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Old 14th Aug 2014, 13:25
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Max rate as per lomapaseo, but obviously the acceleration can be slower if the thrust levers are move manually. Some aircraft / engines require a slower manual acceleration for takeoff in high crosswinds due to intake distortion which could adversely affect the surge margin.

Max rate / timings are determined in the air at approach speed. The thrust value used to determine initial GA performance is that achieved after 8sec; AFAIR max thrust has to be achieved within 13 sec.

Engine acceleration characteristics vary with engine design, and with perception of the primary thrust instrument; - N1 vs EPR, N2, N3, etc. Usually it is the engine core acceleration which is the critical control parameter.
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