CA.II.BFAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023

Flight Deck Management

ACS task objective

To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with flight deck management practices. Note: See Appendix 2: Safety of Flight.

Bottom line

Students reluctant to use checklists can be reminded that pilots at all levels of experience refer to checklists, and that the more advanced the aircraft is, the more crucial checklists become.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-23) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-29) — FAA-H-8083-3C

Knowledge

  • CA.II.B.K1: Passenger briefing requirements, including operation and required use of safety restraint systems.
  • CA.II.B.K2: Use of appropriate checklists.
  • CA.II.B.K3: Requirements for current and appropriate navigation data.
  • CA.II.B.K4: Securing items and cargo.

Risk management

Skills

  • CA.II.B.S1: Secure all items in the aircraft.
  • CA.II.B.S2: Conduct an appropriate passenger briefing, including identifying the pilot-in-command (PIC), use of safety belts, shoulder harnesses, doors,
  • CA.II.B.S3: Properly program and manage the aircraft’s automation, as applicable.
  • CA.II.B.S4: Appropriately manage risks by utilizing ADM, including SRM/CRM.
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