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AI.VII.A.R2aFAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

a. Crosswind

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Effects of: a. Crosswind

Bottom line

A crosswind that exceeds an aircraft's demonstrated maximum crosswind component or the pilot's ability may result in loss of control on the ground. During the takeoff roll, if a crosswind exists, the wings should be kept level by displacing the control wheel into the crosswind.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-12) — FAA-H-8083-23
  3. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (pp. 12-4–12-5) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-14) — FAA-H-8083-23
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