PA.IX.C — Task C — Systems and Equipment Malfunctions

References: FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/AFM

Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with system and equipment malfunctions appropriate to the airplane provided for the practical test.

Knowledge — The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

PA.IX.C.K1 Causes of partial or complete power loss related to the specific type of powerplant(s).

PA.IX.C.K1a a. [Archived]

PA.IX.C.K1b b. [Archived]

PA.IX.C.K1c c. [Archived]

PA.IX.C.K1d d. [Archived]

PA.IX.C.K2 System and equipment malfunctions specific to the aircraft, including:

PA.IX.C.K2a a. Electrical malfunction

PA.IX.C.K2b b. Vacuum/pressure and associated flight instrument malfunctions

PA.IX.C.K2c c. Pitot-static system malfunction

PA.IX.C.K2d d. Electronic flight deck display malfunction

PA.IX.C.K2e e. Landing gear or flap malfunction

PA.IX.C.K2f f. Inoperative trim

PA.IX.C.K3 Causes and remedies for smoke or fire onboard the aircraft.

PA.IX.C.K4 Any other system specific to the aircraft (e.g., supplemental oxygen, deicing).

PA.IX.C.K5 Inadvertent door or window opening.

Risk Management — The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:

PA.IX.C.R1 Checklist usage for a system or equipment malfunction.

PA.IX.C.R2 Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

PA.IX.C.R3 Undesired aircraft state.

PA.IX.C.R4 Startle response.

Skills — The applicant exhibits the skill to:

PA.IX.C.S1 Determine appropriate action for simulated emergencies specified by the evaluator, from at least three of the elements or sub-elements listed in K1 through K5.

PA.IX.C.S2 Complete the appropriate checklist(s).