MCAS (Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System)

GPTKB entity

Predicate	Object
gptkbp:instanceOf	gptkb: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
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	gptkb:embedded_system
gptkbp:updated	gptkb:Boeing_737_MAX_recertification
gptkbp:usedIn	gptkb:Boeing_737_MAX
gptkbp:bfsParent	gptkb:Boeing_737_MAX_groundings
gptkbp:bfsLayer	6
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label	MCAS (Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System)