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In the FCTM, Boeing recommends the autothrottle be used only when the autopilot is engaged (autopilot and autothrottle coupled). When to Engage / Disengage the AutothrottleĪ question commonly asked is: ‘ When is the autothrottle disengaged and in what circumstances’ Seemingly, like many aspects of flying the Boeing aircraft, there are several answers depending on who you speak to or what reference you read.
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‘A/T use is recommended during takeoff and climb in either automatic or manual flight, and during all other phases of flight’. The Flight Crew Training Manual (FCTM) states: The use of the autothrottle is at the discretion of the pilot flying, however, airline company policy often dictates when the crew can engage and disengage the A/T. When TO/GA is engaged, the Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA) will announce TO/GA providing a visual cue.ĪBOVE: FMA Captain-side PFD showing TO/GA annunciated during takeoff roll.
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Once engaged, the TO/GA command mode will control all thrust outputs to the engines until the mode is exited, either at the designated altitude set on the MCP, or by activating another automaton mode such as Level Change (LVL CHG). The reason the autothrottle is used during takeoff is to simplify thrust procedures during a busy segment of the flight. This will engage the autothrottle in the TO/GA command mode. This is done when %N1 stabilises for both engines at around 40%N1. The autothrottle is usually engaged during the takeoff roll by pressing the TO/GA buttons located under the thrust lever handles. Either of these two functions can be selected together or singularly. The autothrottle is engaged whenever the A/T toggle is armed and the speed annunciator is illuminated on the Mode Control Panel (MCP). Single engine operation will not be addressed as this is a separate subject. This post will examine, in addition to normal A/T operation, some of the non-normal conditions, their advantages and possible drawbacks. An interesting discussion can be read on PPRuNe. The autothrottle functionality is designed to operate in unison with the Autopilot (A/P), Nevertheless, a flight crew will not always adhere to this use, some crews preferring to fly manually or partially select either the autopilot or autothrottle.Ī search on aviation forums will uncover a plethora of comments concerning the use of the autothrottle which, combined with autopilot use and non-normal procedures, can be easily be misconstrued.
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The MCP shown is the Pro model manufactured by CP Flight in Italy (click image to enlarge). LEFT: Mode Control Panel (MCP) showing A/T on/off solenoid switch and speed window. The A/T provides automatic thrust control through all phases of flight. The Autothrottle (A/T) is part of the Automatic Flight System (AFS) comprising the Autopilot Flight Director System (AFDS) and the autothrottle. Please consider sending a few dollars ( Thank You.) All funds donated will be used to offset the cost of server and website hosting. Maintaining this website costs a considerable sum of mony each year. The definition of the acronym OEM is Original Equipment Manufacturer ( aka real aicraft part). I use the words 'modules & panels' and 'CDU & FMC' interchangeably. Do not complain if you do not like what you read. All reviews and content are 'frank and fearless' - I tell it as I see it. Note: I have NO affiliation with ANY manufacturer or reseller. I hope there are not too many spelling and grammatical mistakes. Writing for a cross section of readers from differing cultures and languages with varying degrees of technical ability, can at times be challenging. The purpose of FLAPS-2-APPROACH is two-fold: To document the construction of a Boeing 737 flight simulator, and to act as a platform to share aviation-related articles pertaining to the Boeing 737 thereby, providing a source of inspiration and reference to like-minded individuals.