MCAS or Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System is a software method of helping prevent unwanted attitudes in the Boeing 737 Max series aircraft. It works by applying nose down Horizontal Stabilizer trim imput when the aircraft’s Angle of Attack exceeds a certain point nearing a stall. Angle of Attack (AoA) is determined through two vanes that […]
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Boeing to ask airlines to inspect all 737 Max jets for possible loose bolt
The airplane maker called for the inspections after an international operator discovered a bolt with a missing nut, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said. Boeing has asked airlines to inspect all of their 737 Max jets for a potential loose bolt in the rudder system after an airline discovered a potential problem with a key […]
What is the purpose of the split winglets on the 737 Max?
More specifically, Boeing refer to these as Advanced Technology winglets, or AT winglets for short. Over the current technology winglets, Boeing say AT gives a 1.5% fuel burn efficiency whilst also providing more lift. This extra lift component is vectored away from the fuselage, effectively creating more lift whilst not actually lengthening the wingspan horizontally. This is […]