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AA.VI.H.R8FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Missed Approach.

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Missed Approach.

Bottom line

The published missed approach procedure provides obstacle clearance only when the missed approach is conducted on the missed approach segment from or above the missed approach point, and assumes a climb rate of 200 ft/NM or higher, as published.

FAA references

  1. IPH ch. 4 (pp. 4-40–4-41) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  2. IPH App. A (p. A-4) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  3. 14 CFR 91.175 (Takeoff and landing under IFR.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  4. IFH ch. 10 (p. 10-21) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  5. IFH ch. 1 (p. 1-30) — FAA-H-8083-15B
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