Operation of the aircraft without certain secondary airframe and engine parts is possible as indicated in Master Configuration Deviation List (MCDL). Any part not included in this list must be considered as necessary.

The CDL is usually prepared by the aircraft manufacturer and is part of the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM). The MCDL is the master list of CDL.

The MCDL maintenance procedures are published in the AMM.

Configuration Deviation List (CDL) for A320 Family Aircraft

  • MCDL-21-01 Ram Air Inlet Flap
  • MCDL-21-03 Ram Air Inlet Leading Edge
  • MCDL-23-01 Static Discharger
  • MCDL-27-01 Flap Track Fairing
  • MCDL-27-03 Slat Track Closing Plate
  • MCDL-27-05 Access Panel for Bearings at Elevator
  • MCDL-27-06 Flap Track Fairing Rear Top Cover and Tail Cone
  • MCDL-27-07 Rubber Seal under Slat
  • MCDL-27-08 Seal Between Inboard and Outboard Flap
  • MCDL-27-09 Inboard Aileron Edge to Wing Seal
  • MCDL-27-10 Slat End Seal and Weather Seal
  • MCDL-27-11 Slat Track Filler Block
  • MCDL-27-12 Slat Track Sealing Packer
  • MCDL-27-13 Inter-flap Cushion Seal
  • MCDL-27-14 Flap Track Moveable Fairing Seal
  • MCDL-27-15 Flap Track Fixed Fairing Seal
  • MCDL-27-16 Flap Track Moveable Fairing Pivot Cover
  • MCDL-28-01 Refuel/Defuel Coupling Cap 101 QM Or 41 QM
  • MCDL-28-02 Refuel Panel Door 192MB
  • MCDL-30-01 Icing Indicator
  • MCDL-32-03 Nose Wheel Hubcap
  • MCDL-32-04 Nose Fitting Towing
  • MCDL-33-01 Wing/Engine Scan light Cover 3LX, 4LX
  • MCDL-33-02 Taxi Light Lamp 8LR
  • MCDL-33-03 Rear Light Lens 15LA, 16LA
  • MCDL-33-04 Upper 7LV and Lower 6LV Anti-Collision (Beacon) Light Cover
  • MCDL-33-05 Logo Light Lens (Cover) 3LY, 4LY
  • MCDL-33-07 Landing Light Lens 7LB, 8LB
  • MCDL-33-08 Turn OFF Light Lamp 3LC1, 3LC2
  • MCDL-33-09 Takeoff Light Lamp 7LR
  • MCDL-49-01 APU Overpressure Release Door
  • MCDL-51-02 Passenger Door Scuff Plate
  • MCDL-51-03 Bulk Cargo Door Scuff Plate
  • MCDL-51-04 Fairing Aft Safety Stay Point 311 AL
  • MCDL-52-01 Toilet Servicing and Drainage Door
  • MCDL-52-02 Access Door to Hydraulic Ground Connectors 197 CB – 197 EB – 198 CB
  • MCDL-52-03 Access Door to Potable Water Filling and Drainage
  • MCDL-52-04 Access Door to Opening Control of Landing Gear Doors on Ground 195 BB – 196 BB
  • MCDL-52-05 Access Door to Air Conditioning Ground Supply 191 CB
  • MCDL-52-07 External Power Ground Connection Access Door Assy 121 AL
  • MCDL-52-08 Access Door of Cargo Opening System 134 AR – 154 AR
  • MCDL-52-09 Nose Landing Gear Main Door (713, 714)
  • MCDL-52-10 Nose Landing Gear Aft Door (715, 716)
  • MCDL-52-11 Nose Landing Gear Leg Door (712)
  • MCDL-52-12 Main Landing Gear Door (732, 742) (flight with gear up)
  • MCDL-52-13 Main Landing Gear Door (733, 743) (flight with gear up)
  • MCDL-52-14 Main Landing Gear Door (732, 742) (flight with gear down)
  • MCDL-52-15 Main Landing Gear Door (733, 743) (Flight with gear down)
  • MCDL-52-16 Main Landing Gear Door (734, 744) (Flight with gear down)
  • MCDL-52-18 Main Landing Gear Door : Seal on Secondary Hinged Fairing
  • MCDL-52-19 Pax Door Upper Cover Plate
  • MCDL-52-20 Access Door to HP Air Ground Connector 191 DB
  • MCDL-52-21 Blue Hydraulic Access Door 197 FB
  • MCDL-52-22 Forward Cargo Door Access Cover Panel 825 AR
  • MCDL-52-23 Aft Cargo Door Access Cover Panel 826 AR
  • MCDL-53-01 Belly Fairing Vent Louver Vane
  • MCDL-53-03 Root Fillet Fairing
  • MCDL-54-01 Nacelle Strake
  • MCDL-54-03 Pylon Pressure Relief Door 413(423) BL – 414(424) BR
  • MCDL-54-04 Pylon Access Door 415(425) AL – 415(425) AR
  • MCDL-54-05 Pylon Fairing Seal
  • MCDL-54-06 Aerodynamic Seal
  • MCDL-54-13 Wing Pylon Seal
  • MCDL-54-15 Pylon Right Hand Side Apron Fitting
  • MCDL-54-18 Pylon Finger Seal on Rear Mount Fairing
  • MCDL-57-01 Wing Tip Fence
  • MCDL-57-02 Belly Fairing Sliding Panel
  • MCDL-57-03 Outboard Flaps Rubbing Strip
  • MCDL-57-04 Inboard Flap Rubbing Strip
  • MCDL-57-05 Vortex Generator
  • MCDL-57-06 Outer Flap Blade Seal
  • MCDL-71-01 Frangible Drain Mast
  • MCDL-71-04 Fan Cowl Landing Wear Strip
  • MCDL-71-06 NAI Hoisting Point Plug
  • MCDL-71-08 Fan Cowl Hoisting Point Plug
  • MCDL-71-09 Fan Cowl Hold Open Rod
  • MCDL-71-12 Air Intake Cowl Aerofiller
  • MCDL-71-14 Fan Cowl Hold Open Rod Bracket/Fitting
  • MCDL-71-27 Fan Cowl to Thrust Reverser Guide Ramp
  • MCDL-71-35 Fan Cowl Loss Prevention System Flag
  • MCDL-71-36 Fan Cowl Loss Prevention System Box
  • MCDL-71-37 IDG Access Door Cable
  • MCDL-71-39 Fan Cowl Bonding Strap
  • MCDL-71-43 Thrust Reverser Synchronized Manual Locking Actuator Protective Cover
  • MCDL-71-44 Fan Cowl Loss Prevention System Teleflex
  • MCDL-71-45 Fan Cowl Loss Prevention System Lever
  • MCDL-71-46 Fan Cowl Loss Prevention System Cover
  • MCDL-71-47 Tension Flag Spring
  • MCDL-71-48 Fan Cowl Door to Inlet Guide Ramp
  • MCDL-78-01 Thrust Reverser Opening Actuator
  • MCDL-78-03 Thrust Reverser Blocker Door
  • MCDL-78-07 Thrust Reverser Hold Open Rod
  • MCDL-78-09 Thrust Reverser 11 and 1 O’clock Struts
  • MCDL-78-11 Thrust Reverser Lockout Fairing
  • MCDL-78-14 Duct Opening Actuator Fitting
  • MCDL-78-25 Thrust Reverser Translating Sleeve Stopper Pin
  • MCDL-78-31 Island Fairing
  • MCDL-78-33 Moveable Beaver Tail Fairing at 6 o’clock
  • MCDL-78-41 Fan Cowl to Thrust Reverser Landing Wear Strip
  • MCDL-78-42 Thrust Reverser Hold Open Rod Fitting
  • MCDL-78-44 Thrust Reverser Inhibition Pin
  • MCDL-78-47 Thrust Reverser Front Aerodynamic Seal
  • MCDL-78-48 Thrust Reverser Aerodynamic seal aft 6 o’clock
  • MCDL-78-50 Track Lock Inhibition Pin Cover Plate
  • MCDL-78-53 Thrust Reverser Beaver Tail to Pylon Front Seal
  • MCDL-78-54 Thrust Reverser Beaver Tail to Pylon Aft Seal
  • MCDL-78-55 Boroscope Plug of Forward Frame
  • MCDL-78-57 Thrust Reverser Circumferential Aerofiller
  • MCDL-78-58 Thrust Reverser Latch Access Panel Seal
  • MCDL-78-64 Thrust Reverser to Engine guide Ramp
  • MCDL-78-66 Thrust Reverser Drag Link Fitting Fairing
  • MCDL-78-68 6 o’clock Aft Core Cowl Teflon Strip
  • MCDL-78-69 Thrust Reverser Hoisting Plug
  • MCDL-78-70 Thrust Reverser Aerodynamic Seal aft 12 o’clock
  • MCDL-78-71 Thrust Reverser Cascade

Use of high-speed tape

When items require high-speed tape, the MCDL dispatch conditions are assessed considering that the tape is in the correct position and in good condition.

According to A320F AFM, Unless otherwise specified in the MCDL item or the relevant AMM task, a visual inspection of the high-speed tape must be made at a regular interval that must not exceed 3 calendar days.

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