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AA.VII.F.K2FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Knowledge

Missed approach considerations with a powerplant failure.

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Missed approach considerations with a powerplant failure.

Bottom line

A single-engine go-around on final approach may not be possible. Most light-twins do not have the performance to climb on one engine with landing gear and flaps extended.

Key numbers

Key numbers for Missed approach considerations with a powerplant failure.
NumberWhat it means
500 feet or more lost during a single-engine go-around while maintaining VYSE and retracting gear and flapsGo-around altitude loss

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-35) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. IFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-30–9-31) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  3. PHAK Glossary (p. G-20) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. RMH Glossary — FAA-H-8083-2A
  5. AFH ch. 3 (pp. 3-22–3-23) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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