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QuEsT147
8th Jan 2008, 21:07
Hi
I was wondering why turboprop aircraft dont have autothrottle system, what is the reason for this?
Thanks for answers
QuEsT147
StopStart
8th Jan 2008, 22:17
C130J does :)
Cyclone733
8th Jan 2008, 23:06
On older turboprops the added complexity of the prop control along side the engine control is a factor.
On newer types with FADEC etc it tends to be the use of common type ratings eg the Dash 8 -400 has FADEC so could easily have been fitted with autothrottles (from a technical perspective), the 100 series didn't so the Q400 can't either (from a certification point of view or it would have been a Dash 9)
SlowAndSilly
11th Jan 2008, 15:26
I´ve read somewhere that the Airbus 400 (?) will have ATs fitted as well. Don´t know about others
Pontius's Copilot
17th Jan 2008, 07:55
If they'd put autothrottle on the Q400, pax and crew would disembark into ambulances everytime - with whiplash injuries!
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