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PAVEMENT DATA
To aid in the interpolation between the discrete values shown, each aircraft configuration is shown
with a minimum range of five loads on the Main Landing Gear (MLG).
All curves on the charts represent data at a constant specified tire pressure with:
- The aircraft loaded to the Maximum Ramp Weight (MRW),
- The CG at its maximum permissible aft position.
Pavement requirements for commercial aircraft are derived from the static analysis of loads imposed
on the MLG struts.
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The Load Classification Number (LCN) curves are no longer provided in section 07-06-00 since the
LCN system for reporting pavement strength is obsolete, having been replaced by the ICAO
recommended ACN/PCN system in 1983.
For questions regarding the LCN system, contact Airbus.
The Airport Authority must decide on the method of pavement analysis and the results of their
evaluation shown as follows:
PCN
PAVEMENT SUBGRADE EVALUATION
TIRE PRESSURE CATEGORY
TYPE CATEGORY METHOD
R -- Rigid A -- High W -- No pressure limit T -- Technical
X -- High pressure limited to 1.75
F -- Flexible B -- Medium U -- Using Aircraft
MPa (254 psi)
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PCN
PAVEMENT SUBGRADE EVALUATION
TIRE PRESSURE CATEGORY
TYPE CATEGORY METHOD
Y -- Medium pressure limited to 1.25
C -- Low MPa (181 psi)
Z -- Low pressure limited to 0.5 MPa
D -- Ultra Low (73 psi)
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16.906 m
(55.465 ft)
7.590 m
(24.901 ft)
0.500 m
(1.640 ft)
0.927 m
(3.041 ft)
MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE
WEIGHT RAMP OF WEIGHT NOSE GEAR TIRE NOSE GEAR MAIN GEAR TIRE MAIN GEAR
TIRE TIRE
VARIANT WEIGHT ON MAIN SIZE PRESSURE SIZE PRESSURE
GEAR GROUP
A321100 83 400 kg 30x8.8R15 10.8 bar 1 270x455R22 13.6 bar
(183 875 lb) 95.7% (30x8.815) (157 psi) (49x1822) (197 psi)
WV000
A321100 83 400 kg 30x8.8R15 10.8 bar 1 270x455R22 13.6 bar
(183 875 lb) 95.7% (30x8.815) (157 psi) (49x1822) (197 psi)
WV002
A321100 85 400 kg 30x8.8R15 11 bar 1 270x455R22 13.9 bar
(188 275 lb) 95.7% (30x8.815) (160 psi) (49x1822) (202 psi)
WV003
A321100 78 400 kg 30x8.8R15 10.1 bar 1 270x455R22 12.8 bar
(172 850 lb) 95.7% (30x8.815) (146 psi) (49x1822) (186 psi)
WV004
A321100 83 400 kg 30x8.8R15 10.8 bar 1 270x455R22 13.6 bar
(183 875 lb) 95.7% (30x8.815) (157 psi) (49x1822) (197 psi)
WV005
A321100 78 400 kg 30x8.8R15 10.1 bar 1 270x455R22 12.8 bar
(172 850 lb) 95.7% (30x8.815) (146 psi) (49x1822) (186 psi)
WV006
A321100 80 400 kg 30x8.8R15 10.8 bar 1 270x455R22 13.6 bar
(177 250 lb) 95.7% (30x8.815) (157 psi) (49x1822) (197 psi)
WV007
A321100 89 400 kg 30x8.8R15 11.6 bar 1 270x455R22 14.6 bar
(197 100 lb) 94.9% (30x8.815) (168 psi) (49x1822) (212 psi)
WV008
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16.906 m
(55.465 ft)
7.590 m
(24.901 ft)
0.500 m
(1.640 ft)
0.927 m
(3.041 ft)
MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE
WEIGHT RAMP OF WEIGHT NOSE GEAR TIRE NOSE GEAR MAIN GEAR TIRE MAIN GEAR
TIRE TIRE
VARIANT WEIGHT ON MAIN SIZE PRESSURE SIZE PRESSURE
GEAR GROUP
A321200 89 400 kg 30x8.8R15 11.6 bar 1 270x455R22 14.6 bar
(197 100 lb) 95.5% (30x8.815) (168 psi) (49x1822) (212 psi)
WV000
A321200 93 400 kg 30x8.8R15 11.6 bar 1 270x455R22 15 bar
(205 900 lb) 95.3% (30x8.815) (168 psi) (49x1822) (218 psi)
WV001
A321200 89 400 kg 30x8.8R15 11.6 bar 1 270x455R22 14.6 bar
(197 100 lb) 95.5% (30x8.815) (168 psi) (49x1822) (212 psi)
WV002
A321200 91 400 kg 30x8.8R15 11.6 bar 1 270x455R22 15 bar
(201 500 lb) 95.4% (30x8.815) (168 psi) (49x1822) (218 psi)
WV003
A321200 87 400 kg 30x8.8R15 11.6 bar 1 270x455R22 14.6 bar
(192 675 lb) 95.7% (30x8.815) (168 psi) (49x1822) (212 psi)
WV004
A321200 85 400 kg 30x8.8R15 11 bar 1 270x455R22 13.9 bar
(188 275 lb) 95.2% (30x8.815) (160 psi) (49x1822) (202 psi)
WV005
A321200 83 400 kg 30x8.8R15 10.8 bar 1 270x455R22 13.6 bar
(183 875 lb) 95.4% (30x8.815) (157 psi) (49x1822) (197 psi)
WV006
A321200 83 400 kg 30x8.8R15 10.8 bar 1 270x455R22 13.6 bar
(183 875 lb) 95.4% (30x8.815) (157 psi) (49x1822) (197 psi)
WV007
A321200 80 400 kg 30x8.8R15 10.8 bar 1 270x455R22 13.6 bar
(177 250 lb) 95.6% (30x8.815) (157 psi) (49x1822) (197 psi)
WV008
A321200 78 400 kg 30x8.8R15 10.1 bar 1 270x455R22 12.8 bar
(172 850 lb) 95.5% (30x8.815) (146 psi) (49x1822) (186 psi)
WV009
A321200 85 400 kg 30x8.8R15 11 bar 1 270x455R22 13.9 bar
(188 275 lb) 95.2% (30x8.815) (160 psi) (49x1822) (202 psi)
WV010
A321200 93 900 kg 30x8.8R15 11.6 bar 1 270x455R22 15 bar
(207 025 lb) 95.2% (30x8.815) (168 psi) (49x1822) (218 psi)
WV011
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16.906 m
(55.465 ft)
7.590 m
(24.901 ft)
0.500 m
(1.640 ft)
0.927 m
(3.041 ft)
MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE
WEIGHT RAMP OF WEIGHT NOSE GEAR TIRE NOSE GEAR MAIN GEAR TIRE MAIN GEAR
TIRE TIRE
VARIANT WEIGHT ON MAIN SIZE PRESSURE SIZE PRESSURE
GEAR GROUP
A321NEO 89 400 kg 30x8.8R15 11.6 bar 1 270x455R22 14.6 bar
(197 100 lb) 95.5% (30x8.815) (168 psi) (49x1822) (212 psi)
WV050
A321NEO 89 400 kg 30x8.8R15 11.6 bar 1 270x455R22 14.6 bar
(197 100 lb) 95.5% (30x8.815) (168 psi) (49x1822) (212 psi)
WV051
A321NEO 93 900 kg 30x8.8R15 11.6 bar 1 270x455R22 15 bar
(207 025 lb) 95.2% (30x8.815) (168 psi) (49x1822) (218 psi)
WV052
A321NEO 93 900 kg 30x8.8R15 11.6 bar 1 270x455R22 15 bar
(207 025 lb) 95.2% (30x8.815) (168 psi) (49x1822) (218 psi)
WV053
A321NEO 80 400 kg 30x8.8R15 10.8 bar 1 270x455R22 13.6 bar
(177 250 lb) 95.4% (30x8.815) (157 psi) (49x1822) (197 psi)
WV070
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1 2 3 4 5 6
V(NG) V(MG) (PER STRUT) H (PER STRUT)
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MAXIMUM STATIC BRAKING STEADY BRAKING AT INSTANTANEOUS
WEIGHT STATIC LOAD AT STATIC LOAD AT
RAMP AT 10 ft/s AT 10 ft/s BRAKING
VARIANT FWD CG AFT CG
WEIGHT DECELERATION DECELERATION COEFFICIENT = 0.8
A321100 83 400 kg 8 570 kg 17.5 % 13 730 kg 39 910 kg 41 % 12 960 kg 31 920 kg
WV000 (183 875 lb) (18 900 lb) MAC (a) (30 275 lb) (87 975 lb) MAC (a) (28 575 lb) (70 375 lb)
WV006 (172 850 lb) (18 675 lb) MAC (a) (29 425 lb) (82 700 lb) MAC (a) (26 850 lb) (66 150 lb)
NOTE:
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V(NG) V(MG) (PER STRUT) H (PER STRUT)
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MAXIMUM STATIC BRAKING STEADY BRAKING AT INSTANTANEOUS
WEIGHT STATIC LOAD AT STATIC LOAD AT
(Sheet 1 of 2)
NOTE:
(a) LOADS CALCULATED USING AIRCRAFT AT MRW.
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A321200 85 400 kg 8 760 kg 17.5 % 14 030 kg 40 660 kg 39.1 % 13 270 kg 32 530 kg
(Sheet 2 of 2)
WV005 (188 275 lb) (19 325 lb) MAC (a) (30 925 lb) (89 625 lb) MAC (a) (29 250 lb) (71 700 lb)
NOTE:
(a) LOADS CALCULATED USING AIRCRAFT AT MRW.
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V(NG) V(MG) (PER STRUT) H (PER STRUT)
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WEIGHT STATIC LOAD AT STATIC LOAD AT
RAMP AT 10 ft/s AT 10 ft/s BRAKING
VARIANT FWD CG AFT CG
WEIGHT DECELERATION DECELERATION COEFFICIENT = 0.8
A321NEO 89 400 kg 8 680 kg 17.5 % 14 190 kg 42 700 kg 38.02 % 13 890 kg 34 160 kg
WV050 (197 100 lb) (19 150 lb) MAC (a) (31 275 lb) (94 150 lb) MAC (a) (30 625 lb) (75 325 lb)
NOTE:
(a) LOADS CALCULATED USING AIRCRAFT AT MRW.
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This section provides data about the landing gear loading on pavement.
The MLG loading on pavement graphs are given for the weight variants that produce (at the MRW
and maximum aft CG) the lowest MLG load and the highest MLG load for each type of aircraft.
Example, see FIGURE 7-4-0-991-014-A, calculation of the total weight on the MLG for:
- An aircraft with a MRW of 78 400 kg (172 850 lb),
- The aircraft gross weight is 60 000 kg (132 275 lb),
- A percentage of weight on the MLG of 95.7% (percentage of weight on the MLG at MRW and
maximum aft CG).
The total weight on the MLG group is 57 410 kg (126 575 lb).
NOTE : The CG in the figure title is the CG used for ACN/LCN calculation.
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80 80
CG FOR ACN
CALCULATION
41% MAC 170
75 MTOW 78 000 kg 75
70 MLW 70
WEIGHT ON MAIN LANDING GEAR (x 1 000 kg)
150
65 65
MZFW
60 60
(x 1 000 kg)
(x 1 000 lb)
130
55 55
120
50 50 110
45 45 100
LANDING 90
40 40
TAKE OFF
80
35 35
86 88 90 92 94 96 98 100
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80 80
CG FOR ACN
CALCULATION
41% MAC 170
75 MTOW 78 000 kg 75
70 70
WEIGHT ON MAIN LANDING GEAR (x 1 000 kg)
150
MLW
65 65
60 60
(x 1 000 kg)
(x 1 000 lb)
130
55 55
120
50 50 110
45 45 100
LANDING 90
40 40
TAKE OFF
80
35 35
86 88 90 92 94 96 98 100
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90 90
170
WEIGHT ON MAIN LANDING GEAR (x 1 000 kg)
75 75
MLW 160
(x 1 000 kg)
(x 1 000 lb)
65 65
140
MZFW
60 60
130
55 55
120
50 50 110
45 45 100
LANDING
90
40 TAKE OFF 40
80
35 35
86 88 90 92 94 96 98 100
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95 95 210
90 90 200
190
85 85
WEIGHT ON MAIN LANDING GEAR (x 1 000 kg)
(x 1 000 kg)
(x 1 000 lb)
70 70
150
65 65
140
60 MZFW 60
130
55 55 120
50 50 110
45 LANDING 45 100
TAKE OFF 90
40 40
80
35 35
86 88 90 92 94 96 98 100
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95 95 210
MTOW 93 500 kg
90 90 200
21.65% MAC
CG FOR ACN
CALCULATION
36.88% MAC 190
85 85
180
80 80
WEIGHT ON MAIN LANDING GEAR (x 1 000 kg)
170
75 MLW 75
(x 1 000 kg)
150
(x 1 000 lb)
65 65
MZFW 140
60 60
130
55 55 120
50 50 110
45 45 100
LANDING
90
40 TAKE OFF 40
80
35 35
86 88 90 92 94 96 98 100
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95 95 210
90 90 200
190
85 85
CG FOR ACN
WEIGHT ON MAIN LANDING GEAR (x 1 000 kg)
CALCULATION
39.71% MAC 180
80 80
MTOW 80 000 kg
170
(x 1 000 kg)
(x 1 000 lb)
70 MLW 70
150
65 65
140
60 60
130
MZFW
55 55 120
LANDING
50 50 110
TAKE OFF
45 45 100
90
40 40
80
35 35
86 88 90 92 94 96 98 100
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95 95 210
MTOW 93 500 kg
90 21.65% MAC 90 200
CG FOR ACN
CALCULATION 190
85 36.88% MAC 85
WEIGHT ON MAIN LANDING GEAR (x 1 000 kg)
180
80 80
MLW
170
(x 1 000 kg)
(x 1 000 lb)
70 70
150
65 65
MZFW 140
60 60
130
55 55 120
50 50 110
LANDING
45 45 100
TAKE OFF 90
40 40
80
35 35
86 88 90 92 94 96 98 100
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7-5-0 Flexible Pavement Requirements - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Design Method
Example, see FIGURE 7-5-0-991-014-A, calculation of the thickness of the flexible pavement for
MLG:
- An aircraft with a MRW of 78 400 kg (172 850 lb),
- A CBR value of 10,
- An annual departure level of 25 000,
- The load on one MLG of 30 000 kg (66 150 lb).
The required flexible pavement thickness is 56.4 cm (22 in).
NOTE : The CG in the figure title is the CG used for ACN calculation.
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3 6 10 15 20 30 40 60 80
MAXIMUM POSSIBLE
MAIN GEAR LOAD
AT MAXIMUM RAMP
WEIGHT AND AFT CG
ANNUAL DEPARTURES*
1 200
3 000
6 000
15 000
25 000
*20 YEAR PAVEMENT LIFE
3 6 10 15 20 30 40 60 80
(in)
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3 6 10 15 20 30 40 60 80
MAXIMUM POSSIBLE
MAIN GEAR LOAD
AT MAXIMUM RAMP
WEIGHT AND AFT CG
ANNUAL DEPARTURES*
1 200
3 000
6 000
15 000
25 000
*20 YEAR PAVEMENT LIFE
3 6 10 15 20 30 40 60 80
(in)
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3 6 10 15 20 30 40 60 80
MAXIMUM POSSIBLE
MAIN GEAR LOAD
AT MAXIMUM RAMP
WEIGHT AND AFT CG
ANNUAL DEPARTURES*
1 200
3 000
6 000
15 000
25 000
*20 YEAR PAVEMENT LIFE
3 6 10 15 20 30 40 60 80
(in)
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3 6 10 15 20 30 40 60 80
MAXIMUM POSSIBLE
MAIN GEAR LOAD
AT MAXIMUM RAMP
WEIGHT AND AFT CG
ANNUAL DEPARTURES*
1 200
3 000
6 000
15 000
25 000
*20 YEAR PAVEMENT LIFE
3 6 10 15 20 30 40 60 80
(in)
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3 6 10 15 20 30 40 60 80
MAXIMUM POSSIBLE
MAIN GEAR LOAD
AT MAXIMUM RAMP
WEIGHT AND AFT CG
ANNUAL DEPARTURES*
1 200
3 000
6 000
15 000
25 000
*20 YEAR PAVEMENT LIFE
3 6 10 15 20 30 40 60 80
(in)
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3 6 10 15 20 30 40 60 80
MAXIMUM POSSIBLE
MAIN GEAR LOAD
AT MAXIMUM RAMP
WEIGHT AND AFT CG
ANNUAL DEPARTURES*
1 200
3 000
6 000
15 000
25 000
*20 YEAR PAVEMENT LIFE
3 6 10 15 20 30 40 60 80
(in)
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Example, see FIGURE 7-7-0-991-016-A, calculation of the thickness of the rigid pavement for the
MLG:
- An aircraft with a MRW of 78 400 kg (172 850 lb),
- A k value of 80 MN/m3 (300 lbf/in3),
- A permitted working stress of 31.64 kg/cm2 (450 lb/in2),
- The load on one MLG is 30 000 kg (66 150 lb).
The required rigid pavement thickness is 249 mm (10 in).
NOTE : The CG in the figure title is the CG used for ACN calculation.
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14 1 000 70
MAXIMUM POSSIBLE
34 MAIN GEAR LOAD AT
MAXIMUM RAMP
13 WEIGHT AND AFT CG 900
32 60
12 800
30
50
28 11 700
(kg/cm)
26
(lb/in)
(cm)
(in)
10 600
WEIGHT ON ONE
MAIN LANDING GEAR 40
24 37 510 kg (82 700 lb)
35 000 kg (77 150 lb)
9 30 000 kg (66 150 lb) 500
25 000 kg (55 125 lb)
22 20 000 kg (44 100 lb)
30
8 400
20
18
7 300
20
k = 20 MN/m
k = 40 MN/m
16 k = 80 MN/m
k = 150 MN/m
6 200
NOTE: REFERENCE:
THE VALUES OBTAINED BY USING "DESIGN OF CONCRETE AIRPORT
THE MAXIMUM LOAD REFERENCE PAVEMENTS" AND "COMPUTER
LINE AND ANY VALUES FOR k ARE PROGRAM FOR AIRPORT
EXACT. PAVEMENT DESIGN PROGRAM
FOR LOADS LESS THAN MAXIMUM, PDILB" PORTLAND CEMENT
THE CURVES ARE EXACT FOR k = ASSOCIATION.
80 MN/m BUT DEVIATE SLIGHTLY
FOR ANY OTHER VALUES OF k.
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MAXIMUM POSSIBLE
MAIN GEAR LOAD AT
MAXIMUM RAMP
34 WEIGHT AND AFT CG
13 900
32 60
12 800
30
50
28 11 700
(kg/cm)
26
(lb/in)
(cm)
(in)
10 600
WEIGHT ON ONE
MAIN LANDING GEAR 40
24 42 435 kg (93 550 lb)
35 000 kg (77 150 lb)
9 30 000 kg (66 150 lb) 500
25 000 kg (55 125 lb)
22 20 000 kg (44 100 lb)
30
8 400
20
18
7 300
20
k = 20 MN/m
k = 40 MN/m
16 k = 80 MN/m
k = 150 MN/m
6 200
NOTE: REFERENCE:
THE VALUES OBTAINED BY USING "DESIGN OF CONCRETE AIRPORT
THE MAXIMUM LOAD REFERENCE PAVEMENTS" AND "COMPUTER
LINE AND ANY VALUES FOR k ARE PROGRAM FOR AIRPORT
EXACT. PAVEMENT DESIGN PROGRAM
FOR LOADS LESS THAN MAXIMUM, PDILB" PORTLAND CEMENT
THE CURVES ARE EXACT FOR k = ASSOCIATION.
80 MN/m BUT DEVIATE SLIGHTLY
FOR ANY OTHER VALUES OF k.
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38 15 900
k = 20 MN/m
k = 40 MN/m 60
k = 80 MN/m
36 k = 150 MN/m
14 MAXIMUM POSSIBLE 800
MAIN GEAR LOAD AT
MAXIMUM RAMP
WEIGHT AND AFT CG
34
50
13 700
32
12 600
30
40
(kg/cm)
(lb/in)
(cm)
(in)
28 11 500
26 30
10 400
24
9 300
20
22
WEIGHT ON ONE
8 MAIN LANDING GEAR 200
37 420 kg (82 500 lb)
20
35 000 kg (77 150 lb)
30 000 kg (66 150 lb)
25 000 kg (55 125 lb) 10
18 20 000 kg (44 100 lb)
7 100
NOTE: REFERENCE:
THE VALUES OBTAINED BY USING "DESIGN OF CONCRETE AIRPORT
THE MAXIMUM LOAD REFERENCE PAVEMENTS" AND "COMPUTER
LINE AND ANY VALUES FOR k ARE PROGRAM FOR AIRPORT
EXACT. PAVEMENT DESIGN PROGRAM
FOR LOADS LESS THAN MAXIMUM, PDILB" PORTLAND CEMENT
THE CURVES ARE EXACT FOR k = ASSOCIATION.
80 MN/m BUT DEVIATE SLIGHTLY
FOR ANY OTHER VALUES OF k.
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14 1 000 70
MAXIMUM POSSIBLE
MAIN GEAR LOAD AT
34 MAXIMUM RAMP
WEIGHT AND AFT CG
13 900
32 60
12 800
30
50
28 11 700
(kg/cm)
26
(lb/in)
(cm)
(in)
10 600
WEIGHT ON ONE
MAIN LANDING GEAR 40
24 44 715 kg (98 575 lb)
35 000 kg (77 150 lb)
9 30 000 kg (66 150 lb) 500
25 000 kg (55 125 lb)
22 20 000 kg (44 100 lb)
30
8 400
20
18
7 300
20
k = 20 MN/m
k = 40 MN/m
16 k = 80 MN/m
k = 150 MN/m
6 200
NOTE: REFERENCE:
THE VALUES OBTAINED BY USING "DESIGN OF CONCRETE AIRPORT
THE MAXIMUM LOAD REFERENCE PAVEMENTS" AND "COMPUTER
LINE AND ANY VALUES FOR k ARE PROGRAM FOR AIRPORT
EXACT. PAVEMENT DESIGN PROGRAM
FOR LOADS LESS THAN MAXIMUM, PDILB" PORTLAND CEMENT
THE CURVES ARE EXACT FOR k = ASSOCIATION.
80 MN/m BUT DEVIATE SLIGHTLY
FOR ANY OTHER VALUES OF k.
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38 15 900
k = 20 MN/m 60
k = 40 MN/m
k = 80 MN/m
36 k = 150 MN/m
14 800
34 MAXIMUM POSSIBLE
MAIN GEAR LOAD 50
13 AT MAXIMUM RAMP 700
WEIGHT AND AFT CG
32
12 600
30 40
(kg/cm)
(lb/in)
(cm)
(in)
28 11 500
26 30
10 400
24
9 300
20
22
WEIGHT ON ONE MAIN
LANDING GEAR
8 38 340 kg (84 525 lb) 200
20 35 000 kg (77 150 lb)
30 000 kg (66 150 lb)
25 000 kg (55 125 lb)
20 000 kg (44 100 lb) 10
18 7 100
NOTE: REFERENCE:
THE VALUES OBTAINED BY USING "DESIGN OF CONCRETE AIRPORT
THE MAXIMUM LOAD REFERENCE PAVEMENTS" AND "COMPUTER
LINE AND ANY VALUES FOR k ARE PROGRAM FOR AIRPORT
EXACT. PAVEMENT DESIGN PROGRAM
FOR LOADS LESS THAN MAXIMUM, PDILB" PORTLAND CEMENT
THE CURVES ARE EXACT FOR k = ASSOCIATION.
80 MN/m BUT DEVIATE SLIGHTLY
FOR ANY OTHER VALUES OF k.
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14 1 000 70
MAXIMUM POSSIBLE
MAIN GEAR LOAD AT
MAXIMUM RAMP
34 WEIGHT AND AFT CG
13 900
32 60
12 800
30
50
28 11 700
(kg/cm)
26
(lb/in)
(cm)
(in)
10 600
WEIGHT ON ONE
MAIN LANDING GEAR 40
24 44 715 kg (98 575 lb)
35 000 kg (77 150 lb)
9 30 000 kg (66 150 lb) 500
25 000 kg (55 125 lb)
22 20 000 kg (44 100 lb)
30
8 400
20
18
7 300
20
k = 20 MN/m
k = 40 MN/m
16 k = 80 MN/m
k = 150 MN/m
6 200
NOTE: REFERENCE:
THE VALUES OBTAINED BY USING "DESIGN OF CONCRETE AIRPORT
THE MAXIMUM LOAD REFERENCE PAVEMENTS" AND "COMPUTER
LINE AND ANY VALUES FOR k ARE PROGRAM FOR AIRPORT
EXACT. PAVEMENT DESIGN PROGRAM
FOR LOADS LESS THAN MAXIMUM, PDILB" PORTLAND CEMENT
THE CURVES ARE EXACT FOR k = ASSOCIATION.
80 MN/m BUT DEVIATE SLIGHTLY
FOR ANY OTHER VALUES OF k.
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NOTE : An aircraft with an ACN equal to or less than the reported PCN can operate on that
pavement, subject to any limitation on the tire pressure.
(Ref: ICAO Aerodrome Design Manual, Part 3, Chapter 1, Second Edition 1983).
Example, see FIGURE 7-9-0-991-020-A (sheet 1), calculation of the ACN for flexible pavement for:
- An aircraft with a MRW of 78 400 kg (172 850 lb),
- An aircraft gross weight of 65 000 kg (143 300 lb),
- A low subgrade strength (code C).
The ACN for flexible pavement is 38.
Example, see FIGURE 7-9-0-991-020-A (sheet 2), calculation of the ACN for rigid pavement for:
- An aircraft with a MRW of 78 400 kg (172 850 lb),
- An aircraft gross weight of 65 000 kg (143 300 lb),
- A medium subgrade strength (code B).
The ACN for rigid pavement is 40.
2. Aircraft Classification Number - ACN table
The tables in FIGURE 7-9-0-991-019-A, FIGURE 7-9-0-991-022-A and FIGURE 7-9-0-991-025-A
provide ACN data in tabular format similar to the one used by ICAO in the Aerodrome Design
Manual Part 3, Pavements - Edition 1983 for all the operational weight variants of the aircraft.
As an approximation, use a linear interpolation in order to get the ACN at the required operating
weight using the following equation:
- ACN = ACN min + (ACN max - ACN min) x (Operating weight - 47 000 kg)/(MRW - 47 000
kg)
As an approximation, also use a linear interpolation in order to get the aircraft weight at the
pavement PCN using the following equation:
- Operating weight = 47 000 kg + (MRW - 47 000 kg) x (PCN - ACN min)/(ACN max - ACN
min)
With ACN max: ACN calculated at the MRW in the table and with ACN min: ACN calculated at 47
000 kg.
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C CBR 6 (LOW)
50 B CBR 10 (MEDIUM)
A CBR 15 (HIGH)
45
40
35
7-9-0
30
25
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15
35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80
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55 SUBGRADE STRENGTH
D k = 20 MN/m (ULTRA LOW)
AIRCRAFT CLASSIFICATION NUMBER (ACN)
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50 B k = 80 MN/m (MEDIUM)
A k = 150 MN/m (HIGH)
45
40
35
7-9-0
30
25
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15
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55 C CBR 6 (LOW)
B CBR 10 (MEDIUM)
A CBR 15 (HIGH)
50
45
40
7-9-0
35
30
25
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15
35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90
(x 1 000 kg)
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D k = 20 MN/m (ULTRA LOW)
AIRCRAFT CLASSIFICATION NUMBER (ACN)
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55 C k = 40 MN/m (LOW)
B k = 80 MN/m (MEDIUM)
A k = 150 MN/m (HIGH)
50
45
40
7-9-0
35
30
25
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15
35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90
(x 1 000 kg)
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C CBR 6 (LOW)
50 B CBR 10 (MEDIUM)
A CBR 15 (HIGH)
45
40
35
7-9-0
30
25
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20
15
35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80
(x 1 000 kg)
AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT
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55 SUBGRADE STRENGTH
D k = 20 MN/m (ULTRA LOW)
AIRCRAFT CLASSIFICATION NUMBER (ACN)
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C k = 40 MN/m (LOW)
50 B k = 80 MN/m (MEDIUM)
A k = 150 MN/m (HIGH)
45
40
35
7-9-0
30
25
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15
35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80
(x 1 000 kg)
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60 C CBR 6 (LOW)
B CBR 10 (MEDIUM)
55 A CBR 15 (HIGH)
50
45
40
7-9-0
35
30
25
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20
15
35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95
(x 1 000 kg)
AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT
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SUBGRADE STRENGTH
D k = 20 MN/m (ULTRA LOW)
AIRCRAFT CLASSIFICATION NUMBER (ACN)
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60 C k = 40 MN/m (LOW)
B k = 80 MN/m (MEDIUM)
55 A k = 150 MN/m (HIGH)
50
45
40
7-9-0
35
30
25
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20
15
35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95
(x 1 000 kg)
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C CBR 6 (LOW)
50 B CBR 10 (MEDIUM)
A CBR 15 (HIGH)
45
40
35
7-9-0
30
25
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20
15
35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85
(x 1 000 kg)
AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT
May 01/17
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55 SUBGRADE STRENGTH
D k = 20 MN/m (ULTRA LOW)
AIRCRAFT CLASSIFICATION NUMBER (ACN)
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C k = 40 MN/m (LOW)
50 B k = 80 MN/m (MEDIUM)
A k = 150 MN/m (HIGH)
45
40
35
7-9-0
30
25
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20
15
35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85
(x 1 000 kg)
AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT
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60
C CBR 6 (LOW)
B CBR 10 (MEDIUM)
55 A CBR 15 (HIGH)
50
45
40
7-9-0
35
30
25
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20
15
35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95
(x 1 000 kg)
AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT
May 01/17
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65
SUBGRADE STRENGTH
AIRCRAFT CLASSIFICATION NUMBER (ACN)
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60
C k = 40 MN/m (LOW)
B k = 80 MN/m (MEDIUM)
55 A k = 150 MN/m (HIGH)
50
45
40
7-9-0
35
30
25
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20
15
35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95
(x 1 000 kg)
AIRCRAFT GROSS WEIGHT
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SCALED DRAWINGS
NOTE : When printing this drawing, make sure to adjust for proper scaling.
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15
40
10
METERS
20 30
FEET
5
10
0
FEET
0 10 20 30 40 50
0 5 10 15
METERS
NOTE: WHEN PRINTING THIS DRAWING, MAKE SURE TO ADJUST FOR PROPER SCALING.
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Scaled Drawing
FIGURE-8-0-0-991-004-A01
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50
15
40
10
METERS
20 30
FEET
5
10
0
FEET
0 10 20 30 40 50
0 5 10 15
METERS
NOTE:
WHEN PRINTING THIS DRAWING, MAKE SURE TO ADJUST FOR PROPER SCALING.
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FIGURE-8-0-0-991-007-A01
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MAY 2016
/
N_AC_100000_1_0430101_01_03
Front Page
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-043-A01
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FR66
C
FR65
B
FR66
B
FR64
FR66
FR64
ELT ANTENNA
C
ELT
AFR65
BAT2
FR24
BAT1
A
Z120
FR1
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Wheel/Brake Overheat
Wheel Safety Area (Sheet 1 of 2)
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-045-A01
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Wheel/Brake Overheat
Recommendations (Sheet 2 of 2)
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-045-A01
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AFRP + CFRP
N_AC_100000_1_0460101_01_00
Composite Materials
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-046-A01
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B
B
A
A
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FWD EMERGENCY ESCAPE SLIDE
3
N_AC_100000_1_0480101_01_02
NOTE:
May 01/17
LH SHOWN, RH SYMMETRICAL.
DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE.
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198CB
134AR /154AR
N_AC_100000_1_0500101_01_00
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C D
E
FIGURE-10-0-0-991-051-A01
FLT INT
EXT PWR
108VU
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Control Panels
A
COMMERCIAL BAT 1 1 BAT 2 BAT 2 35VU 22VU
DC BUS 1 DC BUS 2 CARGO
HOT AIR AFT ISOL VALVE
FAULT FAULT
AC ESS FEED
OFF V OFF OFF V FAULT FAULT
E E
10-0-0
DISCH DISCH
VENTILATION
B BLOWER
FAULT
OVRD
A
U
T
EXTRACT
FAULT
OVRD
A
U
T
CAB FANS
OFF
O O
ANTI ICE PROBE/WINDOW CABIN PRESS 25VU
ENG
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HEAT 1
MAIN START
2
A UP A
FAULT FAULT FAULT U FAULT U
ON ON ON ON T ON T
O O
ON ON ON
ON
D E
C
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A
315AL
A
316AR
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VT AP HT D4 C3 C2 F2 D3 BF1 D2 F1 C1 D1 CP1
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F4 F3
10-0-0
FROM THE CENTER OF THE DOOR SILL AND FROM FLOOR LEVEL.
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