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CA.I.F.R3FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Risk management

Possible differences between calculated performance and actual performance.

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Possible differences between calculated performance and actual performance.

Bottom line

Weight affects performance; therefore, pilots should calculate weight and remain within the manufacturer’s established limits at all times.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-28) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-2) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AIH ch. 1 (pp. 1-20–1-21) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  4. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-42) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-5) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-6) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  7. AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-20) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  8. WBH ch. 4 (p. 4-3) — FAA-H-8083-1B
  9. WBH Glossary (p. G-3) — FAA-H-8083-1B
  10. WBH ch. 1 (p. 1-3) — FAA-H-8083-1B
  11. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  12. PHAK ch. 16 (p. 16-21) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  13. AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-20) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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