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PA.IX.F.S3FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Reduce drag by retracting landing gear and flaps in accordance with the manufacturer’s ...

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Reduce drag by retracting landing gear and flaps in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidance.

Bottom line

The actions listed in the “Engine Failure After Takeoff ” checklist in this pamphlet should be promptly executed to configure the airplane for climb with minimum drag.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-29–13-30) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
  3. FAAP874066 Landing Gear Selected Up, OEI Climb Performance Adequate — FAA-P-8740-66
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