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Autobrakes?
Posted:
Sat Oct 16, 2004 5:08 pmby jrpilot
Are autobrakes supposed to slow you down in the descent or when you have touched down on the runway and are braking?
Re: Autobrakes?
Posted:
Sat Oct 16, 2004 7:13 pmby Eskimo
I think autobrakes activate once the aircraft is on the runway. So the pilot doesn't have to use the brakes, which could be quite hard on a large plane. ;)
They operate in three intensities, but I think 1 or 2 is normally used.
Someone may correct me on this.
Re: Autobrakes?
Posted:
Sun Oct 17, 2004 6:22 amby Nexus
Eskimo is correct.
Autobrakes are wheelbrakes that are monitored by a system that maintains a specific brake pressure.
It senses deceleration rate and applies brake pressure according to selected rate on the panel. (1,2.3, MAX etc)
The system should be used for all landings if it's available. As the main gear touches down, the
Re: Autobrakes?
Posted:
Sun Oct 17, 2004 6:14 pmby Eskimo
Eskimo is correct.
I knew I was, always am. ;D