If the thrust levers are positioned between detents, the thrust limit is computed to the limit of which?

If the thrust levers are positioned between detents, the thrust limit is computed to the limit of which?

• A. The next higher detent (or stop)
• B. The current detent
• C. The next lower detent
• D. The maximum engine limit

Answer: (B)

The system uses the thrust lever position relative to the detents to determine the maximum allowed thrust. Detents define discrete target thrust levels, and when the levers are exactly on a detent, the thrust limit corresponds to that detent’s value. If the levers sit between detents, the protective logic still uses the limit of the detent that is currently in effect for the lever position—the current detent. This keeps the limit stable and predictable while you’re between steps, rather than jumping to the next higher or lower detent or applying an overall maximum limit.

The system uses the thrust lever position relative to the detents to determine the maximum allowed thrust. Detents define discrete target thrust levels, and when the levers are exactly on a detent, the thrust limit corresponds to that detent’s value. If the levers sit between detents, the protective logic still uses the limit of the detent that is currently in effect for the lever position—the current detent. This keeps the limit stable and predictable while you’re between steps, rather than jumping to the next higher or lower detent or applying an overall maximum limit.