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Old 12th Oct 2009, 13:02
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RMC
 
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RAT 5 is correct the temp reduction in degrees C is in single digits on this engine.

I personally don't move that lever until I see N1 rotation (used to say it in the old checklist). I try and delay start until there is no significant tailwind which means N1 rotation always occurs before 25% N2.
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