PA.XII.AFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023
After Landing, Parking, and Securing (ASEL, AMEL)
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with after landing, parking, and securing procedures.
Bottom line
A flight is not complete until the engine is shut down and the airplane is secured, and the pilot should consider this an essential part of any flight. The pilot should always use the procedures in the airplane's AFM/POH shutdown checklist for shutting down the engine and securing the airplane.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-23) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 17 (p. 17-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 1 (p. 1-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
Knowledge
Risk management
- PA.XII.A.R1: Activities and distractions.
- PA.XII.A.R2: [Archived]
- PA.XII.A.R3: Airport specific security procedures.
- PA.XII.A.R4: Disembarking passengers safely on the ramp and monitoring passenger movement while on the ramp.
Skills
- PA.XII.A.S1: [Archived]
- PA.XII.A.S2: Park in an appropriate area, considering the safety of nearby persons and property.
- PA.XII.A.S3: Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
- PA.XII.A.S4: Conduct a postflight inspection and document discrepancies and servicing requirements, if any.
- PA.XII.A.S5: Secure the airplane.
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