FAA-S-8081-21 2-4 III. AREA OF OPERATION: GROUND OPERATIONS A. TASK: POWERPLANT START REFERENCES: 14 CFR part 63; Aircraft Operating Manual, AFM.
Objective: To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits adequate knowledge of the correct powerplant start procedures, including the use of an auxiliary power unit (APU) or external power source, starting under various atmospheric conditions, normal and abnormal starting limitations, and the proper action required in the event of a malfunction.
2. Exhibits adequate knowledge of normal starts, battery starts, bottle starts, cross-bleed starts, start valve failures, ignition failure, hot/hung starts, fire during start, and APU failure during start.
3. Ensures the ground safety procedures are followed during the before-start, start, and after-start phases.
4. Ensures the use of appropriate ground crew personnel during the start procedures.
5. Performs all items of the start procedures by systematically following the approved checklist items for the before-start, start, and after-start phases.
6. Demonstrates sound judgment and operating practices in those instances where specific instructions or checklist items are not published.
FAA-S-8081-212-5 B. TASK: TAXI AND PRETAKEOFF CHECKS REFERENCES: 14 CFR part 63; Aircraft Operating Manual, AFM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits adequate knowledge of the correct taxi and pretakeoff procedures (as appropriate to the aircraft), including pushback or powerback, as applicable, by stating the reason for checking the items outlined on the approved checklist, and explaining how to detect possible malfunctions.
2. Accomplishes the applicable checklist items and performs the recommended procedures.
3. Ensures that all systems are within their normal operating range prior to beginning, during the performance of, and at the completion of those checks required by the approved checklist.
4. Explains, as may be requested by the examiner, any normal or abnormal system operating characteristic or limitation, and the corrective action for a specific malfunction.
5. Determines if the aircraft is safe for the proposed flight or requires maintenance.
6. Determines the aircraft’s takeoff performance, considering such factors as wind, density altitude, weight, temperature, pressure altitude, and runway condition and length.
7. Determines airspeeds/V- speeds and properly sets all applicable instrument and systems references.
8. Upon request, reviews procedures for emergency and abnormal situations which may be encountered during takeoff, and states the corrective action required of the other concerned crewmembers.
9. Monitors and correctly interprets the takeoff and departure clearance as issued by ATC and other radio communications.
FAA-S-8081-21 2-6 IV. AREA OF OPERATION: NORMAL PROCEDURES A. TASK: TAKEOFF REFERENCES: 14 CFR parts 63, 91; Aircraft Operating Manual, AFM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits adequate knowledge of normal takeoff and climbs, including (as appropriate to the aircraft), airspeeds, configurations, meteorological considerations, and normal procedures.
2. Takes into account, prior to beginning the takeoff, operational factors that could affect the maneuver such as Takeoff Warning Inhibit Systems or other aircraft characteristics;
runway length, surface condition, obstructions, and other hazards; wind, wake turbulence, and other related factors that could adversely affect safety.
3. Verifies and correctly computes takeoff performance requirements and applies correction for the existing wind component to the aircraft speeds.
4. Adjusts the powerplant controls as recommended by the FAA- approved guidance for the existing conditions.
5. Accomplishes or calls for and verifies the accomplishment of the appropriate checklist items to ensure that the aircraft systems are operating properly.
FAA-S-8081-212-7 B. TASK: INFLIGHT REFERENCES: 14 CFR parts 63, 91; AC 61-27; Aircraft Operating Manual, AFM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits adequate knowledge of instrument procedures, including SID’s, Low and High Altitude Charts, STAR’s and related pilot/crew/controller responsibilities.
NOTE: Although not explicitly required by part 63, knowledge of this Objective is necessary by flightcrew positions, including flight engineers.
2. Accomplishes or calls for and verifies the accomplishment of the appropriate checklist items to ensure that the aircraft systems are operating properly.
3. Exhibits adequate knowledge of high altitude performance and specific flight characteristics appropriate to the specific aircraft. FSB reports should be used when applicable.
4. Possesses adequate knowledge of the aircraft systems, subsystems, and devices relative to the aircraft type (as determined by the examiner).
5. Demonstrates the proper use of the aircraft systems, subsystems, and devices (as determined by the examiner) appropriate to the aircraft such as—
a. powerplant.
b. fuel system.
c. electrical system.
d. hydraulic system.
e. environmental and pressurization systems.
f. fire detection and extinguishing systems.
g. navigation and avionics systems.
h. automatic flight control system, electronic flight instrument system, and related subsystems.
i. flight control systems.
j. anti-ice and deice systems.
k. aircraft and personal emergency equipment.
l. other systems, subsystems, and devices specific to the type aircraft, including make, model, and series.
m. pneumatic system(s).
FAA-S-8081-21 2-8 C. TASK: APPROACH AND LANDING REFERENCES: 14 CFR parts 63, 91; AC 61-27; Aircraft Operating Manual, AFM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits adequate knowledge of descents, precision and nonprecision instrument approaches, visual approaches, missed approach, and other procedures; and aircraft performance requirements, including (as appropriate to the specific aircraft), airspeeds, configurations, meteorological considerations, and normal procedures.
NOTE: Although not explicitly required by part 63, knowledge of this Objective is necessary by flightcrew positions, including flight engineers.
2. Takes into account, prior to beginning the descent, approach and/or landing, operational factors that could affect the maneuver such as inoperative aircraft systems or other aircraft characteristics; runway length, surface condition, obstructions, and other hazards; and wind, wake turbulence, and other related factors that could adversely affect safety.
3. Verifies and correctly computes approach and landing performance requirements, and applies correction for the existing wind component and aircraft configuration to the aircraft speeds.
4. Adjusts the powerplant controls and aircraft systems as recommended by the FAA-approved guidance for the existing conditions.
5. Accomplishes or calls for and verifies the accomplishment of the appropriate checklist items to ensure that the aircraft systems are operating properly.
FAA-S-8081-212-9 D. TASK: ENGINE AND SYSTEMS MONITORING REFERENCES: 14 CFR parts 63, 91; Aircraft Operating Manual, AFM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits adequate knowledge of the aircraft systems, including normal procedures and checklists.
2. Adjusts the powerplant controls and aircraft systems, as recommended by the FAA-approved guidance, for the existing conditions.
3. Accomplishes or calls for and verifies the accomplishment of the appropriate checklist items to ensure that the aircraft systems are operating properly.
FAA-S-8081-21 2-10 V. AREA OF OPERATION: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES NOTE: Abnormal or emergency procedures should be tested for engines and each major system such as hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical.
A. TASK: TAKEOFF REFERENCES: 14 CFR parts 63, 91; Aircraft Operating Manual, AFM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits adequate knowledge of the technique and procedure for accomplishing a rejected takeoff after powerplant/system(s) failure/warnings, and related safety factors.
2. Exhibits adequate knowledge of the procedures used during powerplant failure on takeoff, the appropriate reference airspeeds, aircraft performance requirements, and the specific crew actions required.
3. Exhibits adequate knowledge of abnormal and emerg ency procedures, including, as appropriate, airspeeds, configurations, and meteorological considerations.
4. Adjusts the powerplant controls as recommended by the FAA- approved guidance for the existing conditions.
5. Accomplishes immediate action items; calls for and verifies the accomplishment of the appropriate checklist.
FAA-S-8081-212-11 B. TASK: INFLIGHT REFERENCES: 14 CFR parts 63, 91; AC 61-27; Aircraft Operating Manual, AFM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits adequate knowledge of the em ergency procedures relating to the particular aircraft type (as may be determined by the examiner).
2. Exhibits adequate knowledge of two-way radio communication failure procedures.
3. Identifies malfunctions and applies the proper procedure relating to abnormal operation of aircraft systems, subsystems, and devices relative to the aircraft type (as determined by the examiner) such as—
a. powerplant.
b. fuel system.
c. electrical system.
d. hydraulic system.
e. environmental and pressurization systems.
f. fire detection and extinguishing systems.
g. navigation and avionics systems.
h. automatic flight control system, electronic flight instrument system, and related subsystems.
i. flight control systems.
j. anti-ice and deice systems.
k. aircraft and personal emergency equipment.
l. other systems, subsystems, and devices specific to the type aircraft, including make, model, and series.
m. pneumatic system(s).
4. Demonstrates the proper emergency procedures relating to the particular aircraft type, including —
a. emergency descent.
b. inflight fire and smoke removal.
c. rapid decompression.
d. emergency evacuation.
e. engine fire.
f. others (as required by the AFM).
5. Adjusts the powerplant controls, as recommended by the FAA-approved guidance, for the existing conditions.
6. Accomplishes immediate action items; calls for and verifies the accomplishment of the appropriate checklist.
FAA-S-8081-21 2-12 C. TASK: APPROACH AND LANDING REFERENCES: 14 CFR parts 63, 91; AC 61-27; Aircraft Operating Manual, AFM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits adequate knowledge of the emergency procedures relating to the particular aircraft type (as determined by the examiner).
2. Correctly computes approach and landing performance requirements taking into account operational factors that may affect the maneuver such as malfunctioning aircraft systems, abnormal or emergency situations, or other related factors that could adversely affect safety.
3. Adjusts the powerplant controls and aircraft systems as recommended by the FAA-approved guidance for the existing conditions.
4. Accomplishes or calls for and verifies the accomplishment of the appropriate checklist items to ensure that the aircraft systems are operating properly.
D. TASK: ENGINE AND SYSTEMS MONITORING REFERENCES: 14 CFR parts 63, 91; Aircraft Operating Manual, AFM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits adequate knowledge of the aircraft systems, including malfunctions, abnormal and emergency procedures, and checklists.
2. Identifies and applies the appropriate procedure relating to subtle system failures such as slow leaks in the lubricating or hydraulics system(s), minor electrical overloads, inadequate pressurization, fuel imbalance/transfer/jettison, and abnormal procedures specified by the AFM.
3. Adjusts the powerplant controls and aircraft systems as recommended by the FAA-approved guidance for the existing conditions.
4. Accomplishes or calls for and verifies the accomplishment of the appropriate checklist items to ensure that the aircraft systems are operating properly.
FAA-S-8081-212-13 VI. AREA OF OPERATION: POSTFLIGHT PROCEDURES A. TASK: AFTER LANDING REFERENCES: Aircraft Operating Manual, AFM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits adequate knowledge of safe after-landing/taxi procedures, as appropriate.
2. Accomplishes the applicable checklist items and performs the recommended procedures.
B. TASK: PARKING AND SECURING REFERENCES: Aircraft Operating Manual, AFM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits adequate knowledge of the parking and the securing aircraft procedures.
2. Accomplishes the applicable checklist items and performs the recommended procedures.
3. Has adequate knowledge of the aircraft forms/logs to record the flight time and discrepancies.
APPENDIX 1 TASK VS. SIMULATION DEVICE CREDIT
FAA-S-8081-21Appendix 1-i APPENDIX 1 — TASK VS. SIMULATION DEVICE CREDIT
CONTENTS TASK VS. SIMULATION DEVICE CREDIT......................Appendix 1-1 USE OF CHART................................................................Appendix 1-1 TABLE 1 - TASK AUTHORIZATION FOR
APPLICANTS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR EXEMPTION 4901, AS AMENDED.......................................................Appendix 1-3 TABLE 2 - TASK AUTHORIZATION FOR APPLICANTS ELIGIBLE FOR EXEMPTION 4901, AS AMENDED................................................................. Appendix 1-5