Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 250; Flight Crew Total 10000; Flight Crew Type 5700
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Rejected Takeoff; Flight Crew Returned To Gate; General Flight Cancelled / Delayed; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
During taxi out for departure all systems and checks were normal and the Tower cleared us for takeoff. As we took the runway; I completed a positive transfer of aircraft control to the co-pilot. Takeoff power was selected and at about 70 KIAS there was a Reverser Unlocked ECAM that both pilots observed. At about 80 KIAS; I took positive control of the aircraft back from the co-pilot and initiated an abort. We brought the aircraft to a safe stop and exited the runway. There were no reported problems from the cabin crew or passengers. After contacting Dispatch and Maintenance Control we taxied the aircraft back to the gate without further problems.
An A320 flight crew initiated a low speed rejected takeoff upon receipt of a Reverser Unlocked ECAM at about 70 KIAS.