Originally Posted by
Stryder
Thank You!! One more question for you or any other Airbus pilots. What is Thrust Bump. I see it puts a B next to N1 when activated but what is it? In vol 2 70.90.4.27 it says its green when engaged, amber when selected but not engaged and cyan when selected. Any one know about this?
It's an old system that isnt used anymore. It was essentially a max power take off that allowed the full rated thrust of the engine. Also I believe it could only be used 50 or 100 times total. Before the engine would hved to be overhauled.