Aircraft Systems

speed-brake lever

A cockpit control that arms or actuates spoiler panels to reduce speed or rate of descent during flight and landing roll.

Quick answer: A cockpit control that arms or actuates spoiler panels to reduce speed or rate of descent during flight and landing roll.

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Quick answer

A cockpit control that arms or actuates spoiler panels to reduce speed or rate of descent during flight and landing roll.

Why it matters

speed-brake lever matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems 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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What is speed-brake lever?

In this glossary, speed-brake lever refers to: A cockpit control that arms or actuates spoiler panels to reduce speed or rate of descent during flight and landing roll.

How is speed-brake lever used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Speed-brake lever armed for approach, monitoring spoiler deployment and descent profile."

Why does speed-brake lever matter in aviation?

speed-brake lever matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems 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 speed-brake lever?

speed-brake lever is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does speed-brake lever belong to?

In this glossary, speed-brake lever is grouped under Aircraft Systems. 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 cockpit control that arms or actuates spoiler panels to reduce speed or rate of descent during flight and landing roll.

Operational example

Speed-brake lever armed for approach, monitoring spoiler deployment and descent profile.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Aircraft Systems

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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