Lesson Title: Hydraulic System Issue Prompts Return to Berlin

During flight EW-8592, operated by an Avion Express Malta Airbus A320-200 on behalf of Eurowings (registration: 9H-SWF), an issue with the green hydraulic system emerged. As the aircraft climbed out of Berlin’s runway 07R, the crew noticed zero hydraulic quantity and low-pressure indications, leading them to abort the climb and return to Berlin.

To prepare for landing, the crew entered a holding pattern to burn off excess fuel. Despite the open gear doors, the crew safely executed the alternate extension procedure, ensuring the landing gear deployment. The aircraft touched down back on Berlin’s runway 07R just 55 minutes after departure.

While causing a delay of approximately 6.5 hours, a replacement Eurowings Airbus A320-200 (registration: D-ABZE) successfully reached Palma Mallorca.

This incident underscores the significance of diligent monitoring, timely decision-making, and adherence to emergency protocols in ensuring safe outcomes.

واژه های مهم درس

Emerged – came up, arose, appeared
Abort – cancel, terminate, halt
Holding pattern – circular flight path, orbit
Deployed – extended, released, activated
Touch down – land, make a landing
Adherence – compliance, observance, conformity
Significance – importance, relevance, meaning
Diligent – careful, meticulous, thorough
Timely – prompt, on time, punctual
Protocols – procedures, guidelines, rules
Execute – carry out, perform, implement
Underscore – emphasize, highlight, underscore the importance of
Approximately – roughly, about, around
Outcome – result, consequence, end result

Read the text carefully, and put “T” next to the sentences that are true and “F” for the sentences that are false based on the information in the text.

The Avion Express Malta Airbus A320-200 experienced an engine failure during flight EW-8592.
The crew decided to continue the climb despite the hydraulic system issue.
The replacement aircraft that reached Palma Mallorca had the registration D-ABZE.
The gear doors remained closed during the landing back in Berlin.
The delay in reaching Palma Mallorca was approximately 2.5 hours.

Answer the following Open-Ended Questions based on the information in the text:

What prompted the crew of the Avion Express Malta Airbus A320-200 to return to Berlin during flight EW-8592?
How did the crew manage the excess fuel before landing back in Berlin?
What steps did the crew take to ensure the safe deployment of the landing gear?
How might the hydraulic system issue have impacted the overall flight operations?
What are some potential measures that could be implemented to prevent similar incidents in the future?
What prompted the crew of the Avion Express Malta Airbus A320-200 to return to Berlin during flight EW-8592?

پاسخ ها

here are the answers to the true or false questions:

The Avion Express Malta Airbus A320-200 experienced an engine failure during flight EW-8592.
- False. The text does not mention an engine failure.
The crew decided to continue the climb despite the hydraulic system issue.
- False. The text states that the crew decided to return to Berlin due to the hydraulic system issue.
The replacement aircraft that reached Palma Mallorca had the registration D-ABZE.
- True. The text mentions that the replacement aircraft had the registration D-ABZE.
The gear doors remained closed during the landing back in Berlin.
- False. The text states that the gear doors remained open during the landing.
The delay in reaching Palma Mallorca was approximately 2.5 hours.
- False. The text states that the delay in reaching Palma Mallorca was approximately 6.5 hours.

Here are the answers to the open-ended questions based on the text:

What prompted the crew of the Avion Express Malta Airbus A320-200 to return to Berlin during flight EW-8592?
- The crew decided to return to Berlin due to an indication of zero quantity and low pressure in the green hydraulic system.
How did the crew manage the excess fuel before landing back in Berlin?
- The crew entered a holding pattern to burn off the excess fuel before initiating the landing back in Berlin.
What steps did the crew take to ensure the safe deployment of the landing gear?
- The crew utilized the alternate extension method to lower the landing gear, despite the gear doors remaining open during the landing.
How might the hydraulic system issue have impacted the overall flight operations?
- The hydraulic system issue required the aircraft to return to its departure airport, resulting in a delay and disruption to the original flight schedule.
What are some potential measures that could be implemented to prevent similar incidents in the future?
- Some potential measures could include regular maintenance and inspections of the hydraulic system, monitoring system parameters more closely during flight, and ensuring effective communication and coordination between the flight crew and maintenance personnel to promptly address any system issues.