Prevention strategies Regular communication to pilots
Emphasize the understanding of engine response at takeoff thrust setting, particularly the requirement of setting a minimum similar N1 (or EPR) on both engines at same time, prior to setting the takeoff thrust Type rating
Recurrent training
Lessons-learned shared through Airline's bulletin to all pilots, if needed
Prevention strategies Operational and training documentation
Possible wording enhancements: A300/A310/A300-600 FCOM - Takeoff SOP
(Example for GE engines):
PF progressively adjusts engine thrust in two steps: - from idle to about 40% N1 - from both engines at similar N1 to takeoff thrust, by triggering the go-levers
Note: If this procedure is not properly applied, it may lead to asymmetrical thrust increase and, consequently, to severe directional control problem.
SA and LR FCTM:
Conclusion Whatever the engine type (FADEC or MEC), the differential thrust resulting from acceleration to takeoff power when both engines are initially at different pre-set power can be very high
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