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AI.X.B.K7bFAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

b. Landing gear extended/operating speed, if applicable

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Airspeeds specific to the airplane for various operations, how to identify them on the airspeed indicator (if applicable), and their significance in airplane performance, including: b. Landing gear extended/operating speed, if applicable

Bottom line

The maximum speed at which an airplane can be safely flown with the landing gear extended. The maximum speed for extending or retracting the landing gear if using an airplane equipped with retractable landing gear.

FAA references

  1. PHAK Glossary (p. G-33) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-19) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 5, Performing the Slow Flight Maneuver (p. 5-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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