Which outcome will occur in an aircraft if the stability augmentation system (SAS) actuators exceed their maximum rate limits?

💡 Explanation

Control surface reversal appears because exceeding the SAS rate limits leads to phase lag in the flight control hydraulic actuators, thereby creating unintended oscillations rather than stabilizing motion; therefore, the aircraft control is then destabilized rather than enhanced.

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