AI.IX.F.S9FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills

Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. Note: For single-engine, the ev...

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Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. Note: For single-engine, the evaluator must select Task A or B; Task C, D, or E; Task F, G, or H; and Task I. For multiengine the evaluator must select Task A and Task C, D, or E.

Bottom line

The pilot should look actively for evidence of errors, since many tasks in aviation offer a means of checking work. Using the term wingtip to represent the proper visual reference line to the pylon is not correct. If the airplane descends below the pivotal altitude, the pilot should increase power to maintain airspeed while regaining altitude to the point at which the projected reference line pivots on the pylon.

FAA references

  1. AIH ch. 3 (p. 3-33) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  2. AFH ch. 7 (pp. 7-14–7-16) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AIH ch. 3 (p. 3-25) — FAA-H-8083-9B
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