ACS CA.XI.B

Beaching/ramping.

Postflight inspection, recording of in-flight/postflight discrepancies. 65

Activities and distractions.

Seaplane base specific security procedures, if applicable.

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

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.

Complete the appropriate checklist(s).

Conduct a postflight inspection and document discrepancies and servicing requirements, if any.

Secure the seaplane considering the effect of wind, waves, and changes in water level, or comply with applicable after landing, parking, and securing procedures if operating an amphibious airplane on land. 66 Appendix 1: Practical Test Roles, Responsibilities, and OutcomesCommercial Pilot for Airplane Category ACS (FAA-S-ACS-7B) Appendix 1: Practical Test Roles, Responsibilities, and Outcomes Eligibility Requirements for a Commercial Pilot Certificate The prerequisite requirements and general eligibility for a practical test and the specific requirements for the original issuance of a Commercial Pilot Certificate in the airplane category can be found in 14 CFR part 61, sections 61.39(a) and 61.123. 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. An applicant seeking to add an additional category or class to an existing certificate must comply with 14 CFR section 61.63, as applicable. Commercial Pilot Airplane Airman Knowledge Test Table For an initial commercial certificate, applicants must pass the knowledge test listed in the table below as a prerequisite for the practical test. Test Code Test Name Number of Questions Age Allotted Time Passing Score CAX Commercial Pilot Airplane 100 16 3.0 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 61.127(b). 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,