A320
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe
Flight Crew Diverted; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition
Aircraft
Captain flying. After an extended taxi; with a pass through the deicing pad; no ice detected; continued towards runway. Approximately 10 minutes before TO started engine 2. After engine 2 start and at power change over received a FLCT SPLR FAULT. Following non normal methodology decided to contact dispatched and advised. Connected with maintenance and a reset of SEC 3 was suggested and instructed by maintenance. This cleared the fault and all flight controls and spoiler movement was checked. After takeoff; FLCT SPLR FAULT returned. No high roll rate experienced or autopilot disconnect with fault. Through 10;000 ft followed non normal methodology; and ECAM exception procedures. First officer is now flying pilot. After discussion with dispatch; selected a diversion airport. Enroute [we advised ATC] and managed fuel to an acceptable landing weight. Uneventful landing and taxied to gate.
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A320 flight crew reported a FLCT SPLR FAULT after takeoff. Crew followed recommended procedures. After discussion with Dispatch; the crew diverted for an uneventful landing.