Commercial Pilot · Area VI: Navigation
Task B. Navigation Systems and Radar Services
FAA-S-ACS-7B · Effective 2024-05-31
Knowledge
What you should understand and be able to explain.
- CA.VI.B.K1Ground-based navigation (identification, orientation, course determination, equipment, tests, regulations, interference, appropriate use of navigation data, and signal integrity).
- CA.VI.B.K2Satellite-based navigation (e.g., equipment, regulations, authorized use of databases, and Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM)).
- CA.VI.B.K3Radar assistance to visual flight rules (VFR) aircraft (e.g., operations, equipment, available services, traffic advisories).
- CA.VI.B.K4Transponder (Mode(s) A, C, and S) and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B).
Risk management
Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.
- CA.VI.B.R1Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems.
- CA.VI.B.R2Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
- CA.VI.B.R3Limitations of the navigation system in use.
- CA.VI.B.R4Loss of a navigation signal.
- CA.VI.B.R5Use of an electronic flight bag (EFB), if used.
Skill elements and task objectives
This page covers knowledge and risk management. For the complete task, including skill standards, open the FAA document (PDF).