Instrumentationeasy#439
An autothrottle/autothrust system in SPEED mode:
A
Maintains a fixed throttle position
B
Maximizes thrust output
C
Adjusts thrust to maintain the selected airspeed
CorrectD
Controls thrust based on altitude only
Explanation
In SPEED mode, the autothrottle adjusts engine thrust to achieve and maintain the target airspeed selected on the MCP/FCU.
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