Idle Reverse while vacating
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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
https://assets.publishing.service.go...EZFI_05-12.pdf
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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.
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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.
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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.
Ahem. Not that I've ever done that.
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.
I suspect the 757 was the same way but I don't know that for a fact.
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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.
