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AA.IV.B.R6FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Control input errors, inducing undesired aircraft attitudes.

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Control input errors, inducing undesired aircraft attitudes.

Bottom line

Full application of pitch, roll, or yaw controls should be confined to speeds below the maneuvering speed. To maintain structural integrity, avoid rapid full-scale reversal of control deflections.

FAA references

  1. IFH ch. 7 (pp. 7-26–7-27) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  2. AC 120-111, para. 3-3 — AC No: 120-111
  3. IFH ch. 7 (p. 7-27) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  4. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-36) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. AC 120-111 Appendix 1 — AC No: 120-111
  6. AFH ch. 17 (p. 17-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  7. IFH ch. 7 (p. 7-28) — FAA-H-8083-15B
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