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Old 18th Jan 2012, 13:09
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Assuming the two brakes on the stabilizer trim actuator assembly fail (to engage), now the stabilizer is free to backdrive the jackscrew and change its position based on aerodynamic loads
There is no way aerodynamic loads could backdrive the jackscrew, because of the geometry of the screwthread.

(Edited after closer study of the AMM following correction below)

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