PA.IV.B.S10FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills
Touch down at a proper pitch attitude, within 400 feet beyond or on the specified point...
Touch down at a proper pitch attitude, within 400 feet beyond or on the specified point, with no side drift, and with the airplane’s longitudinal axis aligned with and over the runway center/landing path.
Bottom line
Prior to touchdown, the longitudinal axis should be aligned with the runway centerline to avoid landing gear side loads. Prior to touchdown, the transition to a sideslip is made with the upwind wing lowered and opposite rudder applied to prevent a turn. A reduction in power too late causes the airplane to float down the runway.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-21) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-3) — FAA-H-8083-23
- AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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