PRIVATE PILOT
Practical Test Standards ｆor AIRPLANE (Multi-Engine)
IX. AREA OF OPERATION: BASIC INSTRUMENT MANEUVERS
NOTE: The examiner shall select TASK E and at least two other TASKs. If the applicant holds an instrument rating airplane he or she only needs to demonstrate TASK E.
A. TASK: STRAIGHT-AND-LEVEL FLIGHT (AMEL and AMES)
REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-15.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to attitude instrument flying during straight-and-level flight.
2. Maintains straight-and-level flight solely by reference to instruments using proper instrument cross-check and interpretation, and coordinated control application.
3. Maintains altitude, ±200 feet (60 meters); heading, ±20°; and airspeed, ±10 knots.
B. TASK: CONSTANT AIRSPEED CLIMBS (AMEL and AMES)
REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-15.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to attitude instrument flying during constant airspeed climbs.
2. Establishes the climb configuration specified by the examiner.
3. Transitions to the climb pitch attitude and power setting on an assigned heading using proper instrument cross-check and interpretation, and coordinated control application.
4. Demonstrates climbs solely by reference to instruments at a constant airspeed to specific altitudes in straight flight and turns.
5. Levels off at the assigned altitude and maintains that altitude, ±200 feet (60 meters); maintains heading, ±20°; maintains airspeed, ±10 knots.
C. TASK: CONSTANT AIRSPEED DESCENTS (AMEL and AMES)
REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-15.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to attitude instrument flying during constant airspeed descents.
2. Establishes the descent configuration specified by the examiner.
3. Transitions to the descent pitch attitude and power setting on an assigned heading using proper instrument cross-check and interpretation, and coordinated control application.
4. Demonstrates descents solely by reference to instruments at a constant airspeed to specific altitudes in straight flight and turns.
5. Levels off at the assigned altitude and maintains that altitude, ±200 feet (60 meters); maintains heading, ±20°; maintains airspeed, ±10 knots.
D. TASK: TURNS TO HEADINGS (AMEL and AMES)
REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-15.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to attitude instrument flying during turns to headings.
2. Transitions to the level-turn attitude using proper instrument crosscheck and interpretation, and coordinated control application.
3. Demonstrates turns to headings solely by reference to instruments; maintains altitude, ±200 feet (60 meters); maintains a standard rate turn and rolls out on the assigned heading, ±10°; maintains airspeed, ±10 knots.
E. TASK: RECOVERY FROM UNUSUAL FLIGHT ATTITUDES (AMEL and AMES)
REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-15.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to attitude instrument flying during unusual attitudes.
2. Recognizes unusual flight attitudes solely by reference to instruments; recovers promptly to a stabilized level flight attitude using proper instrument cross-check and interpretation and smooth, coordinated control application in the correct sequence.
F. TASK: RADIO COMMUNICATIONS, NAVIGATION SYSTEMS/FACILITIES, AND RADAR SERVICES (AMEL and AMES)
REFERENCES: AC 61-23/FAA-H-8083-25, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-15.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to radio communications, navigation systems/facilities, and radar services available for use during flight solely by reference to instruments.
2. Selects the proper frequency and identifies the appropriate facility.
3. Follows verbal instructions and/or navigation systems/facilities for guidance.
4. Determines the minimum safe altitude.
5. Maintains altitude, ±200 feet (60 meters); maintains heading, ±20°; maintains airspeed, ±10 knots.
X. AREA OF OPERATION: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
NOTE: Examiners shall select an entry altitude that will allow the single engine demonstrations task to be completed no lower than 3,000 feet (920 meters) AGL or the manufacturer's recommended altitude, whichever is higher. At altitudes lower than 3,000 feet (920 meters) AGL, engine failure shall be simulated by reducing throttle to idle and then establishing zero thrust.
A. TASK: EMERGENCY DESCENT (AMEL and AMES)
REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-3; POH/AFM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to an emergency descent.
2. Recognizes situations, such as depressurization, cockpit smoke and/or fire that require an emergency descent.
3. Establishes the appropriate airspeed and configuration for the emergency descent.
4. Exhibits orientation, division of attention, and proper planning.
5. Maintains positive load factors during the descent.
6. Completes appropriate checklists.
B. TASK: ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF BEFORE VMC (SIMULATED--AMEL and AMES)
REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-3; POH/AFM.
NOTE: Engine failure (simulated) shall be accomplished before reaching 50 percent of the calculated VMC.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to the procedure used for engine failure during takeoff prior to reaching VMC.
2. Closes the throttles smoothly and promptly when simulated engine failure occurs.
3. Maintains directional control and applies brakes (AMEL) or flight controls (AMES), as necessary.
C. TASK: ENGINE FAILURE AFTER LIFT-OFF (SIMULATED--AMEL and AMES)
REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-3; POH/AFM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to the procedure used for engine failure after lift-off.
2. Recognizes a simulated engine failure promptly, maintains control, and utilizes appropriate emergency procedures.
3. Reduces drag, identifies and verifies the inoperative engine after simulated engine failure.
4. Simulates feathering the propeller on the inoperative engine. Examiner shall then establish zero-thrust on the inoperative engine.
5. Establishes VYSE; If obstructions are present, establishes VXSE or VMC +5 knots, whichever is greater, until obstructions are cleared. Then transitions to VYSE.
6. Banks toward the operating engine as required for best performance.
7. Monitors operating engine and makes adjustments as necessary.
8. Recognizes the airplane's performance capabilities. If a climb is not possible at VYSE, maintain VYSE and return to the departure airport for landing, or initiates an approach to the most suitable landing area available.
9. Secures the (simulated) inoperative engine.
10. Maintains heading, ±10°, and airspeed, ±5 knots.
11. Completes appropriate emergency checklist.
D. TASK: APPROACH AND LANDING WITH AN INOPERATIVE ENGINE (SIMULATED--AMEL and AMES)
REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-3; POH/AFM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to an approach and landing with an engine inoperative to include engine failure on final approach.
2. Recognizes engine failure and takes appropriate action, maintains control, and utilizes recommended emergency procedures.
3. Banks toward the operating engine, as required, for best performance.
4. Monitors the operating engine and makes adjustments as necessary.
5. Maintains the recommended approach airspeed +10/--5, and landing configuration with a stabilized approach, until landing is assured.
6. Makes smooth, timely and correct control applications during roundout and touchdown.
7. Touches down on the first one-third of available runway, with no drift and the airplane’s longitudinal axis aligned with and over the runway center/landing path.
8. Maintains crosswind correction and directional control throughout the approach and landing sequence.
9. Completes appropriate checklists.
E. TASK: SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTIONS (AMEL and AMES)
REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-3; POH/AFM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to system and equipment malfunctions appropriate to the airplane provided for the practical test.
2. Analyzes the situation and takes the appropriate action for simulated emergencies appropriate to the airplane provided for the practical test for at least three (3) of the following:
a. partial or complete power loss.
b. engine roughness or overheat.
c. carburetor or induction icing.
d. loss of oil pressure.
e. fuel starvation.
f. electrical malfunction.
g. vacuum/pressure, and associated flight instruments malfunction.
h. pitot/static.
i. landing gear or flap malfunction.
j. inoperative trim.
k. inadvertent door or window opening.
l. structural icing.
m. smoke/fire/engine compartment fire.
n. any other emergency appropriate to the airplane.
3. Follows the appropriate checklist or procedure.
F. TASK: EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND SURVIVAL GEAR (AMEL and AMES)
REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-3; POH/AFM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to emergency equipment and survival gear appropriate to the airplane and environment encountered during flight. Identifies appropriate equipment that should be aboard the airplane.
