AA.III.D.R6FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management
Gear position in an amphibious airplane.
Gear position in an amphibious airplane.
Bottom line
In seaplanes equipped with retractable landing gear (amphibians), it is extremely important to make certain that the wheels are retracted when landing on water. A wheels-down landing on water is almost certain to capsize the seaplane, and is far more serious than landing the seaplane on land with the wheels up.
FAA references
- SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-2) — FAA-H-8083-23
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