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CA.I.G.K2FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge

Indications of and procedures for managing system abnormalities or failures.

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Indications of and procedures for managing system abnormalities or failures.

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Some of these mechanical failures can directly cause a departure from normal flight, such as asymmetrical flaps, malfunctioning or binding flight controls, and runaway trim.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 5, Mechanical Factors; Human Factors (p. 5-2) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 18 (pp. 18-15–18-16) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-29) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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