Instrumentationmedium#489
Alpha protection in a fly-by-wire aircraft:
A
Prevents the angle of attack from exceeding the stall angle by limiting nose-up commands
CorrectB
Prevents the pilot from exceeding maximum speed
C
Controls the autopilot during approach
D
Protects against Dutch roll
Explanation
Alpha (AOA) protection in FBW aircraft limits elevator authority to prevent exceeding the maximum allowable angle of attack.
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