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PA.IV.A.R3aFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

a. Rejected takeoff

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Abnormal operations, including planning for: a. Rejected takeoff

Bottom line

Emergency or abnormal situations can occur during a takeoff that require a pilot to reject the takeoff while still on the runway.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 6 (p. 6-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AIM 7-6-8 (Use of Runway Half-way Signs at Unimproved Airports) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  3. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-16) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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