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PA.IV.A.S12FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Configure the airplane in accordance with manufacturer’s guidance.

ACS element text (the applicant demonstrates understanding of)

Configure the airplane in accordance with manufacturer’s guidance.

Bottom line

Under no circumstances should a flap setting given in the AFM/POH be exceeded for takeoff. The manufacturer’s recommended takeoff speed is necessary to provide adequate initial climb performance.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-17) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-5) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. AIM 7-6-7 (Mountain Flying) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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