I was onboard flight AF6145 from Toulouse to Paris yesterday night, operated by an Air France A320. During landing at Paris Orly airport, I noticed that the right wing's spoilers were not deployed symmetrically :
asymspoilers.jpg
The spoilers were deployed as shown on the picture for at least 30 seconds, they were then retracted, re-deployed and re-retracted in a matter of seconds.
I've flown on A320s at least 5 times in the past, but never really paid attention to the wings during landing. Is this normal or are the spoilers supposed to be deployed at the exact same angle? I am curious to know, as i've recently heard about some aircraft incidents concerning the asymmetrical deployment of spoilers (I.E : http://www.37000feet.com/report/8430...d-brake-handle)
asymspoilers.jpg
The spoilers were deployed as shown on the picture for at least 30 seconds, they were then retracted, re-deployed and re-retracted in a matter of seconds.
I've flown on A320s at least 5 times in the past, but never really paid attention to the wings during landing. Is this normal or are the spoilers supposed to be deployed at the exact same angle? I am curious to know, as i've recently heard about some aircraft incidents concerning the asymmetrical deployment of spoilers (I.E : http://www.37000feet.com/report/8430...d-brake-handle)