During a Rejected Takeoff, which sequence of actions is correct?

During a Rejected Takeoff, which sequence of actions is correct?

• A. Thrust Levers - IDLE; Wheel Brakes - MAXIMUM until safe stop; Thrust Reverser(s) - MAXIMUM
• B. Thrust Levers - MAXIMUM; Wheel Brakes - IDLE; Thrust Reverser - OFF
• C. Thrust Levers - IDLE; Wheel Brakes - MINIMUM; Thrust Reverser - OFF
• D. Thrust Levers - IDLE; Wheel Brakes - MAXIMUM; Thrust Reverser - MINIMUM

Answer: (A)

In a Rejected Takeoff, the goal is to stop as quickly and safely as possible by removing thrust, maximizing braking, and using reverse thrust to augment deceleration. Move the thrust levers to IDLE to cut off engine thrust immediately, then apply the wheel brakes at MAXIMUM to achieve the strongest deceleration from the tire-road friction. Once you’ve established strong braking and the airplane is decelerating, deploy the thrust reversers to MAXIMUM to further increase deceleration and help bring the aircraft to a stop within the available runway. The other sequences either keep thrust at or near takeoff levels, which opposes braking, or rely on insufficient braking or reversers, making stopping longer or less controlled.

In a Rejected Takeoff, the goal is to stop as quickly and safely as possible by removing thrust, maximizing braking, and using reverse thrust to augment deceleration. Move the thrust levers to IDLE to cut off engine thrust immediately, then apply the wheel brakes at MAXIMUM to achieve the strongest deceleration from the tire-road friction. Once you’ve established strong braking and the airplane is decelerating, deploy the thrust reversers to MAXIMUM to further increase deceleration and help bring the aircraft to a stop within the available runway. The other sequences either keep thrust at or near takeoff levels, which opposes braking, or rely on insufficient braking or reversers, making stopping longer or less controlled.