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Forum: Tech Log

19th Apr 2017, 05:22

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Use of MCT on A320 family during CLIMB

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Posted By Old Fella

MCT

Until the "bean counters" started making the rules and automation of just about everything to do with flying an aircraft along with with the introduction of all these variables such as De-rates, Flex...

Forum: Tech Log

18th Apr 2017, 03:29

Replies: 59

Use of MCT on A320 family during CLIMB

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Posted By Old Fella

I don't think anyone, by now, really believes...

I don't think anyone, by now, really believes that using MCT as a matter of course will not reduce engine life. Too many however seem to think there is a time limit on the use of MCT. Engine...

Forum: Tech Log

16th Apr 2017, 10:50

Replies: 59

Use of MCT on A320 family during CLIMB

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Posted By Old Fella

From Pratt & Whitney publication "The Aircraft...

From Pratt & Whitney publication "The Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine and its operation" P/No P&W 182408.

"Maximum Continuous". This rating is the maximum thrust certified for continuous use. For...

Forum: Tech Log

15th Apr 2017, 05:48

Replies: 59

Use of MCT on A320 family during CLIMB

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Posted By Old Fella

Getting back to the original question. CMpilot1...

Getting back to the original question. CMpilot1 is of the opinion that MCT should be used only in abnormal operations. Putting aside all the various options mentioned to date I repeat my question....

Forum: Tech Log

14th Apr 2017, 09:18

Replies: 59

Use of MCT on A320 family during CLIMB

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Posted By Old Fella

MCT - TOGA

I guess terminology can sometimes be confusing and I appreciate that there is no longer aeroplanes being built which carry Flight Engineers. As one of those dinosaurs of the past, to my mind, even...

Forum: Tech Log

14th Apr 2017, 03:40

Replies: 59

Use of MCT on A320 family during CLIMB

Views: 22,743

Posted By Old Fella

By definition there should be no time limit on...

By definition there should be no time limit on the use of MCT. Do any of you folk think the engine manufacturer is going to publish a Max Continuous Thrust Limit which is time limited? Or am I just...

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