ACS AA.VIII.B

Beaching/ramping. 58

Activities and distractions.

Propeller, turbofan inlet, and exhaust safety.

Airport/seaplane base security procedures.

Disembarking passengers safely on the ramp and monitoring passenger movement while on the ramp.

Comply with air traffic control (ATC) or evaluator instructions and make radio calls as appropriate.

If anchoring, select a suitable area considering seaplane movement, water depth, tide, wind, and weather changes. Use an adequate number of anchors and lines of sufficient strength and length to ensure the seaplane’s security.

If not anchoring, approach the dock/mooring buoy or beach/ramp in the proper direction and at a safe speed, considering water depth, tide, current, and wind.

Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s).

If anchoring/mooring/beaching, secure the seaplane considering the effects of wind, waves, and changes in water level; if ramping, comply with appropriate ground movement procedures.

Conduct a postflight inspection and document discrepancies and servicing requirements, if any. 59 Appendix 1: Practical Test Roles, Responsibilities, and OutcomesAirline Transport Pilot and Type Rating for Airplane Category ACS (FAA-S-ACS-11A) Appendix 1: Practical Test Roles, Responsibilities, and Outcomes Eligibility Requirements for an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate The prerequisite requirements and general eligibility for a practical test and the specific requirements for the issuance of an ATP Certificate in the airplane category can be found in 14 CFR part 61, sections 61.39(a) and 61.153. In accordance with 14 CFR part 61, section 61.39, the applicant must pass the airman knowledge test before taking the practical test, if applicable to the certificate or rating sought. Additional regulations in 14 CFR part 61 outline requirements for an ATP Certificate or the addition of an aircraft type rating. Some key sections include: • 14 CFR part 61, section 61.63 for endorsement and training record requirements for an applicant seeking an airplane type rating to be added to an airman certificate (other than an ATP Certificate). • 14 CFR part 61, section 61.155 for knowledge areas for ATP applicants. • 14 CFR part 61, section 61.156 for training for applicants seeking a multiengine ATP Certificate. • 14 CFR part 61, section 61.157 for the endorsement and training record requirements for an applicant seeking an airplane type rating to be added to an ATP certificate or for an airplane type rating to be concurrently completed with the original issuance of an ATP certificate. • 14 CFR part 61, section 61.159 for aeronautical experience needed for an ATP Certificate in the airplane category; • 14 CFR part 61, section 61.160 for the eligibility requirements for a multiengine ATP certificate with restricted privileges with reduced aeronautical experience. It also specifies the limitations that must be placed on the ATP certificate if the applicant uses this section to qualify for the certificate. • 14 CFR part 61, section 61.165 for the addition of an airplane category or class rating to an ATP Certificate. Applicants must pass the appropriate knowledge test listed in the table below as a prerequisite for the ATP practical test in the airplane category. Test Code Test Name Number of Questions Age Allotted Time Passing Score ATS Airline Transport Pilot Single-Engine Airplane 90 21 3.0 70 ATM Airline Transport Pilot Multiengine Airplane 125 18 4.0 70 Use of the ACS During a Practical Test The practical test is conducted in accordance with the ACS and FAA regulations that are current as of the date of the test. The Areas of Operation in this ACS align with the Areas of Operation found in 14 CFR part 61, section 61.157(e). Each Area of Operation includes Tasks appropriate to that Area of Operation. Each Task contains an Objective stating what the applicant must know, consider, and/or do. The ACS then lists the aeronautical knowledge, risk management, and skill elements relevant to the specific Task, along with the conditions and standards for acceptable performance. The ACS uses Notes to emphasize special considerations. During the ground and flight portion of the practical test, the FAA expects evaluators to assess the applicant's mastery of the topic in accordance with the level of learning most appropriate for the specified Task. The oral questioning will continue throughout the entire practical test. For some topics, the evaluator will ask the applicant to describe or explain. For other items, the evaluator will assess the applicant's understanding by providing a scenario that requires the applicant to appropriately apply and/or correlate knowledge, experience, and information to the circumstances of the given scenario. The flight portion of the practical test requires the applicant to demonstrate knowledge, risk management, flight proficiency, and operational skill in accordance with the ACS. The elements within each Task in this ACS are coded according to a scheme that includes four components. For example,