PA.I.F — Task F — Performance and Limitations
FAA-S-ACS-6C — Area of Operation I
Official ACS text — PA.I.F
ACS — CERTIFICATION STANDARDReferences: FAA-H-8083-1, FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/AFM
Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with operating an airplane safely within the parameters of its performance capabilities and limitations.
Knowledge — The applicant demonstrates understanding of:
PA.I.F.K1 Elements related to performance and limitations by explaining the use of charts, tables, and data to determine performance.
PA.I.F.K2 Factors affecting performance, including:
PA.I.F.K2a a. Atmospheric conditions
PA.I.F.K2b b. Pilot technique
PA.I.F.K2c c. Airplane configuration
PA.I.F.K2d d. Airport environment
PA.I.F.K2e e. Loading [e.g., center of gravity (CG)]
PA.I.F.K2f f. Weight and balance
PA.I.F.K3 Aerodynamics.
Risk Management — The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:
PA.I.F.R1 Use of performance charts, tables, and data.
PA.I.F.R2 Airplane limitations.
PA.I.F.R3 Possible differences between calculated performance and actual performance. Private Pilot for Airplane Category ACS (FAA-S-ACS-6C) 7
Skills — The applicant exhibits the skill to:
PA.I.F.S1 Compute the weight and balance, correct out-of-CG loading errors and determine if the weight and balance remains within limits during all phases of flight.
PA.I.F.S2 Use the appropriate airplane performance charts, tables, and data.
Reproduced from FAA-S-ACS-6C, Change 1 (November 2023). Verify against the official document before relying on it.
Is this a regulation?
No — this is a certification standard, not a regulation.
Airman Certification Standards. The ACS defines what an applicant must know, consider and do to pass a practical test. It is a certification standard, not a regulation.