A320
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 150; Flight Crew Total 13000; Flight Crew Type 1300
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Inflight Shutdown; General Declared Emergency
Aircraft
On climbout we got an ENG 1 Compressor Vane ECAM. We followed all ECAM steps and referred to the QRH. All engine parameters were normal or within limits. Engine 1 FF; EGT; and N2 were a little higher than Engine 2 but well within limits. At top of descent; the First Officer retarded the throttles and the number 1 engine stalled; the EGT went up to approximately 835 degrees; and we got an ENG 1 Fail ECAM. Followed all ECAM steps; referred to the QRH and shutdown Engine 1. Declared an emergency with ATC; Dispatch; and briefed the flight attendants. We prepped the cabin for an emergency landing but did not issue a 'Brace' signal. First Officer had just completed his PC so I had him continue flying and accomplish the landing. Landed uneventfully; had the fire department inspect the engine; then taxied to the gate.
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A320 flight crew reported ENG #1 compressor vane ECAM after takeoff; with no other issues they continued to destination. At top of descent the #1 engine rolled back and showed a high EGT; so the engine was shut down and non-eventful single engine landing ensued.