Originally Posted by
M2dude
Don't really agree that Boeing can use that as an excuse, a simple 'Alpha Disagree' discreet would be sufficient monitoring to inhibit MCAS and in my mind there is zero excuse for such a dangerous state of affairs to be allowed to exist on any commercial aeroplane.
I dont say it is an excuse, it certaintly is not an excuse.
But, imagine the pressure Boeing is under to get the Max certified and start delivering.
What would the reaction be if some low level engineers argued for work and modification 6 monts before planned first delivery that would delay certification and first delivery by 2 years, just to pick a number?
The stock would tumble, customers would be raging, top management would lose its bonuses.
I can easily see such a reason for some (semi) top level managers trying to get away with a quick and dirty trick to avoid all the problems following a lengthy delay.