Crj-200 flight crew discovers an unresponsive thrust lever upon level off at FL310. After some discu...

Narrative:

After leveling off at FL310 feet the number one engine power could not be reduced. The thrust lever was completely unresponsive. After trying to troubleshoot the problem we both looked in the QRH and decided that the only checklist for our situation was 'thrust lever jammed.' we were getting close to destination and we called maintenance on the radio to see if they might have a suggestion (the last thing we wanted to do was shut down the engine). Maintenance told us; 'you fly them; we fix them;' and that was all they offered. We told the flight attendant we were going to shut down the engine and that it would be a normal landing. We checked the weather in nearby alternates to see if conditions were any better than destination and they were worse. We declared an emergency; got vectors to run the checklists; made the announcement to the passengers and landed with no further problems. I was the pilot flying for the procedure; approach; and landing. The biggest threat was shutting down the engine. A single-engine ILS in IMC and high gusty winds ain't no day at the park. I think the flight crew did exactly as we were trained and it resulted in a successful conclusion. At no time were we in any doubt about what we were doing and what the results would be.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: CRJ-200 flight crew discovers an unresponsive thrust lever upon level off at FL310. After some discussion it is decided to follow the jammed thrust lever QRH procedure and shut down the engine. A single engine approach and landing ensues.

Narrative: After leveling off at FL310 feet the number one engine power could not be reduced. The thrust lever was completely unresponsive. After trying to troubleshoot the problem we both looked in the QRH and decided that the only checklist for our situation was 'Thrust Lever Jammed.' We were getting close to destination and we called Maintenance on the radio to see if they might have a suggestion (the last thing we wanted to do was shut down the engine). Maintenance told us; 'You fly them; we fix them;' and that was all they offered. We told the Flight Attendant we were going to shut down the engine and that it would be a normal landing. We checked the weather in nearby alternates to see if conditions were any better than destination and they were worse. We declared an emergency; got vectors to run the checklists; made the announcement to the passengers and landed with no further problems. I was the pilot flying for the procedure; approach; and landing. The biggest threat was shutting down the engine. A single-engine ILS in IMC and high gusty winds ain't no day at the park. I think the flight crew did exactly as we were trained and it resulted in a successful conclusion. At no time were we in any doubt about what we were doing and what the results would be.

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Attributes
ACN	1154548
Time
Date	201403
Local Time Of Day	0601-1200
Place
Locale Reference	ZZZ.ARTCC
State Reference	US
Environment
Flight Conditions	VMC
Light	Daylight
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	Regional Jet 200 ER/LR (CRJ200)
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 121
Flight Phase	Cruise
Flight Plan	IFR
Component
Aircraft Component	Throttle/Power Lever
Person 1
Function	Captain Pilot Not Flying
Qualification	Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Person 2
Function	Pilot Flying First Officer
Events
Anomaly	Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical

Crj-200 flight crew discovers an unresponsive thrust lever upon level off at FL310. After some discussion it is decided to follow the jammed thrust lever QRH procedure and shut down the engine. A single engine approach and landing ensues.