PA.IV.I.R7FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management
Gear position in an amphibious airplane.
Gear position in an amphibious airplane.
Bottom line
The main wheels for amphibious floats retract upward into the floats themselves, just behind the step. The pilot should ensure that the flaps and landing gear are in the proper configuration for the existing situation.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-28) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- SEA ch. 2 (p. 2-1) — FAA-H-8083-23
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- AIM 7-6-9 (Seaplane Safety) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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