Practice question

What is the operational function of thrust reversers on commercial jet aircraft?

  1. To deflect engine exhaust gases forward upon touchdown, helping to decelerate the aircraft and reduce brake wear
  2. To reverse the rotation direction of the turbofan blades to go backward
  3. To dump excess fuel during emergency descents
  4. To vector thrust upward to increase runway adhesion during wet landings

Answer: A — To deflect engine exhaust gases forward upon touchdown, helping to decelerate the aircraft and reduce brake wear

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