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PA.X.B.S3FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Establish a bank angle not to exceed 5° toward the operating engine, as required for be...

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Establish a bank angle not to exceed 5° toward the operating engine, as required for best performance and controllability.

Bottom line

The static determination is simply the ability to maintain straight flight at VMC with a bank angle of not more than 5°. The left yawing and rolling moment of the asymmetrical thrust is counteracted primarily with right rudder.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-26) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
  3. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-23) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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