AA.V.C.R5FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Secondary stalls, accelerated stalls, elevator trim stalls, and cross-control stalls.

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Secondary stalls, accelerated stalls, elevator trim stalls, and cross-control stalls.

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A premature increase in AOA that results in another full stall during stall recovery, prior to a stable flight condition being established. Abrupt pull ups at high diving speeds may impose critical loads on aircraft structures and may produce recurrent or secondary stalls by increasing the AOA to that of stalling. The necessity for smooth, deliberate, and positive control inputs to avoid unacceptable load factors and secondary stalls.

FAA references

  1. AC 120-109, para. 1-7 — AC No: 120-109A
  2. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-36) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AC 120-109, para. 4-2 — AC No: 120-109A
  4. AFH ch. 5, Stall Recognition (p. 5-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AC 120-109 Appendix 1 — AC No: 120-109A
  6. AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-24) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  7. AC 120-109, para. 2-2, 3-2 — AC No: 120-109A
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