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Old 4th Jan 2013, 16:19
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Originally Posted by A33Zab
Just like the A330 did, but they have to overcome the increased force to stabilize and keep the continuing stickshackers.
  • 777 - It is possible to override the unjustified protection.
  • 330 - It is NOT.

The only 'excuse' I can imagine is that the source of this INCIDENT was that obvious (mechanical blockage) they left it to EVA QA - as first in line - to investigate.
In the EAD it is not mandated to remove the conical plates or replace the AoA sensors in factory delivered airbii.
By focusing on the conical plates, you're missing the bigger picture : How a Flight Control System is giving FULL priority to an unjustified protection and how a crew is needed to save the aircraft that was supposed to save the crew ...
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