Originally Posted by
Europa01
Terms such as 'processor based' could mean anything but are probably chosen carefully and probably don't mean microprocessor controlled. In my industry (nuclear) there are rigorous technical protocols for assessing and verifying embedded software on safety critical equipment and I'd be astonished if there is not something very similar in aerospace.
What do you suggest switches the IGBTs they mention?
Must be microprocessor controlled.
As I understand it, until now everything related to a electric trim runaway was considerd "major fault". The new classification "hazardous" must have effects not only on the FCC. There shall be other components in that HARA that need attention.