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What is Retard thrust levers?

Retard thrust levers Callout or instruction for pilots to move all engine thrust levers to idle, normally at 20–10 ft AGL during Airbus landings.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Retard thrust levers” Used in Practice?

Airbus automated callout: Retard thrust levers; pilot responds, moving both levers to idle at twenty feet, runway zero nine in sight.

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 Retard thrust levers?

Callout or instruction for pilots to move all engine thrust levers to idle, normally at 20–10 ft AGL during Airbus landings.

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