Originally Posted by
Switchbait
“Rated thrust” is what you paid for, 24k or 26k etc and occurs at a thrust lever angle less than full forward.
“Maximum thrust” is with the levers at the full forward stop, 27.2k
No, No, No.
There is a max rating based on what rating plug is installed on the FADEC. You can only get 27.2k if that's the rating plug on the FADEC, no mater how far forward you push the throttle (assuming Normal mode - all bets off in Alternate mode).
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