An interesting finding is buried deep in a report released Thursday by a panel convened in the wake of the Boeing 737 MAX crashes to review the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s aircraft certification process. The data showed zero incidents of runaway trim on Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in the U.S. system,” says the report from the special committee. That includes finding that there is no need for Boeing to certify the 737 MAX as a new aircraft type. Defending designeesThe Special Committee also issues a strong warning for those who question the FAA’s reliance on designees. The Special Committee suggested that the SMS should be scaleable, so it would not become a burden on smaller manufacturers.

Source: Forbes January 16, 2020 22:15 UTC