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A321 captain reported a malfunctioning integrated drive generator and subsequent auto shutdown of the APU; necessitating an immediate diversion to a suitable alternate airport.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1562555 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201807 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | US |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | A321 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Cruise |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Generator Drive |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Captain Pilot Not Flying |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe |
Narrative:
While cruising at FL340 we received an ECAM indicating idg 1 oil low pressure. We complied with the non-normal procedure and disconnected idg 1. After approximately 5 minutes; we received an ECAM indicating APU auto shutdown. We [advised ATC] and diverted to [a suitable alternate] where we executed a normal landing and taxied to the gate.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: A321 Captain reported a malfunctioning Integrated Drive Generator and subsequent auto shutdown of the APU; necessitating an immediate diversion to a suitable alternate airport.
Narrative: While cruising at FL340 we received an ECAM indicating IDG 1 Oil Low Pressure. We complied with the non-normal procedure and disconnected IDG 1. After approximately 5 minutes; we received an ECAM indicating APU Auto Shutdown. We [advised ATC] and diverted to [a suitable alternate] where we executed a normal landing and taxied to the gate.
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.