Flight Phase
A standard procedure to reduce engine thrust from take-off power to a lower, climb-appropriate setting at a specific altitude or waypoint after take-off.
Quick answer: A standard procedure to reduce engine thrust from take-off power to a lower, climb-appropriate setting at a specific altitude or waypoint after take-off.
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A standard procedure to reduce engine thrust from take-off power to a lower, climb-appropriate setting at a specific altitude or waypoint after take-off.
Thrust reduction matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
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Questions and answers
In this glossary, Thrust reduction refers to: A standard procedure to reduce engine thrust from take-off power to a lower, climb-appropriate setting at a specific altitude or waypoint after take-off.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "At thrust reduction altitude, reduce engine power from take-off to climb setting and confirm thrust reduction complete."
Thrust reduction matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
Thrust reduction is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Thrust reduction is grouped under Flight Phase. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
A standard procedure to reduce engine thrust from take-off power to a lower, climb-appropriate setting at a specific altitude or waypoint after take-off.
At thrust reduction altitude, reduce engine power from take-off to climb setting and confirm thrust reduction complete.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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