Pilot’s Operating Handbook Section 1
EXTRA 500 General
1.5.c Power Terminology
Takeoff Power The maximum power permissible for takeoff (is time limited to
5 min. max).
Maximum
Continuous
Power (MCP)
The maximum power for unrestricted periods of use.
Flight Idle The minimum power setting required to run an engine that will
assure satisfactory engine operation in flight.
Ground Idle The minimum power setting required to run an engine that will
assure satisfactory engine operation on ground.
Reverse Power setting used for negative thrust
(must not be used in flight)
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