Aircraft Systems

alavanca de 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

alavanca de 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

What is alavanca de speed-brake?

In this glossary, alavanca de 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 alavanca de speed-brake used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Alavanca de speed-brake armada para aproximação, monitorando abertura dos spoilers e perfil de descida."

Why does alavanca de speed-brake matter in aviation?

alavanca de 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 alavanca de speed-brake?

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

What category does alavanca de speed-brake belong to?

In this glossary, alavanca de 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

alavanca de speed-brake

Localized example

Alavanca de speed-brake armada para aproximação, monitorando abertura dos spoilers e perfil de descida.

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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