B767-300 and 300 ER
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Situational Awareness; Training / Qualification; Troubleshooting
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew FLC complied w / Automation / Advisory; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; General Declared Emergency; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
On downwind for Runway 28. Looked like they were setting us for a visual; and approach slowed us to 180 knots abeam the field heading east. As we slowed and configured; saw EICAS message TE FLAP DISAGREE. Flap handle at 20; flaps looked like they froze at 15 to 16 degrees. Asked Approach for delay; they kept us at 6;000 feet in a box pattern. Ran the checklist; recomputed approach speeds; and declared an emergency. Captain did a great job communicating with the passengers; the flight attendants and approach control while I ran the checklist. Asked for Airfield Rescue and Fire Fighters' response as a precaution; uneventful landing and rollout. Taxied to the gate; leaving flaps in position so Maintenance could check out what caused the problem.Kudos to Approach. When we asked for a delay before continuing the approach; their response was impressive: no drama; straight forward box pattern; approach as soon as we were ready. A pat on the back for our training; as well. Having practiced this type of problem in the simulator made our handling of it seem like we were just practicing for another checkride at the training academy.
A B767-300 EICAS alerted TE FLAP DISAGREE with the flap handle at 20; but the flaps locked near 15 degrees. The crew declared an emergency; complied with the QRH; and completed an uneventful landing.