AA.VIII.A — After Landing, Parking and Securing (ASEL, AMEL)

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with normal after landing, parking, and securing procedures.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• AA.VIII.A.K1Parking, shutdown, securing, and postflight inspection.
• AA.VIII.A.K2Documenting in-flight/postflight discrepancies.

Risk Management

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

• AA.VIII.A.R1Inappropriate activities and distractions.
• AA.VIII.A.R2Confirmation or expectation bias as related to taxi instructions.
• AA.VIII.A.R3Propeller, turbofan inlet, and exhaust safety.
• AA.VIII.A.R4Airport specific security procedures.
• AA.VIII.A.R5Disembarking passengers.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• AA.VIII.A.S1Demonstrate runway incursion avoidance procedures.
• AA.VIII.A.S2Comply with ATC or evaluator instructions and make radio calls as appropriate.
• AA.VIII.A.S3Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate checklist(s) after clearing the runway.
• AA.VIII.A.S4Park at the gate or in an appropriate area, considering the safety of nearby persons and property.
• AA.VIII.A.S5Conduct a postflight inspection and document discrepancies and servicing requirements, if any.
• AA.VIII.A.S6Secure the airplane.