Originally Posted by
SLF3
It will be interesting to see whether EASA insist on a demonstration of the unaugmented aerodynamics.
Yes. From the EASA "
statement of clarification" on September 27th of this year:
Aircraft longitudinal stability is subject to airworthiness requirements. Boeing has to demonstrate compliance of the 737 MAX airframe with these requirements. Consequences of failures of systems affecting potentially the aircraft stability need to be assessed using acceptable safety analysis methodology also subject to airworthiness requirements. Pilot training requirements are not meant to compensate for non-acceptable design on the compliance and safety standpoint.”
Emphasis added. We shall see what they mean . . .