AIRBUS A340-300: Airworthiness Flight Test Schedule

AIRBUS A340-300
AIRWORTHINESS FLIGHT TEST SCHEDULE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REVISION HIGHLIGHTS LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES INTRODUCTION FLIGHT TEST APPENDIX 1 THRUST RATING TABLES (FCOM Vol. 3 Section 3.05.06) APPENDIX 2 FLIGHT PROFILE APPENDIX 3 CREW BRIEFING FOR TEST FLIGHT
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LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES ALL PAGES REFLECT REVISION 00 DATED NOVEMBER 2005.
Page 1 3 5 7 9 11 Date Title Page NOVEMBER 2005 UAE GCAA Approval NOVEMBER 2005 Table of Contents NOVEMBER 2005 Revision Highlights NOVEMBER 2005 List of Effective Pages NOVEMBER 2005 Introduction NOVEMBER 2005 Page 13 14 A.1 A.5 Date Flight Information NOVEMBER 2005 Flight Test NOVEMBER 2005 Appendix 1 Thrust Rating Tables NOVEMBER 2005 Appendix 2 Flight Profile NOVEMBER 2005 Appendix 3 Crew Briefing for Test Flight NOVEMBER 2005
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INTRODUCTION This schedule is applicable only to A340-300 aircraft with CFMI CFM56-5C4 engines. It is based on the assumption that the everyday operation of the aircraft serves as a continuous check on the functioning of all normal services. On these test flights however, the crew is expected to monitor the behaviour of all equipment and report any unserviceable items. In addition to completing all the required tests in this schedule, any characteristic which is considered unsafe or undesireable must be recorded. The minimum flight crew for this test shall include a Technical Flight Test Engineer to coordinate the test programme and record the result of each test. The test should be carried out in the sequence as written. Altitude and conditions must be observed. This FTS is based on extracts of the Airbus Customer Acceptance Manual. The data contained in this schedule is correct at the time of writing, but might not be in agreement with subsequent Flight Manual amendements. In cases of conflict, the current Flight Manual supersedes, and both the Vice President Flight Operations Technical & Projects and the Vice President Engineering Quality Assurance must be notified of such conflicts. The crew of the aircraft must be familiar with the contents of this schedule before the flight. The crew conducting the test must have undergone the approved training and checked out as laid in the Emirates Flight Operations Manual and must be specifically approved by the Vice President Flight Operations Technical & Projects for airworthiness test flights on A340-300 aircraft. Except where otherwise indicated, the flight techniques are those associated with normal operations of the aircraft. Fuel symetry must be maintained. Each test procedure is contained within a titled table of three columns and numerous rows. Control activations are listed in the left or Action column; expected results, messages and lights are listed in the right or Response column. The third column is reserved for the check boxes. Action items are preceded with a !. For example: ! CLR ECAM to MEMO DOOR ! CAPT EFIS DMC: 3 The EFIS SWTG MEMO message appears The PFD 1 and the ND 1 displays remain valid Annotate the check boxes " as follows:
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for items checked satisfactorily for items not checked satisfactorily for items which are not applicable to a particular schedule, for any reason.
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LOADING AND CALCULATION OF WEIGHT Generally the flight test shall be conducted with 30 tonnes of fuel on board. The fuel distribution should be as per automatic refuelling distribution chart given in FCOM 2.01.30. The actual values shall be recorded. Where specific tests require the aircraft weight to be recorded, it shall be calculated from the fuel figures indicated in the ECAM. POST FLIGHT ACTION Note: A debriefing session between the flight test crew and a line maintenance engineer will take place. QA will be contactable, if required.
Complete a statement of defects, sign the Flight Test Certificate, and state clearly whether or not the aircraft needs to be reflown. The completed flight test report will be forwarded to the Vice President Engineering Quality Assurance for review before being placed in Technical Records.
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Pilot L Seat: Flight Test Engineer: Date: Times Chocks ON: Chocks OFF: Total (chocks to chocks): ZFW: FOB: TOW:
Pilot R Seat: Observer(s):
Landing: Takeoff: Total (airborne): ZFW C of G:
TOW C of G:
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FLIGHT PREPARATION APU START ! Perform the current APU Start Procedure
MANUAL ENGINE START When positioned for engine start: ! Set ECAM page BLEED ! APU bleed: ON ! ENG START: IGN START ! Chrono: start ! Set ECAM page: MEMO - DOOR ! Start engines following the current MANUAL ENGINE START procedure AFTER ENGINE START ! Perform the current AFTER ENGINE START procedures ! Arm passenger door slides ECAM DOOR page shows slides armed Engines started successfully The pack flow valve 1 and 2 close After about 30 sec elapsed: Pack flow valve 1 and 2 automatically open
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ELECTRICAL ! Set ECAM page: EL/AC Engine generators power respective AC bus Voltage is normal (114 V 4) Frequency is normal (400 Hz 5)
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BEFORE TAKEOFF Perform the current BEFORE TAKEOFF procedure, and prepare the aircraft for takeoff as follows: ENG POWER: TOGA FLAPS: 2 ACMS: PRINT ready
THRUST RATING VALIDITY CHECK ! Record: OAT Pressure alt QNH ________ ________ ________ ______ ______ WING A/I: ______ PACKS: When ready for takeoff: ! Record time: ! Table value: ________ UTC ________ The N1 target is equal to table N1 0.5% ! ECAM thrust target: ________
Bleed status: ENG A/I:
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THRUST ACQUISITION CHECK At 100 knots: ! Record the following engine parameters or ACMS REPORT <04> Eng 1 N1 EGT ______ ______ Eng 2 ______ ______ Eng 3 ______ ______ Eng 4 ______ ______ Actual N1 is equal to target N1 0.5% ECAM Target ______
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INITIAL CLIMB AUTOTHRUST SYSTEM At thrust reduction altitude: LVR CLB indication blinking on FMA ! Thrust lever to CLB gate THR CLB displayed on FMA
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Perform the current AFTER TAKEOFF procedure. Climb to FL310. AUTOTHROTTLE SYSTEM ! Accelerate to: 250 kt for record at 7000, or 300 kt for record at 11000 When passing 7000 or 11000: ! Record: TAT SAT Altitude IAS Table N1 ________ ________ ________ ________ ________
! Record the following engine parameters for CLB: Eng 1 N1 ______ Eng 2 ______ Eng 3 ______ Eng 4 ______ ECAM Target ______
Actual N1 is equal to target N1 0.5% N1 target is equal to table N1 0.5%
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CLIMB TO FL310 300 KTS ACM EFFICIENCY CHECK ! Set ECAM page BLEED ! Record pack and engine bleed parameters
C C
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HI LO
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Pack flow is around 12 oclock Pressure is 47 psi 5 Temperature is 200 C 20 (or 150 C 15 if hot day condition)
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A/C SYSTEMS MONITORING Select in turn all ECAM pages and check for no abnormal indication, recording as indicated. ! ENG ! EL/AC
GEN 1 ....... % ....... V ....... Hz GEN 2 ....... % ....... V ....... Hz GEN 3 ....... % ....... V ....... Hz GEN 4 ....... % ....... V ....... Hz
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! HYD GREEN ______ psi ! FUEL BLUE ______ psi YELLOW ______ psi 3000 psi 200
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CRUISE AT FL310 ENGINE PARAMETERS RECORD ! Stabilise at 310 kts ! Disengage Auto Thrust System ! Record: TAT ______ Eng 1 N1 EGT N2 FF Oil QTY Oil Press Oil Temp VIB N1 VIB N2 Nac Temp ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ Eng 2 ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ SAT ______ Eng 3 ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ SPEED ______ Eng 4 ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ Max 2.5 Max 4.3 ! Record the following parameters or ACMS REPORT <02>:
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AIRCRAFT TRIM ! Maintain speed 310 kts selected ! AP 1 or 2: ON ! HDG mode: ACTIVE ! Engine power: SYMMETRICAL ! Fuel on board (FOB): SYMMETRICAL Roll angle: _________ (max 0.4)
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Rudder trim on pedestal window: _________ (max 1.5) From ACMS REPORT <02>: ! Record: Rudder defl. ______ ! Inner aileron deflections: LH: ______ LH: ______ RH: ______ RH: ______ Max 1.0
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DESCENT STBY FUEL FEED ! All MAIN fuel pumps: OFF ! Maintain STBY pumps for some time ! All normal fuel pumps: normal The corresponding STBY pump operates Corresponding engine operates normally No LO PR on any STBY pump All STBY pumps stop
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APPROACH AND LANDING Set the aircraft systems in a normal landing configuration. Approach and land using normal procedures. Idle or full reverse may be used.
ENGINE REVERSE After landing and the reversers are commanded to deploy: The ECAM REV indication appears in amber then green The ECAM REV indication changes to amber then extinguishes
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! Stow reversers per normal procedure
Perform the current AFTER LANDING procedures
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VALIDATION FLIGHT ATTESTATION

Aircraft type: ___________ Registration: ___________ MSN: ___________
I CERTIFY that I have tested the above aircraft in accordance with this schedule. The following deficiencies and unsatisfactory features were revealed by the validation flight or noted at other times during the flight and I consider that those annotated "R" and / or "FT" should be dealt with as follows: (a) Those annotated "R" should be rectified prior to flight for hire or reward. (b) Those annotated "FT" should be re-assessed in flight following remedial action, before the defect can be considered to be rectified. Annotate R or FT as applicable
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Annotate R or FT as applicable
The above have been transcribed to Tech Log page no _______________, for rectification and clearance. Captain: ____________________ Signed: ____________________ Licence No: ____________________ Date: ____________________
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APPENDIX 1 THRUST RATING TABLES
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APPENDIX 3 CREW BRIEFING FOR TEST FLIGHT

Actual flight test times on the day are subject to change. Liaise through the Technical Flight Test Engineer (TFTE) for the aircraft status and for the stand on which the aircraft is parked. The TFTE will maintain contact with Engineering.
Flight Planning and Dispatch

The flight test is listed in the daily EK movement schedule, but prior to flight contact dispatch to confirm latest known time for departure and confirm ramp fuel figure and estimated burn. If possible, determine the aircrafts schedule after the test is complete and, where shorter supplemental tests are required, check that defuelling will not be required to preserve payload on the next commercial flight. Adjust the fuel figure as necessary to meet the flight test requirements. Predetermined test flight routes are filed with ATC, however ATC are supportive of other specific requests. The easiest way to fly the schedule is on radar vectors that extend as far as possible, followed usually by a turn in the opposite direction. The optimum area, subject to weather, is in the airspace bound by DXB/AUH/DOH as traffic is lighter than in the airspace slightly further north. The briefing package with flight plan, weather and Notams should be available at the normal crew dispatch location. Ensure that a correct GD is available. If possible, contact ATC directly prior to departure to advise of the intended profile.
General Flight Test Optimisation

Safety of the flight remains paramount. However, it is also important that the flight test is conducted as efficiently as possible to ensure flight time is kept to the minimum necessary. Some of the checks are sequenced in the schedule on an optimum basis but do not necessarily have to be tested in the schedule's specific order. Whenever low workload periods occur as a result of operational constraints, the crew should consider performing available items out of sequence. At all times during flight, the flight crew needs to maintain a good situational awareness particularly in relation to the aircrafts position from DXB. As a guideline, when commencing descent from FL 200 to FL 175, if the aircraft is approximately 70 NM from and proceeding to DUB (hard tune on RAD NAV), the remaining sequence will position the aircraft optimally for the approach phase, allowing a period for approach preparation.
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Liaise with Engineering to ensure that all required engineering actions required prior to the flight test have been carried out. Ensure that the cabin and galleys are secure, including the small trays in the coffee machines that, if unsecured, will detach with much noise during the take-off roll. Ensure the TFTE, and anyone else onboard, is ready prior to application of takeoff power. Anticipate aircraft response for a TOGA takeoff at light weights. Prior to commencing the approach phase, liaise with EK Ops and Engineering as well as DNATA for a parking stand. On landing, use full or idle reverse as appropriate. At the end of the detail, conduct a thorough briefing with the Line Engineer and ensure that the Tech Log entries are accurate and complete. In the event of any technical failure that may impact the C of A, EK Quality Assurance should be notified ASAP. If at any time during the flight an actual technical anomaly occurs, consider liaison with Engineering and discontinue the flight if necessary.
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APPENDIX 2 FLIGHT PROFILE

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