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Can ailerons control a broken cable on 1/3 flaps?

I was hoping to get your opinion on whether there is enough authority in the ailerons to fully offset the unintended roll from a broken cable of 1/3 flaps. My guess is yes, based on the fact that the ailerons are further outboard (providing a greater moment arm) and that at their fullest they displace further down than 1/3 flaps. But it's strictly a guess and hoped others might share their opinion.

Ernie
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