A319 first officer experiences flap ECAM during approach when the flap handle is moved to the 2 posi...

Narrative:

[We were on a] normal arrival for a visual approach. On lowering flaps to 2; there was an ECAM 'flight cont/flap alignment' as turn was being made to final. Aircraft was leveled-off and approach control informed of the termination of the visual approach. Vectors were given for an extended downwind leg to troubleshoot the problem. Attempts were made to cycle the flaps. Only slats were available with the flaps locked up. The captain (pilot not flying) proceeded to go through the ECAM irregular checklist; the abnormal landing checklist; irregular landing distance computation; and to communicate with the passengers and cabin crew. The end result was a flaps three landings with vref + 25 KTS (148 KTS); runway available 8;500 plus and clearance provided to land by tower. Runways were dry and winds were 300/11. Trucks were available and rolled into position. Medium brakes were selected and flying characteristics were reviewed. Auto-pilot was used to 500 ft AGL and a normal landing was accomplished. Cleared the runway and brake temps were normal. [We] proceeded to the gate for a normal shutdown. Maintenance was notified.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: A319 First Officer experiences flap ECAM during approach when the flap handle is moved to the 2 position. ECAM procedures are complied with and full slat zero flap landing ensues.

Narrative: [We were on a] normal arrival for a visual approach. On lowering flaps to 2; there was an ECAM 'FLT CONT/FLAP ALIGNMENT' as turn was being made to final. Aircraft was leveled-off and Approach Control informed of the termination of the visual approach. Vectors were given for an extended downwind leg to troubleshoot the problem. Attempts were made to cycle the flaps. Only slats were available with the flaps locked up. The Captain (Pilot Not Flying) proceeded to go through the ECAM Irregular checklist; the Abnormal Landing checklist; irregular landing distance computation; and to communicate with the passengers and cabin crew. The end result was a flaps three landings with Vref + 25 KTS (148 KTS); runway available 8;500 plus and clearance provided to land by Tower. Runways were dry and winds were 300/11. Trucks were available and rolled into position. Medium brakes were selected and flying characteristics were reviewed. Auto-pilot was used to 500 FT AGL and a normal landing was accomplished. Cleared the runway and brake temps were normal. [We] proceeded to the gate for a normal shutdown. Maintenance was notified.

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	910754
Time
Date	201009
Local Time Of Day	0601-1200
Place
Locale Reference	ZZZ.Airport
State Reference	US
Environment
Flight Conditions	VMC
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	A319
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 121
Flight Phase	Final Approach
Route In Use	Visual Approach
Component
Aircraft Component	Trailing Edge Flap
Person 1
Function	Pilot Flying First Officer
Experience	Flight Crew Last 90 Days 120 Flight Crew Total 7000 Flight Crew Type 450
Events
Anomaly	Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical

A319 first officer experiences flap ECAM during approach when the flap handle is moved to the 2 position. ECAM procedures are complied with and full slat zero flap landing ensues.