AA.VII.B.R1FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management
Planning for a potential powerplant failure during takeoff considering operational fact...
Planning for a potential powerplant failure during takeoff considering operational factors (e.g., takeoff warning inhibit systems, other airplane characteristics, runway/takeoff path length, surface conditions, environmental conditions, obstructions, and land and hold short operations.
Bottom line
Any turn, such as to return to the airport, seriously degrades the already marginal climb performance of the airplane. Prior to takeoff, the multiengine pilot should ensure that the weight and balance limitations have been observed, the runway length is adequate, and the normal flightpath clears obstacles and terrain.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-11–13-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 16 (pp. 16-15–16-16) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- PHAK ch. 9 (p. 9-4) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-16) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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