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AI.XII.C.R4FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

Undesired aircraft state.

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Undesired aircraft state.

Bottom line

Reprogramming tasks that occur unexpectedly can trigger pilot errors, which may result in flight path deviations or other undesired aircraft states. A pilot who remains proficient is better prepared to defend against threats, errors, and undesired aircraft states.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-3) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. RMH ch. 7 (p. 7-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-30) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-5) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  6. AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-25) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  7. AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-16) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  8. AFH ch. 11 (p. 11-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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