Originally Posted by
TotalBeginner
Can someone clarify what is meant by ‘second detent reverse’? Is it the 1st detent after REV IDLE (~75% N1} or is it the max position (~82% N1)?
My FCOM does not give specific numbers. It states that the the first detent is idle reverse and the second detent provides "adequate reverse thrust for normal operations." The second detent is NOT max reverse, but the reverse lever can be moved beyond the second detent if more reverse thrust is desired. To come out of reverse, return reverse levers to the first detent, let the engines spool down to near idle, and then stow the levers.