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Private Pilot · Area XII: Postflight Procedures

Task B. Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES)

FAA-S-ACS-6C · Effective 2024-05-31

Official FAA standard (PDF) ↗

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

5 elements
  • PA.XII.B.K1
    Mooring.
  • PA.XII.B.K2
    Docking.
  • PA.XII.B.K3
    Anchoring.
  • PA.XII.B.K4
    Beaching/ramping.
  • PA.XII.B.K5
    Postflight inspection, recording of in-flight/postflight discrepancies.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

3 elements
  • PA.XII.B.R1
    Activities and distractions.
  • PA.XII.B.R3
    Seaplane base specific security procedures, if applicable.
  • PA.XII.B.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).