CAT.GEN.MPA.125 Taxiing of aeroplanes

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE The following skills and knowledge may be assessed to check if a person can be authorised by the operator to taxi an aeroplane:

(a)positioning of the aeroplane to ensure safety when starting engine;

(b)getting ATIS reports and taxi clearance, where applicable;

(c)interpretation of airfield markings/lights/signals/indicators;

(d)interpretation of marshalling signals, where applicable;

(e)identification of suitable parking area;

(f)maintaining lookout and right-of-way rules and complying with air traffic control (ATC) or marshalling instructions, when applicable;

(g)avoidance of adverse effect of propeller slipstream or jet wash on other aeroplanes, aerodrome facilities and personnel;

(h)inspection of taxi path when surface conditions are obscured;

(i)communication with others when controlling an aeroplane on the ground;

(j)interpretation of operational instructions;

(k)reporting of any problem that may occur while taxiing an aeroplane; and

(l)adapting the taxi speed in accordance with prevailing aerodrome, traffic, surface and weather conditions.

SAFETY-CRITICAL ACTIVITY

(a)Taxiing should be treated as a safety-critical activity due to the risks related to the movement of the aeroplane and the potential for a catastrophic event on the ground.

(b)Taxiing is a high-workload phase of flight that requires the full attention of the flight crew.