system is fully automatic and
requires no pilot input.
In case of low flow detected in the BLOWER or EXTRACT duct, the related
switch should be set to the override position in response to the ECAM
procedure.
In case of avionics smoke, both BLOWER and EXTRACT switches should be
set to the override position in response to the smoke removal ECAM procedure.

A318/A319/A320/A321
EXTRACT
EXTRACT FAN
FAN
BLOWER
BLOWER FAN
FAN
SKIN
SKIN AIR
AIR HEAT
HEAT
EXCHANGER
EXCHANGER
SKIN
SKIN AIR
AIR
INLET
INLET VALVE
VALVE
SKIN
SKIN AIR
AIR OUTLET
OUTLET
VALVE
VALVE (WITH
(WITH
SMALL
SMALL FLAP)
FLAP)
VENTILATION COMPONENT LOCATION 129/21
129/21 MENU
The skin air inlet valve is located on the LH skin of the fuselage.
The valve is fully open in OPEN CIRCUIT configuration, fully closed in
CLOSED CIRCUIT configuration.
The skin air outlet valve is located on the RH skin of the fuselage.
The valve is fully open in OPEN CIRCUIT configuration, partially open in
INTERMEDIATE CIRCUIT configuration (by means of the small internal flap)
and fully closed in CLOSED CIRCUIT configuration.
In order to improve A/C dispatch the valves are fitted with a manual override
and deactivation device.
The blower and extract fans insure a proper air circulation in the avionics
compartment. The fans are identical and interchangeable. In case of fan overheat
the body is equipped with a fault light and a reset button.
The skin heat exchanger is located in the upper fuselage section, between
frames.

A318/A319/A320/A321
GALLEY/TOILET
GALLEY/TOILET EXTRACT
EXTRACT
FAN
FAN

130/21 MENU
The toilet and galley extract fan is located in the aft cabin underfloor
compartment and blows air overboard through the outflow valve.

A318/A319/A320/A321
SKIN
SKIN
TEMPERATURE
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
SENSOR
AVIONICS
AVIONICS EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
VENTILATION
VENTILATION COMPUTER
COMPUTER
(AEVC)
(AEVC)
131/21 MENU
The AEVC is located in the avionics bay.

It automatically controls the system configuration according to ground/flight
logic and the outside skin temperature.
The skin temperature sensor is used for external ambient temperature sensing. It
is installed on the inside ot the fuselage skin.

A318/A319/A320/A321
AEVC
AEVC
CFDIU
CFDIU
VENTILATION MAINTENANCE / TEST FACILITIES 132/21

132/21 MENU
The AEVC is connected to the CFDIU for test purposes and fault reporting,
available on the MCDUs.

A318/A319/A320/A321
VENTILATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 133/21

133/21 MENU EXIT
will prevent injury to persons and/or damage to the aircraft. Here is an overview
of the main safety procedures relative to the ventilation system.
gloves and goggles.
Do not use force to turn the handles of the valves. Use the shear pins.

A318/A319/A320/A321
SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
ECAM PRESS PAGE
PANEL LOCATION/CONTROL & INDICATING
COMPONENT LOCATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
VENTILATION MENU 134/21

134/21 MENU

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AIR CONDITIONING 1/46 MENU

Air Conditioning System Presentation

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AIR CONDITIONING PACK SYSTEM INTRODUCTION 2/46 MENU

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HOT BLEED AIR

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HOT BLEED AIR

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HOT BLEED AIR

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HOT BLEED AIR

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The two air conditioning packs operate automatically and independently to

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In flight, in case of failure of both packs, emergency ventilation is provided via

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PACK FLOW PACK FLOW

AIR CONDITIONING PACK SYSTEM INTRODUCTION 16/46

Various pack parameters are monitored by ECAM, they are:

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PACK PACK PACK PACK

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