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

Use manufacturer’s recommended procedures for airplane configuration and braking.

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Use manufacturer’s recommended procedures for airplane configuration and braking.

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In the absence of specific shortfield approach and landing procedures, the airplane should be operated as recommended in the AFM/POH. The emphasis in a short-field approach is on configuration (full flaps), a stabilized approach with a constant angle of descent, and precise airspeed control. After the short-field touchdown, maximum stopping effort is achieved by retracting the wing flaps, adding back pressure to the elevator/stabilator, and applying heavy braking.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-21–13-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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