Task D. Taxiing (ASEL, AMEL)

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

11 elements

• 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
  Appropriate flight deck activities prior to taxi, including route planning and identifying the location of Hot Spots
• PA.II.D.K6b
  Radio communications at towered and nontowered airports
• PA.II.D.K6c
  Entering or crossing runways
• PA.II.D.K6d
  Night taxi operations
• PA.II.D.K6e
  Low visibility taxi operations

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

4 elements

• 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.