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AA.VI.E.K4FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Knowledge

A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.

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A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.

Bottom line

A stabilized approach is essential for safe turbojet operations and commercial turbojet operators must establish and use procedures that result in stabilized approaches.

Key numbers

Key numbers for A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
NumberWhat it means
1,000 ft above airport or TDZEIFR straight-in
500 ft above airport elevationVFR/visual
500 ft above airport elevation or MDA, whichever is lowerCircling

FAA references

  1. IPH ch. 4 (p. 4-37) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  2. AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. IPH ch. 4 (p. 4-19) — FAA-H-8083-16B
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