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A320 flight crew experiences a nose gear uplock failure climbing through FL200. Nose gear doors remain closed but aircraft is slowed to 220 KTS to comply with overspeed warning and ECAM logic. After consultation with maintenance the crew elects to continue to destination at reduced speed. Nose gear extends normally.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 929429 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201101 |
| Local Time Of Day | 0001-0600 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.ARTCC |
| State Reference | US |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | A320 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Cruise |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Gear Up Lock |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Captain Pilot Not Flying |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Experience | Flight Crew Last 90 Days 150 Flight Crew Total 9100 Flight Crew Type 1035 |
| Person 2 | |
| Function | First Officer Pilot Flying |
| Experience | Flight Crew Last 90 Days 230 Flight Crew Total 13000 Flight Crew Type 2780 |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe |
Narrative:
Climbing through FL200; speed 290 IAS; first officer was pilot flying with auto pilot on. ECAM lg (landing gear) not uplocked occurred. We also felt the nose gear strut settle onto the gear doors. We discussed fuel burn (4;000 pounds/hour) and determined we could continue to destination at this cruise state and arrive with approximately 5;000 pounds. Discussed possible 'nose gear cocked' scenario and reviewed landing technique and flare for nose gear problems. Decided to extend gear on base leg to final to assess gear situation. First officer flew visual approach and landing. Safe gear indication; safe landing.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: A320 flight crew experiences a nose gear uplock failure climbing through FL200. Nose gear doors remain closed but aircraft is slowed to 220 KTS to comply with overspeed warning and ECAM logic. After consultation with Maintenance the crew elects to continue to destination at reduced speed. Nose gear extends normally.
Narrative: Climbing through FL200; speed 290 IAS; First Officer was pilot flying with auto pilot on. ECAM LG (Landing Gear) not uplocked occurred. We also felt the nose gear strut settle onto the gear doors. We discussed fuel burn (4;000 LBS/HR) and determined we could continue to destination at this cruise state and arrive with approximately 5;000 LBS. Discussed possible 'nose gear cocked' scenario and reviewed landing technique and flare for nose gear problems. Decided to extend gear on base leg to final to assess gear situation. First Officer flew visual approach and landing. Safe gear indication; safe landing.
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.