Originally Posted by
Capt Quentin McHale
Looking from another angle (no pun intended) a question for the Engineers/Mechanics out there.... Is the AOA sensor calibrated at the factory BEFORE the operator receives it into his spares stock inventory so as to enable a quick sensor change out on the line. For example, disconnect cannon plug, remove old AOA sensor / Install new AOA sensor, reconnect cannon plug, do test (bite check?) and on your way OR install new AOA sensor and then carry out calibration of said sensor.
Rgds McHale.
On the 737NG you just have to swap the sensor and thats it job done. It is recommended that you you do the calibration but not mandatory.