Boeing just unveiled how it's going to fix the 737 Max that was grounded after two fatal crashes in recent months
The updated software will"provide additional layers of protection if the AOA sensors provide erroneous data," Boeing said in a release.Boeing will also implement updated pilot training procedures for the 737 Max.to complete the certification of the software and training updates.
"We mourn this loss of life and we're going to do everything that we can do to ensure that accidents like these never happen again," Mike Sinnett, Boeing's vice president of product strategy and development, said in a press conference on Wednesday. The updated software will"provide additional layers of protection if the AOA sensors provide erroneous data," Boeing said in a release. The updates are also aimed at reducing the workload on pilots during emergency situations.Flight control system will now compare inputs from both AOA sensors. If the sensors disagree by 5.5 degrees or more with the flaps retracted, MCAS will not activate. An indicator on the flight deck display will alert the pilots.
MCAS can never command more stabilizer input than can be counteracted by the flight crew pulling back on the column. The pilots will continue to always have the ability to override MCAS and manually control the airplane.
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