AI.II.E.K2FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

Indications of and procedures for managing system abnormalities or failures.

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Indications of and procedures for managing system abnormalities or failures.

Bottom line

Once the aircraft leaves the ground, any mechanical failures should be addressed using the appropriate checklists and approved AFM, not the MEL.

Key numbers

Key numbers for Indications of and procedures for managing system abnormalities or failures.
NumberWhat it means
ground onlyMEL applies
too high, too fastStatic block

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-29–9-30) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-25) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-24) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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