9.4 Flap Configuration & Limits

The Airbus A320 uses multiple flap configurations to adapt to different flight phases. 
 
 Flap Settings Overview 
 
 Flaps 1 → Initial configuration 
 Flaps 2 → Approach phase (GS intercept SOP) 
 Flaps 3 → Intermediate landing config 
 Flaps FULL → Final landing configuration 
 
 
 Speed Limits (Typical) 
 
 Flaps 1 → max ~230 kt 
 Flaps 2 → max ~200 kt 
 Flaps 3 → max ~185 kt 
 Flaps FULL → max ~177 kt 
 
 
 Operational Importance 
 Exceeding flap limits may cause: 
 
 Structural damage 
 System warnings 
 Loss of control margin 
 
 
 Core Rule 
 “Configuration must always match speed.”