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AI.XII.E.R2FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

Configuring the airplane.

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Configuring the airplane.

Bottom line

The pilot should ensure that the flaps and landing gear are in the proper configuration for the existing situation. As a general recommendation, if the landing gear has not been selected up, the takeoff should be rejected, even if airborne.

FAA references

  1. FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
  2. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-37) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-29) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-1–13-2) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  7. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-28) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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