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CA.IV.D.R2eFAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Risk management

e. Landing surface/condition

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Effects of: e. Landing surface/condition

Bottom line

Ensure that runways are adequate in length for takeoff acceleration and landing deceleration when less than ideal surface conditions are being reported. In nose-wheel type airplanes, after the main wheels touch the surface, the pilot should hold sufficient back-elevator pressure to keep the nose-wheel off the surface.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. AIM 7-6-14 (Flying in Flat Light, Brown Out Conditions, and White Out Conditions) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  3. PHAK ch. 12 (p. 12-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-24) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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