A320 Enhanced

[artinop]

Hi all!

Could you explain me the new A320 enhanced's features? I heard that Airbus has made some modifications on ADIRS and braking system.

A few days ago, I noticed some A320-216. Once start up procedure was completed, both engines, I think automatically, increased thrust about 10% N1 and after 10 seconds they returned to IDLE. Could anyone explain the reason behind?

Thanks!

[CleanSpeed]

There's a new overhead panel for the ADIRS which removes the keypad that nobody ever used.

The Brakes are now completely 'brake-by-wire', with a Alternate Braking Control Unit to control pressure to the left & right sides if normal braking is lost. You can still have anti-skid commands if the BSCU is still working; if not, the pressure is automatically regulated to 1000psi.

The thrust increase (which can give the ground crew a shock if they've not encountered it before) happens with 'Tech Insert" engines. No idea why.

Of course, enhancements that we would have liked to see are missing: the seats are still bloody uncomfortable, the windshield wipers still comical and after a 3+ hour flight your feet will still be frozen solid. Ah well, it's a glamourous life, eh?

[PappyJ]

There's a new overhead panel for the ADIRS which removes the keypad that nobody ever used.

Not exactly. The keyboard has simply been moved to a place which is much more convenience (The MCDU).

Of course, enhancements that we would have liked to see are missing: ... and after a 3+ hour flight your feet will still be frozen solid. Ah well, it's a glamourous life, eh?

Foot warmers are still an available option.

[Tail-take-off]

Foot warmers are still an available option.

Indeed. but they don't keep your feet warm!

[loc22550]

And nose wheel steering supplied by the yellow hydraulic system (instead of the green).At least there is one case in Dual hydraulic failure(B+G) you still have the nose wheel steering.
Normal version doesn't due to the Green hydraulic cut off following the landing gear gravity extension (after a dual hydraulic failure).

[A-3TWENTY]

Of course, enhancements that we would have liked to see are missing: the seats are still bloody uncomfortable, the windshield wipers still comical and after a 3+ hour flight your feet will still be frozen solid. Ah well, it's a glamourous life, eh?


And what about the smell when someone goes to the bath??

[Zippy Monster]

Depending on your airline, it can help disguise the smell of the crew food...

[BIGBAD]

unfortunately the business meals on our flights smell like crap , but the toilets help disguise that smell...........

[LandASAP]

I also noticed that on the newer A319/A320 the engine thrust goes higher for some seconds after start-up. I would really like to know what the reason is. Maybe someone can help?

Greetings

[ElitePilot]

Has anyone noticed the new A320's calling "pitch pitch" in the flare even when well within limits? I think I read somewhere it is due to fast rate of change of pitch as opposed to risk of tailstrike.