Originally Posted by
dusordua
My understanding is, that take off with reduced thrust is performed by every airline every day. Not to save fuel, but to minimize the wear of the engines.
A safe procedure, as long as you have the correct data in your board computer...
That is correct. Depending on the runway lenght, aircraft weight, wind, temperature, and obstacles after deprature, a computer will calculate an optimal takeoff speed and an 'assumed temperature' that's higher than actual. This will reduce the engine thrust accordingly.
This practice significantly reduces the chances of an engine failure, and extends engine life.