HYDRAULICS · CRUISE · LEVEL HARD
Cruise FL350, VIDP–VABB. A turbine blade release has damaged both GREEN and YELLOW hydraulic return lines simultaneously — system pressure on both circuits drops below 1 450 PSI. HYD G+Y SYS LO PR warning fires (Level 3, red, CRC). Both engines and AC buses remain normal — BLUE system continues on its ELEC pump (RAT NOT deployed for pure G+Y loss). F/CTL reverts to ALTERNATE LAW (PROT LOST); STABILIZER, SPOILERS 1/2/4/5, FLAPS, YAW DAMPER, ANTI SKID and NW STEERING all INOP.
Fly the aircraft first — alternate law, MANEUVER WITH CARE, MAX 320 KT / M.77. Run the HYD G+Y SYS LO PR ECAM PTU OFF → AFFECTED PUMPS OFF (GREEN ENG 1 + YELLOW ENG 2). PM declares MAYDAY to ATC once aircraft under control. Land FLAP 3 at VREF+25 kt; gravity gear extension AFTER stabilised at VAPP (so trim reference is set before direct law). Divert to nearest suitable airport with adequate runway.
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