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AB6 TYPE RATING TRAINING GUIDE

APPENDIX 2: TAXI
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Pilot trainees shall study taxi procedure in AOM 3.3/1.
To start taxi, little thrust above idle will be require to get the aircraft moving, depending on aircraft gross weight (max 40% N1). But at low weight (below 115 T.)
the aircraft might start moving with only idle thrust. As a general guideline, TLA at 5-7° would provide thrust 27-29% N1 that would be enough for initiating taxi
of the aircraft at 130 T. Once the aircraft is moving little thrust is required. When the aircraft accelerates to 8-12 kts, reduce throttle to idle and the aircraft
would continue taxiing with idle thrust. Thrust should normally be used symmetrically.
Brakes should be checked once the aircraft is moving or while stopped.
Aircraft dimension such as wings span, length, wheel span, engines span should be in minded. Keep the aircraft at safe distance from any hindrance at all
times.
The wing-mounted engines are close to the ground. Avoid placing engines over unconsolidated or unprepared ground e.g. over the edge of taxiways. Avoid
high thrust settings at low ground speeds due to the risk of ingestion (FOD).
Aircraft speed is quite difficult to assess during taxi, so monitor ground speed on ND. Do not exceed maximum taxi speed specified in AOM. When taxi in
ramp or confined area, ground speed should be limited to below 10 kts.
When only small changes of direction are required such as taxiing in straight line, control the nose wheel steering with the rudder pedals. Taxiway centerline
should be in line with the inner thigh of pilots in order to maintain aircraft on centerline. Try to aim at centerline far beyond the nose to avoid swirling the
aircraft during taxi in straight line.
Remind that carbon brake wears are proportional to the number of brake applications not the energy applied, and most of carbon brake wears happened
during cold brakes taxi. Do not “ride” the brakes, as 30 kts is about to exceed, apply brakes smoothly and decelerate to 10-20 kts then release the brakes and
allow the aircraft to accelerate again.
Sharp turns require the use of the steering wheel and low taxi speed (below 10 kts). Reduce speed to below 8 kts before sharp turn. Smoothly apply force on
steering wheel during initiating and completing the turn, do not jerk the steering wheel. In wet or icy taxiway condition, speed should be less than 6 kts during
sharp turn to avoid skidding.
For smooth taxiing, it is recommended to lead nose wheel steering by rudder application, and then keep a constant pressure on the steering wheel until the
nose wheel is centered to avoid aircraft jerking.
Remind that pilots position are approximately 4 meters ahead of nose wheel. To avoid cutting corner during turn, pilots position should be few meters on the
outside of centerline in order to have nose wheel a little outside of centerline and center of main landing gear on centerline. Always keep speed low during
sharp turn.
Engine thrust may be increased above idle to avoid coming to stop in the middle of a sharp turn. Do not apply brakes on the inboard wheels during sharp
turns.
It is recommended to include expected taxi route and runway entry/exit point including prohibited or restricted taxiway or area in takeoff/approach briefing, in
order to maintain awareness of taxiway direction.

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During taxi RP shall assist by looking around and advise LP for aircraft, ground traffic and obstacles concerned. It is also RP duty to advise taxiway direction
according to FOM.
Common errors:
- Not instructing RP to check right side before taxiing.
- Excessive thrust when starting taxiing or when accelerating for faster taxiing (more than 40% N1)
- Jerky nose wheel handling.
- Not using pedal steering for straight taxiing.
- Not taxiing on centerline.
- Aim taxiway centerline just in front of the nose, caused the aircraft swirling during taxi in straight line.
- Not keep a constant pressure on the steering wheel until the nose wheel is centered caused the aircraft jerk during turn.
- Riding the brakes, differential braking or braking inboard wheels in a turn with full nose wheel deflection.
- Too fast taxiing.
- Cutting corners.
- Right hand on glare shield or thigh instead of at throttles.
- Stopping in position allowing own or other engine exhaust fumes to enter the air conditioning system.
- RP not helping to look around or not advising taxiway direction.

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