AA.II.C — Taxiing (ASEL, AMEL)

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with safe taxi operations.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• AA.II.C.K1Current airport aeronautical references and information resources such as the Chart Supplement, airport diagram, and NOTAMs.
• AA.II.C.K2Taxi instructions/clearances including published taxi routes.
• AA.II.C.K3Airport markings, signs, and lights.
• AA.II.C.K4Appropriate aircraft lighting for day and night operations.
• AA.II.C.K5Push-back procedures, if applicable.
• AA.II.C.K6Appropriate flight deck activities prior to taxi, including route planning, identifying the location of Hot Spots, and coordinating with crew if, applicable.
• AA.II.C.K7Communications at towered and nontowered airports.
• AA.II.C.K8Entering or crossing runways.
• AA.II.C.K9Night taxi operations.
• AA.II.C.K10Low visibility taxi operations and techniques used to avoid disorientation.
• AA.II.C.K11Single-engine taxi procedures (AMEL).

Risk Management

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

• AA.II.C.R1Inappropriate activities and distractions.
• AA.II.C.R2Confirmation or expectation bias as related to taxi instructions.
• AA.II.C.R3A taxi route or departure runway change.
• AA.II.C.R4Failure to complete checklist(s).
• AA.II.C.R5Low visibility taxi operations.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• AA.II.C.S1Record/receive taxi instructions, read back/acknowledge taxi clearances, and review taxi routes on the airport diagram.
• AA.II.C.S2Use an airport diagram or taxi chart during taxi.
• AA.II.C.S3Comply with ATC clearances and instructions and observe all runway hold lines, ILS critical areas, beacons, and other airport/taxiway markings and lighting.
• AA.II.C.S4Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) prior to and during taxi, as appropriate.
• AA.II.C.S5Maintain situational awareness.
• AA.II.C.S6Maintain correct and positive airplane control, proper speed, appropriate use of wheel brakes and reverse thrust, and separation between other aircraft, vehicles, and persons to avoid an incursion/incident/accident.
• AA.II.C.S7Demonstrate taxi during day and night operations. If either condition is not available, the applicant must explain the differences between day and night taxi.
• AA.II.C.S8Demonstrate proper use of aircraft exterior lighting for day and night operations. If either condition is not available, the applicant must explain the differences between exterior aircraft lighting used for day and night operations.
• AA.II.C.S9Explain the hazards of low visibility taxi operations.