Boeing flags 737 MAX glitch that may turn off auto pilot
Boeing has identified a software issue in the 737 MAX that may cause the autopilot to disengage during specific go-around maneuvers. The company is working on a software update while issuing guidance to pilots to ensure continued safe operation.
Why it matters
Given the 737 MAX's history of safety concerns, any technical glitch involving flight control systems receives intense regulatory and public scrutiny.
NEW DELHI: Boeing has identified a software issue that could potentially lead to auto pilot disengaging during certain go-arounds (aborting landing to take off again and make a second attempt) on the B737 MAX when pilots change their planned altitude and path. India has about 100 of these aircraft between Air India Express and Akasa.Aviation insiders say this is not a safety scare and Boeing has issued an advisory to pilots regarding what to do in the rare event of a B737 MAX going around and then the altitude window being changed from what is in the system for that particular sector.A Boeing spokesperson said: "Last month, we informed all 737 operators about a software issue where pilots may not have access to automated flight guidance during a specific landing scenario. We shared information with operators that reinforced existing pilot procedures for safely handling such cases.
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