Airbus A330 User Manual

FLIGHT CREW TRAINING MANUAL
NORMAL OPERATIONS
CRUISE
02.070
JAN 09/07
ALTITUDE CONSIDERATIONS
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The MCDU PROG page displays:
.RECMAXFL
.OPTFL.
REC
MAX FL
REC MAX FL reflects the present engine and wing performance and does not
take into account the cost aspect. It provides a 0.3g buffet margin. If the crew
inserts a FL higher than REC MAX into the MCDU, it will be accepted only if it
provides a buffet margin greater than 0.2g. Otherwise, it will be rejected and the
message "CRZ ABOVE MAX FL" will appear on the MCDU scratchpad. Unless
there are overriding operational considerations, e.g. either to accept a cruise FL
higher than REC MAX or to be held significantly lower for a long period, REC
MAX should be considered as the upper cruise limit.
OPT
FL
OPT FL displayed on the MCDU is the cruise altitude for minimum cost when
ECON MACH is flown and should be followed whenever possible. It is important
to note that the OPT FL displayed on the PROG page is meaningful only if the
wind and temperature profile has been accurately entered. The crew should be
aware that flying at a level other than the OPT FL would adversely affect the trip
cost.
For each Mach number, there will be a different OPT FL. Should an FMGS
failure occur, the crew should refer to the FCOM or QRH to determine the OPT
FL. FCOM and QRH charts are only provided for four different Mach numbers.
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Airbus A330 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Airbus
Model	A330
Engines	2
Service Ceiling	12, 500 m (41, 000 ft)
Cockpit crew	2
Seating capacity	250-440
Range	7, 250–13, 430 km (3, 915–7, 250 nmi)
Engine Types	Rolls-Royce Trent 700, General Electric CF6, Pratt & Whitney PW4000
Wingspan	60.3 m (197 ft 10 in)
Cruise Speed	871 km/h (541 mph, 470 kn)
Maximum Takeoff Weight	233 t (514, 000 lb) - 242 t (534, 000 lb) (depending on variant)
Thrust	300–320 kN (67, 000–72, 000 lbf)
First Flight	2 November 1992
Passenger Capacity	257-440 (depending on variant and configuration)
Length	58.82–63.69 m (193.0–209.0 ft)