Propulsion guy
Not having seen the relevant FHA, FMECA etc, I can only guess that the main mitigating factor would be that the crew would be monitoring the critical flight parameters during the approach in the event of an inadvertent power reduction.
Bobcat4
The statement I made wasn't regarding whether Boeing made a mistake or not with the design but that idle-bystander thought the system designer should be ashamed of himself. However with your quoted reference data, you should also be aware that Boeing do not make engines or hold their TC