AA.II.EFAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023
Before Takeoff Checks
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with before takeoff checks. Note: See Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.
Bottom line
Be sure to use the pre-takeoff checklist on every takeoff. All run-up and pre-takeoff checklist items should be completed before taxiing onto the runway or takeoff area.
FAA references
- SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-12) — FAA-H-8083-23
- AFH ch. 6 (p. 6-1) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-23) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
Knowledge
- AA.II.E.K1: Purpose of pre-takeoff checklist items, including:
- AA.II.E.K1a: a. Reasons for checking each item
- AA.II.E.K1b: b. Detecting malfunctions
- AA.II.E.K1c: c. Ensuring the aircraft is in safe operating condition
- AA.II.E.K2: Deicing and anti-icing procedures, holdover times, and pre-takeoff contamination check.
- AA.II.E.K3: Adverse weather considerations for performance on takeoff (e.g., snow, ice, gusting crosswinds, lowvisibility).
- AA.II.E.K4: Items to be included in a before takeoff briefing.
Risk management
- AA.II.E.R1: Division of attention while conducting before takeoff checks.
- AA.II.E.R2: An unexpected change in the runway to be used for departure.
- AA.II.E.R3: Using performance data to set airspeeds and flight instruments for actual conditions and the departure runway.
- AA.II.E.R4: Setting navigation and communication equipment for departure.
- AA.II.E.R5: Configuring autopilot and flight director for departure.
- AA.II.E.R6: Adverse weather conditions prior to takeoff (e.g., snow, ice, gusting crosswinds, low-visibility).
- AA.II.E.R7: Potential powerplant failure during takeoff or other malfunction considering operational factors such as airplane characteristics, runway/ta
Skills
- AA.II.E.S1: Determine the airplane’s takeoff performance for actual conditions and planned departure runway or waterway.
- AA.II.E.S2: Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) prior to takeoff in a timely manner.
- AA.II.E.S3: Determine all systems checked are within an acceptable operating range and are safe for the proposed flight. During the checks, explain at t
- AA.II.E.S4: Determine airspeeds/V-speeds and set flight instruments appropriately, configure flight director, autopilot, and navigation and communicatio
- AA.II.E.S5: Conduct a briefing that includes procedures for emergency and abnormal situations (e.g., powerplant failure, windshear), which may be encoun
- AA.II.E.S6: Obtain and correctly interpret the takeoff and departure clearance.
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