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A320 captain reported returning to departure airport after experiencing loss of #2 generator shortly after takeoff.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1402730 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201611 |
| Local Time Of Day | 0601-1200 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.TRACON |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | VMC |
| Light | Daylight |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | A320 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Climb |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Generator Drive |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Captain Pilot Flying |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Experience | Flight Crew Total 20000 |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe |
Narrative:
Shortly after takeoff our #2 generator dropped offline followed by an oil lvl low IDG2 ECAM message. We completed the ECAM requirements resulting in the disconnection of the #2 idg and the disabling of the #2 generator. Prior to pushback; but after the before start 'flow'/checklist; one of two center tank fuel pumps failed and the subsequently MEL'd by maintenance. There were other issues with this aircraft including an autopilot aircraft speed set control that cycled between 'managed airspeed' and (pilot) selected airspeed without pilot input. While all busses were powered by generator #1 and the APU generator; and with coordination with the dispatcher; operations and maintenance; I elected to return for an overweight landing. It was/is my belief that the safest course of action was to return for maintenance and repair of the idg/generator.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: A320 Captain reported returning to departure airport after experiencing loss of #2 generator shortly after takeoff.
Narrative: Shortly after takeoff our #2 generator dropped offline followed by an Oil Lvl Low IDG2 ECAM message. We completed the ECAM requirements resulting in the disconnection of the #2 IDG and the disabling of the #2 generator. Prior to pushback; but after the before start 'flow'/checklist; one of two center tank fuel pumps failed and the subsequently MEL'd by maintenance. There were other issues with this aircraft including an autopilot aircraft speed set control that cycled between 'managed airspeed' and (pilot) selected airspeed without pilot input. While all busses were powered by generator #1 and the APU generator; and with coordination with the dispatcher; operations and maintenance; I elected to return for an overweight landing. It was/is my belief that the safest course of action was to return for maintenance and repair of the IDG/Generator.
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.