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PA.IV.J.R7FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

Gear position in an amphibious airplane.

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Gear position in an amphibious airplane.

Bottom line

A wheels-down landing on water is almost certain to capsize the seaplane, and is far more serious than landing the seaplane on land with the wheels up.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-2) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. SEA ch. 9 (p. 9-4) — FAA-H-8083-23
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