What is noticeable is the increase in the number of probes and ports and also
how they have been regrouped and placed at the very front end ...
A380 OAT sensors (for SAT on ground only) are located on the NLG.
That leaves the single AoA vane (other 3 are part of MFP) added in comparision with A380.
Don't know the exact reason, aerodynamical or accessibility for maintenance from inside the NLG wheel well?
Also the judiciary experts have noted that :
- Its utilization requests a lot of attention
- Its utilization is uneasy when changing the configuration
- Its activation is irreversible
- Its utilization requests regular training
- Increased workload.
- FCOM: S/F retraction, fly the top of the green area, for S/F extension, fly the bottom of the green area. Do not select CONFIG FULL.
- On ground it is fysical reversible, in flight I am not sure*), however it is procedural not reversible. See previous reply STUCK_ia_ATR.
- as should all extraordinary situations.
*) The BUSS image is generated in SDAC, if the ALT signal is absent for 500ms, SDAC will generate the BUSS image, if one reselects any ADR the ALT signal will be available again and SDAC will generate the normal speed display.