AIRPLANE
OPERATIONS
MANUAL
ABNORMAL
PROCEDURES
REVISION 40
1-03-50
Page
7
Code
03
AOM-145/1114
BRAKES DEGRADED
EICAS CAUTION: BRAKE DEGRADED
LIGHT: Master Caution
Apply brakes normally.
Brake effectiveness may be reduced and braking asymmetry may be
felt.
During landing run:
Thrust Levers (if available) ...................................... REVERSE
CAUTION:
TO DETERMINE THE MINIMUM SUITABLE LANDING
DISTANCE, MULTIPLY THE UNFACTORED LANDING
DISTANCE FOR FLAPS 45° BY 1.24.
EMERGENCY BRAKING TECHNIQUE
Pull the emergency brake handle carefully and continuously until the
first airplane reaction. Use the parking brake light as a reference for
brake application. Modulate brake application until the airplane
achieves the desired deceleration.
In case of airplane skidding, release the handle and pull it again as
required.
NOTE: Anti-skid protection is not available for emergency/parking
brake.
EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE LOW PRESSURE
EICAS CAUTION: EMRG BRK LO PRES
LIGHT: Master Caution
If necessary to use the emergency/parking brake, apply it in advance
(brake response may be delayed).
When parking the airplane, use wheel blocks.
EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE HANDLE DISAGREE
INDICATION: BRAKE ON light illuminated with Emergency/Parking
Brake handle not actuated.
Park the airplane as soon as possible.
Do not takeoff.