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PA.IV.J.S6FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Maintain manufacturer’s published approach airspeed or in its absence not more than 1.3...

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Maintain manufacturer’s published approach airspeed or in its absence not more than 1.3 VSO, +10/-5 knots.

Bottom line

Use flaps, throttle, and pitch to control the glidepath and establish a stabilized approach at the recommended approach airspeed. Landing preparation includes completion of the landing checklist and extension of flaps as recommended by the manufacturer.

FAA references

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