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AI.VII.I.R1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

Selection of takeoff path based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitatio...

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Selection of takeoff path based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, and available distance.

Bottom line

High altitudes, high temperatures, high humidity, and even low barometric pressure can combine to rob the engine and propeller of thrust and the wings of lift. If air temperatures have increased since landing, make the proper allowance for reduced takeoff performance due to the change in density altitude.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-15) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. SEA ch. 5 (p. 5-1) — FAA-H-8083-23
  3. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-5) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. RMH ch. 3, Aircraft (p. 3-14) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  5. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-42) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-7) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  7. AFH ch. 18, Engine Failure After Takeoff (Single-Engine) (p. 18-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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