Flight Phase

Idle reverse thrust

Minimum reverse-thrust setting used during rollout to aid deceleration while reducing noise, FOD risk, and brake wear.

Quick answer: Minimum reverse-thrust setting used during rollout to aid deceleration while reducing noise, FOD risk, and brake wear.

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Quick answer

Minimum reverse-thrust setting used during rollout to aid deceleration while reducing noise, FOD risk, and brake wear.

Why it matters

Idle reverse thrust matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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 Idle reverse thrust?

In this glossary, Idle reverse thrust refers to: Minimum reverse-thrust setting used during rollout to aid deceleration while reducing noise, FOD risk, and brake wear.

How is Idle reverse thrust used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Pilot: Idle reverse thrust selected; deceleration stable, maintaining runway centreline, speed reducing through ninety knots, spoilers up."

Why does Idle reverse thrust matter in aviation?

Idle reverse thrust matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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 Idle reverse thrust?

Idle reverse thrust is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Idle reverse thrust belong to?

In this glossary, Idle reverse thrust is grouped under Flight Phase. 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

Minimum reverse-thrust setting used during rollout to aid deceleration while reducing noise, FOD risk, and brake wear.

Operational example

Pilot: Idle reverse thrust selected; deceleration stable, maintaining runway centreline, speed reducing through ninety knots, spoilers up.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Phase

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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