How do you set the parking brake?

• A. Pull the handle first and twist to lock, then press both brake pedals.
• B. Push the handle to engage, then release.
• C. Pull the handle and immediately release.
• D. Push the pedals to parking position.

Answer: (A)

In the PC-12 NGX, the parking brake uses a lockable lever. To set it, you first pull the handle to apply the brakes, then twist the handle to lock it in the engaged position so it won’t slip back. That locking motion is what makes the parking brake secure during ground handling and while parked. After it’s locked, you confirm by pressing both toe brakes to ensure the wheel brakes are held and the aircraft won’t move. This sequence prevents inadvertent release and ensures a solid hold on level or sloped surfaces. Simply pushing the handle or pulling and releasing without locking wouldn’t guarantee a secure hold, and setting by pedal position alone isn’t how the system is designed.