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Possible failure modes of primary instruments and how to correct or minimize the effect of the loss.

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  • Chapter 18: Emergency Procedures › Door Opening In-Flight

    focused on the open door rather than maintaining control of the airplane, loss of control may result even though disruption of airflow by the door is minimal. In the event of an inadvertent door opening in flight or on takeoff ... that opens in flight seldom if ever compromises the airplane’s ability to fly. There may be some handling effects, such as roll and/or yaw, but in most instances these can be easily overcome…

  • Chapter 12: Transition to Complex Airplanes › Introduction › Operational Procedures

    adjustments of pitch and power and support a stabilized approach. While normal, soft-field, or short-field landings require minimal speed at touchdown, a short-field obstacle approach requires minimum speed and a steep approach angle. Flap extension, particularly beyond ... landing flare becomes critical. A reduction in power too early can result in a hard landing, airplane damage, or loss of control. A reduction in power too late causes the airplane to float down the runway. Crosswind component is another…

  • Chapter 16: Transition to Jet-Powered Airplanes › Thrust Reversers

    buffeting associated with the use of speed brakes, along with an obvious penalty in fuel consumption. Pilots can minimize the use of speed brakes with proper descent and approach planning. Procedures for the use of spoilers and/or speed brakes ... power levers at idle. While wheel brakes serve as the primary means to stop the airplane, reverse thrust, when available, assists in deceleration. Certain thrust reverser designs effectively reverse the flow of the exhaust gases. The flow does not completely…

  • Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors › Health and Physiological Factors Affecting Pilot Performance › Vestibular Illusions

    Because an aircraft tends to lose altitude in turns unless the pilot compensates for the loss in lift, the pilot may notice a loss of altitude. The absence of any sensation of turning creates the illusion of being ... descent. This action tightens the spiral and increases the loss of altitude; this illusion is referred to as a “graveyard spiral.” [Figure 17-5] This may lead to a loss of aircraft control. Figure 17-4. Human sensation of angular…

  • Glossary › Domestic Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum

    tires are hydroplaning, directional control and braking action are virtually impossible. An effective anti-skid system can minimize the effects of hydroplaning. Hypemic hypoxia. A type of hypoxia that is a result of oxygen deficiency in the blood, rather than ... although the carbon dioxide level in the blood is already at a reduced level. The result is an excessive loss of carbon dioxide from the body, which can lead to unconsciousness due to the respiratory system’s overriding mechanism…

  • 14 CFR Part 135, Appendix A to Part 135—Additional Airworthiness Standards for 10 or More Passenger Airplanes

    minimize the ingestion of foreign matter during takeoff, landing, and taxiing. 48. Induction system icing protection. For turbopropeller powered airplanes, each turbine engine must be able to operate throughout its flight power range without adverse effect on engine operation ... serious loss of power or thrust, under the icing conditions specified in appendix C of part 25 of this chapter. In addition, there must be means to indicate to appropriate flight crewmembers the functioning of the powerplant ice protection system…