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AA.III.A.R1FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Selection of a runway, or runway intersection, based on aircraft limitations, available...

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Selection of a runway, or runway intersection, based on aircraft limitations, available distance, surface conditions, and wind.

Bottom line

Prior to takeoff, the multiengine pilot should ensure that the weight and balance limitations have been observed, the runway length is adequate, and the normal flightpath clears obstacles and terrain. Ensure that runways are adequate in length for takeoff acceleration and landing deceleration when less than ideal surface conditions are being reported.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-14) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. RMH App. C (p. C-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  5. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. SEA ch. 7 (p. 7-5) — FAA-H-8083-23
  7. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-15) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  8. AIM 7-6-8 (Use of Runway Half-way Signs at Unimproved Airports) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  9. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  10. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  11. AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-17) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  12. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  13. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-25) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  14. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
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