Statistical Loads Data for the Airbus A-320 Aircraft in Commercial Operations
Abstract
The University of Dayton is supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) research on the structural integrity requirements for the U.S. commercial transport airplane fleet. The primary objective of this research is to develop new and improved methods and criteria for processing and presenting large commercial transport airplane flight and ground loads usage data. The scope of activities performed involves: (1) defining the service-related factors that affect the operational life of commercial aircraft; (2) designing an efficient software system to reduce, store, and process large quantities of optical quick-access recorder data; and (3) reducing, analyzing, and providing processed data in statistical formats that will enable the FAA to reassess existing certification criteria. Equally important, these new data will also enable the FAA, the aircraft manufacturers, and the airlines to better understand and control those factors that influence the structural integrity of commercial transport aircraft. Presented herein are Airbus A-320 aircraft operational usage data collected from 10,066 flights, representing 30,817 flight hours as recorded by a single U.S. airline operator. Statistical data are presented on the aircraft's usage, flight and ground loads data, and systems operational data. The data presented in this report will provide the user with information about the accelerations, speeds, altitudes, flight duration and distance, gross weights, speed brake/spoiler cycles, thrust reverser usage, and gust velocities encountered by the Airbus A-320 during actual operational usage.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA406060
Entities
People
- Daniel O. Tipps
- Donald A. Skinn
- John W. Rustenburg
Organizations
- University of Dayton