Aviation Dictionary

METO horsepower (maximum except takeoff HP)

The maximum power allowed to be produced continuously by an engine. Takeoff power is usually limited to a given amount of time, such as 1 minute or 5 minutes.

Dictionary Term

METO horsepower (maximum except takeoff HP)

Definition

The maximum power allowed to be produced continuously by an engine. Takeoff power is usually limited to a given amount of time, such as 1 minute or 5 minutes.

References

Weight and Balance Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2016