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Attributes | |
ACN | 1332238 |
Time | |
Date | 201602 |
Local Time Of Day | 0601-1200 |
Place | |
Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
State Reference | US |
Environment | |
Flight Conditions | IMC |
Light | Daylight |
Aircraft 1 | |
Make Model Name | MD-11 |
Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
Flight Phase | Cruise |
Flight Plan | IFR |
Component | |
Aircraft Component | Pneumatic Ducting |
Person 1 | |
Function | Pilot Not Flying First Officer |
Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
Events | |
Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical |
Narrative:
In cruise at FL390; received a level 1 air system 3 off alert. Air synoptic showed wing a-ice disag and associated consequences for the alert. Air system 3 was red from the engine pneumatic supply all the way to the pack and wing anti-ice valve. Noticed bleed #3 was off and red manf light illuminated on the overhead panel. Consulted QRH for all indications; but we had not received a manifold failure alert or an aural warning. We were just abeam ZZZ; so the captain called maintenance there via VHF. Meanwhile; we looked at the QRH emergency procedure for manifold failure as well. When maintenance said that the overhead light was enough to indicate a manifold failure; we immediately [advised ATC] and began an emergency descent into ZZZ in accordance with QRH guidance. About halfway through the descent; the air manf 3 fail level 3 alert came on with associated aural warning. This went out sometime below 10;000 feet. We stopped on the runway while fire crews assessed the aircraft with temperature sensors. After receiving the all clear from them; we taxied uneventfully to the gate with an escort from the fire trucks.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: MD11 First Officer received a Level 1 AIR SYS 3 OFF alert indicating a duct failure while at FL390; but no manifold failure alert or an aural warning. After consulting with Maintenance; the crew elected to divert to the nearest suitable airport.
Narrative: In cruise at FL390; received a Level 1 AIR SYS 3 OFF alert. Air synoptic showed WING A-ICE DISAG and associated consequences for the alert. Air system 3 was red from the engine pneumatic supply all the way to the pack and wing anti-ice valve. Noticed Bleed #3 was OFF and red MANF light illuminated on the overhead panel. Consulted QRH for all indications; but we had not received a manifold failure alert or an aural warning. We were just abeam ZZZ; so the Captain called maintenance there via VHF. Meanwhile; we looked at the QRH emergency procedure for manifold failure as well. When maintenance said that the overhead light was enough to indicate a manifold failure; we immediately [advised ATC] and began an emergency descent into ZZZ in accordance with QRH guidance. About halfway through the descent; the AIR MANF 3 FAIL Level 3 alert came on with associated aural warning. This went out sometime below 10;000 feet. We stopped on the runway while fire crews assessed the aircraft with temperature sensors. After receiving the all clear from them; we taxied uneventfully to the gate with an escort from the fire trucks.
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.