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.
- CA.I.F.K1Elements related to performance and limitations by explaining the use of charts, tables, and data to determine performance.
- CA.I.F.K2Factors affecting performance, including:
- CA.I.F.K2aAtmospheric conditions
- CA.I.F.K2bPilot technique
- CA.I.F.K2cAirplane configuration
- CA.I.F.K2dAirport environment
- CA.I.F.K2eLoading and weight and balance
- CA.I.F.K3Aerodynamics.
Risk management
Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.
- CA.I.F.R1Use of performance charts, tables, and data.
- CA.I.F.R2Airplane limitations.
- CA.I.F.R3Possible 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).