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PA.IV.B.S11FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Execute a timely go-around if the approach cannot be made within the tolerances specifi...

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Execute a timely go-around if the approach cannot be made within the tolerances specified above or for any other condition that may result in an unsafe approach or landing.

Bottom line

Climb to a safe altitude while executing the go-around checklist, then evaluate the situation, and make another approach under more favorable conditions.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-3) — FAA-H-8083-23
  4. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-10) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. PHAK ch. 12 (p. 12-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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