Operations

Rejected Takeoff(RTO)

Definition

The decision to abort a takeoff and bring the aircraft to a stop on the remaining runway. In transport aircraft, rejection after V1 is only done for catastrophic failures. High-energy RTOs can cause brake fires.

Related Terms

V1

Takeoff decision speed. Below V1, the takeoff can be safely rejected. At or abov...

Accelerate-Stop Distance

The runway length required to accelerate to V1 and then bring the aircraft to a ...

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