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PA.VII.D.R2FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

Range and limitations of stall warning indicators (e.g., aircraft buffet, stall horn, e...

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Range and limitations of stall warning indicators (e.g., aircraft buffet, stall horn, etc.).

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A “stick shaker,” on the other hand, provides stall warning when the airspeed is five to seven percent above stall speed.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 5, Angle of Attack (p. 5-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-26) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 1 (p. 1-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. PHAK ch. 5 (pp. 5-48–5-49) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-27) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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