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Manual braking

The act of the flight crew applying the aircraft's wheel brakes by hand or foot, rather than using automatic braking systems, typically during landing rollout or ground operations.

Quick answer: The act of the flight crew applying the aircraft's wheel brakes by hand or foot, rather than using automatic braking systems, typically during landing rollout or ground operations.

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Quick answer

The act of the flight crew applying the aircraft's wheel brakes by hand or foot, rather than using automatic braking systems, typically during landing rollout or ground operations.

Why it matters

Manual braking 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 Manual braking?

In this glossary, Manual braking refers to: The act of the flight crew applying the aircraft's wheel brakes by hand or foot, rather than using automatic braking systems, typically during landing rollout or ground operations.

How is Manual braking used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "After touchdown, the crew used manual braking to slow the aircraft on the wet runway."

Why does Manual braking matter in aviation?

Manual braking 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 Manual braking?

Manual braking is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Manual braking belong to?

In this glossary, Manual braking 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

The act of the flight crew applying the aircraft's wheel brakes by hand or foot, rather than using automatic braking systems, typically during landing rollout or ground operations.

Operational example

After touchdown, the crew used manual braking to slow the aircraft on the wet runway.

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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