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Old 19th Jun 2014, 02:17
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F50, S340.

The F50 has the same engine family as the Dash and ATR.
The Saab 340 has GE engines and with 200kt gear speed and 175 flap speed will get down and slow down much better than a Dash.
Interesting to note though that it had the same issue with double engine failure if the power levers were brought back below flight idle at high speed. One in the states deadsticked into an airfield below them at night and got away with it.
The first remedy was a physical block to prevent the levers coming back and later an electronic remedy.Both solved the problem at least they did something real not just putting a sticker on the panel.
Notes on both the F50 and Saabs are buried deep in the accident report.
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