Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Air Traffic Control Provided Assistance; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem; General Declared Emergency
Aircraft
On approach at 2;000 FT; decelerating through 210 KTS; Captain selected flaps 1. Flap position indicator showed needle split of L(up); R(1/2) and LE Flaps 'xnsit' light remained amber.I continued to fly the aircraft and entered holding pattern as Captain consulted QRH. We identified the problem as trailing edge flap asymmetry and accomplished applicable checklists. Captain declared an emergency with Tower and requested ARFF. Landing was uneventful and after inspection by ARFF Captain taxied aircraft to the gate.
B737-800 flight crew received a flap asymmetry warning light during approach. An emergency was declared and an uneventful landing ensued.