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A300 flight crew experiences loss of engine oil pressure at top of descent as throttles are retarded. QRH is consulted; engine is shut down; and an emergency is declared. Single engine landing at destination ensues.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 828501 |
| Time | |
| Date | 200903 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1801-2400 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | Mixed |
| Light | Night |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | A300 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Descent |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Powerplant Lubrication System |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Captain Pilot Flying |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Experience | Flight Crew Last 90 Days 70 Flight Crew Total 12300 Flight Crew Type 1500 |
Narrative:
ATC gave descent clearance from FL380 to FL280. As throttles retarded; ECAM advisory indicated low or no oil pressure right engine. Confirmed on local gauge; consulted QRH which directed engine shutdown. Ran all procedures; declared emergency and made single engine landing. Engine type: ge CF6.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: A300 flight crew experiences loss of engine oil pressure at top of descent as throttles are retarded. QRH is consulted; engine is shut down; and an emergency is declared. Single engine landing at destination ensues.
Narrative: ATC gave descent clearance from FL380 to FL280. As throttles retarded; ECAM advisory indicated low or no oil pressure right engine. Confirmed on local gauge; consulted QRH which directed engine shutdown. Ran all procedures; declared emergency and made single engine landing. Engine type: GE CF6.
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.