APPROACH GROSS CLIMB GRADIENT & LANDING GROSS CLIMB GRADIENT REVIEW

the minimum flight idle position to the takeoff position. When flying an approach, remember to review all the information in the heading strip for the Pre-Approach Briefing Information. In this example, there is a climb in the Missed Approach instructions that includes a minimum climb gradient. 334 60 = 5.56 Climb Gradient When reviewing an approach and the Missed Approach Climb Gradient Requirement & Capability, refer to the AFM Performance Planning Section. There are two values to consider. Approach Gross Climb Gradient One engine inoperative. The remaining engine(s) at takeoff thrust. Flaps in the designated configuration. Landing gear retracted. A climb gradient of 2.1% for 2 engine aircraft minimum A maximum speed of 1.5 VS. The approach climb situation is like making an engine out approach in IMC. At the MDA the runway is not in sight so the missed approach is begun. The Go-Around button is pushed, maximum power is applied, the flaps are retracted to the goaround setting and the aircraft is rotated to the go-around attitude. When a positive rate is recognized, the gear is retracted. At this point you are in the Approach Climb configuration and your gradient required is as indicated above. Landing Gross Climb Gradient All engines operating at the thrust that is available 8 seconds after initiation of movement of the thrust controls from Flaps in the landing configuration. Landing gear down. A climb gradient of 3.2% minimum. A maximum speed of 1.3 VS for all aircraft.

The landing climb is more like a balked landing. You reach 50 feet above the runway at VREF, reduce the power to idle in preparation to touch down. At this time the tower calls for a go-around for a vehicle on the runway. As above you hit the Go-Around button, apply maximum power and rotate to the V bars. You are in the Landing Climb configuration! For the Missed Approach Climb gradient requirement at BUR, the 5.56 would be the Landing Gross Climb Gradient as listed in the AFM. BUR Elevation 778 Missed Approach Altitude 4,000 Temp 15 C ( apply standard lapse rate to 4,000) GWT at Landing 17,000 lbs Anti-Ice Off Flaps 35 Zero Wind

The Chart shows a Landing Gross Climb Gradient capability of 23.3