sevenstrokeroll;
I think you might be wrong.
the slats come out in less than 2 seconds...haven't timed it
and I do think that if the reverser deploys the throttle goes to idle, it is the reverser throttle/lever that would throttle the engine up once in reverse.
Could very well be - I haven't flown the MD80, only the DC9.
The slats came out on the '9 quite quickly I agree, but not 2 seconds - I suspect closer to four; Flaps "15", (if I recall) would take longer but again I'm guessing. But to your point, even just the slats out would lower the stall speed substantially, (it's worth 30 to 50kts depending upon type of aircraft).
If someone current on the MD80 could confirm that the throttles are brought to IDLE thrust if an uncommanded deployment of the reverser is sensed, that would help understanding - thanks.
I understand that the reverse lever increases engine speed once reverse selected - that's the way it works on most
, however on the Airbus 320 series, the thrust lever itself is brought back from the IDLE position into the reverse regime. The 330/340 series uses conventional levers attached to and extending forward of, the thrust levers.