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PA.X.B.S1aFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

a. Landing gear retracted

ACS element text (the applicant demonstrates understanding of)

Configure the airplane in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, in the absence of the manufacturer’s recommendations, then at safe single-engine speed (VSSE/VYSE), as appropriate, and: a. Landing gear retracted

Bottom line

The pilot slows the airplane to approximately 10 knots above VSSE or VYSE, whichever is higher. The pilot selects an altitude that will allow performance of the maneuver at least 3,000 feet AGL. No engine failure should ever be introduced below VSSE; if no VSSE is published, use VYSE.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-26) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
  4. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-1) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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