A B737-500's flaps 1 and slats remained extended after takeoff with the flap handle up. The aircraft...

Narrative:

After flaps 1 degree takeoff; flap handle retracted to up. Flap indicator showed flaps 1 degree and leading edge device overhead panel indicated leading edge flaps and slats still extended. Turned autopilot on; did after takeoff checklist and climbed out at 220 KTS. Flap indicator showed no split but flaps stuck at 1 degree. Flaps were unresponsive to flap handle movement. Continued climb to 17;000 ft; notified dispatch; and reviewed 'flaps trailing edge disagreement' irregular. Talked to dispatch and maintenance over the radio. Cycled flap indicator cbs as per maintenance with no result. Discussed with dispatch about return to ZZZ. Notified flight attendants and passengers about intent to return to ZZZ. Had flight attendants do cabin advisory. Checked landing distance required; discussed overweight landing and completed 'flaps trailing edge disagreement' irregular. Did not declare an emergency. Landed flaps 15 degrees using alternate operation; runway xxl with an overweight condition of 11;400 pounds. Smooth touchdown in calm winds; VFR day.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: A B737-500'S flaps 1 and slats remained extended after takeoff with the flap handle up. The aircraft was returned to land but an emergency was not declared.

Narrative: After flaps 1 degree takeoff; flap handle retracted to up. Flap indicator showed flaps 1 degree and leading edge device overhead panel indicated leading edge flaps and slats still extended. Turned autopilot on; did after takeoff checklist and climbed out at 220 KTS. Flap indicator showed no split but flaps stuck at 1 degree. Flaps were unresponsive to flap handle movement. Continued climb to 17;000 FT; notified Dispatch; and reviewed 'Flaps Trailing Edge Disagreement' irregular. Talked to Dispatch and maintenance over the radio. Cycled flap indicator CBs as per Maintenance with no result. Discussed with Dispatch about return to ZZZ. Notified Flight Attendants and passengers about intent to return to ZZZ. Had Flight Attendants do cabin advisory. Checked landing distance required; discussed overweight landing and completed 'flaps trailing edge disagreement' irregular. Did not declare an emergency. Landed flaps 15 degrees using alternate operation; Runway XXL with an overweight condition of 11;400 LBS. Smooth touchdown in calm winds; VFR day.

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.

Attributes
ACN	826293
Time
Date	200903
Local Time Of Day	1801-2400
Place
Locale Reference	ZZZ.Airport
State Reference	US
Environment
Flight Conditions	VMC
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	B737-500
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 121
Flight Phase	Takeoff
Route In Use	SID N/S
Flight Plan	IFR
Component
Aircraft Component	Flap/Slat Control System
Person 1
Function	Captain Pilot Flying
Experience	Flight Crew Last 90 Days 90 Flight Crew Total 13000 Flight Crew Type 6000
Events
Anomaly	Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe

A B737-500's flaps 1 and slats remained extended after takeoff with the flap handle up. The aircraft was returned to land but an emergency was not declared.