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PA.IX.E.K3FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

Accelerate/stop distance.

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Accelerate/stop distance.

Bottom line

Accelerate-stop distance is the runway length required to accelerate to a specified speed (either VR or VLOF, as specified by the manufacturer), experience an engine failure, and bring the airplane to a complete stop.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-10–13-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. PHAK Glossary (p. G-1) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
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