# 9.4 Flap Configuration & Limits

The Airbus A320 uses multiple flap configurations to adapt to different flight phases.

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</div>### Flap Settings Overview

- Flaps 1 → Initial configuration
- Flaps 2 → Approach phase (GS intercept SOP)
- Flaps 3 → Intermediate landing config
- Flaps FULL → Final landing configuration

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</div>### Speed Limits (Typical)

- Flaps 1 → max ~230 kt
- Flaps 2 → max ~200 kt
- Flaps 3 → max ~185 kt
- Flaps FULL → max ~177 kt

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</div>### Operational Importance

Exceeding flap limits may cause:

- Structural damage
- System warnings
- Loss of control margin

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</div>### Core Rule

**“Configuration must always match speed.”**