a320
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 200; Flight Crew Total 9000; Flight Crew Type 4500
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Air Traffic Control Provided Assistance; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; General Maintenance Action; General Declared Emergency
Aircraft
[We received an] ECAM at cruise altitude; Green Hydraulic System low quantity. [We] followed ECAM procedures resulting in an inoperative Green Hydraulic System. Captain and I reviewed all Flight Manual notes; including required landing distance in an abnormal configuration (loss of left reverser; some spoilers; nose wheel steering; and inoperative anti-skid brakes). [We] discussed issues with Dispatch and Maintenance Control. [We] agreed plan of action to continue to destination. Dispatch would discuss with ATC Representative; plan on landing on longest runway winds permitting; have emergency equipment standing by. Captain briefed Lead Flight Attendant. Declared emergency with Center; priority handling with Center and Approach. Manual gear extension accomplished. Aircraft landed on longest runway and was able to taxi clear with differential braking. [We were] towed to gate.
A320 First Officer experiences loss of Green Hydraulic System quantity in cruise and continues to destination. An emergency is declared and flight lands on the longest runway using gravity to extend the landing gear.