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PA.IV.M.R1FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

Selection of runway/landing surface, approach path, and touchdown area based on pilot c...

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Selection of runway/landing surface, approach path, and touchdown area based on pilot capability, aircraft performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.

Bottom line

Airports–Runway dimensions may not be sufficient such that a takeoff or landing can be performed safely under the given conditions.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. PHAK ch. 11 (pp. 11-17–11-18) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. PHAK ch. 12 (p. 12-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. AIM 4-3-6 (Use of Runways/Declared Distances) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  5. AIM 7-6-8 (Use of Runway Half-way Signs at Unimproved Airports) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  6. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  7. AIM 7-6-7 (Mountain Flying) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  8. AIM 7-4-4 (Vortex Behavior) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  9. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  10. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-14) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  11. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-16) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  12. AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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