Flight Phase

Freinage manuel

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

Freinage manuel 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

What is Freinage manuel?

In this glossary, Freinage manuel 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 Freinage manuel used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Après l'atterrissage, l'équipage a utilisé le freinage manuel pour ralentir l'avion sur la piste mouillée."

Why does Freinage manuel matter in aviation?

Freinage manuel 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 Freinage manuel?

Freinage manuel is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Freinage manuel belong to?

In this glossary, Freinage manuel 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.

Localized term

Freinage manuel

Localized example

Après l'atterrissage, l'équipage a utilisé le freinage manuel pour ralentir l'avion sur la piste mouillée.

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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