Commercial Pilot for Airplane CategoryFAA-S-ACS-7B
Area of Operation III
Airport and Seaplane Base Operations
2 Tasks
Task A Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems
References
14 CFR part 91; AIM; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25
Objective
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with normal and emergency radio communications, air traffic control (ATC) light signals, and runway lighting systems.
Knowledge
How to obtain appropriate radio frequencies.
Proper radio communication procedures and air traffic control (ATC) phraseology.
ATC light signal recognition.
Appropriate use of transponder(s).
Lost communication procedures.
Equipment issues that could cause loss of communication.
Radar assistance.
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) accident/incident reporting.
Runway Status Lighting Systems.
Risk Management
Communication.
Deciding if and when to declare an emergency.
Use of non-standard phraseology.
Skills
Select and activate appropriate frequencies.
Transmit using standard phraseology and procedures as specified in the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) and Pilot/Controller Glossary.
Acknowledge radio communications and comply with ATC instructions or as directed by the evaluator.
Task B Traffic Patterns
References
14 CFR part 91; AIM; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25
Objective
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with traffic patterns.
Knowledge
Towered and nontowered airport operations.
Traffic pattern selection for the current conditions.
Right-of-way rules.
Use of automated weather and airport information.
Risk Management
Collision hazards.
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Windshear and wake turbulence.
Skills
Identify and interpret airport/seaplane base runways, taxiways, markings, signs, and lighting.
Comply with recommended traffic pattern procedures.
Correct for wind drift to maintain the proper ground track.
Maintain orientation with the runway/landing area in use.
Maintain traffic pattern altitude, ±100 feet, and the appropriate airspeed, ±10 knots.
Maintain situational awareness and proper spacing from other aircraft in the traffic pattern.