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PA.IX.G.R6FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

Possible single-engine go-around.

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Possible single-engine go-around.

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A single-engine go-around on final approach may not be possible. Most light-twins do not have the performance to climb on one engine with landing gear and flaps extended.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-35) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. FAAP874066 Landing Gear Selected Up, OEI Climb Performance Adequate — FAA-P-8740-66
  3. FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
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