Idle Reverse while vacating

[oceancrosser]

Thanks ImbracableCrunk, good picture to show to those who slam the thrust levers into forward thrust at 60 kts
misd-again, agreed!

[Check Airman]

Bonus points if they go from max reverse to fwd idle in one motion.

[40KTSOFFOG]

I suggest a quick read of this incident report (AAIB 5/2012) should answer many of the questions raised.

https://assets.publishing.service.go...EZFI_05-12.pdf

[Check Airman]

Thanks for this. I’ve used reverse while on the taxiway after vacating. Not sure down to what speed though- I doubt as low as 15kt. I’ll certainly keep this incident in mind for the winter though.

[misd-agin]

Originally Posted by sonicbum

I guess this is aircraft/engine related. What type are thinking about ?

It is related to aircraft/engine type. I’ve seen it in the MD-80, 727, 737-800, 757, 767, 777, A300, A320, A330.

I’m starting to think it’s not the engines fault.

[ImbracableCrunk]

I'm not certain about other types, but it is SOP for the 737CL and NG.

[Pugilistic Animus]

IIRC ( Although it's probably forbidden by most company's SOPs) the 757 was certified for a power back but I think you need an NTO for it. I don't know about the 767.

[Fursty Ferret]

Thanks for this. I’ve used reverse while on the taxiway after vacating. Not sure down to what speed though- I doubt as low as 15kt.

"This thing seems a lot more sluggish than usual- oh, wait, reversers still out".

Ahem. Not that I've ever done that.

[tdracer]

We demonstrated the capability on the 767, but it was never an approved procedure. To use it, the operator would have to make a specific request to Boeing, and Boeing would issue an NTO. I don't think it was ever actually done out in the real world. Basically for emergency use - e.g. there is a hurricane coming and you need to get the hell out of Dodge before it arrives but don't have a tug available.
I suspect the 757 was the same way but I don't know that for a fact.

[172_driver]

IIRC ( Although it's probably forbidden by most company's SOPs) the 757 was certified for a power back but I think you need an NTO for it. I don't know about the 767.

Or you just do it, and hope it won't end up on Youtube!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqZ83gJc7DE&t=42s