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AI.VII.E.S12FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills

Configure the airplane in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidance after a positive ...

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Configure the airplane in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidance after a positive rate of climb has been verified.

Bottom line

If flaps were extended for takeoff, they should be retracted as recommended in the AFM/POH. With sufficient airspeed, the flaps should be retracted from full to an intermediate position and the landing gear retracted when there is a positive rate of climb and no chance of runway contact. A sudden and complete retraction of the flaps could cause a loss of lift resulting in the airplane settling into the ground.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-16–13-17) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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