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AA.IV.B.K4FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Knowledge

Effects of engine location, wing design, and other specific design characteristics that...

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Effects of engine location, wing design, and other specific design characteristics that could affect aircraft control during the recovery.

Bottom line

The tendency for tip stall is greatest when wing sweep and taper are combined. Evidence indicates that training programs using operating procedures from one airplane type may have a detrimental effect if carried over to a different airplane type.

FAA references

  1. AC 120-111, para. 2-5 — AC No: 120-111
  2. PHAK ch. 5 (pp. 5-48–5-49) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-20) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. AC 120-111 Appendix 1 — AC No: 120-111
  5. IFH ch. 4 (p. 4-15) — FAA-H-8083-15B
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