A321 flight crew reported during arrival after setting flaps the ECAM displayed the F/CTL FLAPS LOCKED Amber Caution Message. The flight crew performed a go-around and landed at destination airport.
Synopsis
A321 flight crew reported during arrival after setting flaps the ECAM displayed the F/CTL FLAPS LOCKED Amber Caution Message. The flight crew performed a go-around and landed at destination airport.
Narrative
I was the Pilot Monitoring (PM) on Aircraft X: ZZZ1-ZZZ. While executing the ZZZZZ arrival into Runway XXC at ZZZ; the Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitor (ECAM) displayed the F/CTL FLAPS LOCKED Amber Caution Message after I moved the flap lever from 1 to 2 as directed by the Pilot Flying (PF). Prior to moving the flap lever; I checked for Vfe - 10 then moved the lever which triggered the message. I immediately checked for quick action items/ECAM exceptions; there were none. The Captain (CA) informed me that he would remain the PF and would communicate with ATC; then he instructed me to run the ECAM actions. After the ECAM action was completed; we reviewed the STATUS PAGE then followed up with the Quick Reference Handbook (QRH). After completing the Landing with Slats or Flaps Jammed Checklist; we determined the landing distance was less than 7;000 feet via the A320 Non-Normal Land iPad application. We briefly discussed Non-Routine landing considerations (Increased Vref Speed and Pitch Attitude). The PF landed the aircraft with a reduced flare due to the high pitch angle which caused a firm landing. I conducted a post flight inspection of the tail and saw no area that made contact with the runway.
Second reporter narrative
On approach to ZZZ when selecting flaps 2 we had the following Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitor (ECAM) message: F/CTL Flaps locked; Wing Tip Brk ON. We asked ATC for an extended downwind so that we could run the ECAM procedures and use the LAND APP to determine the required landing distance and approach speed. Due to the already nose high pitch; we knew that a tail strike may be a concern and we should limit our flare at touch down. The touchdown was firm; but safe; and rollout was normal. After parking at the gate a write up was made in the maintenance logbook and Maintenance was called. Also; the First Officer did a post flight walk around to ensure that no tail strike had occurred.
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