![]() ![]() ![]() ⁴ And even if reverse thrust need not be used, retarding the thrust levers is still necessary for the automatic deployment of ground spoilers and for autobrake activation. ³ Sometimes this callout will begin, but then shortly will be replaced with radio altimeter callouts. Ultimately, the pilot must decide exactly when it would be appropriate to retard the thrust levers based on the situation. ² This is a reminder - this is not a command. 1 Answer Sorted by: 8 On Airbus aircraft, the 'RETARD' callout occurs just before touchdown and acts as a reminder for the pilot to put the thrust levers to idle. ¹ All Airbuses other than A-300, A-310 and A-220. KinkedoNau1 April 7, 2021, 3:43pm 1 Dear Experts, anyone have an idea on what the constant beep is at arond 6:15 it usually appears with a yellow box around the altitude, and during descend phase will disappear when landing gear is deployed. If the A/Thr is engaged (like during autoland), it will automatically command idle power at the appropriate time during flare, but it is still necessary to manually retard the thrust levers to idle in order to be able to engage reverse thrust after touchdown⁴. The 'Retrd' massage advises the crew to put the auto-throttle in the idle position. Regardless of whether the AP/AT is engaged or not - regardless of whether the thrust levers have already been "retarded" or not, this callout will reiterate from the time it starts until main-gear touchdown³. the landing at a height of about 200 feet, followed by a RETARD massage that was heard in the cockpit. The agreement was signed during the Paris Air Show by Captain Stanley K. On Airbus aircraft¹, the "RETARD" callout occurs just before touchdown and acts as a reminder² for the pilot to put the thrust levers to idle. Le Bourget Philippine Airlines (PAL) has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus for the firm order of nine A350-1000 long range aircraft.
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