Originally Posted by
bill fly
Given the ever increasing down time, basic changes could and should be made:
1) Decommission MACS feature and replace by a change to the mechanical feel in the control run, to achieve higher stick load at higher AoA with no stabiliser input
2) Build in a standby trim motor and scrap the trim wheel (see MD-80 for example)
3) Start from scratch with the trim electric logic and simplify the cut-out, column cut-out and trim switch confusion
4) Test fly and certify trim runaway situations on Max and NG
5) Create a “difference” course and market it to future operators at an attractive price - free for present operators
6) Make public the above, certify the Max and recommend the trim mod to NG operators
Takes time - takes money? So do crashes and down time, as we see.
Would you care to flesh out why you believe the fix Boeing have proposed to the FAA is not going to be safe?