Airline Transport Pilot Oral Exam Guide - Sixth Edition - Comprehensive Preparation for the FAA Checkride

Sep 24, 2026

Airline Transport Pilot Oral Exam Guide, Sixth Edition, provides comprehensive preparation for the FAA checkride through structured coverage of systems, performance, limitations, and weather knowledge. The guide organizes key examination topics into clear sections that address major aircraft subsystems and operational principles, supporting pilots and instructors with focused study for oral questioning. Detailed contents include areas such as powerplant, fuel and oil systems, hydraulic and electrical systems, avionics and communications, ice protection, flight controls, pitot-static, and emergency-related concepts.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages19

Reading Time48 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Operation of Systems

Landing Gear

Powerplant

Propellers

Fuel System

Oil System

Hydraulic System

Electrical System

Pneumatic and Environmental Systems

Avionics and Communications

Ice Protection

Crewmember and Passenger Equipment

Flight Controls

Pitot-Static System

Fire and Smoke Detection, Protection, and Suppression

Envelope Protection

Minimum Equipment List and Configuration Deviation List

Performance and Limitations

Takeoff and Climb

Cruise

Descent and Landing

Limitations

Deicing and Anti-Icing Procedures

Weight and Balance

Weather Information

Weather Sources

Weather Products

Observations

Airline Transport Pilot ORAL EXAM GUIDE MICHAEL D. HAYES SIXTH EDITION COMPREHENSIVE PREPARATION FOR THE FAA CHECKRIDE AVIATION SUPPLIES & ACADEMICS, INC. NEWCASTLE, WASHINGTON Airline Transport Pilot Oral Exam Guide Sixth Edition by Michael D. Hayes Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. 7005 132nd Place SE Newcastle, Washington 98059 [asa@asa2fly.com | 425-235-1500 | asa2fly.com](asa@asa2fly.com | 425-235-1500 | asa2fly.com) Copyright © 2023 Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. First edition published 2002. Sixth edition published 2023. [See the Reader Resources at](See the Reader Resources at asa2fly.com/oegatp for additional information and)[ asa2fly.com/oegatp](See the Reader Resources at asa2fly.com/oegatp for additional information and)[ for additional information and](See the Reader Resources at asa2fly.com/oegatp for additional information and)[ ](See the Reader Resources at asa2fly.com/oegatp for additional information and)[updates related to this book.](updates related to this book.) All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright holder. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher and Michael D. Hayes assume no responsibility for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. None of the material in this book supersedes any operational documents or procedures issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, aircraft and avionics manufacturers, flight schools, or the operators of aircraft. ASA-OEG-ATP6 ISBN 978-1-64425-311-3 Additional formats available: eBook EPUB ISBN 978-1-64425-312-0 eBook PDF ISBN 978-1-64425-313-7 Printed in the United States of America 2027 2026 2025 2024 2023 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Hayes, Michael D., author. Title: Airline transport pilot oral exam guide : comprehensive preparation for the FAA checkride / Michael D. Hayes. Other titles: Oral exam guide : comprehensive preparation for the FAA checkride Description: Sixth edition. | Newcastle, Washington : Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., 2023. |“ASA-OEG-ATP6”—Title page verso Identifiers: LCCN 2023026926 (print) | LCCN 2023026927 (ebook) | ISBN 9781644253113 (trade paperback) | ISBN 9781644253120 (epub) | ISBN 9781644253137 (pdf) Subjects: LCSH: Airplanes—Piloting—Examination—Study guides. | Airplanes—Piloting—Examinations, questions, etc. | Air pilots—Licenses—United States. Classification: LCC TL710 .H36 2023 (print) | LCC TL710 (ebook) | DDC 629.132/5216076—dc23/ eng/20230629 LC record available at [https://lccn.loc.gov/2023026926](https://lccn.loc.gov/2023026926) LC ebook record available at [https://lccn.loc.gov/2023026927](https://lccn.loc.gov/2023026927) This guide is dedicated to the many talented students, pilots and flight instructors I have had the opportunity to work with over the years. Also, special thanks to Mark Hayes and many others who supplied the patience, encouragement, and understanding necessary to complete the project. —M.D.H. Contents Introduction ............................................................................................ix 1 Operation of Systems .......................................................... 1 A. Landing Gear................................................................................2 B. Powerplant....................................................................................5 C. Propellers.................................................................................... 13 D. Fuel System ................................................................................ 15 E. Oil System .................................................................................. 19 F. Hydrauli

FAQs

What exam does this guide prepare for?

It provides comprehensive preparation for the FAA checkride oral exam for an Airline Transport Pilot license.

Which topics are covered under Operation of Systems?

The guide covers major aircraft systems including landing gear, powerplant, fuel, oil, hydraulic, electrical, avionics and communications, ice protection, flight controls, and pitot-static, along with related protections and equipment.

Does the guide include performance, limitations, and weather material?

Yes. It includes a dedicated section for performance and limitations (including takeoff/climb, cruise, descent/landing, deicing and anti-icing, and weight and balance) and a section for weather information (sources, products, and observations).

Sep 24, 2026

Uploaded by AfterMidnight