54K views · 1K reactions | Reverse thrust can be used provide thrust to push the aircraft backward, though aircraft tugs or towbars are more commonly used for that purpose. When reverse thrust is used to push an aircraft back from the gate, the maneuver is called a powerback. Common pre 2000 but now rare for a variety of safety reasons. MD83 | Airline Secrets Exposed | Facebook

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