CA.VII.D.K4FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge
Fundamentals of stall recovery.
Fundamentals of stall recovery.
Bottom line
The essential aerodynamic stall-recovery action is the same in all airplanes: reduce the angle of attack (AOA). Once a stall warning occurs in an accelerated approach to stall, recover promptly by reducing the AOA until the stall warning stops, then roll the wings level with coordinated rudder and add power as necessary. Losing altitude during recovery from a stall is to be expected. Follow the published aircraft-specific procedure; disconnect installed autopilot or wing leveler promptly and maintain directional control throughout recovery.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 3,000 feet AGL for multiengine stall practice, or higher if recommended by the AFM/POH | Min recovery |
| Commercial ACS CA.VII.D.S2: complete no lower than 3,000 feet AGL | ACS completion altitude |
| Commercial ACS: coordinated 45° bank; do not exceed VA or any applicable POH/AFM limitation | Accelerated task bank/speed |
| PHAK conditional cruise/design-maneuvering-speed recovery example: 2 or 2.5 Gs; use the aircraft’s approved limits | Illustrative load factor |
FAA references
- AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-18–13-20) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-36) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- PHAK ch. 5 (pp. 5-48–5-49) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AFH ch. 5 (pp. 5-15–5-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- Commercial Pilot Airplane ACS: CA.VII.D, 48–49 — FAA-S-ACS-7B (November 2023; FAA index April 2024, effective May 31, 2024)
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