This is misleading. Yes, the aircraft is most likely stable. But without MCAS, the 737 MAX would likely NOT meet certification requirements (at all, not just 73

This is misleading. Yes, the aircraft is most likely stable. But without MCAS, the 737 MAX would likely NOT meet certification requirements (at all, not just 737 type requirements) with regard to handling, specifically FAR 25.173 point C. https://leehamnews.com/2019/02/15/bjorns-corner-pitch-stability-part-10-wrap-up/ https://leehamnews.com/2019/02/15/bjorns-corner-pitch-stabil... https://seekingalpha.com/article/4286602-boeing-737-max-misconceptions-engineers-view https://seekingalpha.com/article/4286602-boeing-737-max-misc... > If test pilots from the OEM and subsequently from the FAA/EASA consider the feel in pitch for a part of the envelope above a certain rating, the aircraft will not pass Certification. It needs augmentation for this part of the flight envelope. > The aircraft OEM is asked to propose fixes to the pitch characteristics of the aircraft so it can be judged acceptable for use by a minimum standard (Re. training and proficiency) pilot. This was the reason behind the MCAS pitch argumentation for the 737 MAX.