FAA-S-8081-14 2-36 XI. AREA OF OPERATION:
MULTIENGINE OPERATIONS A. TASK: PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-23, AC 61-84, AC 91-23; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to performance and limitations by explaining the use of charts, tables, and data to determine performance and the adverse effects of exceeding limitations.
2. Computes weight and balance, including adding, removing, and shifting weight. Determines if the weight and center of gravity will remain within limits during all phases of flight.
3. Demonstrates use of the appropriate performance charts, tables, and data including takeoff, cruise, range, and endurance.
4. Calculates takeoff and climb performance, accelerate-stop and accelerate-go distances, and service ceilings – all engines, single-engine.
5. Describes the effects of atmospheric conditions on the airplane's performance.
6. Determines whether the computed performance i s within the airplane's capabilities and operating limitations.
B. TASK: OPERATION OF SYSTEMS REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-23; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits knowledge of the elements related to the operation of systems appropriate to the airplane provided for the flight test by explaining at least three of the following :
1. Primary flight controls and trim.
2. Flaps, leading edge devices, and spoilers.
3. Powerplants.
4. Propellers.
5. Landing gear.
6. Fuel, oil, and hydraulic systems.
7. Electrical system.
8. Pitot-static system, vacuum/pressure system, and associated flight instruments.
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9. Environmental system.
10. Deicing and anti-icing systems.
11. Avionics system.
C. TASK: ENGINE INOPERATIVE PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT REFERENCES: AC 61-21; AC 61-23; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits knowledge of the elements related to engine inoperative principles of flight by explaining:
1. The meaning of the term “critical engine.”
2. The reasons for variation in VMC, for loss of directional control and indications of the approaching loss.
3. The relationship of V MC to stall speed, including a determination of whether a V MC demonstration can be safely accomplished.
4. The effects of weight and center-of-gravity location.
5. The effects of density altitude.
6. Procedures for engine failure on takeoff prior to V MC, after liftoff, during cruise, and on approach to land.
7. Procedures for engine shutdown, securing, and restart.
FAA-S-8081-14 2-38 XII. AREA OF OPERATION:
NIGHT OPERATIONS NOTE: If an applicant does not meet the aeronautical experience requirements of FAR Section 61.109(a)(2), the applicant's certificate shall bear the limitation “Night Flying Prohibited.”
A. TASK: NIGHT PREPARATION REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-23, AC 67-2; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits k nowledge of the elements related to night operations by explaining:
1. Physiological aspects of night flying including the effects of changing light conditions, coping with illusions, and how the pilot's physical condition affects visual acuity.
2. Lighting systems identifying airports, runways, taxiways and obstructions, and pilot controlled lighting.
3. Airplane lighting systems.
4. Personal equipment essential for night flight.
5. Night orientation, navigation, and chart reading techniques.
6. Safety precautions and emergencies peculiar to night flying.
B. TASK: NIGHT FLIGHT NOTE: The examiner shall orally evaluate element 1 and at least one of the elements, 2 through 6.
REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 67-2; AIM; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to night flight.
2. Inspects the interior and exterior of the airplane with emphasis on those items essential for night flight.
3. Taxies and accomplishes the before takeoff check adhering to good operating practice for night conditions.
4. Performs takeoffs and climbs with emphasis on visual references.
5. Navigates and maintains orientation under VFR conditions.
6. Approaches, lands, and taxies, adhering to good operating practices for night conditions.
7. Completes all appropriate checklists.
FAA-S-8081-142-39 XIII. AREA OF OPERATION:
POSTFLIGHT PROCEDURES A. TASK: AFTER LANDING REFERENCES: AC 61-21; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA- Approved Airplane Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to after-landing procedures.
2. Taxies to the parking/refueling area using the proper wind control technique and obstacle avoidance procedures.
3. Completes the appropriate checklist.
B. TASK: PARKING AND SECURING REFERENCES: AC 61-21; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA- Approved Airplane Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements relate d to parking and securing procedures. This shall include an understanding of parking hand signals and deplaning passengers.
2. Parks the airplane properly, considering other aircraft and the safety of nearby persons and property on the ramp.
3. Follows the recommended procedure for engine shutdown and securing the cockpit and the airplane.
4. Performs a satisfactory postflight inspection.
5. Completes the appropriate checklist.
SECTION 3
AIRPLANE
SINGLE-ENGINE SEA (ASES) Practical Test Standard NOTE: An applicant seeking initial certification as a private pilot with an airplane single-engine sea class rating will be evaluated in all TASKS listed within this section.
At the discretion of the examiner, an applicant seeking the addition of an airplane single-engine sea class rating need not be evaluated on those AREAS OF OPERATIONS/TASKS so noted in the following rating tasks table.
FAA-S-8081-143-i Addition of an Airplane Single-Engine Sea Rating to an Existing Private Pilot Certificate Required TASKS are indicated by either the TASK letter(s) that apply(s) or an indication that all or none of the TASKS must be tested.
Area of Operation
ASEL AMEL AMES RH RG Non- Power Glider Power Glider Free Balloon Airship A,E,F, G,I,J ALL B,C ALL XXXX NONE NONE ALL NONE ALL NONE ALL A,E,F, G,I,J ALL B,C ALL ALL NONE NONE ALL NONE ALL NONE ALL A,E,F, G A,B,C, D,F B ALL ALL NONE NONE ALL NONE ALL NONE A,F A,E,F, G,I,J ALL B,C ALL ALL ALL NONE ALL ALL ALL NONE ALL A,E,F, G,I,J ALL B,C ALL ALL NONE NONE ALL ALL ALL NONE ALL A,E,F, G,I,J ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL A,E,F, G,I,J ALL B,C ALL ALL NONE NONE ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL A,E,F, G,I,J ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL A,E,F, G,I,J ALL B,C ALL ALL ALL NONE ALL ALL ALL NONE ALL I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII
PRIVATE PILOT RATING(S) HELD
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CONTENTS
RATING TASKS TABLE3-i
CHECKLISTS
Applicant’s Practical Test Checklist3-vii
Examiner’s Practical Test Checklist3-ix
AREAS OF OPERATION:
I. PREFLIGHT PREPARATION3-1
A. CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS3-1
B. WEATHER INFORMATION3-1
C. CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT PLANNING3-2
D. NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM3-2
E. PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS3-3
F. OPERATION OF SYSTEMS3-3
G. MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST3-4
H. AEROMEDICAL FACTORS3-4
I. WATER AND SEAPLANE CHARACTERISTICS3-5
J. SEAPLANE BASES, MARITIME RULES, AND
AIDS TO MARINE NAVIGATION3-5
II. PREFLIGHT PROCEDURES3-6
A. PREFLIGHT INSPECTION3-6
B. COCKPIT MANAGEMENT3-6
C. ENGINE STARTING3-7
D. TAXIING3-7
E. SAILING3-8
F. BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECK3-8
III. SEAPLANE BASE AND AIRPORT OPERATIONS3-9
A. RADIO COMMUNICATION AND ATC LIGHT
SIGNALS3-9
B. TRAFFIC PATTERNS3-9
C. SEAPLANE BASE/AIRPORT AND LANDING
AREA/RUNWAY MARKINGS AND LIGHTING3-10
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IV. TAKEOFFS, LANDINGS, AND GO-AROUNDS3-11
A. NORMAL AND CROSSWIND TAKEOFF AND
CLIMB3-11
B. NORMAL AND CROSSWIND APPROACH AND
LANDING3-12
C. GLASSY WATER TAKEOFF AND CLIMB3-13
D. GLASSY WATER APPROACH AND LANDING3-14
E. ROUGH WATER TAKEOFF AND CLIMB3-15
F. ROUGH WATER APPROACH AND LANDING3-16
G. CONFINED-AREA TAKEOFF AND CLIMB3-17
H. CONFINED-AREA APPROACH AND LANDING3-18
I. FORWARD SLIP TO A LANDING3-18
J. GO-AROUND3-19
V. PERFORMANCE MANEUVER3-20
STEEP TURNS3-20
VI. GROUND REFERENCE MANEUVERS3-21
A. RECTANGULAR COURSE3-21
B. S-TURNS3-21
C. TURNS AROUND A POINT3-22
VII. NAVIGATION3-23
A. PILOTAGE AND DEAD RECKONING3-23
B. NAVIGATION SYSTEMS AND RADAR
SERVICES3-23
C. DIVERSION3-24
D. LOST PROCEDURES3-24
VIII. SLOW FLIGHT AND STALLS3-25
A. MANEUVERING DURING SLOW FLIGHT3-25
B. POWER-OFF STALLS3-26
C. POWER-ON STALLS3-27
D. SPIN AWARENESS3-28
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IX. BASIC INSTRUMENT MANEUVERS3-29
A. STRAIGHT-AND-LEVEL FLIGHT3-29
B. CONSTANT AIRSPEED CLIMBS3-29
C. CONSTANT AIRSPEED DESCENTS3-30
D. TURNS TO HEADINGS3-30
E. RECOVERY FROM UNUSUAL FLIGHT
ATTITUDES3-30
F. RADIO COMMUNICATIONS, NAVIGATION
SYSTEMS/FACILITIES, AND RADAR SERVICES3-31
X. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS3-32
A. EMERGENCY DESCENT3-32
B. EMERGENCY APPROACH AND LANDING3-32
C. SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTIONS3-33
D. EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND SURVIVAL
GEAR3-34
XI. NIGHT OPERATIONS3-35
A. NIGHT PREPARATION3-35
B. NIGHT FLIGHT3-36
XII. POSTFLIGHT PROCEDURES3-37
A. AFTER LANDING3-37
B. ANCHORING3-37
C. DOCKING AND MOORING3-37
D. BEACHING3-38
E. RAMPING3-38
F. PARKING AND SECURING3-39
FAA-S-8081-143-vii APPLICANT’S PRACTICAL TEST CHECKLIST APPOINTMENT WITH EXAMINER:
EXAMINER’S NAME_____________________________ LOCATION ____________________________________ DATE/TIME ____________________________________
ACCEPTABLE AIRCRAFT Aircraft Documents:
Airworthiness Certificate Registration Certificate Operating Limitations Aircraft Maintenance Records:
Logbook Record of Airworthiness Inspections and AD Compliance € Pilot’s Operating Handbook, FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual FCC Station License
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT View-Limiting Device Current Aeronautical Charts Computer and Plotter Flight Plan Form Flight Logs Current AIM, Airport Facility Directory, and Appropriate Publications
PERSONAL RECORDS € Identification - Photo/Signature ID Pilot Certificate Current and Appropriate Medical Certificate Completed FAA Form 8710-1, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application with Instructor’s Signature (if applicable) AC Form 8080-2, Airman Written Test Report, or Computer Test Report Pilot Logbook with Appropriate Instructor Endorsements FAA Form 8060-5, Notice of Disapproval (if applicable) Approved School Graduation Certificate (if applicable) Examiner’s Fee (if applicable)
FAA-S-8081-143-ix EXAMINER’S PRACTICAL TEST CHECKLIST (ASES) APPLICANT'S NAME_______________________________ LOCATION_______________________________________ DATE/TIME______________________________________ I. PREFLIGHT PREPARATION A. CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS B. WEATHER INFORMATION C. CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT PLANNING D. NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM E. PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS F. OPERATION OF SYSTEMS G. MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST H. AEROMEDICAL FACTORS I. WATER AND SEAPLANE CHARACTERISTICS J. SEAPLANE BASES, MARITIME RULES, AND AIDS TO
MARINE NAVIGATION II. PREFLIGHT PROCEDURES A. PREFLIGHT INSPECTION B. COCKPIT MANAGEMENT C. ENGINE STARTING D. TAXIING E. SAILING F. BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECK III. SEAPLANE BASE AND AIRPORT OPERATIONS A. RADIO COMMUNICATION AND ATC LIGHT SIGNALS B. TRAFFIC PATTERNS C. SEAPLANE BASE/AIRPORT AND LANDING
AREA/RUNWAY MARKINGS AND LIGHTING IV. TAKEOFFS, LANDINGS, AND GO-AROUNDS A. NORMAL AND CROSSWIND TAKEOFF AND CLIMB B. NORMAL AND CROSSWIND APPROACH AND LANDING C. GLASSY WATER TAKEOFF AND CLIMB D. GLASSY WATER APPROACH AND LANDING E. ROUGH WATER TAKEOFF AND CLIMB F. ROUGH WATER APPROACH AND LANDING G. CONFINED-AREA TAKEOFF AND CLIMB H. CONFINED-AREA APPROACH AND LANDING I. FORWARD SLIP TO A LANDING
FAA-S-8081-14 3-x J. GO-AROUND V. PERFORMANCE MANEUVER STEEP TURNS VI. GROUND REFERENCE MANEUVERS A. RECTANGULAR COURSE B. S-TURNS C. TURNS AROUND A POINT VII. NAVIGATION A. PILOTAGE AND DEAD RECKONING B. NAVIGATION SYSTEMS AND RADAR SERVICES C. DIVERSION D. LOST PROCEDURES VIII. SLOW FLIGHT AND STALLS A. MANEUVERING DURING SLOW FLIGHT B. POWER-OFF STALLS C. POWER-ON STALLS D. SPIN AWARENESS IX. BASIC INSTRUMENT MANEUVERS A. STRAIGHT-AND-LEVEL FLIGHT B. CONSTANT AIRSPEED CLIMBS C. CONSTANT AIRSPEED DESENTS D. TURNS TO HEADINGS E. UNUSUAL FLIGHT ATTITUDES F. RADIO COMMUNICATIONS, NAVIGATION
SYSTEM/FACILITIES, AND RADAR SERVICES X. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS A. EMERGENCY DESCENT B. EMERGENCY APPROACH AND LANDING C. SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTIONS D. EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND SURVIVAL GEAR XI. NIGHT OPERATIONS A. NIGHT PREPARATION B. NIGHT FLIGHT XII. POSTFLIGHT PROCEDURES A. AFTER LANDING B. ANCHORING C. DOCKING AND MOORING D. BEACHING E. RAMPING F. PARKING AND SECURING