AA.VI.CFAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023
Arrival Procedures
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) arrival procedures. Note: See Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.
Bottom line
A STAR is a published IFR air traffic control arrival procedure that provides a transition from the en route structure to the terminal area. The STAR will end at a fix or NAVAID, designated by ATC, which allows for radar vectors and/or to connect to an instrument approach procedure.
FAA references
- AC 90-100, para. 4l — AC No: 90-100A
- IPH Glossary (p. G-9) — FAA-H-8083-16B
- IPH ch. 3 (pp. 3-10–3-12) — FAA-H-8083-16B
- PHAK Glossary (p. G-28) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
Knowledge
- AA.VI.C.K1: Standard Terminal Arrival (STAR) charts, U.S. Terminal Procedures Publications, and IFR En Route High and Low Altitude Charts.
- AA.VI.C.K2: Use of a Flight Management System (FMS) or GPS to follow a STAR.
- AA.VI.C.K3: Pilot/controller responsibilities, communication procedures, and ATC services available to pilots.
- AA.VI.C.K4: Two-way radio communication failure procedures during an arrival.
- AA.VI.C.K5: Ground-based and satellite-based navigation systems (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests and regulations, interference, appr
Risk management
- AA.VI.C.R1: ATC communications and compliance with published procedures.
- AA.VI.C.R2: Limitations of traffic avoidance equipment.
- AA.VI.C.R3: Responsibility to use "see and avoid" techniques when possible.
- AA.VI.C.R4: Automation management.
- AA.VI.C.R5: ATC instructions that modify an arrival or discontinue/resume the aircraft's lateral or vertical navigation on an arrival.
Skills
- AA.VI.C.S1: In actual or simulated instrument conditions, select, identify (as necessary) and use the appropriate communication and navigation facilitie
- AA.VI.C.S2: Set FMS and avionics, including flight director and autopilot controls for the arrival, if applicable.
- AA.VI.C.S3: Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) in a timely manner.
- AA.VI.C.S4: Use current and appropriate navigation publications or databases for the proposed flight.
- AA.VI.C.S5: Establish two-way communications with the proper controlling agency, use proper phraseology and comply, in a timely manner, with all ATC ins
- AA.VI.C.S6: Intercept all courses, radials, and bearings appropriate to the procedure, route, clearance, or as directed by the evaluator in a timely man
- AA.VI.C.S7: Comply with all applicable charted procedures.
- AA.VI.C.S8: Adhere to airspeed restrictions required by regulation, procedure, aircraft limitation, ATC, or the evaluator.
- AA.VI.C.S9: Establish rates of descent consistent with the route segment, airplane operating characteristics and safety.
- AA.VI.C.S10: Maintain the appropriate airspeed/V-speed ±10 knots, but not less than reference landing approach speed (VREF) if applicable, heading ±10°,
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