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PA.IV.G.S6aFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills

a. Retract the water rudders, as appropriate

ACS element text (the applicant demonstrates understanding of)

Clear the area, taxi into takeoff position utilizing maximum available takeoff area, and align the airplane on the takeoff path. a. Retract the water rudders, as appropriate

Bottom line

The applicant exhibits the skill to: Clear the area, taxi into takeoff position utilizing maximum available takeoff area, and align the airplane on the takeoff path. Retract the water rudders, as appropriate.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-16) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-12) — FAA-H-8083-23
  3. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-5) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
  5. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-42) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  7. SEA ch. 5 (p. 5-1) — FAA-H-8083-23
  8. AIM 7-6-7 (Mountain Flying) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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