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Here's a near disaster due to taxiing behind a jet with it's engines running



Task D. Taxiing (ASEL, AMEL)
References: AC 91-73; AIM; Chart Supplements; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/AFM
Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with
taxi operations, including runway incursion avoidance.
Knowledge: The applicant demonstrates understanding of:
PA.II.D.K1 Current airport aeronautical references and information resources such as the Chart Supplement,
airport diagram, and Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs).
PA.II.D.K2 Taxi instructions/clearances.
PA.II.D.K3 Airport markings, signs, and lights.
PA.II.D.K4 Visual indicators for wind.
PA.II.D.K5 Aircraft lighting, as appropriate.
PA.II.D.K6 Procedures for:
PA.II.D.K6a a. Appropriate flight deck activities prior to taxi, including route planning and identifying the
location of Hot Spots
PA.II.D.K6b b. Radio communications at towered and nontowered airports
PA.II.D.K6c c. Entering or crossing runways
PA.II.D.K6d d. Night taxi operations
PA.II.D.K6e e. Low visibility taxi operations
Risk Management: The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:
PA.II.D.R1 Activities and distractions.
PA.II.D.R2 Confirmation or expectation bias as related to taxi instructions.
PA.II.D.R3 A taxi route or departure runway change.
PA.II.D.R4 Runway incursion.
Skills: The applicant exhibits the skill to:
PA.II.D.S1 Receive and correctly read back clearances/instructions, if applicable.
PA.II.D.S2 Use an airport diagram or taxi chart during taxi, if published, and maintain situational awareness.
PA.II.D.S3 Position the flight controls for the existing wind, if applicable.
PA.II.D.S4 Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
PA.II.D.S5 Perform a brake check immediately after the airplane begins moving.
PA.II.D.S6 Maintain positive control of the airplane during ground operations by controlling direction and speed
without excessive use of brakes.
PA.II.D.S7 Comply with airport/taxiway markings, signals, and air traffic control (ATC) clearances and instructions.
PA.II.D.S8 Position the airplane properly relative to hold lines.






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