Question

Thrust reversers are approved for ground use only, activation of the thrust reversers in flight is?

1) Allowed
2) Prohibited
3) Partially allowed
4) Depends on the aircraft model

Answer 1

Thrust reversers are prohibited from being activated in flight for safety reasons.

Step-by-step explanation:

In aviation, thrust reversers are devices that help an aircraft slow down and come to a stop after landing by directing the engine's thrust forward instead of backward. However, activating thrust reversers in flight is prohibited for safety reasons. Using thrust reversers in flight can disrupt the airflow and potentially cause loss of control of the aircraft.

On many aircraft types, reverse thrust capability is installed to augment wheel brakes in decelerating the aircraft. This feature can significantly increase deceleration rates and reduce landing distance or, in the event of a rejected take off, reduce stopping distance.

The reversers are actuated by hydraulic pushrod systems. The position of any type of thrust reverser can be categorized into two types; forward thrust mode and reverse thrust mode. For target type reversers, the actuator deploys a mechanical lock in reverse thrust mode.