Emergencies

Alternate Brake System

A backup braking system used when the primary brake system fails or becomes unavailable.

Quick answer: A backup braking system used when the primary brake system fails or becomes unavailable.

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Quick answer

A backup braking system used when the primary brake system fails or becomes unavailable.

Why it matters

Alternate Brake System matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Alternate Brake System?

In this glossary, Alternate Brake System refers to: A backup braking system used when the primary brake system fails or becomes unavailable.

How is Alternate Brake System used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Primary brakes are inoperative, switching to alternate brake system for landing."

Why does Alternate Brake System matter in aviation?

Alternate Brake System matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Alternate Brake System?

Alternate Brake System is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Alternate Brake System belong to?

In this glossary, Alternate Brake System is grouped under Emergencies. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A backup braking system used when the primary brake system fails or becomes unavailable.

Operational example

Primary brakes are inoperative, switching to alternate brake system for landing.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Emergencies

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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