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PA.X.B.S1dFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

d. Trim set for takeoff

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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: d. Trim set for takeoff

Bottom line

With the landing gear retracted and the flaps set to the takeoff position, the pilot slows the airplane to approximately 10 knots above VSSE or VYSE (whichever is higher) and trims for takeoff. No engine failure should ever be introduced below safe, intentional one-engine inoperative speed (VSSE).

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. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-1) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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