A320 Neo Sharklet Entry Into Service 1 PDF

Sharklet Entry Into Service
Presented by
Jean-Paul POURTAU
A320neo & Sharklets projects manager
Customer Services - A320 Family Programme - SBS
A320 Family Regional Seminar
Content
1 Sharklet benefits
2 Technical & project highlights
3 Entry Into Service
4 Sharklet retrofit solutions
5 Summary
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Firm orders for Sharklets so far
Orders from 28 customers worldwide
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Sharklets reduce fuel burn

A320 Block fuel improvement
vs. current Wingtip fences
$275k Fuel burn
4%
fuel savings per reduction
year per aircraft
$150k
fuel savings per
3% year per aircraft
Attractive
2% savings
1%
0 1000 2000 3000
Sector length (nm)
3.5% fuel burn savings on long sectors
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Sharklets improve take-off performance

• If facing obstacles or climb limitations, Sharklets will increase take-
off weight by:
• Improving second segment performance Better
take-off
• Clearing more obstacles capability
Washington Corfu
Madeira
Kathmandu
Lanzarote
Quito
Canberra
Improved operational efficiency around the world
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Sharklets reduce engine maintenance costs
Reduce take-off thrust for

same take-off weight
Up to 4% additional take-off
derate
Longer Time on Wing
Engine DMC per FH - $
Reduced engine
maintenance cost
up to 4%
reduced thrust up to
2%
lower Lower
cost
Derate - % engine
DMC
Up to 2% reduction in engine maintenance costs

thanks to improved take-off performance
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Improved climb performance with Sharklets

Altitude (ft)
Higher
40000
600nm 530nm
optimum
altitude
38000
36000
34000
32000
30000
Sector profile
Higher initial cruise altitude
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Sharklets benefits summary
More
Fuel burn Attractive Lower CO2
reduction efficient
savings emissions
family
More Better Lower Higher

payload & take-off engine optimum
range capability DMC altitude
Sharklets increase A320 Family value
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Content
1 Sharklet
5 Summary
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Sharklets design
→Single piece design
→Multi-lug and tension bolt
→Innovative materials
→Lightning strikes protection
→New LED nav & strobe lights
Airbus design with state-of-the-art materials

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Sharklets design: new wing-sharklet join

Rib 27 (wing-side)
y
x
z
y
Rib 27A (sharklet-side)
Simple connection: tension bolts and barrel nuts; multi-lugs and pins
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Centre wing box changes
Changes
No changes
Changes without assembly jigs modification
Minor design changes for adapted centre wing box reinforcement (A319/A320)
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Wing changes (A320)

Covers: Stringers: Mid and Outer Rear Spars: Fixed Trailing Edge:
Skin thickness increase Increased Front spar Web thickness increase ~ 1mm Aileron Hinge bracket
outboard of Rib 11. height outboard of Rib 9 changes
Topskin material 7449 outboard of Flange changes outboard of Rib 25
Bottomskin material 2024HDT. Rib 11. New crack stopper outboard rib 24
Strip milling introduced in New btm
change area. material
2026.
y
Rib 11 Rib 27:
New large
x machined rib
concept
Introduction of
Fixed Leading Edge: support straps to
Bolting and rivet changes outboard of stringers
Slat 4
Ribs 12 to 26:
System penetrations maintained.
Thicker web features and taller stringer cut outs.
Larger cleats used to fit larger fasteners.
Front Spar: Systems Installation:

Front spar Web thickness increase ~1mm outboard of New looms for Sharklet, routed outside rib 27.
Rib 9 Centre Tank Vent Pipe Modified.
Flange changes outboard of Rib 23
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Computers updated for Sharklet
No sharklets capability - Std & P/N Sharklets capability - Std & P/N MOD Certif
ELAC B L94 3945128210 or B L96 3945128212 or 160015/P121 Nov 2012

3945129104 3945129106 27
SEC B’ 122 B372BBM0103 B’ 121 B372BBM0104 160014/P121 Nov 2012

25
FCDC 58 15370-1520 59 160051/P129 Oct 2012

77
FAC B 620 B397BAM0620 B 622 B397BAM0622 160011/P121 Nov 2012

26
FWF H2 F6 350E053021111 H2 F7 350E053021212 153741/P130 Dec2012

23
PDB G2831AAB03 G2831AAC01 160016/P121 Oct 2012

TAV 28
PDB PS4087592-902 or PS4087592-903 or 160017/P121 Oct 2012

HWL HNP53AD06-2002 HNP53AD06-2003 29
Software upgrade via software upload or OBRM

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Sharklet introduction – certification

• The Sharklet is certified through a significant major change
(classification according to EASA Part 21). The target date for the
official approval is end of November 2012 for A320.
• The sharklet doesn’t create any new model. For that reason, it
remains as part of the existing EASA TC.
• Schedule
2011 2012 2013 2014

1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q
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Sharklets and provisions ramp-up
Q2 2012 Q4 2012 Q4 2013 Q1 2014

Provisioned wings EIS 1st Sharklets certification, Provisioned Aircraft Sharklets available
Start of ramp-up EIS and start of ramp-up reach full production rate for all deliveries
2012 2013 2014

Provisions ramp-up
Sharklets ramp-up
From 2014, every A320 Family delivery can benefit from Sharklets
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Content
1 Sharklet benefits
5 Summary
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EIS preparation with Airlines

• Dedicated communication to every Operator delivered with
Sharklet
• Maintenance
• Technical Publications
• Ground Support Equipments
• Scheduled maintenance
• Structure Repair Manual (SRM)
• Flight Ops & Training

• Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) & Flight Crew manuals (FCOM)
• Perfo databases
• Configuration Deviation List (CDL)
• Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)
• Weight & Balance Manual (WBM)
• Training
• Others
• Spares support
• Transportation
• Supplier contract
→Provides detailed information
→ Allows tailored support to sharklet Operators
→ Very useful feedback gathered

EIS plan under deployment, reviewed with every sharklet Operator
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Tech Pubs
• Minor adaptations for reinforced Aircraft and sharklet Aircraft
• AMM
• Removal / Installation tasks (sharklet, nav and strobe lights)
• Trial performed on Aircraft (see dedicated slide) : AMM validated with minor adaptations
needed.
• Sharklet removal / installation duration: around 6 h (excluding sealant curing time)
• Inspections for Schedule maintenance
• No or minor update identified on Aircraft structure
• New tasks for Rib 27 and sharklet inspections.
• Other minor adaptations
• TSM: no impact identified to this date

• IPC: 80 items identified as modified further review on-going.
• ASM / AWM: 6 items identified( ATA 33) on-going.
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GSE
• 7 specific tools considered for Sharklet Removal / installation
Hoist – Sharklet - 98D57356715
Extractor - Lower Pins - 98D57304000
Grid - Nut Torque - 98D57304001
Collar - Aileron - 98D27104005
Protector - Manhole - 98F57004049
Protector - Sharklet - 98D57304003
Torque Tool - TBC Fuel LEL

measuring
tool*
+ Fuel LEL measuring device
* Picture given as illustration only
• No specific tools needed for lights

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GSE are planned available for loan and sales stock
AMM & GSE on Aircraft validation

• Maintenance trial performed 24-26 sept 2012 on Flight Test
Aircraft
• Sh arklet Removal/Installation
• Lights and PSU Removal/Installation
→ Final draft AMM and GSE final concept used
AMM & GSE validated with minor update needed (ongoing)

Sharklet removal / installation in less than one shift
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Scheduled Maintenance
• Reinforced a/c with WTF: no maintenance program change considered.
• Sharklet Aircraft: preliminary assessment done

• Minimum impact on existing inspection
• update of interval / threshold
• No new task except for sharklet
• New inspections on sharklet and RIB27
• RIB 27 lug inspection
• Sharklet inspection (borescope)
• Threshold/Interval considered: 12 YE / 12 YE
• MRBR/ALS part2 dossier under preparation for Certification

• Reviewed during A318 / A319 / A320 / A321 STRUCTURE
WORKING GROUP - SAFAM SWG MEETING 27
• 11th – 12th September 2012, Toulouse, France
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Minimum impact is targeted for sharklet Aircraft
SRM
• Complete revalidation of existing SRM is ongoing for both
reinforced Aircraft and Sharklet Aircraft
• Objective is to complete all SRM task revalidation by end 2013
• Outlook today indicated 65% temporary & ADL revalidated for Sharklet
Aircraft A320 EIS:
• Nose Fwd fuselage (s11/12), Fwd fuselage (s13/14), Aft fuselage (s18), Aft Tail cone
(s19.1), PAX doors, landing gear doors, belly fairings, VTP,THS, rudder, elevator, pylons
• SRM introduction includes Aircraft reinforcement and sharklet

modifications into repairs / ADL effectivity list.
• Repairs shown as not applicable would need RAS in case-by-case basis
• Sharklet device ADL/Repairs on-going:
• Metallic Leading Edge ADL (Scratches, Gouges, Abrasions, Corrosion and Dents)
• Lightning Strike damage
• Sharklet composite structure repairs
• Sharklet SRM coverage will be maintained vs current A320.
Same level of reparability vs current A320 family
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Impact Flight Ops & Training Domain

• AFM / FCOM:
• To be updated to reflect Perfo improvements
• Minor adaptation to reflect sharklet impact on systems
• WBM : no change for A320

possible minor changes on Weight and CG data for A319 or
A321
• MMEL:
• Update of perfo charts
• Possible update due to introduction of LAF (Load Alleviation Function)
• Maintenance & Flight training: Minor update (mainly on Familiarization
training)
• No impact on crew qualification – same type rating
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Impact Flight Ops & Training Domain - dispatch

• Dispatch after sharklet heavy damage (out of SRM and CDL scope)
• Ferry Flight with damaged sharklet removed and replaced by a complete
wingtip (modified wingtip compatible with reinforced wing).
• Benefit: Wingtip & fence can be transported in A320 Family. Sharklet can’t.
• Will be managed through AFM specific instructions. Targeted at 1Q13
• Perfo penalties under definition
→ Flight Tests to be completed by end Oct2012
• CDL : complete scope under review

• Available at 1st EIS: static discharger.
• Other CDL items under review: nav & strobe lights glazing's , PSU access
door
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Flight Ops : performance tools update

• Impact on performance applications
• PEP [Performance Program]
→ new version 5.2.1 with new performance Database
• FlySmart with Airbus (former LPC NG)
→ new version L3.2 with new performance Database
Pre-requisite: version L3.0 shall be already in service in the Airline
• Availability
• PEP 5.2.1 and PAADMIN 7.1 20 Nov 2012
• FlySmart with Airbus 10 Dec 2012
• with same performance database as AFM / pending AFM approval
A320 CFM (A320-216 & -214): 30 Nov 2012
A320 IAE (A320-232 & -233): 20 Dec 2012
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Spare & transportation

• Spare sharklets
• Two sets of sharklets planned to be available at EIS in Airbus to
support the fleet. One set in Singapore and one in Hamburg at EIS.
• Out of production secured

Parts that will be out of production after Aircraft reinforcement is standard in
production have been identified and secured for aftermarket (Airbus Material,
Logistics and Suppliers in Hamburg).
• Sharklet transportation
• Airworthy box defined
→ (H)1186mm X (W)1722mm x (L)4572mm
• Fits in A330/A340 and cargo

• Do not fit into A320 Family Aircraft
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Content
1 Sharklet benefits
5 Summary
Page 28

Sharklets for the A320 Family

Production line
New-build aircraft delivered with:
• Modified structure (centre wing box and wing)
• Required flight computers functionality
• Sharklets
Production retrofit
New-build aircraft delivered with modified structure
To be retrofitted post-delivery:
• Flight computers functionality
• Sharklets
In-service retrofit
Retrofit:
• Wing structure reinforcement
• Sharklets
• Flight computer functionality
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Sharklet “production” retrofit: Airbus solution
Production retrofit availability target : H1 2013
Page 30

Sharklet “in-service” retrofit: Airbus solution
In-service retrofit availability target : end 2013
Page 31

Sharklet in-service retrofit

Impact on the aircraft
9 Pre-requisites
(flight computers):
• FMGC
• SEC
• ELAC
• FAC
• FCDC
• FWC
Embodiment time : 10 days

Aircraft downtime : 15 days
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Content
1 Sharklet benefits
5 Summary
Page 33

Key messages
Q2 2012 Q4 2012 1H2013 1Q2014

Provisioned wings EIS 1st Sharklets certification, EIS and Retrofit solution for ProvisionedRetrofit solution for non
Start of ramp-up start of ramp-up Aircraft Provisioned Aircraft
2012 2013 2014

Provisions ramp-up
Sharklets ramp-up
EIS preparation with Airlines
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What are the different retrofit solutions for Sharklets?

Sharklet Entry Into Service

2 Technical & project highlights

3 Entry Into Service

4 Sharklet retrofit solutions

© AIRBUS S.A.S. All rights reserved. Confidential and proprietary document.

Firm orders for Sharklets so far

Orders from 28 customers worldwide

© AIRBUS S.A.S. All rights reserved. Confidential and proprietary document.

Sharklets reduce fuel burn

3.5% fuel burn savings on long sectors

© AIRBUS S.A.S. All rights reserved. Confidential and proprietary document.

Sharklets improve take-off performance

Improved operational efficiency around the world

© AIRBUS S.A.S. All rights reserved. Confidential and proprietary document.

Sharklets reduce engine maintenance costs

Reduce take-off thrust for

Up to 2% reduction in engine maintenance costs

© AIRBUS S.A.S. All rights reserved. Confidential and proprietary document.

Improved climb performance with Sharklets

Higher initial cruise altitude

© AIRBUS S.A.S. All rights reserved. Confidential and proprietary document.

Sharklets benefits summary

More Better Lower Higher

Sharklets increase A320 Family value

© AIRBUS S.A.S. All rights reserved. Confidential and proprietary document.

2 Technical & project highlights

3 Entry Into Service

4 Sharklet retrofit solutions

© AIRBUS S.A.S. All rights reserved. Confidential and proprietary document.

Airbus design with state-of-the-art materials

© AIRBUS S.A.S. All rights reserved. Confidential and proprietary document.

Sharklets design: new wing-sharklet join

Rib 27A (sharklet-side)

© AIRBUS S.A.S. All rights reserved. Confidential and proprietary document.

Centre wing box changes

© AIRBUS S.A.S. All rights reserved. Confidential and proprietary document.

Wing changes (A320)

Front Spar: Systems Installation:

© AIRBUS S.A.S. All rights reserved. Confidential and proprietary document.

Computers updated for Sharklet

ELAC B L94 3945128210 or B L96 3945128212 or 160015/P121 Nov 2012

SEC B’ 122 B372BBM0103 B’ 121 B372BBM0104 160014/P121 Nov 2012

FCDC 58 15370-1520 59 160051/P129 Oct 2012

FAC B 620 B397BAM0620 B 622 B397BAM0622 160011/P121 Nov 2012

FWF H2 F6 350E053021111 H2 F7 350E053021212 153741/P130 Dec2012

PDB G2831AAB03 G2831AAC01 160016/P121 Oct 2012

PDB PS4087592-902 or PS4087592-903 or 160017/P121 Oct 2012

Software upgrade via software upload or OBRM

© AIRBUS S.A.S. All rights reserved. Confidential and proprietary document.

Sharklet introduction – certification

2011 2012 2013 2014

© AIRBUS S.A.S. All rights reserved. Confidential and proprietary document.

Sharklets and provisions ramp-up

Q2 2012 Q4 2012 Q4 2013 Q1 2014

2012 2013 2014