When should the After Landing Checklist be completed relative to the runway hold-short line?

• A. Not until past the hold short line
• B. Immediately after landing
• C. After parking
• D. Only on ATC request

Answer: (A)

The important idea here is that the After Landing Checklist is done once you’ve cleared the active runway and are past the runway hold-short line. That line marks the boundary between the runway and the taxiway, so completing the checklist after you’ve crossed it keeps you focused on safe taxiing and traffic separation rather than performing configuration checks while still on the runway. By the time you’re off the runway, you verify and set things like flaps, gear, lights, and power settings without the distraction of potential runway traffic.

Doing it immediately after touchdown would pull your attention to the checklist while you’re still on or near the runway exit, which is riskier. Waiting until you park delays essential postlanding setup that you want completed before taxiing. And performing the checklist only on ATC request isn’t appropriate because you should have it done once you’re safely past the hold-short line and clear of the runway.