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Airbus A320, Hydraulic System

Airbus A320 Hydraulic System Explained: Green, Blue, Yellow, PTU & RAT

Posted on by James Dean
Airbus A320 aircraft at sunset with title overlay explaining the Green, Blue and Yellow hydraulic systems, PTU and RAT.
16
Oct

The Airbus A320 hydraulic system consists of three independent hydraulic circuits operating at a nominal pressure of 3,000 psi. Understanding how the Green, Blue and Yellow systems work, how hydraulic power is distributed, and how the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) and Ram Air Turbine (RAT) provide redundancy is essential knowledge for A320 pilots, type-rating students […]

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Airbus A320, Braking System

Airbus A320 Landing Gear & Braking System – BSCU Logic & Alternate Modes

Posted on by James Dean
Airbus A320 parked on the ramp showing the CFM56 engine, right wing, and main landing gear with storm clouds in the background.
18
Nov

The A320 braking system provides reliable braking performance, which is essential for any transport-category aircraft. Engineered to deliver predictable, safe stopping on every landing and rejected takeoff, the Airbus A320 braking system utilizes a multi-layered architecture built around carbon brakes, dual hydraulic sources, and an electronic control computer known as the Brake and Steering Control […]

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