Originally Posted by
Cropduster
I think Boeing is probably facing a potentially bigger issue than the failure of the MCAS system. The bigger issue is that it is becoming increasingly apparent that the FAA failed to provide adequate oversight of delegated certification functions. What Boeing really needs to fear (apart from the punitive damages from the lawsuits) is that the airplane will have to undergo a complete re-certification. And even if senior FAA officials are satisfied, I am not sure that other world authorities, especially the European JAA are going to take the FAA's word on it this time.
It would be a nightmare for Boeing if this were mandated. And yet without MCAS it seems that the 737 Max would not pass muster, in terms of stick and handling behavior. The kludge of using a software loop to make up for inadequate aerodynamic behavior has bitten Boeing very hard and may have lead to these two tragedies. There may need to be a complete rethink (and rebuilding) of the 737 Max.