Aviation English
Flight Phase

O que e Spoilers?

Spoilers Movable surfaces on the wings deployed to reduce lift, increase drag, and assist in decelerating the aircraft after touchdown or during flight descent.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Spoilers” Used in Practice?

Após o pouso, estenda totalmente os spoilers para auxiliar na frenagem e reduzir a sustentação nas rodas principais.

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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O que e Spoilers?

Movable surfaces on the wings deployed to reduce lift, increase drag, and assist in decelerating the aircraft after touchdown or during flight descent.

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