During a Rejected Takeoff, which action is performed first?

During a Rejected Takeoff, which action is performed first?

• A. Thrust Levers - IDLE
• B. Wheel Brakes - MAXIMUM
• C. Thrust Reverser - MAXIMUM
• D. Thrust Levers - MAXIMUM

Answer: (A)

In a Rejected Takeoff, the immediate goal is to stop accelerating and begin decelerating as quickly and safely as possible. The first action is to move the thrust levers to idle, removing any remaining forward thrust. With thrust at idle, braking and any speed-brake systems can work without the engine’s thrust opposing them, allowing maximum deceleration. After the thrust is reduced to idle, you would then apply braking (and use other deceleration aids as appropriate) and consider reverse thrust only when conditions allow safe use. So the first required step is setting the thrust levers to idle.

In a Rejected Takeoff, the immediate goal is to stop accelerating and begin decelerating as quickly and safely as possible. The first action is to move the thrust levers to idle, removing any remaining forward thrust. With thrust at idle, braking and any speed-brake systems can work without the engine’s thrust opposing them, allowing maximum deceleration. After the thrust is reduced to idle, you would then apply braking (and use other deceleration aids as appropriate) and consider reverse thrust only when conditions allow safe use. So the first required step is setting the thrust levers to idle.