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Postflight Procedures

OBJECTIVE: To develop the pilot’s skill and knowledge of postflight procedures.

ELEMENTS
  • Parking procedure 
  • Engine shutdown and securing cockpit 
  • Deplaning passengers 
  • Securing airplane 
  • Postflight inspection 
  • Refueling 

COMPLETION STANDARDS
  • Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to after landing, parking and securing procedures 
  • Maintains directional control after touchdown while decelerating to an appropriate speed.
  • Observes runway hold lines and other surface control markings and lighting 
  • Parks in an appropriate area, considering the safety of nearby persons and property 
  • Follows the appropriate procedure for engine shutdown 
  • Completes the appropriate checklist 
  • Conducts an appropriate postflight inspection and secures the aircraft 

COMMON ERRORS
  • Failure to follow recommended procedures 
  • Poor planning, improper procedure, or faulty judgment in performance of postflight procedures 

THINGS TO REMEMBER

  • Clear the hold short lines, then come to complete stop, then clean up aircraft 
  • FLAPS -- VERIFIED, and UP! 
  • REMMM unless person approaches aircraft then Mixture and Mags-OFF 
  • FACTT for cleanup 
  • No passenger deplaning with any propeller turning 
  • Postflight walkaround, get used to it, you’re going to do it every time. 

STUDY
  • “Airplane Flying Handbook” Ch. 2
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