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Old 30th Dec 2010, 17:47
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CaptainSandL
 
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As Dutch Roll in the 707 and 727 were tricky to handle without a yaw damper, the 737 prototypes were originally fitted with two YDs due to anticipated MEL restrictions. Once they flew it, it was proven to be a pussycat and the second YD was removed. There is also no MEL restriction if the YD is inop.

In my experience in both 737 Classics and NGs if you induce a Dutch Roll at cruise alt & Mach it will decay to zero in about 6-8 oscillations with the YD off, or just 1.5 with the YD on - both figures are without any pilot input.

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