Narrative:

After a delay waiting for logbook; previous crew reported an ECAM message that during descent rt engine experienced a stall; our aircraft was cleared for service. After spooling engines up; prior to takeoff roll; engine parameters seemed normal. Just after liftoff; before gear retraction; rt engine EPR dropped to zero; bumping up only during continual reports during compressor stalls. Tower was immediately advised by first officer. A left turn was initiated; where after cleaning up the aircraft to 'flaps 1' position; engine failure checklist was run. Engine seemed to be operating at idle power without any further activity; so I elected to let it idle for the approach and landing. Autopilot was engaged and shortly after; disengaged due to unsatisfactory performance for holding altitude; heading or airspeed. No further use of autopilot was attempted. Tower advised - crash fire rescue equipment equipment was already in place when requested; as they heard our engine reports from the fire house. Landing was made back with right crosswind. Overweight landing at 177;800 lbs was made at less than 100 feet / min. A/C was stopped on the runway for inspection by fire apparatus/personal. Fire chief advised rt engine was smoking and recommended shut down. After securing the right engine and being advised that the a/C could be moved safely to the gate; we proceeded to gate with fire equipment escort. Fas and passengers were briefed in flight regarding our mechanical difficulties; first officer and the cabin crew were exceptional and passengers appreciative upon deplaning. A/C was taken out of service; new flight plan and equipment were required; and neither were ready prior to our maximum off time (mot). Crew schedule/tracking did contact me regarding extending my duty time; and in the interest of safety - fatigue being a consideration; I opted out as permitted in our contract/far

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Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: An A321 right engine compressor stalled during takeoff so the flight returned to the departure airport. A Mechanic reported the aircraft's previous crew reported a compressor stall ECAM during descent; but did not state visual or auditory confirmation. This resulted in the aircraft being released on the minimal inspection condition.

Narrative: After a delay waiting for logbook; previous crew reported an ECAM message that during descent RT engine experienced a stall; our aircraft was cleared for service. After spooling engines up; prior to takeoff roll; engine parameters seemed normal. Just after liftoff; before gear retraction; RT engine EPR dropped to zero; bumping up only during continual reports during compressor stalls. Tower was immediately advised by FO. A left turn was initiated; where after cleaning up the aircraft to 'flaps 1' position; engine failure checklist was run. Engine seemed to be operating at idle power without any further activity; so I elected to let it idle for the approach and landing. Autopilot was engaged and shortly after; disengaged due to unsatisfactory performance for holding altitude; heading or airspeed. No further use of autopilot was attempted. Tower advised - CFR equipment was already in place when requested; as they heard our engine reports from the fire house. Landing was made back with right crosswind. Overweight landing at 177;800 lbs was made at less than 100 feet / min. A/C was stopped on the runway for inspection by fire apparatus/personal. Fire chief advised RT engine was smoking and recommended shut down. After securing the right engine and being advised that the A/C could be moved safely to the gate; we proceeded to gate with fire equipment escort. FAs and passengers were briefed in flight regarding our mechanical difficulties; first officer AND the cabin crew were exceptional and passengers appreciative upon deplaning. A/C was taken out of service; new flight plan and equipment were required; and neither were ready prior to our maximum off time (MOT). Crew schedule/tracking did contact me regarding extending my duty time; and in the interest of safety - fatigue being a consideration; I opted out as permitted in our contract/FAR

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site 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.