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Old 14th June 2012 | 11:07
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andrew172
 
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Jammed yoke

Hi everyone!

I have a question: let's say you are flying a small GA plane, for example, a Cessna 172, you make a left turn and when you reach the bank angle you realize you can't get the stick back to neutral, the stick is jammed there and the aircraft keeps rolling. Is there anything to do in this situation? Can you overcome the roll with full opposite rudder? Is there any way to release the stick, if you apply as much force as you can?

I know that jet airliners and even turboprops are designed to overcome this emergency by separating the control columns applying high force on them or using handles in the cockpit to disconnect the roll, but what about small planes?

Also, the same problem in pitch, can you overcome it with trim and power? Does trim have any effect using it the opposite way acting as a mini elevator if the yoke is jammed? Or if the elevator itself is jammed?

Thank you very much!
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