The flight crew of an airbus A300 reported that during a post maintenance test flight; while testing...

Narrative:

I performed a post maintenance test flight of aircraft X. All preflight items; taxi; and takeoff were normal. During the mid-level altitude block we performed all slat/flap checks per flight test manual with no discrepancies noted. We completed high level altitude block before requesting approaches for equipment check. During the descent into [airport X]; the in range and approach checklists were completed. At approximately 230 kts; I called for slats/flaps 15/0.at that time we got a kruger flap fault. I requested the first officer (first officer) to retract slats/flaps to 0/0 in an effort to cycle the slats and kruger flap. After a short period of time; I requested the first officer to extend slats/flaps to 15/0. After positioning the slats/flap handle to 15/0; we received the kruger fault light and ECAM message. At that point in time we abandoned the approach into [airport X] and requested approach into [airport Y] for full stop. We compiled with all of the QRH procedures adding all the speed increments and calculated landing distance. While being vectored for [airport Y]; we heard thump noise during right hand turn to downwind. No other indications in cockpit on what may have caused the thump noise. Somewhere during the approach I remember hearing the first officer say the kruger flap fault light is out. The landing was uneventful at [airport Y]. After landing and clearing the runway; I called for the after landing checklist.when the first officer moved the slat/flap handle to 0/0; both slat systems 1 and 2 on overhead panel faulted locking slats. During postflight inspection of the slats; a broken bracket was discovered on the kruger flap which allowed the kruger flap alignment to shift under the slats. When slats/flaps were retracted on after landing checklist the slats contacted the kruger flap causing the slat lockout. An aircraft maintenance log entry was made for kruger and slat.initial observation of the area looked like kruger flap bracket broke which may have caused alignment issue with the slat retraction.not sure if there is data out there on any other issues like this happening; but a consideration would be whether or not we want to leave slat/flap handle in landing position until block-in and inspection of area.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: The flight crew of an Airbus A300 reported that during a post maintenance test flight; while testing the Flap/Slat operation; they got a 'Kruger Flap Fault' light and an ECAM message.

Narrative: I performed a post maintenance test flight of Aircraft X. All preflight items; taxi; and takeoff were normal. During the mid-level altitude block we performed all slat/flap checks per flight test manual with no discrepancies noted. We completed high level altitude block before requesting approaches for equipment check. During the descent into [Airport X]; the in range and approach checklists were completed. At approximately 230 kts; I called for slats/flaps 15/0.At that time we got a Kruger Flap Fault. I requested the First Officer (FO) to retract slats/flaps to 0/0 in an effort to cycle the slats and Kruger flap. After a short period of time; I requested the FO to extend slats/flaps to 15/0. After positioning the slats/flap handle to 15/0; we received the Kruger Fault light and ECAM message. At that point in time we abandoned the approach into [Airport X] and requested approach into [Airport Y] for full stop. We compiled with all of the QRH procedures adding all the speed increments and calculated landing distance. While being vectored for [Airport Y]; we heard thump noise during right hand turn to downwind. No other indications in cockpit on what may have caused the thump noise. Somewhere during the approach I remember hearing the FO say the Kruger flap fault light is out. The landing was uneventful at [Airport Y]. After landing and clearing the runway; I called for the after landing checklist.When the FO moved the Slat/Flap handle to 0/0; both slat systems 1 and 2 on overhead panel faulted locking slats. During postflight inspection of the slats; a broken bracket was discovered on the Kruger Flap which allowed the Kruger Flap alignment to shift under the Slats. When slats/flaps were retracted on after landing checklist the slats contacted the Kruger flap causing the slat lockout. An Aircraft Maintenance log entry was made for Kruger and slat.Initial observation of the area looked like Kruger flap bracket broke which may have caused alignment issue with the slat retraction.Not sure if there is data out there on any other issues like this happening; but a consideration would be whether or not we want to leave slat/flap handle in landing position until block-in and inspection of area.

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Attributes
ACN	1406338
Time
Date	201612
Local Time Of Day	1201-1800
Place
Locale Reference	ZZZ.Airport
State Reference	US
Environment
Flight Conditions	VMC
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	A300
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 91
Flight Phase	Initial Approach
Route In Use	Vectors
Component
Aircraft Component	Leading Edge Flap
Person 1
Function	Pilot Flying Captain
Qualification	Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Person 2
Function	Captain Pilot Not Flying
Qualification	Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Events
Anomaly	Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe

The flight crew of an airbus A300 reported that during a post maintenance test flight; while testing the flap/slat operation; they got a 'kruger flap fault' light and an ECAM message.