Landing With Arresting Hook Extended

If the arresting hook is inadvertently released in flight, it won't 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° final approach in normal landing attitude, the tail hook extends approximately 13 feet below the aircraft's center of gravity, and will contact the runway approximately 76 feet before 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.

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.