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What is Manual braking?

Manual braking The act of the flight crew applying the aircraft's wheel brakes by hand or foot, rather than using automatic braking systems, typically during landing rollout or ground operations.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Manual braking” Used in Practice?

After touchdown, the crew used manual braking to slow the aircraft on the wet runway.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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What is Manual braking?

The act of the flight crew applying the aircraft's wheel brakes by hand or foot, rather than using automatic braking systems, typically during landing rollout or ground operations.

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