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Old 13th Feb 2010, 18:14
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Well .. even if their calculations (EFB?) indicated maximum thrust reduction with maximum use of the ASDA, there is a bit of margin built into the procedures (though not advertised!), a.o.:
  • Reverse Thrust: (FAR/CS 25.109) from a dry RWY no reverse thrust is taken into account (idle forward thrust), so any reverse thrust would have decreased the ASDR;
  • Reaction times: (FAR/CS 25.109) depending on certification limits used (amdt 25-42/92), the certified reaction times [1-2 secs recognition/accel time, brake (1 sec), spoilers (1 sec) - dry] provide a bit of margin;
  • Conservatism when using a reduced thrust takeoff: actual thrust will be higher than the rated thrust at the assumed temperature, because the actual air density is higher; actual true airspeed will be lower, because the actual ambient temperature is lower; lower true airspeed combined with the higher thrust will result in a shorter ground distance
So, if you want to perform a post-V1 abort (once again:), you still stand (a bit of) a chance when departing from a dry runway ... much more than from a wet or contaminated runway!
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