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Old 13th July 2002 | 04:53
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TR4A
 
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Takeoff EPR is based on OAT, Outside Air Temp, and the EPR is required to be set by 60 to 80 KIAS. As the the airspeed increases the the TAT, Total Air Temp, increases. GA power is takeoff power that is adjusted for RAM rise. Normaly slightly lower than Takeoff power.
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