Originally Posted by
Takwis
Yes, that’s apparently how it works, now. That’s still not what the manual says. And it completely defeats the purpose of the control column switches...that pilots can quickly, instinctively, and positively defeat any stupid s*** the airplane tries to do.
And it’s not a new relay, it’s the old stab trim bypass relay, repurposed. It’s now the back door the MCAS comes in through.
Wonder how MCAS-1(origonal ) versus MCAS-2(current? ) would handle an AOA sensor getting locked-blocked in the 25 degree nose UP position ? meaning must push on column to correct or try to correct .
How long to recognize, what altitude change ? and how many negative g - whoopeee !