Airline Transport Pilot - Powered-Lift ACS Codes
All 948 Airline Transport Pilot - Powered-Lift 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.
| Code | FAA knowledge area |
|---|---|
| AP.I.A.K1 | Landing gear-extension/retraction system(s), indicators, brakes, antiskid, tires, nose-wheel steering, and shock absorbers. |
| AP.I.A.K2 | Powerplant(s)-controls, indications, and systems, as applicable. |
| AP.I.A.K3 | Thrust components-transmission, drive shafts, gear boxes, oil/fluid levels, tolerances, electronic controls, motors, ducts, and limitations as applicable. |
| AP.I.A.K4 | Fuel system-capacity, drains, pumps, controls, indicators, cross-feeding, transferring, jettison, fuel grade, color and additives, fueling and defueling procedures, and fuel substitutions (if applicable). |
| AP.I.A.K5 | Battery(s) used for propulsion-charging, discharging, and condition, as applicable. |
| AP.I.A.K6 | Oil system-capacity, allowable types of oil, quantities, and indicators. |
| AP.I.A.K7 | Hydraulic system-capacity, pumps, pressure, reservoirs, allowable types of fluid, and regulators. |
| AP.I.A.K8 | Electrical system-alternators, generators, batteries, circuit breakers and protection devices, controls, indicators, and external and auxiliary power sources and ratings. |
| AP.I.A.K9 | Pneumatic and environmental systems-heating, cooling, ventilation, oxygen, pressurization, supply for ice protection systems, controls, indicators, and regulating devices. |
| AP.I.A.K10 | 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). |
| AP.I.A.K11 | Ice protection-anti-ice, deice, pitot-static system protection, turbine inlet, windshield, airfoil surfaces, and other related components. |
| AP.I.A.K12 | Crewmember and passenger equipment-oxygen system, survival gear, emergency exits, evacuation procedures and crew duties, quick donning oxygen mask for crewmembers, passenger oxygen system. |
| AP.I.A.K13 | Flight controls appropriate for the aircraft provided for the practical test. |
| AP.I.A.K14 | Pitot-static system-associated instruments and the power source for those flight instruments. Operation and power sources for other flight instruments. |
| AP.I.A.K15 | 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). |
| AP.I.A.K16 | Envelope protection-angle of attack warning and protection, and speed protection. |
| AP.I.A.K17 | Flight manual as it relates to the systems and components in the aircraft. |
| AP.I.A.K18 | How to use a Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and a Configuration Deviation List (CDL). |
| AP.I.A.R1 | Detection of system malfunctions or failures. |
| AP.I.A.R2 | Management of a system failure. |
| AP.I.A.R3 | Monitoring and management of automated systems, if applicable. |
| AP.I.A.R4 | Following checklists or procedures. |
| AP.I.A.S1 | Explain and describe the operation of the aircraft systems and components using correct terminology. |
| AP.I.A.S2 | Recall immediate action items or memory items, if appropriate. |
| AP.I.A.S3 | Identify system or component limitations listed in the flight manual. |
| AP.I.A.S4 | Demonstrate or describe, as appropriate, the process for deferring inoperative equipment (e.g., MEL) and using a CDL. |
| AP.I.A.S5 | Comply with operations specifications, management specifications, and letters of authorization, if applicable. |
| AP.I.A.S6 | 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. |
| AP.I.B.K1 | Elements related to performance and limitations by explaining the use of charts, tables, and data to determine performance. |
| AP.I.B.K2 | How to determine the following: |
| AP.I.B.K2a | a. Aircraft performance in selected phase(s) of flight |
| AP.I.B.K2b | b. Performance with a powerplant inoperative in selected phase(s) of flight |
| AP.I.B.K2c | c. Weight and balance and how to shift weight |
| AP.I.B.K2d | d. Other performance data as appropriate to the aircraft |
| AP.I.B.K3 | Factors affecting performance, including: |
| AP.I.B.K3a | a. Atmospheric conditions |
| AP.I.B.K3b | b. Pilot technique |
| AP.I.B.K3c | c. Airport environment (e.g., runway condition, land and hold short operations (LAHSO)) |
| AP.I.B.K3d | d. Aircraft configuration |
| AP.I.B.K3e | e. Loading [e.g., center of gravity (CG)] |
| AP.I.B.K3f | f. Weight and balance |
| AP.I.B.K4 | Aerodynamics and how it relates to performance. |
| AP.I.B.K5 | Adverse effects of exceeding an aircraft limitation or the aircraft operating envelope. |
| AP.I.B.K6 | 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. |
| AP.I.B.K7 | Relationship between Mach number, indicated airspeed, true airspeed, and change over altitudes. |
| AP.I.B.K8 | Best range and endurance speed. |
| AP.I.B.K9 | Height/Velocity (H/V) diagram according to the flight manual. |
| AP.I.B.R1 | Use of performance charts, tables, and data. |
| AP.I.B.R2 | Aircraft limitations. |
| AP.I.B.R3 | Possible differences between calculated performance and actual performance. |
| AP.I.B.R4 | Aircraft icing and its effect on performance and stall warning. |
| AP.I.B.R5 | Operating with reduced power margins. |
| AP.I.B.S1 | Describe the airspeeds and configurations used during specific phases of flight. |
| AP.I.B.S2 | 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. |
| AP.I.B.S3 | Describe the procedures for surface (wing, rotor,etc.) contamination recognition and any deice/anti-ice procedures prior to takeoff. |
| AP.I.B.S4 | 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. |
| AP.I.B.S5 | Compute weight and balance, including practical techniques to resolve out-of-limits calculations for a representative scenario, as specified by the evaluator. |
| AP.I.B.S6 | Determine the computed center of gravity is within the acceptable limits and the lateral fuel balance is within limits for takeoff and landing. |
| AP.I.B.S7 | Demonstrate proficient use of appropriate performance charts, tables, graphs, or other means to determine aircraft performance and limitations for all phases of flight. |
| AP.I.C.K1 | Sources of weather data (e.g., National Weather Service, Flight Service) for flight planning purposes. |
| AP.I.C.K2 | Acceptable weather products and resources required for preflight planning, current and forecast weather for departure, en route, and arrival phases of flight such as: |
| AP.I.C.K2a | a. Airport Observations (METAR and SPECI) and Pilot Observations (PIREP) |
| AP.I.C.K2b | b. Surface Analysis Chart, Ceiling and Visibility Chart (CVA) |
| AP.I.C.K2c | c. Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF) |
| AP.I.C.K2d | d. Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA) |
| AP.I.C.K2e | e. Wind and Temperature Aloft Forecast (FB) |
| AP.I.C.K2f | f. Convective Outlook (AC) |
| AP.I.C.K2g | g. Inflight Aviation Weather Advisories including Airmen's Meteorological Information (AIRMET), Significant Meteorological Information (SIGMET), and Convective SIGMET |
| AP.I.C.K3 | 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: |
| AP.I.C.K3a | a. Atmospheric composition and stability |
| AP.I.C.K3b | b. Wind (e.g., windshear, mountain wave, factors affecting wind, etc.) |
| AP.I.C.K3c | c. Temperature and heat exchange |
| AP.I.C.K3d | d. Moisture/precipitation |
| AP.I.C.K3e | e. Weather system formation, including air masses and fronts |
| AP.I.C.K3f | f. Clouds |
| AP.I.C.K3g | g. Turbulence |
| AP.I.C.K3h | h. Thunderstorms and microbursts |
| AP.I.C.K3i | i. Icing and freezing level information |
| AP.I.C.K3j | j. Fog/mist |
| AP.I.C.K3k | k. Frost |
| AP.I.C.K3l | l. Obstructions to visibility (e.g., smoke, haze, volcanic ash, etc.) |
| AP.I.C.K4 | Flight deck displays of digital weather and aeronautical information, their use to navigate around weather, and equipment limitations. |
| AP.I.C.K5 | Low-visibility operations (e.g., surface movement, category II and III approaches). (ATP)(AMEL, AMES). |
| AP.I.C.K6 | Flight Risk Assessment Tools. |
| AP.I.C.R1 | Weather conditions involved in departure and in-flight decision making, to include: |
| AP.I.C.R1a | a. Circumstances requiring a change in course or destination |
| AP.I.C.R1b | b. Known or forecast icing, winds or turbulence aloft, volcanic ash, destination weather, etc. |
| AP.I.C.R1c | c. Personal weather minimums |
| AP.I.C.R1d | d. Operator specified or aircraft operational limitations, if applicable |
| AP.I.C.R2 | Use and limitations of: |
| AP.I.C.R2a | a. Installed onboard weather equipment |
| AP.I.C.R2b | b. Aviation weather reports and forecasts |
| AP.I.C.R2c | c. Inflight weather resources |
| AP.I.C.S1 | Interpret weather information, apply principles of aeronautical decision-making, and use a Flight Risk Assessment Tool, if available. |
| AP.I.D.K1 | Causes, effects, recognition, and corrective actions associated with aeromedical and physiological issues, including: |
| AP.I.D.K1a | a. Hypoxia |
| AP.I.D.K1b | b. Hyperventilation |
| AP.I.D.K1c | c. Middle ear and sinus problems |
| AP.I.D.K1d | d. Spatial disorientation |
| AP.I.D.K1e | e. Motion sickness |
| AP.I.D.K1f | f. Carbon monoxide poisoning |
| AP.I.D.K1g | g. Stress |
| AP.I.D.K1h | h. Fatigue |
| AP.I.D.K1i | i. Dehydration and nutrition |
| AP.I.D.K1j | j. Hypothermia |
| AP.I.D.K1k | k. Optical illusions |
| AP.I.D.K1l | l. Dissolved nitrogen in the bloodstream after scuba dives |
| AP.I.D.K2 | Effects of alcohol, drugs, and over-the-counter medications. |
| AP.I.D.K3 | Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) to include using Crew Resource Management (CRM) or Single- Pilot Resource Management (SRM), as appropriate. |
| AP.I.D.K4 | Components of self-assessment for determining fitness for flight. |
| AP.I.D.R1 | Aeromedical and physiological issues. |
| AP.I.D.R2 | Hazardous attitudes. |
| AP.I.D.R3 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AP.I.D.R4 | Confirmation and expectation bias. |
| AP.I.D.S1 | Perform a self-assessment and determine fitness for flight. |
| AP.I.E.K1 | 14 CFR part 61 subparts A, B, G. |
| AP.I.E.K2 | 14 CFR part 91 subparts A, B, C, F, G, H. |
| AP.I.E.K3 | 14 CFR part 135 subparts A, B, C, D, E, F, G. |
| AP.I.E.K4 | 49 CFR part 830. |
| AP.I.E.R1 | Lack of compliance with the applicable CFRs. |
| AP.I.E.S1 | Apply the CFRs to the flight and operation. |
| AP.II.A.K1 | Pilot self-assessment. |
| AP.II.A.K2 | 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: |
| AP.II.A.K2a | a. Airworthiness and registration certificates |
| AP.II.A.K2b | b. Operating limitations, handbooks, and manuals |
| AP.II.A.K2c | c. Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and Configuration Deviation List (CDL), Kinds of Operations Equipment Lists (KOEL) |
| AP.II.A.K2d | d. Weight and balance data |
| AP.II.A.K2e | e. Required inspections or tests and appropriate records and documentation (e.g., dispatch release) as applicable to the proposed flight or operation |
| AP.II.A.K3 | Preventive maintenance that can be performed by the pilot or other designated crewmember. |
| AP.II.A.K4 | Aircraft preflight inspection, including: |
| AP.II.A.K4a | a. Which items should be inspected |
| AP.II.A.K4b | b. The reasons for checking each item |
| AP.II.A.K4c | c. How to detect possible defects |
| AP.II.A.K4d | d. The associated regulations |
| AP.II.A.K5 | Environmental factors, including weather, terrain, route selection, and obstructions. |
| AP.II.A.K6 | Requirements for current and appropriate navigation data. |
| AP.II.A.K7 | Operations specifications, management specifications, or letters of authorization applying to a particular aircraft and operation, if applicable. |
| AP.II.A.R1 | Human performance factors. |
| AP.II.A.R2 | Inoperative equipment discovered prior to flight. |
| AP.II.A.R3 | Environment (e.g., weather, airports, airspace, terrain, obstacles). |
| AP.II.A.R4 | External pressures. |
| AP.II.A.R5 | Aviation security concerns. |
| AP.II.A.S1 | Inspect the aircraft in accordance with an appropriate checklist demonstrating proper operation of applicable aircraft systems. Coordinate checklist with crew, if appropriate. |
| AP.II.A.S2 | Coordinate with ground crew and ensure adequate clearance prior to moving doors, hatches, flight control surfaces, etc. |
| AP.II.A.S3 | Document any discrepancies found; take corrective action and acknowledge limitations imposed by MEL/CDL items, if applicable. |
| AP.II.A.S4 | Determine if the aircraft is airworthy and in condition for safe flight. |
| AP.II.A.S5 | Identify and comply with operations specifications as required. |
| AP.II.A.S6 | Assess factors related to the environment (weather, airports, terrain, airspace). |
| AP.II.A.S7 | Ensure the aircraft and surfaces are free of ice, snow, and frost. If icing conditions are present, demonstrate satisfactory knowledge of deicing procedures. |
| AP.II.A.S8 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| AP.II.B.K1 | Normal and abnormal powerplant start procedures and limitations, including the use of an auxiliary power unit (APU) or external power source, if applicable. |
| AP.II.B.K2 | Starting under various conditions. |
| AP.II.B.K3 | Malfunctions during powerplant start, procedures to address the malfunction, and any associated limitations. |
| AP.II.B.K4 | Coordinating and communicating with ground personnel for powerplant start, if applicable. |
| AP.II.B.R1 | Malfunctions during powerplant start. |
| AP.II.B.R2 | External or internal power starts. |
| AP.II.B.R3 | Thrust device, rotor, exhaust, and powerplant safety, as applicable. |
| AP.II.B.R4 | Hazards, including downwash, personnel, vehicles, vessels, foreign object debris, and other aircraft in the vicinity during powerplant start. |
| AP.II.B.R5 | Managing situations where specific instructions or checklist items are not published. |
| AP.II.B.S1 | Ensure the ground safety procedures are followed during the before-start, start, and after-start phases. |
| AP.II.B.S2 | Use appropriate ground crew personnel during the start procedures (if applicable). |
| AP.II.B.S3 | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) prior to and after powerplant start. |
| AP.II.B.S4 | Respond appropriately to an abnormal start or malfunction. |
| AP.II.C.K1 | Current airport aeronautical references and information resources such as the Chart Supplement, airport diagram, and Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs). |
| AP.II.C.K2 | Taxi instructions/clearances, including published taxi routes. |
| AP.II.C.K3 | Airport/heliport/helipad/landing area, signs, markings, and lighting. |
| AP.II.C.K4 | Appropriate aircraft lighting for day and night operations. |
| AP.II.C.K5 | Appropriate aircraft configuration. |
| AP.II.C.K6 | Communications at towered and nontowered airports. |
| AP.II.C.K7 | Appropriate flight deck activities prior to taxi, including route planning, identifying the location of Hot Spots, and coordinating with crew if, applicable. |
| AP.II.C.K8 | Entering or crossing runways. |
| AP.II.C.K9 | Night taxi operations. |
| AP.II.C.K10 | Low visibility taxi operations and techniques used to avoid disorientation. |
| AP.II.C.R1 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AP.II.C.R2 | Confirmation or expectation bias as related to taxi instructions. |
| AP.II.C.R3 | A taxi route or departure runway change. |
| AP.II.C.R4 | Use of checklists or procedures. |
| AP.II.C.R5 | Low visibility taxi operations. |
| AP.II.C.R6 | Runway incursion. |
| AP.II.C.S1 | Receive/record taxi instructions, read back/acknowledge taxi clearances, and review taxi routes on the airport diagram. |
| AP.II.C.S2 | Use an appropriate airport/heliport diagram or taxi chart, if published. |
| AP.II.C.S3 | 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. |
| AP.II.C.S4 | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) prior to and during taxi, as appropriate. |
| AP.II.C.S5 | Maintain situational awareness. |
| AP.II.C.S6 | Use appropriate thrust and maintain correct and positive aircraft control, proper speed, and appropriate separation between other aircraft, vehicles, and persons to avoid an incursion/incident/ accident. |
| AP.II.C.S7 | Demonstrate taxi during day and night operations. If either condition is not available, the applicant explains the differences between day and night taxi. |
| AP.II.C.S8 | 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. |
| AP.II.C.S9 | Explain the hazards of low visibility taxi operations. |
| AP.II.D.K1 | Current airport aeronautical references and information resources such as the Chart Supplement, airport diagram, and Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs). |
| AP.II.D.K2 | Hover taxi instructions, clearances, and limitations. |
| AP.II.D.K3 | Airport, heliport, helipad, or unprepared surface environment. |
| AP.II.D.K4 | Visual indicators for wind. |
| AP.II.D.K5 | Aircraft lighting, as appropriate. |
| AP.II.D.K6 | Procedures for. |
| AP.II.D.K6a | a. Appropriate flight deck activities during taxiing |
| AP.II.D.K6b | b. Safe hover taxi at towered and non-towered airports/heliports/helipads/landing areas |
| AP.II.D.K6c | c. Entering or crossing runways |
| AP.II.D.K7 | Aircraft configuration. |
| AP.II.D.K8 | Aircraft operating limitations. |
| AP.II.D.R1 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AP.II.D.R2 | Low visibility hover taxi operations. |
| AP.II.D.R3 | Powerplant(s) failure during hover taxi. |
| AP.II.D.R4 | Other aircraft and hazards. |
| AP.II.D.R5 | Hazardous effects of downwash. |
| AP.II.D.R6 | Aircraft configuration. |
| AP.II.D.R7 | Height/Velocity (H/V) considerations. |
| AP.II.D.R8 | Crosswind limitations. |
| AP.II.D.R9 | Confirmation or expectation bias as related to taxi instructions. |
| AP.II.D.R10 | Runway incursion. |
| AP.II.D.R11 | Other hazards specific to the powered-lift make and model. |
| AP.II.D.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| AP.II.D.S2 | Receive and correctly read back clearances/instructions, if applicable. |
| AP.II.D.S3 | Use an airport diagram or taxi chart during taxi, if published, and maintain situational awareness. |
| AP.II.D.S4 | Comply with airport/heliport taxiway markings, signals, and signs. |
| AP.II.D.S5 | Position the primary flight controls, including the thrust vector, for the prevailing environmental conditions. |
| AP.II.D.S6 | Hover taxi over specified ground references, demonstrating forward, sideward, and rearward hovering and hovering turns. |
| AP.II.D.S7 | Maintain recommended hovering altitude, ±1/2 of that altitude within 10 feet of the surface, if above 10 feet, ±5 feet. |
| AP.II.D.S8 | Demonstrate the maneuver in crosswind conditions on specified headings. |
| AP.II.E.K1 | Current airport aeronautical references and information resources such as the Chart Supplement, airport diagram, and Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs). |
| AP.II.E.K2 | Air taxi instructions, clearances, and limitations. |
| AP.II.E.K3 | Aircraft configuration. |
| AP.II.E.K4 | Airport, heliport, helipad, or unprepared surface environment. |
| AP.II.E.K5 | Visual indicators for wind. |
| AP.II.E.K6 | Aircraft lighting, as appropriate. |
| AP.II.E.K7 | Procedures for: |
| AP.II.E.K7a | a. Appropriate flight deck activities during taxiing |
| AP.II.E.K7b | b. Safe air taxi at towered and non-towered airports/heliports/helipads/landing areas |
| AP.II.E.K7c | c. Overflying of runways |
| AP.II.E.K8 | Aircraft operating limitations. |
| AP.II.E.K9 | Appropriate height and speed for air taxi. |
| AP.II.E.K10 | Height/Velocity (H/V) considerations. |
| AP.II.E.R1 | Activities and distractions. |
| AP.II.E.R2 | Reduced visibility or night taxi operations. |
| AP.II.E.R3 | H/V diagram performance in case of powerplant failure. |
| AP.II.E.R4 | Other aircraft and hazards. |
| AP.II.E.R5 | Runway incursion. |
| AP.II.E.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| AP.II.E.S2 | Use an airport diagram or taxi chart during taxi, if published, and maintain situational awareness. |
| AP.II.E.S3 | Select a safe airspeed and altitude. |
| AP.II.E.S4 | Maintain specified altitude, ±10 feet. |
| AP.II.E.S5 | Maintain a designated airspeed, ±10 knots, taxi height, ±10 feet, and flight path. |
| AP.II.E.S6 | Air taxi from one point to another under various wind conditions. |
| AP.II.E.S7 | Maintain the aircraft within operating limits throughout the maneuver. |
| AP.II.E.S8 | Comply with airport/heliport/helipad/landing area markings, lights, signs, and ATC instructions. |
| AP.II.E.S9 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| AP.II.F.K1 | Purpose of before takeoff checklist items, including: |
| AP.II.F.K1a | a. Reasons for checking each item |
| AP.II.F.K1b | b. Detecting malfunctions |
| AP.II.F.K1c | c. Ensuring the aircraft is in safe operating condition |
| AP.II.F.K2 | Deicing and anti-icing procedures, holdover times, and pre-takeoff contamination check. |
| AP.II.F.K3 | Adverse weather considerations for performance on takeoff (e.g., snow, ice, gusting crosswinds, low- visibility). |
| AP.II.F.K4 | Items to be included in a before takeoff briefing. |
| AP.II.F.R1 | Division of attention while conducting before takeoff checks. |
| AP.II.F.R2 | An unexpected change in the runway to be used for departure. |
| AP.II.F.R3 | Using performance data to set airspeeds and flight instruments for actual conditions and the departure runway. |
| AP.II.F.R4 | Setting navigation and communication equipment for departure. |
| AP.II.F.R5 | Configuring autopilot and flight director for departure. |
| AP.II.F.R6 | Adverse weather conditions prior to takeoff (e.g., snow, ice, gusting crosswinds, low-visibility). |
| AP.II.F.R7 | Potential powerplant failure during takeoff or other malfunction considering operational factors such as aircraft characteristics, runway/takeoff path length, surface. |
| AP.II.F.S1 | Determine the aircraft's takeoff performance and set configuration for the planned departure. |
| AP.II.F.S2 | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) prior to takeoff in a timely manner. |
| AP.II.F.S3 | 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. |
| AP.II.F.S4 | 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. |
| AP.II.F.S5 | 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. |
| AP.II.F.S6 | Obtain and correctly interpret the takeoff and departure clearance. |
| AP.II.G.K1 | Passenger briefing requirements, including operation and required use of safety restraint systems. |
| AP.II.G.K2 | Use of appropriate checklists. |
| AP.II.G.K3 | Requirements for current and appropriate navigation data. |
| AP.II.G.K4 | Securing items and cargo. |
| AP.II.G.R1 | Use of systems or equipment, including automation and portable electronic devices. |
| AP.II.G.R2 | Inoperative equipment. |
| AP.II.G.R3 | Passenger distractions. |
| AP.II.G.S1 | Secure all items in the aircraft. |
| AP.II.G.S2 | Conduct an appropriate passenger briefing, including identifying the pilot-in-command (PIC), use of safety belts, shoulder harnesses, doors, sterile aircraft, passenger conduct and avoidance of rotor or air induction systems, powerplants, and other heat sources, and emergency procedures. |
| AP.II.G.S3 | Properly program and manage the aircraft's automation, as applicable. |
| AP.II.G.S4 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| AP.III.A.K1 | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance. |
| AP.III.A.K2 | Recommended takeoff and climb profiles. |
| AP.III.A.K3 | Aircraft configuration. |
| AP.III.A.K4 | Factors affecting the profile of the height/velocity (H/V) diagram. |
| AP.III.A.R1 | Selection of helipad/deck, runway, or departure point based on aircraft performance and limitations, available distance, and wind. |
| AP.III.A.R2 | Effects of: |
| AP.III.A.R2a | a. Crosswind |
| AP.III.A.R2b | b. Windshear |
| AP.III.A.R2c | c. Tailwind |
| AP.III.A.R2d | d. Wake turbulence |
| AP.III.A.R2e | e. Runway/departure point surface/condition |
| AP.III.A.R2f | f. Aircraft weight |
| AP.III.A.R3 | Abnormal operations including: |
| AP.III.A.R3a | a. Rejected takeoff |
| AP.III.A.R3b | b. Powerplant failure in hover/takeoff/climb phase of flight |
| AP.III.A.R4 | Collision hazards. |
| AP.III.A.R5 | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AP.III.A.R6 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AP.III.A.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| AP.III.A.S2 | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| AP.III.A.S3 | Verify assigned/correct runway, if at an airport. |
| AP.III.A.S4 | Determine wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators. |
| AP.III.A.S5 | Position the flight controls and configure the aircraft for the existing wind conditions. |
| AP.III.A.S6 | Clear the area, ground or hover taxi into takeoff position, and hover the aircraft above the departure point, aligned with the departure path. |
| AP.III.A.S7 | Confirm takeoff power and instrument indications prior to forward movement. |
| AP.III.A.S8 | Takeoff and accelerate to the manufacturer's recommended speed. |
| AP.III.A.S9 | After takeoff, establish and maintain a positive rate of climb and configure aircraft, as appropriate. |
| AP.III.A.S10 | Maintain the aircraft within operating limits throughout the maneuver. |
| AP.III.A.S11 | Maintain VY ±5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude. |
| AP.III.A.S12 | Maintain directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout takeoff and climb. |
| AP.III.A.S13 | Comply with noise abatement procedures, as applicable. |
| AP.III.A.S14 | Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable. |
| AP.III.B.K1 | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, temperature and altitude, on takeoff and climb performance and the H/V diagram. |
| AP.III.B.K2 | Aircraft performance and limitations. |
| AP.III.B.K3 | Appropriate aircraft configuration and power setting for takeoff and climb. |
| AP.III.B.K4 | Translational lift. |
| AP.III.B.K5 | Runway markings and lighting. |
| AP.III.B.R1 | Selection of a runway, or runway intersection, aircraft limitations, available distance, surface conditions, wind, and takeoff and landing distance. |
| AP.III.B.R2 | Effects of. |
| AP.III.B.R2a | a. Crosswind |
| AP.III.B.R2b | b. Windshear |
| AP.III.B.R2c | c. Tailwind |
| AP.III.B.R2d | d. Wake turbulence |
| AP.III.B.R2e | e. Runway/departure point surface/condition |
| AP.III.B.R2f | f. Aircraft weight |
| AP.III.B.R3 | Abnormal operations, including planning for: |
| AP.III.B.R3a | a. Rejected takeoff |
| AP.III.B.R3b | b. Powerplant failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight |
| AP.III.B.R4 | Aircraft configuration. |
| AP.III.B.R5 | Collision hazards. |
| AP.III.B.R6 | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AP.III.B.R7 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AP.III.B.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| AP.III.B.S2 | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| AP.III.B.S3 | Verify assigned/correct runway or takeoff path. |
| AP.III.B.S4 | Configure the aircraft correctly for takeoff, regarding environmental conditions and aircraft loading. |
| AP.III.B.S5 | Position the flight controls for the existing wind, if applicable. |
| AP.III.B.S6 | Clear the area, taxi into takeoff position, and align the aircraft on the runway centerline or takeoff path. |
| AP.III.B.S7 | Maintain centerline and coordinated flight control inputs during the takeoff roll. |
| AP.III.B.S8 | Confirm takeoff power, proper powerplant(s), and flight instrument indications prior to lift-off. |
| AP.III.B.S9 | Lift off at the recommended airspeed and make callouts as appropriate. |
| AP.III.B.S10 | Transition to recommended climb airspeed ±5 knots. |
| AP.III.B.S11 | Maintain flight path and continue climb to the appropriate altitude at the recommended airspeed and configuration. |
| AP.III.B.S12 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| AP.III.C.K1 | Conditions and situations that could warrant a rejected takeoff (e.g., takeoff warning systems, powerplant failure, other systems warning/failure). |
| AP.III.C.K2 | Techniques and procedure for accomplishing a rejected takeoff. |
| AP.III.C.K3 | Safety considerations following a rejected takeoff. |
| AP.III.C.K4 | Performance data and the height velocity (H/V) diagram. |
| AP.III.C.K5 | Relevant V-speeds for a rejected takeoff. |
| AP.III.C.R1 | Selection of the takeoff path based on aircraft limitations, available distance, surface conditions, and wind. |
| AP.III.C.R2 | A powerplant failure or other malfunction during takeoff. |
| AP.III.C.R3 | Directional control following a rejected takeoff. |
| AP.III.C.R4 | A rejected takeoff with inadequate stopping distance. |
| AP.III.C.R5 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AP.III.C.S1 | Conduct a rejected takeoff based on the scenario presented by the evaluator. |
| AP.III.C.S2 | Safely stop the aircraft. |
| AP.III.C.S3 | Maintain positive aircraft control throughout the maneuver. |
| AP.III.C.S4 | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate procedures, checklist(s), and radio calls following a rejected takeoff in a timely manner. |
| AP.III.D.K1 | Situations where this maneuver is appropriate. |
| AP.III.D.K2 | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind and temperature, on takeoff and climb performance. |
| AP.III.D.K3 | Appropriate aircraft configuration, takeoff, and climb profiles. |
| AP.III.D.K4 | Factors affecting the profile of the height/velocity (H/V) diagram. |
| AP.III.D.R1 | Selection of takeoff path based on aircraft performance and limitations, available distance, and wind. |
| AP.III.D.R2 | Effects of: |
| AP.III.D.R2a | a. Crosswind |
| AP.III.D.R2b | b. Windshear |
| AP.III.D.R2c | c. Tailwind |
| AP.III.D.R2d | d. Low level turbulence |
| AP.III.D.R2e | e. Surface conditions |
| AP.III.D.R3 | Abnormal operations including: |
| AP.III.D.R3a | a. Rejected takeoff |
| AP.III.D.R3b | b. Powerplant failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight |
| AP.III.D.R4 | Collision hazards. |
| AP.III.D.R5 | Low altitude maneuvering, including controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AP.III.D.R6 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AP.III.D.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| AP.III.D.S2 | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| AP.III.D.S3 | Determine wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators. |
| AP.III.D.S4 | Position the flight controls and configure the aircraft for the existing wind conditions. |
| AP.III.D.S5 | Clear the area, taxi into takeoff position, utilizing maximum available takeoff area and align the aircraft on the takeoff path. |
| AP.III.D.S6 | Confirm takeoff power and proper powerplant and flight instrument indications prior to takeoff. |
| AP.III.D.S7 | Establish and maintain the most efficient lift-off attitude/configuration for obstacle clearance. |
| AP.III.D.S8 | Maintain the recommended airspeed and aircraft configuration until the obstacle is cleared. |
| AP.III.D.S9 | After clearing the obstacle, establish pitch attitude and aircraft configuration for VY and accelerate to and maintain VY ±5 knots during the climb. |
| AP.III.D.S10 | Reconfigure the aircraft after a positive rate of climb has been verified or in accordance with the aircraft manufacturer's guidance. |
| AP.III.D.S11 | Maintain directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout takeoff and climb. |
| AP.III.D.S12 | Comply with noise abatement procedures. |
| AP.III.D.S13 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| AP.IV.A.K1 | Energy management concepts. |
| AP.IV.A.K2 | Aerodynamics associated with steep turns, including: |
| AP.IV.A.K2a | a. Maintaining coordinated flight |
| AP.IV.A.K2b | b. Overbanking tendencies |
| AP.IV.A.K2c | c. Maneuvering speed, including the impact of weight changes |
| AP.IV.A.K2d | d. Load factor and accelerated stalls |
| AP.IV.A.K2e | e. Rate and radius of turn |
| AP.IV.A.R1 | Spatial disorientation when conducting a steep turn while flying by reference to instruments. |
| AP.IV.A.R2 | Collision hazards. |
| AP.IV.A.R3 | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AP.IV.A.R4 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AP.IV.A.R5 | Uncoordinated flight. |
| AP.IV.A.S1 | Select an entry altitude that allows the Task to be completed no lower than 3,000 feet above ground level (AGL). |
| AP.IV.A.S2 | Establish the manufacturer's recommended airspeed or, if one is not available, a safe airspeed not to exceed manuevering speed (VA). |
| AP.IV.A.S3 | Establish a configuration and bank angle as specified by the evaluator and make a coordinated turn of at least 180 degrees solely by reference to instruments. |
| AP.IV.A.S4 | Perform the Task in the opposite direction, as specified by evaluator. |
| AP.IV.A.S5 | Make smooth pitch, bank, and power adjustments as needed. |
| AP.IV.A.S6 | Maintain the entry altitude ±100 feet, airspeed ±10 knots, bank ±5°, and roll out on the entry heading ±10°. |
| AP.IV.A.S7 | Avoid any indication of an impending stall, abnormal flight attitude, or exceeding any structural or operating limitation during any part of the Task. |
| AP.IV.A.S8 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| AP.IV.B.K1 | All specific flight and performance characteristics associated with the aircraft. |
| AP.IV.B.R1 | Specific flight and performance characteristics, their effects, and applicable procedures. |
| AP.IV.B.R2 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AP.IV.B.S1 | Use proper techniques, checklists, and procedures to enter into, operate within, and recover from specific flight situations, as applicable. |
| AP.IV.C.K1 | Procedures for changing aircraft configuration. |
| AP.IV.C.K2 | Aerodynamic effects of changing aircraft configuration. |
| AP.IV.C.K3 | Flight control operation when converting from thrust-borne to wing-borne configuration, and when converting from wing-borne to thrust-borne configuration, while in straight-and-level flight. |
| AP.IV.C.K4 | Aircraft performance and limitation charts. |
| AP.IV.C.K5 | Factors related to weight and balance and center of gravity (CG) envelopes. |
| AP.IV.C.R1 | Aircraft performance limitations. |
| AP.IV.C.R2 | Powerplant failure during conversion. |
| AP.IV.C.R3 | Aerodynamic stall. |
| AP.IV.C.R4 | Effects of gross weight and CG. |
| AP.IV.C.R5 | Rapid configuration or thrust vector changes. |
| AP.IV.C.R6 | Other hazards specific to the powered-lift make and model. |
| AP.IV.C.R7 | Altitude variation/vertical speed. |
| AP.IV.C.R8 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AP.IV.C.S1 | Convert from thrust-borne configuration to wing-borne configuration during straight-and-level flight. |
| AP.IV.C.S2 | Convert the aircraft from wing-borne configuration to thrust-borne configuration during straight-and- level flight. |
| AP.IV.C.S3 | Utilize proper control technique throughout the maneuver. |
| AP.IV.C.S4 | Maintain awareness of aircraft performance, limitations, and relative position throughout the maneuver. |
| AP.IV.C.S5 | Maintain altitude ±100 feet and specified heading ±10° throughout the operation. Achieve and maintain targeted airspeed ±10 knots. |
| AP.IV.C.S6 | Use the appropriate checklist, if applicable. |
| AP.IV.C.S7 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| AP.IV.D.K1 | Aerodynamics associated with stalls in wing-borne configuration, including the relationship between angle of attack, airspeed, load factor, power setting, aircraft weight and balance, CG, aircraft attitude and configuration. |
| AP.IV.D.K2 | Stall characteristics and prevention as they relate to aircraft design and impending stall and full stall indications using sight, sound, or feel. |
| AP.IV.D.K3 | Factors and situations that can lead to a power-on stall and actions that can be taken to prevent it. |
| AP.IV.D.K4 | Effects of autoflight, flight envelope protection in normal and degraded modes, and unexpected disconnects of the autopilot, if applicable to the aircraft used for the evaluation. |
| AP.IV.D.K5 | Fundamentals of stall recovery. |
| AP.IV.D.R1 | Factors and situations that could lead to an inadvertent power-on stall, spin, and loss of control. |
| AP.IV.D.R2 | Range and limitations of stall warning indicators (e.g., aircraft buffet, stall horn, etc.). |
| AP.IV.D.R3 | Stall recognition and recovery procedures. |
| AP.IV.D.R4 | Secondary and accelerated stalls. |
| AP.IV.D.R5 | Effects of environmental elements on aircraft performance as they related to stalls (e.g., turbulence, microbursts, and high density altitude). |
| AP.IV.D.R6 | Collision hazards including aircraft and terrain. |
| AP.IV.D.R7 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AP.IV.D.S1 | 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). |
| AP.IV.D.S2 | Establish the takeoff, departure, or wing-borne configuration, as specified by the evaluator, and maintain coordinated flight throughout the maneuver in simulated or actual instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). |
| AP.IV.D.S3 | Either manually or with the autopilot engaged, smoothly adjust pitch attitude, bank angle not to exceed 20°, and power setting in accordance with evaluator's instructions to an impending stall. |
| AP.IV.D.S4 | Acknowledge the cue(s) and initiate a recovery at the first indication of a stall. |
| AP.IV.D.S5 | Execute a stall recovery in accordance with procedures set forth in the Flight Manual. |
| AP.IV.D.S6 | Return to the altitude, heading, aircraft configuration, and airspeed specified by the evaluator. |
| AP.IV.D.S7 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| AP.IV.E.K1 | Aerodynamics associated with stalls in various aircraft configurations, including the relationship between angle of attack, airspeed, load factor, power setting, aircraft weight and center of gravity, aircraft attitude, and yaw effects. |
| AP.IV.E.K2 | Stall characteristics in various flight modes, including impending stall and full stall indications. |
| AP.IV.E.K3 | Factors and situations that can lead to a stall during flight and actions that can be taken to prevent it. |
| AP.IV.E.K4 | Effects of autoflight, flight envelope protection in normal and degraded modes, and unexpected disconnects of the autopilot, if applicable to the aircraft used for the evaluation. |
| AP.IV.E.K5 | Fundamentals of stall avoidance and recovery. |
| AP.IV.E.K6 | Effects of altitude on performance and flight control effectiveness during a recovery. |
| AP.IV.E.R1 | Factors and situations that could lead to an inadvertent power-off stall, spin, and loss of control. |
| AP.IV.E.R2 | Range and limitations of stall warning indicators (e.g., aircraft buffet, stall horn, etc.). |
| AP.IV.E.R3 | Stall recognition and recovery procedures. |
| AP.IV.E.R4 | Secondary and accelerated stalls. |
| AP.IV.E.R5 | Effects of environmental elements on aircraft performance as they related to stalls (e.g., turbulence, microbursts, and high density altitude). |
| AP.IV.E.R6 | Collision hazards including aircraft and terrain. |
| AP.IV.E.R7 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AP.IV.E.S1 | 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). |
| AP.IV.E.S2 | Configure the aircraft in the approach or landing configuration, as specified by the evaluator, and maintain coordinated flight throughout the maneuver in simulated or actual instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). |
| AP.IV.E.S3 | Either manually or with the autopilot engaged, smoothly adjust pitch attitude, bank angle not to exceed 20°, and power setting in accordance with evaluator's instructions to an impending stall. |
| AP.IV.E.S4 | Acknowledge the cue(s) and promptly recover at the first indication of an impending stall (e.g., buffet, stall horn, stick shaker, etc.). |
| AP.IV.E.S5 | Execute a stall recovery in accordance with procedures set forth in the Flight Manual. |
| AP.IV.E.S6 | Configure the aircraft as recommended by the manufacturer and accelerate to VX or VY. |
| AP.IV.E.S7 | Return to the altitude, heading, aircraft configuration, and airspeed specified by the evaluator. |
| AP.IV.E.S8 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| AP.V.A.K1 | 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. |
| AP.V.A.R1 | Selection of a runway based on aircraft performance and limitations, available distance, surface conditions, lighting, and wind. |
| AP.V.A.R2 | Wake turbulence. |
| AP.V.A.R3 | Abnormal operations, including planning for: |
| AP.V.A.R3a | a. Rejected takeoff |
| AP.V.A.R3b | b. Potential failure of any powerplant(s) in the takeoff/climb phase of flight with the ceiling or visibility below the minimums for an instrument approach at departure airport |
| AP.V.A.R4 | Collision hazards. |
| AP.V.A.R5 | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AP.V.A.R6 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AP.V.A.S1 | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) prior to takeoff in a timely manner. |
| AP.V.A.S2 | Properly set the applicable avionics and flight instruments prior to initiating the takeoff. |
| AP.V.A.S3 | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| AP.V.A.S4 | Verify assigned/correct runway. |
| AP.V.A.S5 | Position the flight controls for the existing wind, if applicable. |
| AP.V.A.S6 | Clear the area, taxi into takeoff position, and align the aircraft on the runway centerline. |
| AP.V.A.S7 | 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. |
| AP.V.A.S8 | Maintain centerline and proper flight control inputs during the takeoff roll. |
| AP.V.A.S9 | Confirm takeoff power, powerplant and flight instrument indications for the aircraft or per the operator's procedures. |
| AP.V.A.S10 | Lift off or depart at the recommended airspeed, establish the desired pitch attitude, and accelerate to the desired airspeed/V-speed. |
| AP.V.A.S11 | Transition smoothly from visual meteorological conditions (VMC) to actual or simulated instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). |
| AP.V.A.S12 | Maintain desired heading ±5° and desired airspeeds ±5 knots. |
| AP.V.A.S13 | Comply with air traffic control (ATC) clearances and instructions issued by ATC or the evaluator, as appropriate. |
| AP.V.A.S14 | Complete appropriate after takeoff checklist(s) in a timely manner. |
| AP.V.A.S15 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| AP.V.B.K1 | 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. |
| AP.V.B.K2 | Use of a Flight Management System (FMS) or Global Positioning System (GPS) to follow a DP. |
| AP.V.B.K3 | Pilot/controller responsibilities, communication procedures, and ATC services available to pilots. |
| AP.V.B.K4 | Two-way radio communication failure procedures after takeoff. |
| AP.V.B.K5 | Ground-based and satellite-based navigation systems (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests and regulations, interference, appropriate use of navigation data, signal integrity). |
| AP.V.B.R1 | Following published procedures and required climb gradients or ATC Instructions. |
| AP.V.B.R2 | Limitations of air traffic avoidance equipment and use of see and avoid techniques. |
| AP.V.B.R3 | Automation management. |
| AP.V.B.S1 | Select the appropriate instrument departure procedure. Then select, identify (as necessary), and use the appropriate communication and navigation facilities associated with the procedure. |
| AP.V.B.S2 | Program the FMS prior to departure and set avionics, including flight director and autopilot controls, as appropriate, for the departure, if applicable. |
| AP.V.B.S3 | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner. |
| AP.V.B.S4 | Use current and appropriate navigation publications or databases for the proposed flight. |
| AP.V.B.S5 | 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. |
| AP.V.B.S6 | Intercept all courses, radials, and bearings appropriate to the procedure, route, clearance, or as directed by the evaluator in a timely manner. |
| AP.V.B.S7 | Comply with all applicable charted procedures. |
| AP.V.B.S8 | Maintain the appropriate airspeed ±10 knots, headings ±10°, and altitude ±100 feet, and accurately track a course, radial, or bearing. |
| AP.V.B.S9 | Conduct the departure phase to a point where, in the opinion of the evaluator, the transition to the en route environment is complete. |
| AP.V.C.K1 | Standard Terminal Arrival (STAR) charts, U.S. Terminal Procedures Publications, and IFR En Route High and Low Altitude Charts. |
| AP.V.C.K2 | Use of a Flight Management System (FMS) or GPS to follow a STAR. |
| AP.V.C.K3 | Pilot/controller responsibilities, communication procedures, and ATC services available to pilots. |
| AP.V.C.K4 | Two-way radio communication failure procedures during an arrival. |
| AP.V.C.K5 | Ground-based and satellite-based navigation systems (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests and regulations, interference, appropriate use of navigation data, signal integrity). |
| AP.V.C.R1 | ATC communications and compliance with published procedures. |
| AP.V.C.R2 | Limitations of traffic avoidance equipment. |
| AP.V.C.R3 | Responsibility to use "see and avoid" techniques when possible. |
| AP.V.C.R4 | Automation management. |
| AP.V.C.R5 | ATC instructions that modify an arrival or discontinue/resume the aircraft's lateral or vertical navigation on an arrival. |
| AP.V.C.S1 | In actual or simulated instrument conditions, select, identify (as necessary) and use the appropriate communication and navigation facilities associated with the arrival. |
| AP.V.C.S2 | Set FMS and avionics, including flight director and autopilot controls for the arrival, if applicable. |
| AP.V.C.S3 | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner. |
| AP.V.C.S4 | Use current and appropriate navigation publications or databases for the proposed flight. |
| AP.V.C.S5 | 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. |
| AP.V.C.S6 | Intercept all courses, radials, and bearings appropriate to the procedure, route, clearance, or as directed by the evaluator in a timely manner. |
| AP.V.C.S7 | Comply with all applicable charted procedures. |
| AP.V.C.S8 | Adhere to airspeed restrictions required by regulation, procedure, aircraft limitation, ATC, or the evaluator. |
| AP.V.C.S9 | Establish rates of descent consistent with the route segment, aircraft operating characteristics and safety. |
| AP.V.C.S10 | Maintain the appropriate airspeed/V-speed ±10 knots, heading ±10°, altitude ±100 feet, and accurately track radials, courses, and bearings. |
| AP.V.D.K1 | Procedures and limitations associated with a non-precision approach, including the differences between Localizer Performance (LP) and Lateral Navigation (LNAV) approach guidance. |
| AP.V.D.K2 | Navigation system displays and annunciations, modes of operation, and Required Navigation Performance (RNP) lateral accuracy values associated with an RNAV (GPS) approach. |
| AP.V.D.K3 | Ground-based and satellite-based navigation systems (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests and regulations, interference, appropriate use of navigation data, signal integrity). |
| AP.V.D.K4 | A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts. |
| AP.V.D.R1 | Deviating from the assigned approach procedure. |
| AP.V.D.R2 | Selecting a navigation frequency. |
| AP.V.D.R3 | Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems. |
| AP.V.D.R4 | Aircraft configuration during an approach and missed approach. |
| AP.V.D.R5 | An unstable approach, including excessive descent rates. |
| AP.V.D.R6 | Deteriorating weather conditions on approach. |
| AP.V.D.R7 | Operating below the minimum descent altitude (MDA) without proper visual references. |
| AP.V.D.S1 | Accomplish the non-precision instrument approaches selected by the evaluator. |
| AP.V.D.S2 | Establish two-way communications with air traffic control (ATC) appropriate for the phase of flight or approach segment, and use proper communication phraseology. |
| AP.V.D.S3 | Select, tune, identify, and confirm the operational status of navigation equipment to be used for the approach. |
| AP.V.D.S4 | Comply with all clearances issued by ATC or the evaluator. |
| AP.V.D.S5 | Recognize if any flight instrumentation is inaccurate or inoperative, and take appropriate action. |
| AP.V.D.S6 | Advise ATC or the evaluator if unable to comply with a clearance. |
| AP.V.D.S7 | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner. |
| AP.V.D.S8 | Establish the appropriate aircraft configuration and airspeed considering meteorological and operating conditions. |
| AP.V.D.S9 | Maintain altitude ±100 feet, selected heading ±5°, airspeed ±10 knots, and accurately track radials, courses, and bearings, prior to beginning the final approach segment. |
| AP.V.D.S10 | 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. |
| AP.V.D.S11 | Establish a stabilized descent to the appropriate altitude. |
| AP.V.D.S12 | 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)]. |
| AP.V.D.S13 | Assess if the required visual references are available, and either initiate the missed approach procedure or continue for landing. |
| AP.V.D.S14 | 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. |
| AP.V.E.K1 | Procedures and limitations associated with a precision approach, including determining required descent rates and adjusting minimums in the case of inoperative equipment. |
| AP.V.E.K2 | Navigation system displays, annunciations, and modes of operation. |
| AP.V.E.K3 | Ground-based and satellite-based navigation systems (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests and regulations, interference, appropriate use of navigation data, signal integrity). |
| AP.V.E.K4 | A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts. |
| AP.V.E.R1 | Deviating from the assigned approach procedure. |
| AP.V.E.R2 | Selecting a navigation frequency. |
| AP.V.E.R3 | Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems. |
| AP.V.E.R4 | Aircraft configuration during an approach and missed approach. |
| AP.V.E.R5 | An unstable approach, including excessive descent rates. |
| AP.V.E.R6 | Deteriorating weather conditions on approach. |
| AP.V.E.R7 | Continuing to descend below the Decision Altitude (DA)/Decision Height (DH) when the required visual references are not visible. |
| AP.V.E.S1 | Accomplish the precision instrument approaches selected by the evaluator. |
| AP.V.E.S2 | Establish two-way communications with air traffic control (ATC) appropriate for the phase of flight or approach segment, and use proper communication phraseology. |
| AP.V.E.S3 | Select, tune, identify, and confirm the operational status of navigation equipment to be used for the approach. |
| AP.V.E.S4 | Comply in a timely manner with all clearances, instructions, and procedures. |
| AP.V.E.S5 | Recognize if any flight instrumentation is inaccurate or inoperative, and take appropriate action. |
| AP.V.E.S6 | Advise ATC or the evaluator if unable to comply with a clearance. |
| AP.V.E.S7 | Conduct the approach briefing, coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner. |
| AP.V.E.S8 | Establish the appropriate aircraft configuration and airspeed considering meteorological and operating conditions. |
| AP.V.E.S9 | Maintain altitude ±100 feet, selected heading ±5°, airspeed ±10 knots, and accurately track radials, courses, and bearings, prior to beginning the final approach segment. |
| AP.V.E.S10 | Adjust the published DA/DH and visibility criteria for the aircraft approach category, as appropriate, to account for NOTAMS, inoperative aircraft or navigation equipment, or inoperative visual aids associated with the landing environment. |
| AP.V.E.S11 | 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. |
| AP.V.E.S12 | 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. |
| AP.V.E.S13 | Assess if the required visual references are available, and either initiate the missed approach procedure or continue for landing. |
| AP.V.E.S14 | Use an MFD and other graphical navigation displays, if installed, to monitor position, track wind drift and other parameters to maintain desired flightpath. |
| AP.V.F.K1 | Elements related to the pilot's responsibilities, and the environmental, operational, and meteorological factors that affect landing from a precision approach. |
| AP.V.F.K2 | Approach lighting systems and runway and taxiway signs, markings, and lighting. |
| AP.V.F.K3 | Appropriate landing profiles and aircraft configurations. |
| AP.V.F.R1 | Selection of an approach procedure and runway based on aircraft limitations, available distance, surface conditions, and wind. |
| AP.V.F.R2 | Wake turbulence. |
| AP.V.F.R3 | Missed Approach. |
| AP.V.F.R4 | Collision hazards. |
| AP.V.F.R5 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AP.V.F.R6 | Attempting to land from an unstable approach. |
| AP.V.F.R7 | Flying below the glidepath. |
| AP.V.F.R8 | Transitioning from instrument to visual references for landing. |
| AP.V.F.S1 | Transition at the DA/DH to a visual flight condition, allowing for safe visual maneuvering and a normal landing. |
| AP.V.F.S2 | Adhere to all ATC or evaluator advisories, such as NOTAMs, windshear, wake turbulence, runway surface, and other operational considerations. |
| AP.V.F.S3 | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner. |
| AP.V.F.S4 | Maintain positive aircraft control throughout the landing maneuver. |
| AP.V.F.S5 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| AP.V.F.S6 | Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable. |
| AP.V.G.K1 | Elements related to circling approach procedures and limitations, including approach categories and related airspeed restrictions. |
| AP.V.G.R1 | Prescribed circling approach procedures. |
| AP.V.G.R2 | Executing a circling approach at night or with marginal visibility. |
| AP.V.G.R3 | Losing visual contact with an identifiable part of the airport. |
| AP.V.G.R4 | Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems. |
| AP.V.G.R5 | Management of altitude, airspeed, or distance while circling. |
| AP.V.G.R6 | Collision hazards. |
| AP.V.G.R7 | Executing a missed approach after the MAP while circling. |
| AP.V.G.S1 | Comply with the circling approach procedure considering turbulence, windshear, and the maneuvering capability and approach category of the aircraft. |
| AP.V.G.S2 | Confirm the direction of traffic and adhere to all restrictions and instructions issued by ATC or the evaluator. |
| AP.V.G.S3 | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner. |
| AP.V.G.S4 | 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. |
| AP.V.G.S5 | 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. |
| AP.V.G.S6 | Visually maneuver to a base or downwind leg appropriate for the landing runway and environmental conditions. |
| AP.V.G.S7 | If a missed approach occurs, turn in the appropriate direction using the correct procedure and appropriately configure the aircraft. |
| AP.V.G.S8 | If landing, initiate a stabilized descent. Touch down on the first one-third of the selected runway without excessive maneuvering, without exceeding the normal operating limits of the aircraft, and without exceeding 30° of bank. |
| AP.V.H.K1 | Elements related to missed approach procedures, including reference to standby or backup instruments. |
| AP.V.H.K2 | Limitations associated with standard instrument approaches, including while using an FMS or autopilot, if equipped. |
| AP.V.H.R1 | Deviations from prescribed procedures or ATC instructions. |
| AP.V.H.R2 | Holding, diverting, or electing to fly the approach again. |
| AP.V.H.R3 | Aircraft configuration during an approach and missed approach. |
| AP.V.H.R4 | 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. |
| AP.V.H.R5 | Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems. |
| AP.V.H.S1 | Promptly initiate the missed approach procedure and report it to ATC. |
| AP.V.H.S2 | Apply the appropriate power setting and aircraft configuration for the flight conditions to obtain the desired performance. |
| AP.V.H.S3 | Configure the aircraft, if appropriate, and at a safe altitude, and establish a positive rate of climb and the appropriate airspeed/V-speed, ±5 knots. |
| AP.V.H.S4 | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate procedures and checklist(s) in a timely manner. |
| AP.V.H.S5 | Comply with the published or alternate missed approach procedure. |
| AP.V.H.S6 | Advise ATC or the evaluator if unable to comply with a clearance, restriction, or climb gradient. |
| AP.V.H.S7 | Maintain the heading, course, or bearing ±5°, and altitude(s) ±100 feet during the missed approach procedure where applicable. |
| AP.V.H.S8 | Use an MFD and other graphical navigation displays, if installed, to monitor position and track to help navigate the missed approach. |
| AP.V.H.S9 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| AP.V.H.S10 | Re-engage autopilot, if installed, at appropriate times during the missed approach procedure. |
| AP.V.H.S11 | 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. |
| AP.V.I.K1 | Elements related to holding procedures, including reporting criteria, appropriate speeds, and recommended entry procedures for standard, nonstandard, published, and non-published holding patterns. |
| AP.V.I.K2 | 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. |
| AP.V.I.K3 | When to declare minimum fuel or a fuel-related emergency. |
| AP.V.I.K4 | Use of automation for holding, including autopilot and flight management systems, if equipped. |
| AP.V.I.R1 | Recalculating fuel reserves if assigned an unanticipated expect further clearance (EFC) time. |
| AP.V.I.R2 | Scenarios and circumstances that could result in minimum fuel or the need to declare an emergency. |
| AP.V.I.R3 | Scenarios that could lead to holding, including deteriorating weather at the planned destination. |
| AP.V.I.R4 | Holding entry and wind correction while holding. |
| AP.V.I.R5 | Holding while in icing conditions. |
| AP.V.I.R6 | Automation management. |
| AP.V.I.S1 | Correctly identify instrument navigation aids associated with the assigned hold. |
| AP.V.I.S2 | Use an entry procedure appropriate for a standard, nonstandard, published, or non-published holding pattern. |
| AP.V.I.S3 | Change to the appropriate holding airspeed for the aircraft and holding altitude to cross the holding fix at or below maximum holding airspeed. |
| AP.V.I.S4 | Comply with the holding pattern leg length and other restrictions, if applicable, associated with the holding pattern. |
| AP.V.I.S5 | Comply with ATC reporting requirements. |
| AP.V.I.S6 | Use proper wind correction procedures to maintain the desired pattern and to arrive over the fix as close as possible to a specified time. |
| AP.V.I.S7 | Maintain specified airspeed ±10 knots, altitude ±100 feet, headings ±10°, and accurately track a selected course, radial, or bearing. |
| AP.V.I.S8 | If available, use automation, including autopilot, flight director controls, and navigation displays associated with the assigned hold. |
| AP.V.I.S9 | Update fuel reserve calculations based on EFC times. |
| AP.VI.A.K1 | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach speed and angle. |
| AP.VI.A.K2 | A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts. |
| AP.VI.A.K3 | Use of proper thrust vector angle for transition to landing. |
| AP.VI.A.K4 | Performance data and the height velocity (H/V) diagram. |
| AP.VI.A.R1 | Arrival point selection. |
| AP.VI.A.R2 | Effects of: |
| AP.VI.A.R2a | a. Crosswind |
| AP.VI.A.R2b | b. Windshear |
| AP.VI.A.R2c | c. Tailwind |
| AP.VI.A.R2d | d. Wake turbulence |
| AP.VI.A.R2e | e. Runway/arrival point surface/condition |
| AP.VI.A.R3 | Planning for: |
| AP.VI.A.R3a | a. Rejected landing and go-around |
| AP.VI.A.R3b | b. Powerplant failure during the approach |
| AP.VI.A.R4 | Collision hazards. |
| AP.VI.A.R5 | Distractions and task management, lapse in situational awareness, and identifying the airport surface approach and landing area. |
| AP.VI.A.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| AP.VI.A.S2 | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| AP.VI.A.S3 | Use manufacturer's recommended technique and remain within airspeed range allowed for each configuration change. |
| AP.VI.A.S4 | Consider the wind conditions, landing surface, and obstructions and select a suitable landing point. |
| AP.VI.A.S5 | Maintain proper ground track with crosswind correction, if necessary. |
| AP.VI.A.S6 | Fly a stabilized approach. |
| AP.VI.A.S7 | Execute a timely go-around for any condition that may result in an unsafe approach or landing. |
| AP.VI.A.S8 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| AP.VI.B.K1 | Types of approaches and applicability. |
| AP.VI.B.K2 | Performance data and the height velocity (H/V) diagram. |
| AP.VI.B.K3 | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind and density altitude, on approach and hover performance. |
| AP.VI.B.K4 | Wind correction techniques on approach and hover. |
| AP.VI.B.K5 | Aircraft configurations for the approach and hover. |
| AP.VI.B.K6 | Aircraft performance and limitations. |
| AP.VI.B.R1 | Selection of runway/helipad/touchdown point based on aircraft performance and limitations, available distance, and wind. |
| AP.VI.B.R2 | Effects of: |
| AP.VI.B.R2a | a. Crosswind |
| AP.VI.B.R2b | b. Windshear |
| AP.VI.B.R2c | c. Tailwind |
| AP.VI.B.R2d | d. Wake turbulence |
| AP.VI.B.R2e | e. Vortex ring state (VRS) |
| AP.VI.B.R2f | f. Runway/arrival point surface/condition |
| AP.VI.B.R3 | Situations including: |
| AP.VI.B.R3a | a. Rejected landing and go-around |
| AP.VI.B.R3b | b. Powerplant failure during the approach |
| AP.VI.B.R4 | Collision hazards. |
| AP.VI.B.R5 | Flat light conditions. |
| AP.VI.B.R6 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AP.VI.B.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| AP.VI.B.S2 | Comply with air traffic control (ATC) or evaluator instructions and make radio calls as appropriate. |
| AP.VI.B.S3 | Use the appropriate techniques and aircraft configurations through all stages of the approach. |
| AP.VI.B.S4 | Consider the wind conditions, landing surface, and obstructions and select a suitable hover point. |
| AP.VI.B.S5 | Maintain appropriate ground track with crosswind correction throughout the approach. |
| AP.VI.B.S6 | Fly a stabilized approach. |
| AP.VI.B.S7 | Arrive over the arrival point at a stabilized hover ±2 feet. |
| AP.VI.B.S8 | Execute a timely go-around for any condition that may result in an unsafe approach or landing. |
| AP.VI.B.S9 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| AP.VI.B.S10 | Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable. |
| AP.VI.C.K1 | A stabilized steep approach. |
| AP.VI.C.K2 | Approach techniques and applicability. |
| AP.VI.C.K3 | Performance data and the height velocity (H/V) diagram. |
| AP.VI.C.K4 | Effects of atmospheric conditions on approach and landing performance. |
| AP.VI.C.K5 | Wind correction techniques. |
| AP.VI.C.K6 | Aircraft configuration. |
| AP.VI.C.K7 | Aircraft performance and limitations. |
| AP.VI.C.R1 | Selection of the approach path and landing area. |
| AP.VI.C.R2 | Effects of: |
| AP.VI.C.R2a | a. Crosswind |
| AP.VI.C.R2b | b. Windshear |
| AP.VI.C.R2c | c. Tailwind |
| AP.VI.C.R2d | d. Wake turbulence |
| AP.VI.C.R2e | e. Vortex ring state (VRS) |
| AP.VI.C.R2f | f. Landing point condition |
| AP.VI.C.R3 | Planning for: |
| AP.VI.C.R3a | a. Rejected landing and go-around |
| AP.VI.C.R3b | b. Powerplant failure during the approach |
| AP.VI.C.R4 | Landing in an area or in conditions where a takeoff/climb may not be possible. |
| AP.VI.C.R5 | Degraded Visual Environment (DVE) and flat light conditions. |
| AP.VI.C.R6 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AP.VI.C.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| AP.VI.C.S2 | Position the flight controls, including the thrust vector, for the prevailing environmental conditions. |
| AP.VI.C.S3 | Maintain awareness of aircraft performance, limitations, and relative position throughout the maneuver. |
| AP.VI.C.S4 | Arrive over the touchdown point on the surface ±5 feet from intended landing point or, at the discretion of the evaluator, at a stabilized hover ±5 feet height. |
| AP.VI.C.S5 | Maintain proper ground track with crosswind correction, if necessary. |
| AP.VI.C.S6 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| AP.VI.C.S7 | Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable. |
| AP.VI.D.K1 | H/V diagram, if applicable. |
| AP.VI.D.K2 | Aircraft performance and limitations. |
| AP.VI.D.K3 | Aircraft configuration. |
| AP.VI.D.K4 | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach and landing performance. |
| AP.VI.D.K5 | Wind correction techniques on approach and landing. |
| AP.VI.D.R1 | Situations including: |
| AP.VI.D.R1a | a. Powerplant failure during approach |
| AP.VI.D.R1b | b. Rejected landing |
| AP.VI.D.R2 | Effects of: |
| AP.VI.D.R2a | a. Crosswind |
| AP.VI.D.R2b | b. Windshear |
| AP.VI.D.R2c | c. Tailwind |
| AP.VI.D.R2d | d. Wake turbulence |
| AP.VI.D.R2e | e. Runway surface/condition |
| AP.VI.D.R3 | Collision hazards. |
| AP.VI.D.R4 | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AP.VI.D.R5 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AP.VI.D.S1 | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s), prior to takeoff. |
| AP.VI.D.S2 | Ensure the aircraft is correctly configured for the landing. |
| AP.VI.D.S3 | Comply with air traffic control (ATC) or evaluator instructions and make radio calls as appropriate. |
| AP.VI.D.S4 | Maintain a ground track that ensures the desired traffic pattern flown takes into consideration obstructions and ATC or evaluator instructions. |
| AP.VI.D.S5 | Ensure the aircraft is aligned with the correct/assigned runway or landing surface. |
| AP.VI.D.S6 | Consider the wind conditions, aircraft performance, landing surface, obstructions, and select a suitable touchdown point. |
| AP.VI.D.S7 | Maintain crosswind correction and directional control throughout the approach and landing. |
| AP.VI.D.S8 | Make smooth, timely, and correct control application during round out and touchdown. |
| AP.VI.D.S9 | Touch down at the appropriate speed, aircraft configuration and pitch attitude. |
| AP.VI.D.S10 | On touchdown, maintain proper ground track. |
| AP.VI.D.S11 | After touchdown, reconfigure the aircraft for surface/hover taxi. |
| AP.VI.D.S12 | Execute a timely go-around for any condition that may result in an unsafe approach or landing. |
| AP.VI.D.S13 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| AP.VI.D.S14 | Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable. |
| AP.VI.E.K1 | Situations and considerations on approach that could require a go-around/rejected landing. |
| AP.VI.E.K2 | Effects of atmospheric conditions on a go-around or rejected landing. |
| AP.VI.E.K3 | Aircraft configuration changes and techniques for the go-around. |
| AP.VI.E.K4 | Go-around/rejected landing procedures, the importance of a timely decision, and appropriate airspeeds for the maneuver. |
| AP.VI.E.K5 | Wind correction techniques. |
| AP.VI.E.R1 | Recognition of the need for a go-around/rejected landing. |
| AP.VI.E.R2 | Aircraft performance. |
| AP.VI.E.R3 | Application of power. |
| AP.VI.E.R4 | Aircraft configuration. |
| AP.VI.E.R5 | Collision hazards. |
| AP.VI.E.R6 | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AP.VI.E.R7 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AP.VI.E.S1 | Make a timely decision to go-around/reject the landing. |
| AP.VI.E.S2 | Apply the appropriate power setting for the flight condition and establish an aircraft configuration necessary to obtain the desired performance. |
| AP.VI.E.S3 | Establish a positive rate of climb and the appropriate airspeed ±5 knots. |
| AP.VI.E.S4 | Configure the aircraft, as appropriate. |
| AP.VI.E.S5 | Maintain the ground track, heading, or course appropriate for the conditions, or as specified by ATC or the evaluator. |
| AP.VI.E.S6 | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| AP.VI.E.S7 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| AP.VI.E.S8 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| AP.VI.E.S9 | Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable. |
| AP.VII.A.K1 | Declaring an emergency and selection of a suitable airport or landing location. |
| AP.VII.A.K2 | Situations that would require an emergency descent (e.g., depressurization, smoke, or powerplant fire). |
| AP.VII.A.K3 | Causes of inflight fire or smoke. |
| AP.VII.A.K4 | Aircraft decompression. |
| AP.VII.A.K5 | When an emergency evacuation may be necessary. |
| AP.VII.A.K6 | Actions required if icing conditions exceed the capabilities of the aircraft. |
| AP.VII.A.R1 | Selection of the procedures or checklists to follow in an emergency. |
| AP.VII.A.R2 | Multiple failures or system abnormalities. |
| AP.VII.A.R3 | Altitude, wind, terrain, and obstruction considerations in an emergency. |
| AP.VII.A.R4 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AP.VII.A.S1 | Explain or describe an emergency procedure for a situation(s) presented by the evaluator. |
| AP.VII.A.S2 | Use proper procedures for the emergency situation(s) presented by the evaluator. |
| AP.VII.A.S3 | Fly by reference to standby flight instruments, backup instrumentation, or partial panel, if applicable and appropriate to the situation. |
| AP.VII.A.S4 | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner. |
| AP.VII.A.S5 | Notify/coordinate with air traffic control (ATC) or evaluator instructions as required. |
| AP.VII.A.S6 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| AP.VII.B.K1 | Aircraft performance and limitations, (e.g., height velocity (H/V) diagram information). |
| AP.VII.B.K2 | Factors involved in determining a valid go/no-go decision. |
| AP.VII.B.K3 | Recognition of powerplant(s) failure. |
| AP.VII.B.K4 | Pilot actions required on recognition of powerplant(s) failure, including checklist memory items. |
| AP.VII.B.K5 | Aircraft configuration for landing with powerplant(s) failure. |
| AP.VII.B.K6 | Causes of asymmetric thrust conditions and appropriate responses. |
| AP.VII.B.R1 | Powerplant(s) failure. |
| AP.VII.B.R2 | Identification of powerplant(s) failure conditions. |
| AP.VII.B.R3 | Pilot reaction to powerplant(s) failure conditions. |
| AP.VII.B.R4 | Aircraft configuration. |
| AP.VII.B.S1 | Recognize powerplant failures(s), maintain control, use manufacturer's memory item procedures, and use appropriate emergency procedures. |
| AP.VII.B.S2 | Use flight controls in the proper combination and aircraft configuration as recommended by the manufacturer, or as required to maintain best performance, and trim as required. |
| AP.VII.B.S3 | Maintain the operating powerplant(s) within acceptable operating limits. |
| AP.VII.B.S4 | Land the aircraft, as appropriate to the scenario presented by the evaluator. |
| AP.VII.B.S5 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| AP.VII.B.S6 | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| AP.VII.B.S7 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| AP.VII.C.K1 | The procedures used during a powerplant(s) failure on takeoff, the appropriate reference airspeeds, and the specific pilot actions required. |
| AP.VII.C.K2 | Operational considerations to include: aircraft performance (e.g., sideslip, bank angle, etc.), takeoff warning systems, runway length, surface conditions, density altitude, wake turbulence, environmental conditions, obstructions, and other related factors that could adversely affect safety. |
| AP.VII.C.R1 | Powerplant(s) failure. |
| AP.VII.C.R2 | Reaction to the loss of power from one or more powerplants. |
| AP.VII.C.R3 | Deceleration in a space-limited environment. |
| AP.VII.C.R4 | Windshear. |
| AP.VII.C.R5 | Dividing attention inside and outside the aircraft. |
| AP.VII.C.R6 | Runway incursion. |
| AP.VII.C.R7 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AP.VII.C.R8 | Abnormal operations, including planning for. |
| AP.VII.C.R8a | a. Rejected takeoff |
| AP.VII.C.R8b | b. Powerplant failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight |
| AP.VII.C.R9 | Energy management. |
| AP.VII.C.S1 | Recognize that a powerplant failure has occurred while performing a rolling takeoff. |
| AP.VII.C.S2 | Input the appropriate flight control(s) and configure the aircraft for maximum deceleration. |
| AP.VII.C.S3 | Maintain the operating powerplant(s) within acceptable operating limits. |
| AP.VII.C.S4 | Land the aircraft, as appropriate to the scenario presented by the evaluator. |
| AP.VII.C.S5 | Apply braking as appropriate. |
| AP.VII.C.S6 | Refer to the checklist to ensure that the emergency procedure was followed correctly. |
| AP.VII.C.S7 | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| AP.VII.C.S8 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| AP.VII.D.K1 | Flight characteristics and controllability associated with maneuvering the aircraft with powerplant(s) inoperative, including the importance of drag reduction and appropriate aircraft configuration. |
| AP.VII.D.K2 | Aircraft/powerplant limitations. |
| AP.VII.D.K3 | Powerplant restart procedures and conditions where a restart attempt is appropriate. |
| AP.VII.D.K4 | Causes of asymmetric thrust conditions and appropriate responses. |
| AP.VII.D.R1 | Potential powerplant(s) failure during flight. |
| AP.VII.D.R2 | Following checklist procedures for a powerplant(s) failure or a powerplant(s) restart. |
| AP.VII.D.R3 | Identifying the powerplant(s) that failed. |
| AP.VII.D.R4 | Collision hazards. |
| AP.VII.D.R5 | Aircraft configuration. |
| AP.VII.D.R6 | Factors and situations that could lead to loss of control with an inflight powerplant(s) failure. |
| AP.VII.D.R7 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AP.VII.D.S1 | Recognize and correctly identify powerplant(s) failure, complete memory items (if applicable), and maintain positive aircraft control. |
| AP.VII.D.S2 | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate emergency procedures and checklist(s) for powerplant shutdown. |
| AP.VII.D.S3 | Use flight controls and configure the aircraft in the proper combination as recommended by the manufacturer, or as required, to maintain best performance, and trim as required. |
| AP.VII.D.S4 | Determine the cause for the powerplant(s) failure and if a restart is a viable option. |
| AP.VII.D.S5 | Maintain the operating powerplant(s) within acceptable operating limits. |
| AP.VII.D.S6 | Maintain the airspeed ±10 knots, the specified heading ±10°, and altitude ±100 feet as specified by the evaluator and within the aircraft's capability. |
| AP.VII.D.S7 | Consider a powerplant restart and, if appropriate, demonstrate the powerplant restart procedures in accordance with the manufacturer or operator specified procedures and checklists. |
| AP.VII.D.S8 | Select the nearest suitable airport or landing area. |
| AP.VII.D.S9 | Communicate with air traffic control (ATC) and the evaluator, as appropriate for the situation. |
| AP.VII.D.S10 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| AP.VII.E.K1 | Flight characteristics and controllability associated with maneuvering to a landing with inoperative powerplant(s). |
| AP.VII.E.K2 | Effects of atmospheric conditions on emergency approach and landing. |
| AP.VII.E.K3 | Air traffic control (ATC) services to aircraft in distress. |
| AP.VII.E.K4 | Appropriate approach and landing profiles and aircraft configurations. |
| AP.VII.E.K5 | Causes of asymmetric thrust conditions and appropriate responses. |
| AP.VII.E.K6 | Go-around/rejected landing procedures with a powerplant failure. |
| AP.VII.E.R1 | Planning for a powerplant failure inflight or during an approach. |
| AP.VII.E.R2 | Planning and following a flightpath to the selected landing area. |
| AP.VII.E.R3 | Collision hazards. |
| AP.VII.E.R4 | Flight control input(s). |
| AP.VII.E.R5 | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AP.VII.E.R6 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AP.VII.E.R7 | Performing a go-around/rejected landing with a powerplant failure. |
| AP.VII.E.S1 | Recognize and correctly identify powerplant(s) failure, complete memory items (if applicable), and maintain positive aircraft control. |
| AP.VII.E.S2 | Follow the manufacturer's recommended emergency procedures and complete the appropriate checklist. |
| AP.VII.E.S3 | Use flight controls and configure the aircraft as required to maintain best performance or as recommended by the manufacturer. |
| AP.VII.E.S4 | Maintain the operating powerplant(s) within acceptable operating limits. |
| AP.VII.E.S5 | Communicate with air traffic control (ATC) and the evaluator, as appropriate for the situation. |
| AP.VII.E.S6 | Proceed toward the nearest suitable airport or landing area. |
| AP.VII.E.S7 | 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. |
| AP.VII.E.S8 | Establish the recommended approach and landing configuration and airspeed, ±5 knots, and adjust pitch attitude and power as required to maintain a stabilized approach. |
| AP.VII.E.S9 | Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing. |
| AP.VII.E.S10 | Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete after landing checklists. |
| AP.VII.F.K1 | Flight characteristics and controllability associated with maneuvering to a landing with inoperative powerplant(s). |
| AP.VII.F.K2 | Missed approach considerations with a powerplant failure. |
| AP.VII.F.K3 | How to determine a suitable landing location. |
| AP.VII.F.R1 | Planning for a powerplant failure inflight or during an approach. |
| AP.VII.F.R2 | Collision hazards. |
| AP.VII.F.R3 | Aircraft configuration. |
| AP.VII.F.R4 | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| AP.VII.F.R5 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AP.VII.F.R6 | Landing with a powerplant failure. |
| AP.VII.F.R7 | Missed approach with a powerplant failure. |
| AP.VII.F.R8 | Maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) with a powerplant failure. |
| AP.VII.F.S1 | Recognize and correctly identify powerplant(s) failure, complete memory items (if applicable), and maintain positive aircraft control. |
| AP.VII.F.S2 | Complete the appropriate emergency procedures and checklist(s). |
| AP.VII.F.S3 | Use flight controls in the proper combination as recommended by the manufacturer, or as required to maintain best performance, and trim as required. |
| AP.VII.F.S4 | Maintain the operating powerplant(s) within acceptable operating limits. |
| AP.VII.F.S5 | Notify/coordinate with air traffic control (ATC) or evaluator instructions as required. |
| AP.VII.F.S6 | Proceed toward the nearest suitable landing location. |
| AP.VII.F.S7 | Complete the approach and landing checklists. |
| AP.VII.F.S8 | Establish the appropriate aircraft configuration and airspeed considering meteorological and operating conditions. |
| AP.VII.F.S9 | 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. |
| AP.VII.F.S10 | 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. |
| AP.VII.F.S11 | 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. |
| AP.VII.F.S12 | 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. |
| AP.VII.F.S13 | Maintain a stabilized final approach from the Final Approach Fix (FAF) to DA/DH allowing no more than 1/4-scale deflection (either side of the center position) of the vertical or lateral guidance indications and maintain the desired airspeed ±5 knots. |
| AP.VII.F.S14 | Maintain crosswind correction and directional control throughout the approach and landing or missed approach. |
| AP.VII.F.S15 | Assess if the required visual references are available, and either initiate the missed approach procedure or continue for landing. |
| AP.VII.F.S16 | Make smooth, timely, and correct control application before, during, and after touchdown or during the missed approach. |
| AP.VII.F.S17 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| AP.VII.G.K1 | Prevention of unusual attitudes, including flight causal, physiological, and environmental factors, and system and equipment failures. |
| AP.VII.G.K2 | Procedures for recovery from unusual attitudes in flight. |
| AP.VII.G.K3 | Procedures available to safely regain visual meteorological conditions (VMC) after flight into inadvertent instrument meteorological conditions or unintended instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC)/(UIMC). |
| AP.VII.G.K4 | Appropriate use of automation, if applicable. |
| AP.VII.G.R1 | 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). |
| AP.VII.G.R2 | Assessment of the unusual attitude. |
| AP.VII.G.R3 | Control input errors, inducing undesired aircraft attitudes. |
| AP.VII.G.R4 | Collision hazards. |
| AP.VII.G.R5 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AP.VII.G.R6 | Interpreting flight instruments. |
| AP.VII.G.R7 | Control application solely by reference to instruments. |
| AP.VII.G.R8 | Operating envelope considerations. |
| AP.VII.G.S1 | 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. |
| AP.VII.G.S2 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| AP.VII.H.K1 | Elements of vortex ring state. |
| AP.VII.H.K2 | Effects of wind, weight, temperature, and density altitude. |
| AP.VII.H.K3 | Requirements for the formation of VRS. |
| AP.VII.H.K4 | Aircraft systems that aid the pilot in avoiding VRS, if applicable. |
| AP.VII.H.K5 | Aerodynamics and indications of VRS. |
| AP.VII.H.K6 | Flight scenarios under which VRS can occur. |
| AP.VII.H.K7 | Asymmetric VRS, if applicable. |
| AP.VII.H.K8 | Effective recovery techniques. |
| AP.VII.H.K9 | Control inputs and configuration changes to recover from VRS. |
| AP.VII.H.R1 | Conditions for entering VRS. |
| AP.VII.H.R2 | Pilot recognition and response to VRS. |
| AP.VII.H.R3 | Loss of control. |
| AP.VII.H.R4 | Collision hazards. |
| AP.VII.H.R5 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| AP.VII.H.S1 | [Intentionally left blank]. |
| AP.VIII.A.K1 | Parking, shutdown, securing, and postflight inspection. |
| AP.VIII.A.K2 | Documenting in-flight/postflight discrepancies. |
| AP.VIII.A.R1 | Activities and distractions. |
| AP.VIII.A.R2 | Airport/heliport specific security procedures. |
| AP.VIII.A.R3 | Disembarking passengers safely on the ramp and monitoring passenger movement while on the ramp. |
| AP.VIII.A.S1 | Minimize any hazardous effects of thrust/downwash during hover, if applicable. |
| AP.VIII.A.S2 | Park in an appropriate area, considering the safety of nearby persons and property. |
| AP.VIII.A.S3 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| AP.VIII.A.S4 | Conduct a postflight inspection and document discrepancies and servicing requirements, if any. |
| AP.VIII.A.S5 | Secure the aircraft. |