Commercial Pilot · Area I: Preflight Preparation

Task F. Performance and Limitations

FAA-S-ACS-7B · Effective 2024-05-31

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

8 elements
  • CA.I.F.K1
    Elements related to performance and limitations by explaining the use of charts, tables, and data to determine performance.
  • CA.I.F.K2
    Factors affecting performance, including:
  • CA.I.F.K2a
    Atmospheric conditions
  • CA.I.F.K2b
    Pilot technique
  • CA.I.F.K2c
    Airplane configuration
  • CA.I.F.K2d
    Airport environment
  • CA.I.F.K2e
    Loading and weight and balance
  • CA.I.F.K3
    Aerodynamics.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

3 elements
  • CA.I.F.R1
    Use of performance charts, tables, and data.
  • CA.I.F.R2
    Airplane limitations.
  • CA.I.F.R3
    Possible differences between calculated performance and actual performance.
Skill elements and task objectives

This page covers knowledge and risk management. For the complete task, including skill standards, open the FAA document (PDF).