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Old 05-16-2012, 06:23 PM
41Sqn_Banks 41Sqn_Banks is offline
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Originally Posted by bongodriver View Post
So how exactly does it function? if it's a boost cut out control override how does it help if the boost cut out control has failed, surely a failed ABC is kinda overriden anyway?
A failure of the the boost control influences the opening of the throttle valve. Thus the boost can get dangerously low or way to high. The boost control cut-out gives the pilot direct control over the throttle valve.