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Old 18th Apr 2003, 00:15
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Post Derated thrust, Jet Engines.

We all know that to derate an engine for take-off will save on engine life. In terms of engine life where are the most savings gained, the first 1% of thrust reduction? Is there much point reducing power below 10% of max takeoff thrust?
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