Yes I think you are correct. The GA example was a case where ATHR was left in TOGA so ATHR was not active and the protection came from FMGS. If thrust levers are brought to CLB then ATHR is active and as you say thrust will come back to prevent exceedance. Also as you say when flap 0 is selected protection shifts VMO (beyond 230kt) and if flaps(slats actually) are still retracting ATHR will not take part at 230kts and a fleeting exceedance occurs.
Last edited by vilas; 22nd Feb 2021 at 07:04.