Flight Instructor Airplane · Area V: Preflight Procedures
Task F. Before Takeoff Check
FAA-S-ACS-25 · Effective 2024-05-31
Knowledge
What you should understand and be able to explain.
- AI.V.F.K1Purpose of before takeoff checklist items, including:
- AI.V.F.K1aReasons for checking each item
- AI.V.F.K1bDetecting malfunctions
- AI.V.F.K1cEnsuring the aircraft is in safe operating condition as recommended by the manufacturer
Risk management
Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.
- AI.V.F.R1Division of attention while conducting before takeoff checks.
- AI.V.F.R2Unexpected runway changes by air traffic control (ATC).
- AI.V.F.R3Wake turbulence.
- AI.V.F.R4Potential powerplant failure during takeoff or other malfunction considering operational factors such as airplane characteristics, runway/takeoff path length, surface conditions, environmental conditions, and obstructions.
Skill elements and task objectives
This page covers knowledge and risk management. For the complete task, including skill standards, open the FAA document (PDF).