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CA.VII.E.R3FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Risk management

Spin recovery procedure.

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Spin recovery procedure.

Bottom line

If a spin is entered, most manufacturers recommend immediately retarding both throttles to idle, applying full rudder opposite the direction of rotation, and applying full forward elevator/stabilator pressure (with ailerons neutral). Pilots should be aware that a spin recovery will take considerable altitude; therefore, it is critical that corrective action be taken immediately.

FAA references

  1. RMH Glossary — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 5, Spin Procedures; Spin Awareness (pp. 5-22–5-25) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-36) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-44) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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