Spin Recovery

If a spin is inadvertently entered, proceed as follows:

  1. THROTTLE — IDLE. Retard throttle to IDLE to - prevent compressor stall.
  2. CONTROLS — RELEASE. Release all controls and determine spin direction.

  3. EXTERNAL LOAD — JETTISON.,

    Warning

    If only pylons are installed, jettison the pylons.

  4. LANDING GEAR, WING FLAPS, AND SPEED BRAKE — UP, If landing gear, wing flaps, and speed brake are extended when spin is entered, immediately move landing gear and wing flap handles up and speed brake switch in. This action is to preclude structural damage in the event airspeed limits are exceeded during recovery.

  5. FULL OPPOSITE RUDDER, FULL AILERONS WITH SPIN, AND FULL AFT STICK.

  6. When rotation stops — Initiate stall recovery procedures. When rotation stops, airplane will be in a stall attitude; therefore, use prescribed stall recovery technique.

    Warning

    Do not hold recovery controls after rotation stops; otherwise, the airplane will spin in the opposite direction.

    Warning

    In attempting recovery from a spin, do not d ailerons against the spin, because a flat n may result. Ifa flat spin is entered, hold mal recovery controls until rotation stops.

    Warning

    If. spin is entered at less than 10,000 feet above the terrain or if recovery from a spin entered at a higher altitude has not been completed by the time you pass through 10,000 feet above the terrain, eject. There will not be enough terrain clearance if spin recovery is not completed by 10,000 feet.