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AA.III.G.R6FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Gear position in an amphibious airplane.

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Gear position in an amphibious airplane.

Bottom line

The main wheels for amphibious floats retract upward into the floats themselves, just behind the step. The pilot should ensure that the flaps and landing gear are in the proper configuration for the existing situation.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 2 (p. 2-1) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. AFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-11–9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-28) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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