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AI.X.E.R1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

Factors and situations that could lead to an inadvertent accelerated stall, spin, and l...

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Factors and situations that could lead to an inadvertent accelerated stall, spin, and loss of control.

Bottom line

Accelerated approach to stall should be performed with a bank of approximately 45°, and in no case at a speed greater than the airplane manufacturer’s recommended airspeed, the specified design maneuvering speed (VA), or operating maneuvering speed (VO).

FAA references

  1. AC 61-67, paras. 4a, 4b — AC No: 61-67C
  2. AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-24) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AIH ch. 9 (pp. 9-9–9-10) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  4. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-19–13-20) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AFH ch. 5, Angle of Attack; Slow Flight (p. 5-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-36) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  7. AIH ch. 9 (p. 9-9) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  8. RMH Glossary — FAA-H-8083-2A
  9. AFH ch. 17 (p. 17-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  10. PHAK ch. 17 (p. 17-7) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  11. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-23) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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