A-321 flap selection for tailstrike avoidance
 

Greetings..I'm doing some research into flap selection on the A-321 to minimise the chance of a tailstrike on landing. The apprach attitude is about 2.5 deg nose up with config. full and 4 to 5 deg. nose up with config. 3. Does anyone know of an airline that officially suggests or requires its' A-321's to land with config full when able to minimise the chance of a tailstike on landing? Any info greatly appreciated. Cropduster.

Hi Crop,

Conf Full is the preferred flap setting for landing (Lower Vapp speeds, shorter LDG dist compared to Conf 3, etc), and hence there is no need for an operator to suggest or highlight that a Conf Full landing must be made.

When operationally required, for example, when windshear conditions are anticipated during approach and/or landing, Conf 3 will be used for landing instead of Conf Full as per the FCOMs.

On a A321, a tailstrike will occur if the pitch attitude exceeds 11 degrees (9.5 degrees with the landing grar compressed). PNF will make a safety call out "PITCH PITCH" if the pitch angle reaches 7.5 degrees during the flare.

Crew awareness and diligence will avoid a tailstrike from occuring. This is usually highlighted by the operator and/or the manuals and hence a way used to avoid tailstrikes from occuring.

Note, SOPs do differ depending on the operator.

Hope this helps

K

Hi Kruntip...thanks for your reply. What I am actually looking for is any info of an operator who's SOP's mandate config full landings where appropriate in order to prevent a tailstrike. Cheers.

Hi there!

Just editted the above msg..... hope it helps.