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AA.VII.F.S6FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Proceed toward the nearest suitable airport.

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Proceed toward the nearest suitable airport.

Bottom line

Aircrews need to use caution when selecting an airport in a cautionary or emergency situation, especially if the airport was not previously analyzed suitable for diversion during preflight.

FAA references

  1. IPH ch. 6 (p. 6-15) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  2. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-34) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 3 (pp. 3-23–3-24) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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