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B767-300ER captain reported inflight loss of center hydraulic system. Flight diverted to nearest suitable airport.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1083271 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201304 |
| Local Time Of Day | 0001-0600 |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | B767-300 and 300 ER |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Cruise |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Hydraulic Main System |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Pilot Flying Captain |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical |
Narrative:
During cruise flight approximately 1.5 hours [into flight]; FL340; observed 'RF' indication on center hydraulic system; started clock and determined constant decreasing quantity. Declared emergency [and] diverted to [nearest suitable airport]. Post flight confirmed center hydraulic fluid leak.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: B767-300ER Captain reported inflight loss of center hydraulic system. Flight diverted to nearest suitable airport.
Narrative: During cruise flight approximately 1.5 hours [into flight]; FL340; observed 'RF' indication on center hydraulic system; started clock and determined constant decreasing quantity. Declared emergency [and] diverted to [nearest suitable airport]. Post flight confirmed center hydraulic fluid leak.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of July 2013 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.