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III. AREA OF OPERATION: PREFLIGHT PREPARATION
NOTE: The examiner must select at least one TASK.
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REFERENCES: 14 CFR parts 23, 43, 61, 67, 91; FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-S-8081-12, FAA-S-8081-14; POH/AFM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to certificates and documents by describing:
1. The training requirements for the issuance of a recreational, private, and commercial pilot certificate.
2. The privileges and limitations of pilot certificates and ratings at recreational, private, and commercial levels.
3. Class and duration of medical certificates.
4. Recent pilot flight experience requirements.
5. Required entries in pilot logbook or flight record.
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REFERENCES: AC 00-6, AC 00-45, FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-S-8081-12, FAA-S-8081-14.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to weather information by describing:
1. Importance of a thorough preflight weather briefing.
2. Various means and sources of obtaining weather information.
3. Use of real-time weather reports, forecasts, and charts for developing scenario based training.
4. Inflight weather advisories.
5. Recognition of aviation weather hazards to include wind shear.
6. Factors to be considered in making a "go/no-go" decision.
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REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-23, FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-S-8081-12, FAA-S-8081-14; POH/AFM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to the operation of systems, as applicable to the airplane used for the practical test, by describing the following systems:
1. Primary and secondary flight controls
2. Trim
3. Water rudders (ASES)
4. Powerplant and propeller
5. Landing gear
6. Fuel, oil, and hydraulic
7. Electrical
8. Avionics including autopilot
9. Pitot static, vacuum/pressure and associated instruments
10. Environmental
11. Deicing and anti-icing
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REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-23, FAA-H-8083-25, AC 61-84; FAA-S-8081-12, FAA-S-8081-14; POH/AFM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to performance and limitations by describing:
1. Determination of weight and balance condition.
2. Use of performance charts, tables, and other data in determining performance in various phases of flight.
3. Effects of exceeding airplane limitations.
4. Effects of atmospheric conditions on performance.
5. Factors to be considered in determining that the required performance is within the airplane's capabilities.
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REFERENCES: 14 CFR parts 23, 39, 43; FAA-S-8081-12, FAA-S-8081-14; POH/AFM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to required airworthiness by explaining:
1. Required instruments and equipment for day/night VFR.
2. Procedures and limitations for determining airworthiness of the airplane with inoperative instruments and equipment with and without a minimum equipment list (MEL).
3. Requirements and procedures for obtaining a special flight permit.
4. Airworthiness directives, compliance records, maintenance/inspection requirements, and appropriate records.
5. Procedures for deferring maintenance on aircraft without an approved MEL.
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Chuck
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