AI.VII.B.K5FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

Common errors related to this Task.

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Common errors related to this Task.

Bottom line

An error is a deviation from intended or expected actions caused by the flight crew that increases risk and may lead to undesired aircraft states. There are two kinds of errors: slips, which are errors of action, and mistakes, which are errors of thought.

Key numbers

Key numbers for Common errors related to this Task.
NumberWhat it means
1,000 feet AGL in the approachConfig by
zero to 10 knots above target airspeed by 500 feet AGLSpeed by
500 feet; go around if not stabilizedEvaluate at
about 3 degreesGlidepath

FAA references

  1. RMH Glossary — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. AIH ch. 3 (p. 3-33) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  3. AFH ch. 16 (pp. 16-21–16-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-24) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  6. RMH ch. 7 (p. 7-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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