Diferences and Configuration

Airbus A320 Family Cabin Configuration and Differences Study Guide

CABIN CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW

• General Information: This training material covers the Airbus A320 Family cabin configurations. It is supplementary to official training tools. In case of discrepancies, the Operational Manual (OM) is the only official reference.

• Date: 24/09/2025.

• Scope: Includes differences training for the A310 and A320 fleets, focusing on attendant stations, emergency equipment, and cabin ready systems.

CABIN CREW ATTENDANT STATIONS

• Forward (FWD) Stations:

  • Wall-Mounted Single Seats (x2): Feature seat pan, backrest, seat belt, headrest, and adjacent emergency equipment.

  • FAP Handset: Located at the forward station for communication.

• Aft (AFT) Stations:

  • Wall-Mounted Double Seats: Located at the rear area.

  • Wall-Mounted Single Seat: Found on specific configurations.

  • Aft Swivel Seat: Installed in the center aisle, facing the cabin when deployed. Used to ensure cabin surveillance.

  • Variation: Aft area crew stations vary by aircraft in number, type, and facing direction.

CABIN READY AND ATTENDANT CONTROL PANELS (ACP)

• Cabin Ready Button: Integrated into the Flight Attendant Panel (FAP).

  • For landing, it functionalizes only during the final approach.

  • Backup Procedure: If the button is missing or inoperative (INOP), the handset is used: Press $CPT \rightarrow RESET \rightarrow CPT$ (wait $4\, \text{to}\, 5 \, \text{seconds}$ between button presses).

• Area Call Panel (ACP) Colors:

  • 3 Colors: Features $2 \, \text{Red lights}$ for both cabin crew and pilot calls.

  • 4 Colors: Features $1 \, \text{Red light}$ for pilot calls and $1 \, \text{Green light}$ for cabin crew calls.

  • Standard Colors: Amber (lavatory), Blue (passenger), Red (cockpit/crew).

CABIN CREW QUICK REFERENCE BOOK (CC-QRB)

• Purpose: The CC-QRB is the primary guide and most up-to-date resource for specific aircraft configurations.

• Availability:

  • Hard Copy: One located under each jumpseat on board.

  • Electronic (EFOS): Accessible via My Library > CC - Cabin Manuals A320F.

• Pre-flight Checks:

  • Cabin crew must follow the checklist thoroughly and never rely on memory.

  • Pink Items: Items marked in pink (e.g., jumpseat/harness, CC-QRB, P.A. system, emergency calls) must always be checked, even during a physical crew swap.

  • Placards: Items with an asterisk ($*$) require a placard. If a placard is missing for a visible piece of gear, it must be reported.

EMERGENCY EXIT SIGNS AND BRIEFINGS

• Pictogram Variations: Some aircraft use traditional Green Emergency Pictograms, while newer/specific aircraft may use text-based signs ($\text{"EXIT/SALIDA"}$, $\text{"EXIT/SORTIE"}$).

• Mandatory Passenger Briefing (OM-B 2.2.6.A): If an aircraft uses word-based signs instead of pictograms, additional briefing is required for passengers seated at overwing exits (OWE) to prevent confusion with the Safety Card.

• Briefing Content: Verify language, explain window operation, and specify the command "EVACUATE".

MAIN CABIN AREAS AND WEIGHT/BALANCE

• Passenger Distribution: Essential for aircraft balance and performance limits. The Captain may request moving passengers between zones.

• Configuration Zones:

  • 180Y (A320): OA (Rows $1-10$, $60 \, \text{pax}$), OB (Rows $11-20$, $60 \, \text{pax}$), OC (Rows $21-30$, $60 \, \text{pax}$).

  • 156Y (A319): OA (Rows $1-8$, $48 \, \text{pax}$), OB (Rows $9-17$, $54 \, \text{pax}$), OC (Rows $18-26$, $54 \, \text{pax}$).

  • 150Y (A319): OA (Rows $1-8$, $48 \, \text{pax}$), OB (Rows $9-19$, $54 \, \text{pax}$), OC (Rows $20-28$, $48 \, \text{pax}$).

AIRBUS A319 FLEET SPECIFICATIONS

• General Characteristics: CFM56-5B engines, range of $6900 \, \text{km}$.

• Configuration I (156Y): Enhanced FAP, 3-color ACP, single-lane door slides, dual-lane offwing slides. Min/Max crew: $2/4$ to $3/5$.

• Configuration II (156Y): Classical FAP with separate Cabin Ready button, 4-color ACP, single-lane wide door slides. Includes EVAC CMD functionality.

• Configuration III (150Y/138Y): Enhanced FAP, 4-color ACP, single-lane escape slides. Row counts vary ($28$ rows for $150Y$, $24$ rows for $138Y$).

AIRBUS A320 FLEET SPECIFICATIONS

• General Data: All models usually $180 \, \text{seats}$, utilizing CFM engines.

• Configuration I/IA/IB: Standard 180Y layout. Variations exist in ELT types (Fixed vs. Portable) and FAP types (Enhanced vs. Classic).

• Configuration II: Smaller aft galley (G3), Enhanced FAP, 4-color ACP.

• Configuration IV/V/VC: Distinction based on slide types.

  • Dual Lane Slide Raft: Found on Configuration IV-A and V-C.

  • Single Lane Escape Slide: Standard on Configuration V/VA/VB.

• ELT Types: Thales (KANNAD 406 AS) or Honeywell (RESCU 406) depending on the sub-configuration.