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AA.VIII.B.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

The air coming from the exhaust is hot and moving fast enough to blow a person down. Pilots operating jet-powered airplanes should exercise caution during taxi and when adding power to start moving.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-1) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. SEA ch. 7 (p. 7-4) — FAA-H-8083-23
  3. AIM 7-6-9 (Seaplane Safety) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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