A320 first officer reported returning to the departure airport after experiencing pneumatic system a...

Narrative:

During the pushback; the ca (captain) and I noticed very low bleed pressure to the starter (amber) and slow start times on engine 1. While investigating the reason; we noticed a fault in the number 2 pack. After talking to maintenance; we returned to the gate and deferred the number 2 pack and complied with all applicable MEL items (pack flow high; pack switch off; pack secured closed; altitude limitation FL310). The new [paperwork] was sent and we were on our way.after takeoff and at approximately 6;000 ft; we got the ECAM air engine 2 bleed fault. I was flying and continued to fly as well as communicate with ATC while the ca complied with the special ECAM procedure. In the checklist; the pack flow should be placed in the low flow position; however; we were unable to successfully accomplish this piece due to the MEL restriction and pack logic. I continued to comply with ATC instructions in case we decided to continue to [destination] in an effort not to waste fuel. The ca requested a voice call from dispatch and a patch to [maintenance].because we were in the very busy stages of flight; I was focused on the flight path and ATC while the ca discussed the issue with maintenance and dispatch. Everyone determined that returning to [departure airport] was the safest course of action with the least impact on the customers. We communicated with ATC and were cleared back to land without incident.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: A320 First Officer reported returning to the departure airport after experiencing pneumatic system anomalies.

Narrative: During the pushback; the CA (Captain) and I noticed very low bleed pressure to the starter (amber) and slow start times on engine 1. While investigating the reason; we noticed a fault in the number 2 pack. After talking to Maintenance; we returned to the gate and deferred the number 2 pack and complied with all applicable MEL items (pack flow high; pack switch off; pack secured closed; altitude limitation FL310). The new [paperwork] was sent and we were on our way.After takeoff and at approximately 6;000 ft; we got the ECAM AIR ENG 2 Bleed FAULT. I was flying and continued to fly as well as communicate with ATC while the CA complied with the Special ECAM procedure. In the checklist; the pack flow should be placed in the LOW flow position; however; we were unable to successfully accomplish this piece due to the MEL restriction and pack logic. I continued to comply with ATC instructions in case we decided to continue to [destination] in an effort not to waste fuel. The CA requested a voice call from Dispatch and a patch to [Maintenance].Because we were in the very busy stages of flight; I was focused on the flight path and ATC while the CA discussed the issue with Maintenance and Dispatch. Everyone determined that returning to [departure airport] was the safest course of action with the least impact on the customers. We communicated with ATC and were cleared back to land without incident.

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Attributes
ACN	1522461
Time
Date	201802
Local Time Of Day	1201-1800
Place
Locale Reference	ZZZ.Airport
State Reference	US
Environment
Flight Conditions	VMC
Light	Daylight
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	A320
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 121
Flight Phase	Takeoff
Flight Plan	IFR
Component
Aircraft Component	Pneumatic Control Valves
Person 1
Function	First Officer Pilot Flying
Qualification	Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) Flight Crew Instrument Flight Crew Multiengine
Experience	Flight Crew Type 1469
Events
Anomaly	Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe Deviation - Procedural MEL Deviation - Procedural Published Material / Policy

A320 first officer reported returning to the departure airport after experiencing pneumatic system anomalies.