Technical Issues
What malfunctioned causing MCAS to push the plane into a dive
AOA indicator
How many types of planes can pilots fly? Why?
Only 1, has to be the same type of certificate because the planes need to have the same flight characteristics
Do you push or pull the yoke??
You pull the yoke!
Name one reason Boeing Management was at fault for the accidents
Multiple answers accepted:
Needed to stay competitive with Airbus
Needed the 737 Max to be the same platform as the 737
The leap 1b delivers ___% improvement in fuel consumption compared to CFM56
15
How much time did Boeing give itself to launch the new 737 Max?
6 years
What is a stall?
A stall is when the plane loses all lift
Name two reasons the Boeing engineers were responsible for the accident
Many reasons:
New engines changed flight behavior at high Angles of Attack
MCAS errors, overcompensation, overriding manual control, etc.
What does MCAS stand for and what does it do?
Maneuvering characteristics and augmentation system: corrects the nose up pitch the LEAP engines cause
How many A320’s did Airbus sell at the 2011 Paris Air Show which prompted prompted Boeing to rush launch 737 Max’s?
667
What is an AOA?
The Angle of Attack
Why was the MCAS required in the 737 MAX 8
The new engine placement required the MCAS software
What should be in front AC or CG?
CG
How much training were the pilots required to do in order to fly the new 737 Max? What kind of training was this?
2 ½ hours of computer-based training
What do the flaps increase?
Both lift and drag
Name two main oversights by the FAA leading to the Boeing 737 MAX failure
Failed to thoroughly vet Boeing’s new software
Delegated to Boeing due to lack of resources