PA.IX.F.K3FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge
Accelerate/stop and accelerate/go distances.
Accelerate/stop and accelerate/go distances.
Bottom line
The distance required to accelerate to V1 with all engines at takeoff power, experience an engine failure at V1, and abort the takeoff and bring the airplane to a stop using braking action only (use of thrust reversing is not considered). The regulations do not specifically require that the runway length be equal to or greater than the accelerate-stop distance.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 35 feet — the runway required for accelerate-go includes the distance to climb to 35 feet, by which time V2 speed must be attained | Climb to 35 ft |
FAA references
- PHAK Glossary (p. G-1) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
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