727 Thrust...Issues?

[ualslosar]

I purchased a CH Throttle Quadrant & have it setup using CH Manager.

Using a gross wt of 137K lb airplane & full thrust on center engine (EPR 2+ on the gauge) with engines 1 & 3 at idle, I can only attain 50 knots max even tho I've rolled the entire length of the runway. - Is this accurate ?

thxs
Larry

[Lou_Betti]

Without stating the length of the runway, or whether you had flaps down, I would say it is quite accurate.

I mean, you're at 1/3 power, you are certainly not going to get anywhere near takeoff speed. ;-)

Regards,
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[stopnicki]

Larry:

It is "highly unlikely" :-) that you will be able to take off, with only engine # 2 running....

Have you tried to take off with all three engines at their appropriate take-off EPR setting? ;-)

Roberto