Investigation number
199702998
Occurrence date
Location
120 km south-south-east of Melbourne Airport
State
Victoria
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Warning devices
Occurrence class
Incident
The crew reported that they received a cockpit warning during climb passing through FL 310. In accordance with company procedures the flight was returned for an uneventful landing at the departure runway.
Post flight examination found the number 3 Air Data reference Unit had failed. The unit was replaced and all systems tested normal. The aircraft then returned to service without further incident.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Airbus
Model
A320-211
Registration
VH-HYA
Operation type
Air Transport High Capacity
Sector
Jet
Departure point
Melbourne Vic.
Destination
Launceston Tas.
Damage
Nil