Commercial Pilot · Area IX: Emergency Operations

Task C. Systems and Equipment Malfunctions

FAA-S-ACS-7B · Effective 2024-05-31

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

11 elements
  • CA.IX.C.K1
    Causes of partial or complete power loss related to the specific type of powerplant(s).
  • CA.IX.C.K2
    System and equipment malfunctions specific to the aircraft, including:
  • CA.IX.C.K2a
    Electrical malfunction
  • CA.IX.C.K2b
    Vacuum/pressure and associated flight instrument malfunctions
  • CA.IX.C.K2c
    Pitot-static system malfunction
  • CA.IX.C.K2d
    Electronic flight deck display malfunction
  • CA.IX.C.K2e
    Landing gear or flap malfunction
  • CA.IX.C.K2f
    Inoperative trim
  • CA.IX.C.K3
    Causes and remedies for smoke or fire onboard the aircraft.
  • CA.IX.C.K4
    Any other system specific to the aircraft (e.g., supplemental oxygen, deicing).
  • CA.IX.C.K5
    Inadvertent door or window opening.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

4 elements
  • CA.IX.C.R1
    Checklist usage for a system or equipment malfunction.
  • CA.IX.C.R2
    Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
  • CA.IX.C.R3
    Undesired aircraft state.
  • CA.IX.C.R4
    Startle response.
Skill elements and task objectives

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