throttle lever

American  

noun

1. throttle.

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Etymology

Origin of throttle lever

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

Data from a preliminary investigation report, which didn’t state any conclusions, showed that the plane’s left engine’s throttle lever moved backward on its own while the autopilot was engaged, reducing the power output of that engine before the jet plunged into the sea.

From Washington Times

The lead investigator, Nurcahyo Utomo, said the left engine’s throttle lever moved backwards on its own while autopilot was engaged, reducing the power output of that engine before the jet plunged into the sea.

From The Guardian

The lead investigator, Nurcahyo Utomo, said the left engine’s throttle lever had moved backward on its own while autopilot was engaged, reducing the power output of that engine just before the jet plunged into the sea.

From Washington Times

The lead investigator, Nurcahyo Utomo, said the left engine throttle lever had reduced its power output just before the jet plunged into the sea.

From Seattle Times

In film obtained by the outlet, one of the aviators allegedly pretended to push around the plane’s throttle lever with the rubber chicken.

From Fox News