What does the go-around protocol in the TH-73A involve?

• A. Adding power and establishing a positive climb
• B. Engaging autopilot and adjusting navigation
• C. Lowering the flaps and increasing descent
• D. Performing maintenance checks

Answer: (A)

The go-around protocol in the TH-73A specifically involves adding power and establishing a positive climb. This procedure is designed to ensure the aircraft safely ascends when approaching conditions do not allow for a satisfactory landing. By adding power, the pilot increases engine thrust, which enables the aircraft to gain altitude efficiently. Establishing a positive climb rate is crucial for transitioning from the approach to a safe, controlled ascent. This aspect of the go-around is intended to provide a clear and immediate response to any issues encountered near the runway, allowing the pilot to reposition the aircraft for another attempt at landing or to gain altitude for traffic avoidance.

The other alternatives do not align with the established go-around protocol. Engaging autopilot and adjusting navigation is typically not part of an immediate go-around response, as it requires some level of manual control to ensure a safe climb. Lowering the flaps and increasing descent contradicts the intent of a go-around, which focuses on gaining altitude rather than continuing a descent. Performing maintenance checks is unrelated to the operational procedure during a go-around and typically occurs on the ground or during pre-flight inspections, not during flight maneuvers.