Originally Posted by
Bloodhound
At XJT, it's primarily wear and tear. I forget the numbers but the engine life is exponentially longer when using reduced thrust. As mentioned, the default t/o is reduced. If we need Full or E T/O (XR model), for runway contamination or short runway, or whatever, we don't hesitate to use it.
HA!!!! Beat ya by a minute
But like you said, there's been plenty of times (like in Mexico) that if the TOW is even close to the MATOW for a reduced, well, like you said.