Flight Crew Last 90 Days 240; Flight Crew Total 15000; Flight Crew Type 10000
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe
Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem; General Declared Emergency
Aircraft
On takeoff Captain raised landing gear and nose gear failed to retract resulting in an ECAM. Captain accomplished ECAM which resulted in normal gear indication but ECAM read 'Landing gear gravity extend.' All indications other than left over ECAM were normal with gear up. Captain contacted Dispatch; Maintenance Control; and the Duty Manager to discuss further action. All three parties as well as the crew felt that the aircraft was 100% and ok to continue. Flight was normal and uneventful. Dispatch declared an emergency upon our arrival on our behalf. Gear was extended normally and a normal landing and taxi to gate was accomplished.
A320 First Officer reports nose landing gear failure to retract after takeoff. After ECAM actions nose gear is retracted with ECAM reading 'Landing gear gravity extend'. Landing gear extends normally during approach at destination.