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On initial approach to the scheduled destination an A320's trailing edge flaps did not extend with flaps 2 selected. The crew declared an emergency and diverted. During the second approach the flaps operated normally.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 881593 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201003 |
| Local Time Of Day | 0601-1200 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | FO |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | VMC |
| Light | Daylight |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | A320 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Initial Approach |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Trailing Edge Flap |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Captain Pilot Not Flying |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe |
Narrative:
On downwind for runway xx; aircraft was slowed to flap speed for visual approach. Flaps 1 was selected with normal leading edge device indications. When flaps 2 was selected; no trailing edge flaps extended. Followed ECAM and non-normal procedures and recycled flap handle position several times; from flaps up to flaps 3 positions and in between. [We] discussed diverting to a domestic airport as an alternate. Tower then had windshear report and decision was made to proceed to a domestic airport and land. Company; ATC and flight attendants/passengers were also advised. Prepared for full slats/no flap landing at our diversion airport and declared emergency and asked for equipment to stand by as precaution. If no slats/no flaps on final approach runway xxr; decision was made to divert to another nearby airport if necessary; for longer runway lengths. On final approach; both slats and flaps operated normally and landing was made and taxied to the gate.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: On initial approach to the scheduled destination an A320's trailing edge flaps did not extend with flaps 2 selected. The crew declared an emergency and diverted. During the second approach the flaps operated normally.
Narrative: On downwind for Runway XX; aircraft was slowed to flap speed for visual approach. Flaps 1 was selected with normal leading edge device indications. When flaps 2 was selected; no trailing edge flaps extended. Followed ECAM and Non-Normal Procedures and recycled flap handle position several times; from flaps up to flaps 3 positions and in between. [We] discussed diverting to a domestic airport as an alternate. Tower then had windshear report and decision was made to proceed to a domestic airport and land. Company; ATC and flight attendants/passengers were also advised. Prepared for full Slats/No Flap landing at our diversion airport and declared emergency and asked for equipment to stand by as precaution. If no slats/no flaps on final approach Runway XXR; decision was made to divert to another nearby airport if necessary; for longer runway lengths. On final approach; both slats and flaps operated normally and landing was made and taxied to the gate.
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.