AA.II.CFAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023
Taxiing (ASEL, AMEL)
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with safe taxi operations.
Bottom line
Taxiing is the controlled movement of the airplane under its own power while on the surface. Taxi operations require constant vigilance by the entire flight crew, not just the pilot taxiing the airplane.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-18) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AC 120-74, paras. 7b, 7g — AC No: 120-74B
- AFH ch. 1 (p. 1-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AC 91-73, para. 7g — AC No: 91-73B
Knowledge
- AA.II.C.K1: Current airport aeronautical references and information resources such as the Chart Supplement, airport diagram, and Notices to Air Missions
- AA.II.C.K2: Taxi instructions/clearances, including published taxi routes.
- AA.II.C.K3: Airport markings, signs, and lights.
- AA.II.C.K4: Appropriate aircraft lighting for day and night operations.
- AA.II.C.K5: Push-back procedures, if applicable.
- AA.II.C.K6: Appropriate flight deck activities prior to taxi, including route planning, identifying the location of Hot Spots, and coordinating with cre
- AA.II.C.K7: Communications at towered and nontowered airports.
- AA.II.C.K8: Entering or crossing runways.
- AA.II.C.K9: Night taxi operations.
- AA.II.C.K10: Low visibility taxi operations and techniques used to avoid disorientation.
- AA.II.C.K11: Single-Engine taxi procedures for (AMEL).
Risk management
- AA.II.C.R1: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
- AA.II.C.R2: Confirmation or expectation bias as related to taxi instructions.
- AA.II.C.R3: A taxi route or departure runway change.
- AA.II.C.R4: Partial completion of checklist(s).
- AA.II.C.R5: Low visibility taxi operations.
- AA.II.C.R6: Runway incursion.
Skills
- AA.II.C.S1: Receive/record taxi instructions, read back/acknowledge taxi clearances, and review taxi routes on the airport diagram.
- AA.II.C.S2: Use an appropriate airport diagram or taxi chart, if published.
- AA.II.C.S3: Comply with air traffic control (ATC) clearances and instructions and observe all runway hold lines, Instrument Landing System (ILS) critica
- AA.II.C.S4: Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) prior to and during taxi, as appropriate.
- AA.II.C.S5: Maintain situational awareness.
- AA.II.C.S6: Maintain correct and positive airplane control, proper speed, appropriate use of wheel brakes and reverse thrust, and separation between oth
- AA.II.C.S7: Demonstrate taxi during day and night operations. If either condition is not available, the applicant explains the differences between day a
- AA.II.C.S8: Demonstrate proper use of aircraft exterior lighting for day and night operations. If either condition is not available, the applicant expla
- AA.II.C.S9: Explain the hazards of low visibility taxi operations.
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