FAA Airman Certification Standards Code
CH.II.B — Flight Deck Management
Commercial Pilot Helicopter · Area of Operation II: Preflight Procedures · Standard: FAA-S-ACS-16
What does ACS code CH.II.B cover?
ACS Code CH.II.B covers "Flight Deck Management" under Area of Operation II (Preflight Procedures) for the FAA Commercial Pilot Helicopter certificate (FAA-S-ACS-16). Candidates are tested on knowledge elements and risk management factors defined in 14 CFR regulations and FAA handbooks (PHAK / AFH).
Task Specification & Required References
- ACS Document: FAA-S-ACS-16 (Commercial Pilot Helicopter)
- Area of Operation: Area II — Preflight Procedures
- Task: Task B — Flight Deck Management
- Primary FAA Sources: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25), Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3) / Helicopter Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-21), Aviation Weather Handbook (FAA-H-8083-28), 14 CFR Parts 61, 91 & 107, Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).
Airman Certification Standards Elements
Knowledge Elements
- CH.II.B.K1: Passenger briefing requirements, including operation and required use of safety restraint systems.
- CH.II.B.K2: Use of appropriate checklists.
- CH.II.B.K3: Requirements for current and appropriate navigation data.
- CH.II.B.K4: Securing items and cargo.
Risk Management Elements
- CH.II.B.R1: Use of systems or equipment, including automation and portable electronic devices.
- CH.II.B.R2: Inoperative equipment.
- CH.II.B.R3: Passenger distractions.
How do I study CH.II.B?
- Read each element for CH.II.B in FAA-S-ACS-16 and note any you cannot explain in your own words.
- Study each one in the FAA source it points to: the handbook chapter, the 14 CFR section or the AIM paragraph.
- Practice with questions tagged CH.II.B, and read the explanation for every miss.
- Retest, then review the ACS codes you still miss on your practice test report.
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