After selecting reverse thrust, when may you move thrust levers into the forward range?

After selecting reverse thrust, when may you move thrust levers into the forward range?

• A. Immediately
• B. When the REV icon on the EICAS is Amber or Green
• C. After 5 seconds
• D. After reaching 60 knots

Answer: (B)

You must wait for the reverser status to be acceptable before moving the thrust levers back to the forward range. The REV indication on the EICAS tells you whether the thrust reversers are in a safe state to transition back to forward thrust. When that indicator is Amber or Green, the reverser system has completed its cycle or is in a condition that won’t conflict with forward thrust, so it’s safe to move the levers forward. If the REV indicator isn’t Amber or Green (for example, it’s off or showing a fault color), the reversers may still be deployed or in transition, and moving the levers forward could cause mechanical interference or engine instability. So the correct practice is to wait for the Amber/Green REV status before returning to forward thrust.

You must wait for the reverser status to be acceptable before moving the thrust levers back to the forward range. The REV indication on the EICAS tells you whether the thrust reversers are in a safe state to transition back to forward thrust. When that indicator is Amber or Green, the reverser system has completed its cycle or is in a condition that won’t conflict with forward thrust, so it’s safe to move the levers forward.

If the REV indicator isn’t Amber or Green (for example, it’s off or showing a fault color), the reversers may still be deployed or in transition, and moving the levers forward could cause mechanical interference or engine instability. So the correct practice is to wait for the Amber/Green REV status before returning to forward thrust.