JS-MD 3
Aircraft Flight Manual
MD10-AFM-00-001
Issue: 01
Rev. 00
Rev. Date: 14-Feb-20
Page 7-19
Airbrake system
The airbrakes are actuated by the blue handle on the left-hand side of
the cockpit (Figure 7.6-1).
Figure 7.6-1 Airbrake Lever
The airbrakes are operated as follows:
•
Pull the handle backwards to open the airbrakes. Figure 7.6-2
illustrates the cockpit label for the open airbrake position.
•
Push the airbrake lever forward to close the airbrakes. Figure
7.6-3 illustrates the cockpit label for the closed airbrake position.
Figure 7.6-2
Figure 7.6-3
The airbrakes can be locked in four different positions during flight. This
is achieved by rotating the lever downwards into the detents.
Airbrake
Lever