3. THE LONG-RANGE FAMILY (A330/A340)
3.1. Tanks and capacities
3.1.1. A330-200/-300
As far as fuel is concerned, the main difference between the models is that the A330-200 is fitted with a center tank in order to cover longer-range missions than the A330-300
The following table gives the detail of fuel tanks capacity on the A330. Fuel Capacity (Usable fuel) . density: 0.785kg/L
Outer Tanks (x2) Inner Tanks (x2) Trim Tank Total A330-300 Center Tank Total A330-200
Volume Liters 3650 42000 6230 97530 41560 139090
US Gal 964 11096 1646 25767 10980 36748
Weight Kg 2865 32970 4890 76560 32625 109185
Lb 6316 72686 10780 168784 71925 240709
Note: These values are applicable to for all A330-200 and for A330-300 from MSN 256 and above. For relevant information, please refer to the Weight and Balance Manual or to the Aircraft Flight Manual.
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SYSTEMS
B. FUEL SYSTEMS
3.1.2. A340-200/-300
SYSTEMS
Note: One optional additional center tank can be fitted.
Fuel Capacity (Usable fuel) . density: 0.785kg/L
Outer Tanks (x2) Inner Tanks (x2) Trim Tank Center Tank Total
Volume Liters 3650 42775 6230 42420 141500
US Gal 964 11301 1646 11207 37384
Weight Kg 2865 33578 4890 33300 111076
Lb 6316 74026 10780 73413 244878
ACT Total with ACT
Volume Liters 7200 148700
US Gal 1902 39287
Weight Kg 5652 116728
Lb 12460 257339
Note: These values apply for all aircraft from MSN 179 and above and to some previous MSNs. For relevant information, please refer to the Weight and Balance Manual or to the Aircraft Flight Manual.
B. FUEL SYSTEMS
3.1.3. A340-500/-600
Compared with A340-200/-300, A340-500/-600 inner tanks have been split into two inner tanks per wing, mainly for engine burst considerations. Moreover, an extra tank (rear center tank) has been installed on A340-500
Fuel Capacity (Usable fuel) . density: 0.785kg/L
Outer Tanks (x2) Inner Tanks 1 & 4 (each) Inner Tanks 2 & 3 (each) Center Tank Trim Tank Total A340-600 Rear Center Tank Total A340-500
Volume Liters 6310 24716 34805 55133 7986 194781 19873 214654
US Gal 1667 6530 9195 14566 2110 51461 5250 56712
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