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AA.II.E.S3FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Determine all systems checked are within an acceptable operating range and are safe for...

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Determine all systems checked are within an acceptable operating range and are safe for the proposed flight. During the checks, explain at the request of the evaluator, any system operating characteristic or limitation and any corrective action for a malfunction.

Bottom line

All run-up and pre-takeoff checklist items should be completed before taxiing onto the runway or takeoff area. As a minimum before every takeoff, all engine instruments should be checked for proper and usual indications. Critical items to be checked include the position of the fuel tank selector and the quantity of fuel in the tank selected.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 6 (p. 6-1) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-23) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-29) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-13) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. PHAK ch. 7 (p. 7-41) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-12) — FAA-H-8083-23
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