PA.IX.B — Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated)

What does ACS code PA.IX.B cover?

ACS Code PA.IX.B covers "Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated)" under Area of Operation IX (Emergency Operations) for the FAA Private Pilot Airplane certificate (FAA-S-ACS-6C). Candidates are tested on knowledge elements and risk management factors defined in 14 CFR regulations and FAA handbooks (PHAK / AFH).

Task Specification & Required References

• ACS Document: FAA-S-ACS-6C (Private Pilot Airplane)
• Area of Operation: Area IX — Emergency Operations
• Task: Task B — Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) (ASEL, ASES)
• Primary FAA Sources: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25), Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3) / Helicopter Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-21), Aviation Weather Handbook (FAA-H-8083-28), 14 CFR Parts 61, 91 & 107, Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).

Airman Certification Standards Elements

Knowledge Elements

• PA.IX.B.K1: Immediate action items and emergency procedures.
• PA.IX.B.K2: Airspeed, including:
• PA.IX.B.K2a: a. Importance of best glide speed and its relationship to distance
• PA.IX.B.K2b: b. Difference between best glide speed and minimum sink speed
• PA.IX.B.K2c: c. Effects of wind on glide distance
• PA.IX.B.K3: Effects of atmospheric conditions on emergency approach and landing.
• PA.IX.B.K4: A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
• PA.IX.B.K5: Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) and other emergency locating devices.
• PA.IX.B.K6: Air traffic control (ATC) services to aircraft in distress.

Risk Management Elements

• PA.IX.B.R1: Altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, gliding distance, and available landing distance considerations.
• PA.IX.B.R2: Following or changing the planned flightpath to the selected landing area.
• PA.IX.B.R3: Collision hazards.
• PA.IX.B.R4: Configuring the airplane.
• PA.IX.B.R5: Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
• PA.IX.B.R6: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

How do I study PA.IX.B?

1. Read each element for PA.IX.B in FAA-S-ACS-6C and note any you cannot explain in your own words.
2. Study each one in the FAA source it points to: the handbook chapter, the 14 CFR section or the AIM paragraph.
3. Practice with questions tagged PA.IX.B, and read the explanation for every miss.
4. Retest, then review the ACS codes you still miss on your practice test report.

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• Previous task: PA.IX.A — Emergency Descent
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• Same area: PA.IX.C — Systems and Equipment Malfunctions
• Same area: PA.IX.D — Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear
• Same area: PA.IX.E — Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated)
• Same area: PA.IX.F — Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated)
• Same area: PA.IX.G — Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated)