Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Training / Qualification; Situational Awareness; Time Pressure
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Returned To Departure Airport; Flight Crew Took Evasive Action; Flight Crew FLC complied w / Automation / Advisory; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
During climbout passing approximately 11;000 FT received ECAM advisory for EXCESSIVE CABIN VERTICAL SPEED and ECAM warning for EXCESSIVE CABIN ALTITUDE. [We] leveled off at 13;000 FT while donning oxygen masks. Number two cabin pressure regulator was deferred. [I] could not control cabin altitude with Manual Pressurization Control. Received vectors from Departure Control to allow a descent to 10;000 FT. Asked for and received vectors for a return to the departure airport. Believe cabin outflow valve was stuck full open leaving no way to control cabin pressure. Doubt could have been prevented.
An A310 ECAM alerted EXCESSIVE CABIN VERTICAL SPEED and EXCESSIVE CABIN ALTITUDE as the aicraft climbed through 11;000 FT.The QRH was complied with and the flight returned to the departure airport.