A400M PWR RATING explanation

[qwe]

Some settings in here for PWR RATING I can't quite understand what it is and/or what it's used for

LNC, MIL OPS and LFI is what I'm lost with

[richboy2307]

Hi @qwe

As you can imagine, with this being an active military aircraft the information available is sparse, but from what we know:

• Max Continuous Thrust (MCT) is available and auto when One Engine INOP(OEI) but never used when 4 engines operative.
• Low Noise Cruise (LNC) is only used in cruise for comfort (lower RPM%). 
• DTO and MIL OP are INOP.
• Low Flight Idle (LFI) for STEEP APP usually in tactical arrivals.

 

You always takeoff in TOGA then when PWR MCL flashes, you got o MCL detent and it basically just stays there for the rest of the flight unless you take over manual power control.

Thanks!