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CA.VII.B.R1FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Risk management

Factors and situations that could lead to an inadvertent power-off stall, spin, and los...

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

Bottom line

Preoccupation inside or outside the flight deck while changing aircraft configuration or trim, maneuvering to avoid other traffic, or clearing hazardous obstacles during takeoff and climb could create a potential stall/spin situation.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-24) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 5, Stall Recognition (p. 5-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 5, Angle of Attack; Slow Flight (p. 5-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-18–13-20) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AIH ch. 9 (pp. 9-9–9-10) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  6. AC 61-67, paras. 4a, 4b — AC No: 61-67C
  7. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-26) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  8. AFH ch. 17 (p. 17-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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