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Old 8th Mar 2011, 12:17
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rudderrudderrat
 
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Hi,

Just to add a bit more: make sure the Thrust Levers are closed before touch down else the following may happen.

From Airbus Safety First Magazine Feb 2010

3.2. Hard landings
Among hard landings, one specific category has been identified where by the hard landing occurred after a bounce. They fit to the following scenario (fig. 7):

No engine throttle reduction (retard) during the flare
No ground spoiler extension.
Bounce induced by a too high energy level and by the lack of lift destruction.
Engine throttle reduction performed during the bounce
Ground spoiler extension if the retard is performed within 3 seconds following the first touchdown.
Severe hard landing due to sudden loss of lift leading to a fall from a height of about 5ft to 15 ft. It has been established that most of the hard landings occurring after a bounce are severe.

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