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Old 26th Apr 2008, 05:32
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Assumed Temperature

Sometimes simply called what it is "De-rated Thrust" If the prevailing ambient conditions, Runway length available and BRW allow you can use a thrust setting of less than what is available to take-off. Purely and simply a means of increasing engine life.
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