Airline Transport Pilot - Airplane (ATP) ACS Codes
All 1027 Airline Transport Pilot - Airplane and their official FAA knowledge-area descriptions. These are the codes printed on your Airman Knowledge Test Report for questions you missed. Upload your report to get just your codes as a printable sheet.
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| Code | Task | FAA knowledge area |
|---|---|---|
| AA.I.A.K1 | Operation of Systems | Landing gear-extension/retraction system(s), indicators, float devices, brakes, antiskid, tires, nose- wheel steering, and shock absorbers. |
| AA.I.A.K2 | Operation of Systems | Powerplant-controls and indications, induction system, carburetor and fuel injection, turbocharging, cooling, mounting points, turbine wheels, compressors, deicing, anti-icing, and other related components. |
| AA.I.A.K3 | Operation of Systems | Propellers-type, controls, feathering/unfeathering, auto-feather, negative torque sensing, synchronizing, synchrophasing, and thrust reverse, including uncommanded reverse procedures. |
| AA.I.A.K4 | Operation of Systems | Fuel system-capacity, drains, pumps, controls, indicators, cross-feeding, transferring, jettisoning, fuel grade, color and additives, fueling and defueling procedures, and fuel substitutions. |
| AA.I.A.K5 | Operation of Systems | Oil system-capacity, allowable types of oil, quantities, and indicators. |
| AA.I.A.K6 | Operation of Systems | Hydraulic system-capacity, pumps, pressure, reservoirs, allowable types of fluid, and regulators. |
| AA.I.A.K7 | Operation of Systems | Electrical system-alternators, generators, batteries, circuit breakers and protection devices, controls, indicators, and external and auxiliary power sources and ratings. |
| AA.I.A.K8 | Operation of Systems | Pneumatic and environmental systems-heating, cooling, ventilation, oxygen, pressurization, supply for ice protection systems, controls, indicators, and regulating devices. |
| AA.I.A.K9 | Operation of Systems | Avionics and communications-autopilot, flight director, Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS), Flight Management System (FMS), Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), Radar, Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Space-Based Augmentation System (SBAS), Ground-Based Augmentation System (GBAS), ground-based navigation systems and components, Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) In and Out, Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Contract (ADS-C), traffic awareness/warning/avoidance systems, terrain awareness/ warning/alert systems, communication systems (e.g., data link, Ultra High Frequency (UHF)/Very High Frequency (VHF)/High Frequency (HF), satellite), Controller Pilot Data Link Communication (CPDLC), indicating devices, transponder, and emergency locator transmitter, Head Up-Display (HUD). |
| AA.I.A.K10 | Operation of Systems | Ice protection-anti-ice, deice, pitot-static system protection, turbine inlet, propeller, windshield, airfoil surfaces, and other related components. |
| AA.I.A.K11 | Operation of Systems | Crewmember and passenger equipment-oxygen system, survival gear, emergency exits, evacuation procedures and crew duties, quick donning oxygen mask for crewmembers, passenger oxygen system. |
| AA.I.A.K12 | Operation of Systems | Flight controls-ailerons, elevator(s), rudder(s), control tabs, control boost/augmentation systems, flaps, spoilers, leading edge devices, speed brakes, stability augmentation system (e.g., yaw damper), and trim systems. |
| AA.I.A.K13 | Operation of Systems | Pitot-static system-associated instruments and the power source for those flight instruments. Operation and power sources for other flight instruments. |
| AA.I.A.K14 | Operation of Systems | Fire & smoke detection, protection, and suppression-powerplant, cargo and passenger compartments, lavatory, pneumatic and environmental, electrical/avionics, and batteries (on aircraft and personal electronic devices). |
| AA.I.A.K15 | Operation of Systems | Envelope protection-angle of attack warning and protection, and speed protection. |
| AA.I.A.K16 | Operation of Systems | The contents of the Pilot Owner's Handbook (POH) or Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) with regard to the systems and components in the airplane. |
| AA.I.A.K17 | Operation of Systems | How to use a Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and a Configuration Deviation List (CDL). |
| AA.I.A.R1 | Operation of Systems | Detection of system malfunctions or failures. |
| AA.I.A.R2 | Operation of Systems | Management of a system failure. |
| AA.I.A.R3 | Operation of Systems | Monitoring and management of automated systems. |
| AA.I.A.R4 | Operation of Systems | Following checklists or procedures. |
| AA.I.A.S1 | Operation of Systems | Explain and describe the operation of the aircraft systems and components using correct terminology. |
| AA.I.A.S2 | Operation of Systems | Recall immediate action items or memory items, if appropriate. |
| AA.I.A.S3 | Operation of Systems | Identify system or component limitations listed in the POH/AFM. |
| AA.I.A.S4 | Operation of Systems | Demonstrate or describe, as appropriate, the process for deferring inoperative equipment (e.g., MEL) and using a CDL. |
| AA.I.A.S5 | Operation of Systems | Comply with operations specifications, management specifications, and letters of authorization, if applicable. |
| AA.I.A.S6 | Operation of Systems | Through the use of the appropriate checklists and normal and abnormal procedures, demonstrate the proper use of the aircraft systems, subsystems, and devices, as determined by the evaluator. |
| AA.I.B.K1 | Performance and Limitations | Elements related to performance and limitations by explaining the use of charts, tables, and data to determine performance. |
| AA.I.B.K2 | Performance and Limitations | How to determine the following, as applicable to the class sought: |
| AA.I.B.K2a | Performance and Limitations | a. Accelerate-stop / accelerate-go distance |
| AA.I.B.K2b | Performance and Limitations | b. Takeoff performance [e.g., balance field length and Velocity, Minimum Control (ground) (VMCG)] |
| AA.I.B.K2c | Performance and Limitations | c. Climb performance |
| AA.I.B.K2d | Performance and Limitations | d. Cruise performance (e.g., optimum and maximum operating altitudes) |
| AA.I.B.K2e | Performance and Limitations | e. Descent performance |
| AA.I.B.K2f | Performance and Limitations | f. Landing performance |
| AA.I.B.K2g | Performance and Limitations | g. Performance with an inoperative powerplant for all phases of flight (AMEL, AMES) |
| AA.I.B.K2h | Performance and Limitations | h. Weight and balance and how to shift weight |
| AA.I.B.K3 | Performance and Limitations | Factors affecting performance, including: |
| AA.I.B.K3a | Performance and Limitations | a. Atmospheric conditions |
| AA.I.B.K3b | Performance and Limitations | b. Pilot technique |
| AA.I.B.K3c | Performance and Limitations | c. Aircraft configuration (e.g., flap setting) |
| AA.I.B.K3d | Performance and Limitations | d. Airport environment (e.g., runway condition, land and hold short operations (LAHSO)) |
| AA.I.B.K3e | Performance and Limitations | e. Loading (e.g., center of gravity) |
| AA.I.B.K3f | Performance and Limitations | f. Aircraft weight |
| AA.I.B.K4 | Performance and Limitations | Aerodynamics and how it relates to performance. |
| AA.I.B.K5 | Performance and Limitations | Adverse effects of exceeding an airplane limitation or the aircraft operating envelope. |
| AA.I.B.K6 | Performance and Limitations | Effects of icing on performance. |
| AA.I.B.K7 | Performance and Limitations | Clean wing concept; deicing and anti-icing procedures, including use of appropriate deice fluid, hold- over tables, calculating hold-over times, and pre-takeoff contamination checks. |
| AA.I.B.K8 | Performance and Limitations | Air carrier weight and balance systems (e.g., average weight program). Air Transport Pilot (ATP) (AMEL, AMES). |
| AA.I.B.K9 | Performance and Limitations | Runway assessment and condition reporting and use of the Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM). (ATP)(AMEL, AMES). |
| AA.I.B.R1 | Performance and Limitations | Use of performance charts, tables, and data. |
| AA.I.B.R2 | Performance and Limitations | Airplane limitations. |
| AA.I.B.R3 | Performance and Limitations | Possible differences between calculated performance and actual performance. |
| AA.I.B.R4 | Performance and Limitations | Airplane icing and its effect on performance and stall warning. |
| AA.I.B.R5 | Performance and Limitations | Runway excursions. |
| AA.I.B.S1 | Performance and Limitations | Describe the airspeeds used during specific phases of flight. |
| AA.I.B.S2 | Performance and Limitations | Describe the effects of meteorological conditions on performance for all phases of flight and correctly apply these factors to a specific chart, table, graph, or other performance data. |
| AA.I.B.S3 | Performance and Limitations | Describe the procedures for wing contamination recognition and any deice/anti-ice procedures prior to takeoff. |
| AA.I.B.S4 | Performance and Limitations | Explain the adverse effects of airframe icing during all phases of flight. Describe any operating limitations for flight in icing conditions. If equipped, describe the procedures for deicing and anti-icing system use and their effects on performance. |
| AA.I.B.S5 | Performance and Limitations | Compute weight and balance, including practical techniques to resolve out-of-limits calculations for a representative scenario, as specified by the evaluator. |
| AA.I.B.S6 | Performance and Limitations | Determine the computed center-of-gravity is within the acceptable limits and the lateral fuel balance is within limits for takeoff and landing. |
| AA.I.B.S7 | Performance and Limitations | Demonstrate proficient use of appropriate performance charts, tables, graphs, or other data to determine airplane performance and limitations for all phases of flight. |
| AA.I.C.K1 | Weather Information | Sources of weather data (e.g., National Weather Service, Flight Service) for flight planning purposes. |
| AA.I.C.K2 | Weather Information | Acceptable weather products and resources required for preflight planning, current and forecast weather for departure, en route, and arrival phases of flight such as: |
| AA.I.C.K2a | Weather Information | a. Airport Observations (METAR and SPECI) and Pilot Observations (PIREP) |
| AA.I.C.K2b | Weather Information | b. Surface Analysis Chart, Ceiling and Visibility Chart (CVA) |
| AA.I.C.K2c | Weather Information | c. Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF) |
| AA.I.C.K2d | Weather Information | d. Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA) |
| AA.I.C.K2e | Weather Information | e. Wind and Temperature Aloft Forecast (FB) |
| AA.I.C.K2f | Weather Information | f. Convective Outlook (AC) |
| AA.I.C.K2g | Weather Information | g. Inflight Aviation Weather Advisories including Airmen's Meteorological Information (AIRMET), Significant Meteorological Information (SIGMET), and Convective SIGMET |
| AA.I.C.K3 | Weather Information | Meteorology applicable to the departure, en route, alternate, and destination for flights conducted under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) to include expected climate and hazardous conditions such as: |
| AA.I.C.K3a | Weather Information | a. Atmospheric composition and stability |
| AA.I.C.K3b | Weather Information | b. Wind (e.g., windshear, mountain wave, factors affecting wind, etc.) |
| AA.I.C.K3c | Weather Information | c. Temperature and heat exchange |
| AA.I.C.K3d | Weather Information | d. Moisture/precipitation |
| AA.I.C.K3e | Weather Information | e. Weather system formation, including air masses and fronts |
| AA.I.C.K3f | Weather Information | f. Clouds |
| AA.I.C.K3g | Weather Information | g. Turbulence |
| AA.I.C.K3h | Weather Information | h. Thunderstorms and microbursts |
| AA.I.C.K3i | Weather Information | i. Icing and freezing level information |
| AA.I.C.K3j | Weather Information | j. Fog/mist |
| AA.I.C.K3k | Weather Information | k. Frost |
| AA.I.C.K3l | Weather Information | l. Obstructions to visibility (e.g., smoke, haze, volcanic ash, etc.) |
| AA.I.C.K4 | Weather Information | Flight deck displays of digital weather and aeronautical information, their use to navigate around weather, and equipment limitations. |
| AA.I.C.K5 | Weather Information | Low-visibility operations (e.g., surface movement, category II and III approaches). (ATP)(AMEL, AMES). |
| AA.I.C.K6 | Weather Information | Flight Risk Assessment Tools. |
| AA.I.C.R1 | Weather Information | Weather conditions involved in departure and in-flight decision making, to include: |
| AA.I.C.R1a | Weather Information | a. Circumstances requiring a change in course or destination |
| AA.I.C.R1b | Weather Information | b. Known or forecast icing, winds or turbulence aloft, volcanic ash, destination weather, etc. |
| AA.I.C.R1c | Weather Information | c. Personal weather minimums |
| AA.I.C.R1d | Weather Information | d. Operator specified or aircraft operational limitations, if applicable |
| AA.I.C.R2 | Weather Information | Use and limitations of: |
| AA.I.C.R2a | Weather Information | a. Installed onboard weather equipment |
| AA.I.C.R2b | Weather Information | b. Aviation weather reports and forecasts |
| AA.I.C.R2c | Weather Information | c. Inflight weather resources |
| AA.I.C.S1 | Weather Information | Interpret weather information, apply principles of aeronautical decision-making, and use a Flight Risk Assessment Tool, if available. |
| AA.I.D.K1 | High-Altitude Aerodynamics (ATP) | Aerodynamics of large transport category airplanes, including flight characteristics of swept wing airplanes (e.g., Mach buffet). |
| AA.I.D.K2 | High-Altitude Aerodynamics (ATP) | Energy management. |
| AA.I.D.K3 | High-Altitude Aerodynamics (ATP) | Relationship between Mach number, indicated airspeed, true airspeed, and change over altitudes. |
| AA.I.D.K4 | High-Altitude Aerodynamics (ATP) | Load factor at high altitude and its effect on high and low speed operating margins. |
| AA.I.D.K5 | High-Altitude Aerodynamics (ATP) | Relationship between altitude capability, weight, and temperature. |
| AA.I.D.K6 | High-Altitude Aerodynamics (ATP) | Maximum Operating Speed - Knots (VMO) / Maximum Operating Speed - Mach (MMO) convergence and stall angle of attack. |
| AA.I.D.K7 | High-Altitude Aerodynamics (ATP) | Maximum Lift over Drag Ratio (L/DMAX). |
| AA.I.D.K8 | High-Altitude Aerodynamics (ATP) | Best range and best endurance. |
| AA.I.D.K9 | High-Altitude Aerodynamics (ATP) | Factors which contribute to airplane upsets at high altitude and upset prevention and recovery techniques. |
| AA.I.D.R1 | High-Altitude Aerodynamics (ATP) | Managing the airplane's energy state. |
| AA.I.D.R2 | High-Altitude Aerodynamics (ATP) | High operating altitudes at high operational weights. |
| AA.I.D.R3 | High-Altitude Aerodynamics (ATP) | High altitude slow-downs and excursions behind the power curve. |
| AA.I.D.R4 | High-Altitude Aerodynamics (ATP) | Turbulence at high altitude. |
| AA.I.D.S1 | High-Altitude Aerodynamics (ATP) | If a cruise altitude is reached, manage the airplane's systems and energy state. |
| AA.I.E.K1 | Air Carrier Operations (ATP) | Turbine engines, thrust reversing systems, and system malfunctions. |
| AA.I.E.K2 | Air Carrier Operations (ATP) | Airplane automation components (e.g., flight director, autopilot), their relationship to each other, and how to manage the automation for flight. |
| AA.I.E.K3 | Air Carrier Operations (ATP) | Advanced navigation equipment (e.g., FMS, Required Navigation Performance (RNP), ADS-B, EFB, etc.) and how it is used inflight. |
| AA.I.E.K4 | Air Carrier Operations (ATP) | Flightpath warning systems (e.g., Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS), Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) and how to respond to a warning. |
| AA.I.E.K5 | Air Carrier Operations (ATP) | Altitudes and conditions that require the use of oxygen masks. |
| AA.I.E.K6 | Air Carrier Operations (ATP) | Causes and recognition of cabin pressure loss. |
| AA.I.E.K7 | Air Carrier Operations (ATP) | Appropriate rudder use in transport aircraft to avoid rudder reversal. |
| AA.I.E.K8 | Air Carrier Operations (ATP) | Crew communications (e.g., sterile flight deck rules, briefings). |
| AA.I.E.K9 | Air Carrier Operations (ATP) | Operational control. |
| AA.I.E.K10 | Air Carrier Operations (ATP) | Elements associated with operating at complex and high traffic airports with emphasis on runway incursion prevention techniques. |
| AA.I.E.K11 | Air Carrier Operations (ATP) | Professional responsibilities associated with being an ATP certificate holder and how to apply leadership skills as pilot-in-command. |
| AA.I.E.K12 | Air Carrier Operations (ATP) | Crew resource management (CRM) principles and application in a multi-crew environment. |
| AA.I.E.K13 | Air Carrier Operations (ATP) | Use of safety programs to manage risk across an organization (e.g., Threat and error management (TEM), or Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP)). |
| AA.I.E.K14 | Air Carrier Operations (ATP) | Operations specifications. |
| AA.I.E.R1 | Air Carrier Operations (ATP) | Turbine engine and thrust reversing system malfunctions. |
| AA.I.E.R2 | Air Carrier Operations (ATP) | Managing automation and navigation equipment. |
| AA.I.E.R3 | Air Carrier Operations (ATP) | Responding to a flightpath warning system alert. |
| AA.I.E.R4 | Air Carrier Operations (ATP) | Loss of cabin pressure. |
| AA.I.E.R5 | Air Carrier Operations (ATP) | Crew coordination. |
| AA.I.E.S1 | Air Carrier Operations (ATP) | Apply CRM principles and use in a crew environment, as appropriate. |
| AA.I.F.K1 | Human Factors | Causes, effects, recognition, and corrective actions associated with aeromedical and physiological issues, including: |
| AA.I.F.K1a | Human Factors | a. Hypoxia |
| AA.I.F.K1b | Human Factors | b. Hyperventilation |
| AA.I.F.K1c | Human Factors | c. Middle ear and sinus problems |
| AA.I.F.K1d | Human Factors | d. Spatial disorientation |
| AA.I.F.K1e | Human Factors | e. Motion sickness |
| AA.I.F.K1f | Human Factors | f. Carbon monoxide poisoning |
| AA.I.F.K1g | Human Factors | g. Stress |
| AA.I.F.K1h | Human Factors | h. Fatigue |
| AA.I.F.K1i | Human Factors | i. Dehydration and nutrition |
| AA.I.F.K1j | Human Factors | j. Hypothermia |
| AA.I.F.K1k | Human Factors | k. Optical illusions |
| AA.I.F.K1l | Human Factors | l. Dissolved nitrogen in the bloodstream after scuba dives |
| AA.I.F.K2 | Human Factors | Effects of alcohol, drugs, and over-the-counter medications. |
| AA.I.F.K3 | Human Factors | Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) to include using Crew Resource Management (CRM) or Single- Pilot Resource Management (SRM), as appropriate. |
| AA.I.F.K4 | Human Factors | Components of self-assessment for determining fitness for flight. |
| AA.I.F.R1 | Human Factors | Aeromedical and physiological issues. |
| AA.I.F.R2 | Human Factors | Hazardous attitudes. |
| AA.I.F.R3 | Human Factors | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.I.F.R4 | Human Factors | Confirmation and expectation bias. |
| AA.I.F.S1 | Human Factors | Perform a self-assessment and determine fitness for flight. |
| AA.I.G.K1 | The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) | 14 CFR part 61, subparts A, B, and G. |
| AA.I.G.K2 | The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) | 14 CFR part 91 subparts A, B, C, F, G, H. |
| AA.I.G.K3 | The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) | 14 CFR part 117 (AMEL, AMES). |
| AA.I.G.K4 | The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) | 14 CFR part 121 subparts A, G, K, M, O, T, U, V (AMEL, AMES). |
| AA.I.G.K5 | The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) | 14 CFR part 135 subparts A, B, C, D, E, F, G (ASEL, ASES). |
| AA.I.G.K6 | The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) | 49 CFR part 830. |
| AA.I.G.K7 | The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) | 14 CFR part 111 subparts A, D. |
| AA.I.G.R1 | The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) | Lack of compliance with the applicable CFRs. |
| AA.I.G.S1 | The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) | Apply the CFRs to the flight and operation. |
| AA.I.H.K1 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | The characteristics of a water surface as affected by features, such as: |
| AA.I.H.K1a | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | a. Size and location |
| AA.I.H.K1b | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | b. Protected and unprotected areas |
| AA.I.H.K1c | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | c. Surface wind |
| AA.I.H.K1d | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | d. Direction and strength of water current |
| AA.I.H.K1e | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | e. Floating and partially submerged debris |
| AA.I.H.K1f | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | f. Sandbars, islands, and shoals |
| AA.I.H.K1g | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | g. Vessel traffic and wakes |
| AA.I.H.K1h | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | h. Other characteristics specific to the area |
| AA.I.H.K1i | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | i. Direction and height of waves |
| AA.I.H.K2 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Float and hull construction, and its effect on seaplane performance. |
| AA.I.H.K3 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Causes of porpoising and skipping, and the pilot action needed to prevent or correct these occurrences. |
| AA.I.H.K4 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | How to locate and identify seaplane bases on charts or in directories. |
| AA.I.H.K5 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Operating restrictions at various bases. |
| AA.I.H.K6 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Right-of-way, steering, and sailing rules pertinent to seaplane operation. |
| AA.I.H.K7 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Marine navigation aids, such as buoys, beacons, lights, sound signals, and range markers. |
| AA.I.H.K8 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Naval vessel protection zones. |
| AA.I.H.K9 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | No wake zones. |
| AA.I.H.R1 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Local conditions. |
| AA.I.H.R2 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Impact of marine traffic. |
| AA.I.H.R3 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Right-of-way and sailing rules pertinent to seaplane operations. |
| AA.I.H.R4 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Limited services and assistance available at seaplane bases. |
| AA.I.H.S1 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Explain how float and hull construction can affect seaplane performance. |
| AA.I.H.S2 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Describe how to correct for porpoising and skipping. |
| AA.I.H.S3 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Locate seaplane bases on charts or in directories and identify any restrictions. |
| AA.I.H.S4 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Identify marine navigation aids. |
| AA.I.H.S5 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Describe what naval vessel protection zones and no wake zones are. |
| AA.I.H.S6 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Assess the water surface characteristics for the proposed flight. |
| AA.I.H.S7 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Perform correct right-of-way, steering, and sailing operations. |
| AA.II.A.K1 | Preflight Assessment | Pilot self-assessment. |
| AA.II.A.K2 | Preflight Assessment | Determining that the aircraft to be used is appropriate, airworthy, and in a condition for safe flight by locating and explaining related documents such as: |
| AA.II.A.K2a | Preflight Assessment | a. Airworthiness and registration certificates |
| AA.II.A.K2b | Preflight Assessment | b. Operating limitations, handbooks, and manuals |
| AA.II.A.K2c | Preflight Assessment | c. Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and Configuration Deviation List (CDL), Kinds of Operations Equipment Lists (KOEL) |
| AA.II.A.K2d | Preflight Assessment | d. Weight and balance data |
| AA.II.A.K2e | Preflight Assessment | e. Required inspections or tests and appropriate records and documentation (e.g., dispatch release) as applicable to the proposed flight or operation |
| AA.II.A.K3 | Preflight Assessment | Preventive maintenance that can be performed by the pilot or other designated crewmember. |
| AA.II.A.K4 | Preflight Assessment | Aircraft preflight inspection, including: |
| AA.II.A.K4a | Preflight Assessment | a. Which items should be inspected |
| AA.II.A.K4b | Preflight Assessment | b. The reasons for checking each item |
| AA.II.A.K4c | Preflight Assessment | c. How to detect possible defects |
| AA.II.A.K4d | Preflight Assessment | d. The associated regulations |
| AA.II.A.K5 | Preflight Assessment | Environmental factors, including weather, terrain, route selection, and obstructions. |
| AA.II.A.K6 | Preflight Assessment | Requirements for current and appropriate navigation data. |
| AA.II.A.K7 | Preflight Assessment | Operations specifications, management specifications, or letters of authorization applying to a particular aircraft and operation, if applicable. |
| AA.II.A.R1 | Preflight Assessment | Human performance factors. |
| AA.II.A.R2 | Preflight Assessment | Inoperative equipment discovered prior to flight. |
| AA.II.A.R3 | Preflight Assessment | Environment (e.g., weather, airports, airspace, terrain, obstacles). |
| AA.II.A.R4 | Preflight Assessment | External pressures. |
| AA.II.A.R5 | Preflight Assessment | Aviation security concerns. |
| AA.II.A.S1 | Preflight Assessment | Inspect the aircraft in accordance with an appropriate checklist demonstrating proper operation of applicable airplane systems. Coordinate checklist with crew, if appropriate. |
| AA.II.A.S2 | Preflight Assessment | Coordinate with ground crew and ensure adequate clearance prior to moving doors, hatches, flight control surfaces, etc. |
| AA.II.A.S3 | Preflight Assessment | Document any discrepancies found; take corrective action and acknowledge limitations imposed by MEL/CDL items, if applicable. |
| AA.II.A.S4 | Preflight Assessment | Determine if the aircraft is airworthy and in condition for safe flight. |
| AA.II.A.S5 | Preflight Assessment | Identify and comply with operations specifications as required. |
| AA.II.A.S6 | Preflight Assessment | Assess factors related to the environment (weather, airports, terrain, airspace). |
| AA.II.A.S7 | Preflight Assessment | Ensure the airplane and surfaces are free of ice, snow, and frost. If icing conditions are present, demonstrate satisfactory knowledge of deicing procedures. |
| AA.II.B.K1 | Powerplant Start | Normal and abnormal powerplant start procedures and limitations, including the use of an auxiliary power unit (APU) or external power source, if applicable. |
| AA.II.B.K2 | Powerplant Start | Starting under various conditions. |
| AA.II.B.K3 | Powerplant Start | Malfunctions during powerplant start, procedures to address the malfunction, and any associated limitations. |
| AA.II.B.K4 | Powerplant Start | Coordinating and communicating with ground personnel for powerplant start, if applicable. |
| AA.II.B.R1 | Powerplant Start | Malfunctions during powerplant start. |
| AA.II.B.R2 | Powerplant Start | Propeller and turbine powerplant safety. |
| AA.II.B.R3 | Powerplant Start | Managing situations where specific instructions or checklist items are not published. |
| AA.II.B.R4 | Powerplant Start | Personnel, vehicles, vessels, foreign object debris, and other aircraft in the vicinity during powerplant start. |
| AA.II.B.S1 | Powerplant Start | Ensure the ground safety procedures are followed during the before-start, start, and after-start phases. |
| AA.II.B.S2 | Powerplant Start | Use appropriate ground crew personnel during the start procedures (if applicable). |
| AA.II.B.S3 | Powerplant Start | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) prior to and after powerplant start. |
| AA.II.B.S4 | Powerplant Start | Respond appropriately to an abnormal start or malfunction. |
| AA.II.C.K1 | Taxiing | Current airport aeronautical references and information resources such as the Chart Supplement, airport diagram, and Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs). |
| AA.II.C.K2 | Taxiing | Taxi instructions/clearances, including published taxi routes. |
| AA.II.C.K3 | Taxiing | Airport markings, signs, and lights. |
| AA.II.C.K4 | Taxiing | Appropriate aircraft lighting for day and night operations. |
| AA.II.C.K5 | Taxiing | Push-back procedures, if applicable. |
| AA.II.C.K6 | Taxiing | Appropriate flight deck activities prior to taxi, including route planning, identifying the location of Hot Spots, and coordinating with crew if, applicable. |
| AA.II.C.K7 | Taxiing | Communications at towered and nontowered airports. |
| AA.II.C.K8 | Taxiing | Entering or crossing runways. |
| AA.II.C.K9 | Taxiing | Night taxi operations. |
| AA.II.C.K10 | Taxiing | Low visibility taxi operations and techniques used to avoid disorientation. |
| AA.II.C.K11 | Taxiing | Single-Engine taxi procedures for (AMEL). |
| AA.II.C.R1 | Taxiing | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.II.C.R2 | Taxiing | Confirmation or expectation bias as related to taxi instructions. |
| AA.II.C.R3 | Taxiing | A taxi route or departure runway change. |
| AA.II.C.R4 | Taxiing | Partial completion of checklist(s). |
| AA.II.C.R5 | Taxiing | Low visibility taxi operations. |
| AA.II.C.R6 | Taxiing | Runway incursion. |
| AA.II.C.S1 | Taxiing | Receive/record taxi instructions, read back/acknowledge taxi clearances, and review taxi routes on the airport diagram. |
| AA.II.C.S2 | Taxiing | Use an appropriate airport diagram or taxi chart, if published. |
| AA.II.C.S3 | Taxiing | Comply with air traffic control (ATC) clearances and instructions and observe all runway hold lines, Instrument Landing System (ILS) critical areas, beacons, and other airport/taxiway markings and lighting. |
| AA.II.C.S4 | Taxiing | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) prior to and during taxi, as appropriate. |
| AA.II.C.S5 | Taxiing | Maintain situational awareness. |
| AA.II.C.S6 | Taxiing | Maintain correct and positive airplane control, proper speed, appropriate use of wheel brakes and reverse thrust, and separation between other aircraft, vehicles, and persons to avoid an incursion/ incident/accident. |
| AA.II.C.S7 | Taxiing | Demonstrate taxi during day and night operations. If either condition is not available, the applicant explains the differences between day and night taxi. |
| AA.II.C.S8 | Taxiing | Demonstrate proper use of aircraft exterior lighting for day and night operations. If either condition is not available, the applicant explains the differences between exterior aircraft lighting used for day and night operations. |
| AA.II.C.S9 | Taxiing | Explain the hazards of low visibility taxi operations. |
| AA.II.D.K1 | Taxiing and Sailing | Current airport/seaplane base aeronautical references and information resources, including Chart Supplements, airport diagram, and appropriate references. |
| AA.II.D.K2 | Taxiing and Sailing | Taxi instructions/clearances, if applicable. |
| AA.II.D.K3 | Taxiing and Sailing | Airport/seaplane base markings, signs, and lights. |
| AA.II.D.K4 | Taxiing and Sailing | Appropriate aircraft lighting for day and night operations. |
| AA.II.D.K5 | Taxiing and Sailing | Sailing elements and techniques and when sailing should be used. |
| AA.II.D.K6 | Taxiing and Sailing | Considerations for determining the most favorable sailing course. |
| AA.II.D.K7 | Taxiing and Sailing | Airport/seaplane base procedures, including: |
| AA.II.D.K7a | Taxiing and Sailing | a. Appropriate flight deck activities prior to taxi or sailing, including route planning, and coordinating with crew, if applicable |
| AA.II.D.K7b | Taxiing and Sailing | b. Communications at towered and nontowered seaplane bases |
| AA.II.D.K7c | Taxiing and Sailing | c. Entering or crossing runways (land operation) |
| AA.II.D.K7d | Taxiing and Sailing | d. Night taxi and sailing operations |
| AA.II.D.K7e | Taxiing and Sailing | e. Low visibility taxi and sailing operations |
| AA.II.D.R1 | Taxiing and Sailing | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.II.D.R2 | Taxiing and Sailing | Porpoising and skipping. |
| AA.II.D.R3 | Taxiing and Sailing | Partial completion of checklist(s). |
| AA.II.D.R4 | Taxiing and Sailing | Low visibility taxi and sailing operations. |
| AA.II.D.R5 | Taxiing and Sailing | Other aircraft, vessels, and hazards. |
| AA.II.D.R6 | Taxiing and Sailing | Gear position in an amphibious airplane. |
| AA.II.D.R7 | Taxiing and Sailing | Confirmation or expectation bias as related to taxi instructions. |
| AA.II.D.S1 | Taxiing and Sailing | Receive/record taxi instructions, read back/acknowledge taxi clearances, and review taxi routes on the airport diagram. |
| AA.II.D.S2 | Taxiing and Sailing | Use an appropriate chart during taxi, if published. |
| AA.II.D.S3 | Taxiing and Sailing | Comply with ATC clearances, as appropriate, and seaplane base/airport/taxiway markings, signals and signs. |
| AA.II.D.S4 | Taxiing and Sailing | Depart the dock/mooring buoy or beach/ramp in a safe manner, considering wind, current, traffic, and hazards. |
| AA.II.D.S5 | Taxiing and Sailing | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) prior to and during taxi or sailing, as appropriate. |
| AA.II.D.S6 | Taxiing and Sailing | Maintain situational awareness. |
| AA.II.D.S7 | Taxiing and Sailing | Maintain correct and positive airplane control, proper speed, appropriate use of reverse thrust, and separation between other aircraft, vehicles, vessels, and persons to avoid an incursion or right-of-way violation. |
| AA.II.D.S8 | Taxiing and Sailing | Position the flight controls, flaps, doors, water rudders, and power correctly for the existing conditions to follow the desired course while sailing and to prevent or correct for porpoising and skipping during step taxi. |
| AA.II.D.S9 | Taxiing and Sailing | Use the appropriate idle, plow, or step taxi technique. |
| AA.II.D.S10 | Taxiing and Sailing | Exhibit procedures for steering and maneuvering while maintaining proper situational awareness and desired orientation, path, and position. |
| AA.II.D.S11 | Taxiing and Sailing | Plan and follow the most favorable taxi or sailing course for current conditions. |
| AA.II.D.S12 | Taxiing and Sailing | Demonstrate taxi or sailing during day and night operations. If either condition is not available, the applicant explains the differences between day and night taxi or sailing. |
| AA.II.D.S13 | Taxiing and Sailing | Demonstrate proper use of aircraft exterior lighting for day and night operations. If either condition is not available, the applicant explains the differences between exterior aircraft lighting used for day and night operations. |
| AA.II.D.S14 | Taxiing and Sailing | Explain the hazards of low visibility taxi and sailing operations. |
| AA.II.E.K1 | Before Takeoff Checks | Purpose of pre-takeoff checklist items, including: |
| AA.II.E.K1a | Before Takeoff Checks | a. Reasons for checking each item |
| AA.II.E.K1b | Before Takeoff Checks | b. Detecting malfunctions |
| AA.II.E.K1c | Before Takeoff Checks | c. Ensuring the aircraft is in safe operating condition |
| AA.II.E.K2 | Before Takeoff Checks | Deicing and anti-icing procedures, holdover times, and pre-takeoff contamination check. |
| AA.II.E.K3 | Before Takeoff Checks | Adverse weather considerations for performance on takeoff (e.g., snow, ice, gusting crosswinds, low- visibility). |
| AA.II.E.K4 | Before Takeoff Checks | Items to be included in a before takeoff briefing. |
| AA.II.E.R1 | Before Takeoff Checks | Division of attention while conducting before takeoff checks. |
| AA.II.E.R2 | Before Takeoff Checks | An unexpected change in the runway to be used for departure. |
| AA.II.E.R3 | Before Takeoff Checks | Using performance data to set airspeeds and flight instruments for actual conditions and the departure runway. |
| AA.II.E.R4 | Before Takeoff Checks | Setting navigation and communication equipment for departure. |
| AA.II.E.R5 | Before Takeoff Checks | Configuring autopilot and flight director for departure. |
| AA.II.E.R6 | Before Takeoff Checks | Adverse weather conditions prior to takeoff (e.g., snow, ice, gusting crosswinds, low-visibility). |
| AA.II.E.R7 | Before Takeoff Checks | Potential powerplant failure during takeoff or other malfunction considering operational factors such as airplane characteristics, runway/takeoff path length, surface conditions, environmental conditions, and obstructions. |
| AA.II.E.S1 | Before Takeoff Checks | Determine the airplane's takeoff performance for actual conditions and planned departure runway or waterway. |
| AA.II.E.S2 | Before Takeoff Checks | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) prior to takeoff in a timely manner. |
| AA.II.E.S3 | Before Takeoff Checks | Determine all systems checked are within an acceptable operating range and are safe for the proposed flight. During the checks, explain at the request of the evaluator, any system operating characteristic or limitation and any corrective action for a malfunction. |
| AA.II.E.S4 | Before Takeoff Checks | Determine airspeeds/V-speeds and set flight instruments appropriately, configure flight director, autopilot, and navigation and communication equipment for the current flight conditions and takeoff and departure clearances. |
| AA.II.E.S5 | Before Takeoff Checks | Conduct a briefing that includes procedures for emergency and abnormal situations (e.g., powerplant failure, windshear), which may be encountered during takeoff, and state the planned action if they were to occur. |
| AA.II.E.S6 | Before Takeoff Checks | Obtain and correctly interpret the takeoff and departure clearance. |
| AA.III.A.K1 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance. |
| AA.III.A.K2 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Appropriate V-speeds for takeoff and climb. |
| AA.III.A.K3 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Appropriate aircraft configuration and power setting for takeoff and climb. |
| AA.III.A.K4 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Runway markings and lighting. |
| AA.III.A.R1 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Selection of a runway, or runway intersection, based on aircraft limitations, available distance, surface conditions, and wind. |
| AA.III.A.R2 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Wake turbulence. |
| AA.III.A.R3 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Abnormal operations, including planning for: |
| AA.III.A.R3a | Normal Takeoff and Climb | a. Rejected takeoff |
| AA.III.A.R3b | Normal Takeoff and Climb | b. Potential engine failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight |
| AA.III.A.R4 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Configuring or setting the aircraft (e.g., trim, flaps, autobrakes, etc.). |
| AA.III.A.R5 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Collision hazards. |
| AA.III.A.R6 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AA.III.A.R7 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.III.A.S1 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) prior to takeoff in a timely manner. |
| AA.III.A.S2 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| AA.III.A.S3 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Verify assigned/correct runway (ASEL, AMEL) or takeoff path (ASES, AMES). |
| AA.III.A.S4 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Verify the airplane is configured for takeoff. |
| AA.III.A.S5 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Position the flight controls for the existing wind, if applicable. |
| AA.III.A.S6 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Clear the area, taxi into takeoff position, and align the airplane on the runway centerline (ASEL, AMEL) or takeoff path (ASES, AMES). |
| AA.III.A.S7 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Retract the water rudders, as appropriate (ASES, AMES). |
| AA.III.A.S8 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Establish and maintain the most efficient planing/lift-off attitude, and correct for porpoising or skipping (ASES, AMES). |
| AA.III.A.S9 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Maintain centerline (ASEL, AMEL) and proper flight control inputs during the takeoff roll. |
| AA.III.A.S10 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Confirm takeoff power and proper engine and flight instrument indications prior to rotation making callouts, as appropriate, for the airplane or per the operator's procedures. |
| AA.III.A.S11 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Avoid excessive water spray on the propeller(s) (ASES, AMES). |
| AA.III.A.S12 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Rotate and lift off at the recommended airspeed. |
| AA.III.A.S13 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Establish a power setting and a pitch attitude to maintain the desired climb airspeed/V-speed, ±5 knots for each climb segment. |
| AA.III.A.S14 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Maintain desired heading ±5°. |
| AA.III.A.S15 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Retract the landing gear and flaps in accordance with manufacturer or operator procedures and limitations, as appropriate. |
| AA.III.A.S16 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Avoid wake turbulence, if applicable. |
| AA.III.A.S17 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Follow noise abatement procedures, as practicable. |
| AA.III.A.S18 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Complete appropriate after takeoff checklist(s) in a timely manner. |
| AA.III.B.K1 | Normal Approach and Landing | A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts. |
| AA.III.B.K2 | Normal Approach and Landing | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach and landing performance. |
| AA.III.B.K3 | Normal Approach and Landing | Wind correction techniques on approach and landing. |
| AA.III.B.K4 | Normal Approach and Landing | Runway markings and lighting. |
| AA.III.B.R1 | Normal Approach and Landing | Selection of a runway or approach path and touchdown area based on aircraft limitations, available distance, surface conditions, and wind. |
| AA.III.B.R2 | Normal Approach and Landing | Wake turbulence. |
| AA.III.B.R3 | Normal Approach and Landing | Go-around/rejected landing. |
| AA.III.B.R4 | Normal Approach and Landing | Land and hold short operations (LAHSO). |
| AA.III.B.R5 | Normal Approach and Landing | Collision hazards. |
| AA.III.B.R6 | Normal Approach and Landing | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AA.III.B.R7 | Normal Approach and Landing | Distractions, loss of situational awareness, incorrect airport surface approach and landing, or improper task management. |
| AA.III.B.S1 | Normal Approach and Landing | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| AA.III.B.S2 | Normal Approach and Landing | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| AA.III.B.S3 | Normal Approach and Landing | Maintain a ground track that ensures the desired traffic pattern flown takes into consideration obstructions and air traffic control (ATC) or evaluator instructions. |
| AA.III.B.S4 | Normal Approach and Landing | Ensure the airplane is aligned with the correct/assigned runway or landing surface. |
| AA.III.B.S5 | Normal Approach and Landing | Scan the runway or landing surface and adjoining area for traffic and obstructions. |
| AA.III.B.S6 | Normal Approach and Landing | Select a suitable touchdown point considering wind, landing surface, and obstructions. |
| AA.III.B.S7 | Normal Approach and Landing | Establish the recommended approach and landing configuration and airspeed, ±5 knots, and adjust pitch attitude and power as required to maintain a stabilized approach. |
| AA.III.B.S8 | Normal Approach and Landing | Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing. |
| AA.III.B.S9 | Normal Approach and Landing | Make smooth, timely, and correct control application before, during, and after touchdown. |
| AA.III.B.S10 | Normal Approach and Landing | Touch down with the runway centerline between the main landing gear at the appropriate speed and pitch attitude at the runway aiming point markings -250/+500 feet, or where there are no runway markings 750 to 1,500 feet from the approach threshold of the runway (ASEL, AMEL). |
| AA.III.B.S11 | Normal Approach and Landing | During round out and touchdown contact the water at the proper pitch attitude within 200 feet beyond a specified point (ASES, AMES). In addition, for AMES, the touchdown is within the first one-third of the water landing area. |
| AA.III.B.S12 | Normal Approach and Landing | Decelerate to taxi speed (20 knots or less on dry pavement, 10 knots or less on contaminated pavement) to within the calculated landing distance plus 25% for the actual conditions with the runway centerline between the main landing gear (At least one landing) (ASEL, AMEL). |
| AA.III.B.S13 | Normal Approach and Landing | Use spoilers, prop reverse, thrust reverse, wheel brakes, and other drag/braking devices, as appropriate to safely slow the airplane. (At least one landing to a full stop). |
| AA.III.B.S14 | Normal Approach and Landing | Execute a timely go-around if the approach cannot be made within the tolerances specified above or for any other condition that may result in an unsafe approach or landing. |
| AA.III.B.S15 | Normal Approach and Landing | Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable. |
| AA.III.C.K1 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance. |
| AA.III.C.K2 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Appropriate power settings and V-speeds for takeoff and climb. |
| AA.III.C.K3 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Appropriate airplane configuration. |
| AA.III.C.K4 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Appropriate use of glassy water takeoff and climb technique. |
| AA.III.C.R1 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Selection of the takeoff path based on aircraft limitations, available distance, surface conditions, and wind. |
| AA.III.C.R2 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Abnormal operations, including planning for: |
| AA.III.C.R2a | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | a. Rejected takeoff |
| AA.III.C.R2b | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | b. Potential engine failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight |
| AA.III.C.R3 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Collision hazards. |
| AA.III.C.R4 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AA.III.C.R5 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.III.C.R6 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Gear position in an amphibious airplane. |
| AA.III.C.S1 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) prior to takeoff in a timely manner. |
| AA.III.C.S2 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| AA.III.C.S3 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Position the flight controls for the existing wind, if applicable. |
| AA.III.C.S4 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Verify the airplane is configured for takeoff. |
| AA.III.C.S5 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Clear the area; select appropriate takeoff path considering surface conditions and collision hazards. |
| AA.III.C.S6 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Retract the water rudders, as appropriate. |
| AA.III.C.S7 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Set and confirm takeoff power. |
| AA.III.C.S8 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Avoid excessive water spray on the propeller(s). |
| AA.III.C.S9 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Maintain directional control throughout takeoff and climb. |
| AA.III.C.S10 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Establish and maintain an appropriate planing attitude, directional control, and correct for porpoising, skipping, and increase in water drag. |
| AA.III.C.S11 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Utilize appropriate techniques to lift seaplane from the water considering surface conditions. |
| AA.III.C.S12 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Adjust power, as appropriate, and establish a pitch attitude to maintain the appropriate climb airspeed/ V-speed, ±5 knots for each climb segment. |
| AA.III.C.S13 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Retract flaps after a positive rate of climb has been verified or in accordance with manufacturer or operator procedures and limitations, as appropriate. |
| AA.III.C.S14 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Follow noise abatement procedures, as practicable. |
| AA.III.D.K1 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts. |
| AA.III.D.K2 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach and landing performance. |
| AA.III.D.K3 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Wind correction techniques on approach and landing. |
| AA.III.D.K4 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | When and why glassy water techniques are used. |
| AA.III.D.K5 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | How a glassy water approach and landing is executed. |
| AA.III.D.R1 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Selection of the approach path and touchdown area based on aircraft limitations, available distance, surface conditions, and wind. |
| AA.III.D.R2 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Go-around/rejected landing. |
| AA.III.D.R3 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Collision hazards. |
| AA.III.D.R4 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AA.III.D.R5 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.III.D.R6 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Gear position in an amphibious airplane. |
| AA.III.D.S1 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| AA.III.D.S2 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| AA.III.D.S3 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Ensure that the landing gear and water rudders are retracted, if applicable. |
| AA.III.D.S4 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Consider the landing surface, visual attitude references, water depth, and collision hazards and select the proper approach and landing path. |
| AA.III.D.S5 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Establish the recommended approach and landing configuration, airspeed, and trim, and adjust pitch attitude and power as required to maintain a stabilized approach. |
| AA.III.D.S6 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Maintain a stabilized approach and recommended airspeed, ±5 knots. |
| AA.III.D.S7 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Make smooth, timely, and correct power and control adjustments to maintain proper pitch attitude and rate of descent to touchdown. |
| AA.III.D.S8 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Maintain directional control throughout the approach and landing. |
| AA.III.D.S9 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Contact the water in a proper pitch attitude, and slow to idle taxi speed. |
| AA.III.E.K1 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance. |
| AA.III.E.K2 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Appropriate power settings and V-speeds for takeoff and climb. |
| AA.III.E.K3 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Appropriate airplane configuration. |
| AA.III.E.K4 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Appropriate use of rough water takeoff and climb technique. |
| AA.III.E.R1 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Selection of the takeoff path based on aircraft limitations, available distance, surface conditions, and wind. |
| AA.III.E.R2 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Abnormal operations, including planning for: |
| AA.III.E.R2a | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | a. Rejected takeoff |
| AA.III.E.R2b | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | b. Potential engine failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight |
| AA.III.E.R3 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Collision hazards. |
| AA.III.E.R4 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AA.III.E.R5 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.III.E.R6 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Gear position in an amphibious airplane. |
| AA.III.E.S1 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) prior to takeoff in a timely manner. |
| AA.III.E.S2 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| AA.III.E.S3 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Position the flight controls for the existing wind, if applicable. |
| AA.III.E.S4 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Verify the airplane is configured for takeoff. |
| AA.III.E.S5 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Clear the area; select appropriate takeoff path considering surface conditions and collision hazards. |
| AA.III.E.S6 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Retract the water rudders, as appropriate. |
| AA.III.E.S7 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Set and confirm takeoff power. |
| AA.III.E.S8 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Avoid excessive water spray on the propeller(s). |
| AA.III.E.S9 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Maintain directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout takeoff and climb. |
| AA.III.E.S10 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Establish and maintain an appropriate planing attitude, directional control, and correct for porpoising, skipping, and increase in water drag. |
| AA.III.E.S11 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Establish proper attitude and airspeed, lift off at minimum airspeed and accelerate to appropriate climb airspeed/V-speed, ±5 knots before leaving ground effect. |
| AA.III.E.S12 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Retract the flaps after a positive rate of climb is established and a safe altitude has been achieved. |
| AA.III.E.S13 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Maintain takeoff power to a safe maneuvering altitude then set climb power. |
| AA.III.E.S14 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Follow noise abatement procedures, as practicable. |
| AA.III.F.K1 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts. |
| AA.III.F.K2 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach and landing performance. |
| AA.III.F.K3 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Wind correction techniques on approach and landing. |
| AA.III.F.K4 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | When and why rough water techniques are used. |
| AA.III.F.K5 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | How to perform a proper rough water approach and landing. |
| AA.III.F.R1 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Selection of the approach path and touchdown area based on airplane limitations, available distance, surface conditions, and wind. |
| AA.III.F.R2 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Go-around/rejected landing. |
| AA.III.F.R3 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Collision hazards. |
| AA.III.F.R4 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AA.III.F.R5 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.III.F.R6 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Gear position in an amphibious airplane. |
| AA.III.F.S1 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| AA.III.F.S2 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| AA.III.F.S3 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Ensure that the landing gear and water rudders are retracted, if applicable. |
| AA.III.F.S4 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Consider the landing surface, visual attitude references, water depth, and collision hazards and select the proper approach and landing path. |
| AA.III.F.S5 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Establish the recommended approach and landing configuration, airspeed, and trim, and adjust pitch attitude and power as required to maintain a stabilized approach. |
| AA.III.F.S6 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Maintain a stabilized approach and recommended airspeed with gust factor applied, ±5 knots. |
| AA.III.F.S7 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Make smooth, timely, and correct power and control adjustments to maintain proper attitude and rate of descent to touchdown. |
| AA.III.F.S8 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Contact the water at the correct pitch attitude and touchdown speed. |
| AA.III.F.S9 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Make smooth, timely, and correct power and control application during the landing while remaining alert for a go-around should conditions be too rough. |
| AA.III.F.S10 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Maintain positive after-landing control. |
| AA.III.G.K1 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance. |
| AA.III.G.K2 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Appropriate power settings and V-speeds for takeoff and climb. |
| AA.III.G.K3 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Appropriate airplane configuration. |
| AA.III.G.K4 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Effects of water surface. |
| AA.III.G.K5 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Available techniques for confined-area takeoff and climb. |
| AA.III.G.R1 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Selection of the takeoff path based on airplane limitations, available distance, surface conditions, and wind. |
| AA.III.G.R2 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Abnormal operations, including planning for: |
| AA.III.G.R2a | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | a. Rejected takeoff |
| AA.III.G.R2b | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | b. Potential engine failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight |
| AA.III.G.R3 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Collision hazards. |
| AA.III.G.R4 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AA.III.G.R5 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.III.G.R6 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Gear position in an amphibious airplane. |
| AA.III.G.S1 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) prior to takeoff in a timely manner. |
| AA.III.G.S2 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| AA.III.G.S3 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Position the flight controls for the existing wind, if applicable. |
| AA.III.G.S4 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Verify the airplane is configured for takeoff. |
| AA.III.G.S5 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Clear the area; select appropriate takeoff path considering surface conditions and collision hazards. |
| AA.III.G.S6 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Retract the water rudders, as appropriate. |
| AA.III.G.S7 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Set and confirm takeoff power. |
| AA.III.G.S8 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Avoid excessive water spray on the propeller(s). |
| AA.III.G.S9 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Maintain directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout takeoff and climb. |
| AA.III.G.S10 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Establish and maintain an appropriate planing attitude, directional control, and correct for porpoising, skipping, and increase in water drag. |
| AA.III.G.S11 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Rotate and lift off at the appropriate airspeed, and accelerate to the recommended obstacle clearance airspeed or VX using appropriate bank angles to maintain terrain clearance, as needed. |
| AA.III.G.S12 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Climb at the recommended airspeed or in its absence at best angle-of-climb speed (VX), +5/-0 knots until the obstacle is cleared, or until the airplane is 50 feet above the surface. In multiengine airplanes with VX values within 5 knots of minimum control speed (VMC), the use of best rate of climb speed (VY) or the manufacturer's recommendation is acceptable. |
| AA.III.G.S13 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | After clearing all obstacles, accelerate to VY ±5 knots. |
| AA.III.G.S14 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Retract flaps and adjust power as needed to maintain VY or appropriate climb airspeed, ±5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude. |
| AA.III.G.S15 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Follow noise abatement procedures, as practicable. |
| AA.III.H.K1 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts. |
| AA.III.H.K2 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach and landing performance. |
| AA.III.H.K3 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Available techniques for confined-area approach and landing. |
| AA.III.H.K4 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Wind correction techniques on approach and landing. |
| AA.III.H.R1 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Selection of the approach path and touchdown area based on aircraft limitations, available distance, surface conditions, and wind. |
| AA.III.H.R2 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Go-around/rejected landing. |
| AA.III.H.R3 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Collision hazards. |
| AA.III.H.R4 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AA.III.H.R5 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.III.H.R6 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Gear position in an amphibious airplane. |
| AA.III.H.R7 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Landing in an area or in conditions where a takeoff/climb may not be possible. |
| AA.III.H.S1 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| AA.III.H.S2 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| AA.III.H.S3 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Ensure that the landing gear and water rudders are retracted, if applicable. |
| AA.III.H.S4 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Consider the landing surface, visual attitude references, water depth, and collision hazards and select the proper approach and landing path. |
| AA.III.H.S5 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Establish the recommended approach and landing configuration, airspeed, and trim, and adjust pitch attitude and power as required to maintain a stabilized approach. |
| AA.III.H.S6 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Maintain a stabilized approach and recommended airspeed with gust factor applied, ±5 knots. |
| AA.III.H.S7 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Make smooth, timely, and correct power and control adjustments to maintain proper attitude and rate of descent to touchdown. |
| AA.III.H.S8 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Touch down smoothly at the recommended airspeed and pitch attitude, beyond and within 100 feet of a specified point/area. |
| AA.III.H.S9 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing. |
| AA.III.I.K1 | Rejected Takeoff | Conditions and situations that could warrant a rejected takeoff (e.g., takeoff warning systems, powerplant failure, other systems warning/failure). |
| AA.III.I.K2 | Rejected Takeoff | Safety considerations following a rejected takeoff. |
| AA.III.I.K3 | Rejected Takeoff | The procedure for accomplishing a rejected takeoff. |
| AA.III.I.K4 | Rejected Takeoff | Accelerate/stop distance. |
| AA.III.I.K5 | Rejected Takeoff | Relevant V-speeds for a rejected takeoff. |
| AA.III.I.R1 | Rejected Takeoff | Selection of the takeoff path based on aircraft limitations, available distance, surface conditions, and wind. |
| AA.III.I.R2 | Rejected Takeoff | A powerplant failure or other malfunction during takeoff. |
| AA.III.I.R3 | Rejected Takeoff | Directional control following a rejected takeoff. |
| AA.III.I.R4 | Rejected Takeoff | A rejected takeoff with inadequate stopping distance. |
| AA.III.I.R5 | Rejected Takeoff | High-speed rejected takeoff. |
| AA.III.I.R6 | Rejected Takeoff | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.III.I.S1 | Rejected Takeoff | Reject the takeoff if the powerplant failure occurs prior to becoming airborne (ASEL, ASES). |
| AA.III.I.S2 | Rejected Takeoff | Reject the takeoff if the powerplant failure occurs at a point during the takeoff where the rejected takeoff procedure can be initiated and the airplane can be safely stopped on the remaining runway/ waterway (AMEL, AMES). |
| AA.III.I.S3 | Rejected Takeoff | Promptly reduce the power and maintain positive aircraft control using drag and braking devices, as appropriate, to come to a stop. |
| AA.III.I.S4 | Rejected Takeoff | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate procedures, checklist(s), and radio calls following a rejected takeoff in a timely manner. |
| AA.III.J.K1 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts. |
| AA.III.J.K2 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind and density altitude, on a go-around or rejected landing. |
| AA.III.J.K3 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Wind correction techniques on takeoff/departure and approach/landing. |
| AA.III.J.K4 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Situations and considerations on approach that could require a go-around/rejected landing, including the inability to comply with a LAHSO clearance. |
| AA.III.J.K5 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Go-around/rejected landing procedures, the importance of a timely decision, and appropriate airspeed/ V-speeds for the maneuver. |
| AA.III.J.R1 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Delayed recognition of the need for a go-around/rejected landing. |
| AA.III.J.R2 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Delayed performance of a go-around at low altitude. |
| AA.III.J.R3 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Power application. |
| AA.III.J.R4 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Configuring the airplane. |
| AA.III.J.R5 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Collision hazards. |
| AA.III.J.R6 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AA.III.J.R7 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.III.J.R8 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Managing a go-around/rejected landing after accepting a LAHSO clearance. |
| AA.III.J.S1 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Make a timely decision to go-around/reject the landing. |
| AA.III.J.S2 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Apply the appropriate power setting for the flight condition and establish a pitch attitude necessary to obtain the desired performance. |
| AA.III.J.S3 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Establish a positive rate of climb and the appropriate airspeed/V-speed, ±5 knots. |
| AA.III.J.S4 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Configure and trim the airplane, when appropriate. |
| AA.III.J.S5 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| AA.III.J.S6 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Maintain the ground track, heading, or course appropriate for the conditions, or as specified by ATC or the evaluator. |
| AA.III.J.S7 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Complete the appropriate procedures and checklist(s) in a timely manner. |
| AA.IV.A.K1 | Steep Turns | Energy management concepts. |
| AA.IV.A.K2 | Steep Turns | Aerodynamics associated with steep turns, including: |
| AA.IV.A.K2a | Steep Turns | a. Maintaining coordinated flight |
| AA.IV.A.K2b | Steep Turns | b. Overbanking tendencies |
| AA.IV.A.K2c | Steep Turns | c. Maneuvering speed, including the impact of weight changes |
| AA.IV.A.K2d | Steep Turns | d. Load factor and accelerated stalls |
| AA.IV.A.K2e | Steep Turns | e. Rate and radius of turn |
| AA.IV.A.R1 | Steep Turns | Spatial disorientation when conducting a steep turn while flying by reference to instruments. |
| AA.IV.A.R2 | Steep Turns | Collision hazards including aircraft and terrain. |
| AA.IV.A.R3 | Steep Turns | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AA.IV.A.R4 | Steep Turns | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.IV.A.R5 | Steep Turns | Uncoordinated flight. |
| AA.IV.A.S1 | Steep Turns | Select an entry altitude that allows the Task to be completed no lower than 3,000 feet above ground level (AGL). |
| AA.IV.A.S2 | Steep Turns | Establish the manufacturer's recommended airspeed; or if one is not available, an airspeed not to exceed maneuvering speed (VA). |
| AA.IV.A.S3 | Steep Turns | Establish at least a 45° bank solely by reference to instruments and make a coordinated steep turn of at least 180°, as specified by the evaluator. |
| AA.IV.A.S4 | Steep Turns | Perform the Task in the opposite direction, as specified by evaluator. |
| AA.IV.A.S5 | Steep Turns | Make smooth pitch, bank, and power adjustments as needed. |
| AA.IV.A.S6 | Steep Turns | Maintain the entry altitude ±100 feet, airspeed ±10 knots, bank ±5°, and roll out on the specified heading, ±10°. |
| AA.IV.A.S7 | Steep Turns | Avoid any indication of an impending stall, abnormal flight attitude, or exceeding any structural or operating limitation during any part of the Task. |
| AA.IV.B.K1 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | Procedures for recovery from unusual flight attitudes. |
| AA.IV.B.K2 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | Unusual flight attitude causal factors, including physiological factors, system and equipment failures, and environmental factors. |
| AA.IV.B.K3 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | The operating envelope and structural limitations for the aircraft. |
| AA.IV.B.K4 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | Effects of engine location, wing design, and other specific design characteristics that could affect aircraft control during the recovery. |
| AA.IV.B.R1 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | Situations that could lead to loss of control in-flight (LOC-I) or unusual attitudes in-flight (e.g., stress, task saturation, inadequate instrument scan distractions, and spatial disorientation). |
| AA.IV.B.R2 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | [Archived] |
| AA.IV.B.R3 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | Operating envelope considerations. |
| AA.IV.B.R4 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | Interpreting flight instruments. |
| AA.IV.B.R5 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | Assessment of the unusual attitude. |
| AA.IV.B.R6 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | Control input errors, inducing undesired aircraft attitudes. |
| AA.IV.B.R7 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | Control application solely by reference to instruments. |
| AA.IV.B.R8 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | Collision hazards. |
| AA.IV.B.R9 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.IV.B.S1 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | Use proper instrument cross-check and interpretation to identify an unusual attitude (including both nose-high and nose-low) in flight, and apply the appropriate flight control, power input, and aircraft configuration in the correct sequence, to return to a stabilized level flight attitude. |
| AA.IV.C.K1 | Specific Flight Characteristics | All specific flight and performance characteristics associated with the aircraft. |
| AA.IV.C.R1 | Specific Flight Characteristics | Specific flight and performance characteristics, their effects, and applicable procedures. |
| AA.IV.C.R2 | Specific Flight Characteristics | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.IV.C.S1 | Specific Flight Characteristics | Use proper techniques, checklists, and procedures to enter into, operate within, and recover from specific flight situations, as applicable. |
| AA.V.A.K1 | Partial Flap Configuration Stall Prevention | Aerodynamics associated with stalls in a partial flap configuration, including the relationship between angle of attack, airspeed, load factor, power setting, aircraft weight and balance, aircraft attitude, and sideslip effects. |
| AA.V.A.K2 | Partial Flap Configuration Stall Prevention | Stall characteristics as they relate to airplane design, and recognition impending stall and full stall indications using sight, sound, or feel. |
| AA.V.A.K3 | Partial Flap Configuration Stall Prevention | Factors and situations that can lead to a stall during takeoff or while on approach and actions that can be taken to prevent it. |
| AA.V.A.K4 | Partial Flap Configuration Stall Prevention | Effects of autoflight, flight envelope protection in normal and degraded modes, and unexpected disconnects of the autopilot or autothrottle/autothrust, if applicable to the aircraft used for the evaluation. |
| AA.V.A.K5 | Partial Flap Configuration Stall Prevention | Fundamentals of stall recovery. |
| AA.V.A.R1 | Partial Flap Configuration Stall Prevention | Factors and situations that could lead to an inadvertent stall, spin, and loss of control during takeoff or while on approach. |
| AA.V.A.R2 | Partial Flap Configuration Stall Prevention | Range and limitations of stall warning indicators (e.g., aircraft buffet, stall horn, stick shaker, etc.). |
| AA.V.A.R3 | Partial Flap Configuration Stall Prevention | Stall warning awareness. |
| AA.V.A.R4 | Partial Flap Configuration Stall Prevention | Stall recovery procedure. |
| AA.V.A.R5 | Partial Flap Configuration Stall Prevention | Secondary stalls, accelerated stalls, elevator trim stalls, and cross-control stalls. |
| AA.V.A.R6 | Partial Flap Configuration Stall Prevention | Effect of environmental elements on aircraft performance while in a partial flap configuration as it relates to stalls (e.g., turbulence, microbursts, and high-density altitude). |
| AA.V.A.R7 | Partial Flap Configuration Stall Prevention | Collision hazards including aircraft and terrain. |
| AA.V.A.R8 | Partial Flap Configuration Stall Prevention | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.V.A.S1 | Partial Flap Configuration Stall Prevention | Clear the area and select an entry altitude that allows the recovery to be completed no lower than 3,000 feet above ground level (AGL) (non-transport category airplanes) or 5,000 feet AGL (transport category airplanes). |
| AA.V.A.S2 | Partial Flap Configuration Stall Prevention | [Archived] |
| AA.V.A.S3 | Partial Flap Configuration Stall Prevention | Establish the takeoff or approach configuration (partial flap), as specified by the evaluator, and maintain coordinated flight in simulated or actual instrument conditions throughout the maneuver. |
| AA.V.A.S4 | Partial Flap Configuration Stall Prevention | Either manually or with the autopilot engaged, smoothly adjust pitch attitude, bank angle (15°-30°), and power setting in accordance with evaluator's instructions to an impending stall. |
| AA.V.A.S5 | Partial Flap Configuration Stall Prevention | Acknowledge the cue(s) and promptly recover at the first indication of an impending stall (e.g., buffet, stall horn, stick shaker, etc.). |
| AA.V.A.S6 | Partial Flap Configuration Stall Prevention | Execute a stall recovery in accordance with procedures set forth in the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)/Flight Manual (FM). |
| AA.V.A.S7 | Partial Flap Configuration Stall Prevention | Retract the flaps or other lift/drag devices to the recommended setting, if applicable; retract the landing gear after a positive rate of climb is established, if applicable; and return to the desired flight path as specified by the evaluator. |
| AA.V.B.K1 | Clean Configuration Stall Prevention | Aerodynamics associated with stalls in a clean configuration, including the relationship between angle of attack, airspeed, load factor, power setting, aircraft weight and balance, and aircraft attitude. |
| AA.V.B.K2 | Clean Configuration Stall Prevention | Stall characteristics as they relate to airplane design, and recognition impending stall and full stall indications using sight, sound, or feel. |
| AA.V.B.K3 | Clean Configuration Stall Prevention | Factors and situations that can lead to a stall during cruise flight and actions that can be taken to prevent it. |
| AA.V.B.K4 | Clean Configuration Stall Prevention | Effects of autoflight, flight envelope protection in normal and degraded modes, and unexpected disconnects of the autopilot or autothrottle/autothrust, if applicable to the aircraft used for the evaluation. |
| AA.V.B.K5 | Clean Configuration Stall Prevention | Fundamentals of stall recovery. |
| AA.V.B.K6 | Clean Configuration Stall Prevention | Effects of altitude on performance (e.g., thrust available) and flight control effectiveness during a recovery. |
| AA.V.B.R1 | Clean Configuration Stall Prevention | Factors and situations that could lead to an inadvertent stall, spin, and loss of control during cruise flight. |
| AA.V.B.R2 | Clean Configuration Stall Prevention | Range and limitations of stall warning indicators (e.g., aircraft buffet, stall horn, stick shaker, etc.). |
| AA.V.B.R3 | Clean Configuration Stall Prevention | Stall warning awareness. |
| AA.V.B.R4 | Clean Configuration Stall Prevention | Stall recovery procedure. |
| AA.V.B.R5 | Clean Configuration Stall Prevention | Secondary stalls, accelerated stalls, elevator trim stalls, and cross-control stalls. |
| AA.V.B.R6 | Clean Configuration Stall Prevention | Effect of environmental elements on aircraft performance while in cruise flight as it relates to stalls (e.g., turbulence, microbursts, and high-density altitude). |
| AA.V.B.R7 | Clean Configuration Stall Prevention | Collision hazards including aircraft and terrain. |
| AA.V.B.R8 | Clean Configuration Stall Prevention | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.V.B.S1 | Clean Configuration Stall Prevention | Clear the area and select an entry altitude that allows the recovery to be completed no lower than 3,000 feet above ground level (AGL) (non-transport category airplanes) or 5,000 feet AGL (transport category airplanes). |
| AA.V.B.S2 | Clean Configuration Stall Prevention | [Archived] |
| AA.V.B.S3 | Clean Configuration Stall Prevention | While in cruise flight, maintain coordinated flight in simulated or actual instrument conditions throughout the maneuver. |
| AA.V.B.S4 | Clean Configuration Stall Prevention | Either manually or with the autopilot engaged, smoothly adjust pitch attitude, bank angle (15°-30°), and power setting in accordance with evaluator's instructions to an impending stall. |
| AA.V.B.S5 | Clean Configuration Stall Prevention | Acknowledge the cue(s) and promptly recover at the first indication of an impending stall (e.g., buffet, stall horn, stick shaker, etc.). |
| AA.V.B.S6 | Clean Configuration Stall Prevention | Execute a stall recovery in accordance with procedures set forth in the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)/Flight Manual (FM). |
| AA.V.B.S7 | Clean Configuration Stall Prevention | Return to the desired flight path as specified by the evaluator. |
| AA.V.C.K1 | Landing Configuration Stall Prevention | Aerodynamics associated with stalls in the landing configuration, including the relationship between angle of attack, airspeed, load factor, power setting, aircraft weight and balance, aircraft attitude, and sideslip effects. |
| AA.V.C.K2 | Landing Configuration Stall Prevention | Stall characteristics as they relate to airplane design, and recognition impending stall and full stall indications using sight, sound, or feel. |
| AA.V.C.K3 | Landing Configuration Stall Prevention | Factors and situations that can lead to a stall when configured for landing and actions that can be taken to prevent it. |
| AA.V.C.K4 | Landing Configuration Stall Prevention | Effects of autoflight, flight envelope protection in normal and degraded modes, and unexpected disconnects of the autopilot or autothrottle/autothrust, if applicable to the aircraft used for the evaluation. |
| AA.V.C.K5 | Landing Configuration Stall Prevention | Fundamentals of stall recovery. |
| AA.V.C.R1 | Landing Configuration Stall Prevention | Factors and situations that could lead to an inadvertent stall, spin, and loss of control during landing. |
| AA.V.C.R2 | Landing Configuration Stall Prevention | Range and limitations of stall warning indicators (e.g., aircraft buffet, stall horn, stick shaker, etc.). |
| AA.V.C.R3 | Landing Configuration Stall Prevention | Stall warning awareness. |
| AA.V.C.R4 | Landing Configuration Stall Prevention | Stall recovery procedure. |
| AA.V.C.R5 | Landing Configuration Stall Prevention | Secondary stalls, accelerated stalls, elevator trim stalls, and cross-control stalls. |
| AA.V.C.R6 | Landing Configuration Stall Prevention | Effect of environmental elements on aircraft performance while landing as it relates to stalls (e.g., turbulence, icing, microbursts, and high-density altitude). |
| AA.V.C.R7 | Landing Configuration Stall Prevention | Stalls at a low altitude. |
| AA.V.C.R8 | Landing Configuration Stall Prevention | Collision hazards, including aircraft and terrain. |
| AA.V.C.R9 | Landing Configuration Stall Prevention | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.V.C.S1 | Landing Configuration Stall Prevention | Clear the area and select an entry altitude that allows the recovery to be completed no lower than 3,000 feet above ground level (AGL) (non-transport category airplanes) or 5,000 feet AGL (transport category airplanes). |
| AA.V.C.S2 | Landing Configuration Stall Prevention | [Archived] |
| AA.V.C.S3 | Landing Configuration Stall Prevention | Establish the landing configuration (i.e., lift/drag devices set and landing gear extended) and maintain coordinated flight in simulated or actual instrument conditions throughout the maneuver. |
| AA.V.C.S4 | Landing Configuration Stall Prevention | Either manually or with the autopilot engaged, smoothly adjust pitch attitude, bank angle (15°-30°), and power setting in accordance with evaluator's instructions to an impending stall. |
| AA.V.C.S5 | Landing Configuration Stall Prevention | Acknowledge the cue(s) and promptly recover at the first indication of an impending stall (e.g., buffet, stall horn, stick shaker, etc.). |
| AA.V.C.S6 | Landing Configuration Stall Prevention | Execute a stall recovery in accordance with procedures set forth in the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)/Flight Manual (FM). |
| AA.V.C.S7 | Landing Configuration Stall Prevention | Retract the flaps or other lift/drag devices to the recommended setting, if applicable; retract the landing gear after a positive rate of climb is established, if applicable; and return to the desired flight path as specified by the evaluator. |
| AA.VI.A.K1 | Instrument Takeoff | Operational factors that could affect an instrument takeoff (e.g., runway length, runway lighting, surface conditions, wind, wake turbulence, icing conditions, obstructions, available instrument approaches or alternate airports available) in the event of an emergency after takeoff. |
| AA.VI.A.R1 | Instrument Takeoff | Selection of a runway based on aircraft performance and limitations, available distance, surface conditions, lighting, and wind. |
| AA.VI.A.R2 | Instrument Takeoff | Wake turbulence. |
| AA.VI.A.R3 | Instrument Takeoff | Abnormal operations, including planning for: |
| AA.VI.A.R3a | Instrument Takeoff | a. Rejected takeoff |
| AA.VI.A.R3b | Instrument Takeoff | b. Potential engine failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight with the ceiling or visibility below the minimums for an instrument approach at departure airport |
| AA.VI.A.R4 | Instrument Takeoff | Collision hazards. |
| AA.VI.A.R5 | Instrument Takeoff | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AA.VI.A.R6 | Instrument Takeoff | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.VI.A.S1 | Instrument Takeoff | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) prior to takeoff in a timely manner. |
| AA.VI.A.S2 | Instrument Takeoff | Properly set the applicable avionics and flight instruments prior to initiating the takeoff. |
| AA.VI.A.S3 | Instrument Takeoff | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| AA.VI.A.S4 | Instrument Takeoff | Verify assigned/correct runway (ASEL, AMEL) or takeoff path (ASES, AMES). |
| AA.VI.A.S5 | Instrument Takeoff | Position the flight controls for the existing wind, if applicable. |
| AA.VI.A.S6 | Instrument Takeoff | Clear the area, taxi into takeoff position, and align the airplane on the runway centerline (ASEL, AMEL) or takeoff path (ASES, AMES). |
| AA.VI.A.S7 | Instrument Takeoff | Perform an instrument takeoff with instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) simulated at or before reaching an altitude of 100 feet above ground level (AGL). If accomplished in a full flight simulator, visibility should be no greater than 1/4 mile, or as specified by applicable operations specifications, whichever is lower. |
| AA.VI.A.S8 | Instrument Takeoff | Maintain centerline (ASEL, AMEL) and proper flight control inputs during the takeoff roll. |
| AA.VI.A.S9 | Instrument Takeoff | Confirm takeoff power and proper engine and flight instrument indications prior to rotation making callouts, as appropriate, for the airplane or per the operator's procedures. |
| AA.VI.A.S10 | Instrument Takeoff | Rotate and lift off at the recommended airspeed, establish the desired pitch attitude, and accelerate to the desired airspeed/V-speed. |
| AA.VI.A.S11 | Instrument Takeoff | Transition smoothly from visual meteorological conditions (VM*C) to actual or simulated instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). |
| AA.VI.A.S12 | Instrument Takeoff | Maintain desired heading ±5° and desired airspeeds ±5 knots. |
| AA.VI.A.S13 | Instrument Takeoff | Comply with air traffic control (ATC) clearances and instructions issued by ATC or the evaluator, as appropriate. |
| AA.VI.A.S14 | Instrument Takeoff | Complete appropriate after takeoff checklist(s) in a timely manner. |
| AA.VI.B.K1 | Departure Procedures | Takeoff minimums; (Obstacle) Departure Procedure (ODP), including Visual Climb over the Airport (VCOA) and Diverse Vector Area (Radar Vectors); Standard Instrument Departure (SID), including Area Navigation (RNAV) departure; required climb gradients; U.S. Terminal Procedures Publications; and En Route Charts. |
| AA.VI.B.K2 | Departure Procedures | Use of a Flight Management System (FMS) or Global Positioning System (GPS) to follow a DP. |
| AA.VI.B.K3 | Departure Procedures | Pilot/controller responsibilities, communication procedures, and ATC services available to pilots. |
| AA.VI.B.K4 | Departure Procedures | Two-way radio communication failure procedures after takeoff. |
| AA.VI.B.K5 | Departure Procedures | Ground-based and satellite-based navigation systems (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests and regulations, interference, appropriate use of navigation data, signal integrity). |
| AA.VI.B.R1 | Departure Procedures | Following published procedures and required climb gradients or ATC Instructions. |
| AA.VI.B.R2 | Departure Procedures | Limitations of air traffic avoidance equipment and use of see and avoid techniques. |
| AA.VI.B.R3 | Departure Procedures | Automation management. |
| AA.VI.B.S1 | Departure Procedures | Select the appropriate instrument departure procedure. Then select, identify (as necessary), and use the appropriate communication and navigation facilities associated with the procedure. |
| AA.VI.B.S2 | Departure Procedures | Program the FMS prior to departure and set avionics, including flight director and autopilot controls, as appropriate, for the departure, if applicable. |
| AA.VI.B.S3 | Departure Procedures | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner. |
| AA.VI.B.S4 | Departure Procedures | Use current and appropriate navigation publications or databases for the proposed flight. |
| AA.VI.B.S5 | Departure Procedures | Establish two-way communications with the proper controlling agency, use proper phraseology, comply, in a timely manner, with all ATC instructions and airspace restrictions, and exhibit adequate knowledge of communication failure procedures. |
| AA.VI.B.S6 | Departure Procedures | Intercept all courses, radials, and bearings appropriate to the procedure, route, clearance, or as directed by the evaluator in a timely manner. |
| AA.VI.B.S7 | Departure Procedures | Comply with all applicable charted procedures. |
| AA.VI.B.S8 | Departure Procedures | Maintain the appropriate airspeed ±10 knots, headings ±10°, and altitude ±100 feet, and accurately track a course, radial, or bearing. |
| AA.VI.B.S9 | Departure Procedures | Conduct the departure phase to a point where, in the opinion of the evaluator, the transition to the en route environment is complete. |
| AA.VI.C.K1 | Arrival Procedures | Standard Terminal Arrival (STAR) charts, U.S. Terminal Procedures Publications, and IFR En Route High and Low Altitude Charts. |
| AA.VI.C.K2 | Arrival Procedures | Use of a Flight Management System (FMS) or GPS to follow a STAR. |
| AA.VI.C.K3 | Arrival Procedures | Pilot/controller responsibilities, communication procedures, and ATC services available to pilots. |
| AA.VI.C.K4 | Arrival Procedures | Two-way radio communication failure procedures during an arrival. |
| AA.VI.C.K5 | Arrival Procedures | Ground-based and satellite-based navigation systems (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests and regulations, interference, appropriate use of navigation data, signal integrity). |
| AA.VI.C.R1 | Arrival Procedures | ATC communications and compliance with published procedures. |
| AA.VI.C.R2 | Arrival Procedures | Limitations of traffic avoidance equipment. |
| AA.VI.C.R3 | Arrival Procedures | Responsibility to use "see and avoid" techniques when possible. |
| AA.VI.C.R4 | Arrival Procedures | Automation management. |
| AA.VI.C.R5 | Arrival Procedures | ATC instructions that modify an arrival or discontinue/resume the aircraft's lateral or vertical navigation on an arrival. |
| AA.VI.C.S1 | Arrival Procedures | In actual or simulated instrument conditions, select, identify (as necessary) and use the appropriate communication and navigation facilities associated with the arrival. |
| AA.VI.C.S2 | Arrival Procedures | Set FMS and avionics, including flight director and autopilot controls for the arrival, if applicable. |
| AA.VI.C.S3 | Arrival Procedures | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner. |
| AA.VI.C.S4 | Arrival Procedures | Use current and appropriate navigation publications or databases for the proposed flight. |
| AA.VI.C.S5 | Arrival Procedures | Establish two-way communications with the proper controlling agency, use proper phraseology and comply, in a timely manner, with all ATC instructions and airspace restrictions as well as exhibit adequate knowledge of communication failure procedures. |
| AA.VI.C.S6 | Arrival Procedures | Intercept all courses, radials, and bearings appropriate to the procedure, route, clearance, or as directed by the evaluator in a timely manner. |
| AA.VI.C.S7 | Arrival Procedures | Comply with all applicable charted procedures. |
| AA.VI.C.S8 | Arrival Procedures | Adhere to airspeed restrictions required by regulation, procedure, aircraft limitation, ATC, or the evaluator. |
| AA.VI.C.S9 | Arrival Procedures | Establish rates of descent consistent with the route segment, airplane operating characteristics and safety. |
| AA.VI.C.S10 | Arrival Procedures | Maintain the appropriate airspeed/V-speed ±10 knots, but not less than reference landing approach speed (VREF) if applicable, heading ±10°, altitude ±100 feet, and accurately track radials, courses, and bearings. |
| AA.VI.D.K1 | Non-precision Approaches | Procedures and limitations associated with a non-precision approach, including the differences between Localizer Performance (LP) and Lateral Navigation (LNAV) approach guidance. |
| AA.VI.D.K2 | Non-precision Approaches | Navigation system displays and annunciations, modes of operation, and Required Navigation Performance (RNP) lateral accuracy values associated with an RNAV (GPS) approach. |
| AA.VI.D.K3 | Non-precision Approaches | Ground-based and satellite-based navigation systems (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests and regulations, interference, appropriate use of navigation data, signal integrity). |
| AA.VI.D.K4 | Non-precision Approaches | A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts. |
| AA.VI.D.R1 | Non-precision Approaches | Deviating from the assigned approach procedure. |
| AA.VI.D.R2 | Non-precision Approaches | Selecting a navigation frequency. |
| AA.VI.D.R3 | Non-precision Approaches | Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems. |
| AA.VI.D.R4 | Non-precision Approaches | Aircraft configuration during an approach and missed approach. |
| AA.VI.D.R5 | Non-precision Approaches | An unstable approach, including excessive descent rates. |
| AA.VI.D.R6 | Non-precision Approaches | Deteriorating weather conditions on approach. |
| AA.VI.D.R7 | Non-precision Approaches | Operating below the minimum descent altitude (MDA) without proper visual references. |
| AA.VI.D.S1 | Non-precision Approaches | Accomplish the non-precision instrument approaches selected by the evaluator. |
| AA.VI.D.S2 | Non-precision Approaches | Establish two-way communications with air traffic control (ATC) appropriate for the phase of flight or approach segment, and use proper communication phraseology. |
| AA.VI.D.S3 | Non-precision Approaches | Select, tune, identify, and confirm the operational status of navigation equipment to be used for the approach. |
| AA.VI.D.S4 | Non-precision Approaches | Comply with all clearances issued by ATC or the evaluator. |
| AA.VI.D.S5 | Non-precision Approaches | Recognize if any flight instrumentation is inaccurate or inoperative, and take appropriate action. |
| AA.VI.D.S6 | Non-precision Approaches | Advise ATC or the evaluator if unable to comply with a clearance. |
| AA.VI.D.S7 | Non-precision Approaches | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner. |
| AA.VI.D.S8 | Non-precision Approaches | Establish the appropriate airplane configuration and airspeed considering meteorological and operating conditions. |
| AA.VI.D.S9 | Non-precision Approaches | Maintain altitude ±100 feet, selected heading ±5°, airspeed ±10 knots, and accurately track radials, courses, and bearings, prior to beginning the final approach segment. |
| AA.VI.D.S10 | Non-precision Approaches | Adjust the published MDA/Derived Decision Altitude (DDA) and visibility criteria for the aircraft approach category, as appropriate, for factors that include Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs), inoperative aircraft or navigation equipment, or inoperative visual aids associated with the landing environment, etc. |
| AA.VI.D.S11 | Non-precision Approaches | Establish a stabilized descent to the appropriate altitude. |
| AA.VI.D.S12 | Non-precision Approaches | For the final approach segment, maintain no more than 1/4 scale course deviation indicator (CDI) deflection, airspeed ±5 knots of selected value, and altitude above MDA +50/-0 feet [to the visual descent point (VDP) or missed approach point (MAP)]. |
| AA.VI.D.S13 | Non-precision Approaches | Execute the missed approach procedure if the required visual references are not distinctly visible and identifiable at the appropriate point or altitude for the approach profile; or execute a normal landing from a straight-in or circling approach. |
| AA.VI.D.S14 | Non-precision Approaches | Use a Multi-Function Display (MFD) and other graphical navigation displays, if installed, to monitor position, track wind drift and other parameters to maintain desired flightpath. |
| AA.VI.E.K1 | Precision Approaches | Procedures and limitations associated with a precision approach, including determining required descent rates and adjusting minimums in the case of inoperative equipment. |
| AA.VI.E.K2 | Precision Approaches | Navigation system displays, annunciations, and modes of operation. |
| AA.VI.E.K3 | Precision Approaches | Ground-based and satellite-based navigation systems (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests and regulations, interference, appropriate use of navigation data, signal integrity). |
| AA.VI.E.K4 | Precision Approaches | A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts. |
| AA.VI.E.R1 | Precision Approaches | Deviating from the assigned approach procedure. |
| AA.VI.E.R2 | Precision Approaches | Selecting a navigation frequency. |
| AA.VI.E.R3 | Precision Approaches | Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems. |
| AA.VI.E.R4 | Precision Approaches | Aircraft configuration during an approach and missed approach. |
| AA.VI.E.R5 | Precision Approaches | An unstable approach, including excessive descent rates. |
| AA.VI.E.R6 | Precision Approaches | Deteriorating weather conditions on approach. |
| AA.VI.E.R7 | Precision Approaches | Continuing to descend below the Decision Altitude (DA)/Decision Height (DH) when the required visual references are not visible. |
| AA.VI.E.S1 | Precision Approaches | Accomplish the precision instrument approaches selected by the evaluator. |
| AA.VI.E.S2 | Precision Approaches | Establish two-way communications with air traffic control (ATC) appropriate for the phase of flight or approach segment, and use proper communication phraseology. |
| AA.VI.E.S3 | Precision Approaches | Select, tune, identify, and confirm the operational status of navigation equipment to be used for the approach. |
| AA.VI.E.S4 | Precision Approaches | Comply in a timely manner with all clearances, instructions, and procedures. |
| AA.VI.E.S5 | Precision Approaches | Recognize if any flight instrumentation is inaccurate or inoperative, and take appropriate action. |
| AA.VI.E.S6 | Precision Approaches | Advise ATC or the evaluator if unable to comply with a clearance. |
| AA.VI.E.S7 | Precision Approaches | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner. |
| AA.VI.E.S8 | Precision Approaches | Establish the appropriate airplane configuration and airspeed considering meteorological and operating conditions. |
| AA.VI.E.S9 | Precision Approaches | Maintain altitude ±100 feet, selected heading ±5°, airspeed ±10 knots, and accurately track radials, courses, and bearings, prior to beginning the final approach segment. |
| AA.VI.E.S10 | Precision Approaches | Adjust the published DA/DH and visibility criteria for the aircraft approach category, as appropriate, to account for NOTAMS, inoperative airplane or navigation equipment, or inoperative visual aids associated with the landing environment. |
| AA.VI.E.S11 | Precision Approaches | Establish a predetermined rate of descent at the point where vertical guidance begins, which approximates that required for the aircraft to follow the vertical guidance. |
| AA.VI.E.S12 | Precision Approaches | Maintain a stabilized final approach from the Final Approach Fix (FAF) to DA/DH allowing no more than 1/4-scale deflection of either the vertical or lateral guidance indications and maintain the desired airspeed ±5 knots. |
| AA.VI.E.S13 | Precision Approaches | Upon reaching the DA/DH, immediately initiate the missed approach procedures if the required visual references for the runway are not distinctly visible and identifiable (or if in a seaplane); or transition to a normal landing approach only when the aircraft is in a position from which a descent to a landing on the runway can be made at a normal rate of descent using normal maneuvering. |
| AA.VI.E.S14 | Precision Approaches | Use an MFD and other graphical navigation displays, if installed, to monitor position, track wind drift and other parameters to maintain desired flightpath. |
| AA.VI.F.K1 | Landing from a Precision Approach | Elements related to the pilot's responsibilities, and the environmental, operational, and meteorological factors that affect landing from a precision approach. |
| AA.VI.F.K2 | Landing from a Precision Approach | Approach lighting systems and runway and taxiway signs, markings, and lighting. |
| AA.VI.F.R1 | Landing from a Precision Approach | Selection of an approach procedure and runway based on aircraft limitations, available distance, surface conditions, and wind. |
| AA.VI.F.R2 | Landing from a Precision Approach | Wake turbulence. |
| AA.VI.F.R3 | Landing from a Precision Approach | [Archived] |
| AA.VI.F.R3a | Landing from a Precision Approach | a. [Archived] |
| AA.VI.F.R3b | Landing from a Precision Approach | b. [Archived] |
| AA.VI.F.R4 | Landing from a Precision Approach | Collision hazards. |
| AA.VI.F.R5 | Landing from a Precision Approach | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AA.VI.F.R6 | Landing from a Precision Approach | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.VI.F.R7 | Landing from a Precision Approach | Attempting to land from an unstable approach. |
| AA.VI.F.R8 | Landing from a Precision Approach | Flying below the glidepath. |
| AA.VI.F.R9 | Landing from a Precision Approach | Transitioning from instrument to visual references for landing. |
| AA.VI.F.R10 | Landing from a Precision Approach | Missed Approach. |
| AA.VI.F.R11 | Landing from a Precision Approach | Land and hold short operations (LAHSO). |
| AA.VI.F.S1 | Landing from a Precision Approach | Maintain the desired airspeed, ±5 knots, and vertical and lateral guidance within 1/4-scale deflection of the indicators during the descent from DA/DH to a point where visual maneuvering is used to accomplish a normal landing. |
| AA.VI.F.S2 | Landing from a Precision Approach | Adhere to all ATC or evaluator advisories, such as NOTAMs, windshear, wake turbulence, runway surface, braking conditions, and other operational considerations. |
| AA.VI.F.S3 | Landing from a Precision Approach | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner. |
| AA.VI.F.S4 | Landing from a Precision Approach | Touch down at the aiming point markings, -250/+500 feet, or where there are no runway aiming point markings, 750 to 1,500 feet, from the approach threshold of the runway. |
| AA.VI.F.S5 | Landing from a Precision Approach | Maintain positive airplane control throughout the landing using drag and braking devices, as appropriate, to come to a stop. |
| AA.VI.F.S6 | Landing from a Precision Approach | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| AA.VI.F.S7 | Landing from a Precision Approach | Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable. |
| AA.VI.G.K1 | Circling Approach | Elements related to circling approach procedures and limitations, including approach categories and related airspeed restrictions. |
| AA.VI.G.R1 | Circling Approach | Prescribed circling approach procedures. |
| AA.VI.G.R2 | Circling Approach | Executing a circling approach at night or with marginal visibility. |
| AA.VI.G.R3 | Circling Approach | Losing visual contact with an identifiable part of the airport. |
| AA.VI.G.R4 | Circling Approach | Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems. |
| AA.VI.G.R5 | Circling Approach | Control of altitude, airspeed, and distance while circling. |
| AA.VI.G.R6 | Circling Approach | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AA.VI.G.R7 | Circling Approach | Executing a missed approach after the MAP while circling. |
| AA.VI.G.S1 | Circling Approach | Comply with the circling approach procedure considering turbulence, windshear, and the maneuvering capability and approach category of the aircraft. |
| AA.VI.G.S2 | Circling Approach | Confirm the direction of traffic and adhere to all restrictions and instructions issued by ATC or the evaluator. |
| AA.VI.G.S3 | Circling Approach | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner. |
| AA.VI.G.S4 | Circling Approach | Establish the approach and landing configuration. Maintain a stabilized approach and a descent rate that ensures arrival at the MDA, or the preselected circling altitude above the MDA, prior to the missed approach point. |
| AA.VI.G.S5 | Circling Approach | Maintain airspeed ±5 knots, desired heading/track ±5°, and altitude +100/-0 feet until descending below the MDA or the preselected circling altitude above the MDA. |
| AA.VI.G.S6 | Circling Approach | Visually maneuver to a base or downwind leg appropriate for the landing runway and environmental conditions. |
| AA.VI.G.S7 | Circling Approach | If a missed approach occurs, turn in the appropriate direction using the correct procedure and appropriately configure the airplane. |
| AA.VI.H.K1 | Landing from a Circling Approach | Elements related to the pilot's responsibilities, and the environmental, operational, and meteorological factors that affect landing from a circling approach. |
| AA.VI.H.K2 | Landing from a Circling Approach | Approach lighting systems and runway and taxiway signs, markings, and lighting. |
| AA.VI.H.R1 | Landing from a Circling Approach | Selection of an approach procedure and runway based on aircraft limitations, available distance, surface conditions, and wind. |
| AA.VI.H.R2 | Landing from a Circling Approach | Wake turbulence. |
| AA.VI.H.R3 | Landing from a Circling Approach | [Archived] |
| AA.VI.H.R3a | Landing from a Circling Approach | a. [Archived] |
| AA.VI.H.R3b | Landing from a Circling Approach | b. [Archived] |
| AA.VI.H.R4 | Landing from a Circling Approach | Collision hazards. |
| AA.VI.H.R5 | Landing from a Circling Approach | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AA.VI.H.R6 | Landing from a Circling Approach | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.VI.H.R7 | Landing from a Circling Approach | Attempting to land from an unstable approach. |
| AA.VI.H.R8 | Landing from a Circling Approach | Missed Approach. |
| AA.VI.H.R9 | Landing from a Circling Approach | Land and hold short operations (LAHSO). |
| AA.VI.H.S1 | Landing from a Circling Approach | Keep the airport environment in sight and remain within the circling approach radius applicable to the approach category to a position from which a stabilized descent to landing can be made. |
| AA.VI.H.S2 | Landing from a Circling Approach | Adhere to all ATC or evaluator advisories, such as NOTAMs, windshear, wake turbulence, runway surface, braking conditions, and other operational considerations. |
| AA.VI.H.S3 | Landing from a Circling Approach | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner. |
| AA.VI.H.S4 | Landing from a Circling Approach | Aligns the airplane for a normal landing on the selected runway without excessive maneuvering and without exceeding the normal operating limits of the airplane. The angle of bank should not exceed 30°. |
| AA.VI.H.S5 | Landing from a Circling Approach | Make smooth, timely, and correct control application throughout the circling maneuver and maintain appropriate airspeed, ±5 knots. If applicable, maintain altitude +100/−0 feet, and desired heading/ track, ±5°. |
| AA.VI.H.S6 | Landing from a Circling Approach | Ensure the airplane is configured for landing. |
| AA.VI.H.S7 | Landing from a Circling Approach | Scan the landing runway and adjoining area for traffic and obstructions. (ASEL, AMEL). |
| AA.VI.H.S8 | Landing from a Circling Approach | Touch down at the aiming point markings - 250/+500 feet, or where there are no runway aiming point markings 750 to 1,500 feet from the approach threshold of the runway. |
| AA.VI.H.S9 | Landing from a Circling Approach | Maintain positive aircraft control throughout the landing using drag and braking devices, as appropriate, to come to a stop. |
| AA.VI.H.S10 | Landing from a Circling Approach | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| AA.VI.H.S11 | Landing from a Circling Approach | Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable. |
| AA.VI.I.K1 | Missed Approaches | Elements related to missed approach procedures, including reference to standby or backup instruments. |
| AA.VI.I.K2 | Missed Approaches | Limitations associated with standard instrument approaches, including while using an FMS or autopilot, if equipped. |
| AA.VI.I.R1 | Missed Approaches | Deviations from prescribed procedures or ATC instructions. |
| AA.VI.I.R2 | Missed Approaches | Holding, diverting, or electing to fly the approach again. |
| AA.VI.I.R3 | Missed Approaches | Aircraft configuration during an approach and missed approach. |
| AA.VI.I.R4 | Missed Approaches | Factors that might lead to executing a missed approach procedure before the MAP or to a go-around below DA, DH, or MDA, as applicable. |
| AA.VI.I.R5 | Missed Approaches | Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems. |
| AA.VI.I.S1 | Missed Approaches | Promptly initiate the missed approach procedure and report it to ATC. |
| AA.VI.I.S2 | Missed Approaches | Apply the appropriate power setting for the flight condition and establish a pitch attitude necessary to obtain the desired performance. |
| AA.VI.I.S3 | Missed Approaches | Retract the wing flaps/drag devices and landing gear, if appropriate, in the correct sequence and at a safe altitude, and establish a positive rate of climb and the appropriate airspeed/V-speed, ±5 knots. |
| AA.VI.I.S4 | Missed Approaches | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate procedures and checklist(s) in a timely manner. |
| AA.VI.I.S5 | Missed Approaches | Comply with the published or alternate missed approach procedure. |
| AA.VI.I.S6 | Missed Approaches | Advise ATC or the evaluator if unable to comply with a clearance, restriction, or climb gradient. |
| AA.VI.I.S7 | Missed Approaches | Maintain the heading, course, or bearing ±5°, and altitude(s) ±100 feet during the missed approach procedure. |
| AA.VI.I.S8 | Missed Approaches | Use an MFD and other graphical navigation displays, if installed, to monitor position and track to help navigate the missed approach. |
| AA.VI.I.S9 | Missed Approaches | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| AA.VI.I.S10 | Missed Approaches | Re-engage autopilot (if installed) at appropriate times during the missed approach procedure. |
| AA.VI.I.S11 | Missed Approaches | Request ATC clearance to attempt another approach, proceed to the alternate airport, holding fix, or other clearance limit, as appropriate, or as directed by the evaluator. |
| AA.VI.J.K1 | Holding Procedures | Elements related to holding procedures, including reporting criteria, appropriate speeds, and recommended entry procedures for standard, nonstandard, published, and non-published holding patterns. |
| AA.VI.J.K2 | Holding Procedures | Determining holding endurance based upon factors, including an expect further clearance (EFC) time, fuel on board, fuel flow while holding, fuel required to destination and alternate, etc., as appropriate. |
| AA.VI.J.K3 | Holding Procedures | When to declare minimum fuel or a fuel-related emergency. |
| AA.VI.J.K4 | Holding Procedures | Use of automation for holding, including autopilot and flight management systems, if equipped. |
| AA.VI.J.R1 | Holding Procedures | Recalculating fuel reserves if assigned an unanticipated expect further clearance (EFC) time. |
| AA.VI.J.R2 | Holding Procedures | Scenarios and circumstances that could result in minimum fuel or the need to declare an emergency. |
| AA.VI.J.R3 | Holding Procedures | Scenarios that could lead to holding, including deteriorating weather at the planned destination. |
| AA.VI.J.R4 | Holding Procedures | Holding entry and wind correction while holding. |
| AA.VI.J.R5 | Holding Procedures | Holding while in icing conditions. |
| AA.VI.J.R6 | Holding Procedures | Automation management. |
| AA.VI.J.S1 | Holding Procedures | Correctly identify instrument navigation aids associated with the assigned hold. |
| AA.VI.J.S2 | Holding Procedures | Use an entry procedure appropriate for a standard, nonstandard, published, or non-published holding pattern. |
| AA.VI.J.S3 | Holding Procedures | Change to the appropriate holding airspeed for the aircraft and holding altitude to cross the holding fix at or below maximum holding airspeed. |
| AA.VI.J.S4 | Holding Procedures | Comply with the holding pattern leg length and other restrictions, if applicable, associated with the holding pattern. |
| AA.VI.J.S5 | Holding Procedures | Comply with ATC reporting requirements. |
| AA.VI.J.S6 | Holding Procedures | Use proper wind correction procedures to maintain the desired pattern and to arrive over the fix as close as possible to a specified time. |
| AA.VI.J.S7 | Holding Procedures | Maintain specified airspeed ±10 knots, altitude ±100 feet, headings ±10°, and accurately track a selected course, radial, or bearing. |
| AA.VI.J.S8 | Holding Procedures | If available, use automation, including autopilot, flight director controls, and navigation displays associated with the assigned hold. |
| AA.VI.J.S9 | Holding Procedures | Update fuel reserve calculations based on EFC times. |
| AA.VII.A.K1 | Emergency Procedures | Declaring an emergency and selection of a suitable airport or landing location. |
| AA.VII.A.K2 | Emergency Procedures | Situations that would require an emergency descent (e.g., depressurization, smoke, or engine fire). |
| AA.VII.A.K3 | Emergency Procedures | Causes of inflight fire or smoke. |
| AA.VII.A.K4 | Emergency Procedures | Airplane decompression. |
| AA.VII.A.K5 | Emergency Procedures | When an emergency evacuation may be necessary. |
| AA.VII.A.K6 | Emergency Procedures | Actions required if icing conditions exceed the capabilities of the aircraft. |
| AA.VII.A.R1 | Emergency Procedures | Selection of the procedures or checklists to follow in an emergency. |
| AA.VII.A.R2 | Emergency Procedures | Multiple failures or system abnormalities. |
| AA.VII.A.R3 | Emergency Procedures | Altitude, wind, terrain, and obstruction considerations in an emergency. |
| AA.VII.A.R4 | Emergency Procedures | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.VII.A.S1 | Emergency Procedures | Explain or describe an emergency procedure for a situation(s) presented by the evaluator. |
| AA.VII.A.S2 | Emergency Procedures | Use proper procedures for an emergency situation(s) presented by the evaluator, such as: |
| AA.VII.A.S2a | Emergency Procedures | a. Emergency Descent |
| AA.VII.A.S2b | Emergency Procedures | b. Inflight fire and smoke |
| AA.VII.A.S2c | Emergency Procedures | c. Decompression |
| AA.VII.A.S2d | Emergency Procedures | d. Emergency evacuation |
| AA.VII.A.S2e | Emergency Procedures | e. Airframe icing |
| AA.VII.A.S2f | Emergency Procedures | f. Others as specified in the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) |
| AA.VII.A.S3 | Emergency Procedures | Fly by reference to standby flight instruments, backup instrumentation, or partial panel, if applicable and appropriate to the situation. |
| AA.VII.A.S4 | Emergency Procedures | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner. |
| AA.VII.A.S5 | Emergency Procedures | Communicate with air traffic control (ATC) and the evaluator, as appropriate for the situation. |
| AA.VII.B.K1 | Powerplant Failure During Takeoff | The procedures used during a powerplant(s) failure on takeoff, the appropriate reference airspeeds, and the specific pilot actions required. |
| AA.VII.B.K2 | Powerplant Failure During Takeoff | Operational considerations, including: airplane performance (e.g., sideslip, bank angle, rudder input), takeoff warning systems, runway length, surface conditions, density altitude, wake turbulence, environmental conditions, obstructions, and other related factors that could adversely affect safety. |
| AA.VII.B.R1 | Powerplant Failure During Takeoff | Planning for a potential powerplant failure during takeoff considering operational factors (e.g., takeoff warning inhibit systems, other airplane characteristics, runway/takeoff path length, surface conditions, environmental conditions, obstructions, and land and hold short operations. |
| AA.VII.B.R2 | Powerplant Failure During Takeoff | Briefing the plan for a powerplant failure during takeoff, in a crew environment. |
| AA.VII.B.R3 | Powerplant Failure During Takeoff | Selection of the procedures or checklists to follow in an emergency. |
| AA.VII.B.R4 | Powerplant Failure During Takeoff | Identifying the inoperative engine (AMEL, AMES). |
| AA.VII.B.R5 | Powerplant Failure During Takeoff | Inability to climb or maintain altitude with an inoperative powerplant (AMEL, AMES). |
| AA.VII.B.R6 | Powerplant Failure During Takeoff | Altitude, wind, terrain, and obstruction considerations in an emergency. |
| AA.VII.B.R7 | Powerplant Failure During Takeoff | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AA.VII.B.R8 | Powerplant Failure During Takeoff | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.VII.B.S1 | Powerplant Failure During Takeoff | Following the powerplant failure, maintain positive airplane control and adjust the powerplant controls as recommended by the manufacturer for the existing conditions. |
| AA.VII.B.S2 | Powerplant Failure During Takeoff | Establish a power-off descent approximately straight-ahead if the powerplant failure occurs after becoming airborne and before reaching an altitude where a safe turn can be made (ASEL, ASES) or the performance capabilities and operating limitations of the airplane do not allow the climb to continue (AMEL, AMES). |
| AA.VII.B.S3 | Powerplant Failure During Takeoff | Continue the takeoff if the (simulated) powerplant failure occurs at a point where the airplane can continue to a specified airspeed and altitude at the end of the runway commensurate with the airplane's performance capabilities and operating limitations (AMEL, AMES). |
| AA.VII.B.S4 | Powerplant Failure During Takeoff | After establishing a climb, maintain the desired airspeed, ±5 knots. Use flight controls in the proper combination as recommended by the manufacturer, or as required, to maintain best performance and trim as required (AMEL, AMES). |
| AA.VII.B.S5 | Powerplant Failure During Takeoff | Maintain the appropriate heading, ±5°, when powerplant failure occurs (AMEL, AMES). |
| AA.VII.B.S6 | Powerplant Failure During Takeoff | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) following the powerplant failure. |
| AA.VII.B.S7 | Powerplant Failure During Takeoff | Communicate with air traffic control (ATC) and the evaluator, as appropriate for the situation. |
| AA.VII.C.K1 | Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Immediate action items and emergency procedures for a forced landing. |
| AA.VII.C.K2 | Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Airspeed, including: |
| AA.VII.C.K2a | Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | a. Importance of best glide speed and its relationship to distance |
| AA.VII.C.K2b | Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | b. Difference between best glide speed and minimum sink speed |
| AA.VII.C.K2c | Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | c. Effects of wind on glide distance |
| AA.VII.C.K3 | Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Effects of atmospheric conditions on emergency approach and landing. |
| AA.VII.C.K4 | Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts. |
| AA.VII.C.K5 | Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) and other emergency locating devices. |
| AA.VII.C.K6 | Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Air traffic control (ATC) services to aircraft in distress. |
| AA.VII.C.R1 | Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, gliding distance, and available landing distance considerations. |
| AA.VII.C.R2 | Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Following or changing the planned flightpath to the selected landing area. |
| AA.VII.C.R3 | Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Collision hazards. |
| AA.VII.C.R4 | Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Configuring the airplane. |
| AA.VII.C.R5 | Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AA.VII.C.R6 | Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.VII.C.R7 | Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | A powerplant failure in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC). |
| AA.VII.C.S1 | Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Recognize the powerplant failure. |
| AA.VII.C.S2 | Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Determine the cause for the simulated powerplant failure (if altitude permits) and if a restart is a viable option. |
| AA.VII.C.S3 | Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Maintain positive control throughout the maneuver. |
| AA.VII.C.S4 | Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Establish and maintain the recommended best glide airspeed, ±5 knots. |
| AA.VII.C.S5 | Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Configure the airplane in accordance with the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)\Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) and existing conditions. |
| AA.VII.C.S6 | Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Select a suitable landing area considering altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, and available glide distance. |
| AA.VII.C.S7 | Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Establish a proper flight path to the selected landing area. |
| AA.VII.C.S8 | Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Complete emergency checklist items appropriate to the airplane in a timely manner and as recommended by the manufacturer or operator. |
| AA.VII.C.S9 | Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Communicate with air traffic control (ATC) and the evaluator, as appropriate for the situation. |
| AA.VII.D.K1 | Inflight Powerplant(s) Failure and Restart | Flight characteristics and controllability associated with maneuvering the airplane with powerplant(s) inoperative, including the importance of drag reduction. |
| AA.VII.D.K2 | Inflight Powerplant(s) Failure and Restart | Powerplant restart procedures and conditions where a restart attempt is appropriate. |
| AA.VII.D.R1 | Inflight Powerplant(s) Failure and Restart | Powerplant(s) failure. |
| AA.VII.D.R2 | Inflight Powerplant(s) Failure and Restart | Methods for handling a powerplant failure or a powerplant restart. |
| AA.VII.D.R3 | Inflight Powerplant(s) Failure and Restart | Diagnosis of the cause of the powerplant failure. |
| AA.VII.D.R4 | Inflight Powerplant(s) Failure and Restart | Collision hazards. |
| AA.VII.D.R5 | Inflight Powerplant(s) Failure and Restart | Configuring the airplane. |
| AA.VII.D.R6 | Inflight Powerplant(s) Failure and Restart | Factors and situations that could lead to an inadvertent stall, spin, and loss of control with an inflight powerplant failure. |
| AA.VII.D.R7 | Inflight Powerplant(s) Failure and Restart | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.VII.D.S1 | Inflight Powerplant(s) Failure and Restart | Recognize and correctly identify powerplant(s) failure, complete memory items (if applicable), and maintain positive airplane control. |
| AA.VII.D.S2 | Inflight Powerplant(s) Failure and Restart | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate emergency procedures and checklist(s) for propeller feathering or powerplant shutdown. |
| AA.VII.D.S3 | Inflight Powerplant(s) Failure and Restart | Use flight controls in the proper combination as recommended by the manufacturer, or as required to maintain best performance, and trim as required. |
| AA.VII.D.S4 | Inflight Powerplant(s) Failure and Restart | Determine the cause for the powerplant(s) failure and if a restart is a viable option. |
| AA.VII.D.S5 | Inflight Powerplant(s) Failure and Restart | Maintain the operating powerplant(s) within acceptable operating limits. |
| AA.VII.D.S6 | Inflight Powerplant(s) Failure and Restart | Maintain airspeed ±10 knots, altitude ±100 feet, headings ±10°, as specified by the evaluator and within the airplane's capability. |
| AA.VII.D.S7 | Inflight Powerplant(s) Failure and Restart | Consider a powerplant restart and, if appropriate, demonstrate the powerplant restart procedures in accordance with the manufacturer or operator specified procedures and checklists. |
| AA.VII.D.S8 | Inflight Powerplant(s) Failure and Restart | Select the nearest suitable airport or landing area. |
| AA.VII.D.S9 | Inflight Powerplant(s) Failure and Restart | Communicate with air traffic control (ATC) and the evaluator, as appropriate for the situation. |
| AA.VII.E.K1 | Approach and Landing with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Flight characteristics and controllability associated with maneuvering to a landing with inoperative powerplant(s). |
| AA.VII.E.K2 | Approach and Landing with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Go-around/rejected landing procedures with a powerplant failure. |
| AA.VII.E.K3 | Approach and Landing with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | How to determine a suitable airport. |
| AA.VII.E.R1 | Approach and Landing with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Planning for a powerplant failure inflight or during an approach. |
| AA.VII.E.R2 | Approach and Landing with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Collision hazards. |
| AA.VII.E.R3 | Approach and Landing with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Configuring the airplane. |
| AA.VII.E.R4 | Approach and Landing with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AA.VII.E.R5 | Approach and Landing with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.VII.E.R6 | Approach and Landing with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Performing a go-around/rejected landing with a powerplant failure. |
| AA.VII.E.S1 | Approach and Landing with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Recognize and correctly identify powerplant(s) failure, complete memory items (if applicable), and maintain positive airplane control. |
| AA.VII.E.S2 | Approach and Landing with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate emergency procedures and checklist(s) for simulated propeller feathering or simulated powerplant shutdown. |
| AA.VII.E.S3 | Approach and Landing with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Use flight controls and configure the aircraft as required to maintain best performance or as recommended by the manufacturer. |
| AA.VII.E.S4 | Approach and Landing with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Maintain the operating powerplant(s) within acceptable operating limits. |
| AA.VII.E.S5 | Approach and Landing with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Communicate with air traffic control (ATC) and the evaluator, as appropriate for the situation. |
| AA.VII.E.S6 | Approach and Landing with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Prior to beginning the final approach segment, maintain the desired altitude ±100 feet, the desired airspeed ±10 knots, the desired heading ±5°, and accurately track courses, radials, and bearings. |
| AA.VII.E.S7 | Approach and Landing with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Establish the recommended approach and landing configuration and airspeed, ±5 knots, and adjust pitch attitude and power as required to maintain a stabilized approach. |
| AA.VII.E.S8 | Approach and Landing with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing. |
| AA.VII.E.S9 | Approach and Landing with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Make smooth, timely, and correct control application before, during, and after touchdown. |
| AA.VII.E.S10 | Approach and Landing with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Touch down at the appropriate speed and pitch attitude at the runway aiming point markings -250/+500 feet, or where there are no runway markings 750 to 1,500 feet from the approach threshold of the runway (AMEL). |
| AA.VII.E.S11 | Approach and Landing with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | During round out and touchdown contact the water at the proper pitch attitude within 200 feet beyond a specified point. In addition, for AMES, the touchdown is within the first one-third of the water landing area. |
| AA.VII.E.S12 | Approach and Landing with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Maintain positive aircraft control throughout the landing using drag and braking devices, as appropriate, to come to a stop. |
| AA.VII.E.S13 | Approach and Landing with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete after landing checklists. |
| AA.VII.F.K1 | Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Flight characteristics and controllability associated with maneuvering to a landing with inoperative powerplant(s). |
| AA.VII.F.K2 | Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Missed approach considerations with a powerplant failure. |
| AA.VII.F.K3 | Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | How to determine a suitable airport. |
| AA.VII.F.R1 | Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Planning for a powerplant failure inflight or during an approach. |
| AA.VII.F.R2 | Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Collision hazards. |
| AA.VII.F.R3 | Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Configuring the airplane. |
| AA.VII.F.R4 | Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AA.VII.F.R5 | Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.VII.F.R6 | Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Landing with a powerplant failure. |
| AA.VII.F.R7 | Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Missed approach with a powerplant failure. |
| AA.VII.F.R8 | Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) with a powerplant failure. |
| AA.VII.F.S1 | Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Recognize and correctly identify powerplant(s) failure, complete memory items (if applicable), and maintain positive airplane control. |
| AA.VII.F.S2 | Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate emergency procedures and checklist(s) for simulated propeller feathering or simulated powerplant shutdown. |
| AA.VII.F.S3 | Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Use flight controls and configure the aircraft as required to maintain best performance or as recommended by the manufacturer. |
| AA.VII.F.S4 | Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Maintain the operating powerplant(s) within acceptable operating limits. |
| AA.VII.F.S5 | Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| AA.VII.F.S6 | Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Proceed toward the nearest suitable airport. |
| AA.VII.F.S7 | Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the approach and landing checklists. |
| AA.VII.F.S8 | Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Establish the appropriate airplane configuration and airspeed considering meteorological and operating conditions. |
| AA.VII.F.S9 | Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Prior to beginning the final approach segment, maintain the desired altitude ±100 feet, the desired airspeed ±10 knots, the desired heading ±5°, and accurately track courses, radials, and bearings. |
| AA.VII.F.S10 | Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Apply adjustments to the published decision altitude (DA)/decision height (DH) and visibility criteria for the aircraft approach category, as appropriate, for factors that include Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs), inoperative aircraft or navigation equipment, inoperative visual aids associated with the landing environment, etc. |
| AA.VII.F.S11 | Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Establish a predetermined rate of descent at the point where vertical guidance begins, which approximates that required for the aircraft to follow the vertical guidance. |
| AA.VII.F.S12 | Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Fly and maintain a stabilized approach, adjusting pitch and power as required, allowing no more than 1/4-scale deflection of either the vertical or lateral guidance indications. |
| AA.VII.F.S13 | Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Maintain a stabilized final approach from the final approach fix (FAF) to the DA/DH allowing no more than 1/4-scale deflection of either the vertical or lateral guidance indications and maintain the desired airspeed ±5 knots. |
| AA.VII.F.S14 | Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing or missed approach. |
| AA.VII.F.S15 | Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Upon reaching the DA/DH, immediately initiate the missed approach procedures if the required visual references for the runway are not distinctly visible and identifiable (or if in a seaplane); or transition to a normal landing approach only when the aircraft is in a position from which a descent to a landing on the runway can be made at a normal rate of descent using normal maneuvering. |
| AA.VII.F.S16 | Precision Approach (Manually Flown) with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) | Make smooth, timely, and correct control application before, during, and after touchdown or during the missed approach. |
| AA.VII.G.K1 | Landing from a No Flap or a Nonstandard Flap Approach | Airplane flight characteristics when flaps, leading edge devices, and other similar devices malfunction or become inoperative. |
| AA.VII.G.K2 | Landing from a No Flap or a Nonstandard Flap Approach | Other airplane system limitations when landing at a high speed. |
| AA.VII.G.K3 | Landing from a No Flap or a Nonstandard Flap Approach | How to determine required landing distance and a suitable runway for landing. |
| AA.VII.G.R1 | Landing from a No Flap or a Nonstandard Flap Approach | Hazards associated with a no flap or nonstandard flap approach and landing, including an asymmetrical flap situation. |
| AA.VII.G.R2 | Landing from a No Flap or a Nonstandard Flap Approach | Selection of a runway based on aircraft limitations, available distance, surface conditions, and wind. |
| AA.VII.G.R3 | Landing from a No Flap or a Nonstandard Flap Approach | Wake turbulence. |
| AA.VII.G.R4 | Landing from a No Flap or a Nonstandard Flap Approach | Go-around/rejected landing. |
| AA.VII.G.R5 | Landing from a No Flap or a Nonstandard Flap Approach | Collision hazards. |
| AA.VII.G.R6 | Landing from a No Flap or a Nonstandard Flap Approach | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AA.VII.G.R7 | Landing from a No Flap or a Nonstandard Flap Approach | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AA.VII.G.S1 | Landing from a No Flap or a Nonstandard Flap Approach | Identify the malfunction. |
| AA.VII.G.S2 | Landing from a No Flap or a Nonstandard Flap Approach | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete applicable checklist(s) for the malfunction, approach, and landing. |
| AA.VII.G.S3 | Landing from a No Flap or a Nonstandard Flap Approach | Communicate with ATC as needed and select an airport/runway with sufficient length for landing. |
| AA.VII.G.S4 | Landing from a No Flap or a Nonstandard Flap Approach | Calculate the correct airspeeds/V-speeds for approach and landing. |
| AA.VII.G.S5 | Landing from a No Flap or a Nonstandard Flap Approach | Establish the recommended approach and landing configuration, airspeed, and trim, and adjust pitch attitude and power as required to maintain a stabilized approach. |
| AA.VII.G.S6 | Landing from a No Flap or a Nonstandard Flap Approach | Select a suitable touchdown point considering wind, landing surface, and obstructions. |
| AA.VII.G.S7 | Landing from a No Flap or a Nonstandard Flap Approach | Make smooth, timely, and correct control application before, during, and after touchdown. |
| AA.VII.G.S8 | Landing from a No Flap or a Nonstandard Flap Approach | Touch down at an acceptable point on the runway that is agreed upon between the applicant and the evaluator. Touch down at the appropriate speed and pitch attitude at the agreed upon point -250/+500 feet. (ASEL, AMEL). |
| AA.VII.G.S9 | Landing from a No Flap or a Nonstandard Flap Approach | Touch down at an acceptable point on the landing surface. During round out and touchdown contact the water at the proper pitch attitude within 200 feet beyond a specified point (ASES, AMES). In addition, for AMES, the touchdown is within the first one-third of the water landing area. |
| AA.VII.G.S10 | Landing from a No Flap or a Nonstandard Flap Approach | Maintain positive aircraft control throughout the landing using drag and braking devices, as appropriate, to come to a stop. |
| AA.VIII.A.K1 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Parking, shutdown, securing, and postflight inspection. |
| AA.VIII.A.K2 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Documenting in-flight/postflight discrepancies. |
| AA.VIII.A.R1 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Activities and distractions. |
| AA.VIII.A.R2 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | [Archived] |
| AA.VIII.A.R3 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Propeller, turbofan inlet, and exhaust safety. |
| AA.VIII.A.R4 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Airport specific security procedures. |
| AA.VIII.A.R5 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Disembarking passengers safely on the ramp and monitoring passenger movement while on the ramp. |
| AA.VIII.A.S1 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable. |
| AA.VIII.A.S2 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Comply with air traffic control (ATC) or evaluator instructions and make radio calls as appropriate. |
| AA.VIII.A.S3 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) after clearing the runway. |
| AA.VIII.A.S4 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Park at the gate or in an appropriate area, considering the safety of nearby persons and property. |
| AA.VIII.A.S5 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Conduct a postflight inspection and document discrepancies and servicing requirements, if any. |
| AA.VIII.A.S6 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Secure the airplane. |
| AA.VIII.B.K1 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | Mooring. |
| AA.VIII.B.K2 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | Docking. |
| AA.VIII.B.K3 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | Anchoring. |
| AA.VIII.B.K4 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | Beaching/ramping. |
| AA.VIII.B.R1 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | Activities and distractions. |
| AA.VIII.B.R2 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | [Archived] |
| AA.VIII.B.R3 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | Propeller, turbofan inlet, and exhaust safety. |
| AA.VIII.B.R4 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | Airport/seaplane base security procedures. |
| AA.VIII.B.R5 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | Disembarking passengers safely on the ramp and monitoring passenger movement while on the ramp. |
| AA.VIII.B.S1 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | Comply with air traffic control (ATC) or evaluator instructions and make radio calls as appropriate. |
| AA.VIII.B.S2 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | If anchoring, select a suitable area considering seaplane movement, water depth, tide, wind, and weather changes. Use an adequate number of anchors and lines of sufficient strength and length to ensure the seaplane's security. |
| AA.VIII.B.S3 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | If not anchoring, approach the dock/mooring buoy or beach/ramp in the proper direction and at a safe speed, considering water depth, tide, current, and wind. |
| AA.VIII.B.S4 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| AA.VIII.B.S5 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | If anchoring/mooring/beaching, secure the seaplane considering the effects of wind, waves, and changes in water level; if ramping, comply with appropriate ground movement procedures. |
| AA.VIII.B.S6 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | Conduct a postflight inspection and document discrepancies and servicing requirements, if any. |