Landing With Arresting Hook Extended

If the arresting hook is inadvertently released in flight, it will not introduce any problem while airborne, and a safe landing can be made with the hook extended. However, the following conditions must be considered: 1. With a normal 3-degree final approach in normal landing attitude, the tail hook extends approximately 13 feet below the CG of the airplane, and will contact the runway approximately 76 feet before the main landing gear touchdown. 2. Location and type of barriers on the approach end of the runway. 3. Condition of the approach end overrun and the lip of the prepared runway. If a landing must be made with an extended tail hook, and time is available, the barriers on the approach end should be removed to eliminate any possibility of an approach end engagement.

During final approach, fly a normal approach, maintaining a minimum height of 25 feet above any obstructions (runway barrier or runway lip) that could engage the tail hook.