Tc 1-218 Task Standards

Front 1

Perform aircraft taxi

Back 1

STANDARDS: Appropriate common standards plus the following additions/modifications.
1. Correctly perform procedures and checks according to the checklist.
2. Properly use power, ground fine, or beta, and brakes to maintain a safe taxi speed.

Front 2

Perform engine run-up

Back 2

STANDARDS: Without error, perform procedures and checks according to the CL. Ensure that
engines and systems are operating within prescribed tolerances.

Front 3

Perform normal takeoff and climb

Back 3

STANDARDS: Appropriate common standards plus the following additions/modifications.
1. Complete before-takeoff, lineup, and after-takeoff checks.
2. Maintain a predetermined track (normally the runway centerline) between the main landing
gear during the takeoff roll.
3. Obtain the computed minimum takeoff power by 65 knots.
4. Rotate at takeoff decision speed (V1)/rotation speed (Vr)–0 / +5 knots indicated airspeed
(KIAS).
5. Perform initial climb at takeoff safety speed (V2)/best single-engine, rate-of-climb speed
(Vyse) + 5 (± 5) KIAS until 500 feet above ground level (AGL). Do not exceed a maximum of
15-degree pitch attitude or 20-degree pitch attitude for obstacle clearance climbs

Front 4

Perform steep turns

Back 4

STANDARDS: Appropriate common standards plus the following additions/modifications:
1. Maintain angle of bank within -5 to +10 degrees.
2. Roll out on the desired heading ±10 degrees.
3. Roll into a coordinated turn of 180 degrees or 360 degrees with a minimum bank of
45 degrees and maximum of 60 degrees.
4. Apply smooth coordinated pitch, bank, and power to maintain altitude and airspeed.
5. Avoid any indication of an approaching stall, abnormal flight attitude, or exceeding structural
or operating limitations during any part of the maneuver.

Front 5

Perform climbs and descents

Back 5

STANDARDS: Appropriate common standards.

Front 6

Common Standards

Back 6

d. Standards. The standards describe the minimum degree of proficiency or standard of
performance to which the task must be accomplished. Individual instructor techniques will neither be
treated as standards nor used as grading elements. Standards are based on ideal conditions. The
following standards apply to all tasks.
(1) All tasks.
(a) Perform crew coordination actions and callouts per chapter 6 and the task
description.
(b) Apply the appropriate night and environmental task considerations when
performing the task under those conditions.
(2) Taxi operations.
(a) Comply with taxi clearances.
(b) Follow taxi lines with minimum deviation.
(c) Maintain a safe taxi speed.
(d) Use controls correctly, as required for wind conditions.
(3) In flight tasks.
(a) Maintain heading ± 10 degrees.
(b) Maintain altitude ± 100 feet.
(c) Maintain airspeed ± 10 knots indicated airspeed (KIAS).
(d) Maintain rate of climb or descent ± 100 feet per minute (FPM).
(e) Maintain the aircraft in trim ± 1/4 ball width.
(f) Maintain ± 1 NM when tracking (distance measuring equipment) DME arcs.
(4) Standards other than those listed above will be addressed in each particular task.

Front 7

Perform instrument takeoff

Back 7

STANDARDS: Appropriate common standards plus the following additions/modifications:
1. Select navigational aids for departure procedure.
2. Set navigational instruments and selector switches, without error.
3. Select and verify initial level off altitude on the altitude alerter, if installed.

Front 8

Perform precision approach

Back 8

STANDARDS: Appropriate common standards plus the following additions/modifications:
1. Execute the approach according to AR 95-1, FM 1-240, aeronautical information manual
(AIM), and DOD FLIP.
2. Complete before-landing check prior to final approach descent.
3. Maintain Vref +20 ±5 knots indicated airspeed (KIAS) on final approach descent inbound.
4. Once visual with the landing environment, maintain Vref +10, ± 5 KIAS.
5. For an instrument landing system (ILS) approach, remain within full-scale deflection of
course deviation indicator (CDI). On final approach, maintain glide-slope indicator within a fullscale
deflection.
6. During precision approach radar (PAR) approaches, maintain headings ±5 degrees and make
immediate heading and altitude corrections as issued by air traffic control (ATC).
7. Comply with the decision height (DH)/PAR minimums prescribed for the approach.
8. Execute correct missed approach procedure immediately upon reaching DH, if a landing
cannot be accomplished.
Note: Flaps will not be extended beyond APPROACH until a visual descent can be made to
the runway.

Front 9

Perform missed approach

Back 9

STANDARDS: Appropriate common standards plus the following additions/modifications:
1. Comply with air traffic control (ATC) or published missed approach procedures at missed
approach point.
2. Maintain prescribed course or heading ±5 degrees.

Front 10

Perform unusual attitude recovery

Back 10

STANDARDS: Appropriate common standards plus the following additions/modifications:
1. Correctly analyze aircraft attitude.
2. Without delay, use the correct recovery procedure (sequence).

Front 11

Perform approaches to stall

Back 11

STANDARDS: Appropriate common standards plus the following additions:
WARNING
Due to the increased risk factor while performing stall recognition
training, the entry altitude should be no lower than a minimum of
4,000 feet above ground level (AGL).
1. Correctly recognize the approach to a stall.
2. Correctly perform recovery procedures.
3. Recover with a minimum loss of altitude.

Front 12

Perform emergency procedures for engine failure during cruise fligh

Back 12

STANDARDS: Appropriate common standards plus the following additions/modifications:
1. Maintain positive airplane control at all times.
2. Maintain 3- to 5-degree bank angle into operating engine (ball one-half off-center).
3. Set powerplant controls, reduce drag as necessary, correctly identify and verify the
inoperative engine after the failure or simulated failure.
4. Maintained indicated airspeed ±10 KIAS no lower than takeoff safety speed (V2)/best singleengine
rate of climb (Vyse).
5. Follow the checklist and verify the procedures for securing the inoperative engine.

Front 13

Perform single-engine landing

Back 13

STANDARDS: Appropriate common standards plus the following additions/modifications:
1. Maintain a minimum of takeoff safety speed/best single-engine, rate-of climb speed
(V2/Vyse) or above until landing is assured.
2. Attain landing approach speed (plus half wind gust speed) ±5 knots indicated airspeed
(KIAS).
3. Maintain at or above the approach angle on the flight management system (FMS)/instrument
landing system (ILS) glide path, visual approach slope indicator (VASI) or precision approach
path indicator (PAPI) when available.
4. Cross the runway threshold at Vref (indicated reference speed) plus half wind gust speed
±5 KIAS.
5. Execute touchdown within the first 1/3 of the runway available for landing with the desired
runway track between the main gear during landing and rollout.
6. Maintain positive directional control and crosswind correction during the after-landing roll.
7. Use beta, reverse, ground fine, and brakes (as appropriate) to bring the aircraft to a safe stop.

Front 14

Perform single-engine go-around

Back 14

STANDARDS:
1. Perform single-engine go-around per the aircraft operator’s manual.
2. Apply smooth and coordinated inputs.
3. Maintain a 3- to 5-degree bank angle into operating engine (ball no more than one-half off
center).
4. Maintain takeoff safety speed/best single-engine, rate-of climb speed (V2/Vyse) until safe
climb out is established (clear of obstacles).
WARNING
A single engine go-around should not be attempted once the
flaps are selected beyond APPROACH and the airplane is below
200 feet above ground level (AGL). This does not mean that flaps
are limited to approach until short final. It does mean the pilot on
the controls (P*) has committed the aircraft to a landing.

Front 15

Perform emergency procedures for engine failure during takeoff.

Back 15

STANDARDS: Appropriate common standards plus the following additions/modifications:
1. Maintain positive aircraft control.
2. Confirm the failed engine’s propeller has feathered.
3. Maintain 3- to 5-degree bank angle into operating engine (ball one-half off center).
4. Obtain and maintain the appropriate airspeed for the segment being flown (takeoff safety
speed [V2]/Vyse, +5, -0 knots indicated airspeed [KIAS]).
5. Complete and verify the procedure with the checklist

Front 16

Perform emergency procedures for engine failure during final approach.

Back 16

STANDARDS: Appropriate common standards plus the following additions/modifications:
1. Maintain positive aircraft control.
2. Apply sufficient power to maintain the appropriate airspeed for the distance remaining.
3. Maintain approach angle.
4. Complete and verify the procedure with the checklist, time permitting.