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Old 23rd November 2009 | 23:05
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Intruder
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Not allowed on our 747s -- Classic or -400. In fact, the max allowed reduction is 25%.

I don't know why you would use more than a 25% reduction in any case. At that thrust level there is no more "savings" from "reduced engine wear," because the temps and pressures are so far below the design limits. All you do is eat up runway and reduce your safety margins.
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