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What is derated takeoff?

What is derated takeoff?

Definition : A derated thrust takeoff is a takeoff that is accomplished utilising less thrust than the engines are capable of producing (thrust rating) under the existing conditions of temperature and pressure altitude.

What is Flex thrust takeoff?

An assumed temperature takeoff (also known as “flex” on Airbus/Fokker aircraft) is where the engine thrust is reduced to match the performance on a higher-temperature day, up to either the maximum thrust reduction allowed or the maximum assumed temperature that meets takeoff distance requirements.

Do propeller planes have reverse thrust?

Propeller-driven aircraft generate reverse thrust by changing the angle of their controllable-pitch propellers so that the propellers direct their thrust forward. Piston-engine aircraft tend not to have reverse thrust, however turboprop aircraft generally do.

What is the difference between assumed temperature and derate takeoff?

There are two methods to achieve this: Assumed Temperature and Derate. In the Assumed Temperature method, the takeoff performance is calculated by commanding the engine to mimic the thrust produced if the outside temperature is higher. Derated takeoff thrust basically tells the engine to pretend it is a weaker engine.

What’s the difference between takeoff thrust and derated takeoff?

Derated takeoff thrust basically tells the engine to pretend it is a weaker engine. Both methods result in a takeoff thrust setting that is lower than 100% power. What are the differences between these methods, and how do the flight crew choose between the two?

What should takeoff speed be at fixed derate?

Takeoff speeds consider ground and in-air minimum control speeds (VMCG and VMCA) at the fixed derate level of thrust. Thrust levers should not be advanced beyond the fixed derate limit unless conditions are encountered during the takeoff where additional thrust is needed on both engines, such as windshear.

How many pages is an assumed temperature thrust reduction?

All of the information, photographs & schematics from this website and much more is now available in a 374 page printed book or in electronic format. What is an Assumed Temperature Thrust Reduction ?