FAA Questions/Airline Transport Pilot/Question #9
flight operationsFAA-published sample question (ATM, Aug 2021)

In a turbojet aircraft, when is braking performance optimized during landing?

A

Before the nose wheel touches down.

B

Wheel spin-up at touchdown.

C

Maximum weight on main wheels.✓ Correct Answer

Explanation

Wheel braking depends on the weight carried by the wheels, so it is most effective with maximum weight on the main wheels, after the nose is lowered and spoilers are deployed to kill lift. At or just after touchdown the wings still carry much of the weight.

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