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A321 captain reported a loud noise and vibration during climbout followed by smoke and fumes emanating from the forward vents.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1541195 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201805 |
| Local Time Of Day | 0601-1200 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.ARTCC |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | VMC |
| Light | Daylight |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | A321 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Climb |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Recirculation Fan |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Captain Pilot Not Flying |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Multiengine Flight Crew Instrument Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Illness Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor |
Narrative:
Climbing out on departure from ZZZ at approximately FL300; a loud noise and vibration came from the avionics bay. Immediately a strong odor and fumes came from the forward vents; causing brief dizziness. Both pilots donned O2 masks; requested descent and turned back to ZZZ. I took the controls and the first officer (first officer) started QRH procedure for smoke/fumes in cockpit. The lead flight attendant called and reported the noise and fumes and also slight dizziness. I directed a cabin prep for immediate return with a normal landing and no evacuation. As we completed the QRH and assessed the aircraft; we set up for a visual approach to runway xxc with ILS back up. No smoke was observed. On landing we had fire team do a visual assessment of the aircraft with emphasis on the avionics bay. No smoke or fire detected. Taxied to gate with masks on; was met by fire/emt who did an air quality check; then evaluation of the aircrew. All ok. Consulted with maintenance; who were able to hear the same noises from avionics bay; and noted a popped breaker for one of the vents. Wrote up log book; checked on passengers and crew and all ok.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: A321 Captain reported a loud noise and vibration during climbout followed by smoke and fumes emanating from the forward vents.
Narrative: Climbing out on departure from ZZZ at approximately FL300; a loud noise and vibration came from the avionics bay. Immediately a strong odor and fumes came from the forward vents; causing brief dizziness. Both pilots donned O2 masks; requested descent and turned back to ZZZ. I took the controls and the FO (First Officer) started QRH procedure for smoke/fumes in cockpit. The Lead FA called and reported the noise and fumes and also slight dizziness. I directed a cabin prep for immediate return with a normal landing and no evacuation. As we completed the QRH and assessed the aircraft; we set up for a visual approach to Runway XXC with ILS back up. No smoke was observed. On landing we had Fire Team do a visual assessment of the aircraft with emphasis on the avionics bay. No smoke or fire detected. Taxied to gate with masks on; was met by Fire/EMT who did an air quality check; then evaluation of the aircrew. All ok. Consulted with maintenance; who were able to hear the same noises from avionics bay; and noted a popped breaker for one of the vents. Wrote up log book; checked on passengers and crew and all ok.
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