PPL.IX.C — Systems and Equipment Malfunctions

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with system and equipment malfunctions appropriate to the airplane provided for the practical test and analyzing the situation and take appropriate action for simulated emergencies.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• PA.IX.C.K1Partial or complete power loss related to the specific powerplant, including:
  • PA.IX.C.K1aa. Engine roughness or overheat
  • PA.IX.C.K1bb. Carburetor or induction icing
  • PA.IX.C.K1cc. Loss of oil pressure
  • PA.IX.C.K1dd. Fuel starvation
• PA.IX.C.K2System and equipment malfunctions specific to the airplane, including:
  • PA.IX.C.K2aa. Electrical malfunction
  • PA.IX.C.K2bb. Vacuum/pressure and associated flight instrument malfunctions
  • PA.IX.C.K2cc. Pitot/static system malfunction
  • PA.IX.C.K2dd. Electronic flight deck display malfunction
  • PA.IX.C.K2ee. Landing gear or flap malfunction
  • PA.IX.C.K2ff. Inoperative trim
• PA.IX.C.K3Smoke/fire/engine compartment fire.
• PA.IX.C.K4Any other system specific to the airplane (e.g., supplemental oxygen, deicing).
• PA.IX.C.K5Inadvertent door or window opening.

Risk Management

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

• PA.IX.C.R1Failure to use the proper checklist for a system or equipment malfunction.
• PA.IX.C.R2Distractions, loss of situational awareness, and/or improper task management.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• PA.IX.C.S1Describe appropriate action for simulated emergencies specified by the evaluator, from at least three of the elements or sub-elements listed in K1 through K5 above.
• PA.IX.C.S2Complete the appropriate checklist.