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Description Location of Fuelling Points Bonding

Aircraft Fuelling
The Airbus lndustrie 4318,4319 and 4320 airliners
are short to medium haul commercial transports
powered by two CFM56-5 series or IAE V2500
Underwing fuelling -The normal location for this
coupling is near the leading edge of the starboard
wing at a mean height of 3.3 m (10 ft 10 in) above
When pressure fuelling, the bonding cable should be
connected to the stud on the rear of either the left or right-
hand landing gear strut. Bonding points are also provided
Data Sheet Number 37
series turbofans. ground level and 9.8 m (32 ft 2 in) from the fuselage adjacent to each overwing filler cap. lssue 1, September 2010
centre line. Alternatively, it may be installed in a
The 4320 with accommodation for 152 passengers
similar position in the port wing. Fuel Level lndicators
in a two class layout, was initially produced as the
100 Series early in 1988. Later that year it was Overwing fuelling -A fuelling receptacle is provided in Fuel tank levels may be checked manually using the
superceded by the 200 Series, which has a greater each wing at a distance of 5.2 m (17 ft) from the tip. magnetic fuel level indicators, five of which are fitted in
maximum take-off weight, greater fuel capacity, and
each wing tank and one in the centre tank, (the latter in
is distinguishable by the added wing-tip fences. Aircraft dimensions Metric lmperial models A320-200 and 4319 only).
The 4319 is a shortened version of the A320-200,
with the passenger carrying capacity reduced to
Overall fength - A32O-1O0 I -200 37.57m 123'3',
Fuelling
124. Overall length - 4319 / ACJ 33.84m 111'.0"
Overall length - 4318 31.45m 103',2" Underwing fuelling - Maximum fuelling rate is 1,000
The 4318 is a short-bodied version of the 4319,
litres/min (264 US gal/min) for the 4320-100 and 1,400
powered by either PW6000 or CFM56-58 engines. Wingspan (all models) 33.91m 111'3', litres/min (370 US gal/min) for the 4320-200 and 4319.
The Airbus Corporate Jetliner (ACJ) is a corporate Coupling Height (X) - Mean* 3.30m 10'10' A maximum pressure of 3.45 bar (50 psi) applies to all
version of the 4319 designed to seat up to 40 aircraft.
passengers. lt is also planned to make available Minimum clearance - A" 2.98m 9'9"
Overwing fuelling - No maximum flowrate is
corporate versions of both the 4320 and 4321. Minimum clearance - B* 3.30m 10'10" recommended.
A similar fuel system is employed in all of these
aircraft and the locations of the fuelling points are
identical.
* Coupling height and clearances indicated are approximate, and will vary
with fuel load, tyre inflatìon, and other factors affecting attitude.
Defuelling A¡rbus
The pressure fuelling coupling should be used for this
Fuel
Jet Fuel
purpose either by applying suction or using the fuel
system boost pumps. A3 18 lA3 19 I
FuelTank Capacities
Tank Vents
The fuel tank vents are located near each wing-tip. 4320
4318/4319/4320/ACJ
APU Exhaust
Litres US Gals
The auxiliary power unit is in the tailcone with a rearward
Port wing 7.804 2,062 facing exhaust.
Stbd wing 7.804 2,062
Centre Optional
8,250 2,179
Total 23,858 6,303

Note - Additional long range tanks may be fitted to

all models, generally each Additional CentreTank
(ACT) holds 2,900 litres (766 US Gals and
additional gauges are fitted to the refuel panel.

I Pressure Fuelling Coupling

f overwing Fuelling Point

V TankVent

f Fuel Level lndicators

I Fuelling Control Panel

X B
O APU Exhaust
A X Coupling height {see table)

All operations must be carried out'in accordance with JIG Guidelines.

@ Air BP Ltd 2010, lssue 1