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Old 25th January 2009 | 22:54
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From: Found in Toronto
Originally Posted by lomapaseo
any override button has to be certified as "safe" not exceeding limits, else the FARs need to be changed (not in our lifetime).
Boeing aircraft already have "Override" switches.

There are two switches labeled "EEC". (Electronic Engine Control)

If you turn off EEC you will get all the power you want and will over temp the engines if you firewall the power levers.
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