August 21, 2015

Airbus ACJ318 Overview (2002 – Present)

Product Overview

The Airbus ACJ318 aircraft is a corporate jet which, like the other models in the ACJ family, is a business jet version of its sister model, the passenger A318. It is the smallest aircraft in the ACJ category.

As of July 2015, nearly a third of the ACJ318 aircraft were purchased pre-owned by their current owners, and two-thirds were purchased new.  25% are currently for sale and of these, 80% are under an exclusive broker agreement. The average number of days on the market before sale is 413.

Brief History

The Airbus ACJ318 began production in 2002 and continues to be manufactured up to the present day. During that time, a total of 20 aircraft have been produced with all currently in operation.

Worldwide Appeal

Of the 18 wholly owned Airbus ACJ318 in operation, by continent, Asia has the largest percentage at 67% followed by Europe at 22%. Additionally, 10% of the world’s Airbus AC318 fleet are currently leased.


Highlights

ACJ 318 Interior 3 JSPerformance

The Airbus ACJ318 aircraft is powered by two CFM56-5B9 engines each offering 23,300 pounds of thrust. The Airbus ACJ318 uses 623 gallons per hour (GPH). The range of the aircraft is 4,300 nm operating under NBAA IFR 4 passengers with available fuel.

Interior

The cabin volume for the Airbus ACJ318 is 5,300 cubic feet. Typical configuration features 18 passenger and 4 crew seats.

Speed

Maximum Cruise Speed: 470 kts 870 km/h
Long-range Speed: 444 kts 822 km/h

Airfield Performance

Takeoff distance: 5,870 ft (1,789 m) (SL, ISA, MTOW)
Landing distance: 2,150 ft (655 m) (SL, ISA, MLW)

Operating Altitude

Maximum operating altitude: 41,000 ft (12,497 m)

Noise Level (EPNdB)

Takeoff: 83                Approach: 93.9 Lateral: 91.9

Weights

A. Maximum ramp weight: 150,800 lb (68,402 kg)
B. Maximum takeoff weight: 149,900 lb (67,993 kg)
C. Maximum landing weight: 126,765 lb (57,500 kg)
D. Maximum zero fuel weight: 120,150 lb (54,499 kg)
E. Standard basic operating weight: 96,694 lb (43,860 kg)

Avionics

Northrop Grumman Thales and Rockwell Collins

Resources

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