PA.I.G — Operation of Systems

What does ACS code PA.I.G cover?

ACS Code PA.I.G covers "Operation of Systems" under Area of Operation I (Preflight Preparation) for the FAA Private Pilot Airplane certificate (FAA-S-ACS-6C). 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-6C (Private Pilot Airplane)
• Area of Operation: Area I — Preflight Preparation
• Task: Task G — Operation of Systems
• 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

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

Risk Management Elements

• PA.I.G.R1: Detection of system malfunctions or failures.
• PA.I.G.R2: Management of a system failure.
• PA.I.G.R3: Monitoring and management of automated systems.

How do I study PA.I.G?

1. Read each element for PA.I.G in FAA-S-ACS-6C and note any you cannot explain in your own words.
2. Study each one in the FAA source it points to: the handbook chapter, the 14 CFR section or the AIM paragraph.
3. Practice with questions tagged PA.I.G, and read the explanation for every miss.
4. Retest, then review the ACS codes you still miss on your practice test report.

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• Previous task: PA.I.F — Performance and Limitations
• Next task: PA.I.H — Human Factors
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• Same area: PA.I.B — Airworthiness Requirements
• Same area: PA.I.C — Weather Information
• Same area: PA.I.D — Cross-Country Flight Planning
• Same area: PA.I.E — National Airspace System
• Same area: PA.I.F — Performance and Limitations