MCAS (Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/MCAS_(Maneuvering_Characteristics_Augmentation_System)
GPTKB entity
Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Control System
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:MCAS
gptkbp:activatedBy angle of attack sensor
gptkbp:controversy implicated in Boeing 737 MAX crashes
gptkbp:criticizedFor inadequate documentation
insufficient pilot training
lack of redundancy
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Boeing
gptkbp:fullName gptkb:Maneuvering_Characteristics_Augmentation_System
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label MCAS (Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System)
gptkbp:input angle of attack data
gptkbp:introducedIn 2016
gptkbp:malfunctionConsequence uncommanded nose-down trim
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:Ethiopian_Airlines_Flight_302
gptkb:Lion_Air_Flight_610
gptkbp:output horizontal stabilizer movement
gptkbp:purpose improve aircraft handling
prevent stall
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:FAA_grounding_of_Boeing_737_MAX
gptkbp:relatedTo aerodynamic stability
flight automation
gptkbp:revisedAfter 2019
gptkbp:software embedded system
gptkbp:updated gptkb:Boeing_737_MAX_recertification
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Boeing_737_MAX
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4