Aircraft Systems

leva speed-brake

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

leva speed-brake 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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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is leva speed-brake?

In this glossary, leva speed-brake 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 leva speed-brake used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Leva speed-brake armata per avvicinamento, monitoraggio apertura spoiler e profilo discesa."

Why does leva speed-brake matter in aviation?

leva speed-brake 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 leva speed-brake?

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

What category does leva speed-brake belong to?

In this glossary, leva speed-brake 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.

Localized term

leva speed-brake

Localized example

Leva speed-brake armata per avvicinamento, monitoraggio apertura spoiler e profilo discesa.

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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