23.455—Ailerons.

(a) The ailerons must be designed for the loads to which they are subjected—
(1) In the neutral position during symmetrical flight conditions; and
(2) By the following deflections (except as limited by pilot effort), during unsymmetrical flight conditions:
(i) Sudden maximum displacement of the aileron control at V A. Suitable allowance may be made for control system deflections.
(ii) Sufficient deflection at V C, where V C is more than V A, to produce a rate of roll not less than obtained in paragraph (a)(2)(i) of this section.
(iii) Sufficient deflection at V D to produce a rate of roll not less than one-third of that obtained in paragraph (a)(2)(i) of this section.
(b) [Reserved]

Code of Federal Regulations

[Doc. No. 4080, 29 FR 17955, Dec. 18, 1964, as amended by Amdt. 23-7, 34 FR 13090, Aug. 13, 1969; Amdt. 23-42, 56 FR 353, Jan. 3, 1991]