Hi folks, Vol 1 says this;
If moderate to heavy rain, hail or sleet is encountered:
ENGINE START switches ....................................................... CONT
Autothrottle ............................................................ ............ Disengage
Thrust Levers ............................................................ ... Adjust Slowly
If thrust changes are necessary, move the thrust levers slowly.
Avoid changing thrust lever direction until engines have
stabilised at a selected setting. Maintain an increased minimum
thrust setting.
IAS/MACH .......................................................... Use a slower speed
Using a slower speed improves engine tolerance to heavy
precipitation intake.
Consider starting the APU (if available).
My questions to you are,
"How often do you see this proceedure being followed in moderate to heavy rain?"
and,
" Can anyone recall an instance of a CFM56 flaming out due water ingestion?"
Cheers, Framer