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

Configuring the airplane.

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Configuring the airplane.

Bottom line

There is a dramatic performance loss associated with the loss of an engine, particularly just after takeoff. VMC only addresses directional control; there is no requirement that the airplane be capable of climbing at this airspeed. An increase in weight, an increase in altitude, lowering the landing gear, or lowering the flaps all decrease both excess thrust and excess power for all aircraft.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-2–13-3) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AFH ch. 5, Slow Flight (p. 5-10) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 5, Maneuvering in Slow Flight (p. 5-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. PHAK Glossary (p. G-34) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  7. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-26) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  8. AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-25) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  9. AFH ch. 17 (p. 17-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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