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AC 91-79A - Mitigating the Risks of a Runway Overrun Upon Landing (Include Chg 1)

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91-79A - Mitigating the Risks of a Runway Overrun Upon Landing (Include Chg 1)

Date Issued
September 17, 2014
Responsible Office
AFS-800
Description

This advisory circular (AC) provides ways for pilots and airplane operators to identify, understand, and mitigate risks associated with runway overruns during the landing phase of flight. It also provides operators with detailed information that operators may use to develop company standard operating procedures (SOP) to mitigate those risks.