Boeing 737 flight spoilers

[BOAC]

IMHO if speedbrakes are needed, then something has gone wrong in the previous part of the descent.

- well then, IYHO you have obviously never approached LGW 08R, or many other runways where unexpected short-cuts can leave you high - or are you one of those people who always decline the short-cut?

[iflytb20]

I found this reading an "Emergency descent" article for the 737NG
"Remember that use of speedbrakes at speeds in excess of 320 kts could result in a severe vibration which, in turn, could cause extreme damage to the horizontal stabilizer"

The speed restriction was of 300kts on acfts without stiffened elevator tabs. The tabs have been stiffened since Sep 06 (SB-737-55A1080). Best way to tell - if the tabs have Six hinges, they have been stiffened. If they have four, they have not yet been stiffened

Doesn't one get an amber light with speedbrakes extended with flaps greater than 10?

That is below 800 ft RA