How do you achieve maximum reverse thrust?

How do you achieve maximum reverse thrust?

• A. Beyond detent No. 2
• B. To detent No. 1
• C. To idle
• D. Full reverse via separate switch

Answer: (A)

Maximum reverse thrust is achieved by moving the thrust reverser lever past the second detent into the full reverse position. The detents represent staged deployment: the first detent gives partial reverse, enough for initial deceleration, while going beyond the second detent advances to the full reverse and activates the reverser to its maximum thrust. Stopping at the first detent or at idle won’t provide maximum braking, and using a separate switch for full reverse is not the standard way to reach maximum reverse in normal operation. So, to obtain the highest reverse thrust, push beyond the second detent.

Maximum reverse thrust is achieved by moving the thrust reverser lever past the second detent into the full reverse position. The detents represent staged deployment: the first detent gives partial reverse, enough for initial deceleration, while going beyond the second detent advances to the full reverse and activates the reverser to its maximum thrust. Stopping at the first detent or at idle won’t provide maximum braking, and using a separate switch for full reverse is not the standard way to reach maximum reverse in normal operation. So, to obtain the highest reverse thrust, push beyond the second detent.