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Attributes | |
ACN | 1010567 |
Time | |
Date | 201205 |
Local Time Of Day | 0001-0600 |
Place | |
Locale Reference | ZZZ.ARTCC |
State Reference | US |
Environment | |
Flight Conditions | VMC |
Aircraft 1 | |
Make Model Name | A319 |
Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
Flight Phase | Cruise |
Component | |
Aircraft Component | Turbine Engine Thrust Reverser |
Person 1 | |
Function | Captain Pilot Flying |
Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
Person 2 | |
Function | Pilot Not Flying First Officer |
Events | |
Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe |
Narrative:
We were in cruise when we received anti ice captain pitot. Within 30 seconds we had additional ECAM of engine 2 reverser fault. On status page for inoperative system we had reverser 2. We reviewed fom and MEL book. Based on the information provided in fom indicating 'land as soon as possible' (land as soon as possible was not an indication on the ECAM). We did not have any vibration or any other indications the system was pressurized or unlocked. For precautionary reasons we chose to land as soon as possible per fom. We notified ATC and declared emergency to divert to [the nearest suitable airport]. Dispatch was notified and we landed uneventful. On landing roll we received additional ECAM; 'left/G system disagree'. Approximate landing weight was 126.5 with mldw limit of 134.5. We addressed all of the maintenance issues and added MEL to reflect the reverser 2 is inoperative. Approximately 4 hours later we took off. Just at the top of descent point we had the same ecams in exact order as we had previously. All the discrepancies once again were addressed in the log book upon arrival at gate. The ECAM actions on the aircraft are not consistent with fom. We decided to act on the safe side of the operation; even-though this situation could easily be interpreted as not to land as soon as possible and consequently having a different outcome.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: A319 flight crew reports a Captain's Pitot Fault followed 30 seconds later by an Eng 2 Reverser Fault. There are no ECAM actions listed but the Flight Manual indicates landing ASAP is required. The crew elects to err on the side of caution and divert. After touch down a Landing Gear System Disagree is displayed.
Narrative: We were in cruise when we received ANTI ICE CAPT PITOT. Within 30 seconds we had additional ECAM of ENG 2 REVERSER FAULT. On Status page for INOP SYS we had REVERSER 2. We reviewed FOM and MEL book. Based on the information provided in FOM indicating 'LAND ASAP' (LAND ASAP was not an indication on the ECAM). We did not have any vibration or any other indications the system was pressurized or unlocked. For precautionary reasons we chose to LAND ASAP per FOM. We notified ATC and declared emergency to divert to [the nearest suitable airport]. Dispatch was notified and we landed uneventful. On landing roll we received additional ECAM; 'L/G SYS DISAGREE'. Approximate landing weight was 126.5 with MLDW limit of 134.5. We addressed all of the maintenance issues and added MEL to reflect the Reverser 2 is inoperative. Approximately 4 hours later we took off. Just at the top of descent point we had the same ECAMs in exact order as we had previously. All the discrepancies once again were addressed in the log book upon arrival at gate. The ECAM actions on the aircraft are not consistent with FOM. We decided to act on the safe side of the operation; even-though this situation could easily be interpreted as NOT to land ASAP and consequently having a different outcome.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of July 2013 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.