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Old 1st March 2026 | 19:56
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(This is a useful thread, thanks for the explanations)

I’m looking for clarification on how Boeing expects us to account for missed-approach climb gradient (MACG) during an overweight landing in a non-normal condition.

For example in the 787 the QRH/FCOM, the decision logic is based on approach/landing climb-limited weight, which then drives the landing flap and go-around flap selection (e.g. Flaps 25 / GA Flaps 20 when below the limit, and Flaps 20 / GA Flaps 5 when above it and in case of OEI).

What I don’t see is any explicit requirement to check the MACG (nominal 2.5% per PANS-OPS) as part of this decision. Boeing appears to rely entirely on the climb-limited weight logic and prescribed configurations rather than a separate MACG assessment.

My understanding is that the 2.5% MACG is primarily a procedure-design assumption rather than an aircraft operating requirement, and that obstacle clearance is handled through procedure design.

Is that interpretation correct? Or are crews expected to independently ensure missed-approach climb-gradient compliance during an overweight or OEI go-around, beyond following Boeing’s logic?
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