747-200 auto throttle

[malcermie 0]

the auto throttle on my 747 doesn't hold the speed I dial in after take off do I need the auto pilot on for it to work?

[pschlute 37]

the auto throttle on my 747 doesn't hold the speed I dial in after take off do I need the auto pilot on for it to work?

Which 747-200 ?

 

You don't need the AP on. You do need the A/T on and  speed mode selected.

[malcermie 0]

Which 747-200 ?

 

You don't need the AP on. You do need the A/T on and  speed mode selected.

Yes it was finger trouble it was armed but not latched.