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Old 23rd Mar 2019, 17:04
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Originally Posted by A37575
https://avherald.com/h?article=4c5b3f3d&opt=0
An A320 lands and reverse thrust fails to operate. There had been no prior warning flags in the cockpit. Maintenance staff had forgotten to remove the reverser lockout pins after servicing. The situation could have been critical if a high speed rejected takeoff occurred at the departure airfield and the crew were unaware the reversers had been locked out.
Highly visible lock out pins should have been caught on even the most cursery walkaround.
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