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Private Pilot · Area XII: Postflight Procedures

Task A. After Landing, Parking, and Securing (ASEL, AMEL)

FAA-S-ACS-6C · Effective 2024-05-31

Official FAA standard (PDF) ↗

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

2 elements
  • PA.XII.A.K1
    Airplane shutdown, securing, and postflight inspection.
  • PA.XII.A.K2
    Documenting in-flight/postflight discrepancies.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

3 elements
  • PA.XII.A.R1
    Activities and distractions.
  • PA.XII.A.R3
    Airport specific security procedures.
  • PA.XII.A.R4
    Disembarking passengers safely on the ramp and monitoring passenger movement while on the ramp.
Skill elements and task objectives

This page covers knowledge and risk management. For the complete task, including skill standards, open the FAA document (PDF).