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CA.IV.D.R3aFAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Risk management

a. Rejected landing and go-around

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Planning for: a. Rejected landing and go-around

Bottom line

A go-around is a normal maneuver that is used when approach and landing parameters deviate from expectations or when it is hazardous to continue. Although the need to discontinue a landing may arise at any point in the landing process, the most critical go-around is one started when very close to the ground.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-24) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-10) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  7. AIM 5-4-21 (Missed Approach) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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