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TOC Table of Contents TOC Table of Contents

Intro Introduction Intro Introduction

Intro General Information

FM

Intro

AcknowledgementsAvailabilityAirman Certification Standards ConceptUsin

g the ACS

Intro Practical Test Standards Concept Intro Airman Certification Standards ConceptIntro Practical Test Standards Description Intro

Appendix 6

Using the ACSReferences

Intro

Abbreviations

Appendix 7

Abbreviations & Acron

yms

Intro Use of the Practical Test Standards Appendix 3 The Practical Test Conduct of the Practical TestIntro Special Emphasis Areas ‒ ‒ Special Emphasis Ar

Elements, as approp

Intro Removal of the “Airplane Multiengine VFR Only” Limitation Appendix 3 The Practical Test Removal of the “Airplane Multiengine VFR Only” LimitationIntro Removal of the "Limited to Center Thrust" Limitation Appendix 3 The Practical Test Removal of the "Limited to Center Thrust" Limitation

FAA-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 Operation

Change Tracking Matrix 

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‒ Airplane Single-Engine Land and Single-Engine Sea Areas of Operation

Change Tracking Matrix 

Intro Commercial Pilot – Airplane Practical Test Prerequisites Appendix 3 Prerequisites for the TestIntro Aircraft and Equipment Required for the Practical Test Appendix 3 Aircraft and Equipment Required for the Practical TestIntro Use of FAA-Approved Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) Appendix 3 Aircraft and Equipment Use of FAAApproved Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD)

Intro Fli

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Appendix 3 Instructor Responsibilities

Intro Examiner Responsibility Appendix 3 Evaluator Responsibilities

The ACS uses the teindividuals authorized (e.g., examiner, desigexaminer, aviation sa

Intro Satisfactory Performance Appendix 3 Possible Outcomes of the Practical TestIntro Unsatisfactory Performance Appendix 3 Possible Outcomes of the Practical TestIntro Letter of Discontinuance Appendix 3 Possible Outcomes of the Practical TestIntro Single-Pilot Resource Management 

(SRM)

‒ ‒

Concept addressed iappropriate Tasks.

Intro

Applicant's Use of Checklists

Appendix 3 Use of Checklists

Intro Use of Distractions during Practical Tests Appendix 3 Use of DistractionsIntro Positive Exchange of Flight Controls Appendix 3 Positive Exchange of Flight Controls

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‒ Airplane Single-Engine Land and Single-Engine Sea Areas of Operation

Change Tracking Matrix 

Intro Stall and Spin Awareness Appendix 3 Stall and Spin Awareness

Section 1 Private Pilot – Airplane Single- Engine Land and Single-Engine Sea ‒ ‒ Combined PTS Secti

Section with all Areas 

Section 1

Additional Rating Task Table: Airplane 

Single-Engine Land Appendix 4

Addition of an Airplane SingleEngine Land Rating to an existing Commercial Pilot Certificate

Additional Rating TasAppendix.

Section 1

Additional Rating Task Table: Airplane 

Single-Engine Sea Appendix 4

Addition of an Airplane SingleEngine Sea Rating to an existing Commercial Pilot Certificate

Additional Rating TasAppendix.

Section 1 Applicant’s Practical Test Checklist Appendix 5 Applicant’s Practical Test ChecklistSection 1 Examiner’s Practical Test Checklist

‒ TBD

I. Prefli

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paration I. Prefli

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paration

I.A. Certificates and Documents (ASEL and ASES) I.A. Pilot Qualifications

Combined PTS SectiSection with all Areas (ASEL and ASES) froH-8083-2, Risk Manareference.Airman Certificate QuCurrency/Medical Ceseparated from deterairworthy.Change name of task 

Modified references tcertificates.

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‒ Airplane Single-Engine Land and Single-Engine Sea Areas of Operation

Change Tracking Matrix 

I.B. Airworthiness Requirements (ASEL and ASES) I.B. Airworthiness Requirements 

Removed (ASEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Added tasks from Ce(now Pilot Qualificatioairworthiness.Added reference appand documents (14 CAccounted for differe(how certified, how m

I.C. Weather Information (ASEL and ASES) I.C. Weather Information

Removed (ASEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Removed obsolete reNeed basic meteorolassessment.

I.D. Cross-Country Flight Planning (ASEL and ASES) I.D. Cross-Country Flight Planning

Removed (ASEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Remove obsolete refTask elements from cplanning and calculatmoved to Pilotage an

I.E. National Airspace System (ASEL and 

ASES) I.E. National Airspace System Removed (ASEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

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I.F. Performance and Limitations (ASEL and ASES) I.F. Performance and Limitations

Removed (ASEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Removed AC 61-84 (

I.G. Operation of Systems (ASEL and ASES) I.G. Operation of Systems 

Removed (ASEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Removed AMES refe

I.H. Water and Seaplane Characteristics (ASES) I.I.

Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, And Aids to Marine Navigation (ASES, AMES)

Combined PTS I.H. aCombined PTS SectiSection with all Areas and multiengine); addof task; added FAA-H

I.I. Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine Navigation (ASES) I.I.

Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, And Aids to Marine Navigation (ASES, AMES)

Combined PTS I.H. aWater and Seaplane Bases, Maritime RuNavigation (ASES, A

I.J Aeromedical Factors (ASEL and ASES) I.H. Human Factors 

Removed (ASEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Added human factors to Human Factors .

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‒ Airplane Single-Engine Land and Single-Engine Sea Areas of Operation

Change Tracking Matrix 

II.A. Preflight Inspection (ASEL and ASES) II.A. Preflight Assessment

Removed (ASEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Change name of task capture risk managemplanning.

II.B. Cockpit Management (ASEL and ASES) II.B. Cockpit Management

Removed (ASEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Added AC 91-21.1, UDevices, to Referenc

II.C. Engine Starting (ASEL and ASES) II.C. Engine Starting Removed (ASEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

II.D. Taxiing (ASEL) II.D. Taxiing (ASEL, AMEL)

Absorbed Runway M(PTS Task III.C.) and Avoidance (PTS Tasto name of task.Added A/FD, FAA-H-91-73, AC 150-5340-

II.E. Taxiing and Sailing (ASES) II.E. Taxiing and Sailing (ASES, AMES) Combined PTS Secti

Section with all Areas 

II.F. Runway Incursion Avoidance (ASEL and ASES) - COMBINED/ABSORBED Combined PTS Task

absorbed elements in

AMEL) & II.E. (ASES

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II.G. Before Takeoff Check (ASEL and ASES) II.F. Before Takeoff Check

Removed (ASEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Removed ASES refe

III. Airport and Seaplane Base 

O

perations III.

Airport and Seaplane Base 

O

perations

III.A. Radio Communications and ATC Light Signals (ASEL and ASES) III.A. Communications and ATC Light Signals

Removed "Radio" froand CRM to RM elemreference (FAA-H-80Removed (ASEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 

III.B. Traffic Patterns (ASEL and ASES) III.B. Traffic Patterns Removed (ASEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

III.C.

Airport/Seaplane Base, Runway, and Taxiway Signs, Markings, and Lighting (ASEL and ASES)

‒ COMBINED/ABSORBED

Combined PTS Taskabsorbed elements inAMEL) & II.E. (ASES

IV. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go- Arounds IV. Takeoffs Landings, and GoArounds

IV.A. Normal and Crosswind Takeoff and Climb (ASEL and ASES) IV.A. Normal Takeoff and Climb

Removed (ASEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Changed name of tasClimb because there (normal, short-field, swind must be conside

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IV.B. Normal and Crosswind Approach and Landing (ASEL and ASES) IV.B. Normal Approach and Landing 

Removed (ASEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Changed name of tasLanding because thapproaches and landfield).

IV.C. Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb (ASEL) IV.C. Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb (ASEL) Added FAA-H-8083-2 

IV.D. Soft-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL) IV.D. Soft-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL) Added FAA-H-8083-2 

IV.E.

Short-Field Takeoff (Confined Area—ASES) and Maximum Performance Climb (ASEL and ASES)

IV.E. Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASEL, AMEL)

Split sea elements ouTask.Changed name of tasand Maximum PerfoAMEL) ; added FAA-

IV.F.

Short-Field Approach (Confined Area—ASES) and Landing (ASEL and ASES)

IV.F. Short-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL, AMEL)

Split sea elements ouLanding land Task.Changed name of tasand Landing (ASEL2 as a reference.

IV.G.

Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES)

NEW TASKSplit sea elements ouLanding land Task.Added as new ACS Ta reference.

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IV.H. Confined Area Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES)

NEW TASKSplit sea elements ouLanding land Task.Added as new ACS Ta reference.

IV.G. Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb 

(ASES) IV.I. Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb 

(ASES, AMES)

Added (ASES, AMESH-8083-2 as a refere

IV.H. Glassy Water Approach and Landing 

(ASES) IV.J. Glassy Water Approach and Landin

g (ASES, AMES)

Added (ASES, AMESH-8083-2 as a refere

IV.I. Rough Water Takeoff and Climb 

(ASES) IV.K. Rough Water Takeoff and Climb 

(ASES, AMES)

Added (ASES, AMESH-8083-2 as a refere

IV.J. Rough Water Approach and Landing 

(ASES) IV.L. Rough Water Approach and Landin

g (ASES, AMES)

Added (ASES, AMESH-8083-2 as a refere

IV.K. Power-Off 180° Accuracy Approach and Landing (ASEL and ASES) IV.M. Power-Off 180° Accuracy Approach and Landing (ASEL and ASES) Added FAA-H-8083-2 

IV.L. Go-Around/Rejected Landing (ASEL and ASES) IV.N. Go-Around/Rejected Landing Removed (ASEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

V. Performance Maneuvers

V. Performance Maneuvers

V.A. Steep Turns (ASEL and ASES) V.A. Steep Turns Removed (ASEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

V.B. Steep Spiral (ASEL and ASES) V.B. Steep Spiral (ASEL, ASES) Added FAA-H-8083-2 

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V.C. Chandelles (ASEL and ASES) V.C. Chandelles (ASEL, ASES)

Emphasize the practithan the mere performunderstand when a cworthwhile maneuver as operational paramthe success or failure Added FAA-H-8083-2 

V.D. Lazy Eights (ASEL and ASES) V.D. Lazy Eights (ASEL, ASES) Added FAA-H-8083-2 

VI. Ground Reference Maneuver ‒ ‒ Removed "Ground R

operation.

VI.A. Eights on Pylons (ASEL and ASES) V.E. Eights on Pylons (ASEL, ASES)

Removed Ground Roperation; this task wPerformance ManeuAdded FAA-H-8083-2 

VII. Navi

gation 

VI. Navi

gation

VII.A. Pilotage and Dead Reckoning (ASEL and ASES) VI.A. Pilotage and Dead Reckoning

Removed (ASEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Absorbs flight planninCountry Flight Plan

VII.B. Navigation Systems and Radar Services (ASEL and ASES) VI.B. Navigation Systems and Radar Services

Removed (ASEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Eliminate ADF/NDB tlevel.

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VII.C. Diversion (ASEL and ASES) VI.C. Diversion

Removed (ASEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Suggest removing VHknowled

ge exams.

VII.D. Lost Procedures (ASEL and ASES) VI.D. Lost Procedures

Removed (ASEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Removed references 

VIII. Slow Fli

ght and Stalls

VII. Slow Fli

ght and Stalls

VIII.A. Maneuvering During Slow Flight (ASEL and ASES) VII.A. Maneuvering During Slow Flight Removed (ASEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

VIII.B. Power-Off Stalls (ASEL and ASES) VII.B. Power-Off Stalls Removed (ASEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

VIII.C. Power-On Stalls (ASEL and ASES) VII.C. Power-On Stalls Removed (ASEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

VIII.D. Accelerated Stalls (ASEL and ASES) VII.D. Accelerated Stalls (ASEL)

Added (ASEL) to nam2 as a reference.

VIII.E. Spin Awareness (ASEL and ASES) VII.E. Spin Awareness Removed (ASEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

IX. Emer

genc

y O

perations

VIII. Emer

genc

y O

perations

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IX.A. Emergency Descent (ASEL and ASES) VIII.B. Emergency Descent Removed (ASEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

IX.B. Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) (ASEL and ASES) VIII.A. Power Failure at Altitude (Simulated)

Changed name of tasAltitude (Simulated) ASES) from name of as a reference.

IX.C. Systems and Equipment Malfunctions (ASEL and ASES) VIII.C. Systems and Equipment Malfunctions Removed (ASEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

IX.D. Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear (ASEL and ASES) VIII.D. Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear Removed (ASEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

X. Hi

gh Altitude O

perations IX. Hi

gh Altitude O

perations

X.A. Supplemental Oxygen (ASEL and ASES) IX.A. Supplemental Oxygen Removed (ASEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

X.B. Pressurization (ASEL and ASES) IX.B. Pressurization Removed (ASEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

XI. Postfli

ght Procedures

XI. Postfli

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Change Tracking Matrix 

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

Separated land and sname of task to ParkAMEL) ; added FAA-Removed AMES refe

XI.B. Anchoring (ASEL and ASES) XI.B. Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES. AMES)

Combined PTS Task

Parking, and Securinelements); XIII.B. An

Docking and Mooring Ramping/Beaching (ATask. Changed namLanding Procedures reference.

XI.C. Docking and Mooring (ASES)

‒ COMBINED/ABSORBED

Combined PTS XIII.AXIII.C. & XIII.D. into a Post-Landin

g Proce

XI.D. Ramping/Beaching (ASES)

‒ COMBINED/ABSORBED

Combined PTS XIII.AXIII.C. & XIII.D. into a Post-Landin

g Proce

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Appendix 1 Use of Chart

Appendix 1 Use of Chart

Appendix 1 Flight Simulation Device Level Appendix 1 Flight Simulation Device Level

‒ ‒ Appendix 1 Flight Simulation

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‒ ‒ Appendix 2 The Knowledge Test

Incorporates informaRecreational Pilot anTest Guide .

‒ ‒ Appendix 3 The Practical Test

Content moved from Appendix. Content rereference.

‒ ‒ Appendix 4 Additional Rating Task Tables

Consolidated AdditionPTS Section 1 (ASEL (AMEL and AMES) iof reference.

‒ ‒ Appendix 5 Practical Test Checklist Moved from Introduc

reference.

‒ ‒ Appendix 6 References Moved from Introduc

reference.

‒ ‒ Appendix 7 Abbreviations & Acronyms Moved from Introduc

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TOC Table of Contents TOC Table of Contents

Intro Introduction Intro Introduction

Intro General Information

FM

Intro

AcknowledgementsAvailabilityAirman Certification Standards ConceptUsin

g the ACS

Intro Practical Test Standards Concept Intro Airman Certification Standards ConceptIntro Practical Test Standards Description Intro

Appendix 6

Using the ACSReferences

Intro

Abbreviations

Appendix 7

Abbreviations & Acron

yms

Intro Use of the Practical Test Standards Appendix 3 The Practical Test Conduct of the Practical TestIntro Special Emphasis Areas ‒ ‒ Special Emphasis Ar

Elements, as approp

Intro Removal of the “Airplane Multiengine VFR Only” Limitation Appendix 3 The Practical Test Removal of the “Airplane Multiengine VFR Only” LimitationIntro Removal of the "Limited to Center Thrust" Limitation Appendix 3 The Practical Test Removal of the "Limited to Center Thrust" Limitation

FAA-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 Operation

Change Tracking Matrix 

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‒ Airplane Multiengine Land and Multiengine Sea Areas of Operation

Change Tracking Matrix 

Intro Commercial Pilot – Airplane Practical Test Prerequisites Appendix 3 Prerequisites for the Test

Intro Aircraft and Equipment Required for the Practical Test Appendix 3 Aircraft and Equipment Required for the Practical Test

Intro Use of FAA-Approved Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) Appendix 3 Aircraft and Equipment Use of FAAApproved Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD)

Intro Fli

ght Instructor Responsibilit

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Appendix 3 Instructor Responsibilities

Intro Examiner Responsibility Appendix 3 Evaluator Responsibilities

The ACS uses the teindividuals authorized (e.g., examiner, desigexaminer, aviation sa

Intro Satisfactory Performance Appendix 3 Possible Outcomes of the Practical TestIntro Unsatisfactory Performance Appendix 3 Possible Outcomes of the Practical TestIntro Letter of Discontinuance Appendix 3 Possible Outcomes of the Practical TestIntro Single-Pilot Resource Management 

(SRM)

‒ ‒

Concept addressed iappropriate Tasks.

Intro

Applicant's Use of Checklists

Appendix 3 Use of Checklists

Intro Use of Distractions during Practical Tests Appendix 3 Use of Distractions

Intro Positive Exchange of Flight Controls Appendix 3 Positive Exchange of Flight Controls

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‒ Airplane Multiengine Land and Multiengine Sea Areas of Operation

Change Tracking Matrix 

Intro Stall and Spin Awareness Appendix 3 Stall and Spin Awareness

Section 2 Private Pilot – Airplane Multiengine Land and Multiengine Sea ‒ ‒ Combined PTS Sect

Section with all Areas 

Section 2

Additional Rating Task Table: Airplane 

Multiengine Land Appendix 4

Addition of an Airplane SingleEngine Land Rating to an existing Commercial Pilot Certificate

Additional Rating TasAppendix.

Section 2

Additional Rating Task Table: Airplane 

Multiengine Sea Appendix 4

Addition of an Airplane SingleEngine Sea Rating to an existing Commercial Pilot Certificate

Additional Rating TasAppendix.

Section 2 Applicant’s Practical Test Checklist Appendix 5 Applicant’s Practical Test ChecklistSection 2 Examiner’s Practical Test Checklist

‒ TBD

I. Prefli

ght Pre

paration I. Prefli

ght Pre

paration

I.A. Certificates and Documents (AMEL and AMES) I.A. Pilot Qualifications

Combined PTS SectSection with all Areas (AMEL and AMES) frH-8083-2, Risk Manareference.Airman Certificate QuCurrency/Medical Ceseparated from deterairworthy.Change name of task Modified references tcertificates.

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‒ Airplane Multiengine Land and Multiengine Sea Areas of Operation

Change Tracking Matrix 

I.B. Airworthiness Requirements (AMEL and AMES) I.B. Airworthiness Requirements 

Removed (AMEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Added tasks from Ce(now Pilot Qualificatioairworthiness.Added reference appand documents (14 CAccounted for differe(how certified, how m

I.C. Weather Information (AMEL and AMES) I.C. Weather Information

Removed (AMEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Removed obsolete reNeed basic meteorolassessment.

I.D. Cross-Country Flight Planning (AMEL and AMES) I.D. Cross-Country Flight Planning

Removed (AMEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Remove obsolete refTask elements from planning and calculatmoved to Pilotage an

I.E. National Airspace System (AMEL and 

AMES) I.E. National Airspace System Removed (AMEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

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I.F. Performance and Limitations (AMEL and AMES) I.F. Performance and Limitations

Removed (AMEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Removed AC 61-84 

I.G. Operation of Systems (AMEL and AMES) I.G. Operation of Systems 

Removed (AMEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Removed AMES refe

I.H. Principles of Flight – Engine Inoperative (AMEL, AMES) I.J. Principles of Flight – Engine Inoperative (AMEL, AMES) Added FAA-H-8083-2 

I.I. Water and Seaplane Characteristics (AMES) I.I.

Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, And Aids to Marine Navigation (ASES, AMES)

Combined PTS I.I. anCombined PTS SectSection with all Areas and multiengine); addof task; added FAA-H

I.J. Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine Navigation (AMES) I.I.

Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, And Aids to Marine Navigation (ASES, AMES)

Combined PTS I.I. anWater and Seaplane Bases, Maritime RuNavigation (ASES, A

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I.J Aeromedical Factors (AMEL and AMES) I.H. Human Factors 

Removed (AMEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Added human factors to Human Factors.

II. Prefli

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II.A. Preflight Inspection (AMEL and AMES) II.A. Preflight Assessment

Removed (AMEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Change name of task capture risk manage

plannin

g.

II.B. Cockpit Management (AMEL and AMES) II.B. Cockpit Management

Removed (AMEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Added AC 91-21.1, UDevices, to Referenc

II.C. Engine Starting (AMEL and AMES) II.C. Engine Starting Removed (AMEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

II.D. Taxiing (AMEL) II.D. Taxiing (ASEL, AMEL)

Absorbed Runway M(PTS Task III.C.) and Avoidance (PTS Tasto name of task.Added A/FD, FAA-H-91-73, AC 150-5340-

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II.E. Taxiing and Sailing (AMES) II.E. Taxiing and Sailing (ASES, AMES) Combined PTS Sect

Section with all Areas 

II.F. Runway Incursion Avoidance (AMEL and AMES)

‒ COMBINED/ABSORBED

Combined PTS Taskabsorbed elements inAMEL) & II.E. (ASES

II.G. Before Takeoff Check (AMEL and AMES) II.F. Before Takeoff Check

Removed (AMEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Removed ASES refe

III. Airport and Seaplane Base 

O

perations III.

Airport and Seaplane Base 

O

perations

III.A. Radio Communications and ATC Light Signals (AMEL and AMES) III.A. Communications and ATC Light Signals

Removed "Radio" froand CRM to RM elemreference (FAA-H-80Removed (AMEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 

III.B. Traffic Patterns (AMEL and AMES) III.B. Traffic Patterns Removed (AMEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

III.C.

Airport/Seaplane Base, Runway, and Taxiway Signs, Markings, and Lighting (AMEL and AMES)

‒ COMBINED/ABSORBED

Combined PTS Taskabsorbed elements inAMEL) & II.E. (ASES

IV. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go- Arounds IV. Takeoffs Landings, and GoArounds

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IV.A. Normal and Crosswind Takeoff and Climb (AMEL and AMES) IV.A. Normal Takeoff and Climb

Removed (AMEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Changed name of tasClimb because there (normal, short-field, swind must be conside

IV.B. Normal and Crosswind Approach and Landing (AMEL and AMES) IV.B. Normal Approach and Landing 

Removed (AMEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Changed name of tasLanding because theapproaches and landfield).

IV.C.

Short-Field Takeoff (Confined Area—ASES) and Maximum Performance Climb (AMEL and AMES)

IV.E. Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASEL, AMEL)

Split sea elements ouTask.Changed name of tasand Maximum PerfoAMEL) ; added FAA-

IV.D.

Short-Field Approach (Confined Area—ASES) and Landing (AMEL and AMES)

IV.F. Short-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL, AMEL)

Split sea elements ouLanding land Task.Changed name of tasand Landing (ASEL2 as a reference.

IV.G.

Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES)

NEW TASKSplit sea elements ouLanding land Task.Added as new ACS Ta reference. 

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IV.H. Confined Area Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES)

NEW TASKSplit sea elements ouLanding land Task.Added as new ACS Ta reference.

IV.E. Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb 

(AMES) IV.I. Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb 

(ASES, AMES)

Added (ASES, AMESH-8083-2 as a refere

IV.F. Glassy Water Approach and Landing 

(AMES) IV.J. Glassy Water Approach and Landin

g (ASES, AMES)

Added (ASES, AMESH-8083-2 as a refere

IV.G Rough Water Takeoff and Climb 

(AMES) IV.K. Rough Water Takeoff and Climb 

(ASES, AMES)

Added (ASES, AMESH-8083-2 as a refere

IV.H. Rough Water Approach and Landing 

(AMES) IV.L. Rough Water Approach and Landin

g (ASES, AMES)

Added (ASES, AMESH-8083-2 as a refere

IV.I. Go-Around/Rejected Landing (AMEL and AMES) IV.N. Go-Around/Rejected Landing Removed (AMEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

V. Performance Maneuvers

V. Performance Maneuvers

V.A. Steep Turns (AMEL and AMES) V.A. Steep Turns Removed (AMEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

VI. Navi

gation 

VI. Navi

gation

VI.A. Pilotage and Dead Reckoning (AMEL and AMES) VI.A. Pilotage and Dead Reckoning

Removed (AMEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Absorbs flight planninCountr

y Fli

ght Planni

VI.B. Navigation Systems and Radar Services (AMEL and AMES) VI.B. Navigation Systems and Radar Services

Removed (AMEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Eliminate ADF/NDB tlevel.

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VI.C. Diversion (AMEL and AMES) VI.C. Diversion

Removed (AMEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Suggest removing VHknowled

ge exams.

VI.D. Lost Procedures (AMEL and AMES) VI.D. Lost Procedures

Removed (AMEL and added FAA-H-8083-2 Removed references 

VII. Slow Fli

ght and Stalls

VII. Slow Fli

ght and Stalls

VII.A. Maneuvering During Slow Flight (AMEL and AMES) VII.A. Maneuvering During Slow Flight Removed (AMEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

VII.B. Power-Off Stalls (AMEL and AMES) VII.B. Power-Off Stalls Removed (AMEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

VII.C. Power-On Stalls (AMEL and AMES) VII.C. Power-On Stalls Removed (AMEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

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VII.D. Accelerated Stalls (AMEL and AMES) VII.D. Accelerated Stalls (ASEL)

Added (ASEL) to nam2 as a reference.

VII.E. Spin Awareness (AMEL and AMES) VII.E. Spin Awareness Removed (AMEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

VIII. Emer

genc

y O

perations

VIII. Emer

genc

y O

perations

VIII.A. Emergency Descent (AMEL and AMES) VIII.B. Emergency Descent Removed (AMEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

VIII.B. Engine Failure During Takeoff Before Vmc (Simulated) (AMEL and AMES) VIII.E. Engine Failure During Takeoff Before Vmc (Simulated) (AMEL and AMES) Added FAA-H-8083-2 

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 

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VIII.D.

Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (AMEL and AMES)

VIII.G.

Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)

Added FAA-H-8083-2 

VIII.E. Systems and Equipment Malfunctions (AMEL and AMES) VIII.C. Systems and Equipment Malfunctions Removed (AMEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

VIII.F. Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear (AMEL and AMES) VIII.D. Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear Removed (AMEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

IX. Hi

gh Altitude O

perations IX. Hi

gh Altitude O

perations

IX.A. Supplemental Oxygen (AMEL and AMES) IX.A. Supplemental Oxygen Removed (AMEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

IX.B. Pressurization (AMEL and AMES) IX.B. Pressurization Removed (AMEL and 

added FAA-H-8083-2 

X. Multien

gine O

perations

X. Multien

gine O

perations

X.A. Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative (AMEL and AMES) X.A. Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative (AMEL, AMES) Added FAA-H-8083-2 

X.B. Vmc Demonstration (AMEL and 

AMES) X.B. Vmc Demonstration (AMEL and 

AMES) Added FAA-H-8083-2 

X.C.

Engine Failure During Flight (by Reference to Instruments) (AMEL and 

AMES)

X.C.

Engine Failure During Flight (by Reference to Instruments) (AMEL, 

AMES)

Added FAA-H-8083-2 

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X.D.

Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (by Reference to Instruments) (AMEL and AMES)

X.D.

Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (by Reference to Instruments) (AMEL, AMES)

Added FAA-H-8083-2 

XI. Postfli

ght Procedures

XI. Postfli

ght Procedures

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

Separated land and sname of task to Park

AMEL) ; added FAA-Removed AMES refe

XI.B. Anchoring (AMEL and AMES) XI.B. Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES. AMES)

Combined PTS TaskParking, and Securinelements); XIII.B. AnDocking and Mooring Ramping/Beaching (ATask. Changed namLanding Procedures; reference.

XI.C. Docking and Mooring (AMES)

‒ COMBINED/ABSORBED

Combined PTS XIII.AXIII.C. & XIII.D. into a Post-Landin

g Proce

XI.D. Ramping/Beaching (AMES)

‒ COMBINED/ABSORBED

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g Proce

Appendix 2

‒ Appendix 1 Flight Simulation

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Appendix 2

Airplane Multien

gine Land

Appendix 1 Fli

ght Simulation

Appendix 2 Task vs. Simulation Device Credit Appendix 1 Task vs. Simulation Device Credit

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Appendix 2 Use of Chart Appendix 1 Use of ChartAppendix 2 Flight Simulation Device Level Appendix 1 Flight Simulation Device Level

‒ ‒ Appendix 1 Flight Simulation

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‒ ‒ Appendix 2 The Knowledge Test

Incorporates informaRecreational Pilot anTest Guide .

‒ ‒ Appendix 3 The Practical Test

Content moved from Appendix. Content rreference.

‒ ‒ Appendix 4 Additional Rating Task Tables

Consolidated AdditioPTS Section 1 (AME(AMEL and AMES) iof reference.

‒ ‒ Appendix 5 Practical Test Checklist Moved from Introduc

reference.

‒ ‒ Appendix 6 References Moved from Introduc

reference.

‒ ‒ Appendix 7 Abbreviations & Acronyms Moved from Introduc

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