Flight Phase

Inverseur de poussée

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

Inverseur de poussée 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 Inverseur de poussée?

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

How is Inverseur de poussée used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Après atterrissage, déployez les inverseurs de poussée et le freinage maximum pour assurer l’arrêt dans la longueur de piste disponible."

Why does Inverseur de poussée matter in aviation?

Inverseur de poussée 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 Inverseur de poussée?

Inverseur de poussée is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Inverseur de poussée belong to?

In this glossary, Inverseur de poussée 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.

Localized term

Inverseur de poussée

Localized example

Après atterrissage, déployez les inverseurs de poussée et le freinage maximum pour assurer l’arrêt dans la longueur de piste disponible.

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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