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PA.X.C.S9FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Assess the aircraft’s performance capability and decide an appropriate action to ensure...

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Assess the aircraft’s performance capability and decide an appropriate action to ensure a safe landing.

Bottom line

Know the AFM/POH performance capabilities for your airplane under the proposed flight conditions and factor in significant margins to adjust for real-world performance.

FAA references

  1. FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
  2. AFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-28–9-29) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-27–9-28) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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