A320 reported multiple engine system malfunctions after takeoff. The flight crew requested priority handling and performed an air turn back and precautionary landing at departure airport.
Synopsis
A320 reported multiple engine system malfunctions after takeoff. The flight crew requested priority handling and performed an air turn back and precautionary landing at departure airport.
Narrative
On Aircraft X; ZZZ-ZZZ1 holding short of [Runway] XXR; we received a COND TRIM AIR SYS FAULT ECAM as a repeat write up. While the CA (Captain) was discussing with Maintenance; the fault cleared and we deemed it was safe to continue and were then soon cleared for takeoff. On the takeoff roll around 80 kts.; we received an ECAM stating the takeoff thrust disagreed. Both engines were indicating normal so I elected to go into TOGA and continue the takeoff roll. After a normal rotation; we received numerous ECAMs including ENG 1 SHUTDOWN; ENG 1 FUEL VALVE FAULT; FUEL VALVE NOT CLOSED; ENG 1 FUEL VALVE OPEN. All engine indications were still normal except the engine 1 fuel valve was indicating amber but open on the systems page. Upon climb out; we [requested priority handling] with ZZZ and elected to return to the field. We then handled the ECAMS while the CA notified Dispatch and the FO (First Officer) briefed the FAs (Flight Attendants) and passengers. We set up for a visual approach to XXC and landed uneventfully and under max weight. After clearing the runway; local AARF inspected the aircraft and noted no leaks or damages. We then taxied to the gate and shutdown. Upon shutdown we noted FADEC 1 and ENG 1 EIU class two maintenance messages were displayed.
Second reporter narrative
Aircraft X; ZZZ-ZZZ1; was scheduled for a XB06Z (XA06 local) departure. Out time was XA59Z and the aircraft had an uneventful startup and taxi to Runway XXR. CA (Captain) was PF (Pilot Flying) and FO (First Officer) was PM (Pilot Monitoring). At the hold short; the aircraft incurred a COND TRIM AIR SYS FAULT ECAM which was a repeat gripe from the previous two flights. Tower was notified to delay as Maintenance was called. The ECAM cleared while the CA was on the phone with Maintenance; however; and the aircraft was determined to be safe for flight. Tower issued clearance for takeoff; Runway XXR at XX. During the takeoff roll at approximately 80 KIAS; there was an ECAM indicating that the engine takeoff thrust disagreed. Since all other engine indications were normal; PF set TOGA and continued the takeoff. The rotation was normal but during the climb out; the aircraft displayed ENG 1 FUEL VALVE FAULT and FUEL VALVE NOT CLOSED as well as ENG 1 SHUT DOWN and FUEL ENG 1 LP VALVE OPEN. All engine indications however including EPR; fuel flow; N1 and N2 RPM; and EGT were normal. The auto thrust system was not operating so the CA took over manually. He also noted that the SRS indications were still indicating steep pitch up and elected to use selected speed. The crew continued the climb out; cleaned up the aircraft on schedule; and at a safe altitude and airspeed; handled the ECAMs. The number one engine fuel pressure valve on the Fuel Page indicated amber but in the open position and the PFD displayed 'Set Green Dot'. All other indications; other than the ECAMs and the auto thrust; were normal. The crew elected to [request priority handling] and return to ZZZ. The CA notified Dispatch while the FO notified the FAs and the passengers. The CA set up and briefed the approach to XXC. The aircraft was below max landing weight. The FO continued to watch the fuel system page and engine performance. Fuel stayed balanced and both engine indications remained normal. The CA landed the aircraft and during rollout; the Engine 1 reverser was inoperative. After clearing the runway; AARF conducted a quick visual inspection and reported no leaks or damage. The aircraft was taxied back under its own power and shutdown uneventfully. Upon shutdown; FADEC 1 and ENG 1 EIU class 2 maintenance messages were displayed.
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