Commercial Pilot · Area I: Preflight Preparation

Task G. Operation of Systems

FAA-S-ACS-7B · Effective 2024-05-31

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

14 elements
  • CA.I.G.K1
    Airplane systems, including:
  • CA.I.G.K1a
    Primary flight controls
  • CA.I.G.K1b
    Secondary flight controls
  • CA.I.G.K1c
    Powerplant and propeller
  • CA.I.G.K1d
    Landing gear
  • CA.I.G.K1e
    Fuel, oil, and hydraulic
  • CA.I.G.K1f
    Electrical
  • CA.I.G.K1g
    Avionics
  • CA.I.G.K1h
    Pitot-static, vacuum/pressure, and associated flight instruments
  • CA.I.G.K1i
    Environmental
  • CA.I.G.K1j
    Deicing and anti-icing
  • CA.I.G.K1k
    Water rudders (ASES, AMES)
  • CA.I.G.K1l
    Oxygen system
  • CA.I.G.K2
    Indications of and procedures for managing system abnormalities or failures.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

3 elements
  • CA.I.G.R1
    Detection of system malfunctions or failures.
  • CA.I.G.R2
    Management of a system failure.
  • CA.I.G.R3
    Monitoring and management of automated systems.
Skill elements and task objectives

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