Aviation Dictionary

Cascade reverser

A thrust reverser normally found on turbofan engines in which a blocker door and a series of cascade vanes are used to redirect exhaust gases in a forward direction.

Dictionary Term

Cascade reverser

Definition

A thrust reverser normally found on turbofan engines in which a blocker door and a series of cascade vanes are used to redirect exhaust gases in a forward direction.

References

Airplane Flying Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2021