AI.X.H.K5FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

Recovery procedure.

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Recovery procedure.

Bottom line

Following a reduction in the AOA and the stall warning being eliminated, the wings should be rolled level and power added as needed.

Key numbers

Key numbers for Recovery procedure.
NumberWhat it means
Recovery no lower than 3,000 feet AGL for multiengine airplanes, or higher if recommended by the AFM/POHStall practice
About 2.5 Gs in a proper spin recoverySpin recovery G
Not to exceed 2 or 2.5 Gs when diving only to cruising or design maneuvering airspeed with a gradual pull upStall recovery G

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-18–13-19) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-36) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-26) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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