Originally Posted by
Turbine70
I think it's a fair distinction to raise but feel this presentation is disengenous.
As far as we can tell, MCAS is intended to provide a more consistent and predictable handling response in incipient stall conditions.
How does an intermittent and unadvertised control input, of complex algorithmic intensity, every 5 seconds, provide that?
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Turbine70 - the "intermittent and unadvertised control input" that the JT610 crew experienced was a result of the AOA sensor failure combined with MCAS. I agree with your questioning how that could provide "consistent and predictable handling response in incipient stall conditions." It would not. With a properly functioning AOA sensor, MCAS will only take action when AOA is high, approaching stall and thus provide a tendency for the airplane to lower its nose and thus aiding with recovery from the high AOA condition.