The A320 ATA 38 Technical Notes provide brief and to-the-point information about the Airbus A320 Water/Waste, including its components and their functions.
A320 WATER/WASTE
The Airbus A320 water and waste systems include – Distributing potable water to the toilets and the galleys; Disposal of waste water; and Storage of toilet wastes. The systems are insulated to prevent water leakage and ice formation.
Potable water is stored in a 200 liter water tank located in front of the wing box, behind the FWD cargo compartment. The usable capacity of the waste tank is 170 litres.
Water Tank
- RH side behind the fwd cargo
- Made of Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic (GFRP)
- 200 L capacity.
- tank is assembled with:
- Overflow port,
- Quantity transmitter
- Connection for air pressurization
- Connection for
- Fill
- Drain
- Distribution
- Maximum pressure required to fill the tank is 50 psi.
Waste Tank
- 170 L capacity.
- On ground, and in flight below 16000 ft , the differential pressure is generated by the vacuum generator.
- Clean water from the potable water system flushes toilets.
