A320 flight crew reported high fuel consumption after takeoff resulting in a diversion.

Attributes
ACN	1580070
Time
Date	201809
Local Time Of Day	1801-2400
Place
Locale Reference	ZZZ.TRACON
State Reference	TX
Environment
Light	Night
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	A320
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 121
Flight Phase	Climb
Flight Plan	IFR
Component
Aircraft Component	Powerplant Lubrication System
Person 1
Function	Pilot Not Flying First Officer
Qualification	Flight Crew Multiengine Flight Crew Instrument Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Person 2
Function	Pilot Flying Captain
Qualification	Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) Flight Crew Multiengine Flight Crew Instrument
Events
Anomaly	Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe

Narrative:

The aircraft had a history of oil consumption. The inbound flight was serviced and the technician said it took the maximum oil allowed. He said it was at the limit on usage per flight but still within limits. Thirteen minutes into the flight the oil level dropped 8 qts from 18.5 at takeoff to 12.5 and a few minutes later down to 12 qts. At the time I was pm (pilot monitoring) the captain then transferred me to the PF (pilot flying) and ATC duties. The captain contacted dispatch and [maintenance]. He came back from the conversation and said they agreed we should divert. After determining we would be overweight for landing; the captain [advised ATC]. We landed at a descent rate of 200 FPM or less. The captain and I accomplished all company procedures and checklists. I didn't think it was necessary to file but due to [advising ATC] the captain convinced me we should.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: A320 flight crew reported high fuel consumption after takeoff resulting in a diversion.

Narrative: The aircraft had a history of oil consumption. The inbound flight was serviced and the Technician said it took the maximum oil allowed. He said it was at the limit on usage per flight but still within limits. Thirteen minutes into the flight the oil level dropped 8 qts from 18.5 at takeoff to 12.5 and a few minutes later down to 12 qts. At the time I was PM (Pilot Monitoring) the Captain then transferred me to the PF (Pilot Flying) and ATC duties. The Captain contacted Dispatch and [Maintenance]. He came back from the conversation and said they agreed we should divert. After determining we would be overweight for landing; the Captain [advised ATC]. We landed at a descent rate of 200 FPM or less. The Captain and I accomplished all company procedures and checklists. I didn't think it was necessary to file but due to [advising ATC] the Captain convinced me we should.

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