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AIRPLANE CHARACTERISTICS
HIGHLIGHTS
REV. 02 – JAN 01/03
Complete re-issue to introduce clerical changes (manual logo, administrative

changes, etc.).
Description of technical changes :
SECTION PAGES(s) REASON FOR CHANGE
2-1-1 P 1 to P 3 : Added new weight variant characteristics

2-3 P 2 and 3 : Updated table of ground clearances
5-5-1 P 1 : Updated figure ″Engine Starting Pneumatic Requirements –
ambient temperature –40°C (−40°F)″
5-5-2 P 1 : Updated figure ″Engine Starting Pneumatic Requirements –
ambient temperature +15°C (+59°F)″
5-5-3 P 1 : Updated figure ″Engine Starting Pneumatic Requirements −
ambient temperature +50°C (+122°F)″
7-2 P 2 : Added values for A340-600 (MTOW 368t) in figure ″Landing
Gear Footprint″
7-3 P 2 : Added values for A340-600 (MTOW 368t) in figure ″Maximum
Pavement Loads″
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1-0 SCOPE 1
1-1 Purpose 1
1-2 Introduction 1
2-0 AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION 1

2-1 General Airplane Characteristics 1
2-1-1 General Airplane Characteristics Data 1
2-2 General Airplane Dimensions 1
2-3 Ground Clearances 1
2-4 Interior Arrangements 1
2-4-1 Standard Three-Class Configuration 1
2-5 Passenger Compartment Cross-Section 1
2-5-1 Typical 6 - Abreast Seat Configuration - First Class 1
2-5-2 Typical 6 - Abreast Seat Configuration - Business Class 1
2-5-3 Typical 8 - Abreast Seat Configuration - Economy Class 1
2-6 Lower Deck Cargo Compartments 1
2-6-1 Dimensions and Volumes 1
2-6-2 Loading Combinations 1
2-7 Door Clearances 1
2-7-1 Forward Passenger/Crew Doors 1
2-7-2 Mid Passenger/Crew Doors 1
2-7-3 Emergency Exits 1
2-7-4 Aft Passenger/Crew Doors 1
2-7-5 Forward Cargo Compartment Door 1
2-7-6 Aft Cargo Compartment Door 1
2-7-7 Bulk Cargo Compartment Door 1
2-7-8 Main and Center Landing Gear Doors 1
2-7-9 Radome, APU Doors and Nose Landing Gear Doors 1
3-0 AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE 1

3-1 General Information 1
3-2 Payload/Range 1
3-2-1 ISA Conditions 1
3-3 FAR/JAR Take-Off Weight Limitation 1
3-3-1 ISA Conditions 1
3-3-2 ISA +15°C (59°F) Conditions 1
3-4 FAR/JAR Landing Field Length 1
3-4-1 FAR/JAR Landing Field Length 1
3-5 Final Approach Speed 1
3-5-1 Final Approach Speed
4-0 GROUND MANEUVERING 1

4-2 Turning Radii 1
4-3 Minimum Turning Radii 1
4-4 Visibility from Cockpit in Static Position 1
4-5 Runway and Taxiway Turn Paths 1
4-5-1 135 Deg. Turn - Runway to Taxiway (Judgemental Oversteer 1
Method)
4-5-2 90 Deg. Turn - Runway to Taxiway (Judgemental Oversteer 1
Method)
4-5-3 180 Deg. Turn on a Runway (Edge of Runway Method) 1
4-5-4 90 Deg. Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway (Judgemental Oversteer 1
Method)
4-5-5 135 Deg. Turn - Taxiway to Taxiway (Judgemental Oversteer 1
Method)
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Pages
4-6 Runway Holding Bay (Apron) 1

4-7 Airplane Parking 1
5-0 TERMINAL SERVICING 1

5-1 Airplane Servicing Arrangements 1
5-1-1 Typical Ramp Layout 1
5-2 Terminal Operation 1
5-2-1 75 Minute Transit Turnaround (Typical) 1
5-3 Terminal Operation 1
5-3-1 90 Minute Home-Based Turnaround (Typical) 1
5-4 Ground Service Connections 1
5-4-1 Ground Service Connections Layout 1
5-4-2 Grounding Points 1
5-4-3 Hydraulic System 1
5-4-4 Electrical System 1
5-4-5 Oxygen System 1
5-4-6 Fuel System 1
5-4-7 Pneumatic System 1
5-4-8 Potable Water System 1
5-4-9 Oil System 1
5-4-10 Vacuum Toilet System 1
5-5 Engine Starting Pneumatic Requirements 1
5-5-1 Ambient Temperature −40°C (−40°F) 1
5-5-2 Ambient Temperature + 15°C (+59°F) 1
5-5-3 Ambient Temperature + 50°C (+122°F) 1
5-6 Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements 1
5-6-1 Heating 1
5-6-2 Cooling 1
5-7 Preconditioned Airflow Requirements 1
6-0 OPERATING CONDITIONS 1

6-1 Engine Exhaust Velocities and Temperatures 1
6-1-1 Engine Exhaust Velocities - Max. Take-Off Power 1
6-1-2 Engine Exhaust Temperatures - Max. Take-Off Power 1
6-1-3 Engine Exhaust Velocities - Low Idle Power 1
6-1-4 Engine Exhaust Temperatures - Low Idle Power 1
6-2 Airport and Community Noise Data 1
6-2-1 Airport and Community Noise Data 1
6-3 Danger Areas of the Engines 1
6-3-1 Danger Areas of the Engines - Max. Take-Off Power 1
6-3-2 Danger Areas of the Engines - Low Idle Power 1
6-4 APU Exhaust Velocities and Temperatures 1
6-4-1 APU Exhaust Velocities and Temperatures 1
7-0 PAVEMENT DATA 1

7-2 Landing Gear Footprint 1
7-3 Maximum Pavements Loads 1
7-4 Landing Gear Loading on Pavement 1
7-4-1 Landing Gear Loading on Pavement 1
7-4-2 Wing Gear and Center Landing Gear on Pavement 1
7-4-3 Wing Gear and Center Landing Gear on Pavement 1
7-5 Flexible Pavement Requirements – US Army Corps of Engineers 1
Design Method
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7-5-1 Flexible Pavement Requirements - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 1

Design Method
7-6 Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion 1
7-6-1 Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion 1
7-7 Rigid Pavement Requirements – Portland Cement Association 1
Design Method
7-7-1 Rigid Pavement Requirements - Portland Cement Association 1
Design Method
7-8 Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion 1
7-8-1 Radius of Relative Stiffness 1
7-8-2 Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion 1
7-8-3 Radius of relative stiffness (Other Values of E and L) 1
7-8-4 Radius of relative stiffness 1
7-9 ACN/PCN Reporting System 1
7-9-1 Aircraft Classification Number, Flexible Pavement 1
7-9-2 Aircraft Classification Number, Rigid Pavements 1
8-0 DERIVATIVE AIRPLANES 1

8-1 Possible Future Derivative Airplane 1
9-0 SCALED DRAWINGS 1

9-1 Scaled Drawing 1 in. = 32 ft. 1
9-4 Scaled Drawing 1 cm = 500 cm 1
9-5 Scaled Drawing 1 cm = 1000 cm 1
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1-0 SCOPE
1-1 Purpose
1-2 Introduction
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1-1 PURPOSE
The A340-500/600 AIRPLANE CHARACTERISTICS (AC) manual is issued to provide

the necessary data for A340-500 and A340-600 basic versions which are needed
for airport operators and airlines for the accomplishment of airport
facilities planning.
This document conforms to NAS 3601.
CORRESPONDENCE
Correspondence concerning this publication should be directed to :
AIRBUS S.A.S
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1-2 INTRODUCTION
This manual comprises 9 chapters with a List of Effective Pages (LEP) and a
Table Of Content (TOC) at the beginning of the manual.
Chapter 1 : SCOPE
Chapter 2 : AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION
This chapter contains general dimensional and other basic aircraft data.
It covers :
– aircraft dimensions and ground clearances,
– passengers and cargo compartments arrangement.
Chapter 3 : AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE
This chapter indicates the aircraft performance.
It covers :
– payload range,
– take-off and landing runway requirements
– landing approach speed.
Chapter 4 : GROUND MANEUVERING
This chapter provides the aircraft turning capability and maneuvering

characteristics on the ground.
It includes :
– turning radii and visibility from the cockpit,
– runway and taxiway turn path.
Chapter 5 : TERMINAL SERVICING
This chapter provides information for the arrangement of ground handling and
servicing equipments.
It covers :
– location and connections of ground servicing equipments,
– engines starting pneumatic and preconditioned airflow requirements.
Chapter 6 : OPERATING CONDITIONS
This chapter contains information on engines operation, safety precautions

environment.
It covers :
– contour size and shape of the jet engine exhaust velocities and
temperature,
– noise data.
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Chapter 7 : PAVEMENT DATA
This chapter contains the pavements data helpful for airport planning.
It gives :
– landing gear foot print and static load,

– charts for flexible pavements with Load Classification Number (LCN),
– charts for rigid pavements with LCN,
– Aircraft Classification Number (ACN), Pavement Classification Number
(PCN), reporting system for flexible and rigid pavements.
Chapter 8 : DERIVATIVE AIRPLANES
This chapter gives relevant data of possible new version with the associated
size change.
Chapter 9 : SCALED DRAWINGS
This chapter contains different A340-500 and A340-600 scaled drawings.
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2-0 AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION
2-1 General Airplane Characteristics
2-1-1 General Airplane Characteristics Data
2-2 General Airplane Dimensions
2-3 Ground Clearances
2-4 Interior Arrangements
2-4-1 Standard Three-Class Configuration
2-5 Passenger Compartment Cross-Section
2-5-1 Typical 6-Abreast Seat Configuration - First Class
2-5-2 Typical 6-Abreast Seat Configuration - Business Class
2-5-3 Typical 8-Abreast Seat Configuration - Economy Class
2-6 Lower Deck Cargo Compartments
2-6-1 Dimensions and Volumes
2-6-2 Loading Combinations
2-7 Door Clearances
2-7-1 Forward Passenger/Crew Doors
2-7-2 Mid Passenger/Crew Doors
2-7-3 Emergency Exits
2-7-4 Aft Passenger/Crew Doors
2-7-5 Forward Cargo Compartment Door
2-7-6 Aft Cargo Compartment Door
2-7-7 Bulk Cargo Compartment Door
2-7-8 Main and Center Landing Gear Doors
2-7-9 Radome, APU Doors and Nose Landing Gear Doors
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2-1 GENERAL AIRPLANE CHARACTERISTICS
Maximum Design Taxi Weight (MTW) :
Maximum weight for ground maneuver as limited by aircraft strength and

airworthiness requirements. (It includes weight of taxi and runup fuel). It
is also called Maximum Design Ramp Weight (MRW).
Maximum Design Landing Weight (MLW) :
Maximum weight for landing as limited by aircraft strength and airworthiness

requirements.
Maximum Design Takeoff Weight (MTOW)
Maximum weight for takeoff as limited by aircraft strength and airworthiness

requirements. (This is the maximum weight at start of the takeoff run).
Maximum Design Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW) :
Maximum permissible weight of the aircraft less usable fuel.
Operating Weight Empty (OWE) :
Weight of structure, powerplant, furnishings, systems, and other items of

equipment that are an integral part of a particular aircraft configuration
plus the operator's items.
The operator's items are the flight and cabin crew and their baggage,
unusable fuel, engine oil, emergency equipment, toilet chemical and fluids,
galley structure, catering equipment, seats, documents, etc.
Maximum Payload :
Maximum Design Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW) minus Operating Weight Empty (OWE).
Maximum Seating Capacity :
Maximum number of passengers specifically certified or anticipated for

certification.
Maximum Cargo Volume :
Maximum usable volume available for cargo.
Usable Fuel :
Fuel available for aircraft propulsion.
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A340-600
Engines RB211 TRENT 556
Weight variant WV000 WV001
Maximum Design Taxi kilograms 366200 369200
Weight (MTW) pounds 807332 813946
Maximum Design Takeoff kilograms 365000 368000
Weight (MTOW) pounds 804686 811301
Maximum Design Landing kilograms 256000 259000
Weight (MLW) pounds 564383 570997
Maximum Design Zero kilograms 242000 245000
Fuel Weight (MZFW) pounds 533518 540132
Operating Weight kilograms 174867
Empty (OWE) pounds 385515
Maximum Payload kilograms 67133
pounds 148003
Standard Seating Capacity Three-Class 380 (1)
Usable Fuel Capacity liters 194878
U.S. gallons 51481
kilograms 152979
(d = 0,785)
pounds (d = 0,785) 40413
Pressurized Fuselage cubic meters 1305
Volume
(unequipped A/C) cubic feet 46086
Passenger Cabin Volume cubic meters 836
cubic feet 29523
Cockpit Volume cubic meters 12
cubic feet 424
Volume of cargo cubic meters 274 (2)
compartments
(water volume) cubic feet 9677 (2)
NOTE : (1) 380 pax with 12 First + 54 Business + 314 Economy

(2) Volume of cargo compartments :
– fwd cargo Compartment : 144.5 m3 (5103 ft3)
– aft cargo Compartment : 106.8 m3 (3772 ft3)
– bulk cargo Compartment : 22.7 m3 (802 ft3)
General Airplane Characteristics Data

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A340-500
Engines RB211 TRENT 553
Weight variant WV000
Maximum Design Taxi kilograms 369200
Weight (MTW) pounds 813946
Maximum Design Takeoff kilograms 368000
Weight (MTOW) pounds 811301
Maximum Design Landing kilograms 240000
Weight (MLW) pounds 529109
Maximum Design Zero kilograms 225000
Fuel Weight (MZFW) pounds 496040
Operating Weight kilograms 168468
Empty (OWE) pounds 371408
Maximum Payload kilograms 56532
pounds 124631
Standard Seating Capacity Three-Class 313 (1)
Usable Fuel Capacity liters 214808
U.S. gallons 56746
kilograms 168624
(d = 0,785)
pounds (d = 0,785) 44545
Pressurized Fuselage cubic meters 1120
Volume
(unequipped A/C) cubic feet 39552
Passenger Cabin Volume cubic meters 735
cubic feet 25956
Cockpit Volume cubic meters 12
cubic feet 424
Volume of cargo cubic meters 204 (2)
compartments
(water volume) cubic feet 7194 (2)
NOTE : (1) 313 pax with 12 First + 36 Business + 265 Economy

(2) Volume of cargo compartments :
– fwd cargo Compartment : 107.1 m3 (3782 ft3)
– aft cargo Compartment : 73.9 m3 (2610 ft3)
– bulk cargo Compartment : 22.7 m3 (802 ft3)
General Airplane Characteristics Data

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GROUND CLEARANCES
This section gives the height above the ground of different points of the
aircraft, for different aircraft configurations.
Dimensions in the tables are approximate and will change with the tire type and
conditions.
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Standard Three Class Configuration
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Typical 6 - Abreast Seat Configuration
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Dimensions and Volumes
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Cargo Compartment
A340-500 A340-600 A340-500 A340-600
Forward 2 442 cu.ft. 3 256 cu.ft. 2 844 cu.ft. 3 792 cu.ft.

Door size (h × w) (69.1 cu.m) (92.1 cu.m) (80.5 cu.m) 107.3 cu.m)
based on 96 in. × 125 in. based on LD3

66.89 in. × 106.34 in. pallets loaded to height (IATA E NAS 3610-2K2C)
(1.699 m × 2.701 m)
of 64 in. (1.625 m) container volume
Aft 1 628 cu.ft. 2 442 cu.ft. 1 896 cu.ft. 2 844 cu.ft.

Door size (h × w) (46.1 cu.m) (69.1 cu.m) (53.6 cu.m) (80.5 cu.m)
based on 96 in. × 125 in. based on LD3

66.3 in. × 107.1 in.
pallets loaded to height (IATA E NAS 3610-2K2C)
(1.682 m × 2.721 m of 64 in. (1.625 m) container volume
Bulk
Door size (h × w) Approximate usable volume

37.4 in. × 37.4 in.
(0.95 m × 0.95 m) 695 cu.ft. = 19.7 cu.m

Dimensions and Volumes
2-6-1
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Loading Combinations
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Door Clearances
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Door Clearances
A340-500 Model
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Door Clearances
Forward Passenger/Crew Doors
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Door Clearances
Mid Passenger/Crew Doors
A340-600 Model
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Door Clearances
Mid Passenger/Crew Doors
A340-500 Model
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Door Clearances
Emergency Exits
A340-600 Model
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Door Clearances
Emergency Exits
A340-500 Model
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Door Clearances
Aft Passenger/Crew Doors
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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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Door Clearances
Main and Center Landing Gear Doors
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Door Clearances
Radome
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Door Clearances
APU and Nose Landing Gear Doors
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3-0 AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE
3-1 General Information
3-2 Payload/Range
3-2-1 ISA Conditions
3-3 FAR/JAR Take-Off Weight Limitation
3-3-1 ISA Conditions
3-3-2 ISA + 15°C (59°F) Conditions
3-4 FAR/JAR Landing Field Length
3-4-1 FAR/JAR Landing Field Length
3-5 Final Approach Speed
3-5-1 Final Approach Speed
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3-1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Standard day temperatures for the altitudes shown are tabulated below :
Altitude Standard Day Temperature

FEET METERS °F °C
0 0 59 15.
2000 610 51.9 11.6
4000 1220 44.7 7.1
6000 1830 37.6 3.1
8000 2440 30.5 −0.8
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3-2 PAYLOAD/RANGE
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Payload/Range
ISA Conditions – RB 211 TRENT 556 Engines
A340-600 Model
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Payload/Range
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3-3 FAR/JAR TAKE-OFF WEIGHT LIMITATION
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FAR/JAR Take-Off Weight Limitation

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ISA + 15°C (59°F) Conditions – RB 211 TRENT 556 Engines
A340-600 Model
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ISA + 15°C (59°F) Conditions – RB 211 TRENT 553 Engines
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3-4 FAR/JAR LANDING FIELD LENGTH
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FAR/JAR Landing Field Length

RB 211 TRENT 556 Engines
A340-600 Model
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FAR/JAR Landing Field Length

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3-5 FINAL APPROACH SPEED
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Final Approach Speed

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Final Approach Speed

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4-0 GROUND MANEUVERING
4-2 Turning Radii
4-3 Minimum Turning Radii
4-4 Visibility from Cockpit in Static Position
4-5 Runway And Taxiway Turn Paths
4-5-1 – 135 Deg. Turn-Runway to Taxiway (Judgemental Oversteer Method)
4-5-2 – 90 Deg. Turn-Runway to Taxiway (Judgemental Oversteer Method)
4-5-3 – 180 Deg. Turn on a Runway (Edge of Runway Method)
4-5-4 – 90 Deg. Turn-Taxiway to Taxiway (Judgemental Oversteer Method)
4-5-5 – 135 Deg. Turn-Taxiway to Taxiway (Judgemental Oversteer Method)
4-6 Runway Holding Bay (Apron)
4-7 Airplane Parking
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This section provides airplane turning capability and maneuvering

characteristics.
For ease of presentation, this data has been determined from the theoretical
limits imposed by the geometry of the aircraft, and where noted, provides
for a normal allowance for tire slippage. As such, it reflects the turning
capability of the aircraft in favorable operating circumstances. This data
should only be used as guidelines for the method of determination of such
parameters and for the maneuvering characteristics of this aircraft type.
In the ground operating mode, varying airline practices may demand that more
conservative turning procedures be adopted to avoid excessive tire wear and
reduce possible maintenance problems. Airline operating techniques will vary
in the level of performance, over a wide range of operating circumstances
throughout the world. Variations from standard aircraft operating patterns
may be necessary to satisfy physical constraints within the maneuvering
area, such as adverse grades, limited area or high risk of jet blast damage.
For these reasons, ground maneuvering requirements should be coordinated
with the using airlines prior to layout planning.
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R Turning Radii
R A340-500 Model
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Steered Effective R3 R4 R5 R6
Angle Steered
Angle m ft m ft m ft m ft
70 65.2 31.4 102.9 45.9 150.4 36.8 120.8 41.1 134.9
65 61.7 32.3 105.9 47.9 157.3 37.6 123.4 42.4 139.2
60 57.6 33.6 110.3 50.5 165.8 38.7 127.1 44.1 144.8
55 53.2 35.4 116.1 53.7 176.0 40.3 132.2 46.3 151.8
50 48.6 37.8 123.9 57.3 188.0 42.4 139.0 48.9 160.6
45 43.9 40.8 133.8 61.6 202.2 45.1 147.9 52.2 171.4
40 39.1 44.8 146.9 66.9 219.4 48.7 159.7 56.4 185.1
35 34.3 50.1 164.2 73.4 240.8 53.6 175.7 61.9 203.0
30 29.5 57.3 188.0 81.8 268.5 60.4 198.0 69.2 227.0
25 24.6 67.6 221.9 93.3 306.2 70.3 230.7 79.6 261.0
20 19.7 83.4 273.6 110.3 361.7 85.7 281.1 95.3 312.6
NOTE : SYMMETRIC THRUST - NO BRAKING

DIMENSIONS IN METERS AND FEET
R Turning Radii
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Steered Effective R3 R4 R5 R6
Angle Steered
Angle m ft m ft m ft m ft
75 67.4 36.6 120.0 46.8 153.4 42.1 138.2 43.6 143.1
70 65.6 37.1 121.6 48.0 157.5 42.5 139.5 44.4 145.6
65 62.0 38.2 125.2 50.5 165.6 43.5 142.7 45.9 150.7
60 57.9 39.8 130.4 53.6 175.9 44.9 147.2 48.0 157.6
55 53.4 41.9 137.5 57.4 188.2 46.8 153.5 50.7 166.3
50 48.8 44.7 146.7 61.7 202.6 49.3 161.7 53.9 177.0
45 44.0 48.3 158.5 66.9 219.5 52.6 172.5 58.0 190.2
40 39.2 53.0 174.0 73.2 240.0 56.9 186.8 63.1 207.0
35 34.4 59.3 194.6 80.9 265.5 62.8 206.0 69.7 228.7
30 29.5 67.9 222.8 91.0 298.5 70.9 232.8 78.6 257.8
25 24.6 80.2 263.1 104.7 343.4 82.8 271.5 91.1 298.8
20 19.7 98.9 324.6 124.8 409.4 98.2 322.0 109.9 360.7
NOTE : SYMMETRIC THRUST - NO BRAKING

DIMENSIONS IN METERS AND FEET
Turning Radii
A340-600 Model
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Minimum Turning Radii

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Minimum Turning Radii

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Visibility from Cockpit in Static Position
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4-5 RUNWAY AND TAXIWAY TURN PATHS
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135 Deg. Turn – Runway to Taxiway

Judgemental Oversteer Method
A340-500 Model
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180 Deg. Turn On a Runway

Edge of Runway Method - 70° Nose Wheel Steering
A340-500 Model
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180 Deg. Turn On a Runway

Edge of Runway Method - 75° Nose Wheel Steering
A340-600 Model
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90 Deg. Turn – Taxiway to Taxiway

A340-500 Model
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Runway Holding Bay (Apron)

A340-500 Model
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Runway Holding Bay (Apron)

A340-600 Model
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4-7 AIRPLANE PARKING
The following figures and charts show the rectangular space required for
parking against the terminal building.
The rectangle includes allowance for swinging the airplane on arrival and
departure.
– A340-500 model :
– Steering Geometry – figures : Pages 2 and 3
– Minimum Parking Space Requirements – Charts : Page 4
– A340-600 model :
– Steering Geometry – figures : Pages 5 and 6
– Minimum Parking Space Requirements – Charts : Page 7
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Steering Geometry
A340-500 Model
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Steering Geometry
A340-500 Model
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Steering Geometry
Minimum Parking Space Requirements
A340-500 Model
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Steering Geometry
A340-600 Model
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Steering Geometry
A340-600 Model
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Steering Geometry
Minimum Parking Space Requirements
A340-600 Model
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5-0 TERMINAL SERVICING
5-1 Airplane Servicing Arrangements
5-1-1 Typical Ramp Layout
5-2 Terminal Operation
5-2-1 75 Minute Transit Turnaround (Typical)
5-3 Terminal Operation
5-3-1 90 Minute Home-Based Turnaround (Typical)
5-4 Ground Service Connections
5-4-1 Ground Service Connections Layout
5-4-2 Grouding Points
5-4-3 Hydraulic System
5-4-4 Electrical System
5-4-5 Oxygen System
5-4-6 Fuel System
5-4-7 Pneumatic System
5-4-8 Potable Water System
5-4-9 Oil System
5-4-10 Vacuum System
5-5 Engine Starting Pneumatic Requirements
5-5-1 Ambiant Temperature – 40°C (– 40°F)
5-5-2 Ambient Temperature + 15°C (+ 59°F)
5-5-3 Ambient Temperature + 50°C (+ 122°F)
5-6 Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements
5-6-1 Heating
5-6-2 Cooling
5-7 Preconditioned Airflow Requirements
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5-1 AIRPLANE SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS
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Airplane Servicing Arrangements

Typical Ramp Layout
A340-600 Model
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Airplane Servicing Arrangements

Typical Ramp Layout
A340-500 Model
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5-2 TERMINAL OPERATION
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75 Minute Transit Turnaround (Typical)

A340-600 Model
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75 Minute Transit Turnaround (Typical)

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5-3 TERMINAL OPERATION
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90 Minute Home-Based Turnaround (Typical)

A340-600 Model
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90 Minute Home-Based Turnaround (Typical)

A340-500 Model
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5-4 GROUND SERVICE CONNECTIONS
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Ground Service Connections

Ground Service Connections Layout
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GROUNDING POINTS
DISTANCE : Meters (ft)
A. Grounding point : FROM AIRPLANE MEAN

AFT OF CENTERLINE HEIGHT
NOSE FROM
R SIDE L SIDE GROUND
6.57 1.40
(21.55) on centerline (4.59)
– on Nose Landing Gear leg :
39.45 5.34
– on left Main Landing Gear leg : (129.42) (17.51)
39.45 5.34 1.50

– on right Main Landing Gear leg : (129.42) (17.51) (4.92)
40.21 on centerline 1.50

– on center Landing Gear leg : (131.92) (4.92)
(1) The grounding stud on each landing gear leg is designed for use with a
clip-on connector (such as Appleton TGR).
(2) The grounding studs are used to connect the aircraft to an approved
ground connection on the ramp or in the hangar for :
– refuel/defuel operations
– maintenance operations
– bad weather conditions

Grounding Points
A340-600 Model
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GROUNDING POINTS
A. Grounding point : FROM AIRPLANE MEAN

NOSE FROM
6.57 1.40
– on Nose Landing Gear leg :
34.15 34.15 5.34
– on left Main Landing Gear leg : (112.04) (112.04) (17.51)
34.15 5.34 1.50

– on right Main Landing Gear leg : (112.04) (17.51) (4.92)
34.91 on centerline 1.50

– on center Landing Gear leg : (114.53) (4.92)
(1) The grounding stud on each landing gear leg is designed for use with a
clip-on connector (such as Appleton TGR).
(2) The grounding studs are used to connect the aircraft to an approved
ground connection on the ramp or in the hangar for :
– refuel/defuel operations
– maintenance operations
– bad weather conditions

Grounding Points
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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
A. Ground Service Panel for : FROM AIRPLANE MEAN

NOSE FROM
– Green system : 42.00 1.50 2.10

(137.00) (4.92) (6.90)
(Access door 197FB)
36.70 1.70 1.80
– Yellow system : (120.40) (5.60) (5.90)
(Access door 196PB)
34.20 1.50 1.75
– Blue system : (112.20) (4.92) (5.74)
(Access door 195MB)
(1) Reservoir pressurization

On Blue ground service panel :
– one self-sealing connector - Green reservoir pressurization
– one self-sealing connector - Blue and Yellow reservoir pressurization
(2) Reservoir filling

On Green ground service panel :
– one self-sealing connector - reservoir filling
– one self-sealing connector - reservoir filling (hand pump)
(3) Ground test

On each ground service panel :
– one self-sealing connector - suction
– one self-sealing connector - delivery
(4) Accumulator charging

– one nitrogen charging connector - Power accumulator
– two nitrogen charging connectors - Parking/ultimate emergency brake
accumulators.
NOTE : The nitrogen charging connectors for normal and alternate braking
systems are installed on the accumulators located on the main and
center landing gear legs.

Hydraulic System
A340-600 Model
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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

NOSE FROM
– Green system : 36.70 1.50 2.10

(120.40) (4.92) (6.90)
(Access door 197FB)
31.40 1.70 1.80
– Yellow system : (103.00) (5.60) (5.90)
(Access door 196PB)
28.85 1.50 1.75
– Blue system : (94.65) (4.92) (5.74)
(Access door 195MB)
(1) Reservoir pressurization

– one self-sealing connector - Green reservoir pressurization
– one self-sealing connector - Blue and Yellow reservoir pressurization
(2) Reservoir filling

On Green ground service panel :
– one self-sealing connector - reservoir filling
– one self-sealing connector - reservoir filling (hand pump)
(3) Ground test

– one self-sealing connector - suction
– one self-sealing connector - delivery
(4) Accumulator charging

– one nitrogen charging connector - Power accumulator
– two nitrogen charging connectors - Parking/ultimate emergency brake
accumulators.
NOTE : The nitrogen charging connectors for normal and alternate braking
systems are installed on the accumulators located on the main and
center landing gear legs.

Hydraulic System
A340-500 Model
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NOSE FROM
7.00 2.00
– A/C External Power (22.96) on centerline (6.56)
(Access door 121EL)
(1) External Power Receptacles :

– two standard ISO R461 receptacles - 90 KVA each.
(2) Power supply :

– three phase, 400 Hz, 115/200V

Electrical System
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OXYGEN SYSTEM
A. Replenishment of high pressure oxygen source
(1) For the A340-500/600 aircraft (basic version), the oxygen source is
replenished by replacing the oxygen cylinder installed in the avionics
compartment.

Oxygen System
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FUEL SYSTEM

NOSE FROM
– Refuel/Defuel control panel : 42.00 1.50 2.10

(Access door 198FB) (137.00) (4.92) (6.90)
B. Refuel/Defuel couplings
– refuel/defuel coupling, left 37.10 12.60 5.00
(Access door 522 HB) (121.81) (41.34) (16.40)
– refuel/defuel coupling, right 37.10 12.60 5.00

(Access door 622 HB) (121.81) (41.34) (16.40)
(1) Refuel/Defuel couplings :

– standard ISO R45, 2.5 in., two per wing
(2) Refuel/Defuel pressure/suction :

– max. pressure : 3.45 bar (50 psi)
– max. suction : 0.75 bar (11 psi)
(3) Flow rate :

– 2 couplings (total/minute) : 1576 l (416.36 USgal)

Fuel System
A340-600 Model
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FUEL SYSTEM

NOSE FROM
– Refuel/Defuel control panel : 36.70 1.50 2.10

(Access door 198FB) (120.40) (4.92) (6.90)
B. Refuel/Defuel couplings
– refuel/defuel coupling, left 31.40 12.60 5.00
(Access door 522 HB) (103.00) (41.34) (16.40)
– refuel/defuel coupling, right 31.40 12.60 5.00

(Access door 622 HB) (103.00) (41.34) (16.40)
(1) Refuel/Defuel coupling :

– standard ISO R45, 2.5 in., two per wing
(2) Refuel/Defuel pressure/suction :

– max. pressure : 3.45 bar (50 psi)
– max. suction : 0.75 bar (11 psi)
(3) Flow rate :


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PNEUMATIC SYSTEM
A. Low Pressure Air Connectors : FROM AIRPLANE MEAN

(access doors 193BB and 193GB)
NOSE FROM
28.75 1.80
– access door 193BB (94.32) on centerline (5.90)
28.75 0.63 1.80

– access door 193GB (94.32) (2.06) (5.90)
(1) Connectors :
– two standard SAE AS4262 type ″B″, 8 in.
FROM AIRPLANE MEAN

B. High Pressure Air Connectors : NOSE FROM
(access door 193 DB) R SIDE L SIDE GROUND
– access door 193 DB 29.80 0.35 1.75

(97.76) (1.15) (5.74)
(1) Connectors :
– two standard MS33740, 3 in.

Pneumatic System
A340-600 Model
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PNEUMATIC SYSTEM
A. Low Pressure Air Connectors : FROM AIRPLANE MEAN

(access doors 193BB and 193GB)
NOSE FROM
23.45 1.80
– access door 193BB
23.45 0.63 1.80
(76.93) (2.06) (5.90)
– access door 193GB
(1) Connectors :
– two standard SAE AS4262 type ″B″, 8 in.
FROM AIRPLANE MEAN

B. High Pressure Air Connectors : NOSE FROM
(access door 193 DB) R SIDE L SIDE GROUND
– access door 193 DB 24.50 0.35 1.75

(80.38) (1.15) (5.74)
(1) Connectors :
– two standard MS33740, 3 in.

Pneumatic System
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POTABLE WATER SYSTEM

A. Potable Water Ground Service Panel : FROM AIRPLANE MEAN

(access door 164AR)
NOSE FROM
58.75 0.50 3.50

– access door 164AR (192.74) (1.64) (11.49)
(1) Connectors :
– Roylin, 3/4 in.
(2) Capacity (three tanks - standard configuration)

– 1070 l (283 USgal)
(3) Filling pressure :

– 1.72/2.07 bar (25/30 psi)
(4) Flow rate :

– 87.5 l. min (23 USgal.min)

Potable Water System
A340-600 Model
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POTABLE WATER SYSTEM

A. Potable Water Ground Service Panel : FROM AIRPLANE MEAN

(access door 164AR)
NOSE FROM
51.32 0.50 3.50

– access door 164AR (168.37) (1.64) (11.49)
(1) Connectors :
– Roylin, 3/4 in.
(2) Capacity (two tanks - standard configuration)

– 700 l (185 USgal)
(3) Filling pressure :

– 1.72/2.07 bar (25/30 psi)
(4) Flow rate :

– 87.5 l. min (23 USgal.min)

Potable Water System
A340-500 Model
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OIL SYSTEM
A. Engine oil servicing : FROM AIRPLANE MEAN

NOSE FROM
36.30 17.85 3.15

– Engine 1 (access door 416BR) (119.10) (58.56) (10.33)
29.70 7.95 1.60

29.70 10.80 3.15

– Engine 4 (access door 446BR) 36.30 20.70 1.60

(119.10) (67.91) (5.25)
(1) Engine oil replenishment :

– one gravity filling cap
(2) Approximate tank capacity :

– full level : 23.2 l (6.13 USgal)
– usable : 15.9 l (4.2 USgal)

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OIL SYSTEM
A. Engine Oil Servicing : FROM AIRPLANE MEAN

NOSE FROM
31.00 17.85 3.15

24.42 7.95 1.60

24.42 10.80 3.15

31.00 20.70 1.60

(1) Engine oil replenishment :

– one gravity filling cap
(2) Approximate tank capacity :

– full level : 23.2 l (6.13 USgal)
– usable : 15.9 l (4.2 USgal)

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OIL SYSTEM
B. IDG oil Servicing : FROM AIRPLANE MEAN

NOSE FROM
– Engine 1 (access door 415CL) 36.97 19.66 1.85

(121.30) (64.50) (6.06)

(99.60) (32.02) (2.62)

(99.60) (29.46) (6.06)

(121.30) (61.90) (2.62)
(1) IDG oil replenishment :

– one ozone self-sealing pressure fill and overfill connector
(2) Max. delivery pressure :

– 2.41 bar (35 psi)
(3) Approximate max. oil capacity of the IDG :

– 7.00 l (1.85 USgal)

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OIL SYSTEM
B. IDG oil Servicing : FROM AIRPLANE MEAN

NOSE FROM

(103.87) (64.50) (6.06)

(82.18) (32.02) (2.62)

(82.18) (29.46) (6.06)

(103.87) (61.90) (2.62)
(1) IDG oil replenishment :

– one ozone self-sealing pressure fill and overfill connector
(2) Max. delivery pressure :

– 2.41 bar (35 psi)
(3) Approximate max. oil capacity of the IDG :

– 7.00 l (1.85 USgal)

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OIL SYSTEM
C. Starter Oil Servicing FROM AIRPLANE MEAN

NOSE FROM
– Engine 1 36.30 19.72 1.80

(119.10) (64.69) (5.90)
– Engine 2 29.70 9.82 0.77

(97.45) (32.21) (2.52)
– Engine 3 29.70 8.92 1.80

(97.45) (29.26) (5.90)
– Engine 4 36.30 18.82 0.77

(119.10) (61.74) (2.52)
(1) Pneumatic starter, oil replenishment :

– one gravity filling plug
(2) Approximate max. oil capacity of the starter :

– 355 cc (12 fl.oz)

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OIL SYSTEM
C. Starter Oil Servicing FROM AIRPLANE MEAN

NOSE FROM
– Engine 1 31.00 19.72 1.80

(101.70) (64.69) (5.90)
– Engine 2 24.42 9.82 0.77

(80.11) (32.21) (2.52)
– Engine 3 24.42 8.92 1.80

(80.11) (29.26) (5.90)
– Engine 4 31.00 18.82 0.77

(101.70) (61.74) (2.52)
(1) Pneumatic starter, oil replenishment :

– one gravity filling plug
(2) Approximate max. oil capacity of the starter :

– 355 cc (12 fl.oz)

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VACUUM TOILET SYSTEM

A. Waste Water Ground Service Panel : FROM AIRPLANE MEAN

(access doors 171AL)
NOSE FROM
67.30 0.10 4.00

– access door 171AL (220.80) (0.32) (13.12)
(1) Connectors :
– flushing and filling : Roylin, 1 in.
– draining : Roylin, 4 in.
(2) Capacity (three tanks - standard configuration) :

– 1050 l (227.40 USgal)
(3) Operating pressure :

– 0.07/0.7 bar (1.0/10 psi)
(4) Flow rate :

– 87.5 l. min (23 USgal-min)

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VACUUM TOILET SYSTEM

A. Waste Water Ground Service Panel : FROM AIRPLANE MEAN

(access doors 171AL)
NOSE FROM
59.86 0.10 4.00

– access door 171AL (196.39) (0.32) (13.12)
(1) Connectors :
– flushing and filling : Roylin, 1 in.
– draining : Roylin, 4 in.
(2) Capacity (three tanks - standard configuration) :

– 1050 l (227.40 USgal)
(3) Operating pressure :

– 0.07/0.7 bar (1.0/10 psi)
(4) Flow rate :

– 87.5 l. min (23 USgal-min)

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5-5 ENGINE STARTING PNEUMATIC REQUIREMENTS
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R Engine Starting Pneumatic Requirements

R Ambient Temperature – 40°C (– 40°F)
R RB 211 TRENT 500 Series Engines
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R Ambient Temperature + 15°C (+ 59°F)
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R Ambient Temperature + 50°C (+ 122°F)
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5-6 GROUND PNEUMATIC POWER REQUIREMENTS
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Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements (Heating)

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Ground Pneumatic Power Requirements (Cooling)

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Preconditioned Airflow Requirements

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6-0 OPERATING CONDITIONS
6-1 Jet Engine Exhaust Velocities and Temperatures
6-1-1 Engine Exhaust Velocities - Max. Take-Off Power
6-1-2 Engine Exhaust Temperatures - Max. Take-Off Power
6-1-3 Engine Exhaust Velocities - Low Idle Power
6-1-4 Engine Exhaust Temperatures - Low Idle Power
6-2 Airport and Community Noise Data
6-2-1 Airport and Community Noise Data
6-3 Danger Areas of the Engines
6-3-1 Max. Take-Off Power
6-3-2 Low Idle Power
6-4 APU Exhaust Velocities and Temperatures
6-4-1 APU Exhaust Velocities and Temperatures
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6-1 JET ENGINE EXHAUST VELOCITIES AND TEMPERATURES
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Engine Exhaust Velocities (Isolated Engine)

Max. Take-Off Power
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Engine Exhaust Velocities (All Engines)

Max. Take-Off Power
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Engine Exhaust Temperatures (Isolated Engine)

Max. Take-Off Power
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Engine Exhaust Temperatures (All Engines)

Max. Take-Off Power
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Engine Exhaust Velocities (Isolated Engine)

Low Idle Power
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Engine Exhaust Temperatures (Isolated Engine)

Low Idle Power
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6-2 AIRPORT AND COMMUNITY NOISE DATA
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Airport and Community Noise Data

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6-3 DANGER AREAS OF THE ENGINES
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Danger Areas of the Engines

Max. Take-Off Power
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Danger Areas of the Engines

Low Idle Power
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6-4 APU EXHAUST VELOCITIES AND TEMPERATURES
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APU Exhaust Velocities and Tempertures

GTCP 331-600(A) APU
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7-0 PAVEMENT DATA
7-2 Landing Gear Footprint
7-3 Maximum Pavement Loads
7-4 Landing Gear Loading on Pavement
7-4-1 Landing Gear Loading on Pavement
7-4-2 Wing Gear and Center Landing Gear Loading on Pavement
7-4-3 Wing Gear and Center Landing Gear Loading on Pavement
7-5 Flexible Pavement Requirements – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Design

Method
7-5-1 Flexible Pavement Requirements - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Design Method
7-6 Flexible Pavement Requirements – LCN Conversion
7-6-1 Flexible Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion
7-7 Rigid Pavement Requirements – Portland Cement Association Design Method
7-7-1 Rigid Pavement Requirements - Portland Cement Association Design

Method
7-8 Rigid Pavement Requirements – LCN Conversion
7-8-1 Radius of Relative Stiffness
7-8-2 Rigid Pavement Requirements - LCN Conversion
7-8-3 Radius of Relative Stiffness (Other values of E and L)
7-8-4 Radius of Relative Stiffness
7-9 ACN/PCN Reporting System – Flexible and Rigid Pavements
7-9-1 Aircraft Classification Number - Flexible Pavement
7-9-2 Aircraft Classification Number - Rigid Pavement
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The brief description of the pavement charts that follow will help in their
use for airport planning.
Each airplane configuration is depicted with a minimum range of five loads

imposed on the main landing gear to aid in interpolation between the
discrete values shown.
All curves for any single chart represent data at a constant specified tire
pressure, with the airplane loaded to the maximum ramp weight and the CG at
its maximum permissible aft position.
Section 7-2, presents basic data on the landing gear footprint

configuration, maximum ramp weights and tire sizes and pressures.
Sheet 7-2 Page 1 (Model-500) and Sheet 7-2 Page 2 (Model-600).
Section 7-3, shows maximum vertical and horizontal pavement loads for
certain critical conditions at the tire-ground interfaces.
Sheet 7-3 Page 1 (Model-500) and Sheet 7-3 Page 2 (Model-600).
Pavement requirements for commercial airplanes are customarily derived from

the static analysis of loads imposed on the main landing gear struts.
Section 7-4 provides charts in order to determine these loads throughout the
stability limits of the airplane at rest on the pavement.
Sheet 7-4-1 Page 1 (Model-500) and Sheet 7-4-1 Page 2 (Model-600).
These main landing gear loads are used as the point of entry to the pavement
design charts which follow, interpolating load values where necessary.
How the main landing gear load is distributed to the wing and center gears
is shown on Sheet 7-4-3 Page 1 (Model-500) and Sheet 7-4-3 Page 2
(Model-600).
The flexible pavement design curves in Section 7-5 are based on procedures
set forth in Instruction Report N° S-77-1, ″Procedures for Development of CBR
Design Curves″, dated June 1977. The report was prepared by the U.S Army
Corps Engineers Waterways Experiment Station, Soils and Pavement Laboratory,
Vicksburg, Mississippi.
The line showing 10,000 coverages is used to calculate Aircraft
Classification Number (ACN).
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The following procedure is used to develop flexible pavement design curves

shown in Section 7-5.
1 Having established the scale for pavement thickness at the bottom and
the scale for CBR at the top, an arbitrary line is drawn representing
10,000 coverages.
2 Incremental values of the weight on the main landing gear are then
plotted.
3 Annual departure lines are then drawn based on the load lines of the
weight on the main landing gear already established.
The rigid pavement design curves in Section 7-7 have been prepared with the
use of the Westergaard Equation in general accordance with the procedures
outlined in the Portland Cement Association publications, ″Design of Concrete
Airport Pavement″, 1973 and ″Computer Program for Airport Pavement Design″,
(Program PDILB), 1967 both by Robert G. Packard.
The following procedure is used to develop rigid pavement design curves

shown in Section 7-7
1 Having established the scale for pavement thickness to the left and the
scale for allowable working stress to the right, an arbitrary load line
is drawn representing the main landing gear maximum weight to be shown.
2 All values of the subgrade modulus (k values) are then plotted
3 Additional load lines for the incremental values of weight on the main
landing gear are drawn on the basis of the curve for k = 300 already
established.
All Load Classification Number (LCN) curves shown in Section 7-6 and Section
7-8 have been developed from a computer program based on data provided in
Internation Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) document 7920-AN/865/2,
Aerodrome Manual, Part 2, ″Aerodrome Physical Characteristics″, Second
Edition, 1965.
On the same flexible pavement charts showing LCN versus equivalent single
wheel load, there are load plots showing equivalent single wheel load versus
pavement thickness.
Similarly on the same rigid pavement charts showing LCN versus equivalent
single wheel load, there are load plots showing equivalent single wheel load
versus radius of relative stiffness.
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Section 7-9 provides ACN data prepared according to the ACN/PCN system as
referenced in ICAO Annex 14, ″Aerodromes″, Volume 1 Third Edition July 1999,
incorporating Amendments 1 to 3.
The ACN/PCN system provides a standardized international airplane/pavement

rating system replacing the various S, T, TT, LCN, AUW, ISWL, etc., rating
systems used throughout the world.
ACN is the Aircraft Classification Number and PCN is the corresponding
Pavement Classification Number.
An aircraft having an ACN equal to or less than the PCN can operate without
restriction on the pavement.
Numerically the ACN is two times the derived single wheel load (expressed in
thousands of kilograms) where the derived single wheel load is defined as
the load on a single tire inflated to 1.25MPa (181 psi) that would have the
same pavement requirements as the aircraft. Computationally, the ACN/PCN
system uses PCA program PDILB for rigit pavement and S-77-1 for flexible
pavements to calculate ACN values.
The method of pavement evaluation is left up to the airport with the results
of their evaluation presented as follows :
PCN
PAVEMENT SUBGRADE TIRE-PRESSURE EVALUATION
TYPE CATEGORY CATEGORY METHOD
R-Rigid A-High W-No Limit T-Technical
F-Flexible B-Medium X-To 1.50 Mpa (217 psi) U-Using
C-Low Y-To 1.00 Mpa (145 psi) aircraft
D-Ultra Low Z-To 0.50 Mpa ( 73 psi)
Sheet 7-9-1 Page 1 (Model-500) and Sheet 7-9-1 Page 2 (Model-600) shows the
aircraft ACN values for flexible pavements.
The four subgrade categories are :
A High Strength CBR 15
B Medium Strength CBR 10
C Low Stength CBR 6
D Ultra Low Strength CBR 3
Sheet 7-9-2 Page 1 (Model-500) and sheet 7-9-2 Page 2 (Model-600) shows the
aircraft ACN for rigit pavements.
The four subgrade categories are :
A Hight Strength Subgrade k = 150 MN/m3 (550 pci)
B Medium Strength Subgrade k = 80 MN/m3 (300 pci)
C Low Stength Subgrade k = 40 NM/m3 (150 pci)
D Ultra Low Strenght Subgrade k = 20 MN/m3 ( 75 pci)
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R Landing Gear Footprint

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R Maximum Pavement Loads

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7-4 LANDING GEAR LOADING ON PAVEMENT
The Main Landing Gear Group consists of two Wing Gears plus one Center Gear.
– A340-500 model :
In the example shown in Section 7-4-1 Page 1, the Gross Aircraft Weight is
285 tonnes (628,317 lbs) and the percentage of weight on the Main Landing
gear is 92.7 %.
For these conditions the total weight on the Main Landing Gear Group is
264.2 Tonnes (582,460 lbs).
– A340-600 Model :
In the example shown in Section 7-4-1 Page 2, the Gross Aircraft Weight is
285 tonnes (628,317 lbs) and the percentage of weight on the Main Landing
gear is 93.5 %.
For these conditions the total weight on the Main Landing Gear Group is
266.5 Tonnes (587,530 lbs).
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Landing Gear Loading on Pavement

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7-4-2 WING GEAR AND CENTER GEAR LOADING ON PAVEMENT
The Main Landing Gear Group consists of two Wing Gears plus one Center
Gear.
– A340-500 model :
In the example shown in Section 7-4-3, Page 1, the Gross Aircraft Weight
is 285 Tonnes (628,317 lbs) at Aft CG for ACN Calculations.
(see Section 7-4-1, Page 1)
For these conditions the load on the two Wing Gears is 177.7 Tonnes
(391,760 lbs) and the load on the Center Gear is 86.5 Tonnes
(190,700 lbs).
The total weight on the Main Landing Gear Group is 264.2 Tonnes
(582,460 lbs)
– A340-600 model :
In the example shown in Section 7-4-3, Page 2, the Gross Aircraft Weight
is 285 Tonnes (628,317 lbs) at Aft CG for ACN Calculations.
(see Section 7-4-1, Page 2)
For these conditions the load on the two Wing Gears is 178.0 Tonnes
(392,420 lbs) and the load on the Center Gear is 88.5 Tonnes
(195,110 lbs).
The total weight on the Main Landing Gear Group is 266.5 Tonnes
(587,530 lbs)
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Wing Gear and Center Landing Gear Loading on Pavement

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7-5 FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT REQUIREMENTS - U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS DESIGN

METHOD
In order to determine a particular Flexible Pavement Thickness, the

Subgrade Strength (CBR), the Annual Departure Level and the weight on
one Main Landing Gear must be known.
In the examples shown in section 7-5-1, Page 1 (Model-500) and Page 2

(Model-600), for a CBR value of 10, an Annual Departure Level of 3,000
and the load on one Main Landing Gear of 100,000 kg (220,460 lbs), the
required Flexible Pavement Thickness is 60 cm (23.5 inches).
The line showing 10,000 Coverages is used to calculate Aircraft

Classification Number (ACN).
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Flexible Pavement Requirements

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Design Method
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7-6 FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT REQUIREMENTS - LCN CONVERSION
In order to determine the airplane weight that can be accommodated on a

paticular Flexible Pavement, both the LCN of the pavement and the
thickness (h) must be known.
– A340-500 model :
In the example shown in section 7-6-1, Page 1 for a Flexible Pavement,
the thickness (h) is shown at 20 inches with an LCN of 108.
For theses conditions the weight on one Main Landing gear is 117,410
kg (258,850 lbs).
– A340-600 model :
In the example shown in Section 7-6-1, Page 2 for a Flexible Pavement,
the Thickness (h) is shown at 20 inches with an LCN of 109.
For these conditions the weight on one Main Landing Gear is 118,500 kg
(261,250 lbs).
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7-7 RIGID PAVEMENT REQUIREMENTS – PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION DESIGN METHOD
In order to determine a particular Rigid Pavement Thickness, the Subgrade

Modulus (K), the allowable working stress and the weight on one Main Landing
Gear must be known.
In the example shown in Section 7-7-1, Page 1 (Model-500) and Page 2
(Model-600), for a K value of 550 lb/in3 (150 MN/m3), an allowable working
stress of 508 lb/in2 (36 kg/cm2) and the load on one Main Landing Gear of
100,000 kg (220,460 lbs), the required Rigid Pavement Thickness is 10 inches
(25.4 cm).
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Portland Cement Association Design Method
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7-8 RIGID PAVEMENT REQUIREMENTS – LCN CONVERSION
In order to determine the airplane weight that can be accommodated on a

particular Rigid Pavement, both the LCN of the pavement and the Radius of
Relative Stiffness (L) must be known.
– A340-500 model :
In the example shown in Section 7-8-2, Page 1 for a Rigid Pavement, the
Radius of Relative Stiffness is shown at 30 inches with an LCN of 102.
For these conditions the weight on one Main Landing Gear is 117,410 kg.
(258,850 lbs).
– A340-600 model :
In the example shown in Section 7-8-2, Page 2 for a Rigid Pavement, the
Radius of Relative Stiffness is shown at 30 inches with an LCN of 103.
For these conditions the weight on one Main Landing Gear is 118,500 kg.
(261,250 lbs).
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RADIUS OF RELATIVE STIFFNESS (L)

VALUES IN INCHES
4 4
L = √ Ed3 = 24.1652 √ d3
12 (1 − µ 2) k k
WHERE E = Young's Modulus = 4 x 106 psi
k = Subgrade Modulus, lb/in3
d = Rigid Pavement Thickness, inches
µ = Poisson's Ratio = 0.15
d K=75 K=100 K=150 K=200 K=250 K=300 K=350 K=400 K=550

6.0 31.48 29.30 26.47 24.63 23.30 22.26 21.42 20.72 19.13
6.5 33.43 31.11 28.11 26.16 24.74 23.64 22.74 22.00 20.31
7.0 35.34 32.89 29.72 27.65 26.15 24.99 24.04 23.25 21.47
7.5 37.22 34.63 31.29 29.12 27.54 26.32 25.32 24.49 22.61
8.0 39.06 36.35 32.85 30.57 28.91 27.62 26.58 25.70 23.74
8.5 40.88 38.04 34.37 31.99 30.25 28.91 27.81 26.90 24.84
9.0 42.67 39.71 35.88 33.39 31.58 30.17 29.03 28.08 25.93
9.5 44.43 41.35 37.36 34.77 32.89 31.42 30.23 29.24 27.00
10.0 46.18 42.97 38.83 36.14 34.17 32.65 31.42 30.39 28.06
10.5 47.90 44.57 40.28 37.48 35.45 33.87 32.59 31.52 29.11
11.0 49.60 46.16 41.71 38.81 36.71 35.07 33.75 32.64 30.14
11.5 51.28 47.72 43.12 40.13 37.95 36.26 34.89 33.74 31.16
12.0 52.94 49.27 44.52 41.43 39.18 37.44 36.02 34.84 32.17
12.5 54.59 50.80 45.90 42.72 40.40 38.60 37.14 35.92 33.17
13.0 56.22 52.32 47.27 43.99 41.61 39.75 38.25 36.99 34.16
13.5 57.83 53.82 48.63 45.26 42.80 40.89 39.35 38.06 35.14
14.0 59.43 55.31 49.98 46.51 43.98 42.02 40.44 39.11 36.12
14.5 61.02 56.78 51.31 47.75 45.16 43.15 41.51 40.15 37.08
15.0 69.59 58.25 52.63 48.98 46.32 44.26 42.58 41.19 38.03
15.5 64.15 59.70 53.94 50.20 47.47 45.36 43.64 42.21 38.98
16.0 65.69 61.13 55.24 51.41 48.62 46.45 44.70 43.23 39.92
16.5 67.23 62.56 56.53 52.61 49.75 47.54 45.74 44.24 40.85
17.0 68.75 63.98 57.81 53.80 50.88 48.61 46.77 45.24 41.78
17.5 70.26 65.38 59.08 54.98 52.00 49.68 47.80 46.23 42.70
18.0 71.76 66.78 60.34 56.15 53.11 50.74 48.82 47.22 43.61
19.0 74.73 69.54 62.84 58.48 55.31 52.84 50.84 49.17 45.41
20.0 77.66 72.27 65.30 60.77 57.47 54.91 52.84 51.10 47.19
21.0 80.55 74.96 67.74 63.04 59.62 56.96 54.81 53.01 48.95
22.0 83.41 77.63 70.14 65.28 61.73 58.98 56.75 54.89 50.69
23.0 86.24 80.26 72.52 67.49 63.83 60.98 58.68 56.75 52.41
24.0 89.04 82.86 74.87 69.68 65.90 62.96 60.58 58.59 54.11
25.0 91.81 85.44 77.20 71.84 67.95 64.92 62.46 60.41 55.79
Radius of Relative Stiffness

(Reference : Portland Cement Association)
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Rigid Pavement Requirements – LCN Conversion

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Rigid Pavement Requirements – LCN Conversion

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7-8-3 RADIUS OF RELATIVE STIFFNESS (Other values of E and ″L″)
The chart of section 7-8-1 Page 1 presents "L" –values based on Young's
Modulus (E) of 4,000,000 psi and Poisson's Ratio (µ) of 0.15.
For convenience in finding "L" values based on other values of E and µ,
the curves of section 7-8-4 are included.
For example, to find an "L" value based on an E of 3,000,000 psi, the "E"
factor of 0.931 is multiplied by the "L" value found in table of section
7-8-1 Page 1.
The effect of variations of µ on the "L" value is treated in a similar
manner.
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Radius of Relative Stiffness

7-8-4
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7-9 ACN/PCN REPORTING SYSTEM
To determine the ACN of an aircraft on flexible or rigid pavement, both the

aircraft gross weight and the subgrade strength must be known.
– A340-500 model :
– In the example shown in Section 7-9-1, Page 1, for an Aircraft Gross
Weight of 366.2 Tonnes (807,325 lbs) and medium subgrade strength
(code B), the ACN for the flexible pavement is 74.
– In the example shown in Section 7-9-2, Page 1, for the same Aircraft
Gross Weight and medium subgrade strength (code B), the ACN for the
rigid pavement is 69.
– A340-600 model :
– In the example shown in Section 7-9-1, Page 2, for an Aircraft Gross
Weight of 366.2 Tonnes (807,325 lbs) and medium subgrade strength
(code B), the ACN for the flexible pavement is 75.
– In the example shown in Section 7-9-2, Page 2, for the same Aircraft
Gross Weight and medium subgrade strength (code B), the ACN for the
rigid pavement is 70.
NOTE : An aircraft with an ACN equal to or less than the reported PCN can
operate on that pavement, subject to any limitation on the tire
pressure.
(Ref : ICAO Aerodrome Design Manual Part 3 Chapter 1 Second Edition
1983)
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Aircraft Classification Number - Rigid Pavement

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8-0 DERIVATIVE AIRPLANES
8-1 Possible Future Derivative Airplane
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8-1 POSSIBLE FUTURE DERIVATIVE AIRPLANES
All product line airplanes are studied for possible size changes that might
be required for fulfilling future airline needs. History has proved that
derivative airplanes of a given model can encompass both increases and
decreases in linear dimensions and weight.
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9-0 SCALED DRAWINGS
9-1 Scaled Drawing 1 in. = 32 ft.
9-4 Scaled Drawing 1 cm = 500 cm
9-5 Scaled Drawing 1 cm = 1000 cm
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Reference : F. AC Issue : Jan 03

REV. 02 – JAN 01/03

Complete re-issue to introduce clerical changes (manual logo, administrative

Description of technical changes :

SECTION PAGES(s) REASON FOR CHANGE

2-1-1 P 1 to P 3 : Added new weight variant characteristics

LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

CHAPTER/ C PAGES DATE CHAPTER/ C PAGES DATE

LEP R 1 TO 3 JAN 01/03 2-7-5 R 1 JAN 01/03

LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

CHAPTER/ C PAGES DATE CHAPTER/ C PAGES DATE

4-5-3 R 1 JAN 01/03 5-4-8 R 1 JAN 01/03

LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

CHAPTER/ C PAGES DATE CHAPTER/ C PAGES DATE

6-4-1 R 1 JAN 01/03 9-0 R 1 JAN 01/03

REV ISSUE DATE BY REV ISSUE DATE BY

2-0 AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION 1

3-0 AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE 1

4-0 GROUND MANEUVERING 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED)

4-6 Runway Holding Bay (Apron) 1

5-0 TERMINAL SERVICING 1

6-0 OPERATING CONDITIONS 1

7-0 PAVEMENT DATA 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED)

7-5-1 Flexible Pavement Requirements - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 1

8-0 DERIVATIVE AIRPLANES 1

9-0 SCALED DRAWINGS 1

The A340-500/600 AIRPLANE CHARACTERISTICS (AC) manual is issued to provide

This document conforms to NAS 3601.

Correspondence concerning this publication should be directed to :

Chapter 2 : AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION

Chapter 3 : AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE

This chapter indicates the aircraft performance.

Chapter 4 : GROUND MANEUVERING

This chapter provides the aircraft turning capability and maneuvering

Chapter 5 : TERMINAL SERVICING

Chapter 6 : OPERATING CONDITIONS

This chapter contains information on engines operation, safety precautions

Chapter 7 : PAVEMENT DATA

– landing gear foot print and static load,

Chapter 8 : DERIVATIVE AIRPLANES

Chapter 9 : SCALED DRAWINGS

This chapter contains different A340-500 and A340-600 scaled drawings.

2-0 AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION

2-1 General Airplane Characteristics

2-1-1 General Airplane Characteristics Data

2-2 General Airplane Dimensions

2-3 Ground Clearances

2-4 Interior Arrangements

2-4-1 Standard Three-Class Configuration

2-5 Passenger Compartment Cross-Section

2-5-1 Typical 6-Abreast Seat Configuration - First Class

2-5-2 Typical 6-Abreast Seat Configuration - Business Class

2-5-3 Typical 8-Abreast Seat Configuration - Economy Class

2-6 Lower Deck Cargo Compartments

2-6-1 Dimensions and Volumes

2-6-2 Loading Combinations

2-7 Door Clearances

2-7-1 Forward Passenger/Crew Doors

2-7-2 Mid Passenger/Crew Doors