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Old 17th January 2002 | 23:26
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Denti
 
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The B733 has, according to Boeing, only two autopilots on board but is certified up to CAT IIIa. So automatic approach and landing is possible with only two Autopilot-Channels. The system is specified as fail passive throughout approach, flare, touchdown or go-around. If one of the two channels fails, the other will counteract this channel and disconnect both autopilot-channels from the flight-controls.
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