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AA.VIII.A.R3FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Propeller, turbofan inlet, and exhaust safety.

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Propeller, turbofan inlet, and exhaust safety.

Bottom line

Adding too much power can pull damaging debris up off the ground or cause damage well behind the aircraft. Unless parking in a designated, supervised area, the pilot should select a location and heading that prevents propeller or jet blast of other airplanes from striking the airplane unnecessarily.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-1) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-23) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AIM 10-2-3 (Landing Zone Safety) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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