Which term refers to the procedure used to stop a takeoff after a decision to abort has been made?

• A. Rejected takeoff
• B. Abort ascent
• C. Emergency stop on runway
• D. Crew resource management

Answer: (A)

During the takeoff roll, when the crew decides to abort and wants to stop the aircraft on the runway, the procedure used is called a rejected takeoff. This involves carrying out the abort with maximum braking, deploying spoilers, and utilizing thrust reversers as appropriate to stopping as quickly and safely as possible while keeping the aircraft centered on the runway and clearing the runway if needed. The other terms don’t fit: abort ascent describes stopping after liftoff during the climb, emergency stop on runway is not the standard aviation term for this procedure, and crew resource management refers to teamwork and decision-making rather than the physical stopping procedure.