Typical duration
6–9 weeks
Typical cost
€18,000–€28,000
Variants
6 variants
Exam topics
7 key areas
About this type rating
The Airbus A320 family — including the A319, A320, A321 in CEO and NEO variants — is one of the most widely flown commercial aircraft families in the world. Its fly-by-wire technology and sidestick controllers make it a technically fascinating aircraft to study, and it is the dominant type at most European low-cost and legacy carriers.
Aircraft variants
A319A320 CEOA320 NEOA321 CEOA321 NEOA321 XLR
Key exam topics
These are the systems and topics your type rating examiner will focus on during the oral exam and simulator check.
- Fly-by-wire principles and flight control laws (Normal, Alternate, Direct)
- Sidestick priority and dual input
- FMGS operations (MCDU, FMGC)
- Auto Flight System (AP/FD/A-THR)
- Bleed air, pressurisation, and air conditioning
- Flight envelope protections
- ECAM philosophy and procedures
Airlines operating this type
Wizz AirVuelingIndiGoAir ArabiaFrontierSpirit
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Quick facts
ManufacturerAirbus
DifficultyAdvanced
Typical cost€18,000–€28,000
Duration6–9 weeks