A319
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Rejected Takeoff; Flight Crew Returned To Gate; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
Aborted takeoff due to negative engine spool up. Actually; I find it very depressing that the FAA now defines a rejected takeoff as a pilot deviation. It has always been my impression that the safety reporting program was designed to improve safety. How is it that we; as crew members/pilots; did exactly what we were trained to do but we are now required to fill out a safety report. In my opinion; this isn't why the program was developed. I find it insulting that the FAA has gone to these levels. More paperwork doesn't make our or any other airline safer; addressing the real issues that are safety related will. Just one pilot's opinion; maybe I don't 'get it' because I don't have the 'big picture.' What I am afraid of is that some pilots will take the approach that they might not abort a takeoff due to the fact that they do not want to have to deal with the consequences. As sad as that is; I'm afraid it could become reality. In some cases; a low speed abort may be required; however a crew might try to 'troubleshoot' or determine if its an 'indication' problem and continue the takeoff. Just food for thought.
A319 First Officer laments the requirement to file a written report after a low speed rejected takeoff.