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PA.II.D.S6FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

Maintain positive control of the airplane during ground operations by controlling direc...

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Maintain positive control of the airplane during ground operations by controlling direction and speed without excessive use of brakes.

Bottom line

A sharp turn assisted by brakes and differential power can cause the airplane to pivot about a stationary inboard wheel and landing gear, and the pilot should not allow it to occur. All checklists should be completed while the aircraft is stopped.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-32) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AIM 4-3-24 (Use of Aircraft Lights) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  4. AIM 4-3-19 (Taxi During Low Visibility) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  5. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-34) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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