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PA.VIII.E.K4FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

Appropriate use of automation, if applicable.

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Appropriate use of automation, if applicable.

Bottom line

Disengaging the autopilot and the autothrottles allows the pilot to directly control the airplane and possibly eliminate the cause of the problem.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 5, Mechanical Factors (p. 5-2) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-26) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. RMH ch. 7 (p. 7-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  4. AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-25) — FAA-H-8083-9B
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