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General| Manufacturer | Airbus |
|---|---|
| Model | A340-300 |
| Type | Wide-body jet airliner |
| Cockpit Crew | 2 |
| Length | 63.69 m (208 ft 11 in) |
| Wingspan | 60.3 m (197 ft 10 in) |
| Service Ceiling | 12, 500 m (41, 000 ft) |
| Engines | 4 × CFM International CFM56-5C |
| Seating Capacity | 295 (3-class) |
| Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) | 276, 500 kg (609, 600 lb) |
| Maximum Landing Weight | 190, 000 kg |
| Cruising Speed | Mach 0.82 (871 km/h, 541 mph) |
| Maximum Speed | Mach 0.86 (913 km/h, 567 mph) |
| Range | 13, 700 km |
| Thrust per Engine | 151 kN |
| Operating Empty Weight | 129, 000 kg (284, 000 lb) |
Presents key performance and technical specifications for A340-200 and A340-300 models.
Details key specifications related to aircraft design, including weights and speeds.
Details the various weight limitations for the aircraft.
Describes the placement and features of the sidestick controllers and associated armrests.
Explains how sidestick movements translate into aircraft trajectory commands and the precision involved.
Lists the sources of electrical power generation for the aircraft.
Explains the AC and DC distribution networks under normal operating conditions.
Describes how the electrical distribution system behaves during generator or TR failures.
Outlines the safeguards designed to protect against flight control failures.
Explains the pitch control mechanisms, including elevators and THS, and their operation.
Describes the roll control functions provided by ailerons and spoilers, including their operation and limitations.
Explains the yaw control mechanisms, rudder operation, and yaw damper functions.
Presents a schematic of the slats/flaps control system.
Describes the high-lift control system, including slats, flaps, and their associated components.
Shows a simplified diagram of the flight control system interfaces for slats and flaps.
Introduces the concept of control laws (Normal, Alternate, Direct) and mechanical back-up.
Lists main operational aspects and benefits of Normal Law.
Explains the protections provided by Normal Law, preventing pilot input exceeding limits.
Details the design aim and load factor limitations for protection.
Outlines design aims, principles, and results of high-speed protection.
Explains the principle and results of AOA protection.
Details design aims and results for pitch attitude protection.
Explains bank angle protection limits and triggers.
Explains the mechanical back-up system for longitudinal and lateral control during electrical power loss.
Details the normal, alternate, and parking brake systems, including the BSCU functions.
Explains the operating principles of the antiskid and autobrake systems.
Describes the automatic control and monitoring of the fuel system by the FCMS.
Details how engines receive fuel, including normal and emergency configurations and crossfeed operations.
Describes normal operations, indications, and abnormal operations of the fuel system.
Introduces the Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system and its functions.
Explains the FADEC-based thrust control system and thrust selection methods.
Shows the FMGS crew interface, including FCU, PFDs, NDs, and MCDUs.
Describes the integration of the FMGS with AFS/FMS, providing flight management and guidance functions.
Details the crew interface components of the FMGS, including MCDUs, FCU, and thrust levers.
Outlines the general functions of the Automatic Flight System, including guidance, autothrust, flight envelope, and management.
Shows the layout and function of the Flight Control Unit (FCU).
Lists available AP/FD guidance modes (Lateral, Vertical, Speed) and their engagement methods.
Explains how the aircraft operates in selected and managed guidance modes.
Explains the interaction between AP/FD pitch modes and Autothrust modes.
Details SPD/MACH managed and selected modes and their interaction with AP/FD and A/THR.
Illustrates the states of the Autothrust (A/THR) system: armed, active, or deactivated.
Describes the main features of the A/THR system, its integration with FADEC and FMGC.
Explains the mechanization of A/THR during Takeoff, Cruise, Approach, and Go Around phases.
Describes flight envelope protection, including speed computation and alpha-floor signal.
Details position computation methods and navigation mode selection for lateral guidance.
Covers aircraft position determination, flight plan definition, and revision procedures.
Details flight plan optimization, performance predictions, and advisory functions.
Explains the vertical profile of the flight plan through Takeoff, Climb, Cruise, Descent, and Approach phases.
Describes the air conditioning process, including fresh air, cabin air, hot bleed air, and trim air systems.
Explains the pneumatic system, its monitoring by BMC, and leak detection.
Shows the cabin pressure control system schematic and associated displays.
Explains the automatic pressurization control system, dual systems, and manual backup modes.
Provides a table defining audible warnings, their conditions, duration, and silencing methods.
Shows how ECAM displays failure indications and corrective actions.
Explains the functions of the FWS, including warning classification, failure categorization, and attention-getters.
