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R The revision, dated MAR 30/98 is attached and covers all the Aircraft Recovery
Manual data identified in the Highlights.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ALPHABETICAL INDEX 1
INTRODUCTION 1-00 1
General Aircraft Characteristics 1-10 1 to 6
Fuselage Frame Stations 1-20 1 to 6
Wing Rib Stations 1-30 1 to 2
Door Clearances 1-40 1 to 8
Ground Clearances 1-50 1 to 6
Ground Service Connections and Locations 1-60 1 to 26
Cargo Load Arrangements 1-70 1 to 6
CONTENTS
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
SUBJECT CH/SE
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
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INTRODUCTION
1. Purpose of Manual
2. Scope of Manual
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BASIC DEFINITIONS
The weight terms used throughout this manual are given below together with their
respective definitions.
WEIGHT MAX MAX MAX MAX OPERATING MAX Engines Pounds at Kilograms at
VARIANTS RAMP TAKEOFF LANDING ZERO FUEL WEIGHT STRUCTURAL CFM56 – US 15.6°C (60°F) 15.6°C (60°F)
WEIGHT WEIGHT WEIGHT WEIGHT EMPTY PAYLOAD
A340/300
Basic WV OOO 560850 254400 558866 253500 410056 186000 383598 174000 289276 131215 112346 50960 5C2/5C3/5C4 36883.8 139605 243141 238524 110288 108194
WV 002 575180 260900 573196 260000 414464 188000 392418 178000 289486 131310 112346 50960 5C2/5C3/5C4 36883.8 139605 243141 238524 110288 108194
A340/200
Basic WV OOO 560850 254400 558866 253500 399032 181000 372577 169000 280187 127092 92234 41837 5C2/5C3/5C4 36883.8 139605 243141 238524 110288 108194
WV 002 575180 260900 573196 260000 399032 181000 372577 169000 280396 127187 92234 41837 5C2/5C3/5C4 36883.8 139605 243141 238524 110288 108194
VOLUME
STD
Total Passenger COCKPIT AVIONICS MAX
FUSELAGE CABIN COMPARTMENT CARGO SEATING
CAPACITY
VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME
PAX
3 3 3 3 3
ft m ft m ft m3 ft3 m3 ft3 m3
A340/300 37292 1056 13773 390 424 12 1540 43.6 5392 152.6 335
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Model 300
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FUSELAGE FRAMES/STATIONS
R "This section gives the fuselage frame stations measured along X datum 6382 mm
from the nose.
R Fuselage frame stations are shown on pages 2, 3, 4 for Model 300 and pages 2,
R 3A, 4A for Model 200.
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Fuselage Frames/Stations
Nose Section (FR 1 to FR 38)
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Fuselage Frames/Stations
Forward Section (FR 37.1 to FR 58)
MODEL 300
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Fuselage Frames/Stations
Forward Section (FR 38 to FR 58)
MODEL 200
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Fuselage Frames/Stations
Forward Section (FR 58 to FR 106A)
MODEL 300
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Forward Section (FR 58 to FR 106.A)
MODEL 200
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Wing Ribs/Stations
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DOOR CLEARANCES
Location, shape and dimensions of passenger/crew and cargo compartment doors and
of emergency exits are shown on pages 2 thru 8.
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DOOR CLEARANCES
FORWARD PASSENGER/CREW DOOR
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DOOR CLEARANCES
MID PASSENGER/CREW DOOR
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DOOR CLEARANCES
EMERGENCY EXIT
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DOOR CLEARANCES
AFT PASSENGER/CREW DOOR
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DOOR CLEARANCES
FORWARD CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR
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DOOR CLEARANCES
AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR
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DOOR CLEARANCES
BULK CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR
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GROUND CLEARANCES
The heights of the doors, fuselage, wing tip, stabilizer, nacelle and main
landing gear door above the ground are given on pages 2 to 3.
Dimensions in the tables are approximate and will vary with tire type and
conditions.
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Ground Clearances
Model 300 (254 tonnes)
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Model 200 (254 tonnes)
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Model 200 (271 tonnes)
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RADOME TRAVEL
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AND LOCATIONS
The ground service connections and locations are specified on pages 1 thru 12A.
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1 – OXYGEN SYSTEM
8 – PRESSURE REFUEL
9 – OVERWING REFUEL
R 14 – REFUEL/DEFUEL PANEL
R 16 – TOILET SERVICING
B. Reservoir Pressurization
C. Accumulator Charging
five connections
(one for each accumulator) for :
B. Reservoir Pressurization
C. Accumulator Charging
five connections
(one for each accumulator) for :
R A340-300
Meters
DISTANCE
(ft – in.)
MEAN
FROM AIRPLANE HEIGHT
AFT OF CENTERLINE FROM
NOSE GROUND
R SIDE L SIDE
E. Reservoir Drain
One 3/8 in. self-sealing connection
on reservoir for :
29.03 2.12 2.40
– Yellow system ( 95.24) (6.95) – ( 7.87)
– Green system 33.17 0.70 3.80
(108.82) – (2.29) (12.46)
– Blue system 29.03 2.12 2.40
( 95.24) – (6.95) ( 7.87)
F. Ground test
A340-200
Meters
DISTANCE
(ft – in.)
MEAN
FROM AIRPLANE HEIGHT
AFT OF CENTERLINE FROM
NOSE GROUND
R SIDE L SIDE
E. Reservoir Drain
One 3/8 in. self-sealing connection
on reservoir for :
26.90 2.12 2.40
– Yellow system ( 88-2) (6.95) – ( 7.87)
– Green system 31.04 0.70 3.80
(101-9) – (2.29) (12.46)
– Blue system 26.90 2.12 2.40
( 88-2) – (6.95) ( 7.87)
F. Ground test
OIL SYSTEM
A340-300
Tank capacity :
OIL SYSTEM
A340-200
Tank capacity :
FUEL SYSTEM
Meters
DISTANCE
(ft – in.)
A340-200 MEAN
FROM AIRPLANE HEIGHT
AFT OF CENTERLINE FROM
NOSE GROUND
R SIDE L SIDE
Flow Rate :
1250 l/min (275 Imp. gal/min) (331 U.S. gal/min) per connection
Maximum Pressure :
– 50 psig (3.45 bars)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Meters
DISTANCE MEAN
(ft – in.)
HEIGHT
AFT OF FROM
NOSE GROUND
AIRPLANE
Two standard 6 pin connectors CENTERLINE
7.01 1.98
ISO R 461 specification (22-12) (6-6)
Supply :
115/200 Volt, 3-Phase, 400 Hz
Power required : 2 – (90 KVA)
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Usable capacity :
– 700 liters (154 Imp. gal) (185 US gal) standard
– 1050 liters (231 Imp. gal) (277 US gal) standard option
OXYGEN SYSTEM
Meters
0 – BASIC DISTANCE
(ft – in.)
MEAN
1 – OPTION FROM AIRPLANE HEIGHT
AFT OF CENTERLINE FROM
NOSE GROUND
2 – OPTION
R SIDE L SIDE
FUEL SYSTEM
Meters
DISTANCE
(ft – in.)
A340-300 MEAN
FROM AIRPLANE HEIGHT
AFT OF CENTERLINE FROM
NOSE GROUND
R SIDE L SIDE
Flow Rate :
1250 l/min (275 Imp. gal/min) (331 U.S. gal/min) per connection
Maximum Pressure :
– 50 psig (3.45 bars)
FUEL SYSTEM
Meters
DISTANCE
(ft – in.)
A340-200 MEAN
FROM AIRPLANE HEIGHT
AFT OF CENTERLINE FROM
NOSE GROUND
R SIDE L SIDE
Flow Rate :
1250 l/min (275 Imp. gal/min) (331 U.S. gal/min) per connection
Maximum Pressure :
– 50 psig (3.45 bars)
PNEUMATIC SYSTEM
Meters
DISTANCE
(ft – in.)
A340-300 MEAN
FROM AIRPLANE HEIGHT
AFT OF CENTERLINE FROM
NOSE GROUND
R SIDE L SIDE
PNEUMATIC SYSTEM
Meters
DISTANCE
(ft – in.)
A340-200 MEAN
FROM AIRPLANE HEIGHT
AFT OF CENTERLINE FROM
NOSE GROUND
R SIDE L SIDE
Usable capacity :
– 700 liters (154 Imp. gal) (185 US gal) standard
– 1050 liters (231 Imp. gal) (277 US gal) standard option
Usable capacity :
– 700 liters (154 Imp. gal) (185 US gal) standard
– 1050 liters (231 Imp. gal) (277 US gal) standard option
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Meters
DISTANCE
(ft – in.)
A340–300 MEAN
FROM AIRPLANE HEIGHT
AFT OF CENTERLINE FROM
NOSE GROUND
R SIDE L SIDE
Chemical fluid :
R standard : 36 liters (7.9 Imp. gal.) ( 9.5 US gal.)
R standard option : 54 liters (11.9 Imp. gal.) (14.3 US gal.)
Meters
DISTANCE
(ft – in.)
A340–200 MEAN
FROM AIRPLANE HEIGHT
AFT OF CENTERLINE FROM
NOSE GROUND
R SIDE L SIDE
Chemical fluid :
R standard : 36 liters (7.9 Imp. gal.) ( 9.5 US gal.)
R standard option : 54 liters (11.9 Imp. gal.) (14.3 US gal.)
The Main Landing Gear and the Nose Landing Gear grouding Studs (1) take a
clip-on connector, such as Appleton TGR (2).
CARGO COMPARTMENTS
1. General
A. Capacity
A. Capacity
A. Capacity
The volume of the bulk cargo compartment is 11.3 m3 (400 cu.ft). The
compartment extends from FR 67 to FR 69. It can accommodate up to
3 468 kg (7 645 lb) of baggage or freight (based on an average density of
11 lb/Ft3 (176 kg/m3)
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66.61 in × 107.68 in
(1.692 m × 2.735 m) based on 96 in × 125 in based on LD3
pallets loaded to height (IATA E NAS 3610-2K2C)
of 64 in (1.625 m) container volume
Bulk
66.3 in × 107.1 in
(1.683 m × 2.721 m) based on 96 in × 125 in based on LD3
pallets loaded to height (IATA E NAS 3610-2K2C)
of 64 in (1.625 m) container volume
Bulk
A340–200 A340–300
Typical Loading combinations – standard aircraft
FWD AFT FWD AFT
– Half-size containers NAS 3610-2K2C as per IATA
contour E or 60.4 in. × 61.5 in. pallets NAS 14 12 18 14
3610-2K3P limited to max gross weight 3 500 lb
(1 587 kg) each
– Half-size containers NAS 3610-2K2C as per IATA
contour C limited to max gross weight 3 500 lb 7 6 9 7
(1 587 kg) each
– Full-size containers NAS 3610-2L2C as per IATA
contour F or 60.4 in. × 61.5 in. pallets NAS
7 6 9 7
3610-2L3P, 2L4P limited to max gross weight 7 000 lb
(3 174 kg) each
– 96 in. × 125 in. pallets NAS 3610-2M1P, 2P, 3P
limited to max gross weight 10 200 lb (4 626 kg)
5 4 6 4
each (with potential for extension to 11 250 lb
(5 103 kg)
Plus-Half-size containers NAS 3610-2K2C as per IATA
contour E or N limited to max gross weight – – – 2
3 500 lb (1 587 kg) each
– Or 60.4 in. × 61.5 in. pallets NAS 3610-2K3P
limited to max gross weight 3 500 lb (1 587 kg) – – – 2
each
– Or 60.4 in. × 125 in. pallets NAS 3610-2L3P,
2L4P limited to max gross weight 7 000 lb – – – 1
(3 174 kg) each
– Or Full-size containers NAS 3610-2L2C as per
IATA contour P limited to max gross weight – – – 1
7 000 lb (3 174 kg) each
CONTAINERS
Full size container (60.4 / 88.0 / 96.0 x 125 in) IATA CONTOUR F
PALLETS
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2. After the obvious damage has been observed, the structural condition of the
aircraft should be determined and an attempt made to visualize how the impact
might have been transmitted to other members. To this effect, throughly check
the external structure to the aircraft, panel by panel ; joggles, bulges in
the skin or at structural joints are indications of structure internal
damage ; rivets, bolts or other fasteners that are torn off or damaged are
also signs of damage and justify an internal inspection of the zones
concerned.
3. If the accident has been caused by any malfunction of the landing gear, it is
often possible to tow the aircraft after it has been lifted. It should be
determined whether the structure is capable of supporting the weight of the
aircraft lowered on to the gear. Several cases may occur :
A. The gears were up locked when the aircraft landed ; the aircraft rests on
the engines and on the aft fuselage. It is very probable the gears may be
extended and downlocked, after the aircraft has been jacked, and used for
normal towing.
B. When landing, the aircraft touched the runway violently or got bogged. The
gears or the gear struts have been damaged ; in certain cases, it will be
possible to strengthen the damaged parts temporarily by means of braces in
order to downlock the gear for towing.
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4. The violence of the shock, the position of the damaged aircraft and the
conditions of the terrain on which it landed, are major factors to be
considered in determining the method of recovery.
The other factors are :
B. Urgency of removal
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1. General
All necessary precautions must be taken when carrying out recovery operations
on crashed aircraft to avoid injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
2. Batteries
3. Oxygen
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5. External Power
WARNING : WITH ELECTRICAL NETWORK ENERGIZED AND NLG SHOCK ABSORBER EXTENDED
THE BLUE HYD. SYS. ELECTRIC PUMP WILL AUTOMATICALLY RUN.
OPEN, SAFETY AND TAG C/B 2701 GJ AND 2702 GJ TO ISOLATE THE PUMP.
6. Towing
WARNING : BEFORE POSITIONING THE LOCKING DEVICES, MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE
LANDING GEAR IS DOWNLOCKED.
CAUTION : THE LANDING GEAR BRACE STRUT LOCKING DEVICES MUST ALWAYS BE FITTED
WHEN THE AIRCRAFT IS ON THE GROUND OR BEING TOWED.
USE ONLY TOWING EQUIPMENT DESIGNED OR APPROVED BY THE AIRCRAFT
MANUFACTURER.
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1. General
An accurate knowledge of the weight and horizontal arm from station 0 (zero)
(H-arm) location of a damaged aircraft is essential to determine the required
capacity of lifting and transportation facilities. In practically all cases,
it is advisable to reduce the weight of the aircraft as much as possible by
removing fuel and water, cargo and in certain cases some major aircraft
components : engines, flight surfaces etc...
A. Definition
Obtain from the Weight and Balance Manual (WBM) the MEW of the considered
aircraft.
The sum of these different weights is the REW (Recoverable Empty Weight).
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1. Revised REW
With the REW having been computed as per page 1, subtract from the weight
obtained, the weight of the various components or items or equipment of the
aircraft in question which have been removed to reduce the weight of the
aircraft or which have been torn off or lost during the accident.
The weights of such equipment are given in the Weight and Balance Manual
(WBM).
The weights of major components of the aircraft which may be removed or torn
R off in the accident are given in section 2-31 fig. 1 and 1A.
– Sum up the aircraft empty weight and the weight of the equipment
remaining on board.
– Using the table in section 2-31, note any variations in H-arm location
due to the position of the nose gear, the flaps and the slats.
– Add or subtract, according to the sign, this sum to the %RC previously
obtained ; the H-arm location is obtained in percentage of RC of the
considered aircraft.
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MOMENTS
NLG MLG CLG
Kgm FtLb Kgm FtLb Kgm FtLb
− 974 − 7045 − 3372 − 24390 − 1224 − 8853
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1. Waste tanks
2. Potable water
MODEL 300
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1. Waste tanks
2. Potable water
MODEL 200
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Using the following tables the masses of each container or pallet are
specified in increments of 250 kg (551 lb) or 500 kg (1 102 lb) for easy
interpolation. The values in column ″H-ARM″ represent the distance of the CG
of each container or pallet to the point about which the resulting "MOMENTS"
are being taken.
Adjusting the masses of the cargo load can reduce the lifting load by the
CARGO MOMENTS listed in the following tables :
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CARGO MOMENTS
A. Half Size Containers (NAS 3610.2K1C, 2K2C) 60.4 × 61.5 in MAX IATA
contour E, G.
CONTAINER MASS H-ARM MOMENT MASS H-ARM MOMENT
POSITION Kg m Kgm Lb Ft Ft. Lb
1 587 15.432 24 491 3 500 50.629 177 201
1 250 15.432 19 290 2 756 50.629 139 534
11 R+L 1 000 15.432 15 432 2 205 50.629 111 637
750 15.432 11 574 1 653 50.629 83 690
500 15.432 7 716 1 102 50.629 55 793
250 15.432 3 858 551 50.629 27 897
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1 587 17.218 27 325 3 500 56.489 197 711
1 250 17.218 21 522 2 756 56.489 155 684
12 R+L 1 000 17.218 17 218 2 205 56.489 124 558
750 17.218 12 913 1 653 56.489 93 376
500 17.218 8 609 1 102 56.489 62 251
250 17.218 4 304 551 56.489 31 125
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1 587 18.801 29 837 3 500 61.682 215 887
1 250 18.801 23 501 2 756 61.682 169 996
13 R+L 1 000 18.801 18 801 2 205 61.682 136 009
750 18.801 14 101 1 653 61.682 101 960
500 18.801 9 400 1 102 61.682 67 974
250 18.801 4 700 551 61.682 33 987
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1 587 20.563 32 633 3 500 67.463 236 120
1 250 20.563 25 704 2 756 67.463 185 928
21 R+L 1 000 20.563 20 563 2 205 67.463 148 756
750 20.563 15 422 1 653 67.463 111 516
500 20.563 10 281 1 102 67.463 74 344
250 20.563 5 141 551 67.463 37 172
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1 587 22.146 35 146 3 500 72.657 254 300
1 250 22.146 27 682 2 756 72.657 200 242
22 R+L 1 000 22.146 22 146 2 205 72.657 160 209
750 22.146 16 609 1 653 72.657 120 102
500 22.146 11 073 1 102 72.657 80 068
250 22.146 5 536 551 72.657 40 034
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1 587 23.728 37 656 3 500 77.847 272 464
1 250 23.728 29 660 2 756 77.847 214 546
23 R+L 1 000 23.728 23 728 2 205 77.847 171 653
750 23.728 17 796 1 653 77.847 128 681
500 23.728 11 864 1 102 77.847 85 787
250 23.728 5 932 551 77.847 42 894
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1 587 26.192 41 567 3 500 85.931 300 758
1 250 26.192 32 740 2 756 85.931 236 826
24 R+L 1 000 26.192 26 192 2 205 85.931 189 478
750 26.192 19 644 1 653 85.931 142 044
500 26.192 13 096 1 102 85.931 94 696
250 26.192 6 548 551 85.931 47 348
MODEL 200
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CARGO MOMENTS
B. Half Size Containers (NAS 3610.2K1C, 2K2C) 60.4 × 61.5 in MAX IATA
contour C, H.
MODEL 300
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B. Half Size Containers (NAS 3610.2K1C, 2K2C) 60.4 × 61.5 in MAX IATA
contour C, H.
MODEL 200
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PALLET MASS H-ARM MOMENT MASS H-ARM MOMENT
POSITION Kg m Kgm Lb Ft Ft. Lb
5 103 15.885 81 061 11 250 52.115 586 294
4 500 15.885 71 482 9 920 52.115 516 981
4 000 15.885 63 540 8 818 52.115 459 550
3 500 15.885 55 597 7 716 52.115 402 119
11P 3 000 15.885 47 655 6 614 52.115 344 689
2 500 15.885 39 712 5 511 52.115 287 258
2 000 15.885 31 770 4 409 52.115 229 775
1 500 15.885 23 827 3 307 52.115 172 344
1 000 15.885 15 885 2 205 52.115 114 914
500 15.885 7 942 1 102 52.115 57 431
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5 103 18.348 93 630 11 250 60.196 677 205
4 500 18.348 82 566 9 920 60.196 597 144
4 000 18.348 73 392 8 818 60.196 530 808
3 500 18.348 64 218 7 716 60.196 464 472
3 000 18.348 55 044 6 614 60.196 398 136
12P 2 500 18.348 45 870 5 511 60.196 331 740
2 000 18.348 36 696 4 409 60.196 265 404
1 500 18.348 27 522 3 307 60.196 199 068
1 000 18.348 18 348 2 205 60.196 132 732
500 18.348 9 174 1 102 60.196 66 336
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5 103 20.812 106 204 11 250 68.280 768 150
4 500 20.812 93 654 9 920 68.280 677 338
4 000 20.812 83 248 8 818 68.280 602 093
3 500 20.812 72 842 7 716 68.280 526 848
21P 3 000 20.812 62 436 6 614 68.280 451 604
2 500 20.812 52 030 5 511 68.280 376 291
2 000 20.812 41 624 4 409 68.280 301 047
1 500 20.812 31 218 3 307 68.280 225 802
1 000 20.812 20 812 2 205 68.280 150 557
500 20.812 10 406 1 102 68.280 75 245
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5 103 23.276 118 777 11 250 76.364 859 095
4 500 23.276 104 742 9 920 76.364 757 531
4 000 23.276 93 104 8 818 76.364 673 378
3 500 23.276 81 466 7 716 76.364 589 225
3 000 23.276 69 826 6 614 76.364 505 071
22P 2 500 23.276 58 190 5 511 76.364 420 842
2 000 23.276 46 552 4 409 76.364 336 689
1 500 23.276 34 914 3 307 76.364 252 536
1 000 23.276 23 276 2 205 76.364 168 383
500 23.276 11 638 1 102 76.364 84 153
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5 103 25.740 131 351 11 250 84.448 950 040
4 500 25.740 115 830 9 920 84.448 837 724
4 000 25.740 102 960 8 818 84.448 744 662
3 500 25.740 90 090 7 716 84.448 651 601
23P 3 000 25.740 77 220 6 614 84.448 558 539
2 500 25.740 64 350 5 511 84.448 465 393
2 000 25.740 51 480 4 409 84.448 372 331
1 500 25.740 38 610 3 307 84.448 279 270
1 000 25.740 25 740 2 205 84.448 186 208
500 25.740 12 874 1 102 84.448 93 062
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5 103 28.203 143 920 11 250 92.528 1 040 940
4 500 28.203 126 913 9 920 92.528 917 878
4 000 28.203 112 812 8 818 92.528 815 912
3 500 28.203 98 710 7 716 92.528 713 946
24P 3 000 28.203 84 609 6 614 92.528 611 980
2 500 28.203 70 507 5 511 92.528 509 922
2 000 28.203 56 406 4 409 92.528 407 956
1 500 28.203 42 304 3 307 92.528 305 990
1 000 28.203 28 203 2 205 92.528 204 024
500 28.203 14 101 1 102 92.528 101 956
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PALLET MASS H-ARM MOMENT MASS H-ARM MOMENT
POSITION Kg m Kgm Lb Ft Ft. Lb
5 103 15.885 81 061 11 250 52.115 586 294
4 500 15.885 71 482 9 920 52.115 516 981
4 000 15.885 63 540 8 818 52.115 459 550
3 500 15.885 55 597 7 716 52.115 402 119
11P 3 000 15.885 47 655 6 614 52.115 344 689
2 500 15.885 39 712 5 511 52.115 287 258
2 000 15.885 31 770 4 409 52.115 229 775
1 500 15.885 23 827 3 307 52.115 172 344
1 000 15.885 15 885 2 205 52.115 114 914
500 15.885 7 942 1 102 52.115 57 431
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5 103 18.348 93 630 11 250 60.196 677 205
4 500 18.348 82 566 9 920 60.196 597 144
4 000 18.348 73 392 8 818 60.196 530 808
3 500 18.348 64 218 7 716 60.196 464 472
3 000 18.348 55 044 6 614 60.196 398 136
12P 2 500 18.348 45 870 5 511 60.196 331 740
2 000 18.348 36 696 4 409 60.196 265 404
1 500 18.348 27 522 3 307 60.196 199 068
1 000 18.348 18 348 2 205 60.196 132 732
500 18.348 9 174 1 102 60.196 66 336
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5 103 20.812 106 204 11 250 68.280 768 150
4 500 20.812 93 654 9 920 68.280 677 338
4 000 20.812 83 248 8 818 68.280 602 093
3 500 20.812 72 842 7 716 68.280 526 848
21P 3 000 20.812 62 436 6 614 68.280 451 604
2 500 20.812 52 030 5 511 68.280 376 291
2 000 20.812 41 624 4 409 68.280 301 047
1 500 20.812 31 218 3 307 68.280 225 802
1 000 20.812 20 812 2 205 68.280 150 557
500 20.812 10 406 1 102 68.280 75 245
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5 103 23.276 118 777 11 250 76.364 859 095
4 500 23.276 104 742 9 920 76.364 757 531
4 000 23.276 93 104 8 818 76.364 673 378
3 500 23.276 81 466 7 716 76.364 589 225
3 000 23.276 69 826 6 614 76.364 505 071
22P 2 500 23.276 58 190 5 511 76.364 420 842
2 000 23.276 46 552 4 409 76.364 336 689
1 500 23.276 34 914 3 307 76.364 252 536
1 000 23.276 23 276 2 205 76.364 168 383
500 23.276 11 638 1 102 76.364 84 153
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5 103 25.740 131 351 11 250 84.448 950 040
4 500 25.740 115 830 9 920 84.448 837 724
4 000 25.740 102 960 8 818 84.448 744 662
3 500 25.740 90 090 7 716 84.448 651 601
23P 3 000 25.740 77 220 6 614 84.448 558 539
2 500 25.740 64 350 5 511 84.448 465 393
2 000 25.740 51 480 4 409 84.448 372 331
1 500 25.740 38 610 3 307 84.448 279 270
1 000 25.740 25 740 2 205 84.448 186 208
500 25.740 12 874 1 102 84.448 93 062
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LOAD MASS H-ARM MOMENT MASS H-ARM MOMENT
POSITION kg m Kgm Lb Ft Ft.Lb
51 329 52.755 17 356 726 173.078 125 655
52 1 387 53.195 73 781 3 058 174.522 533 688
53 1 752 55.330 96 938 3 861 181.526 700 872
TOTAL 3 468 54.335 188 434 7 645 178.262 1 362 813
MODEL 200
LOAD MASS H-ARM MOMENT MASS H-ARM MOMENT
POSITION kg m Kgm Lb Ft Ft.Lb
51 329 48.487 15 952 726 159.076 115 489
52 1 387 49.017 67 987 3 058 160.815 491 772
53 1 752 51.062 89 461 3 861 167.524 646 810
TOTAL 3 468 50.067 173 632 7 645 164.260 1 255 768
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The NRW is the weight obtained in section 2-30 (revised REW) plus :
– the weight of the different fluids remaining aboard (sections 2-31 and
2-33).
– the weight of the cargo which may still be on the aircraft, (section 2-31).
2. H-arm Location
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1. General
R The loss of one or more airplane power plant (engine nacelle) will cause a
lateral shift in the airplane center of gravity (CG) (along the wing mean
aerodynamic chord) as well as aft (along the fuselage longitudinal
centerline).
Removal of the symmetrical power plants may be necessary to facilitate
lifting the airplane. Such removal will cause the CG to return to its
original lateral position (as with all power plants installed) but will cause
it to move further aft. If the airplane can be supported and towed on its
R landing gear, removal of the symmetrical power plants may not be necessary.
To aid in the computation of the airplane CG shift due to loss of one or more
R power plants, the weights and CG locations of the complete power plant and of
its major components are given in Tables :
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A. Look at the damage to each power plant to see what items are not there.
B. See Tables 1 (page 30) for the weights of the removed or lost component
and their CG locations in the nacelle. Convert nacelle component CG
locations to airplane station locations and calculate the arm for each
item from airplane CG.
WARNING : DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT IF THE AIRPLANE FALLS ON RECOVERY
PERSONNEL. VERIFY THAT ALL PERSONNEL ARE AWAY FROM AIRPLANE WHEN POWER
PLANT IS REMOVED. REMOVAL OF POWER PLANT WEIGHT FROM WING MAY CAUSE
AIRPLANE TO CHANGE POSITION BECAUSE OF CHANGE OF AIRPLANE CENTER OF
GRAVITY.
CAUTION : VERIFY THAT THE DENISTY OF THE GROUND IS ABLE TO HOLD THE WEIGHT OF
REMOVED ENGINE AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
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R
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3. Calculation of Center of Gravity (CG) Location with one or more Power Plant
Removed
Use the weight and CG data from Table (Page 24 and 25) to calculate the
airplane CG changes because of power plant or component removal. The CG
locations are given by Nacelle Stationline, Waterline, and Buttline. See
Figure 2.
The power plant CG locations must be converted from the nacelle locations to
airplane station locations before they can be used to calculate the change in
airplane CG.
Change in CG
× 100 = percent of CG change
Power Plant Arm
Airplane and power plant weight and arm values have been assigned as follows
for use in the examples. The true values may be different.
Calculation Example A :
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Calculation Example B :
Calculate the percent of lateral change in CG due to removal of one power plant
Change in CG
× 100 = percent of CG change
PPA
− 0.796
× 100 = − 3.19 percent
25
The computation shows that the percentage of airplane CG change is 3.19 percent.
Calculation Example C :
Calculation Example D :
− 0.637
× 100 − 3.19 percent
20
The computation shows that the percentage of airplane CGT change is − 3.19
percent.
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WEIGHT AND CG CHANGES DUE TO THE FUEL IN THE AIRCRAFT FUEL TANKS
R 1. General
This topic on fuel weights and CG changes deals with the A340 aircraft models :
R – 200, 300
R – 300 at 271 tonnes Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW)
R – 200 and 300 at 260 tonnes MTOW.
R The model 300 at 271 tonne MTOW has an Additional Center Tank (ACT) fitted as
R an optional modification.
All mass and moment data for fuel in the ACT is shown on page 29.
The weight and CG position of the aircraft will change due to fuel quantities
in each tank.
R To calculate the total weight and moment of the fuel in the tanks :
– find the remaining fuel quantities in each tank
– use the mass and moment data on pages 9 thru 29.
Equation 1 :
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R Equation 2 :
H-arm – 32.398
% RC = is used for model 200
0.0727
R Equation 3 :
H-arm – 34.532
R % RC = is used for models 300
0.0727
An example of how to calculate the H-arm from position X0 and the change in
the percentage RC is shown.
To find the H-arm at this weight refer to the Weight and Balance Manual. In
R this manual the aircraft H-arm at 25 % RC is 34.2155 m aft of the X0
position (Ref. Fig.1).
R Look at the mass and moment data on pages 9 thru 29 for the information that
follows :
Inner tank LH
R Moment of 42194 l 1096338.2 m.kg
R Mass of 42194 l 33122 kg
Inner tank RH
R Moment of 42194 l 1096338.2 m.kg
R Mass of 42194 l 33122 kg
Outer tank LH
R Moment of 3688 l 114804.4 m.kg
R Mass of 3688 l 2895.0 kg
Outer tank RH
R Moment of 3688 l 114804.4 m.kg
R Mass of 3688 l 2895.0 kg
Center tank
R Moment of 41720 l 1009682.5 m.kg
R Mass of 41720 l 32750.4 kg
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Trim tank
R Moment of 6121 l 292719.69 m.kg
R Mass of 6121 l 4805.3 kg
Now enter the Total Fuel Moment and Total Fuel Mass into equation 1.
(117659 × 34.2155) + 3724687.4
R H-arm from position X0 =
117659 + 109589
R H-arm = 34.10 m
R 3. Y-Arm Calculations
When the aircraft is in level flight the Y-arm dimension is usually loaded
equally about the centerline. That is, the Y-arm dimension about the RH wing
is equal to the Y-arm dimension about the LH wing.
In this configuration all the moments and loads are equal about the
centerline.
R To find the total fuel weight and moment of the fuel in the tanks :
R – find the remaining fuel quantities in each tank
– use the mass and moment data on pages 9 thru 29.
If the aircraft, has a LH MLG failure, it will rest on the LH inboard engine
R with the fuselage horizontal. The aircraft will be recovered from this
position.
The loads acting on the aircraft with a LH MLG failure are shown in Fig.2.
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To calculate the load needed to lift the LH wing, take moments about the RH
MLG.
Equation 4 :
Aircraft Wt × Dim. to RH MLG + Total Fuel Moment
Lifting load =
Dim. to RH MLG
R The example used is for a model 200 aircraft with the fuel tanks full, when
the MLG failure happens.
R The table to compile will include all the remaining fuel in the tanks with
mass and moment calculations.
In the table all moments about the RH MLG in a clockwise direction are shown
with a positive sign. All moments about the RH MLG in the opposite direction
are shown with a negative sign.
R To compile Table 4, read the correct mass and data for the remaining fuel in
R the tank. These figures are found in the data sheets pages 9 thru 29.
Enter these figures for the fuel mass and the Y-arm moments in columns 3 and
4, of Table 4.
R Calculate the values of the Y-arm in column 5. To do this revise the moment
R arm so that it equals the dimension of the Y-arm of the fuel in each tank.
R The new moment arm will now equal the dimension between these positions :
– the remaining fuel in each tank
– and the point about which the moments are taken.
To get the fuel moment in each tank, multiply together the information that
follows :
– the fuel mass in each tank
– the Y-arm dimension in column 5.
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Put together all the figures in column 6 to get a Total Fuel Moment. Make
R sure that both the positive and negative signs are used before the figures.
R Now calculate the lifting load which should be applied by pneumatic lifting
bags. These are fitted adjacent to the LH Jacking Point Ref. Chapt. 3-26.
Lifting load =
R When fuel is drained from the tanks, the load needed to lift the aircraft is
R decreased. The fuel moment will also be decreased.
The fuel to be drained is in the tanks with a mass moment sign of a minus.
The fuel loads in these tanks act directly against the lifting load.
There are two methods use to drain fuel from the tanks. These are :
– by a pressure defuel
– by a suction defuel.
Because the aircraft has a MLG failure, there is a quantity of fuel that will
R remain in the tanks (Ref. Table 3). Include this fuel to make the fuel
R moments calculations.
Table 2 provides information on the defuel rates for each type of fuel tank.
The defuel rates in Tables 1 and 2 are those when one hose is connected to a
refuel/defuel coupling.
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DEFUEL RATES
PUMP(S) CROSSFEED VALVES
l/min
2 CENTER TK. CLOSED 351.2
1 CENTER TK. CLOSED 215.6
MAIN 1 AND 2 CROSSFEEDS 1 AND 2 OPEN 366.8
MAIN 2 AND 3 CROSSFEEDS 2 AND 3 OPEN 365.6
MAIN 1, 2, 3 AND 4 CROSSFEEDS 1, 2, 3, AND 4 OPEN 406.8
6 PUMPS CROSSFEEDS 1, 2, 3 AND 4 OPEN 462
(MAIN 1, 2, 3 AND 4
+ 2 CENTER TK)
The suction defuel uses the pumps of the fuel tanker to give the necessary
negative pressure of 0.76 bar (11 psi).
INNER 288.0
OUTER 89.0
CENTER 281.0
R ACT 130.0
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AIRCRAFT TOTAL
CONFIGURATION CC LF LA RF RA CTR TRM RO LO ACT QTY
R 1. NLG COLLAPSE 24 64 79 64 79 775 70 42 42 9 1 248
R 2. 1 RH or LH MLG 24 23 83 25 108 25 450 2238 1 4 2 981
COLLAPSE
R 3. 1 NLG and 1 RH or 24 52 72 51 72 63 15 78 17 1 445
LH MLG COLLAPSE
R 4. ALL MLGs 24 18 86 18 86 37 45 2 2 97 415
COLLAPSE
R 5. ALL GEARS 24 24 86 24 86 61 25 6 6 0 342
COLLAPSE
R 6. OVERBALANCED 24 17 264 17 264 327 276 821 821 395 3 226
TAIL ON GROUND
R 7. NORMAL ATTITUDE 24 28 76 28 76 39 9 7 7 4 298
R Now calculate the decreased Total Fuel Moment to find the decreased lifting load
R needed to lift the aircraft.
R To calculate the decreased Total Fuel Moment (Ref. Table 5), use Equation 4
again.
117659 x 5.342 + (-21673.7)
R Lifting Load =
13.853
R = 46,936.27 kg
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R The lifting load needed, is therefore decreased if all the fuel in the LH
R wing and fuselage is drained.
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R 5. FUEL DATA FOR INNER TANK, LEFT OR RIGHT HAND WING (Model 200)
R A. H-ARM
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R 6. FUEL DATA FOR INNER TANK, LEFT OR RIGHT HAND WING (Model 300 and 300 at 271 tonnes
R MTOW)
R A. H-ARM
Fuel specific gravity 0.785
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R 7. FUEL DATA FOR INNER TANK, LEFT OR RIGHT HAND WING (Models 200, 300 and 300 at
R 271 tonnes MTOW)
R A. Y-ARM
Fuel specific gravity 0.785
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R 8. FUEL DATA FOR OUTER TANK, LEFT OR RIGHT HAND WING (Model 200)
R A. H-ARM
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9. FUEL DATA FOR OUTER TANK, LEFT OR RIGHT HAND WING (Model 300 and 300 at
271 tonnes MTOW)
H. ARM
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10. FUEL DATA FOR OUTER TANK, LEFT OR RIGHT HAND WING (Models 200, 300 and 300
at 271 tonnes MTOW)
Y. ARM.
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R 12. FUEL DATA FOR CENTER TANK (Model 300 and 300 at 271 tonnes MTOW)
R A. H-ARM
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14. FUEL DATA FOR TRIM TANK (Model 300 and 300 at 271 tonnes MTOW)
A. H-ARM
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R 15. FUEL DATA FOR ADDITIONAL CENTER TANK (Model 300 at 271 tonnes MTOW)
R A. H-ARM
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1 2 3 4 5 6
COLUMN
CELL No. CAPACITY MASS Y-ARM ABOUT Y-ARM ABOUT MOMENT ABOUT
(From table) AIRCRAFT RH MAIN RH MAIN
CENTERLINE GEAR GEAR
(From table)
Litres kg m m m.kg
Table 4
1 2 3 4 5 6
COLUMN
CELL No. CAPACITY MASS Y-ARM ABOUT Y-ARM ABOUT MOMENT ABOUT
(From table) AIRCRAFT RH MAIN RH MAIN
CENTERLINE GEAR GEAR
(From table)
Litres kg m m m.kg
Fuel Moment Table with Fuel that you Cannot Drain with the L/H MLG Collapsed
Table 5
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DEFUELING
1. General
This topic deals with defueling on all models of the A340 aircraft. It deals
R with models that have optional ACTs fitted and those that have no optional
R ACTs fitted.
R These ACTs are fitted in the fwd part of the lower deck, aft cargo
compartment.
2. Precautions
Before you start to defuel the aircraft you must make sure that :
– the safety zone (Ref. Fig. 1) is marked, to prevent the entry of personnel
R not required for the defuel operation
R – all equipment and material not required for the defuel procedure is moved
out of the safety zone
– the safety and fire fighting equipment is in position together with the
personnel approved to operate it
R – the fuel tankers are in the correct position (Ref. Fig. 1).
– the escape lanes for the fuel tankers are clear
R – the fuel tankers have sufficient capacity for the fuel quantity to be
defuelled
– the aircraft is grounded correctly
R – all fuel tankers are connected to an approved ground connection
R – the ground cable from the tankers are connected to the main landing gear
ground connection
– you use only the electrical equipment necessary for the defuel procedure.
R – you do not operate the aircraft main engines or the APU during the defuel
procedure
– the electrical equipment you use will not cause a spark
– caps are installed on all damaged fuel pipes
– damaged electrical wiring and fuel pumps are isolated
– you use only fuel pumps that are serviceable
R – do not do a defuel procedure in bad weather conditions, lightning is
R dangerous
R – do not operate radio or radar equipment during the defuel operation
R – immediately flush away with water, or remove, fuel spillage.
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R A. Put access platforms in position, below the access panels 522HB and 622HB.
D. Make sure that the coupling(s) of the fuel supply hose(s) are clean.
CAUTION : THE GROUND POWER UNIT (GPU) MUST NOT BE CONNECTED TO THE AIRCRAFT
IF THE DEFUEL IS TO BE DONE WITH NO ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
AIRCRAFT.
CAUTION : THE AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MUST NOT BE ENERGIZED, IF THE DEFUEL
IS TO BE DONE WITH NO ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIRCRAFT.
You can defuel all or part of the fuel from the aircraft. There are two ways
to defuel the aircraft. These are :
– with a pressure defuel (the aircraft fuel pumps supply the fuel pressure
for the defuel system).
– with a suction defuel (the external defuel source supplies the suction to
defuel the aircraft).
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Refuel/Defuel Coupling
Figure 2
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R You cannot start the pressure defuel until all the tank inlet valves are closed.
R CAUTION : THE CENTER AND THE INNER TANK HIGH LEVEL PROTECTION DOES NOT FUNCTION
R DURING A DEFUEL. YOU MUST USE THE MANUAL MAGNETIC INDICATORS (MMIs) TO
R MONITOR THE FUEL LEVELS.
There is no high level protection of the inner tanks when you pressure defuel
the aircraft. It is only possible to pressure defuel the center and inner tanks.
R To defuel the outer tank, the trim tank and the ACTS, if fitted, the fuel must
first be transferred to the center or inner tanks.
R These are four procedures you can use to remove fuel from the aircraft.
R These are :
R – a pressure defuel with electrical power
R – a suction defuel with electrical power
R – a pressure defuel without electrical power
R – a suction defuel without electrical power.
NOTE : The pressure defuel is controlled from the cockpit overhead panel
R 245VU. (Ref. Fig. 5). You can defuel the ACTs and the trim tank at the
same time as you defuel the center tank.
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CAUTION : DO NOT LET THE FUEL PUMPS OPERATE FOR MORE THAN 15 MINUTES WITH
THE FAULT LIGHT ON. THIS PREVENTS DAMAGE TO THE FUEL PUMPS.
(b) Operate the L and R CTR TANK pumps until a pump FAULT light comes on.
(c) Release out the related CTR TANK P/BSW. Make sure that :
– the OFF light comes on
– the FAULT light goes off
– the FUEL page shows the related CTR TANK fuel-pump symbol is
crossline (pump not in operation).
(d) Do step A. (3) (c) for the other pump.
(4) To defuel the trim tank and the trim pipe until empty :
R CAUTION : MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT SPACE IN THE CENTER TANK FOR
R THE FUEL FROM THE TRIM TANK. IF NECESSARY, DEFUEL THE CENTER
R TANK TO MAKE SPACE.
(a) Push in the T TANK FWD P/BSW (21QL) and put the T TANK AUTO Switch
(13QN) to the OPEN position. Make sure that :
1 The FWD light comes on.
2 The FUEL page shows :
– the trim-tank isolation valve symbol is in-line (valve open)
– the forward-transfer triangular symbol is in view (fuel transfer
is in operation)
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(b) Monitor the fuel contents, and make sure that the trim-tank fuel
contents figure decreases.
CAUTION : IF THE TRIM TRANSFER PUMP IS FITTED AND YOU USE IT TO
DEFUEL, DO NOT LET THE FUEL PUMP OPERATE FOR MORE THAN 15
MINUTES WITH THE FAULT LIGHT ON. THIS PREVENTS DAMAGE TO
THE FUEL PUMP.
(c) Continue the defuel until the trim-tank fuel quantity indication is
zero and the center-tank fuel quantity indication is stable.
(d) Release out the T TANK FWD P/BSW and put the T TANK AUTO switch to
the AUTO position. Make sure that :
1 The FWD light goes off.
2 The FUEL page shows :
– the trim-tank isolation valve symbol is crossline (valve closed)
– the forward transfer triangular symbol is not in view (fuel
transfer not in operation).
(a) If necessary, set the ACT switch to the applicable ACT position.
(b) Push in the ACT FWD P/BSW (37QU). Make sure that :
1 The FWD light comes on.
The FUEL page shows :
– the ACT inlet valve symbol is in line (valve open)
– the ACT forward-transfer triangular symbol is in view (fuel
transfer from ACT is in operation).
(c) Monitor the fuel contents and make sure that the ACT fuel contents
figure decreases.
CAUTION : DO NOT LET THE FUEL PUMPS OPERATE FOR MORE THAN 15 MINUTES WITH
THE FAULT LIGHT ON. THIS PREVENTS DAMAGE TO THE FUEL PUMPS.
(e) Release out the ACT FWD P/BSW. Make sure that :
1 The FWD light goes off.
2 The FUEL page shows
– the ACT inlet valve symbol is crossline (valve closed)
– the ACT forward transfer, triangular symbol is not in view (fuel
transfer from ACT not in operation).
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(b) Push in the L TANK (1 and 2) and R TANK (3 AND 4) P/BSWs to start the
pumps. Make sure that :
– the OFF lights go off
– the FUEL page shows the related fuel-pump symbols are inline (pumps
in operation).
CAUTION : DO NOT LET THE FUEL PUMPS OPERATE FOR MORE THAN 15 MINUTES WITH
THE FAULT LIGHT ON. THIS PREVENTS DAMAGE TO THE FUEL PUMPS.
(d) When a TANK-pump FAULT-light comes on, release out the related TANK
P/BSW. Make sure that :
– the related FAULT light goes off
– the related TANK P/BSW OFF light comes on
– the FUEL page shows the related fuel-pump symbols are crossline
(pumps not in operation).
CAUTION : IF ONLY ONE REFUEL/DEFUEL CONNECTOR IS USED. YOU MUST USE EITHER
THE INBOARD COUPLING ON THE LEFT HAND WING OR THE OUTBOARD COUPLING
ON THE RIGHT HAND WING.
(1) To defuel the wing tanks, the trim tank and the center tank and the ACTs
if fitted, until empty :
(a) Put the REFUEL/DEFUEL VALVE switches (49QU1, 49QU2, 5QU1, 5QU2, 6QU1,
6QU2, 7QU and 8QU) to the OPEN position.
(b) Put the MODE SELECT switch (3QU) to the DEFUEL position.
(d) Set the applicable REFUEL/DEFUEL VALVE switches to SHUT when each
fuel tank becomes empty.
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External Electrical
Wiring Harness
Figure 8
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WARNING : THE AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MUST BE SWITCHED OFF AND ISOLATED.
CAUTION : YOU MUST KEEP THE BALANCE OF THE AIRCRAFT CORRECT WHEN YOU DEFUEL
IT. YOU MUST DEFUEL THE TRIM TANK BEFORE YOU DEFUEL THE WING TANKS.
YOU MUST DEFUEL THE WING TANKS EQUALLY.
(1) Open the main landing gear and the centerline gear doors.
R (2) Write down the positions of the valves, so that you can return them to
their original positions after the defuel.
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R NOTE : The fuel crossfeed valves will allow you to defuel the complete
R aircraft from one wing.
(6) Disconnect the electrical connectors from the left and right transfer
pumps (5600QA1 and 5600QA2) in the center tank.
(7) Connect the EWH to the left and right transfer pumps (5600QA1 and
5600QA2).
(8) On the control box of the EWH, set the pump switches to ON.
(9) Push open and hold in, the refuel/defuel isolation valves (502QU1 and
502QU2).
(10) Monitor the pumped fuel on the fuel tanker(s) gages and the aircraft
fuel contents with the MMIs.
R NOTE : On the model with no ACTs the fuel contents in the center tank
must be 27000 litres or less before you defuel the trim tank.
R NOTE : On the model fitted with ATCs, the fuel in the center tank must be
23000 liters or less before you defuel the trim tank.
(a) On the control box of the EWH, set the pump switches to OFF.
(e) When the center tank fuel quantity indication is stable, close the
auxiliary fwd fuel transfer valve (5703QA).
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R NOTE : There are no MMIs in the trim tank. To monitor the fuel in the
R trim tank you must record the fuel quantity that is received
R in the center tank.
NOTE : The fuel contents in the center tank must be 23000 liters or less
before you defuel the ACTs.
(d) When the ACT fuel quantity indication is stable, close both the ACT
transfer valve and the ACT inlet valves.
CAUTION : YOU MUST KEEP THE BALANCE OF THE AIRCRAFT CORRECT WHEN YOU
DEFUEL IT. YOU MUST DEFUEL THE TRIM TANK BEFORE YOU DEFUEL THE
WING TANKS. YOU MUST DEFUEL THE WING TANKS EQUALLY.
(a) On the control box of the EWH, set the pump switches to OFF.
CAUTION : DO NOT LET THE FUEL PUMPS OPERATE FOR MORE THAN 15 MINUTES WITH
NO FUEL IN THE TANKS. THIS PREVENTS DAMAGE TO THE FUEL PUMPS.
(b) Set all the fuel valves to their correct recorded position.
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(d) Remove the EWH from the left and right hand transfer pumps.
(e) Reconnect the electrical connectors to the left and right hand
transfer pumps.
(f) Close the main landing gear and centerline gear doors.
WARNING : THE AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MUST BE SWITCHED OFF AND ISOLATED.
CAUTION : YOU MUST KEEP THE BALANCE OF THE AIRCRAFT CORRECT WHEN YOU DEFUEL
IT. YOU MUST DEFUEL THE TRIM-TANK BEFORE YOU DEFUEL THE WING-TANKS.
YOU MUST DEFUEL THE WING-TANKS EQUALLY.
(1) Open the main landing gear and the centerline gear doors.
(2) Write down the positions of the valves, so that you can return them to
their correct positions after the defuel.
(3) Remove the electrical actuators from these valves :
– fuel inlet, trim-tank (5705QA)
– fuel inlet, center-tank (5501QA)
– fuel inlet, left and right inner-tank (5603QA1 and 5603QA2)
– fuel inlet, left and right outer-tank (5500QA1 and 5500QA2)
– fuel trim-pipe isolation center-section (5701QA)
– auxiliary-fwd fuel transfer (5703QA)
– fuel trim-tank isolation (5702QA)
R – APU fuel isolation center-section (5204QA).
– fuel inlet ACT (5805QA1)
– fuel inlet ACT (5805QA2)
– fuel, ACT refuel isolation (5517QA).
(4) Set these valves to open (Refer to Step (3)).
(5) Start the fuel tankers suction pumps, to supply the required negative
pressure of 0.76 bar (11 psi).
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(6) Push open and hold in the refuel/defuel isolation valves (502QU1 and
502QU2).
(7) Use the MMIs to monitor the aircraft fuel contents, or the fuel
tanker(s) gages, to monitor the quantity of fuel removed.
(8) Set the applicable tank inlet valves to closed, when each tank becomes
empty.
(e) Close the main landing gear and centerline gear doors.
A. Make sure that the fuel tank to be drained has been defuelled to its
unusable fuel level.
D. Install the drain tool in the bottom of the water drain valve.
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H. When the fuel flow stops, operate the drain tool to close the drain valve.
K. Discard the drained fuel, (you must refer to your local regulations).
6. Close-up
C. If necessary, remove the GPU from its position near the aircraft.
H. Remove the access platforms from their position below the access panels.
J. Disconnect the ground cables from the tanker(s) and from the aircraft.
L. Remove all the ground support equipment, the maintenance equipment, the
standard and special tool(s) and all other items.
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REMOVAL OF PAYLOAD
01. General
With the aircraft in a nose-down attitude, the AFT cargo compartment door
may be higher than the type of loader available can reach. For access in
this instance, fork-lift type vehicles may be of use.
If the aircraft attitude is such that the cargo compartment doors are lower
than normal container and pallet transporter vehicles may be close enough to
the desired height to permit direct unloading. Alternatively, standard
container or pallet conveyor equipment may be used.
Removal of containers and/or pallets from the aircraft will in most cases
have to be done manually, due to lack of electrical power supply for the
cargo loading system. Upward or downward movement of the aircraft about the
longitudinal or lateral axes, or a combination of both, may be expected
during unloading, dependent on the at-rest attitude of the aircraft and on
the location of a specific container or pallet in the cargo compartment.
Bulk cargo may be removed from any of the cargo compartments by any of the
methods previously mentioned or by manhandling, if the weight of these items
permits. For aircraft which have ″load thru capability″, large items of bulk
cargo which have been loaded thru the AFT cargo compartment into the Bulk
cargo compartment must be unloaded the same way. The divider net must first
be released and any latches lowered which are in the way of cargo.
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A. General
B. Open the FWD and AFT cargo compartment door using the hand pump (Ref. AMM
TASK 52-30-00-010-802).
C. Open the FWD or AFT cargo compartment door when the hydraulic system is
defective (Ref. AMM TASK 52-30-00-010-804).
D. Open the Bulk cargo compartment door (Ref. AMM TASK 52-30-00-010-803).
3. Manual Unloading of the FWD and AFT Cargo Compartment (Fig. 1 and 2)
Refer to the Cargo Loading Manual (CLS) for the method of raising and
lowering the latches used in the cargo loading system.
Floor plans with procedures detailing the unloading steps for the ULD are
provided in Fig. 1 and 2.
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1. General
2. Tethering
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Figure 1
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This section describes the ways and means to lift the aircraft by means of
either inflatable bags (3-26) or hydraulic jacks (3-27) or by using the
auxiliary jacking points (3-28) in the various configuration listed below :
– Nose gear retracted, collapsed or lost (3-21)
– Main gear retracted, collapsed or lost (3-22)*
– One main gear retracted, collapsed or lost (3-23)*
– Nose gear and either left or right hand main gear retracted, collapsed or lost
(3-24)*
– All gears retracted, collapsed or lost (3-25)*
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01. General
In all probability, the aircraft will be resting on the main gears, the
engine nacelles, and on the nose gear door area at the lower forward part of
the fuselage, the front jack pad being probably damaged (ref. Figure 1). The
most obvious lifting methods consist in :
– Lifting the aircraft at FR17 with a strap, a cross bar and crane,
– Lifting the aircraft at FR17 by means of 2 special fittings either with
jacks, or with a crane, a cross bar and 2 slings,
– Lifting the aircraft with inflatable bags placed under the fuselage.
– Any combination of the above 3 methods.
The choice of the lifting method depends on the weight and the aircraft
H-arm as computed in section 2 and the lifting means available.
02. Lifting
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Figure 6 gives the measurements of the cross bar, the slings and the
height from the ground of the Reference Fuselage Datum (RFD) of the
aircraft when lifted.
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Nose Gear Collapsed
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Reactions at FR 17
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Reactions at FR 17
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Fittings at FR17
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01. General
The aircraft rests on the internal engine nacelles and the aft fuselage
(Fig. 1).
The most obvious methods of lifting the aircraft consist in :
– Using hydraulic jacks,
– Using inflatable bags.
Whatever the method used, a jack will be placed at the front jack pad ; the
nose gear is not necessarily in contact with the ground as its position
depends on the damage to the engine nacelles.
02. Lifting
Section 3-27 covers lifting with hydraulic jacks and gives the
information required for their utilisation ; it also gives the
permissible loads and the location of the jacking points.
The height of the wing jack pads from the ground when the aircraft is on
the ground can vary from :
1.6 m (5.2 ft) to 2.6 m (8.5 ft) Model 200
1.7 m (5.6 ft) to 2.7 m (8.8 ft) Model 300
this height depends on the degree of damage to the internal engine
nacelles.
The height of the wing jack pads when the aircraft is lifted is about
5.8 m (19.0 ft).
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Main Gears Retracted, Collapsed or Lost
Figure 1
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Figure 1
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01. General
In all probability, the aircraft will be resting on the nose gear, on one of
the main gears and the engine nacelles of the damaged side (Fig. 1). The
aircraft may be in an unstable condition, depending on aircraft H-arm
location, with a risk of tilting backwards on to the aft fuselage. The first
step is therefore to place inflatable bags under the aft fuselage (Ref.
section 3-26).
These bags must be deflated as the down wing is raised, to avoid excessive
stress on the aircraft skin.
Lifting methods consist in :
– using hydraulic jacks under the lifting points.
– using inflatable bags.
02. Lifting
Section 3-27 covers lifting with hydraulic jacks and gives the
information required for this process. A jack will be placed under the
damaged wing jack pad. The height of the jack pad from the ground, when
the aircraft is on the ground, is about :
3.0 m ( 9.8 ft) Model 200,
3.1 m (10.1 ft) Model 300
this height depends on the degree of damage to the engine nacelles. The
height of the wing jack pad when the aircraft is lifted is about 5.8 m
(19.0 ft) to allow extension of the gear, if this is possible. The
maximum load a wing jack pad can bear is 73 700 daN. It is advisable to
place jacks under the two remaining jack pads.
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One Main Gear Retracted
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One Main Gear Retracted
Figure 1
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01. General
The aircraft rests on the front lower part of the fuselage on the nose gear
doors, on the internal engine nacelle on the damaged gear side, and on the
opposite main gear (Fig. 1) ; the forward jack pad is probably damaged.
02. Lifting
1°) Lift the aircraft under the wing of the damaged side, following the
procedure described in section 3-23.
The height of the wing jack pad from the ground when the aircraft is on
the ground, is about : 3.7 m (12.1 ft) Model 300
3.8 m (12.4 ft) Model 200
2°) Lift the aircraft by the forward fuselage, following the procedure
described in section 3-21.
Note : By using this method, further damage to the aircraft will be avoided,
and less personnel will be required for the lifting operation than if
the aircraft was lifted under the wing and forward fuselage
simultaneously.
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Nose Gear and Either Left or Right Hand
Main Gear Retracted
Figure 1
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Nose Gear and Either Left or Right Hand
Main Gear Retracted
Figure 1
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01. General
The aircraft rests on the internal engine nacelles and on the aft lower part
of the fuselage (ref. Figure 1).
The most obvious lifting methods consist in :
– Using hydraulic jacks
– Using inflatable bags.
02. Lifting
Section 3-27 covers lifting with hydraulic jacks and gives the
information required for their utilisation ; it also gives the
permissible loads and the position of the jacking points. It is advisable
to use jacks provided with loadmeters.
The height of the wing jack pads from the ground when the aircraft is on
the ground is about 2.6 m (8.5 ft), the height of the forward jack pad
from the ground is about : 2.53 m (8.2 ft) Model 200 and 300.
These dimensions are given only as an indication since they depend on the
degree of damage to the engine nacelles.
The height of the jack pads when the aircraft is lifted, is about 4.37 m
(14.3 ft) for the forward jack pad and 5.8 m (19 ft) for the wing jack
pads ; these heights allow the gears to be extended if this is possible.
Section 3-26 covers utilisation of the inflatable bags and gives the
necessary instructions for use.
– Place 2 bags under the forward fuselage aft of FR26
– Place two bags on each side of the aircraft, under the wings, between
the fuselage and the internal engine pylon.
Depending on the weight of the aircraft, one or two more bags can be
placed under each wing between internal engine pylon and external
engine pylon ; in no circumstances must the bags be placed under the
jack pads, as this would prevent positioning of the jacks.
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01. General
Positioning of the jacks under the aircraft jack pads, shown in page 2, is
definitely the safest procedure for lifting a damaged aircraft. However some
general rules are to be observed.
The ground must be suitably prepared in order to provide a firm base for the
jacks.
When the aircraft is not level with the ground, the jack head moves through
an arc during lifting and generates side forces on the ball pads which could
cause accidents. In such cases, it is advisable to lift in increments,
shoring the aircraft and repositioning the jacks each time. However jacks
now exist with rams articulated on the base thus removing the risk of
accidents.
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1. General
For certain types of accidents, foreseeable or not, the aircraft jack pads
are unusable, the lifting procedure with inflatable bags is not applicable
and it is advisable to provide for adapters under the wings and the fuselage
for an alternative means of lifting.
CAUTION : Aircraft must not be lifted or supported by the wings or fuselage
alone without adequate support of the other.
Frames which are capable of supporting loads are noted below as well as
the maximum permissible loads for each frame.
– FR 7 1 000 daN
– FR 17 8 250 daN
R – FR 261 3 750 daN
R – FR 32 3 750 daN
R – FR 36 2 950 daN
R – FR 391 11 450 daN
R – FR 538 11 000 daN
R – FR 59 3 950 daN
R – FR 76 7 450 daN
– Shoring cradles :
– FR 17 15 000 daN
– FR 18 to 37* 5 000 daN
– FR 532 12 000 daN
– FR 56 to 72 5 000 daN
* FR 18 to 33 for A340-200
– FR 85 4 500 daN
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R Shoring cradles positioned under the wings can be used in the operation
R to recover a damaged aircraft.
R Typical recovery action may require the aircraft to be supported whilst a
R replacement/retracted/collapsed landing gear is made functional.
R Functional landing gear is necessary in the recovery, to permit the
R aircraft to be moved the accident area.
R The shoring cradles, each with two adjustable pads, 152.4 mm (6.0 in)
R square, may be positioned at locations under each wing. These locations
R are detailed in Table 1 and shown on page 3.
R The adjustable pads are faced with thin rubber and contact the wing
R profile at the datum intersections of the ribs and the front and rear
R spars (F/S and R/S).
R Table 1 shows the maximum load limit allowed at each jack pad when the
R wings are supported by the cradles. These load limits apply to all A340
R aircraft and variants.
R It is important that the loads at each rib position are not exceeded or
R damage to the aircraft may occur.
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The loads detailed on the graphs apply to the following A340 models :
R Refer to chapter 4-21 for the procedures on Towing, before you move the
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1 – General
The main gears have attachments points for towing and debogging. These
attachment points are be able to be used to restrain the aircraft when the
engines are running at up to maximum thrust.
Note :
– When the aircraft is pushed rearward with the engines idling, the engine
thrust resistance must be added to the above formulae values.
Moreover, the following coefficients of friction between the tow tractor tires
and the ground have been adopted :
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Whatever the towing arrangement used, the steering angle allowed on each side
of the aircraft centerline is 83° only when the nose wheel steering
desactivation electrical-box towing lever in towing position and locked with
a special pin.
The steering angle is limited to 40° during rearward pushing with the engines
at idle to avoid the possibility of NLG tire slippage.
Forward or rearward towing by the main landing gears uses two fork-shaped
fittings and a cable. The two fittings, which are specific tools, are
attached to lug provided at each end of the gear.
The two fitting/cable set is provided with a safety shear pin calibrated to
61 900 daN (139 151 lbf).
NOTE : If gear braces are damaged they may be replaced with steel jury
rigging to permit towing to the maintenance area.
A conventional type tow bar designed in accordance WITH SAE ARP 915 is
required, and should be equipped with a damping system to protect the nose
gear against jerks and with towing shear pins :
– (calibrated to 28 620 daN) (64 337 lbf) for gear protection against
exessive loads
– (calibrated to 3130 m.daN) (23 100 lbf.ft) for gear protection against
excessive torque.
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1. General
R Deflated tires on an aircraft will limit the possible movement that can be
R made on the ground.
R Deflated tires can be on one or more of the Landing Gears. They limit the
R movement of the aircraft in the ways that follow :
– they limit the aircraft from being moved at taxiing speed on certain nose-
wheel steering angles
– they limit the aircraft from being towed at the maximum towing angles
R The three Landing Gear configurations are identified by the Curves A, B and C.
R The figures also show the maximum nose-wheel steering angle at different
R aircraft speeds.
R The permitted maximum is four deflated tires for each aircraft, this is a
maximum of one for each Landing Gear.
R With more than four deflated tires on an aircraft refer to another curve.
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R B. Refer to Curve B if you have one deflated tire on each axle of one or both
Main Landing Gears together with :
– one Nose Gear deflated tire
– and one Center Line Gear deflated tire.
R The permitted maximum is six deflated tires for each aircraft but there
must not be more than one deflated tire on any axle.
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R C. Refer to Curve C, if three tires are deflated on one or both Main Landing
Gears toghether with :
– one Nose Gear deflated tire
– and one Center Line Gear deflated tire.
3. Towing
R These configurations prevent the aircraft from being towed in the normal way
R with all tires inflated.
R (1) When any one tire, on any one or more gears is deflated - up to a
R maximum of four deflated tires on each aircraft.
R NOTE : The maximum deflection of the towbar in this condition is
R q 40 deg, if both Nose Gear tires are inflated
R or q 10 deg if one of the Nose Gear tires is deflated.
R (2) When any two tires on any Main Gear (one on each axle) is deflated.
R NOTE Both the Nose Gear tires must be inflated in this condition.
R The maximum deflection of the towbar is q 10 deg.
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R (1) When two tires on the same axle or three tires on the same Main Gear
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R (2) When all four tires on the same Main Gear or both tires on the
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1. General
B. If only the main gear of one side is off the runway all fuel should be
removed or transferred from wing with bogged gear to opposite wing tank.
Refer to Aircraft Maintenance Manual for applicable fuel transfer
procedures.
2. Job Planning
C. Ensure that available vehicles are capable of towing the aircraft on the
ramps.
D. Prepare the ground in the direction chosen for towing. Fill the holes with
crushed rock or gravel. If the equipment necessary for an emergency runway
is not available, a track is to be constructed with timbers covered with
steel plates or plywood sheets.
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E. Make sure that the method used is adapted to the nature of the terrain.
Note : If the wheels have bogged down only to a depth of less than center of
axle and if they do not sink any further, it will not be necessary to
lift the airplane to strengthen the ground under the landing gear.
A. Starting from the gear, construct gently inclined ramps in the direction
chosen for towing ; these ramps should extend approximately one meter on
each side of the landing gear.
The depth an length of these ramps depend on the depth that gear is bogged
down.
Tow airplane form main gear. See chapter 4-21 for towing procedures.
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1. Jacks.
5. Ballast bags.
14. Copperloy coated steel grounding rod with cable and clips.
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1. Towing
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– 30000 kg (66138 lb) and 6000 kg (13228 lb) high stability inflatable bags
with related hoses, valves and protectives pads.
4. Tethering
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