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AI.VII.N.R4FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

Configuring the airplane.

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Configuring the airplane.

Bottom line

An attempt to climb prematurely may result in the airplane not being able to climb or even maintain altitude at full power. After a positive rate of climb is established, the landing gear is retracted.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 17 (p. 17-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. SEA ch. 5 (pp. 5-1–5-2) — FAA-H-8083-23
  5. AIM 4-3-6 (Use of Runways/Declared Distances) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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