JS-MD 3
Aircraft Flight Manual
MD10-AFM-00-001
Issue: 01
Rev. 00
Rev. Date: 14-Feb-20
Page 4-23
After touchdown the wheel brake can be activated. It is recommended to
select negative flaps (Setting 1) after touchdown. This reduces the risk
of nose-over when braking hard, reduces the chances of damaging the
flaperon trailing edges on uneven surfaces and improves aileron control
at low speeds.
Whilst slowing down, and it is no longer possible to keep the wings level,
centralise the ailerons and brake positively to stop completely. This
minimises wear on the tip skid/wheel and reduces the risk of damaging
the flaperons.
Safe landing in cross-winds up to 30 km/h (16 kts) is possible due to the
polyhedral wing shape allowing high bank angles during touchdown:
1. Use flap setting 4 for moderate crosswinds and setting 3 for
strong crosswinds (exceeding 25 km/h or 14 kts).
2. Align the aircraft nose with the runway centreline using the
rudder.
3. Lower the into-wind wing sufficiently to overcome drift.
4. Keep the into-wind wing lowered until coming to a complete stop.
5. Change to flap setting 1 only after touchdown when slowing
down.
NOTE:
It is not recommended to apply the park brake if fitted.
Effective braking force is lost if the brake system is
pressurised for an extended period of time.
