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CA.II.CFAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023

Engine Starting

ACS task objective

To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with recommended engine starting procedures.

Bottom line

At a minimum, prepared checklists should be used for the before engine start and engine starting phases of flight. One of the most important safety rules is to ensure there is no one near the propeller prior to starting the engine.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 1 (p. 1-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. PHAK ch. 9 (p. 9-4) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. PHAK ch. 7 (p. 7-18) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. PHAK ch. 7 (p. 7-23) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)

Knowledge

Risk management

Skills

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