A319
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe
Flight Crew Returned To Departure Airport; Flight Crew Landed As Precaution; General Declared Emergency; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
After takeoff we had a total failure of the Green Hydraulic System. We performed all emergency procedures related to that system loss.  Performed an emergency landing on the longest runway; stopped; pinned the landing gear and got towed to the gate.  Maintenance found a defective hydraulic line.
A319 Captain experiences a Green System hydraulic failure just after takeoff and declares an emergency. ECAM actions are accomplished and flight returns to the departure airport.