Descent - Beechcraft Musketeer Sport III A23-19 Pilot Operating Handbook

Sectlon X
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Safety lnformatlon
Single Englne (Piston)
• Gonduet any maneuvers which could possibly result in
a spin at altiludes in excess of five thousand (5,000)
feet above ground level in elear air only.
• Remember that an airplane, at or near traffic pattern
and approach altitudes, cannot recover from a spin, or
perhaps even a stall, before impact with the ground. On
final approach maintain at least the airspeed shown in
the flight manual.
• Remember that if an airplane flown under instrument
conditions is permitted to stall or enter a spin, !he pilot,
without reference to the horizon, is certain to become
disoriented. He may be unable to recognize a stall, spin
entry, or t he spin condition and he may be unable to
determine even the direction of the rotation .
• Finally, never forget that stall avoidance is your best
protection againsi an inadvertent spin. MAINTAIN
YOUR AIRSPEED.
In airplanes not certificated for aerobatics, spins are prohib·
ited. lf a spin is antered inadvertently:
lmmediately move the eontroi column fuli forward and simul-
taneously apply fuli rudder opposite to the direction of !he
spin; continua to hold this position until rotation stops and
!hen neutralize all controls and execute a smooth pullout
Ailerons should be neutral and the throttle in idle position at
all limes during recovery.
DESCENT
In single engine piston-powered airplanes, supercharged or
normally aspirated, it is necessary lo avoid prolongad
descents with low power, as this produces two problems: (1)
excessively cool cylinder head temperaturas which cause
premature engine wear, and (2) excessively rich mixtures
due to idle enrichment (and altitude) which causes soot and
lead deposits on the spark plugs (fouling) . The second of
these is the more serious consideration; the engine may not
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May, 1994