The thrust reverser limit specifies it should not be used for which operation?

The thrust reverser limit specifies it should not be used for which operation?

• A. Touch-and-go landings
• B. Normal landings
• C. Taxi operations
• D. Takeoffs only

Answer: (A)

Thrust reversers are intended to help slow the airplane after a full landing, not during the quick transition of a touch-and-go. In a touch-and-go, the aircraft touches down briefly and immediately transitions back to takeoff, so there’s no opportunity to complete a controlled, full-stop deceleration. Deploying reversers at that moment would oppose the rapid acceleration and rotation needed for the next takeoff, can disturb stability during the transition, and may keep the airplane on the runway longer than desired. For this reason, the limit specifies not to use thrust reversers during touch-and-go landings.

Thrust reversers are intended to help slow the airplane after a full landing, not during the quick transition of a touch-and-go. In a touch-and-go, the aircraft touches down briefly and immediately transitions back to takeoff, so there’s no opportunity to complete a controlled, full-stop deceleration. Deploying reversers at that moment would oppose the rapid acceleration and rotation needed for the next takeoff, can disturb stability during the transition, and may keep the airplane on the runway longer than desired. For this reason, the limit specifies not to use thrust reversers during touch-and-go landings.