Just a quick question.
Does anyone know why on landings in a 747-400, the inboard leading edge slats retract when either the wheels hit the runway or the reverse thrust is engaged?
The outboard leading edge slats stay extended.
Thanks
By: 7FORTY7 - 3rd February 2014 at 20:56
They retract on thrust reverse selection – prevents any damage from “rubbish” being thrown forward during reverse.
By: G-BIKI - 3rd February 2014 at 18:54
Could it be to minimize lift and make sure that the aircraft stays on the runway?
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February 3, 2014 at 6:40 pm