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An A320 landing gear door actuator hydraulic fitting failed as the gear was being extended pumping the green system hydraulic reservoir empty. An emergency was declared followed by an uneventful landing and tow to the gate.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 841865 |
| Time | |
| Date | 200907 |
| 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 | Final Approach |
| Route In Use | Visual Approach |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Hydraulic System Lines Connectors Fittings |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | First Officer Pilot Not Flying |
| Person 2 | |
| Function | Pilot Flying Captain |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe |
Narrative:
During the approach phase of flight: approximately 10 seconds after landing gear extension; ECAM alert: green hydraulic reservoir low pressure. We executed a go-around; advised ATC that we had a hydraulic problem and needed delay vectors; and then would return for landing. We performed QRH; ECAM actions; and QRH follow up. We made a normal landing on runway X; having advised the flight attendants of our situation; and that we would make a precautionary landing. We advised ATC we were ready to land; and they advised us that crash fire rescue was in position. We were vectored to the localizer runway X; and then cleared for a visual approach. The captain made a smooth landing; and brought the aircraft to a stop on the runway. The emergency crew immediately queried us for our status. We advised that the aircraft was secure; and that we would need a tow to the gate. We received a tow to gate. Maintenance technicians advised us that they found a blown hydraulic fitting on the right main gear door actuator.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: An A320 landing gear door actuator hydraulic fitting failed as the gear was being extended pumping the green system hydraulic reservoir empty. An emergency was declared followed by an uneventful landing and tow to the gate.
Narrative: During the approach phase of flight: approximately 10 seconds after landing gear extension; ECAM alert: GREEN HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR LOW PRESSURE. We executed a go-around; advised ATC that we had a hydraulic problem and needed delay vectors; and then would return for landing. We performed QRH; ECAM Actions; and QRH follow up. We made a normal landing on Runway X; having advised the flight attendants of our situation; and that we would make a precautionary landing. We advised ATC we were ready to land; and they advised us that Crash Fire Rescue was in position. We were vectored to the localizer Runway X; and then cleared for a visual approach. The Captain made a smooth landing; and brought the aircraft to a stop on the runway. The emergency crew immediately queried us for our status. We advised that the aircraft was secure; and that we would need a tow to the gate. We received a tow to gate. Maintenance technicians advised us that they found a blown hydraulic fitting on the right main gear door actuator.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 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.