Flight Crew Last 90 Days 125; Flight Crew Total 8500; Flight Crew Type 4333
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
At cruise during a normal systems check the Captain noted a decreasing Green Hydraulic System fluid level. Shortly after we became aware of the decrease the situation resulted in a HYD Green System Reservoir Low Quantity ECAM. We completed the ECAM steps; referenced the Flight Manual; conferred with Dispatch and Maintenance Control and evaluated our landing performance. With their inputs included we determined the appropriate course of action was to continue to destination. Flight attendants and passengers were advised. We used the gravity gear extension procedure as per the Flight Manual and executed a normal landing. We taxied clear of runway and were towed to the gate.
In cruise flight; Green Hydraulic System began to lose fluid. We first noticed this during routine periodic system review and got to watch it drain before our eyes. Fluid depleted and ECAM triggered. ECAM procedure was followed; Flight Handbook procedure was reviewed; Dispatch and Maintenance Control were conferenced; and we discussed our options; deciding that proceeding to destination was the best available choice. Remainder of flight was uneventful and routine. Flight attendants were briefed; ATC and destination airport were advised; and passengers were informed. Approach and landing were normal; with consideration of unique requirements of the procedure. We landed; taxied clear of the runway; shut down the engines; and were towed to the gate by company Maintenance personnel. Flight concluded without any further occurrences.
A320 flight crew reports loss of Green Hydraulic System pressure at FL340 due to loss of Green System fluid. Crew elects to continue to destination and lands normally after using alternate means of landing gear extension.