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Old 15th September 2007 | 02:53
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N1 Vibes
 
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From: Gweriniaeth Cymru
When I worked in the shop test cells, where you get the true static thrust reading, working RB211's, with the FADEC control. You would see at least a 1% diff, if not more in N1 speed, between engines at the same take-off and max-continuous thrust. This demostrated that each fan was individual in it's performance, and speed required to attain the true thrust. Yes, EPR is also a 'moveable feast', but RR believe it less of a moveable feast than N1.

If you were running to an N1 and the efficiency of the fan meant you were 1% or more lower on actual thrust, then it may only be 600lbs.

BUT, remember that all these engines have a 'trimmer' system, be it EPR/N1, bringing them closer than 600lbs to the true thrust.

Brgd's

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