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AI.VII.H.S3FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills

Ensure the airplane is aligned for an approach to the correct/assigned landing surface.

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Ensure the airplane is aligned for an approach to the correct/assigned landing surface.

Bottom line

Evaluation of the landing area should include approach and departure paths. As soon as the airplane rolls out onto final approach, the crab angle to track the extended runway centerline is established. Prior to touchdown, the longitudinal axis should be aligned with the runway centerline to avoid landing gear side loads.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-21) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
  3. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-21) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-3) — FAA-H-8083-23
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