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A330-200 captain experiences an engine failure leveling at FL360. An emergency is declared and flight returns to departure airport after dumping fuel.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1089195 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201305 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1201-1800 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.ARTCC |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | VMC |
| Light | Daylight |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | A330 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Cruise |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Turbine Engine |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Captain Pilot Flying |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical |
Narrative:
Approximately five minutes after leveling off at FL360; and prior to entering ETOPS airspace; the number 1 engine EPR gauge indicator rolled back to '0' while the commanded EPR stayed at its cruise value. The number 1 engine oil pressure indication was '0'; and in the red. The number 1 N3 indicator also read '0'. ECAM alert engine 1 fail occurred; captain set thrust to mct and called for ECAM actions to be performed; first officer then established contact with center to obtain a clearance back. Captain then declared an emergency; contacted dispatch; informed flight attendants and passengers of the return. Relief officer completed fuel dump procedure checklist while captain and first officer completed engine fail checklist and over weight landing checklist. Single engine approach and landing accomplished with a normal uneventful landing and rollout.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: A330-200 Captain experiences an engine failure leveling at FL360. An emergency is declared and flight returns to departure airport after dumping fuel.
Narrative: Approximately five minutes after leveling off at FL360; and prior to entering ETOPS airspace; the Number 1 Engine EPR gauge indicator rolled back to '0' while the commanded EPR stayed at its cruise value. The Number 1 Engine oil pressure indication was '0'; and in the red. The Number 1 N3 indicator also read '0'. ECAM alert ENG 1 FAIL occurred; Captain set thrust to MCT and called for ECAM actions to be performed; First Officer then established contact with Center to obtain a clearance back. Captain then declared an emergency; contacted Dispatch; informed flight attendants and passengers of the return. Relief Officer completed fuel dump procedure checklist while Captain and First Officer completed ENG FAIL Checklist and Over Weight Landing Checklist. Single engine approach and landing accomplished with a normal uneventful landing and rollout.
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.