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What is Direct Control Law?

Direct Control Law A degraded flight control mode in fly-by-wire aircraft where control surfaces respond directly to pilot input without flight envelope protection.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Direct Control Law” Used in Practice?

ATC, be advised we have reverted to direct control law due to multiple system faults, flight control degraded.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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What is Direct Control Law?

A degraded flight control mode in fly-by-wire aircraft where control surfaces respond directly to pilot input without flight envelope protection.

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