Japan Wants FAA To Improve MD-11 Autopilot System

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee of Japan's Ministry of Transport has cited insufficient capability and function of Boeing MD-11's autopilot system as a major cause of heavy oscillation experienced by a Japan Airlines' MD-11 June 8, 1997, during approach to Nagoya Airport. The autopilot...

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