27-02-2007, 07:26 AM
Usually the two engines will show different N1's before, during, or after take-off. If you see a small change and are near your destination,
don't worry. If your half-way through and start seeing engine readouts that are completely not in sync, you might want to switch to your
alternate airport and lower thrust to the engine producing less thrust so it does not flame-out.
Or, you could baby-sit the engine and set it at around 30% thrust for the rest of the flight and continue to your destination without going to
the alternate. Its usually up to you, the pilot, but the one thing you have to do is ensure that you catch the difference, realize which engine it
is, and cut some power to that engine.
Note cutting engine power will slow you down, cause you to arrive late and may cause fuel issues; always have alternate airports
planned through your route less you end up flying into a mountain because your out of fuel, out of airports and out of altitude.
don't worry. If your half-way through and start seeing engine readouts that are completely not in sync, you might want to switch to your
alternate airport and lower thrust to the engine producing less thrust so it does not flame-out.
Or, you could baby-sit the engine and set it at around 30% thrust for the rest of the flight and continue to your destination without going to
the alternate. Its usually up to you, the pilot, but the one thing you have to do is ensure that you catch the difference, realize which engine it
is, and cut some power to that engine.
Note cutting engine power will slow you down, cause you to arrive late and may cause fuel issues; always have alternate airports
planned through your route less you end up flying into a mountain because your out of fuel, out of airports and out of altitude.
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Embry Riddle Aeronautical Student.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical Student.