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Old 9th Nov 2016, 05:20
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Originally Posted by vilas
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The discussion is about cruise phase with thrust levers in TOGA. You have transited TO phase and you are not in GA phase. There is no thrust reduction altitude in cruise.The statement you have quoted is not applicable in cruise phase.
Correct. In addition with 2 engines running past the CLB detent you are out of the A/THR active zone so the system lets you use any other thrust setting position you may require (MCT or TOGA) although as stated before the increase in thrust specifically at high altitude is minimal.
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