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Old 7th Dec 2004, 02:05
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In section 1.6.2.3 "A300-600 Rudder Control System Design Compared to Other Airplanes", on pages 27 thru 29, Tables 4 and 5.

It appears that the rudder control system and limiter of the A320, A330 and A340 are almost as sensitive at higher speeds as the A300-600. I find this shocking and almost unbelievable. It seems possible that this type of accident could happen almost as easily on these aircraft, as on the A300-600.

Please tell me I'm reading this information incorrectly, or the FBW system can protect the pilots.
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