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Yeah, maybe also some Boeing/Airbus confusion. The author doesn't seem to understand the extent to which the 737 cockpit is mechanical, with cables running to c
by cjbprime 8y ago
Yeah, maybe also some Boeing/Airbus confusion. The author doesn't seem to understand the extent to which the 737 cockpit is mechanical, with cables running to control surfaces. It's an important point because it likely explains why the Ethiopian pilots were unable to regain control after disabling electric trim, becoming overpowered by aerodynamic load on the stabilizer.
- mfer 8y agoIn newer 737 versions it's no longer cables... http://www.boeing.com/commercial/aeromagazine/aero_02/textonly/sy01txt.html http://www.boeing.com/commercial/aeromagazine/aero_02/texton...
- ReGenGen 8y agoFYI That doc is about "Propulsion Control Systems" not elevator trim or control surfaces.