AAIB investigation to ERJ 190-100 SR Embraer 190, G-LCYZ
Incorrect engine performance mode used on takeoff from London City Airport, 11 December 2018.
Summary:
On departure from London City Airport (LCY) the aircraft commander was Pilot Monitoring (PM). As the aircraft’s speed increased through 60 kt on takeoff they noticed that the ‘Takeoff 3’ (T/O-3) thrust indication was displayed on EICAS . The departure had been planned on the assumption that ‘Takeoff 1’ (T/O-1) thrust would be selected and available. The T/O-3 engine de-rate setting reduced maximum available engine thrust from 18,500 lbf to 15,450 lbf per engine with all engines operating. Noting the unexpected thrust setting, the commander judged that continuing, rather than rejecting, the takeoff was the safest option at that point. The subsequent climb out was flown without incident.
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