Flight Instructor Airplane · Area V: Preflight Procedures
Task A. Preflight Assessment
FAA-S-ACS-25 · Effective 2024-05-31
Knowledge
What you should understand and be able to explain.
- AI.V.A.K1Pilot self-assessment.
- AI.V.A.K2Determining that the airplane to be used is appropriate and airworthy.
- AI.V.A.K3Airplane preflight inspection, including:
- AI.V.A.K3aWhich items should be inspected
- AI.V.A.K3bThe reasons for checking each item
- AI.V.A.K3cHow to detect possible defects
- AI.V.A.K3dThe associated regulations
- AI.V.A.K4Environmental factors, including weather, terrain, route selection, and obstructions.
Risk management
Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.
- AI.V.A.R1Pilot.
- AI.V.A.R2Aircraft.
- AI.V.A.R3Environment (e.g., weather, airports, airspace, terrain, obstacles).
- AI.V.A.R4External pressures.
- AI.V.A.R5Aviation security concerns.
Skill elements and task objectives
This page covers knowledge and risk management. For the complete task, including skill standards, open the FAA document (PDF).