What else will you lose? (disconnected the A/THR for the remainder of the flight)

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asked Apr 5, 2024 184k views

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Vipul Purohit · Answer 1 · 2024-04-12T01:24:51+0000

When the A/THR system is disconnected during a flight, the pilot may lose control of certain automated features and protections.

When the A/THR (Autothrust) system is disconnected for the remainder of the flight, there are several things that the pilot may lose:

The autothrottle system controls the engine thrust, so without it, the pilot will have to manually adjust the thrust levers to maintain the desired speed and power settings.
In some aircraft, the A/THR system is also linked to other systems like the flight management computer, which calculates the optimal speed and climb/descent profiles. Disconnecting the A/THR may result in the loss of these automated features.
Lastly, the A/THR system can provide protection against excessive speed or stall conditions. When disconnected, the pilot will have to rely on their own vigilance and training to avoid these dangerous situations.