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PA.IV.I.K1FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance.

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Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance.

Bottom line

Density altitude is the combination of high temperature and high elevation, and it affects aircraft performance. A heavier gross weight results in a longer takeoff run and a shallower climb.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-42) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-6) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  6. SEA ch. 5 (p. 5-1) — FAA-H-8083-23
  7. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-5) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  8. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-16) — FAA-H-8083-23
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