AI.X.B.K7aFAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge
a. Design/operating maneuvering speed
Airspeeds specific to the airplane for various operations, how to identify them on the airspeed indicator (if applicable), and their significance in airplane performance, including: a. Design/operating maneuvering speed
Bottom line
Operating at or below design maneuvering speed does not provide structural protection against multiple full control inputs in one axis or full control inputs in more than one axis at the same time.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| approximately 1.7 × normal stalling speed (older general aviation airplanes) | Older GA VA |
| approximately 45° bank | Accelerated stall bank |
FAA references
- PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-35) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AFH ch. 5, Accelerated Stalls (p. 5-19) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-19) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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