Flight Phase

Thrust reverser

A device that redirects the engine's thrust forward to help slow the aircraft after landing, typically activated on touchdown.

Quick answer: A device that redirects the engine's thrust forward to help slow the aircraft after landing, typically activated on touchdown.

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Quick answer

A device that redirects the engine's thrust forward to help slow the aircraft after landing, typically activated on touchdown.

Why it matters

Thrust reverser 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 Thrust reverser?

In this glossary, Thrust reverser refers to: A device that redirects the engine's thrust forward to help slow the aircraft after landing, typically activated on touchdown.

How is Thrust reverser used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "After touchdown, deploy thrust reversers and maximum braking to ensure stopping within the available runway length."

Why does Thrust reverser matter in aviation?

Thrust reverser 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 Thrust reverser?

Thrust reverser is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Thrust reverser belong to?

In this glossary, Thrust reverser 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

A device that redirects the engine's thrust forward to help slow the aircraft after landing, typically activated on touchdown.

Operational example

After touchdown, deploy thrust reversers and maximum braking to ensure stopping within the available runway length.

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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