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AMC 25.253(a)(4) Lateral Control: Roll Capability

ED Decision 2003/2/RM

An acceptable method of demonstrating compliance with CS 25.253(a)(4) is as follows:

1       Establish a steady 20° banked turn at a speed close to VDF/MDF limited to the extent necessary to accomplish the following manoeuvre and recovery without exceeding VDF/MDF. Using lateral control alone, it should be demonstrated that the aeroplane can be rolled to 20° bank angle in the other direction in not more than 8 seconds. The demonstration should be made in the most adverse direction. The manoeuvre may be unchecked.

2       For aeroplanes that exhibit an adverse effect on roll rate when rudder is used, it should also be demonstrated that use of rudder in a conventional manner will not result in a roll capability significantly below that specified above.

3       Conditions for 1 and 2:

Wing-flaps retracted.

Speedbrakes retracted and extended.

Landing gear retracted.

Trim. The aeroplane trimmed for straight flight at VMO/MMO. The trimming controls should not be moved during the manoeuvre.

Power:

(i)      All engines operating at the power required to maintain level flight at VMO/MMO, except that maximum continuous power need not be exceeded; and

(ii)      if the effect of power is significant, with the throttles closed.