COD aircraft will maintain how many feet during a Case II departure?

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COD aircraft will maintain how many feet during a Case II departure?

Case II departures use a specific initial altitude to ensure obstacle clearance right after takeoff. For COD aircraft on this departure, you climb and maintain 500 feet in the initial segment. This height provides a safe margin over nearby terrain and obstacles while letting you transition smoothly to the next segment of the procedure. A lower altitude, like 400 feet, wouldn’t meet the clearance needs of this case, whereas higher altitudes such as 600 or 700 feet would unnecessarily constrain performance and traffic flow. So, 500 feet is the appropriate minimum for a Case II departure.

Case II departures use a specific initial altitude to ensure obstacle clearance right after takeoff. For COD aircraft on this departure, you climb and maintain 500 feet in the initial segment. This height provides a safe margin over nearby terrain and obstacles while letting you transition smoothly to the next segment of the procedure. A lower altitude, like 400 feet, wouldn’t meet the clearance needs of this case, whereas higher altitudes such as 600 or 700 feet would unnecessarily constrain performance and traffic flow. So, 500 feet is the appropriate minimum for a Case II departure.

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