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A319 captain reported diverting to an alternate airport after experiencing multiple system error messages possibly related to a pitot/static icing problem.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1538824 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201804 |
| Local Time Of Day | 0001-0600 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.ARTCC |
| State Reference | US |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | A319 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Cruise |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Pitot/Static Ice System |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Captain Pilot Flying |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe |
Narrative:
[In cruise flight] at FL370 we received the following ecams: anti-ice standby pitot heat; auto pilot off; auto thrust off; landing gear shock absorber fault. We worked through the procedures and also discovered a loss of the flight directors as well. We notified ATC; dispatcher and [maintenance] who helped us work through the ECAM follow up. After much discussion and destination weather evaluation (low IFR) we made the decision to return and land at [a suitable alternate]. Flight attendants and passengers were informed. Upon descent through 12;000 feet all abnormalities cleared except a momentary; multiple ECAM during landing gear lowering that cleared before we could identify. An uneventful landing and taxi to the gate followed. After a full review with the maintenance tech; crew; dispatcher and passengers; we re-fueled and re-dispatched to continue the flight. However; after further evaluation; the decision was made to remove the airplane from service and the flight soon canceled.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: A319 Captain reported diverting to an alternate airport after experiencing multiple system error messages possibly related to a pitot/static icing problem.
Narrative: [In cruise flight] at FL370 we received the following ECAMS: Anti-Ice Standby Pitot Heat; Auto Pilot Off; Auto Thrust Off; Landing Gear Shock Absorber Fault. We worked through the procedures and also discovered a loss of the flight directors as well. We notified ATC; Dispatcher and [Maintenance] who helped us work through the ECAM follow up. After much discussion and destination weather evaluation (low IFR) we made the decision to return and land at [a suitable alternate]. Flight attendants and passengers were informed. Upon descent through 12;000 feet all abnormalities cleared except a momentary; multiple ECAM during Landing Gear lowering that cleared before we could identify. An uneventful landing and taxi to the gate followed. After a full review with the maintenance tech; crew; dispatcher and passengers; we re-fueled and re-dispatched to continue the flight. However; after further evaluation; the decision was made to remove the airplane from service and the flight soon canceled.
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.