AA.I.B — Performance and Limitations

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with operating an aircraft safely within its operating envelope.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• AA.I.B.K1Elements related to performance and limitations by explaining the use of charts, tables, and data to determine performance.
• AA.I.B.K2How to determine the following, as applicable to the class sought:
  • AA.I.B.K2aa. Accelerate-stop / accelerate-go distance
  • AA.I.B.K2bb. Takeoff performance (e.g., balance field length, VMCG)
  • AA.I.B.K2cc. Climb performance
  • AA.I.B.K2dd. Cruise performance (e.g., optimum and maximum operating altitudes)
  • AA.I.B.K2ee. Descent performance
  • AA.I.B.K2ff. Landing performance
  • AA.I.B.K2gg. Performance with an inoperative powerplant for all phases of flight (AMEL, AMES)
  • AA.I.B.K2hh. Weight and balance and how to shift weight
• AA.I.B.K3Factors affecting performance, to include:
  • AA.I.B.K3aa. Atmospheric conditions
  • AA.I.B.K3bb. Pilot technique
  • AA.I.B.K3cc. Aircraft configuration (e.g., flap setting)
  • AA.I.B.K3dd. Airport environment (e.g., runway condition, land and hold short operations (LAHSO))
  • AA.I.B.K3ee. Loading (e.g., center of gravity)
  • AA.I.B.K3ff. Weight and balance
• AA.I.B.K4Aerodynamics and how it relates to performance.
• AA.I.B.K5Adverse effects of exceeding an airplane limitation or the airplane operating envelope.
• AA.I.B.K6Effects of icing on performance.
• AA.I.B.K7Clean wing concept; deicing and anti-icing procedures to include use of appropriate de-ice fluid, hold-over tables, calculating hold-over times, and pre-takeoff contamination checks.
• AA.I.B.K8Air carrier weight and balance systems (e.g., average weight program). (ATP AMEL, AMES)
• AA.I.B.K9Runway assessment and condition reporting and use of the Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM). (ATP AMEL, AMES)

Risk Management

The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks, encompassing:

• AA.I.B.R1Inaccurate use of performance charts, tables, and data.
• AA.I.B.R2Exceeding airplane limitations.
• AA.I.B.R3Possible differences between calculated performance and actual performance.
• AA.I.B.R4Airplane icing and its effect on performance and stall warning.
• AA.I.B.R5Runway excursions.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• AA.I.B.S1Describe the airspeeds used during specific phases of flight.
• AA.I.B.S2Describe the effects of meteorological conditions on performance for any phase of flight and correctly apply these factors to a specific chart, table, graph, or other performance data.
• AA.I.B.S3Describe the procedures for wing contamination recognition and any de-ice/anti-ice procedures prior to takeoff.
• AA.I.B.S4Explain the adverse effects of airframe icing during all phases of flight. Describe any operating limitations for flight in icing conditions. If equipped, describe the procedures for de-icing and anti-icing system use and their effects on performance.
• AA.I.B.S5Compute weight and balance, including practical techniques to resolve out-of-limits calculations for a representative scenario, as specified by the evaluator
• AA.I.B.S6Determine the computed center-of-gravity is within the acceptable limits and the lateral fuel balance is within limits for takeoff and landing.
• AA.I.B.S7Demonstrate proficient use of appropriate performance charts, tables, graphs, or other data to determine airplane performance and limitations for all phases of flight.