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Old 28th Jan 2019, 02:13
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A320 control surface failure

Interesting question came up today. What would happen if a single control surface failed? Say a single aileron or elevator failed in the neutral position.

What control law would be active?

How would the handling change? Would the other surfaces move to compensate for the loss so that the feel is the same?

How do other FBW planes deal with this failure?

I couldn't find answers to these specific questions in our manuals.

Thanks as always
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