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Forum: Tech Log

25th Mar 2019, 09:20

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Testing of idle reverse thrust before takeoff. A wise precaution?

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Posted By Tom Sawyer

80% of a modern, high by-pass engine's thrust...

80% of a modern, high by-pass engine's thrust comes from the fan. The core engine is really only there to drive the fan, the gearboxes for the ancillary pumps/generators etc. , and provide bleed air...

Forum: Tech Log

25th Mar 2019, 09:09

Replies: 62

Testing of idle reverse thrust before takeoff. A wise precaution?

Views: 18,469

Posted By Tom Sawyer

Not sure if this true or not but heard it few...

Not sure if this true or not but heard it few times now......the A380 was originally designed with no T/Rev, but it was the regulators who said that it had to have it as the design spec for that...

Forum: Tech Log

24th Mar 2019, 12:32

Replies: 62

Testing of idle reverse thrust before takeoff. A wise precaution?

Views: 18,469

Posted By Tom Sawyer

Checking reversers with the aircraft stationary...

Checking reversers with the aircraft stationary at the end of the runway or on the taxiway not a good idea as the reversed exhaust gas flow could blow stones or any other FOD up which could get...

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