Private Pilot - Airplane (PAR) ACS Codes
All 1192 Private Pilot - Airplane and their official FAA knowledge-area descriptions. These are the codes printed on your Airman Knowledge Test Report for questions you missed. Upload your report to get just your codes as a printable sheet.
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| Code | Task | FAA knowledge area |
|---|---|---|
| PA.I.A.K1 | Pilot Qualifications | Certification requirements, recent flight experience, and recordkeeping. |
| PA.I.A.K2 | Pilot Qualifications | Privileges and limitations. |
| PA.I.A.K3 | Pilot Qualifications | Medical certificates: class, expiration, privileges, temporary disqualifications. |
| PA.I.A.K4 | Pilot Qualifications | Documents required to exercise private pilot privileges. |
| PA.I.A.K5 | Pilot Qualifications | Part 68 BasicMed privileges and limitations. |
| PA.I.A.R1 | Pilot Qualifications | Proficiency versus currency. |
| PA.I.A.R2 | Pilot Qualifications | Flying unfamiliar aircraft or operating with unfamiliar flight display systems and avionics. |
| PA.I.A.S1 | Pilot Qualifications | Apply requirements to act as pilot-in-command (PIC) under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) in a scenario given by the evaluator. |
| PA.I.B.K1 | Airworthiness Requirements | General airworthiness requirements and compliance for airplanes, including: |
| PA.I.B.K1a | Airworthiness Requirements | a. Location and expiration dates of required aircraft certificates |
| PA.I.B.K1b | Airworthiness Requirements | b. Required inspections and airplane logbook documentation |
| PA.I.B.K1c | Airworthiness Requirements | c. Airworthiness Directives and Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins |
| PA.I.B.K1d | Airworthiness Requirements | d. Purpose and procedure for obtaining a special flight permit |
| PA.I.B.K1e | Airworthiness Requirements | e. Owner/Operator and pilot-in-command responsibilities |
| PA.I.B.K2 | Airworthiness Requirements | Pilot-performed preventive maintenance. |
| PA.I.B.K3 | Airworthiness Requirements | Equipment requirements for day and night VFR flight, including: |
| PA.I.B.K3a | Airworthiness Requirements | a. Flying with inoperative equipment |
| PA.I.B.K3b | Airworthiness Requirements | b. Using an approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL) |
| PA.I.B.K3c | Airworthiness Requirements | c. Kinds of Operation Equipment List (KOEL) |
| PA.I.B.K3d | Airworthiness Requirements | d. Required discrepancy records or placards |
| PA.I.B.K4 | Airworthiness Requirements | Standard and special airworthiness certificates and their associated operational limitations. |
| PA.I.B.R1 | Airworthiness Requirements | Inoperative equipment discovered prior to flight. |
| PA.I.B.S1 | Airworthiness Requirements | Locate and describe airplane airworthiness and registration information. |
| PA.I.B.S2 | Airworthiness Requirements | Determine the airplane is airworthy in the scenario given by the evaluator. |
| PA.I.B.S3 | Airworthiness Requirements | Apply appropriate procedures for operating with inoperative equipment in the scenario given by the evaluator. |
| PA.I.C.K1 | Weather Information | Sources of weather data (e.g., National Weather Service, Flight Service) for flight planning purposes. |
| PA.I.C.K2 | Weather Information | Acceptable weather products and resources required for preflight planning, current and forecast weather for departure, en route, and arrival phases of flight such as: |
| PA.I.C.K2a | Weather Information | a. Airport Observations (METAR and SPECI) and Pilot Observations (PIREP) |
| PA.I.C.K2b | Weather Information | b. Surface Analysis Chart, Ceiling and Visibility Chart (CVA) |
| PA.I.C.K2c | Weather Information | c. Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF) |
| PA.I.C.K2d | Weather Information | d. Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA) |
| PA.I.C.K2e | Weather Information | e. Wind and Temperature Aloft Forecast (FB) |
| PA.I.C.K2f | Weather Information | f. Convective Outlook (AC) |
| PA.I.C.K2g | Weather Information | g. Inflight Aviation Weather Advisories including Airmen's Meteorological Information (AIRMET), Significant Meteorological Information (SIGMET), and Convective SIGMET |
| PA.I.C.K3 | Weather Information | Meteorology applicable to the departure, en route, alternate, and destination under visual flight rules (VFR) in Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC), including expected climate and hazardous conditions such as: |
| PA.I.C.K3a | Weather Information | a. Atmospheric composition and stability |
| PA.I.C.K3b | Weather Information | b. Wind (e.g., windshear, mountain wave, factors affecting wind, etc.) |
| PA.I.C.K3c | Weather Information | c. Temperature and heat exchange |
| PA.I.C.K3d | Weather Information | d. Moisture/precipitation |
| PA.I.C.K3e | Weather Information | e. Weather system formation, including air masses and fronts |
| PA.I.C.K3f | Weather Information | f. Clouds |
| PA.I.C.K3g | Weather Information | g. Turbulence |
| PA.I.C.K3h | Weather Information | h. Thunderstorms and microbursts |
| PA.I.C.K3i | Weather Information | i. Icing and freezing level information |
| PA.I.C.K3j | Weather Information | j. Fog/mist |
| PA.I.C.K3k | Weather Information | k. Frost |
| PA.I.C.K3l | Weather Information | l. Obstructions to visibility (e.g., smoke, haze, volcanic ash, etc.) |
| PA.I.C.K4 | Weather Information | Flight deck instrument displays of digital weather and aeronautical information. |
| PA.I.C.R1 | Weather Information | Making the go/no-go and continue/divert decisions, including: |
| PA.I.C.R1a | Weather Information | a. Circumstances that would make diversion prudent |
| PA.I.C.R1b | Weather Information | b. Personal weather minimums |
| PA.I.C.R1c | Weather Information | c. Hazardous weather conditions, including known or forecast icing or turbulence aloft |
| PA.I.C.R2 | Weather Information | Use and limitations of: |
| PA.I.C.R2a | Weather Information | a. Installed onboard weather equipment |
| PA.I.C.R2b | Weather Information | b. Aviation weather reports and forecasts |
| PA.I.C.R2c | Weather Information | c. Inflight weather resources |
| PA.I.C.S1 | Weather Information | Use available aviation weather resources to obtain an adequate weather briefing. |
| PA.I.C.S2 | Weather Information | Analyze the implications of at least three of the conditions listed in K3a through K3l, using actual weather or weather conditions provided by the evaluator. |
| PA.I.C.S3 | Weather Information | Correlate weather information to make a go/no-go decision. |
| PA.I.D.K1 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Route planning, including consideration of different classes and special use airspace (SUA) and selection of appropriate and available navigation/communication systems and facilities. |
| PA.I.D.K1a | Cross-Country Flight Planning | a. Use of an electronic flight bag (EFB), if used |
| PA.I.D.K2 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Altitude selection accounting for terrain and obstacles, glide distance of airplane, VFR cruising altitudes, and effect of wind. |
| PA.I.D.K3 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Calculating: |
| PA.I.D.K3a | Cross-Country Flight Planning | a. Time, climb and descent rates, course, distance, heading, true airspeed, and groundspeed |
| PA.I.D.K3b | Cross-Country Flight Planning | b. Estimated time of arrival, including conversion to universal coordinated time (UTC) |
| PA.I.D.K3c | Cross-Country Flight Planning | c. Fuel requirements, including reserve |
| PA.I.D.K4 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Elements of a VFR flight plan. |
| PA.I.D.K5 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Procedures for filing, activating, and closing a VFR flight plan. |
| PA.I.D.K6 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Inflight intercept procedures. |
| PA.I.D.R1 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Pilot. |
| PA.I.D.R2 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Aircraft. |
| PA.I.D.R3 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Environment (e.g., weather, airports, airspace, terrain, obstacles). |
| PA.I.D.R4 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | External pressures. |
| PA.I.D.R5 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Limitations of air traffic control (ATC) services. |
| PA.I.D.R6 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Fuel planning. |
| PA.I.D.R7 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Use of an electronic flight bag (EFB), if used. |
| PA.I.D.S1 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Prepare, present, and explain a cross-country flight plan assigned by the evaluator, including a risk analysis based on real-time weather, to the first fuel stop. |
| PA.I.D.S2 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Apply pertinent information from appropriate and current aeronautical charts, Chart Supplements; Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) relative to airport, runway and taxiway closures; and other flight publications. |
| PA.I.D.S3 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Create a navigation plan and simulate filing a VFR flight plan. |
| PA.I.D.S4 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Recalculate fuel reserves based on a scenario provided by the evaluator. |
| PA.I.D.S5 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Use an electronic flight bag (EFB), if applicable. |
| PA.I.E.K1 | National Airspace System | Airspace classes and associated requirements and limitations. |
| PA.I.E.K2 | National Airspace System | Chart symbols. |
| PA.I.E.K3 | National Airspace System | Special use airspace (SUA), special flight rules areas (SFRA), temporary flight restrictions (TFR), and other airspace areas. |
| PA.I.E.K4 | National Airspace System | Special visual flight rules (VFR) requirements. |
| PA.I.E.R1 | National Airspace System | Various classes and types of airspace. |
| PA.I.E.S1 | National Airspace System | Identify and comply with the requirements for basic VFR weather minimums and flying in particular classes of airspace. |
| PA.I.E.S2 | National Airspace System | Correctly identify airspace and operate in accordance with associated communication and equipment requirements. |
| PA.I.E.S3 | National Airspace System | Identify the requirements for operating in SUA or within a TFR. Identify and comply with special air traffic rules (SATR) and SFRA operations, if applicable. |
| PA.I.F.K1 | Performance and Limitations | Elements related to performance and limitations by explaining the use of charts, tables, and data to determine performance. |
| PA.I.F.K2 | Performance and Limitations | Factors affecting performance, including: |
| PA.I.F.K2a | Performance and Limitations | a. Atmospheric conditions |
| PA.I.F.K2b | Performance and Limitations | b. Pilot technique |
| PA.I.F.K2c | Performance and Limitations | c. Airplane configuration |
| PA.I.F.K2d | Performance and Limitations | d. Airport environment |
| PA.I.F.K2e | Performance and Limitations | e. Loading [e.g., center of gravity (CG)] |
| PA.I.F.K2f | Performance and Limitations | f. Weight and balance |
| PA.I.F.K3 | Performance and Limitations | Aerodynamics. |
| PA.I.F.R1 | Performance and Limitations | Use of performance charts, tables, and data. |
| PA.I.F.R2 | Performance and Limitations | Airplane limitations. |
| PA.I.F.R3 | Performance and Limitations | Possible differences between calculated performance and actual performance. |
| PA.I.F.S1 | Performance and Limitations | Compute the weight and balance, correct out-of-CG loading errors and determine if the weight and balance remains within limits during all phases of flight. |
| PA.I.F.S2 | Performance and Limitations | Use the appropriate airplane performance charts, tables, and data. |
| PA.I.G.K1 | Operation of Systems | Airplane systems, including: |
| PA.I.G.K1a | Operation of Systems | a. Primary flight controls |
| PA.I.G.K1b | Operation of Systems | b. Secondary flight controls |
| PA.I.G.K1c | Operation of Systems | c. Powerplant and propeller |
| PA.I.G.K1d | Operation of Systems | d. Landing gear |
| PA.I.G.K1e | Operation of Systems | e. Fuel, oil, and hydraulic |
| PA.I.G.K1f | Operation of Systems | f. Electrical |
| PA.I.G.K1g | Operation of Systems | g. Avionics |
| PA.I.G.K1h | Operation of Systems | h. Pitot-static, vacuum/pressure, and associated flight instruments |
| PA.I.G.K1i | Operation of Systems | i. Environmental |
| PA.I.G.K1j | Operation of Systems | j. Deicing and anti-icing |
| PA.I.G.K1k | Operation of Systems | k. Water rudders (ASES, AMES) |
| PA.I.G.K1l | Operation of Systems | l. Oxygen system |
| PA.I.G.K2 | Operation of Systems | Indications of and procedures for managing system abnormalities or failures. |
| PA.I.G.R1 | Operation of Systems | Detection of system malfunctions or failures. |
| PA.I.G.R2 | Operation of Systems | Management of a system failure. |
| PA.I.G.R3 | Operation of Systems | Monitoring and management of automated systems. |
| PA.I.G.S1 | Operation of Systems | Operate at least three of the systems listed in K1a through K1l appropriately. |
| PA.I.G.S2 | Operation of Systems | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.I.H.K1 | Human Factors | Symptoms, recognition, causes, effects, and corrective actions associated with aeromedical and physiological issues, including: |
| PA.I.H.K1a | Human Factors | a. Hypoxia |
| PA.I.H.K1b | Human Factors | b. Hyperventilation |
| PA.I.H.K1c | Human Factors | c. Middle ear and sinus problems |
| PA.I.H.K1d | Human Factors | d. Spatial disorientation |
| PA.I.H.K1e | Human Factors | e. Motion sickness |
| PA.I.H.K1f | Human Factors | f. Carbon monoxide poisoning |
| PA.I.H.K1g | Human Factors | g. Stress |
| PA.I.H.K1h | Human Factors | h. Fatigue |
| PA.I.H.K1i | Human Factors | i. Dehydration and nutrition |
| PA.I.H.K1j | Human Factors | j. Hypothermia |
| PA.I.H.K1k | Human Factors | k. Optical illusions |
| PA.I.H.K1l | Human Factors | l. Dissolved nitrogen in the bloodstream after scuba dives |
| PA.I.H.K2 | Human Factors | Regulations regarding use of alcohol and drugs. |
| PA.I.H.K3 | Human Factors | Effects of alcohol, drugs, and over-the-counter medications. |
| PA.I.H.K4 | Human Factors | Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) to include using Crew Resource Management (CRM) or Single- Pilot Resource Management (SRM), as appropriate. |
| PA.I.H.R1 | Human Factors | Aeromedical and physiological issues. |
| PA.I.H.R2 | Human Factors | Hazardous attitudes. |
| PA.I.H.R3 | Human Factors | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.I.H.R4 | Human Factors | Confirmation and expectation bias. |
| PA.I.H.S1 | Human Factors | Associate the symptoms and effects for at least three of the conditions listed in K1a through K1l with the cause(s) and corrective action(s). |
| PA.I.H.S2 | Human Factors | Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, for actual flight or a scenario given by the evaluator. |
| PA.I.I.K1 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | The characteristics of a water surface as affected by features, such as: |
| PA.I.I.K1a | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | a. Size and location |
| PA.I.I.K1b | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | b. Protected and unprotected areas |
| PA.I.I.K1c | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | c. Surface wind |
| PA.I.I.K1d | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | d. Direction and strength of water current |
| PA.I.I.K1e | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | e. Floating and partially submerged debris |
| PA.I.I.K1f | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | f. Sandbars, islands, and shoals |
| PA.I.I.K1g | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | g. Vessel traffic and wakes |
| PA.I.I.K1h | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | h. Other characteristics specific to the area |
| PA.I.I.K1i | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | i. Direction and height of waves |
| PA.I.I.K2 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Float and hull construction, and its effect on seaplane performance. |
| PA.I.I.K3 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Causes of porpoising and skipping, and the pilot action needed to prevent or correct these occurrences. |
| PA.I.I.K4 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | How to locate and identify seaplane bases on charts or in directories. |
| PA.I.I.K5 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Operating restrictions at various bases. |
| PA.I.I.K6 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Right-of-way, steering, and sailing rules pertinent to seaplane operation. |
| PA.I.I.K7 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Marine navigation aids, such as buoys, beacons, lights, sound signals, and range markers. |
| PA.I.I.K8 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Naval vessel protection zones. |
| PA.I.I.K9 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | No wake zones. |
| PA.I.I.R1 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Local conditions. |
| PA.I.I.R2 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Impact of marine traffic. |
| PA.I.I.R3 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Right-of-way and sailing rules pertinent to seaplane operations. |
| PA.I.I.R4 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Limited services and assistance available at seaplane bases. |
| PA.I.I.S1 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Assess the water surface characteristics for the proposed flight. |
| PA.I.I.S2 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Identify restrictions at local seaplane bases. |
| PA.I.I.S3 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Identify marine navigation aids. |
| PA.I.I.S4 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Describe correct right-of-way, steering, and sailing operations. |
| PA.I.I.S5 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Explain how float and hull construction can affect seaplane performance. |
| PA.I.I.S6 | Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine | Describe how to correct for porpoising and skipping. |
| PA.II.A.K1 | Preflight Assessment | Pilot self-assessment. |
| PA.II.A.K2 | Preflight Assessment | Determining that the airplane to be used is appropriate and airworthy. |
| PA.II.A.K3 | Preflight Assessment | Airplane preflight inspection, including: |
| PA.II.A.K3a | Preflight Assessment | a. Which items should be inspected |
| PA.II.A.K3b | Preflight Assessment | b. The reasons for checking each item |
| PA.II.A.K3c | Preflight Assessment | c. How to detect possible defects |
| PA.II.A.K3d | Preflight Assessment | d. The associated regulations |
| PA.II.A.K4 | Preflight Assessment | Environmental factors, including weather, terrain, route selection, and obstructions. |
| PA.II.A.R1 | Preflight Assessment | Pilot. |
| PA.II.A.R2 | Preflight Assessment | Aircraft. |
| PA.II.A.R3 | Preflight Assessment | Environment (e.g., weather, airports, airspace, terrain, obstacles). |
| PA.II.A.R4 | Preflight Assessment | External pressures. |
| PA.II.A.R5 | Preflight Assessment | Aviation security concerns. |
| PA.II.A.S1 | Preflight Assessment | Inspect the airplane with reference to an appropriate checklist. |
| PA.II.A.S2 | Preflight Assessment | Verify the airplane is in condition for safe flight and conforms to its type design. |
| PA.II.A.S3 | Preflight Assessment | Perform self-assessment. |
| PA.II.A.S4 | Preflight Assessment | Continue to assess the environment for safe flight. |
| PA.II.B.K1 | Flight Deck Management | Passenger briefing requirements, including operation and required use of safety restraint systems. |
| PA.II.B.K2 | Flight Deck Management | Use of appropriate checklists. |
| PA.II.B.K3 | Flight Deck Management | Requirements for current and appropriate navigation data. |
| PA.II.B.K4 | Flight Deck Management | Securing items and cargo. |
| PA.II.B.R1 | Flight Deck Management | Use of systems or equipment, including automation and portable electronic devices. |
| PA.II.B.R2 | Flight Deck Management | Inoperative equipment. |
| PA.II.B.R3 | Flight Deck Management | Passenger distractions. |
| PA.II.B.S1 | Flight Deck Management | Secure all items in the aircraft. |
| PA.II.B.S2 | Flight Deck Management | Conduct an appropriate passenger briefing, including identifying the pilot-in-command (PIC), use of safety belts, shoulder harnesses, doors, passenger conduct, sterile aircraft, propeller blade avoidance, and emergency procedures. |
| PA.II.B.S3 | Flight Deck Management | Properly program and manage the aircraft's automation, as applicable. |
| PA.II.B.S4 | Flight Deck Management | Appropriately manage risks by utilizing ADM, including SRM/CRM. |
| PA.II.C.K1 | Engine Starting | Starting under various conditions. |
| PA.II.C.K2 | Engine Starting | Starting the engine(s) by use of external power. |
| PA.II.C.K3 | Engine Starting | Limitations associated with starting. |
| PA.II.C.K4 | Engine Starting | Conditions leading to and procedures for an aborted start. |
| PA.II.C.R1 | Engine Starting | Propeller safety. |
| PA.II.C.S1 | Engine Starting | Position the airplane properly considering structures, other aircraft, wind, and the safety of nearby persons and property. |
| PA.II.C.S2 | Engine Starting | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.II.D.K1 | Taxiing | Current airport aeronautical references and information resources such as the Chart Supplement, airport diagram, and Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs). |
| PA.II.D.K2 | Taxiing | Taxi instructions/clearances. |
| PA.II.D.K3 | Taxiing | Airport markings, signs, and lights. |
| PA.II.D.K4 | Taxiing | Visual indicators for wind. |
| PA.II.D.K5 | Taxiing | Aircraft lighting, as appropriate. |
| PA.II.D.K6 | Taxiing | Procedures for: |
| PA.II.D.K6a | Taxiing | a. Appropriate flight deck activities prior to taxi, including route planning and identifying the location of Hot Spots |
| PA.II.D.K6b | Taxiing | b. Radio communications at towered and nontowered airports |
| PA.II.D.K6c | Taxiing | c. Entering or crossing runways |
| PA.II.D.K6d | Taxiing | d. Night taxi operations |
| PA.II.D.K6e | Taxiing | e. Low visibility taxi operations |
| PA.II.D.R1 | Taxiing | Activities and distractions. |
| PA.II.D.R2 | Taxiing | Confirmation or expectation bias as related to taxi instructions. |
| PA.II.D.R3 | Taxiing | A taxi route or departure runway change. |
| PA.II.D.R4 | Taxiing | Runway incursion. |
| PA.II.D.S1 | Taxiing | Receive and correctly read back clearances/instructions, if applicable. |
| PA.II.D.S2 | Taxiing | Use an airport diagram or taxi chart during taxi, if published, and maintain situational awareness. |
| PA.II.D.S3 | Taxiing | Position the flight controls for the existing wind, if applicable. |
| PA.II.D.S4 | Taxiing | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.II.D.S5 | Taxiing | Perform a brake check immediately after the airplane begins moving. |
| PA.II.D.S6 | Taxiing | Maintain positive control of the airplane during ground operations by controlling direction and speed without excessive use of brakes. |
| PA.II.D.S7 | Taxiing | Comply with airport/taxiway markings, signals, and air traffic control (ATC) clearances and instructions. |
| PA.II.D.S8 | Taxiing | Position the airplane properly relative to hold lines. |
| PA.II.E.K1 | Taxiing and Sailing | Airport information resources, including Chart Supplements, airport diagram, and appropriate references. |
| PA.II.E.K2 | Taxiing and Sailing | Taxi instructions/clearances. |
| PA.II.E.K3 | Taxiing and Sailing | Airport/seaplane base markings, signs, and lights. |
| PA.II.E.K4 | Taxiing and Sailing | Visual indicators for wind. |
| PA.II.E.K5 | Taxiing and Sailing | Airplane lighting. |
| PA.II.E.K6 | Taxiing and Sailing | Procedures for: |
| PA.II.E.K6a | Taxiing and Sailing | a. Appropriate flight deck activities during taxiing or sailing |
| PA.II.E.K6b | Taxiing and Sailing | b. Radio communications at towered and nontowered seaplane bases |
| PA.II.E.R1 | Taxiing and Sailing | Activities and distractions. |
| PA.II.E.R2 | Taxiing and Sailing | Porpoising and skipping. |
| PA.II.E.R3 | Taxiing and Sailing | Low visibility taxi and sailing operations. |
| PA.II.E.R4 | Taxiing and Sailing | Other aircraft, vessels, and hazards. |
| PA.II.E.R5 | Taxiing and Sailing | Confirmation or expectation bias as related to taxi instructions. |
| PA.II.E.S1 | Taxiing and Sailing | Receive and correctly read back clearances/instructions, if applicable. |
| PA.II.E.S2 | Taxiing and Sailing | Use an appropriate airport diagram or taxi chart, if published. |
| PA.II.E.S3 | Taxiing and Sailing | Comply with seaplane base/airport/taxiway markings, signals, and signs. |
| PA.II.E.S4 | Taxiing and Sailing | Depart the dock/mooring buoy or beach/ramp in a safe manner, considering wind, current, traffic, and hazards. |
| PA.II.E.S5 | Taxiing and Sailing | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.II.E.S6 | Taxiing and Sailing | Position the flight controls, flaps, doors, water rudders, and power correctly for the existing conditions to follow the desired course while sailing and to prevent or correct for porpoising and skipping during step taxi. |
| PA.II.E.S7 | Taxiing and Sailing | Exhibit procedures for steering and maneuvering while maintaining proper situational awareness and desired orientation, path, and position while taxiing using idle, plow, or step taxi technique, as appropriate. |
| PA.II.E.S8 | Taxiing and Sailing | Plan and follow the most favorable taxi or sailing course for current conditions. |
| PA.II.E.S9 | Taxiing and Sailing | Abide by right-of-way rules, maintain positive airplane control, proper speed, and separation between other aircraft, vessels, and persons. |
| PA.II.E.S10 | Taxiing and Sailing | Comply with applicable taxi elements in Task D if the practical test is conducted in an amphibious airplane. |
| PA.II.F.K1 | Before Takeoff Check | Purpose of before takeoff checklist items, including: |
| PA.II.F.K1a | Before Takeoff Check | a. Reasons for checking each item |
| PA.II.F.K1b | Before Takeoff Check | b. Detecting malfunctions |
| PA.II.F.K1c | Before Takeoff Check | c. Ensuring the aircraft is in safe operating condition as recommended by the manufacturer |
| PA.II.F.R1 | Before Takeoff Check | Division of attention while conducting before takeoff checks. |
| PA.II.F.R2 | Before Takeoff Check | Unexpected runway changes by air traffic control (ATC). |
| PA.II.F.R3 | Before Takeoff Check | Wake turbulence. |
| PA.II.F.R4 | Before Takeoff Check | Potential powerplant failure during takeoff or other malfunction considering operational factors such as airplane characteristics, runway/takeoff path length, surface conditions, environmental conditions, and obstructions. |
| PA.II.F.S1 | Before Takeoff Check | Review takeoff performance. |
| PA.II.F.S2 | Before Takeoff Check | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.II.F.S3 | Before Takeoff Check | Position the airplane appropriately considering wind direction and the presence of any aircraft, vessels, or buildings as applicable. |
| PA.II.F.S4 | Before Takeoff Check | Divide attention inside and outside the flight deck. |
| PA.II.F.S5 | Before Takeoff Check | Verify that engine parameters and airplane configuration are suitable. |
| PA.III.A.K1 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | How to obtain appropriate radio frequencies. |
| PA.III.A.K2 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | Proper radio communication procedures and air traffic control (ATC) phraseology. |
| PA.III.A.K3 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | ATC light signal recognition. |
| PA.III.A.K4 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | Appropriate use of transponder(s). |
| PA.III.A.K5 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | Lost communication procedures. |
| PA.III.A.K6 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | Equipment issues that could cause loss of communication. |
| PA.III.A.K7 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | Radar assistance. |
| PA.III.A.K8 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) accident/incident reporting. |
| PA.III.A.K9 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | Runway Status Lighting Systems. |
| PA.III.A.R1 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | Communication. |
| PA.III.A.R2 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | Deciding if and when to declare an emergency. |
| PA.III.A.R3 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | [Archived] |
| PA.III.A.R4 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | Use of non-standard phraseology. |
| PA.III.A.S1 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | Select and activate appropriate frequencies. |
| PA.III.A.S2 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | Transmit using standard phraseology and procedures as specified in the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) and Pilot/Controller Glossary. |
| PA.III.A.S3 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | Acknowledge radio communications and comply with ATC instructions or as directed by the evaluator. |
| PA.III.B.K1 | Traffic Patterns | Towered and nontowered airport operations. |
| PA.III.B.K2 | Traffic Patterns | Traffic pattern selection for the current conditions. |
| PA.III.B.K3 | Traffic Patterns | Right-of-way rules. |
| PA.III.B.K4 | Traffic Patterns | Use of automated weather and airport information. |
| PA.III.B.R1 | Traffic Patterns | Collision hazards. |
| PA.III.B.R2 | Traffic Patterns | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.III.B.R3 | Traffic Patterns | Windshear and wake turbulence. |
| PA.III.B.S1 | Traffic Patterns | Identify and interpret airport/seaplane base runways, taxiways, markings, signs, and lighting. |
| PA.III.B.S2 | Traffic Patterns | Comply with recommended traffic pattern procedures. |
| PA.III.B.S3 | Traffic Patterns | Correct for wind drift to maintain the proper ground track. |
| PA.III.B.S4 | Traffic Patterns | Maintain orientation with the runway/landing area in use. |
| PA.III.B.S5 | Traffic Patterns | Maintain traffic pattern altitude, ±100 feet, and the appropriate airspeed, ±10 knots. |
| PA.III.B.S6 | Traffic Patterns | Maintain situational awareness and proper spacing from other aircraft in the traffic pattern. |
| PA.IV.A.K1 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance. |
| PA.IV.A.K2 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Best angle of climb speed (VX) and best rate of climb speed (VY). |
| PA.IV.A.K3 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Appropriate airplane configuration. |
| PA.IV.A.R1 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Selection of runway or takeoff path based on aircraft performance and limitations, available distance, and wind. |
| PA.IV.A.R2 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Effects of: |
| PA.IV.A.R2a | Normal Takeoff and Climb | a. Crosswind |
| PA.IV.A.R2b | Normal Takeoff and Climb | b. Windshear |
| PA.IV.A.R2c | Normal Takeoff and Climb | c. Tailwind |
| PA.IV.A.R2d | Normal Takeoff and Climb | d. Wake turbulence |
| PA.IV.A.R2e | Normal Takeoff and Climb | e. Takeoff surface/condition |
| PA.IV.A.R3 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Abnormal operations, including planning for: |
| PA.IV.A.R3a | Normal Takeoff and Climb | a. Rejected takeoff |
| PA.IV.A.R3b | Normal Takeoff and Climb | b. Potential engine failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight |
| PA.IV.A.R4 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Collision hazards. |
| PA.IV.A.R5 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| PA.IV.A.R6 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.IV.A.R7 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Runway incursion. |
| PA.IV.A.S1 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.IV.A.S2 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| PA.IV.A.S3 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Verify assigned/correct runway or takeoff path. |
| PA.IV.A.S4 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Determine wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators. |
| PA.IV.A.S5 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Position the flight controls for the existing wind, if applicable. |
| PA.IV.A.S6 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Clear the area, taxi into takeoff position, and align the airplane on the runway centerline (ASEL, AMEL) or takeoff path (ASES, AMES). |
| PA.IV.A.S6a | Normal Takeoff and Climb | a. Retract the water rudders, as appropriate (ASES, AMES) |
| PA.IV.A.S7 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Advance the throttle smoothly to takeoff power and confirm proper engine and flight instrument indications prior to rotation. |
| PA.IV.A.S7a | Normal Takeoff and Climb | a. Establish and maintain the most efficient planing/lift-off attitude, and correct for porpoising or skipping (ASES, AMES) |
| PA.IV.A.S8 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Avoid excessive water spray on the propeller(s) (ASES, AMES). |
| PA.IV.A.S9 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Rotate and lift off at the recommended airspeed and accelerate to VY. |
| PA.IV.A.S10 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | [Archived] |
| PA.IV.A.S11 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Establish a pitch attitude to maintain the manufacturer's recommended speed or VY, +10/-5 knots. |
| PA.IV.A.S12 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Configure the airplane in accordance with manufacturer's guidance. |
| PA.IV.A.S13 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Maintain VY +10/-5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude. |
| PA.IV.A.S14 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Maintain directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout takeoff and climb. |
| PA.IV.A.S15 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Comply with noise abatement procedures, as applicable. |
| PA.IV.B.K1 | Normal Approach and Landing | A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts. |
| PA.IV.B.K2 | Normal Approach and Landing | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach and landing performance. |
| PA.IV.B.K3 | Normal Approach and Landing | Wind correction techniques on approach and landing. |
| PA.IV.B.R1 | Normal Approach and Landing | Selection of runway/landing surface, approach path, and touchdown area based on pilot capability, aircraft performance and limitations, available distance, and wind. |
| PA.IV.B.R2 | Normal Approach and Landing | Effects of: |
| PA.IV.B.R2a | Normal Approach and Landing | a. Crosswind |
| PA.IV.B.R2b | Normal Approach and Landing | b. Windshear |
| PA.IV.B.R2c | Normal Approach and Landing | c. Tailwind |
| PA.IV.B.R2d | Normal Approach and Landing | d. Wake turbulence |
| PA.IV.B.R2e | Normal Approach and Landing | e. Landing surface/condition |
| PA.IV.B.R3 | Normal Approach and Landing | Planning for: |
| PA.IV.B.R3a | Normal Approach and Landing | a. Rejected landing and go-around |
| PA.IV.B.R3b | Normal Approach and Landing | b. Land and hold short operations (LAHSO) |
| PA.IV.B.R4 | Normal Approach and Landing | Collision hazards. |
| PA.IV.B.R5 | Normal Approach and Landing | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| PA.IV.B.R6 | Normal Approach and Landing | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.IV.B.S1 | Normal Approach and Landing | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.IV.B.S2 | Normal Approach and Landing | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| PA.IV.B.S3 | Normal Approach and Landing | Ensure the airplane is aligned with the correct/assigned runway or landing surface. |
| PA.IV.B.S4 | Normal Approach and Landing | Scan the runway or landing surface and adjoining area for traffic and obstructions. |
| PA.IV.B.S5 | Normal Approach and Landing | Select and aim for a suitable touchdown point considering the wind conditions, landing surface, and obstructions. |
| PA.IV.B.S6 | Normal Approach and Landing | Establish the recommended approach and landing configuration, airspeed, and trim, and adjust pitch attitude and power as required to maintain a stabilized approach. |
| PA.IV.B.S7 | Normal Approach and Landing | Maintain manufacturer's published approach airspeed or in its absence not more than 1.3 times the stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed in the landing configuration (VSO), +10/-5 knots with gust factor applied. |
| PA.IV.B.S8 | Normal Approach and Landing | Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing. |
| PA.IV.B.S9 | Normal Approach and Landing | Make smooth, timely, and correct control application during round out and touchdown. |
| PA.IV.B.S10 | Normal Approach and Landing | Touch down at a proper pitch attitude, within 400 feet beyond or on the specified point, with no side drift, and with the airplane's longitudinal axis aligned with and over the runway center/landing path. |
| PA.IV.B.S11 | Normal Approach and Landing | Execute a timely go-around if the approach cannot be made within the tolerances specified above or for any other condition that may result in an unsafe approach or landing. |
| PA.IV.B.S12 | Normal Approach and Landing | Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable. |
| PA.IV.C.K1 | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance. |
| PA.IV.C.K2 | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | Best angle of climb speed (VX) and best rate of climb speed (VY). |
| PA.IV.C.K3 | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | Appropriate airplane configuration. |
| PA.IV.C.K4 | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | Ground effect. |
| PA.IV.C.K5 | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | Importance of weight transfer from wheels to wings. |
| PA.IV.C.K6 | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | Left turning tendencies. |
| PA.IV.C.R1 | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | Selection of runway based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind. |
| PA.IV.C.R2 | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | Effects of: |
| PA.IV.C.R2a | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | a. Crosswind |
| PA.IV.C.R2b | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | b. Windshear |
| PA.IV.C.R2c | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | c. Tailwind |
| PA.IV.C.R2d | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | d. Wake turbulence |
| PA.IV.C.R2e | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | e. Takeoff surface/condition |
| PA.IV.C.R3 | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | Abnormal operations, including planning for: |
| PA.IV.C.R3a | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | a. Rejected takeoff |
| PA.IV.C.R3b | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | b. Potential engine failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight |
| PA.IV.C.R4 | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | Collision hazards. |
| PA.IV.C.R5 | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| PA.IV.C.R6 | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.IV.C.S1 | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.IV.C.S2 | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| PA.IV.C.S3 | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | Verify assigned/correct runway. |
| PA.IV.C.S4 | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | Determine wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators. |
| PA.IV.C.S5 | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | Position the flight controls for the existing wind, if applicable. |
| PA.IV.C.S6 | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | Clear the area, maintain necessary flight control inputs, taxi into takeoff position and align the airplane on the runway centerline without stopping, while advancing the throttle smoothly to takeoff power. |
| PA.IV.C.S7 | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | Confirm takeoff power and proper engine and flight instrument indications. |
| PA.IV.C.S8 | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | Establish and maintain a pitch attitude that transfers the weight of the airplane from the wheels to the wings as rapidly as possible. |
| PA.IV.C.S9 | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | Lift off at the lowest possible airspeed and remain in ground effect while accelerating to VX or VY, as appropriate. |
| PA.IV.C.S10 | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | Establish a pitch attitude for VX or VY, as appropriate, and maintain selected airspeed +10/-5 knots during the climb. |
| PA.IV.C.S11 | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | Configure the airplane after a positive rate of climb has been verified or in accordance with airplane manufacturer's instructions. |
| PA.IV.C.S12 | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | Maintain VX or VY, as appropriate, +10/-5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude. |
| PA.IV.C.S13 | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | Maintain directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout takeoff and climb. |
| PA.IV.C.S14 | Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb | Comply with noise abatement procedures, as applicable. |
| PA.IV.D.K1 | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts. |
| PA.IV.D.K2 | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach and landing performance. |
| PA.IV.D.K3 | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | Wind correction techniques on approach and landing. |
| PA.IV.D.R1 | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | Selection of runway based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind. |
| PA.IV.D.R2 | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | Effects of: |
| PA.IV.D.R2a | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | a. Crosswind |
| PA.IV.D.R2b | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | b. Windshear |
| PA.IV.D.R2c | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | c. Tailwind |
| PA.IV.D.R2d | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | d. Wake turbulence |
| PA.IV.D.R2e | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | e. Landing surface/condition |
| PA.IV.D.R3 | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | Planning for: |
| PA.IV.D.R3a | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | a. Rejected landing and go-around |
| PA.IV.D.R3b | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | b. Land and hold short operations (LAHSO) |
| PA.IV.D.R4 | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | Collision hazards. |
| PA.IV.D.R5 | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| PA.IV.D.R6 | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.IV.D.S1 | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.IV.D.S2 | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| PA.IV.D.S3 | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | Ensure the airplane is aligned with the correct/assigned runway. |
| PA.IV.D.S4 | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | Scan the landing runway and adjoining area for traffic and obstructions. |
| PA.IV.D.S5 | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | Select and aim for a suitable touchdown point considering the wind conditions, landing surface, and obstructions. |
| PA.IV.D.S6 | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | Establish the recommended approach and landing configuration, airspeed, and trim, and adjust pitch attitude and power as required to maintain a stabilized approach. |
| PA.IV.D.S7 | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | Maintain manufacturer's published approach airspeed or in its absence not more than 1.3 VSO, +10/-5 knots with gust factor applied. |
| PA.IV.D.S8 | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing. |
| PA.IV.D.S9 | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | Make smooth, timely, and correct control inputs during the round out and touchdown, and, for tricycle gear airplanes, keep the nose wheel off the surface until loss of elevator effectiveness. |
| PA.IV.D.S10 | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | Touch down at a proper pitch attitude with minimum sink rate, no side drift, and with the airplane's longitudinal axis aligned with the center of the runway. |
| PA.IV.D.S11 | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | Maintain elevator as recommended by manufacturer during rollout and exit the "soft" area at a speed that would preclude sinking into the surface. |
| PA.IV.D.S12 | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | Execute a timely go-around if the approach cannot be made within the tolerances specified above or for any other condition that may result in an unsafe approach or landing. |
| PA.IV.D.S13 | Soft-Field Approach and Landing | Maintain proper position of the flight controls and sufficient speed to taxi while on the soft surface. |
| PA.IV.E.K1 | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance. |
| PA.IV.E.K2 | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Best angle of climb speed (VX) and best rate of climb speed (VY). |
| PA.IV.E.K3 | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Appropriate airplane configuration. |
| PA.IV.E.R1 | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Selection of runway based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind. |
| PA.IV.E.R2 | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Effects of: |
| PA.IV.E.R2a | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | a. Crosswind |
| PA.IV.E.R2b | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | b. Windshear |
| PA.IV.E.R2c | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | c. Tailwind |
| PA.IV.E.R2d | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | d. Wake turbulence |
| PA.IV.E.R2e | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | e. Takeoff surface/condition |
| PA.IV.E.R3 | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Abnormal operations, including planning for: |
| PA.IV.E.R3a | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | a. Rejected takeoff |
| PA.IV.E.R3b | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | b. Potential engine failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight |
| PA.IV.E.R4 | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Collision hazards. |
| PA.IV.E.R5 | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| PA.IV.E.R6 | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.IV.E.S1 | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.IV.E.S2 | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| PA.IV.E.S3 | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Verify assigned/correct runway. |
| PA.IV.E.S4 | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Determine wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators. |
| PA.IV.E.S5 | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Position the flight controls for the existing wind, if applicable. |
| PA.IV.E.S6 | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Clear the area, taxi into takeoff position, and align the airplane on the runway centerline utilizing maximum available takeoff area. |
| PA.IV.E.S7 | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Apply brakes while setting engine power to achieve maximum performance. |
| PA.IV.E.S8 | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Confirm takeoff power prior to brake release and verify proper engine and flight instrument indications prior to rotation. |
| PA.IV.E.S9 | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Rotate and lift off at the recommended airspeed and accelerate to the recommended obstacle clearance airspeed or VX, +10/-5 knots. |
| PA.IV.E.S10 | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Establish a pitch attitude to maintain the recommended obstacle clearance airspeed or VX, +10/-5 knots until the obstacle is cleared or until the airplane is 50 feet above the surface. |
| PA.IV.E.S11 | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Establish a pitch attitude for VY and accelerate to VY +10/-5 knots after clearing the obstacle or at 50 feet AGL if simulating an obstacle. |
| PA.IV.E.S12 | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Configure the airplane in accordance with the manufacturer's guidance after a positive rate of climb has been verified. |
| PA.IV.E.S13 | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Maintain VY +10/-5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude. |
| PA.IV.E.S14 | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Maintain directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout takeoff and climb. |
| PA.IV.E.S15 | Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Comply with noise abatement procedures, as applicable. |
| PA.IV.F.K1 | Short-Field Approach and Landing | A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts. |
| PA.IV.F.K2 | Short-Field Approach and Landing | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach and landing performance. |
| PA.IV.F.K3 | Short-Field Approach and Landing | Wind correction techniques on approach and landing. |
| PA.IV.F.R1 | Short-Field Approach and Landing | Selection of runway based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind. |
| PA.IV.F.R2 | Short-Field Approach and Landing | Effects of: |
| PA.IV.F.R2a | Short-Field Approach and Landing | a. Crosswind |
| PA.IV.F.R2b | Short-Field Approach and Landing | b. Windshear |
| PA.IV.F.R2c | Short-Field Approach and Landing | c. Tailwind |
| PA.IV.F.R2d | Short-Field Approach and Landing | d. Wake turbulence |
| PA.IV.F.R2e | Short-Field Approach and Landing | e. Landing surface/condition |
| PA.IV.F.R3 | Short-Field Approach and Landing | Planning for: |
| PA.IV.F.R3a | Short-Field Approach and Landing | a. Rejected landing and go-around |
| PA.IV.F.R3b | Short-Field Approach and Landing | b. Land and hold short operations (LAHSO) |
| PA.IV.F.R4 | Short-Field Approach and Landing | Collision hazards. |
| PA.IV.F.R5 | Short-Field Approach and Landing | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| PA.IV.F.R6 | Short-Field Approach and Landing | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.IV.F.S1 | Short-Field Approach and Landing | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.IV.F.S2 | Short-Field Approach and Landing | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| PA.IV.F.S3 | Short-Field Approach and Landing | Ensure the airplane is aligned with the correct/assigned runway. |
| PA.IV.F.S4 | Short-Field Approach and Landing | Scan the landing runway and adjoining area for traffic and obstructions. |
| PA.IV.F.S5 | Short-Field Approach and Landing | Select and aim for a suitable touchdown point considering the wind conditions, landing surface, and obstructions. |
| PA.IV.F.S6 | Short-Field Approach and Landing | Establish the recommended approach and landing configuration, airspeed, and trim, and adjust pitch attitude and power as required to maintain a stabilized approach. |
| PA.IV.F.S7 | Short-Field Approach and Landing | Maintain manufacturer's published approach airspeed or in its absence not more than 1.3 VSO, +10/-5 knots with gust factor applied. |
| PA.IV.F.S8 | Short-Field Approach and Landing | Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing. |
| PA.IV.F.S9 | Short-Field Approach and Landing | Make smooth, timely, and correct control application before, during, and after touchdown. |
| PA.IV.F.S10 | Short-Field Approach and Landing | Touch down at a proper pitch attitude within 200 feet beyond or on the specified point, threshold markings, or runway numbers, with no side drift, minimum float, and with the airplane's longitudinal axis aligned with and over the runway centerline. |
| PA.IV.F.S11 | Short-Field Approach and Landing | Use manufacturer's recommended procedures for airplane configuration and braking. |
| PA.IV.F.S12 | Short-Field Approach and Landing | Execute a timely go-around if the approach cannot be made within the tolerances specified above or for any other condition that may result in an unsafe approach or landing. |
| PA.IV.F.S13 | Short-Field Approach and Landing | Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable. |
| PA.IV.G.K1 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance. |
| PA.IV.G.K2 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Best angle of climb speed (VX) and best rate of climb speed (VY). |
| PA.IV.G.K3 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Appropriate airplane configuration. |
| PA.IV.G.K4 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Effects of water surface. |
| PA.IV.G.R1 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Selection of takeoff path based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind. |
| PA.IV.G.R2 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Effects of: |
| PA.IV.G.R2a | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | a. Crosswind |
| PA.IV.G.R2b | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | b. Windshear |
| PA.IV.G.R2c | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | c. Tailwind |
| PA.IV.G.R2d | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | d. Wake turbulence |
| PA.IV.G.R2e | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | e. Water surface/condition |
| PA.IV.G.R3 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Abnormal operations, including planning for: |
| PA.IV.G.R3a | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | a. Rejected takeoff |
| PA.IV.G.R3b | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | b. Potential engine failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight |
| PA.IV.G.R4 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Collision hazards. |
| PA.IV.G.R5 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| PA.IV.G.R6 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.IV.G.S1 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.IV.G.S2 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| PA.IV.G.S3 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Verify assigned/correct takeoff path. |
| PA.IV.G.S4 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Determine wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators. |
| PA.IV.G.S5 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Position the flight controls for the existing wind, if applicable. |
| PA.IV.G.S6 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Clear the area, taxi into takeoff position utilizing maximum available takeoff area, and align the airplane on the takeoff path. |
| PA.IV.G.S6a | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | a. Retract the water rudders, as appropriate |
| PA.IV.G.S7 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Advance the throttle smoothly to takeoff power and confirm proper engine and flight instrument indications prior to rotation. |
| PA.IV.G.S8 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Establish a pitch attitude that maintains the most efficient planing/lift-off attitude and correct for porpoising and skipping. |
| PA.IV.G.S9 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Avoid excessive water spray on the propeller(s). |
| PA.IV.G.S10 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Rotate and lift off at the recommended airspeed, and accelerate to the recommended obstacle clearance airspeed or VX. |
| PA.IV.G.S11 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Establish a pitch attitude to maintain the recommended obstacle clearance airspeed or VX, +10/-5 knots until the obstacle is cleared or until the airplane is 50 feet above the surface. |
| PA.IV.G.S12 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Establish a pitch attitude for VY and accelerate to VY +10/-5 knots after clearing the obstacle or at 50 feet AGL if simulating an obstacle. |
| PA.IV.G.S13 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Retract flaps, if extended, after a positive rate of climb has been verified or in accordance with airplane manufacturer's guidance. |
| PA.IV.G.S14 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Maintain VY +10/-5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude. |
| PA.IV.G.S15 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Maintain directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout takeoff and climb. |
| PA.IV.G.S16 | Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb | Comply with noise abatement procedures, as applicable. |
| PA.IV.H.K1 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts. |
| PA.IV.H.K2 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach and landing performance. |
| PA.IV.H.K3 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Wind correction techniques on approach and landing. |
| PA.IV.H.R1 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Selection of approach path and touchdown area based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind. |
| PA.IV.H.R2 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Effects of: |
| PA.IV.H.R2a | Confined Area Approach and Landing | a. Crosswind |
| PA.IV.H.R2b | Confined Area Approach and Landing | b. Windshear |
| PA.IV.H.R2c | Confined Area Approach and Landing | c. Tailwind |
| PA.IV.H.R2d | Confined Area Approach and Landing | d. Wake turbulence |
| PA.IV.H.R2e | Confined Area Approach and Landing | e. Water surface/condition |
| PA.IV.H.R3 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Planning for a go-around and rejected landing. |
| PA.IV.H.R4 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Collision hazards. |
| PA.IV.H.R5 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| PA.IV.H.R6 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.IV.H.S1 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.IV.H.S2 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| PA.IV.H.S3 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Ensure the airplane is aligned for an approach to the correct/assigned landing surface. |
| PA.IV.H.S4 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Scan the landing area for traffic and obstructions. |
| PA.IV.H.S5 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Select and aim for a suitable touchdown point considering the wind conditions, landing surface, and obstructions. |
| PA.IV.H.S6 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Establish the recommended approach and landing configuration, airspeed, and trim, and adjust pitch attitude and power as required to maintain a stabilized approach. |
| PA.IV.H.S7 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Maintain manufacturer's published approach airspeed or in its absence not more than 1.3 VSO, +10/-5 knots with gust factor applied. |
| PA.IV.H.S8 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing. |
| PA.IV.H.S9 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Make smooth, timely, and correct control application before, during, and after touchdown. |
| PA.IV.H.S10 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Contact the water at the recommended airspeed with a proper pitch attitude for the surface conditions. |
| PA.IV.H.S11 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Touch down at a proper pitch attitude, within 200 feet beyond or on the specified point, with no side drift, minimum float, and with the airplane's longitudinal axis aligned with the projected landing path. |
| PA.IV.H.S12 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Execute a timely go-around if the approach cannot be made within the tolerances specified above or for any other condition that may result in an unsafe approach or landing. |
| PA.IV.H.S13 | Confined Area Approach and Landing | Apply elevator control as necessary to stop in the shortest distance consistent with safety. |
| PA.IV.I.K1 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance. |
| PA.IV.I.K2 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Best angle of climb speed (VX) and best rate of climb speed (VY). |
| PA.IV.I.K3 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Appropriate airplane configuration. |
| PA.IV.I.K4 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Appropriate use of glassy water takeoff and climb technique. |
| PA.IV.I.R1 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Selection of takeoff path based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, and available distance. |
| PA.IV.I.R2 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Water surface/condition. |
| PA.IV.I.R3 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Abnormal operations, including planning for: |
| PA.IV.I.R3a | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | a. Rejected takeoff |
| PA.IV.I.R3b | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | b. Potential engine failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight |
| PA.IV.I.R4 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Collision hazards. |
| PA.IV.I.R5 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| PA.IV.I.R6 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.IV.I.R7 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Gear position in an amphibious airplane. |
| PA.IV.I.S1 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.IV.I.S2 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| PA.IV.I.S3 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Position flight controls and configure the aircraft for the existing conditions. |
| PA.IV.I.S4 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Clear the area, select appropriate takeoff path considering surface hazards or vessels and surface conditions: |
| PA.IV.I.S4a | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | a. Retract the water rudders, as appropriate |
| PA.IV.I.S4b | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | b. Advance the throttle smoothly to takeoff power and confirm proper engine and flight instrument indications prior to rotation |
| PA.IV.I.S5 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | [Archived] |
| PA.IV.I.S6 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Establish and maintain an appropriate planing attitude, directional control, and correct for porpoising, skipping, and increase in water drag. |
| PA.IV.I.S7 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Avoid excessive water spray on the propeller(s). |
| PA.IV.I.S8 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Use appropriate techniques to lift seaplane from the water considering surface conditions. |
| PA.IV.I.S9 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Establish proper attitude/airspeed and accelerate to VY +10/-5 knots during the climb. |
| PA.IV.I.S10 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Configure the airplane after a positive rate of climb has been verified or in accordance with airplane manufacturer's instructions. |
| PA.IV.I.S11 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Maintain VY +10/-5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude. |
| PA.IV.I.S12 | Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb | Maintain directional control throughout takeoff and climb. |
| PA.IV.J.K1 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts. |
| PA.IV.J.K2 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach and landing performance. |
| PA.IV.J.K3 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | When and why glassy water techniques are used. |
| PA.IV.J.K4 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | How a glassy water approach and landing is executed. |
| PA.IV.J.R1 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Selection of approach path and touchdown area based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, and available distance. |
| PA.IV.J.R2 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Water surface/condition. |
| PA.IV.J.R3 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Planning for a go-around and rejected landing. |
| PA.IV.J.R4 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Collision hazards. |
| PA.IV.J.R5 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| PA.IV.J.R6 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.IV.J.R7 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Gear position in an amphibious airplane. |
| PA.IV.J.S1 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.IV.J.S2 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| PA.IV.J.S3 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Scan the landing area for traffic and obstructions. |
| PA.IV.J.S4 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Select a proper approach and landing path considering the landing surface, visual attitude references, water depth, and collision hazards. |
| PA.IV.J.S5 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Establish the recommended approach and landing configuration, airspeed, and trim, and adjust pitch attitude and power as required to maintain a stabilized approach. |
| PA.IV.J.S6 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Maintain manufacturer's published approach airspeed or in its absence not more than 1.3 VSO, +10/-5 knots. |
| PA.IV.J.S7 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Make smooth, timely, and correct power and control adjustments to maintain proper pitch attitude and rate of descent to touchdown. |
| PA.IV.J.S8 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Contact the water in a proper pitch attitude, and slow to idle taxi speed. |
| PA.IV.J.S9 | Glassy Water Approach and Landing | Maintain directional control throughout the approach and landing. |
| PA.IV.K.K1 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance. |
| PA.IV.K.K2 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Best angle of climb speed (VX) and best rate of climb speed (VY). |
| PA.IV.K.K3 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Appropriate airplane configuration. |
| PA.IV.K.K4 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Appropriate use of rough water takeoff and climb technique. |
| PA.IV.K.R1 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Selection of takeoff path based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind. |
| PA.IV.K.R2 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Effects of: |
| PA.IV.K.R2a | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | a. Crosswind |
| PA.IV.K.R2b | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | b. Windshear |
| PA.IV.K.R2c | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | c. Tailwind |
| PA.IV.K.R2d | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | d. Wake turbulence |
| PA.IV.K.R2e | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | e. Water surface/condition |
| PA.IV.K.R3 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Abnormal operations, including planning for: |
| PA.IV.K.R3a | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | a. Rejected takeoff |
| PA.IV.K.R3b | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | b. Potential engine failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight |
| PA.IV.K.R4 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Collision hazards. |
| PA.IV.K.R5 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| PA.IV.K.R6 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.IV.K.R7 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Gear position in an amphibious airplane. |
| PA.IV.K.S1 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.IV.K.S2 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| PA.IV.K.S3 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Verify assigned/correct takeoff path. |
| PA.IV.K.S4 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Determine wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators. |
| PA.IV.K.S5 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Position flight controls and configure the airplane for the existing conditions. |
| PA.IV.K.S6 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Clear the area, select an appropriate takeoff path considering wind, swells, surface hazards, or vessels. |
| PA.IV.K.S6a | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | a. Retract the water rudders, as appropriate |
| PA.IV.K.S6b | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | b. Advance the throttle smoothly to takeoff power and confirm proper engine and flight instrument indications prior to rotation |
| PA.IV.K.S7 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | [Archived] |
| PA.IV.K.S8 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Establish and maintain an appropriate planing attitude, directional control, and correct for porpoising, skipping, and increase in water drag. |
| PA.IV.K.S9 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Avoid excessive water spray on the propeller(s). |
| PA.IV.K.S10 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Lift off at minimum airspeed and accelerate to VY +10/- 5 knots before leaving ground effect. |
| PA.IV.K.S11 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Configure the airplane after a positive rate of climb has been verified or in accordance with airplane manufacturer's instructions. |
| PA.IV.K.S12 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Maintain VY +10/-5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude. |
| PA.IV.K.S13 | Rough Water Takeoff and Climb | Maintain directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout takeoff and climb. |
| PA.IV.L.K1 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts. |
| PA.IV.L.K2 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach and landing performance. |
| PA.IV.L.K3 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Wind correction techniques on approach and landing. |
| PA.IV.L.K4 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | When and why rough water techniques are used. |
| PA.IV.L.K5 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | How to perform a proper rough water approach and landing. |
| PA.IV.L.R1 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Selection of approach path and touchdown area based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind. |
| PA.IV.L.R2 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Effects of: |
| PA.IV.L.R2a | Rough Water Approach and Landing | a. Crosswind |
| PA.IV.L.R2b | Rough Water Approach and Landing | b. Windshear |
| PA.IV.L.R2c | Rough Water Approach and Landing | c. Tailwind |
| PA.IV.L.R2d | Rough Water Approach and Landing | d. Wake turbulence |
| PA.IV.L.R2e | Rough Water Approach and Landing | e. Water surface/condition |
| PA.IV.L.R3 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Planning for a go-around and rejected landing. |
| PA.IV.L.R4 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Collision hazards. |
| PA.IV.L.R5 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| PA.IV.L.R6 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.IV.L.R7 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Gear position in an amphibious airplane. |
| PA.IV.L.S1 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.IV.L.S2 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| PA.IV.L.S3 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Ensure the airplane is aligned with the correct/assigned waterway. |
| PA.IV.L.S4 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Scan the landing area for traffic and obstructions. |
| PA.IV.L.S5 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Select and aim for a suitable touchdown point considering the wind conditions, landing surface, and obstructions. |
| PA.IV.L.S6 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Establish the recommended approach and landing configuration, airspeed, and trim, and adjust pitch attitude and power as required to maintain a stabilized approach. |
| PA.IV.L.S7 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Maintain manufacturer's published approach airspeed or in its absence not more than 1.3 VSO, +10/-5 knots with gust factor applied. |
| PA.IV.L.S8 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing. |
| PA.IV.L.S9 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Make smooth, timely, and correct power and control adjustments to maintain proper pitch attitude and rate of descent to touchdown. |
| PA.IV.L.S10 | Rough Water Approach and Landing | Contact the water in a proper pitch attitude, considering the type of rough water. |
| PA.IV.M.K1 | Forward Slip to a Landing | Concepts of energy management during a forward slip approach. |
| PA.IV.M.K2 | Forward Slip to a Landing | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on approach and landing performance. |
| PA.IV.M.K3 | Forward Slip to a Landing | Wind correction techniques during forward slip. |
| PA.IV.M.K4 | Forward Slip to a Landing | When and why a forward slip approach is used during an approach. |
| PA.IV.M.R1 | Forward Slip to a Landing | Selection of runway/landing surface, approach path, and touchdown area based on pilot capability, aircraft performance and limitations, available distance, and wind. |
| PA.IV.M.R2 | Forward Slip to a Landing | Effects of: |
| PA.IV.M.R2a | Forward Slip to a Landing | a. Crosswind |
| PA.IV.M.R2b | Forward Slip to a Landing | b. Windshear |
| PA.IV.M.R2c | Forward Slip to a Landing | c. Tailwind |
| PA.IV.M.R2d | Forward Slip to a Landing | d. Wake turbulence |
| PA.IV.M.R2e | Forward Slip to a Landing | e. Landing surface/condition |
| PA.IV.M.R3 | Forward Slip to a Landing | Planning for: |
| PA.IV.M.R3a | Forward Slip to a Landing | a. Rejected landing and go-around |
| PA.IV.M.R3b | Forward Slip to a Landing | b. Land and hold short operations (LAHSO) |
| PA.IV.M.R4 | Forward Slip to a Landing | Collision hazards. |
| PA.IV.M.R5 | Forward Slip to a Landing | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| PA.IV.M.R6 | Forward Slip to a Landing | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.IV.M.R7 | Forward Slip to a Landing | Forward slip operations, including fuel flowage, tail stalls with flaps, and airspeed control. |
| PA.IV.M.R8 | Forward Slip to a Landing | Surface contact with the airplane's longitudinal axis misaligned. |
| PA.IV.M.R9 | Forward Slip to a Landing | Unstable approach. |
| PA.IV.M.S1 | Forward Slip to a Landing | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.IV.M.S2 | Forward Slip to a Landing | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| PA.IV.M.S3 | Forward Slip to a Landing | Plan and follow a flightpath to the selected landing area considering altitude, wind, terrain, and obstructions. |
| PA.IV.M.S4 | Forward Slip to a Landing | Select the most suitable touchdown point based on wind, landing surface, obstructions, and airplane limitations. |
| PA.IV.M.S5 | Forward Slip to a Landing | Position airplane on downwind leg, parallel to landing runway or selected landing surface. |
| PA.IV.M.S6 | Forward Slip to a Landing | Configure the airplane correctly. |
| PA.IV.M.S7 | Forward Slip to a Landing | As necessary, correlate crosswind with direction of forward slip and transition to side slip before touchdown. |
| PA.IV.M.S8 | Forward Slip to a Landing | Touch down at a proper pitch attitude, within 400 feet beyond or on the specified point, with no side drift, and with the airplane's longitudinal axis aligned with and over the runway center/landing path. |
| PA.IV.M.S9 | Forward Slip to a Landing | Maintain a ground track aligned with the runway center/landing path. |
| PA.IV.N.K1 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts. |
| PA.IV.N.K2 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind and density altitude, on a go-around or rejected landing. |
| PA.IV.N.K3 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Wind correction techniques on takeoff/departure and approach/landing. |
| PA.IV.N.R1 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Delayed recognition of the need for a go-around/rejected landing. |
| PA.IV.N.R2 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Delayed performance of a go-around at low altitude. |
| PA.IV.N.R3 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Power application. |
| PA.IV.N.R4 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Configuring the airplane. |
| PA.IV.N.R5 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Collision hazards. |
| PA.IV.N.R6 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| PA.IV.N.R7 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.IV.N.R8 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Runway incursion. |
| PA.IV.N.R9 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Managing a go-around/rejected landing after accepting a LAHSO clearance. |
| PA.IV.N.S1 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.IV.N.S2 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| PA.IV.N.S3 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Make a timely decision to discontinue the approach to landing. |
| PA.IV.N.S4 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Apply takeoff power immediately and transition to climb pitch attitude for VX or VY as appropriate +10/-5 knots. |
| PA.IV.N.S5 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Configure the airplane after a positive rate of climb has been verified or in accordance with airplane manufacturer's instructions. |
| PA.IV.N.S6 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Maneuver to the side of the runway/landing area when necessary to clear and avoid conflicting traffic. |
| PA.IV.N.S7 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Maintain VY +10/-5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude. |
| PA.IV.N.S8 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Maintain directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout the climb. |
| PA.IV.N.S9 | Go-Around/Rejected Landing | Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable. |
| PA.V.A.K1 | Steep Turns | How to conduct a proper steep turn. |
| PA.V.A.K2 | Steep Turns | Aerodynamics associated with steep turns, including: |
| PA.V.A.K2a | Steep Turns | a. Maintaining coordinated flight |
| PA.V.A.K2b | Steep Turns | b. Overbanking tendencies |
| PA.V.A.K2c | Steep Turns | c. Maneuvering speed, including the impact of weight changes |
| PA.V.A.K2d | Steep Turns | d. Load factor and accelerated stalls |
| PA.V.A.K2e | Steep Turns | e. Rate and radius of turn |
| PA.V.A.R1 | Steep Turns | Division of attention between aircraft control and orientation. |
| PA.V.A.R2 | Steep Turns | Collision hazards. |
| PA.V.A.R3 | Steep Turns | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| PA.V.A.R4 | Steep Turns | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.V.A.R5 | Steep Turns | Uncoordinated flight. |
| PA.V.A.S1 | Steep Turns | Clear the area. |
| PA.V.A.S2 | Steep Turns | Establish the manufacturer's recommended airspeed; or if one is not available, an airspeed not to exceed the maneuvering speed (VA). |
| PA.V.A.S3 | Steep Turns | Roll into a coordinated 360° steep turn with approximately a 45° bank. |
| PA.V.A.S4 | Steep Turns | Perform the Task in the opposite direction, as specified by evaluator. |
| PA.V.A.S5 | Steep Turns | Maintain the entry altitude ±100 feet, airspeed ±10 knots, bank ±5°, and roll out on the entry heading ±10°. |
| PA.V.B.K1 | Ground Reference Maneuvers | Purpose of ground reference maneuvers. |
| PA.V.B.K2 | Ground Reference Maneuvers | Effects of wind on ground track and relation to a ground reference. |
| PA.V.B.K3 | Ground Reference Maneuvers | Effects of bank angle and groundspeed on rate and radius of turn. |
| PA.V.B.K4 | Ground Reference Maneuvers | Relationship of rectangular course to airport traffic pattern. |
| PA.V.B.R1 | Ground Reference Maneuvers | Division of attention between aircraft control and orientation. |
| PA.V.B.R2 | Ground Reference Maneuvers | Collision hazards. |
| PA.V.B.R3 | Ground Reference Maneuvers | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| PA.V.B.R4 | Ground Reference Maneuvers | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.V.B.R5 | Ground Reference Maneuvers | Uncoordinated flight. |
| PA.V.B.S1 | Ground Reference Maneuvers | Clear the area. |
| PA.V.B.S2 | Ground Reference Maneuvers | Select a suitable ground reference area, line, or point as appropriate. |
| PA.V.B.S3 | Ground Reference Maneuvers | Plan the maneuver: |
| PA.V.B.S3a | Ground Reference Maneuvers | a. Rectangular course: enter a left or right pattern, 600 to 1,000 feet above ground level (AGL) at an appropriate distance from the selected reference area, 45° to the downwind leg |
| PA.V.B.S3b | Ground Reference Maneuvers | b. S-turns: enter perpendicular to the selected reference line, 600 to 1,000 feet AGL at an appropriate distance from the selected reference area |
| PA.V.B.S3c | Ground Reference Maneuvers | c. Turns around a point: enter at an appropriate distance from the reference point, 600 to 1,000 feet AGL at an appropriate distance from the selected reference area |
| PA.V.B.S4 | Ground Reference Maneuvers | Apply adequate wind-drift correction during straight and turning flight to maintain a constant ground track around a rectangular reference area, or to maintain a constant radius turn on each side of a selected reference line or point. |
| PA.V.B.S5 | Ground Reference Maneuvers | If performing S-Turns, reverse the turn directly over the selected reference line; if performing turns around a point, complete turns in either direction, as specified by the evaluator. |
| PA.V.B.S6 | Ground Reference Maneuvers | Divide attention between airplane control, traffic avoidance and the ground track while maintaining coordinated flight. |
| PA.V.B.S7 | Ground Reference Maneuvers | Maintain altitude ±100 feet; maintain airspeed ±10 knots. |
| PA.VI.A.K1 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Pilotage and dead reckoning. |
| PA.VI.A.K2 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Magnetic compass errors. |
| PA.VI.A.K3 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Topography. |
| PA.VI.A.K4 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Selection of appropriate: |
| PA.VI.A.K4a | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | a. Route |
| PA.VI.A.K4b | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | b. Altitude(s) |
| PA.VI.A.K4c | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | c. Checkpoints |
| PA.VI.A.K5 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Plotting a course, including: |
| PA.VI.A.K5a | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | a. Determining heading, speed, and course |
| PA.VI.A.K5b | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | b. Wind correction angle |
| PA.VI.A.K5c | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | c. Estimating time, speed, and distance |
| PA.VI.A.K5d | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | d. True airspeed and density altitude |
| PA.VI.A.K6 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Power setting selection. |
| PA.VI.A.K7 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Planned calculations versus actual results and required corrections. |
| PA.VI.A.R1 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Collision hazards. |
| PA.VI.A.R2 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.VI.A.R3 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Unplanned fuel/power consumption, if applicable. |
| PA.VI.A.S1 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Prepare and use a flight log. |
| PA.VI.A.S2 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Navigate by pilotage. |
| PA.VI.A.S3 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Navigate by means of pre-computed headings, groundspeeds, elapsed time, and reference to landmarks or checkpoints. |
| PA.VI.A.S4 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Use the magnetic direction indicator in navigation, including turns to headings. |
| PA.VI.A.S5 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Verify position within three nautical miles of the flight-planned route. |
| PA.VI.A.S6 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Arrive at the en route checkpoints within five minutes of the initial or revised estimated time of arrival (ETA) and provide a destination estimate. |
| PA.VI.A.S7 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Maintain the selected altitude, ±200 feet and heading, ±15°. |
| PA.VI.B.K1 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Ground-based navigation (identification, orientation, course determination, equipment, tests, regulations, interference, appropriate use of navigation data, and signal integrity). |
| PA.VI.B.K2 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Satellite-based navigation (e.g., equipment, regulations, authorized use of databases, and Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM)). |
| PA.VI.B.K3 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Radar assistance to visual flight rules (VFR) aircraft (e.g., operations, equipment, available services, traffic advisories). |
| PA.VI.B.K4 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Transponder (Mode(s) A, C, and S) and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B). |
| PA.VI.B.R1 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems. |
| PA.VI.B.R2 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.VI.B.R3 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Limitations of the navigation system in use. |
| PA.VI.B.R4 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Loss of a navigation signal. |
| PA.VI.B.R5 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Use of an electronic flight bag (EFB), if used. |
| PA.VI.B.S1 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Use an airborne electronic navigation system. |
| PA.VI.B.S2 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Determine the airplane's position using the navigation system. |
| PA.VI.B.S3 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Intercept and track a given course, radial, or bearing. |
| PA.VI.B.S4 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Recognize and describe the indication of station or waypoint passage. |
| PA.VI.B.S5 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Recognize signal loss or interference and take appropriate action, if applicable. |
| PA.VI.B.S6 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Use proper communication procedures when utilizing radar services. |
| PA.VI.B.S7 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Maintain the selected altitude, ±200 feet and heading, ±15°. |
| PA.VI.C.K1 | Diversion | Selecting an alternate destination. |
| PA.VI.C.K2 | Diversion | Situations that require deviations from flight plan or air traffic control (ATC) instructions. |
| PA.VI.C.R1 | Diversion | Collision hazards. |
| PA.VI.C.R2 | Diversion | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.VI.C.R3 | Diversion | Circumstances that would make diversion prudent. |
| PA.VI.C.R4 | Diversion | Selecting an appropriate airport or seaplane base. |
| PA.VI.C.R5 | Diversion | Using available resources (e.g., automation, ATC, and flight deck planning aids). |
| PA.VI.C.S1 | Diversion | Select a suitable destination and route for diversion. |
| PA.VI.C.S2 | Diversion | Make a reasonable estimate of heading, groundspeed, arrival time, and fuel required to the "divert to" destination. |
| PA.VI.C.S3 | Diversion | Maintain the selected altitude, ±200 feet and heading, ±15°. |
| PA.VI.C.S4 | Diversion | Update/interpret weather in flight. |
| PA.VI.C.S5 | Diversion | Use displays of digital weather and aeronautical information, as applicable to maintain situational awareness. |
| PA.VI.C.S6 | Diversion | Promptly divert toward the destination. |
| PA.VI.D.K1 | Lost Procedures | Methods to determine position. |
| PA.VI.D.K2 | Lost Procedures | Assistance available if lost (e.g., radar services, communication procedures). |
| PA.VI.D.R1 | Lost Procedures | Collision hazards. |
| PA.VI.D.R2 | Lost Procedures | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.VI.D.R3 | Lost Procedures | Recording times over waypoints. |
| PA.VI.D.R4 | Lost Procedures | When to seek assistance or declare an emergency in a deteriorating situation. |
| PA.VI.D.S1 | Lost Procedures | Use an appropriate method to determine position. |
| PA.VI.D.S2 | Lost Procedures | Maintain an appropriate heading and climb as necessary. |
| PA.VI.D.S3 | Lost Procedures | Identify prominent landmarks. |
| PA.VI.D.S4 | Lost Procedures | Use navigation systems/facilities or contact an ATC facility for assistance. |
| PA.VI.D.S5 | Lost Procedures | Select an appropriate course of action. |
| PA.VII.A.K1 | Maneuvering During Slow Flight | Aerodynamics associated with slow flight in various airplane configurations, including the relationship between angle of attack, airspeed, load factor, power setting, airplane weight and center of gravity, airplane attitude, and yaw effects. |
| PA.VII.A.R1 | Maneuvering During Slow Flight | Inadvertent slow flight and flight with a stall warning, which could lead to loss of control. |
| PA.VII.A.R2 | Maneuvering During Slow Flight | Range and limitations of stall warning indicators (e.g., aircraft buffet, stall horn, etc.). |
| PA.VII.A.R3 | Maneuvering During Slow Flight | Uncoordinated flight. |
| PA.VII.A.R4 | Maneuvering During Slow Flight | Effect of environmental elements on airplane performance (e.g., turbulence, microbursts, and high- density altitude). |
| PA.VII.A.R5 | Maneuvering During Slow Flight | Collision hazards. |
| PA.VII.A.R6 | Maneuvering During Slow Flight | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.VII.A.S1 | Maneuvering During Slow Flight | Clear the area. |
| PA.VII.A.S2 | Maneuvering During Slow Flight | Select an entry altitude that allows the Task to be completed no lower than 1,500 feet above ground level (AGL) (ASEL, ASES) or 3,000 feet AGL (AMEL, AMES). |
| PA.VII.A.S3 | Maneuvering During Slow Flight | Establish and maintain an airspeed at which any further increase in angle of attack, increase in load factor, or reduction in power, would result in a stall warning (e.g., aircraft buffet, stall horn, etc.). |
| PA.VII.A.S4 | Maneuvering During Slow Flight | Accomplish coordinated straight-and-level flight, turns, climbs, and descents with the aircraft configured as specified by the evaluator without a stall warning (e.g., aircraft buffet, stall horn, etc.). |
| PA.VII.A.S5 | Maneuvering During Slow Flight | Maintain the specified altitude, ±100 feet; specified heading, ±10°; airspeed, +10/-0 knots; and specified angle of bank, ±10°. |
| PA.VII.B.K1 | Power-Off Stalls | Aerodynamics associated with stalls in various airplane configurations, including the relationship between angle of attack, airspeed, load factor, power setting, airplane weight and center of gravity, airplane attitude, and yaw effects. |
| PA.VII.B.K2 | Power-Off Stalls | Stall characteristics as they relate to airplane design, and recognition impending stall and full stall indications using sight, sound, or feel. |
| PA.VII.B.K3 | Power-Off Stalls | Factors and situations that can lead to a power-off stall and actions that can be taken to prevent it. |
| PA.VII.B.K4 | Power-Off Stalls | Fundamentals of stall recovery. |
| PA.VII.B.R1 | Power-Off Stalls | Factors and situations that could lead to an inadvertent power-off stall, spin, and loss of control. |
| PA.VII.B.R2 | Power-Off Stalls | Range and limitations of stall warning indicators (e.g., aircraft buffet, stall horn, etc.). |
| PA.VII.B.R3 | Power-Off Stalls | Stall warning(s) during normal operations. |
| PA.VII.B.R4 | Power-Off Stalls | Stall recovery procedure. |
| PA.VII.B.R5 | Power-Off Stalls | Secondary stalls, accelerated stalls, and cross-control stalls. |
| PA.VII.B.R6 | Power-Off Stalls | Effect of environmental elements on airplane performance related to power-off stalls (e.g., turbulence, microbursts, and high-density altitude). |
| PA.VII.B.R7 | Power-Off Stalls | Collision hazards. |
| PA.VII.B.R8 | Power-Off Stalls | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.VII.B.S1 | Power-Off Stalls | Clear the area. |
| PA.VII.B.S2 | Power-Off Stalls | Select an entry altitude that allows the Task to be completed no lower than 1,500 feet above ground level (AGL) (ASEL, ASES) or 3,000 feet AGL (AMEL, AMES). |
| PA.VII.B.S3 | Power-Off Stalls | Configure the airplane in the approach or landing configuration, as specified by the evaluator, and maintain coordinated flight throughout the maneuver. |
| PA.VII.B.S4 | Power-Off Stalls | Establish a stabilized descent. |
| PA.VII.B.S5 | Power-Off Stalls | Transition smoothly from the approach or landing attitude to a pitch attitude that induces a stall. |
| PA.VII.B.S6 | Power-Off Stalls | Maintain a specified heading ±10° if in straight flight; maintain a specified angle of bank not to exceed 20°, ±10° if in turning flight, while inducing the stall. |
| PA.VII.B.S7 | Power-Off Stalls | Acknowledge cues of the impending stall and then recover promptly after a full stall occurs. |
| PA.VII.B.S8 | Power-Off Stalls | Execute a stall recovery in accordance with procedures set forth in the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) or Airplane Flight Manual (AFM). |
| PA.VII.B.S9 | Power-Off Stalls | Configure the airplane as recommended by the manufacturer, and accelerate to best angle of climb speed (VX) or best rate of climb speed (VY). |
| PA.VII.B.S10 | Power-Off Stalls | Return to the altitude, heading, and airspeed specified by the evaluator. |
| PA.VII.B.S11 | Power-Off Stalls | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| PA.VII.C.K1 | Power-On Stalls | Aerodynamics associated with stalls in various airplane configurations, including the relationship between angle of attack, airspeed, load factor, power setting, airplane weight and center of gravity, airplane attitude, and yaw effects. |
| PA.VII.C.K2 | Power-On Stalls | Stall characteristics as they relate to airplane design, and recognition impending stall and full stall indications using sight, sound, or feel. |
| PA.VII.C.K3 | Power-On Stalls | Factors and situations that can lead to a power-on stall and actions that can be taken to prevent it. |
| PA.VII.C.K4 | Power-On Stalls | Fundamentals of stall recovery. |
| PA.VII.C.R1 | Power-On Stalls | Factors and situations that could lead to an inadvertent power-on stall, spin, and loss of control. |
| PA.VII.C.R2 | Power-On Stalls | Range and limitations of stall warning indicators (e.g., aircraft buffet, stall horn, etc.). |
| PA.VII.C.R3 | Power-On Stalls | Stall warning(s) during normal operations. |
| PA.VII.C.R4 | Power-On Stalls | Stall recovery procedure. |
| PA.VII.C.R5 | Power-On Stalls | Secondary stalls, accelerated stalls, elevator trim stalls, and cross-control stalls. |
| PA.VII.C.R6 | Power-On Stalls | Effect of environmental elements on airplane performance related to power-on stalls (e.g., turbulence, microbursts, and high-density altitude). |
| PA.VII.C.R7 | Power-On Stalls | Collision hazards. |
| PA.VII.C.R8 | Power-On Stalls | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.VII.C.S1 | Power-On Stalls | Clear the area. |
| PA.VII.C.S2 | Power-On Stalls | Select an entry altitude that allows the Task to be completed no lower than 1,500 feet above ground level (AGL) (ASEL, ASES) or 3,000 feet AGL (AMEL, AMES). |
| PA.VII.C.S3 | Power-On Stalls | Establish the takeoff, departure, or cruise configuration, as specified by the evaluator, and maintain coordinated flight throughout the maneuver. |
| PA.VII.C.S4 | Power-On Stalls | Set power (as assigned by the evaluator) to no less than 65 percent power. |
| PA.VII.C.S5 | Power-On Stalls | Transition smoothly from the takeoff or departure attitude to the pitch attitude that induces a stall. |
| PA.VII.C.S6 | Power-On Stalls | Maintain a specified heading, ±10° if in straight flight; maintain a specified angle of bank not to exceed 20°, ±10° if in turning flight, while inducing the stall. |
| PA.VII.C.S7 | Power-On Stalls | Acknowledge cues of the impending stall and then recover promptly after a full stall occurs. |
| PA.VII.C.S8 | Power-On Stalls | Execute a stall recovery in accordance with procedures set forth in the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)/Flight Manual (FM). |
| PA.VII.C.S9 | Power-On Stalls | Configure the airplane as recommended by the manufacturer, and accelerate to best angle of climb speed (VX) or best rate of climb speed (VY). |
| PA.VII.C.S10 | Power-On Stalls | Return to the altitude, heading, and airspeed specified by the evaluator. |
| PA.VII.C.S11 | Power-On Stalls | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| PA.VII.D.K1 | Spin Awareness | Aerodynamics associated with spins in various airplane configurations, including the relationship between angle of attack, airspeed, load factor, power setting, airplane weight and center of gravity, airplane attitude, and yaw effects. |
| PA.VII.D.K2 | Spin Awareness | What causes a spin and how to identify the entry, incipient, and developed phases of a spin. |
| PA.VII.D.K3 | Spin Awareness | Spin recovery procedure. |
| PA.VII.D.R1 | Spin Awareness | Factors and situations that could lead to inadvertent spin and loss of control. |
| PA.VII.D.R2 | Spin Awareness | Range and limitations of stall warning indicators (e.g., aircraft buffet, stall horn, etc.). |
| PA.VII.D.R3 | Spin Awareness | Spin recovery procedure. |
| PA.VII.D.R4 | Spin Awareness | Effect of environmental elements on airplane performance related to spins (e.g., turbulence, microbursts, and high-density altitude). |
| PA.VII.D.R5 | Spin Awareness | Collision hazards. |
| PA.VII.D.R6 | Spin Awareness | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.VIII.A.K1 | Straight-and-Level Flight | Flight instruments as they relate to: |
| PA.VIII.A.K1a | Straight-and-Level Flight | a. Instrument limitations and potential errors |
| PA.VIII.A.K1b | Straight-and-Level Flight | b. Indication of the aircraft attitude |
| PA.VIII.A.K1c | Straight-and-Level Flight | c. Function and operation |
| PA.VIII.A.K1d | Straight-and-Level Flight | d. Proper instrument cross-check techniques |
| PA.VIII.A.R1 | Straight-and-Level Flight | Instrument flying hazards, including failure to maintain visual flight rules (VFR), spatial disorientation, loss of control, fatigue, stress, and emergency off airport landings. |
| PA.VIII.A.R2 | Straight-and-Level Flight | When to seek assistance or declare an emergency in a deteriorating situation. |
| PA.VIII.A.R3 | Straight-and-Level Flight | Collision hazards. |
| PA.VIII.A.R4 | Straight-and-Level Flight | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.VIII.A.R5 | Straight-and-Level Flight | Fixation and omission. |
| PA.VIII.A.R6 | Straight-and-Level Flight | Instrument Interpretation. |
| PA.VIII.A.R7 | Straight-and-Level Flight | Control application solely by reference to instruments. |
| PA.VIII.A.R8 | Straight-and-Level Flight | Trimming the aircraft. |
| PA.VIII.A.S1 | Straight-and-Level Flight | Maintain straight-and-level flight using proper instrument cross-check and interpretation, and coordinated control application. |
| PA.VIII.A.S2 | Straight-and-Level Flight | Maintain altitude ±200 feet, heading ±20°, and airspeed ±10 knots. |
| PA.VIII.B.K1 | Constant Airspeed Climbs | Flight instruments as they relate to: |
| PA.VIII.B.K1a | Constant Airspeed Climbs | a. Instrument limitations and potential errors |
| PA.VIII.B.K1b | Constant Airspeed Climbs | b. Indication of the aircraft attitude |
| PA.VIII.B.K1c | Constant Airspeed Climbs | c. Function and operation |
| PA.VIII.B.K1d | Constant Airspeed Climbs | d. Proper instrument cross-check techniques |
| PA.VIII.B.R1 | Constant Airspeed Climbs | Instrument flying hazards, including failure to maintain visual flight rules (VFR), spatial disorientation, loss of control, fatigue, stress, and emergency off airport landings. |
| PA.VIII.B.R2 | Constant Airspeed Climbs | When to seek assistance or declare an emergency in a deteriorating situation. |
| PA.VIII.B.R3 | Constant Airspeed Climbs | Collision hazards. |
| PA.VIII.B.R4 | Constant Airspeed Climbs | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.VIII.B.R5 | Constant Airspeed Climbs | Fixation and omission. |
| PA.VIII.B.R6 | Constant Airspeed Climbs | Instrument Interpretation. |
| PA.VIII.B.R7 | Constant Airspeed Climbs | Control application solely by reference to instruments. |
| PA.VIII.B.R8 | Constant Airspeed Climbs | Trimming the aircraft. |
| PA.VIII.B.S1 | Constant Airspeed Climbs | Transition to the climb pitch attitude and power setting on an assigned heading using proper instrument cross-check and interpretation, and coordinated flight control application. |
| PA.VIII.B.S2 | Constant Airspeed Climbs | Climb at a constant airspeed to specific altitudes in straight flight and turns. |
| PA.VIII.B.S3 | Constant Airspeed Climbs | Level off at the assigned altitude and maintain altitude ±200 feet, heading ±20°, and airspeed ±10 knots. |
| PA.VIII.C.K1 | Constant Airspeed Descents | Flight instruments as they relate to: |
| PA.VIII.C.K1a | Constant Airspeed Descents | a. Instrument limitations and potential errors |
| PA.VIII.C.K1b | Constant Airspeed Descents | b. Indication of the aircraft attitude |
| PA.VIII.C.K1c | Constant Airspeed Descents | c. Function and operation |
| PA.VIII.C.K1d | Constant Airspeed Descents | d. Proper instrument cross-check techniques |
| PA.VIII.C.R1 | Constant Airspeed Descents | Instrument flying hazards, including failure to maintain visual flight rules (VFR), spatial disorientation, loss of control, fatigue, stress, and emergency off airport landings. |
| PA.VIII.C.R2 | Constant Airspeed Descents | When to seek assistance or declare an emergency in a deteriorating situation. |
| PA.VIII.C.R3 | Constant Airspeed Descents | Collision hazards. |
| PA.VIII.C.R4 | Constant Airspeed Descents | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.VIII.C.R5 | Constant Airspeed Descents | Fixation and omission. |
| PA.VIII.C.R6 | Constant Airspeed Descents | Instrument Interpretation. |
| PA.VIII.C.R7 | Constant Airspeed Descents | Control application solely by reference to instruments. |
| PA.VIII.C.R8 | Constant Airspeed Descents | Trimming the aircraft. |
| PA.VIII.C.S1 | Constant Airspeed Descents | Transition to the descent pitch attitude and power setting on an assigned heading using proper instrument cross-check and interpretation, and coordinated flight control application. |
| PA.VIII.C.S2 | Constant Airspeed Descents | Descend at a constant airspeed to specific altitudes in straight flight and turns. |
| PA.VIII.C.S3 | Constant Airspeed Descents | Level off at the assigned altitude and maintain altitude ±200 feet, heading ±20°, and airspeed ±10 knots. |
| PA.VIII.D.K1 | Turns to Headings | Flight instruments as they relate to: |
| PA.VIII.D.K1a | Turns to Headings | a. Instrument limitations and potential errors |
| PA.VIII.D.K1b | Turns to Headings | b. Indication of the aircraft attitude |
| PA.VIII.D.K1c | Turns to Headings | c. Function and operation |
| PA.VIII.D.K1d | Turns to Headings | d. Proper instrument cross-check techniques |
| PA.VIII.D.R1 | Turns to Headings | Instrument flying hazards, including failure to maintain visual flight rules (VFR), spatial disorientation, loss of control, fatigue, stress, and emergency off airport landings. |
| PA.VIII.D.R2 | Turns to Headings | When to seek assistance or declare an emergency in a deteriorating situation. |
| PA.VIII.D.R3 | Turns to Headings | Collision hazards. |
| PA.VIII.D.R4 | Turns to Headings | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.VIII.D.R5 | Turns to Headings | Fixation and omission. |
| PA.VIII.D.R6 | Turns to Headings | Instrument Interpretation. |
| PA.VIII.D.R7 | Turns to Headings | Control application solely by reference to instruments. |
| PA.VIII.D.R8 | Turns to Headings | Trimming the aircraft. |
| PA.VIII.D.S1 | Turns to Headings | Turn to headings, maintain altitude ±200 feet, maintain a standard rate turn, roll out on the assigned heading ±10°, and maintain airspeed ±10 knots. |
| PA.VIII.E.K1 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | Prevention of unusual attitudes, including flight causal, physiological, and environmental factors, and system and equipment failures. |
| PA.VIII.E.K1a | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | a. [Archived] |
| PA.VIII.E.K1b | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | b. [Archived] |
| PA.VIII.E.K1c | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | c. [Archived] |
| PA.VIII.E.K1d | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | d. [Archived] |
| PA.VIII.E.K2 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | Procedures for recovery from unusual attitudes in flight. |
| PA.VIII.E.K3 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | Procedures available to safely regain visual meteorological conditions (VMC) after flight into inadvertent instrument meteorological conditions or unintended instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC)/(UIMC). |
| PA.VIII.E.K4 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | Appropriate use of automation, if applicable. |
| PA.VIII.E.R1 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | Situations that could lead to loss of control in-flight (LOC-I) or unusual attitudes in-flight (e.g., stress, task saturation, inadequate instrument scan distractions, and spatial disorientation). |
| PA.VIII.E.R2 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | [Archived] |
| PA.VIII.E.R3 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | Collision hazards. |
| PA.VIII.E.R4 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.VIII.E.R5 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | Interpreting flight instruments. |
| PA.VIII.E.R6 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | [Archived] |
| PA.VIII.E.R7 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | Operating envelope considerations. |
| PA.VIII.E.R8 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | Control input errors, inducing undesired aircraft attitudes. |
| PA.VIII.E.R9 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | Assessment of the unusual attitude. |
| PA.VIII.E.R10 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | Control application solely by reference to instruments. |
| PA.VIII.E.S1 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | Use proper instrument cross-check and interpretation to identify an unusual attitude (including both nose-high and nose-low) in flight, and apply the appropriate flight control, power input, and aircraft configuration in the correct sequence, to return to a stabilized level flight attitude. |
| PA.VIII.E.S2 | Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| PA.VIII.F.K1 | Radio Communications, Navigation Systems/Facilities, and Radar Services | Operating communications equipment, including identifying and selecting radio frequencies, requesting and following air traffic control (ATC) instructions. |
| PA.VIII.F.K2 | Radio Communications, Navigation Systems/Facilities, and Radar Services | Operating navigation equipment, including functions and displays, and following bearings, radials, or courses. |
| PA.VIII.F.K3 | Radio Communications, Navigation Systems/Facilities, and Radar Services | Air traffic control facilities and services. |
| PA.VIII.F.R1 | Radio Communications, Navigation Systems/Facilities, and Radar Services | When to seek assistance or declare an emergency in a deteriorating situation. |
| PA.VIII.F.R2 | Radio Communications, Navigation Systems/Facilities, and Radar Services | Using available resources (e.g., automation, ATC, and flight deck planning aids). |
| PA.VIII.F.S1 | Radio Communications, Navigation Systems/Facilities, and Radar Services | Maintain airplane control while selecting proper communications frequencies, identifying the appropriate facility, and managing navigation equipment. |
| PA.VIII.F.S2 | Radio Communications, Navigation Systems/Facilities, and Radar Services | Comply with ATC instructions. |
| PA.VIII.F.S3 | Radio Communications, Navigation Systems/Facilities, and Radar Services | [Archived] |
| PA.IX.A.K1 | Emergency Descent | Situations that would require an emergency descent (e.g., depressurization, smoke, or engine fire). |
| PA.IX.A.K2 | Emergency Descent | Immediate action items and emergency procedures. |
| PA.IX.A.K3 | Emergency Descent | Airspeed, including airspeed limitations. |
| PA.IX.A.K4 | Emergency Descent | Aircraft performance and limitations. |
| PA.IX.A.R1 | Emergency Descent | Altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, gliding distance, and available landing distance considerations. |
| PA.IX.A.R2 | Emergency Descent | Collision hazards. |
| PA.IX.A.R3 | Emergency Descent | Configuring the airplane. |
| PA.IX.A.R4 | Emergency Descent | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.IX.A.S1 | Emergency Descent | Clear the area. |
| PA.IX.A.S2 | Emergency Descent | Establish and maintain the appropriate airspeed and configuration appropriate to the scenario specified by the evaluator and as covered in Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)/Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) for the emergency descent. |
| PA.IX.A.S3 | Emergency Descent | Maintain orientation, divide attention appropriately, and plan and execute a smooth recovery. |
| PA.IX.A.S4 | Emergency Descent | Use bank angle between 30° and 45° to maintain positive load factors during the descent. |
| PA.IX.A.S5 | Emergency Descent | Maintain appropriate airspeed +0/-10 knots, and level off at a specified altitude ±100 feet. |
| PA.IX.A.S6 | Emergency Descent | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.IX.A.S7 | Emergency Descent | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| PA.IX.A.S8 | Emergency Descent | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| PA.IX.B.K1 | Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) | Immediate action items and emergency procedures. |
| PA.IX.B.K2 | Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) | Airspeed, including: |
| PA.IX.B.K2a | Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) | a. Importance of best glide speed and its relationship to distance |
| PA.IX.B.K2b | Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) | b. Difference between best glide speed and minimum sink speed |
| PA.IX.B.K2c | Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) | c. Effects of wind on glide distance |
| PA.IX.B.K3 | Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) | Effects of atmospheric conditions on emergency approach and landing. |
| PA.IX.B.K4 | Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) | A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts. |
| PA.IX.B.K5 | Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) | Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) and other emergency locating devices. |
| PA.IX.B.K6 | Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) | Air traffic control (ATC) services to aircraft in distress. |
| PA.IX.B.R1 | Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) | Altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, gliding distance, and available landing distance considerations. |
| PA.IX.B.R2 | Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) | Following or changing the planned flightpath to the selected landing area. |
| PA.IX.B.R3 | Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) | Collision hazards. |
| PA.IX.B.R4 | Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) | Configuring the airplane. |
| PA.IX.B.R5 | Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| PA.IX.B.R6 | Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.IX.B.S1 | Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) | Establish and maintain the recommended best glide airspeed, ±10 knots. |
| PA.IX.B.S2 | Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) | Configure the airplane in accordance with the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)\Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) and existing conditions. |
| PA.IX.B.S3 | Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) | Select a suitable landing area considering altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, and available glide distance. |
| PA.IX.B.S4 | Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) | Plan and follow a flightpath to the selected landing area considering altitude, wind, terrain, and obstructions. |
| PA.IX.B.S5 | Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) | Prepare for landing as specified by the evaluator. |
| PA.IX.B.S6 | Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.IX.C.K1 | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | Causes of partial or complete power loss related to the specific type of powerplant(s). |
| PA.IX.C.K1a | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | a. [Archived] |
| PA.IX.C.K1b | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | b. [Archived] |
| PA.IX.C.K1c | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | c. [Archived] |
| PA.IX.C.K1d | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | d. [Archived] |
| PA.IX.C.K2 | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | System and equipment malfunctions specific to the aircraft, including: |
| PA.IX.C.K2a | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | a. Electrical malfunction |
| PA.IX.C.K2b | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | b. Vacuum/pressure and associated flight instrument malfunctions |
| PA.IX.C.K2c | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | c. Pitot-static system malfunction |
| PA.IX.C.K2d | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | d. Electronic flight deck display malfunction |
| PA.IX.C.K2e | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | e. Landing gear or flap malfunction |
| PA.IX.C.K2f | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | f. Inoperative trim |
| PA.IX.C.K3 | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | Causes and remedies for smoke or fire onboard the aircraft. |
| PA.IX.C.K4 | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | Any other system specific to the aircraft (e.g., supplemental oxygen, deicing). |
| PA.IX.C.K5 | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | Inadvertent door or window opening. |
| PA.IX.C.R1 | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | Checklist usage for a system or equipment malfunction. |
| PA.IX.C.R2 | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.IX.C.R3 | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | Undesired aircraft state. |
| PA.IX.C.R4 | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | Startle response. |
| PA.IX.C.S1 | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | Determine appropriate action for simulated emergencies specified by the evaluator, from at least three of the elements or sub-elements listed in K1 through K5. |
| PA.IX.C.S2 | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.IX.D.K1 | Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear | Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) operations, limitations, and testing requirements. |
| PA.IX.D.K2 | Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear | Fire extinguisher operations and limitations. |
| PA.IX.D.K3 | Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear | Emergency equipment and survival gear needed for: |
| PA.IX.D.K3a | Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear | a. Climate extremes (hot/cold) |
| PA.IX.D.K3b | Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear | b. Mountainous terrain |
| PA.IX.D.K3c | Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear | c. Overwater operations |
| PA.IX.D.K4 | Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear | When to deploy a ballistic parachute and associated passenger briefings, if equipped. |
| PA.IX.D.K5 | Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear | When to activate an emergency auto-land system and brief passengers, if equipped. |
| PA.IX.D.R1 | Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear | Survival gear (water, clothing, shelter) for 48 to 72 hours. |
| PA.IX.D.R2 | Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear | Use of a ballistic parachute system. |
| PA.IX.D.R3 | Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear | Use of an emergency auto-land system, if installed. |
| PA.IX.D.S1 | Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear | Identify appropriate equipment and personal gear. |
| PA.IX.D.S2 | Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear | Brief passengers on proper use of on-board emergency equipment and survival gear. |
| PA.IX.D.S3 | Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear | Simulate ballistic parachute deployment procedures, if equipped. |
| PA.IX.E.K1 | Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) | Factors affecting minimum control airspeed with an inoperative engine (VMC). |
| PA.IX.E.K2 | Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) | VMC (red line) and best single-engine rate of climb airspeed (VYSE) (blue line). |
| PA.IX.E.K3 | Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) | Accelerate/stop distance. |
| PA.IX.E.R1 | Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) | Potential engine failure during takeoff. |
| PA.IX.E.R2 | Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) | Configuring the airplane. |
| PA.IX.E.R3 | Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.IX.E.S1 | Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) | Close the throttles smoothly and promptly when a simulated engine failure occurs. |
| PA.IX.E.S2 | Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) | Maintain directional control and apply brakes (AMEL), or flight controls (AMES), as necessary. |
| PA.IX.F.K1 | Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated) | Factors affecting minimum controllable speed (VMC). |
| PA.IX.F.K2 | Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated) | VMC (red line), VYSE (blue line), and safe single-engine speed (VSSE). |
| PA.IX.F.K3 | Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated) | Accelerate/stop and accelerate/go distances. |
| PA.IX.F.K4 | Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated) | How to identify, verify, feather, and secure an inoperative engine. |
| PA.IX.F.K5 | Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated) | Importance of drag reduction, including propeller feathering, gear and flap retraction, the manufacturer's recommended control input and its relation to zero sideslip. |
| PA.IX.F.K6 | Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated) | Simulated propeller feathering and the evaluator's zero-thrust procedures and responsibilities. |
| PA.IX.F.R1 | Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated) | Potential engine failure after lift-off. |
| PA.IX.F.R2 | Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated) | Collision hazards. |
| PA.IX.F.R3 | Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated) | Configuring the airplane. |
| PA.IX.F.R4 | Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated) | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| PA.IX.F.R5 | Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated) | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.IX.F.S1 | Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated) | Promptly recognize an engine failure, maintain control, and use appropriate emergency procedures. |
| PA.IX.F.S2 | Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated) | Establish VYSE; if obstructions are present, establish best single-engine angle of climb speed (VXSE) or VMC +5 knots, whichever is greater, until obstructions are cleared. Then transition to VYSE. |
| PA.IX.F.S3 | Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated) | Reduce drag by retracting landing gear and flaps in accordance with the manufacturer's guidance. |
| PA.IX.F.S4 | Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated) | Simulate feathering the propeller on the inoperative engine (evaluator should then establish zero thrust on the inoperative engine). |
| PA.IX.F.S5 | Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated) | Use flight controls in the proper combination as recommended by the manufacturer, or as required to maintain best performance, and trim as required. |
| PA.IX.F.S6 | Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated) | Monitor the operating engine and aircraft systems and make adjustments as necessary. |
| PA.IX.F.S7 | Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated) | Recognize the airplane's performance capabilities. If a climb is not possible at VYSE, maintain VYSE and return to the departure airport for landing, or initiate an approach to the most suitable landing area available. |
| PA.IX.F.S8 | Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated) | Simulate securing the inoperative engine. |
| PA.IX.F.S9 | Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated) | Maintain heading ±10° and airspeed ±5 knots. |
| PA.IX.F.S10 | Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated) | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.IX.G.K1 | Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Factors affecting minimum controllable speed (VMC). |
| PA.IX.G.K2 | Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | VMC (red line) and best single-engine rate of climb airspeed (VYSE) (blue line). |
| PA.IX.G.K3 | Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | How to identify, verify, feather, and secure an inoperative engine. |
| PA.IX.G.K4 | Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Importance of drag reduction, including propeller feathering, gear and flap retraction, the manufacturer's recommended control input and its relation to zero sideslip. |
| PA.IX.G.K5 | Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Applicant responsibilities during simulated feathering. |
| PA.IX.G.R1 | Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Potential engine failure inflight or during an approach. |
| PA.IX.G.R2 | Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Collision hazards. |
| PA.IX.G.R3 | Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Configuring the airplane. |
| PA.IX.G.R4 | Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| PA.IX.G.R5 | Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.IX.G.R6 | Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Possible single-engine go-around. |
| PA.IX.G.S1 | Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Promptly recognize an engine failure and maintain positive aircraft control. |
| PA.IX.G.S2 | Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Set the engine controls, reduce drag, identify and verify the inoperative engine, and simulate feathering of the propeller on the inoperative engine (evaluator should then establish zero thrust on the inoperative engine). |
| PA.IX.G.S3 | Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Use flight controls in the proper combination as recommended by the manufacturer, or as required to maintain best performance, and trim as required. |
| PA.IX.G.S4 | Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Follow the manufacturer's recommended emergency procedures and complete the appropriate checklist. |
| PA.IX.G.S5 | Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Monitor the operating engine and aircraft systems and make adjustments as necessary. |
| PA.IX.G.S6 | Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Maintain the manufacturer's recommended approach airspeed +10/-5 knots, in the landing configuration with a stabilized approach, until landing is assured. |
| PA.IX.G.S7 | Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Make smooth, timely, and correct control application before, during, and after touchdown. |
| PA.IX.G.S8 | Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Touch down on the first one-third of available runway/landing surface, with no drift, and the airplane's longitudinal axis aligned with and over the runway center or landing path. |
| PA.IX.G.S9 | Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing. |
| PA.IX.G.S10 | Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.X.A.K1 | Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative | Factors affecting minimum controllable speed (VMC). |
| PA.X.A.K2 | Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative | VMC (red line) and best single-engine rate of climb airspeed (VYSE) (blue line). |
| PA.X.A.K3 | Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative | How to identify, verify, feather, and secure an inoperative engine. |
| PA.X.A.K4 | Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative | Importance of drag reduction, including propeller feathering, gear and flap retraction, the manufacturer's recommended control input and its relation to zero sideslip. |
| PA.X.A.K5 | Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative | Feathering, securing, unfeathering, and restarting. |
| PA.X.A.R1 | Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative | Potential engine failure during flight. |
| PA.X.A.R2 | Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative | Collision hazards. |
| PA.X.A.R3 | Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative | Configuring the airplane. |
| PA.X.A.R4 | Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| PA.X.A.R5 | Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.X.A.S1 | Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative | Recognize an engine failure, maintain control, use manufacturer's memory item procedures, and use appropriate emergency procedures. |
| PA.X.A.S2 | Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative | Set the engine controls, identify and verify the inoperative engine, and feather the appropriate propeller. |
| PA.X.A.S3 | Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative | Use flight controls in the proper combination as recommended by the manufacturer, or as required to maintain best performance, and trim as required. |
| PA.X.A.S4 | Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative | Attempt to determine and resolve the reason for the engine failure. |
| PA.X.A.S5 | Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative | Secure the inoperative engine and monitor the operating engine and make necessary adjustments. |
| PA.X.A.S6 | Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative | Restart the inoperative engine using manufacturer's restart procedures. |
| PA.X.A.S7 | Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative | Maintain altitude ±100 feet or minimum sink rate if applicable, airspeed ±10 knots, and selected headings ±10°. |
| PA.X.A.S8 | Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.X.B.K1 | VMC Demonstration | Factors affecting VMC and how VMC differs from stall speed (VS). |
| PA.X.B.K2 | VMC Demonstration | VMC (red line), VYSE (blue line), and safe single-engine speed (VSSE). |
| PA.X.B.K3 | VMC Demonstration | Cause of loss of directional control at airspeeds below VMC. |
| PA.X.B.K4 | VMC Demonstration | Proper procedures for maneuver entry and safe recovery. |
| PA.X.B.R1 | VMC Demonstration | Configuring the airplane. |
| PA.X.B.R2 | VMC Demonstration | Maneuvering with one engine inoperative. |
| PA.X.B.R3 | VMC Demonstration | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.X.B.S1 | VMC Demonstration | Configure the airplane in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, in the absence of the manufacturer's recommendations, then at safe single-engine speed (VSSE/VYSE), as appropriate, and: |
| PA.X.B.S1a | VMC Demonstration | a. Landing gear retracted |
| PA.X.B.S1b | VMC Demonstration | b. Flaps set for takeoff |
| PA.X.B.S1c | VMC Demonstration | c. Cowl flaps set for takeoff |
| PA.X.B.S1d | VMC Demonstration | d. Trim set for takeoff |
| PA.X.B.S1e | VMC Demonstration | e. Propellers set for high revolutions per minute (rpm) |
| PA.X.B.S1f | VMC Demonstration | f. Power on critical engine reduced to idle and propeller windmilling |
| PA.X.B.S1g | VMC Demonstration | g. Power on operating engine set to takeoff or maximum available power |
| PA.X.B.S2 | VMC Demonstration | Establish a single-engine climb attitude with the airspeed at approximately 10 knots above VSSE. |
| PA.X.B.S3 | VMC Demonstration | Establish a bank angle not to exceed 5° toward the operating engine, as required for best performance and controllability. |
| PA.X.B.S4 | VMC Demonstration | Increase the pitch attitude slowly to reduce the airspeed at approximately 1 knot per second while applying increased rudder pressure as needed to maintain directional control. |
| PA.X.B.S5 | VMC Demonstration | Recognize and recover at the first indication of loss of directional control, stall warning, or buffet. |
| PA.X.B.S6 | VMC Demonstration | Recover promptly by simultaneously reducing power sufficiently on the operating engine, decreasing the angle of attack as necessary to regain airspeed and directional control, and without adding power on the simulated failed engine. |
| PA.X.B.S7 | VMC Demonstration | Recover within 20° of entry heading. |
| PA.X.B.S8 | VMC Demonstration | Advance power smoothly on the operating engine and accelerate to VSSE/VYSE, as appropriate, +10/-5 knots during recovery. |
| PA.X.C.K1 | One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (solely by Reference to Instruments) During Straight-and- | Procedures used if engine failure occurs during straight-and-level flight and turns while on instruments. |
| PA.X.C.R1 | One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (solely by Reference to Instruments) During Straight-and- | Identification of the inoperative engine. |
| PA.X.C.R2 | One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (solely by Reference to Instruments) During Straight-and- | Inability to climb or maintain altitude with an inoperative engine. |
| PA.X.C.R3 | One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (solely by Reference to Instruments) During Straight-and- | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| PA.X.C.R4 | One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (solely by Reference to Instruments) During Straight-and- | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.X.C.R5 | One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (solely by Reference to Instruments) During Straight-and- | Fuel management during single-engine operation. |
| PA.X.C.S1 | One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (solely by Reference to Instruments) During Straight-and- | Promptly recognize an engine failure and maintain positive aircraft control. |
| PA.X.C.S2 | One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (solely by Reference to Instruments) During Straight-and- | Set the engine controls, reduce drag, identify and verify the inoperative engine, and simulate feathering of the propeller on the inoperative engine (evaluator should then establish zero thrust on the inoperative engine). |
| PA.X.C.S3 | One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (solely by Reference to Instruments) During Straight-and- | Establish the best engine-inoperative airspeed and trim the airplane. |
| PA.X.C.S4 | One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (solely by Reference to Instruments) During Straight-and- | Use flight controls in the proper combination as recommended by the manufacturer, or as required to maintain best performance, and trim as required. |
| PA.X.C.S5 | One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (solely by Reference to Instruments) During Straight-and- | Verify the prescribed checklist procedures used for securing the inoperative engine. |
| PA.X.C.S6 | One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (solely by Reference to Instruments) During Straight-and- | Attempt to determine and resolve the reason for the engine failure. |
| PA.X.C.S7 | One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (solely by Reference to Instruments) During Straight-and- | Monitor engine functions and make necessary adjustments. |
| PA.X.C.S8 | One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (solely by Reference to Instruments) During Straight-and- | Maintain the specified altitude ±100 feet or minimum sink rate if applicable, airspeed ±10 knots, and the specified heading ±10°. |
| PA.X.C.S9 | One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (solely by Reference to Instruments) During Straight-and- | Assess the aircraft's performance capability and decide an appropriate action to ensure a safe landing. |
| PA.X.C.S10 | One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (solely by Reference to Instruments) During Straight-and- | Avoid loss of airplane control or attempted flight contrary to the engine-inoperative operating limitations of the airplane. |
| PA.X.C.S11 | One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (solely by Reference to Instruments) During Straight-and- | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| PA.X.D.K1 | Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Instrument approach procedures with one engine inoperative. |
| PA.X.D.R1 | Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Potential engine failure during approach and landing. |
| PA.X.D.R2 | Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Collision hazards. |
| PA.X.D.R3 | Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Configuring the airplane. |
| PA.X.D.R4 | Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). |
| PA.X.D.R5 | Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.X.D.R6 | Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Performing a go-around/rejected landing with an engine failure. |
| PA.X.D.S1 | Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Promptly recognize an engine failure and maintain positive aircraft control. |
| PA.X.D.S2 | Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Set the engine controls, reduce drag, identify and verify the inoperative engine, and simulate feathering of the propeller on the inoperative engine (evaluator should then establish zero thrust on the inoperative engine). |
| PA.X.D.S3 | Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Use flight controls in the proper combination as recommended by the manufacturer, or as required to maintain best performance, and trim as required. |
| PA.X.D.S4 | Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Follow the manufacturer's recommended emergency procedures and complete the appropriate checklist. |
| PA.X.D.S5 | Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Monitor the operating engine and aircraft systems and make adjustments as necessary. |
| PA.X.D.S6 | Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Request and follow an actual or a simulated air traffic control (ATC) clearance for an instrument approach. |
| PA.X.D.S7 | Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Maintain altitude ±100 feet or minimum sink rate if applicable, airspeed ±10 knots, and selected heading ±10°. |
| PA.X.D.S8 | Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Establish a rate of descent that ensures arrival at the minimum descent altitude (MDA) or decision altitude (DA)/decision height (DH) with the airplane in a position from which a descent to a landing on the intended runway or landing path can be made, either straight in or circling as appropriate. |
| PA.X.D.S9 | Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | On final approach segment, maintain vertical (as applicable) and lateral guidance within 3/4-scale deflection. |
| PA.X.D.S10 | Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Avoid loss of airplane control or attempted flight contrary to the operating limitations of the airplane. |
| PA.X.D.S11 | Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Comply with the published criteria for the aircraft approach category if circling. |
| PA.X.D.S12 | Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Execute a landing. |
| PA.X.D.S13 | Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.XI.A.K1 | Night Operations | Physiological aspects of vision related to night flying. |
| PA.XI.A.K2 | Night Operations | Lighting systems identifying airports, runways, taxiways and obstructions, as well as pilot controlled lighting. |
| PA.XI.A.K3 | Night Operations | Airplane equipment and lighting requirements for night operations. |
| PA.XI.A.K4 | Night Operations | Personal equipment essential for night flight. |
| PA.XI.A.K5 | Night Operations | Night orientation, navigation, chart reading techniques and methods for maintaining night vision effectiveness. |
| PA.XI.A.K6 | Night Operations | Night taxi operations. |
| PA.XI.A.K7 | Night Operations | Interpretation of traffic position and direction based solely on position lights. |
| PA.XI.A.K8 | Night Operations | Visual illusions at night. |
| PA.XI.A.R1 | Night Operations | Collision hazards. |
| PA.XI.A.R2 | Night Operations | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| PA.XI.A.R3 | Night Operations | Effect of visual illusions and night adaptation during all phases of night flying. |
| PA.XI.A.R4 | Night Operations | Runway incursion. |
| PA.XI.A.R5 | Night Operations | Night currency versus proficiency. |
| PA.XI.A.R6 | Night Operations | Weather considerations specific to night operations. |
| PA.XI.A.R7 | Night Operations | Inoperative equipment. |
| PA.XII.A.K1 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Airplane shutdown, securing, and postflight inspection. |
| PA.XII.A.K2 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Documenting in-flight/postflight discrepancies. |
| PA.XII.A.R1 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Activities and distractions. |
| PA.XII.A.R2 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | [Archived] |
| PA.XII.A.R3 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Airport specific security procedures. |
| PA.XII.A.R4 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Disembarking passengers safely on the ramp and monitoring passenger movement while on the ramp. |
| PA.XII.A.S1 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | [Archived] |
| PA.XII.A.S2 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Park in an appropriate area, considering the safety of nearby persons and property. |
| PA.XII.A.S3 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.XII.A.S4 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Conduct a postflight inspection and document discrepancies and servicing requirements, if any. |
| PA.XII.A.S5 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Secure the airplane. |
| PA.XII.B.K1 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | Mooring. |
| PA.XII.B.K2 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | Docking. |
| PA.XII.B.K3 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | Anchoring. |
| PA.XII.B.K4 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | Beaching/ramping. |
| PA.XII.B.K5 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | Postflight inspection, recording of in-flight/postflight discrepancies. |
| PA.XII.B.R1 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | Activities and distractions. |
| PA.XII.B.R2 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | [Archived] |
| PA.XII.B.R3 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | Seaplane base specific security procedures, if applicable. |
| PA.XII.B.R4 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | Disembarking passengers safely on the ramp and monitoring passenger movement while on the ramp. |
| PA.XII.B.S1 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | If anchoring, select a suitable area considering seaplane movement, water depth, tide, wind, and weather changes. Use an adequate number of anchors and lines of sufficient strength and length to ensure the seaplane's security. |
| PA.XII.B.S2 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | If not anchoring, approach the dock/mooring buoy or beach/ramp in the proper direction and at a safe speed, considering water depth, tide, current, and wind. |
| PA.XII.B.S3 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| PA.XII.B.S4 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | Conduct a postflight inspection and document discrepancies and servicing requirements, if any. |
| PA.XII.B.S5 | Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures | Secure the seaplane considering the effect of wind, waves, and changes in water level, or comply with applicable after landing, parking, and securing procedures if operating an amphibious airplane on land. |