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AA.IV.A.R2FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Collision hazards including aircraft and terrain.

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Collision hazards including aircraft and terrain.

Bottom line

Use maximum elevation figures (MEFs) and other easily obtainable data to minimize chances of an inflight collision with terrain or obstacles.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-3) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-8) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-35) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-20) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-28) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. AIH ch. 9 (p. 9-7) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  7. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-9) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  8. PHAK Glossary (p. G-30) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  9. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-16) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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