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A320 flight crew experiences grn hydraulic pr lo ECAM at FL380 after having the system serviced prior to departure. An emergency is declared; ECAM complied with; and a safe landing ensues with tow to the gate.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 861089 |
| Time | |
| Date | 200911 |
| Local Time Of Day | 0601-1200 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | US |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | A320 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Cruise |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Hydraulic Main System |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | First Officer Pilot Not Flying |
| Experience | Flight Crew Last 90 Days 140 |
| Person 2 | |
| Function | Captain Pilot Flying |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Experience | Flight Crew Last 90 Days 170 Flight Crew Type 800 |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical |
Narrative:
Preflight showed green hyd low - maintenance called and maintenance tech added fluid. At cruise the grn hydraulic pr lo ecam came on. We followed the ECAM items and shut off ptu and the #1 engine driven hydraulic pump within 30 seconds. First officer flew while captain reviewed FM procedures and ATC notified. Message sent to dispatch and maintenance control involved. Normal descent; alternate gear extension and landing; stopped straight ahead. Towed to gate. Debrief with flight attendants and flight manager who met plane.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: A320 Flight Crew experiences GRN HYD PR LO ECAM at FL380 after having the system serviced prior to departure. An emergency is declared; ECAM complied with; and a safe landing ensues with tow to the gate.
Narrative: Preflight showed Green Hyd low - Maintenance called and maintenance tech added fluid. At Cruise the Grn HYD PR LO ecam came on. We followed the ECAM items and shut off PTU and the #1 ENG driven HYD pump within 30 seconds. First Officer flew while Captain reviewed FM procedures and ATC notified. MSG sent to dispatch and Maintenance Control involved. Normal descent; alternate gear extension and landing; stopped straight ahead. Towed to gate. Debrief with Flight Attendants and Flight Manager who met plane.
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.