A319 captain reported an engine reverser anomaly during cruise.

Narrative:

In cruise; observed engine 2 reverser fault ECAM. Consulted the QRH and determined it was an unpressurized fault and that no further action was required and that it was ok to continue normal operations to our destination. Contacted dispatch and [maintenance control] in a three way conference call to confirm and consult them. [Maintenance control] was able to observe real-time data and confirm that this was not a pressurized fault. Later in flight; received an ACARS message from dispatch that ATC had been advised. I again contacted dispatch via voice to confirm that an emergency was not warranted nor had been declared. Dispatch confirmed this. On initial contact with approach control; they wanted confirmation that we had an issue that might require the full length of the runway. In a later ATC call; we were advised that ATC [was giving us priority handling] as a precaution in order to provide us 10 mile separation on approach. Landing was uneventful. Used only idle reverse. Advised ATC that further assistance was not required. Taxied in to gate normally.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: A319 Captain reported an engine reverser anomaly during cruise.

Narrative: In cruise; observed Engine 2 reverser fault ECAM. Consulted the QRH and determined it was an unpressurized fault and that no further action was required and that it was ok to continue normal operations to our destination. Contacted Dispatch and [Maintenance Control] in a three way conference call to confirm and consult them. [Maintenance Control] was able to observe real-time data and confirm that this was not a pressurized fault. Later in flight; received an ACARS message from Dispatch that ATC had been advised. I again contacted Dispatch via voice to confirm that an emergency was not warranted nor had been declared. Dispatch confirmed this. On initial contact with Approach Control; they wanted confirmation that we had an issue that might require the full length of the runway. In a later ATC call; we were advised that ATC [was giving us priority handling] as a precaution in order to provide us 10 mile separation on approach. Landing was uneventful. Used only idle reverse. Advised ATC that further assistance was not required. Taxied in to gate normally.

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.

Attributes
ACN	1684453
Time
Date	201909
Place
Locale Reference	ZZZ.Airport
State Reference	US
Environment
Flight Conditions	VMC
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	A319
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 121
Flight Phase	Cruise
Flight Plan	IFR
Component
Aircraft Component	Turbine Engine Thrust Reverser
Person 1
Function	Captain Pilot Flying
Qualification	Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Experience	Flight Crew Last 90 Days 152 Flight Crew Type 1947
Events
Anomaly	Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe