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

Selection of the takeoff path based on aircraft limitations, available distance, surfac...

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Selection of the takeoff path based on aircraft limitations, available distance, surface conditions, and wind.

Bottom line

Statistically, although only 2 percent of rejected takeoffs are in this category, high-speed aborts above 120 knots account for the vast majority of RTO overrun accidents. Takeoff planning factors include weight and balance, airplane performance (both single and multiengine), runway length, slope and contamination, terrain and obstacles in the area, weather conditions, and pilot proficiency.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 16 (pp. 16-14–16-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-11–13-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-37) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-15) — FAA-H-8083-23
  6. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-14) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  7. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  8. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-12) — FAA-H-8083-23
  9. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
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