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AC 120-91A - Airport Obstacle Analysis

Document Information

Number
120-91A
Title
Airport Obstacle Analysis
Status
Active
Date issued
2020-01-13
Office of Primary Responsibility
AFS-400
Description

This AC describes acceptable methods and guidelines for developing takeoff and initial climbout airport obstacle analyses andin-flight procedures to comply with the intent of the regulatory requirements of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 121, §§ 121.177 and 121.189; part 135, §§ 135.367, 135.379, and 135.398; and other associated one-engine-inoperative (OEI) requirements relatingto turbine-engine-powered airplanes operated under parts 121 and 135. The methods and guidelines presented in this AC are neither mandatory nor the only acceptable methods for ensuring compliance with the regulatory sections. Operators may use other methods if those methods are shown to provide the necessary level of safety and are acceptable to the FederalAviation Administration (FAA). This AC need not serve as the sole basis for determiningwhether an obstacle analysis program meets the intent of the regulations. However, the methods and guidelines described in this AC have been derived from extensive FAA and industry experience and are considered acceptable to the FAA when appropriately used. Mandatory wordssuch as “shall” or “must” apply only to those who seek to demonstrate compliance to a specificrule by use of a method set out in this AC without deviation. The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. This document is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies.

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