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AA.VII.G.R1FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Hazards associated with a no flap or nonstandard flap approach and landing, including a...

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Hazards associated with a no flap or nonstandard flap approach and landing, including an asymmetrical flap situation.

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Large changes in flap deflection at one single point in the landing pattern can produce large lift changes that require significant pitch and power changes in order to maintain airspeed and descent angle. Incremental deflection of flaps on downwind, base leg, and final approach allow smaller adjustments of pitch and power and support a stabilized approach.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 17 (pp. 17-14–17-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-17) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. SAFO 19001 — SAFO 19001
  5. AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-23) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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