PA.I.G — Task G — Operation of Systems
FAA-S-ACS-6C — Area of Operation I
Official ACS text — PA.I.G
ACS — CERTIFICATION STANDARDReferences: FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-23, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/AFM
Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with safe operation of systems on the airplane provided for the flight test. Note: If K1 is selected, the evaluator must assess the applicant's knowledge of at least three sub-elements.
Knowledge — The applicant demonstrates understanding of:
PA.I.G.K1 Airplane systems, including:
PA.I.G.K1a a. Primary flight controls
PA.I.G.K1b b. Secondary flight controls
PA.I.G.K1c c. Powerplant and propeller
PA.I.G.K1d d. Landing gear
PA.I.G.K1e e. Fuel, oil, and hydraulic
PA.I.G.K1f f. Electrical
PA.I.G.K1g g. Avionics
PA.I.G.K1h h. Pitot-static, vacuum/pressure, and associated flight instruments
PA.I.G.K1i i. Environmental
PA.I.G.K1j j. Deicing and anti-icing
PA.I.G.K1k k. Water rudders (ASES, AMES)
PA.I.G.K1l l. Oxygen system
PA.I.G.K2 Indications of and procedures for managing system abnormalities or failures.
Risk Management — The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:
PA.I.G.R1 Detection of system malfunctions or failures.
PA.I.G.R2 Management of a system failure.
PA.I.G.R3 Monitoring and management of automated systems.
Skills — The applicant exhibits the skill to:
PA.I.G.S1 Operate at least three of the systems listed in K1a through K1l appropriately.
PA.I.G.S2 Complete the appropriate checklist(s). Private Pilot for Airplane Category ACS (FAA-S-ACS-6C) 8
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.