Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task Notes‒Errata Sheet‒N/AACS will be original issuance.‒Note‒N/AACS will be original issuance.FMFront Matter FMFront Matter‒ ‒FMAcknowledgements‒ ‒FMAvailabilityFM Forward FM ForewordFM Record of Changes‒N/A ACS will be original issuance.FM Major Enhancements‒N/AACS will be original issuance.TOC Table of Contents TOC Table of ContentsIntro Introduction Intro IntroductionIntro General InformationFMIntroAcknowledgementsAvailabilityAirman Certification StandardsConceptUsingthe ACSIntro Practical Test Standards Concept IntroAirman Certification StandardsConceptIntro Practical Test Standards DescriptionIntroAppendix 6Using the ACSReferencesIntroAbbreviationsAppendix 7Abbreviations & AcronymsIntro Use of the Practical Test Standards Appendix 3The Practical TestConduct of the Practical TestIntro Special Emphasis Areas‒ ‒Special Emphasis Areas incorporated into TaskElements, as appropriate.IntroRemoval of the “Airplane MultiengineVFR Only” LimitationAppendix 3The Practical TestRemoval of the “AirplaneMultiengine VFR Only” LimitationIntroRemoval of the "Limited to CenterThrust" LimitationAppendix 3The Practical TestRemoval of the "Limited to CenterThrust" LimitationFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 1: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Single-Engine Land and Single-Engine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking MatrixPage 1 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFRAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task NotesFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 1: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Single-Engine Land and Single-Engine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking MatrixIntroCommercial Pilot – Airplane PracticalTest PrerequisitesAppendix 3 Prerequisites for the TestIntroAircraft and Equipment Required forthe Practical TestAppendix 3Aircraft and Equipment Requiredfor the Practical TestIntroUse of FAA-Approved FlightSimulation Training Device (FSTD)Appendix 3Aircraft and Equipment Use of FAAApproved Flight Simulation TrainingDevice (FSTD)Intro Flight Instructor ResponsibilityAppendix 3 Instructor ResponsibilitiesIntro Examiner Responsibility Appendix 3 Evaluator ResponsibilitiesThe ACS uses the term "evaluator" to cover allindividuals authorized to conduct a practical test(e.g., examiner, designee, designated pilotexaminer, aviation safety inspector).Intro Satisfactory Performance Appendix 3Possible Outcomes of the PracticalTestIntro Unsatisfactory Performance Appendix 3Possible Outcomes of the PracticalTestIntro Letter of Discontinuance Appendix 3Possible Outcomes of the PracticalTestIntroSingle-Pilot Resource Management(SRM)‒ ‒Concept addressed in RM elements in theappropriate Tasks.IntroApplicant's Use of ChecklistsAppendix 3 Use of ChecklistsIntroUse of Distractions during PracticalTestsAppendix 3 Use of DistractionsIntro Positive Exchange of Flight Controls Appendix 3Positive Exchange of FlightControlsPage 2 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFRAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task NotesFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 1: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Single-Engine Land and Single-Engine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking MatrixIntro Stall and Spin Awareness Appendix 3 Stall and Spin AwarenessSection 1Private Pilot – Airplane Single-Engine Land and Single-Engine Sea‒ ‒Combined PTS Sections 1 and 2 into a single ACSSection with all Areas of Operation.Section 1Additional Rating Task Table: AirplaneSingle-Engine LandAppendix 4Addition of an Airplane SingleEngine Land Rating to an existingCommercial Pilot CertificateAdditional Rating Task Tables consolidated in oneAppendix.Section 1Additional Rating Task Table: AirplaneSingle-Engine SeaAppendix 4Addition of an Airplane SingleEngine Sea Rating to an existingCommercial Pilot CertificateAdditional Rating Task Tables consolidated in oneAppendix.Section 1 Applicant’s Practical Test Checklist Appendix 5 Applicant’s Practical Test ChecklistSection 1 Examiner’s Practical Test Checklist‒TBDI. Preflight Preparation I. Preflight PreparationI.A.Certificates and Documents (ASELand ASES)I.A. Pilot QualificationsCombined PTS Sections 1 and 2 into a single ACSSection with all Areas of Operation. Removed(ASEL and ASES) from name of task; added FAAH-8083-2, Risk Management Handbook, as areference.Airman Certificate Questions/RegulatoryCurrency/Medical Certificate Questions should beseparated from determining whether the aircraft isairworthy.Change name of task toPilot Qualifications.Modified references to be specific to airmancertificates.Page 3 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFRAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task NotesFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 1: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Single-Engine Land and Single-Engine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking MatrixI.B.Airworthiness Requirements (ASELand ASES)I.B. Airworthiness RequirementsRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Added tasks from Certificates and Documents(now Pilot Qualifications) as they apply to aircraftairworthiness.Added reference applicable to aircraft certificatesand documents (14 CFR Part 43).Accounted for differences with light sport aircraft(how certified, how maintained).I.C.Weather Information (ASEL andASES)I.C. Weather InformationRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Removed obsolete reference (AC 61-84).Need basic meteorology knowledge for riskassessment.I.D.Cross-Country Flight Planning (ASELand ASES)I.D. Cross-Country Flight PlanningRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Remove obsolete reference (AC 61-84).Task elements from current guidance relevant toplanning and calculating flight plan have beenmoved toPilotage and Dead Reckoningtask.I.E.National Airspace System (ASEL andASES)I.E. National Airspace SystemRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Page 4 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFRAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task NotesFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 1: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Single-Engine Land and Single-Engine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking MatrixI.F.Performance and Limitations (ASELand ASES)I.F. Performance and LimitationsRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Removed AC 61-84 (obsolete) from Reference.I.G.Operation of Systems (ASEL andASES)I.G. Operation of SystemsRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Removed AMES reference (FAA-H-8083-23).I.H.Water and Seaplane Characteristics(ASES)I.I.Water and SeaplaneCharacteristics, Seaplane Bases,Maritime Rules, And Aids to MarineNavigation (ASES, AMES)Combined PTS I.H. and I.I. into a single Task;Combined PTS Sections 1 and 2 into a single ACSSection with all Areas of Operation (single-engineand multiengine); added (ASES, AMES) to nameof task; added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.I.I.Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, andAids to Marine Navigation (ASES)I.I.Water and SeaplaneCharacteristics, Seaplane Bases,Maritime Rules, And Aids to MarineNavigation (ASES, AMES)Combined PTS I.H. and I.I. into a single Task,Water and Seaplane Characteristics, SeaplaneBases, Maritime Rules, And Aids to MarineNavigation (ASES, AMES)I.JAeromedical Factors (ASEL andASES)I.H. Human FactorsRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Added human factors and changed name of tasktoHuman Factors.II. Preflight Procedures II. Preflight ProceduresPage 5 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFRAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task NotesFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 1: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Single-Engine Land and Single-Engine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking MatrixII.A. Preflight Inspection (ASEL and ASES) II.A. Preflight AssessmentRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Change name of task toPreflight Assessmenttocapture risk management aspect of preflightplanning.II.B.Cockpit Management (ASEL andASES)II.B. Cockpit ManagementRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Added AC 91-21.1, Use of Portable ElectronicDevices, to References.II.C. Engine Starting (ASEL and ASES) II.C. Engine StartingRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.II.D. Taxiing (ASEL) II.D. Taxiing (ASEL, AMEL)AbsorbedRunway Markings, Signs and Lighting(PTS Task III.C.) andRunway IncursionAvoidance(PTS Task II.F.). Added (ASEL, AMEL)to name of task.Added A/FD, FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-25, AC91-73, AC 150-5340-18 to References.II.E. Taxiing and Sailing (ASES) II.E. Taxiing and Sailing (ASES, AMES)Combined PTS Sections 1 and 2 into a single ACSSection with all Areas of Operation.II.F.Runway Incursion Avoidance (ASELand ASES)- COMBINED/ABSORBEDCombined PTS Tasks II.D., II.F. & III.C. andabsorbed elements into ACS Tasks II.D. (ASEL,AMEL)& II.E.(ASES, AMES)Page 6 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFRAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task NotesFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 1: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Single-Engine Land and Single-Engine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking MatrixII.G.Before Takeoff Check (ASEL andASES)II.F. Before Takeoff CheckRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Removed ASES reference (FAA-H-8083-23).III.Airport and Seaplane BaseOperationsIII.Airport and Seaplane BaseOperationsIII.A.Radio Communications and ATC LightSignals (ASEL and ASES)III.A.Communications and ATC LightSignalsRemoved "Radio" from name of task. Added SRMand CRM to RM elements. Removed ASESreference (FAA-H-8083-23).Removed (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.III.B. Traffic Patterns (ASEL and ASES) III.B. Traffic PatternsRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.III.C.Airport/Seaplane Base, Runway, andTaxiway Signs, Markings, and Lighting(ASEL and ASES)‒COMBINED/ABSORBEDCombined PTS Tasks II.D., II.F. & III.C. andabsorbed elements into ACS Tasks II.D. (ASEL,AMEL) & II.E. (ASES, AMES)IV.Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-AroundsIV.Takeoffs Landings, and GoAroundsIV.A.Normal and Crosswind Takeoff andClimb (ASEL and ASES)IV.A. Normal Takeoff and ClimbRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Changed name of task toNormal Takeoff andClimbbecause there are three kinds of takeoffs(normal, short-field, soft-field), and the effects ofwind must be considered for all three.Page 7 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFRAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task NotesFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 1: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Single-Engine Land and Single-Engine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking MatrixIV.B.Normal and Crosswind Approach andLanding (ASEL and ASES)IV.B. Normal Approach and LandingRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Changed name of task toNormal Approach andLandingbecause there are three kinds ofapproaches and landings (normal, short-field, softfield).IV.C. Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb (ASEL) IV.C.Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb(ASEL)Added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.IV.D.Soft-Field Approach and Landing(ASEL)IV.D.Soft-Field Approach and Landing(ASEL)Added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.IV.E.Short-Field Takeoff (ConfinedArea—ASES) and MaximumPerformance Climb (ASEL and ASES)IV.E.Short-Field Takeoff and MaximumPerformance Climb (ASEL, AMEL)Split sea elements out of Short-Field Takeoff landTask.Changed name of task toShort-Field Takeoffand Maximum Performance Climb (ASEL,AMEL); added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.IV.F.Short-Field Approach (ConfinedArea—ASES) and Landing (ASEL andASES)IV.F.Short-Field Approach and Landing(ASEL, AMEL)Split sea elements out of Short-Field Approach andLanding land Task.Changed name of task toShort-Field Approachand Landing (ASEL, AMEL); added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.IV.G.Confined Area Takeoff andMaximum Performance Climb(ASES, AMES)NEW TASKSplit sea elements out of Short-Field Approach andLanding land Task.Added as new ACS Task; added FAA-H-8083-2 asa reference.Page 8 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFRAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task NotesFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 1: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Single-Engine Land and Single-Engine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking MatrixIV.H.Confined Area Approach andLanding (ASES, AMES)NEW TASKSplit sea elements out of Short-Field Approach andLanding land Task.Added as new ACS Task; added FAA-H-8083-2 asa reference.IV.G.Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb(ASES)IV.I.Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb(ASES, AMES)Added (ASES, AMES) to name of task; added FAAH-8083-2 as a reference.IV.H.Glassy Water Approach and Landing(ASES)IV.J.Glassy Water Approach andLanding(ASES, AMES)Added (ASES, AMES) to name of task; added FAAH-8083-2 as a reference.IV.I.Rough Water Takeoff and Climb(ASES)IV.K.Rough Water Takeoff and Climb(ASES, AMES)Added (ASES, AMES) to name of task; added FAAH-8083-2 as a reference.IV.J.Rough Water Approach and Landing(ASES)IV.L.Rough Water Approach andLanding(ASES, AMES)Added (ASES, AMES) to name of task; added FAAH-8083-2 as a reference.IV.K.Power-Off 180° Accuracy Approachand Landing (ASEL and ASES)IV.M.Power-Off 180° Accuracy Approachand Landing (ASEL and ASES)Added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.IV.L.Go-Around/Rejected Landing (ASELand ASES)IV.N. Go-Around/Rejected LandingRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.V. Performance ManeuversV. Performance ManeuversV.A. Steep Turns (ASEL and ASES) V.A. Steep TurnsRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.V.B. Steep Spiral (ASEL and ASES) V.B. Steep Spiral (ASEL, ASES) Added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Page 9 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFRAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task NotesFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 1: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Single-Engine Land and Single-Engine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking MatrixV.C. Chandelles (ASEL and ASES) V.C. Chandelles (ASEL, ASES)Emphasize the practicality of this maneuver ratherthan the mere performance of it. Applicants mustunderstand when a chandelle is a valuable andworthwhile maneuver to be used in flight, as wellas operational parameters that will lead to eitherthe success or failure of the maneuver.Added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.V.D. Lazy Eights (ASEL and ASES) V.D. Lazy Eights (ASEL, ASES) Added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.VI. Ground Reference Maneuver‒ ‒Removed "Ground Reference Maneuvers" area ofoperation.VI.A. Eights on Pylons (ASEL and ASES) V.E. Eights on Pylons (ASEL, ASES)RemovedGround Reference Maneuversarea ofoperation; this task was moved into thePerformance ManeuversArea of Operation.Added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.VII. NavigationVI. NavigationVII.A.Pilotage and Dead Reckoning (ASELand ASES)VI.A. Pilotage and Dead ReckoningRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Absorbs flight planning elements fromCrossCountryFlight Planningtask.VII.B.Navigation Systems and RadarServices (ASEL and ASES)VI.B.Navigation Systems and RadarServicesRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Eliminate ADF/NDB testing at the private pilotlevel.Page 10 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFRAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task NotesFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 1: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Single-Engine Land and Single-Engine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking MatrixVII.C. Diversion (ASEL and ASES) VI.C. DiversionRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Suggest removing VHF Direction Finder from allknowledge exams.VII.D. Lost Procedures (ASEL and ASES) VI.D. Lost ProceduresRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Removed references to DF steer.VIII. Slow Flight and StallsVII. Slow Flight and StallsVIII.A.Maneuvering During Slow Flight(ASEL and ASES)VII.A. Maneuvering During Slow FlightRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.VIII.B. Power-Off Stalls (ASEL and ASES) VII.B. Power-Off StallsRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.VIII.C. Power-On Stalls (ASEL and ASES) VII.C. Power-On StallsRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.VIII.D. Accelerated Stalls (ASEL and ASES) VII.D. Accelerated Stalls (ASEL)Added (ASEL) to name of task; added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.VIII.E. Spin Awareness (ASEL and ASES) VII.E. Spin AwarenessRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.IX. EmergencyOperationsVIII. EmergencyOperationsPage 11 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFRAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task NotesFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 1: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Single-Engine Land and Single-Engine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking MatrixIX.A.Emergency Descent (ASEL andASES)VIII.B. Emergency DescentRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.IX.B.Emergency Approach and Landing(Simulated) (ASEL and ASES)VIII.A.Power Failure at Altitude(Simulated)Changed name of task toPower Failure atAltitude (Simulated). Removed (ASEL andASES) from name of task; added FAA-H-8083-2as a reference.IX.C.Systems and Equipment Malfunctions(ASEL and ASES)VIII.C.Systems and EquipmentMalfunctionsRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.IX.D.Emergency Equipment and SurvivalGear (ASEL and ASES)VIII.D.Emergency Equipment and SurvivalGearRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.X. High Altitude Operations IX. High Altitude OperationsX.A.Supplemental Oxygen (ASEL andASES)IX.A. Supplemental OxygenRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.X.B. Pressurization (ASEL and ASES) IX.B. PressurizationRemoved (ASEL and ASES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.XI. Postflight ProceduresXI. Postflight ProceduresPage 12 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFRAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task NotesFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 1: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Single-Engine Land and Single-Engine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking MatrixXI.A.After Landing, Parking, and Securing(ASEL and ASES)XI.A.Parking and Securing (ASEL,AMEL)Separated land and seaplane tasks. Changedname of task toParking and Securing (ASEL,AMEL); added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Removed AMES reference (FAA-H-8083-23).XI.B. Anchoring (ASEL and ASES) XI.B.Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures(ASES. AMES)Combined PTS Tasks XIII.A.After Landing,Parking, and Securing (ASEL and ASES)(seaelements); XIII.B.Anchoring (ASES); XIII.C.Docking and Mooring (ASES); and XIII.D.Ramping/Beaching (ASES)into a single ACSTask. Changed name of task toSeaplane PostLanding Procedures; added FAA-H-8083-2 as areference.XI.C. Docking and Mooring (ASES)‒COMBINED/ABSORBEDCombined PTS XIII.A. (sea elements), XIII.B.,XIII.C. & XIII.D. into a single ACS Task,SeaplanePost-LandingProcedures.XI.D. Ramping/Beaching (ASES)‒COMBINED/ABSORBEDCombined PTS XIII.A. (sea elements), XIII.B.,XIII.C. & XIII.D. into a single ACS Task,SeaplanePost-LandingProcedures.Appendix 1‒Appendix 1Flight SimulationContent from Appendix 1 to Section 1 andAppendix 2 to Section 2 to Appendix 1 at the endof the document for ease of reference.Appendix 1Airplane Single-Engine LandAppendix 1 Flight SimulationAppendix 1 Task vs. Simulation Device Credit Appendix 1 Task vs. Simulation Device CreditAppendix 1 Use of ChartAppendix 1 Use of ChartAppendix 1 Flight Simulation Device LevelAppendix 1 Flight Simulation Device Level‒‒Appendix 1 Flight SimulationContent from Appendix 1 to Section 1 andAppendix 2 to Section 2 to Appendix 1 at the endof the document for ease of reference.Page 13 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFRAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task NotesFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 1: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Single-Engine Land and Single-Engine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking Matrix‒‒Appendix 2 The Knowledge TestIncorporates information from FAA-G-8082-17,Recreational Pilot and Private Pilot KnowledgeTest Guide.‒‒Appendix 3 The Practical TestContent moved from Introduction to singleAppendix. Content re-organized for ease ofreference.‒‒Appendix 4 Additional Rating Task TablesConsolidated Additional Rating Task Tables fromPTS Section 1 (ASEL and ASES) & Section 2(AMEL and AMES) into a single Appendix for easeof reference.‒‒Appendix 5 Practical Test ChecklistMoved from Introduction to Appendix for ease ofreference.‒‒Appendix 6 ReferencesMoved from Introduction to Appendix for ease ofreference.‒‒Appendix 7 Abbreviations & AcronymsMoved from Introduction to Appendix for ease ofreference.Page 14 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFRAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task Notes‒Errata Sheet‒N/AACS will be original issuance.‒Note‒N/AACS will be original issuance.FMFront Matter FMFront Matter‒ ‒FMAcknowledgements‒ ‒FMAvailabilityFM Forward FM ForewordFM Record of Changes‒N/A ACS will be original issuance.FM Major Enhancements‒N/AACS will be original issuance.TOC Table of Contents TOC Table of ContentsIntro Introduction Intro IntroductionIntro General InformationFMIntroAcknowledgementsAvailabilityAirman Certification StandardsConceptUsingthe ACSIntro Practical Test Standards Concept IntroAirman Certification StandardsConceptIntro Practical Test Standards DescriptionIntroAppendix 6Using the ACSReferencesIntroAbbreviationsAppendix 7Abbreviations & AcronymsIntro Use of the Practical Test Standards Appendix 3The Practical TestConduct of the Practical TestIntro Special Emphasis Areas‒ ‒Special Emphasis Areas incorporated into TaskElements, as appropriate.IntroRemoval of the “Airplane MultiengineVFR Only” LimitationAppendix 3The Practical TestRemoval of the “AirplaneMultiengine VFR Only” LimitationIntroRemoval of the "Limited to CenterThrust" LimitationAppendix 3The Practical TestRemoval of the "Limited to CenterThrust" LimitationFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 2: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Multiengine Land and Multiengine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking MatrixPage 15 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFRAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task NotesFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 2: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Multiengine Land and Multiengine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking MatrixIntroCommercial Pilot – Airplane PracticalTest PrerequisitesAppendix 3 Prerequisites for the TestIntroAircraft and Equipment Required forthe Practical TestAppendix 3Aircraft and Equipment Requiredfor the Practical TestIntroUse of FAA-Approved FlightSimulation Training Device (FSTD)Appendix 3Aircraft and Equipment Use of FAAApproved Flight Simulation TrainingDevice (FSTD)Intro Flight Instructor ResponsibilityAppendix 3 Instructor ResponsibilitiesIntro Examiner Responsibility Appendix 3 Evaluator ResponsibilitiesThe ACS uses the term "evaluator" to cover allindividuals authorized to conduct a practical test(e.g., examiner, designee, designated pilotexaminer, aviation safety inspector).Intro Satisfactory Performance Appendix 3Possible Outcomes of the PracticalTestIntro Unsatisfactory Performance Appendix 3Possible Outcomes of the PracticalTestIntro Letter of Discontinuance Appendix 3Possible Outcomes of the PracticalTestIntroSingle-Pilot Resource Management(SRM)‒ ‒Concept addressed in RM elements in theappropriate Tasks.IntroApplicant's Use of ChecklistsAppendix 3 Use of ChecklistsIntroUse of Distractions during PracticalTestsAppendix 3 Use of DistractionsIntro Positive Exchange of Flight Controls Appendix 3Positive Exchange of FlightControlsPage 16 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFRAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task NotesFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 2: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Multiengine Land and Multiengine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking MatrixIntro Stall and Spin Awareness Appendix 3 Stall and Spin AwarenessSection 2Private Pilot – Airplane MultiengineLand and Multiengine Sea‒ ‒Combined PTS Sections 1 and 2 into a single ACSSection with all Areas of Operation.Section 2Additional Rating Task Table: AirplaneMultiengine LandAppendix 4Addition of an Airplane SingleEngine Land Rating to an existingCommercial Pilot CertificateAdditional Rating Task Tables consolidated in oneAppendix.Section 2Additional Rating Task Table: AirplaneMultiengine SeaAppendix 4Addition of an Airplane SingleEngine Sea Rating to an existingCommercial Pilot CertificateAdditional Rating Task Tables consolidated in oneAppendix.Section 2 Applicant’s Practical Test Checklist Appendix 5 Applicant’s Practical Test ChecklistSection 2 Examiner’s Practical Test Checklist‒TBDI. Preflight Preparation I. Preflight PreparationI.A.Certificates and Documents (AMELand AMES)I.A. Pilot QualificationsCombined PTS Sections 1 and 2 into a single ACSSection with all Areas of Operation. Removed(AMEL and AMES) from name of task; added FAAH-8083-2, Risk Management Handbook, as areference.Airman Certificate Questions/RegulatoryCurrency/Medical Certificate Questions should beseparated from determining whether the aircraft isairworthy.Change name of task to Pilot Qualifications.Modified references to be specific to airmancertificates.Page 17 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFRAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task NotesFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 2: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Multiengine Land and Multiengine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking MatrixI.B.Airworthiness Requirements (AMELand AMES)I.B. Airworthiness RequirementsRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Added tasks from Certificates and Documents(now Pilot Qualifications) as they apply to aircraftairworthiness.Added reference applicable to aircraft certificatesand documents (14 CFR Part 43).Accounted for differences with light sport aircraft(how certified, how maintained).I.C.Weather Information (AMEL andAMES)I.C. Weather InformationRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Removed obsolete reference (AC 61-84).Need basic meteorology knowledge for riskassessment.I.D.Cross-Country Flight Planning (AMELand AMES)I.D. Cross-Country Flight PlanningRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Remove obsolete reference (AC 61-84).Task elements from current guidance relevant toplanning and calculating flight plan have beenmoved to Pilotage and Dead Reckoning task.I.E.National Airspace System (AMEL andAMES)I.E. National Airspace SystemRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Page 18 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFRAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task NotesFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 2: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Multiengine Land and Multiengine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking MatrixI.F.Performance and Limitations (AMELand AMES)I.F. Performance and LimitationsRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Removed AC 61-84 (obsolete) from Reference.I.G.Operation of Systems (AMEL andAMES)I.G. Operation of SystemsRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Removed AMES reference (FAA-H-8083-23).I.H.Principles of Flight – EngineInoperative (AMEL, AMES)I.J.Principles of Flight – EngineInoperative (AMEL, AMES)Added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.I.I.Water and Seaplane Characteristics(AMES)I.I.Water and SeaplaneCharacteristics, Seaplane Bases,Maritime Rules, And Aids to MarineNavigation (ASES, AMES)Combined PTS I.I. and I.J. into a single Task;Combined PTS Sections 1 and 2 into a single ACSSection with all Areas of Operation (single-engineand multiengine); added (ASES, AMES) to nameof task; added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.I.J.Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, andAids to Marine Navigation (AMES)I.I.Water and SeaplaneCharacteristics, Seaplane Bases,Maritime Rules, And Aids to MarineNavigation (ASES, AMES)Combined PTS I.I. and I.J. into a single Task,Water and Seaplane Characteristics, SeaplaneBases, Maritime Rules, And Aids to MarineNavigation (ASES, AMES)Page 19 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFRAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task NotesFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 2: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Multiengine Land and Multiengine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking MatrixI.JAeromedical Factors (AMEL andAMES)I.H. Human FactorsRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Added human factors and changed name of taskto Human Factors.II. Preflight Procedures II. Preflight ProceduresII.A.Preflight Inspection (AMEL andAMES)II.A. Preflight AssessmentRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Change name of task toPreflight Assessmenttocapture risk management aspect of preflightplanning.II.B.Cockpit Management (AMEL andAMES)II.B. Cockpit ManagementRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Added AC 91-21.1, Use of Portable ElectronicDevices, to References.II.C. Engine Starting (AMEL and AMES) II.C. Engine StartingRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.II.D. Taxiing (AMEL) II.D. Taxiing (ASEL, AMEL)AbsorbedRunway Markings, Signs and Lighting(PTS Task III.C.) andRunway IncursionAvoidance(PTS Task II.F.). Added (ASEL, AMEL)to name of task.Added A/FD, FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-25, AC91-73, AC 150-5340-18 to References.Page 20 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFRAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task NotesFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 2: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Multiengine Land and Multiengine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking MatrixII.E. Taxiing and Sailing (AMES) II.E. Taxiing and Sailing (ASES, AMES)Combined PTS Sections 1 and 2 into a single ACSSection with all Areas of Operation.II.F.Runway Incursion Avoidance (AMELand AMES)‒COMBINED/ABSORBEDCombined PTS Tasks II.D., II.F. & III.C. andabsorbed elements into ACS Tasks II.D. (ASEL,AMEL) & II.E. (ASES, AMES)II.G.Before Takeoff Check (AMEL andAMES)II.F. Before Takeoff CheckRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Removed ASES reference (FAA-H-8083-23).III.Airport and Seaplane BaseOperationsIII.Airport and Seaplane BaseOperationsIII.A.Radio Communications and ATC LightSignals (AMEL and AMES)III.A.Communications and ATC LightSignalsRemoved "Radio" from name of task. Added SRMand CRM to RM elements. Removed ASESreference (FAA-H-8083-23).Removed (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.III.B. Traffic Patterns (AMEL and AMES) III.B. Traffic PatternsRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.III.C.Airport/Seaplane Base, Runway, andTaxiway Signs, Markings, and Lighting(AMEL and AMES)‒COMBINED/ABSORBEDCombined PTS Tasks II.D., II.F. & III.C. andabsorbed elements into ACS Tasks II.D. (ASEL,AMEL) & II.E. (ASES, AMES)IV.Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-AroundsIV.Takeoffs Landings, and GoAroundsPage 21 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFRAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task NotesFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 2: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Multiengine Land and Multiengine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking MatrixIV.A.Normal and Crosswind Takeoff andClimb (AMEL and AMES)IV.A. Normal Takeoff and ClimbRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Changed name of task to Normal Takeoff andClimb because there are three kinds of takeoffs(normal, short-field, soft-field), and the effects ofwind must be considered for all three.IV.B.Normal and Crosswind Approach andLanding (AMEL and AMES)IV.B. Normal Approach and LandingRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Changed name of task to Normal Approach andLanding because there are three kinds ofapproaches and landings (normal, short-field, softfield).IV.C.Short-Field Takeoff (ConfinedArea—ASES) and MaximumPerformance Climb (AMEL andAMES)IV.E.Short-Field Takeoff and MaximumPerformance Climb (ASEL, AMEL)Split sea elements out of Short-Field Takeoff landTask.Changed name of task toShort-Field Takeoffand Maximum Performance Climb (ASEL,AMEL); added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.IV.D.Short-Field Approach (ConfinedArea—ASES) and Landing (AMELand AMES)IV.F.Short-Field Approach and Landing(ASEL, AMEL)Split sea elements out of Short-Field Approach andLanding land Task.Changed name of task toShort-Field Approachand Landing (ASEL, AMEL); added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.IV.G.Confined Area Takeoff andMaximum Performance Climb(ASES, AMES)NEW TASKSplit sea elements out of Short-Field Approach andLanding land Task.Added as new ACS Task; added FAA-H-8083-2 asa reference.Page 22 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFRAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task NotesFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 2: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Multiengine Land and Multiengine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking MatrixIV.H.Confined Area Approach andLanding (ASES, AMES)NEW TASKSplit sea elements out of Short-Field Approach andLanding land Task.Added as new ACS Task; added FAA-H-8083-2 asa reference.IV.E.Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb(AMES)IV.I.Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb(ASES, AMES)Added (ASES, AMES) to name of task; added FAAH-8083-2 as a reference.IV.F.Glassy Water Approach and Landing(AMES)IV.J.Glassy Water Approach andLanding(ASES, AMES)Added (ASES, AMES) to name of task; added FAAH-8083-2 as a reference.IV.GRough Water Takeoff and Climb(AMES)IV.K.Rough Water Takeoff and Climb(ASES, AMES)Added (ASES, AMES) to name of task; added FAAH-8083-2 as a reference.IV.H.Rough Water Approach and Landing(AMES)IV.L.Rough Water Approach andLanding(ASES, AMES)Added (ASES, AMES) to name of task; added FAAH-8083-2 as a reference.IV.I.Go-Around/Rejected Landing (AMELand AMES)IV.N. Go-Around/Rejected LandingRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.V. Performance ManeuversV. Performance ManeuversV.A. Steep Turns (AMEL and AMES) V.A. Steep TurnsRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.VI. NavigationVI. NavigationVI.A.Pilotage and Dead Reckoning (AMELand AMES)VI.A. Pilotage and Dead ReckoningRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Absorbs flight planning elements from CrossCountryFlight Planningtask.VI.B.Navigation Systems and RadarServices (AMEL and AMES)VI.B.Navigation Systems and RadarServicesRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Eliminate ADF/NDB testing at the private pilotlevel.Page 23 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFRAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task NotesFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 2: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Multiengine Land and Multiengine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking MatrixVI.C. Diversion (AMEL and AMES) VI.C. DiversionRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Suggest removing VHF Direction Finder from allknowledge exams.VI.D. Lost Procedures (AMEL and AMES) VI.D. Lost ProceduresRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Removed references to DF steer.VII. Slow Flight and StallsVII. Slow Flight and StallsVII.A.Maneuvering During Slow Flight(AMEL and AMES)VII.A. Maneuvering During Slow FlightRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.VII.B. Power-Off Stalls (AMEL and AMES) VII.B. Power-Off StallsRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.VII.C. Power-On Stalls (AMEL and AMES) VII.C. Power-On StallsRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Page 24 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFRAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task NotesFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 2: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Multiengine Land and Multiengine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking MatrixVII.D. Accelerated Stalls (AMEL and AMES) VII.D. Accelerated Stalls (ASEL)Added (ASEL) to name of task; added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.VII.E. Spin Awareness (AMEL and AMES) VII.E. Spin AwarenessRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.VIII. EmergencyOperationsVIII. EmergencyOperationsVIII.A.Emergency Descent (AMEL andAMES)VIII.B. Emergency DescentRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.VIII.B.Engine Failure During Takeoff BeforeVmc (Simulated) (AMEL and AMES)VIII.E.Engine Failure During TakeoffBefore Vmc (Simulated) (AMELand AMES)Added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.VIII.C.Engine Failure After Lift-Off(Simulated) (AMEL and AMES)VIII.F.Engine Failure After Lift-Off(Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)Added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Page 25 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFRAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task NotesFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 2: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Multiengine Land and Multiengine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking MatrixVIII.D.Approach and Landing with anInoperative Engine (Simulated) (AMELand AMES)VIII.G.Approach and Landing with anInoperative Engine (Simulated)(AMEL, AMES)Added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.VIII.E.Systems and Equipment Malfunctions(AMEL and AMES)VIII.C.Systems and EquipmentMalfunctionsRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.VIII.F.Emergency Equipment and SurvivalGear (AMEL and AMES)VIII.D.Emergency Equipment and SurvivalGearRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.IX. High Altitude Operations IX. High Altitude OperationsIX.A.Supplemental Oxygen (AMEL andAMES)IX.A. Supplemental OxygenRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.IX.B. Pressurization (AMEL and AMES) IX.B. PressurizationRemoved (AMEL and AMES) from name of task;added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.X. Multiengine OperationsX. Multiengine OperationsX.A.Maneuvering with One EngineInoperative (AMEL and AMES)X.A.Maneuvering with One EngineInoperative (AMEL, AMES)Added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.X.B.Vmc Demonstration (AMEL andAMES)X.B.Vmc Demonstration (AMEL andAMES)Added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.X.C.Engine Failure During Flight (byReference to Instruments) (AMEL andAMES)X.C.Engine Failure During Flight (byReference to Instruments) (AMEL,AMES)Added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Page 26 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFRAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task NotesFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 2: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Multiengine Land and Multiengine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking MatrixX.D.Instrument Approach and Landing withan Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (byReference to Instruments) (AMEL andAMES)X.D.Instrument Approach and Landingwith an Inoperative Engine(Simulated) (by Reference toInstruments) (AMEL, AMES)Added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.XI. Postflight ProceduresXI. Postflight ProceduresXI.A.After Landing, Parking, and Securing(AMEL and AMES)XI.A.Parking and Securing (ASEL,AMEL)Separated land and seaplane tasks. Changedname of task toParking and Securing (ASEL,AMEL); added FAA-H-8083-2 as a reference.Removed AMES reference (FAA-H-8083-23).XI.B. Anchoring (AMEL and AMES) XI.B.Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures(ASES. AMES)Combined PTS Tasks XIII.A. After Landing,Parking, and Securing (AMEL and AMES) (seaelements); XIII.B. Anchoring (AMES); XIII.C.Docking and Mooring (AMES); and XIII.D.Ramping/Beaching (AMES) into a single ACSTask. Changed name of task to Seaplane PostLanding Procedures; added FAA-H-8083-2 as areference.XI.C. Docking and Mooring (AMES)‒COMBINED/ABSORBEDCombined PTS XIII.A. (sea elements), XIII.B.,XIII.C. & XIII.D. into a single ACS Task,SeaplanePost-LandingProcedures.XI.D. Ramping/Beaching (AMES)‒COMBINED/ABSORBEDCombined PTS XIII.A. (sea elements), XIII.B.,XIII.C. & XIII.D. into a single ACS Task,SeaplanePost-LandingProcedures.Appendix 2‒Appendix 1Flight SimulationContent from Appendix 1 to Section 1 andAppendix 2 to Section 2 to Appendix 1 at the endof the document for ease of reference.Appendix 2Airplane Multiengine LandAppendix 1 Flight SimulationAppendix 2 Task vs. Simulation Device Credit Appendix 1 Task vs. Simulation Device CreditPage 27 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFRAviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Airman Certification System Working GroupPTS Task Ref Name of PTS Task ACS Task Ref Name of ACS Task NotesFAA-S-8081-12C, Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land and SeaSection 2: Commercial Pilot‒Airplane Multiengine Land and Multiengine Sea Areas of OperationChange Tracking MatrixAppendix 2 Use of Chart Appendix 1 Use of ChartAppendix 2 Flight Simulation Device LevelAppendix 1 Flight Simulation Device Level‒‒Appendix 1 Flight SimulationContent from Appendix 1 to Section 1 andAppendix 2 to Section 2 to Appendix 1 at the endof the document for ease of reference.‒‒Appendix 2 The Knowledge TestIncorporates information from FAA-G-8082-17,Recreational Pilot and Private Pilot KnowledgeTest Guide.‒‒Appendix 3 The Practical TestContent moved from Introduction to singleAppendix. Content re-organized for ease ofreference.‒‒Appendix 4 Additional Rating Task TablesConsolidated Additional Rating Task Tables fromPTS Section 1 (AMEL and AMES) & Section 2(AMEL and AMES) into a single Appendix for easeof reference.‒‒Appendix 5 Practical Test ChecklistMoved from Introduction to Appendix for ease ofreference.‒‒Appendix 6 ReferencesMoved from Introduction to Appendix for ease ofreference.‒‒Appendix 7 Abbreviations & AcronymsMoved from Introduction to Appendix for ease ofreference.Page 28 of 28140624 COM PTS Tracking Matrix vFR