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AA.VI.E.R7FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Continuing to descend below the Decision Altitude (DA)/Decision Height (DH) when the re...

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Continuing to descend below the Decision Altitude (DA)/Decision Height (DH) when the required visual references are not visible.

Bottom line

The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with: Continuing to descend below the Decision Altitude (DA)/Decision Height (DH) when the required visual references are not visible.

FAA references

  1. IFH ch. 1 (p. 1-30) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  2. 14 CFR 91.175 (Takeoff and landing under IFR.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  3. IPH ch. 4 (p. 4-37) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  4. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-6) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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