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Old 18th Jul 2014, 12:01
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kingRB
 
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No, absolutely no.

You are limited to the engine/prop torque, RPM and temperature limits. You cannot get more power. Using the EPL does not magically bypass or increase those limits.
Exert directly from the flight manual contradicts what you have said:

! Caution
Inappropriate use of the emergency power lever may adversely affect engine operation and durability. Use of the emergency power lever during normal operation of the power lever may result in engine surges, or exceeding the ITT, Ng and torque limits.

That's the whole point of the "risk" of putting novices on a 114/A in the 208, there is nothing limiting you on the FCU from overtorquing / overtemping the engine to destruction.

Set at 1900 RPM and run up 2500 ft-lb. Using the horsepower calculation forumla thats 904 SHP. 114A is limited to 675SHP.

Thats an extra 229 SHP you just found yourself to try and miss that terrain.

The whole reason its vital to check the EPL is stowed correctly pre start is because if it's not, it's potentially allowing unmetered fuel in addition to the FCU and can cause an overtemp on light off. Again, the flight manual has specific warnings about this.

The same process dictates its going to keep adding unmetered fuel in addition to any fuel entering the mainfolds via the FCU and position you have the power lever set at while the engine is running.

I've personally discussed this scenario with a specialist PT6 engineer who has over 30 years experience on these engines, and his response was exactly as lilflyboy has suggested. If you are about to die and need the power, firewall the lot. The engine will be finished, but it will give you the power for however long it lasts.
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