IR.VI.E.K3FAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Knowledge
Appropriate landing profiles and aircraft configurations.
Appropriate landing profiles and aircraft configurations.
Bottom line
A stabilized approach means maintaining a constant approach speed, descent rate, vertical flight path, and configuration during the final stages of an approach.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 1,000 ft above airport elevation in instrument conditions (IMC) | Go-around IMC |
| 500 ft above airport elevation in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) | Go-around VMC |
| within +10 / -5 KIAS of the recommended landing speed (AFM, 1.3VSO, or placards) | Piston speed |
| normally limited to 15 degrees once established on final | Bank on final |
| 500 fpm to 700 fpm until the landing flare | Turboprop descent rate |
FAA references
- IPH ch. 4 (p. 4-37) — FAA-H-8083-16B
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-6) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 15 (p. 15-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- IFH ch. 4 (p. 4-9) — FAA-H-8083-15B
- IPH ch. 4 (p. 4-8) — FAA-H-8083-16B
- IPH ch. 4 (p. 4-9) — FAA-H-8083-16B
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