Throttled

Editorial Staff

Friday, July 22, 2022 at 05:26 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Multiple aircraft experienced diverse throttle control malfunctions, including loose cables, misrigging, jamming, and power levers becoming stuck.
These issues led to significant operational problems such as aborted takeoffs, unexpected engine shutdowns, and inability to control engine power during flight.
Root causes frequently involved mechanical failures of components (e.g., cable detachment, jammed carburetor) or improper rigging and adjustment of the throttle system.
Environmental factors, such as suspected freezing water from prior maintenance, were also implicated in at least one instance of a stuck power control lever.

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