Narrative:

RNAV approach to runway 12 VMC. Normal managed RNAV approach profile flown; planned for flaps full landing configuration. Autopilot was engaged throughout descent until just prior to FAF. Flaps 1 selected at approximately 2;200 speed 210 knots 15 miles out. Aircraft leveled off at initial approach altitude 1;700 feet 9.5 miles out. Selected flaps 2; normal operation. Selected flaps 3; gear down 3 miles from FAF; level at 1;700 feet; slats fault message appeared on ECAM. Both slat and flap actual position indications matched the correct position indexes on the ECAM display for flaps 3; however both remained amber. No other messages or ECAM action noted.prior to FAF; elected to update approach performance landing configuration to flaps 3 and not attempt to move flap handle. Final approach descent profile parameters were all normal down to landing. First officer jiggled flap handle several times on short final; slats fault message disappeared. There was no apparent slat or flap movement indicated or perceived.during taxi back we cycled flaps several times with no faults noted. Discussed condition with maintenance and asked whether any faults were retained or indicated in the aircraft integrated data system (aids); none were noted.

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Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: A319 flight crew reported choosing to continue the approach following an ECAM status message F/CTRL SLATS FAULT/LOCKED.

Narrative: RNAV approach to Runway 12 VMC. Normal managed RNAV approach profile flown; planned for flaps full landing configuration. Autopilot was engaged throughout descent until just prior to FAF. Flaps 1 selected at approximately 2;200 speed 210 knots 15 miles out. Aircraft leveled off at initial approach altitude 1;700 feet 9.5 miles out. Selected flaps 2; normal operation. Selected flaps 3; gear down 3 miles from FAF; level at 1;700 feet; slats fault message appeared on ECAM. Both slat and flap actual position indications matched the correct position indexes on the ECAM display for flaps 3; however both remained amber. No other messages or ECAM action noted.Prior to FAF; elected to update approach performance landing configuration to flaps 3 and not attempt to move flap handle. Final approach descent profile parameters were all normal down to landing. First Officer jiggled flap handle several times on short final; slats fault message disappeared. There was no apparent slat or flap movement indicated or perceived.During taxi back we cycled flaps several times with no faults noted. Discussed condition with maintenance and asked whether any faults were retained or indicated in the Aircraft Integrated Data System (AIDS); none were noted.

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.