Airbus Bounce Recovery:
Recovery from a light bounce
In case of a light bounce, the following typical recovery technique can be applied:
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Maintain a normal landing pitch attitude:
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Do not increase pitch attitude as this could cause a tailstrike; and,
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Do not allow the pitch attitude to increase, particularly following a firm
touchdown with a high pitch rate.
Note:
Spoiler extension may induce pitch up effect.
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Continue the landing;
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Keep thrust at idle; and,
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Be aware of the increased landing distance.
Recovery from a high bounce
In case of a more severe bounce, do not attempt to land, as the remaining runway
length might not be sufficient to stop the aircraft.
The following generic go-around technique can be applied:
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Maintain a normal landing pitch attitude;
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Initiate a go-around by triggering go-around levers and/or advancing throttle/thrust
levers to the go-around thrust position (depending on aircraft type);
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Ignore the takeoff configuration warning, if any;
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Maintain the landing gear and flaps configuration;
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Be ready for a possible second touchdown;
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Do not try to avoid a second touchdown during the go-around. Should this
happen, the second touchdown would be soft enough to prevent damage to the
aircraft, if pitch attitude is maintained;
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When safely established in the go-around and no risk of further touchdown exists
(i.e., with a steady positive climb), follow normal go-around procedures; and,
• Reengage automation, as desired, to reduce workload.