A330
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; Flight Crew Returned To Departure Airport; Flight Crew Inflight Shutdown; General Declared Emergency
Aircraft
Approximately five minutes after leveling off at FL360; and prior to entering ETOPS airspace; the Number 1 Engine EPR gauge indicator rolled back to '0' while the commanded EPR stayed at its cruise value. The Number 1 Engine oil pressure indication was '0'; and in the red. The Number 1 N3 indicator also read '0'. ECAM alert ENG 1 FAIL occurred; Captain set thrust to MCT and called for ECAM actions to be performed; First Officer then established contact with Center to obtain a clearance back. Captain then declared an emergency; contacted Dispatch; informed flight attendants and passengers of the return. Relief Officer completed fuel dump procedure checklist while Captain and First Officer completed ENG FAIL Checklist and Over Weight Landing Checklist. Single engine approach and landing accomplished with a normal uneventful landing and rollout.
A330-200 Captain experiences an engine failure leveling at FL360. An emergency is declared and flight returns to departure airport after dumping fuel.