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I don't remember for sure, it's been a long time. I believe that was one
proposed solution for the problem but that the FAA issued the "do not
takeoff on one engine placard" AD instead.

gl

Greg R. wrote:
> Gary LaPook wrote:
>
>
>> A problem unique to the 336/337 was that sometimes the rear engine
>> would quit while waiting for takeoff and the pilot wouldn't k know it and
>> so would attempt to takeoff with only the forward engine which resulted
>> in takeoff accidents. The proper technique is to advance the throttle of
>> the rear engine prior to advancing the throttle of the front engine so
>> that this problem could be identified.
>>
>
> Weren't some models equipped with a "Low Thrust Warning" light? Don't know
> if that was required by an AD (Airworthiness Directive, for the non-pilot
> audience) or something Cessna added, but seems like I remember seeing that
> in at least one Skymaster.
>
> --
> GregR
>


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