ACS — CERTIFICATION STANDARD

PA.VI.C — Task C — Diversion

FAA-S-ACS-6C — Area of Operation VI

Official ACS text — PA.VI.C

ACS — CERTIFICATION STANDARD

References: AIM; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25; VFR Navigation Charts Private Pilot for Airplane Category ACS (FAA-S-ACS-6C) 40

Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with diversion.

Knowledge — The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

PA.VI.C.K1 Selecting an alternate destination.

PA.VI.C.K2 Situations that require deviations from flight plan or air traffic control (ATC) instructions.

Risk Management — The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:

PA.VI.C.R1 Collision hazards.

PA.VI.C.R2 Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

PA.VI.C.R3 Circumstances that would make diversion prudent.

PA.VI.C.R4 Selecting an appropriate airport or seaplane base.

PA.VI.C.R5 Using available resources (e.g., automation, ATC, and flight deck planning aids).

Skills — The applicant exhibits the skill to:

PA.VI.C.S1 Select a suitable destination and route for diversion.

PA.VI.C.S2 Make a reasonable estimate of heading, groundspeed, arrival time, and fuel required to the “divert to” destination.

PA.VI.C.S3 Maintain the selected altitude, ±200 feet and heading, ±15°.

PA.VI.C.S4 Update/interpret weather in flight.

PA.VI.C.S5 Use displays of digital weather and aeronautical information, as applicable to maintain situational awareness.

PA.VI.C.S6 Promptly divert toward the destination.

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.