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A319 flight crew experienced lgciu 1&2 fault during approach. After complying with all QRH and non-normal procedures a normal landing ensues.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 968212 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201109 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1201-1800 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.ARTCC |
| State Reference | US |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | A319 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Cruise |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Emergency Extension System |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Captain Pilot Flying |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical |
Narrative:
Lgciu 1 & lgciu 2 [landing gear control interface unit] fault. Accomplished ECAM; QRH and supplemental non-normal items. Referenced fom emergency chapter; briefed flight attendant's; passengers; company; and ATC. First officer; lead flight attendant; company; and I created a comprehensive plan to safely recover the aircraft giving consideration to maximizing a successful landing and minimizing stress on the passengers and flight attendant's. All involved worked flawlessly together. I was surprised to learn from the first officer; that this was his first ever real world emergency in any flying operation. Declared an emergency with approach.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: A319 flight crew experienced LGCIU 1&2 fault during approach. After complying with all QRH and non-normal procedures a normal landing ensues.
Narrative: LGCIU 1 & LGCIU 2 [Landing Gear Control Interface Unit] fault. Accomplished ECAM; QRH and supplemental non-normal items. Referenced FOM emergency chapter; briefed Flight Attendant's; Passengers; Company; and ATC. First Officer; lead Flight Attendant; Company; and I created a comprehensive plan to safely recover the aircraft giving consideration to maximizing a successful landing and minimizing stress on the passengers and Flight Attendant's. All involved worked flawlessly together. I was surprised to learn from the First Officer; that this was his first ever real world emergency in any flying operation. Declared an emergency with approach.
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.