If you run the engines at idle power, what percentage of max power is set? 10-15%???
If say for instance on the B777 etc (big twins) with the Trent 800 engines, rated at 90 000 lbs of thrust each = total 180 000 lbs, you run at 10% idle power, you still putting out 18 000 lbs of thrust???
That is more than old Bac1-11's at full cruise power. Is my assumptions correct?
What is the situation on your fleet and is there a max setting for idle runs?
Thanks
fart
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