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AI.X.D.R8FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. Th...

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Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. The applicant demonstrates and simultaneously explains how to:

Bottom line

Many flight deck distractions begin as a minor problem, such as a gauge that is not reading correctly, but result in accidents as the pilot diverts attention to the perceived problem and neglects to properly control the aircraft. When a work overload situation exists, a pilot needs to stop, think, slow down, and prioritize.

FAA references

  1. AC 61-67, paras. 4a, 4b — AC No: 61-67C
  2. AIH ch. 9 (pp. 9-9–9-10) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  3. AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-25) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  4. AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-13) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  5. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-24) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  7. AIH ch. 3 (p. 3-32) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  8. AIH ch. 9 (p. 9-9) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  9. AFH ch. 5, Angle of Attack (p. 5-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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