Wingspan Sharklet
117 ft 5 in
A320 Tailstrike Pitch
(L/G struts compressed)
11.7°
A321 Tailstrike Pitch
(L/G struts compressed)
9.7°
Maximum Certified Altitude
FL 398
Max Crosswind
(takeoff and landing)
38 knots
(gust included)
Max Tailwind for Takeoff
15 knots
Max Tailwind for Landing
10 knots
Max Speed for Windshield Wipers
230 kt
Max Taxi Speed
When the takeoff weight is higher than 167,550 lbs do not exceed 20 knots in a turn
APU Bleed Use with an HP Air Start Unit
The flight crew must not use bleed air from the APU and from an HP Air Start Unit at the same time, to prevent any adverse effect on the Bleed Air System.
PACK Use With LP Air Conditioning Unit
The flight crew must not use conditioned air from the PACKS and from an LP Air Conditioning unit at the same time, to prevent any adverse effect on the Air Conditioning system.
Minimum Use Height for Autopilot
after Takeoff
100’ AGL and at least 5 seconds after takeoff
Minimum Use Height for Autopilot
In approach with
F-GS, FINAL APP, V/S,
or FPA mode
250’ AGL
Minimum Use Height for Autopilot
Circling Approach
600’ AGL
Minimum Use Height for Autopilot
ILS approach when CAT 1 is displayed on the FMA
160’ AGL
Minimum Use Height for Autopilot
ILS approach with CAT 2 or CAT 3 displayed on the FMA
0’ AGL if autoland
Minimum Use Height for Autopilot
after a manual
Go-Around
100’ AGL
Minimum Use Height for Autopilot
all other phases
A320 …500’
A321 …900’
Minimum Use Height for Autopilot
AP or FD in OPEN DES or DES mode can be used in approach. However, the FCU altitude must be set at or above:
Highest of:
MDA or 500’ AGL for the A320
MDA or 900’ AGL for the A321
APU Start
After 3 cycles, wait 60 min before attempting 3 more cycles.
Takeoff and Go Around max EGT
A320 635° C
A321 650° C
A320neo 1,083° C
A321neo 1,083° C
5 minutes with 2 engines
10 minutes if engine out
MCT max temp
CEOs …….610° C
NEOs ……1,043° C
no time limit
Oil minimum starting temp
-40° C
Oil min temp before IDLE is exceeded
-10° C
