AI.II.P.K3FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge
Effects of atmospheric conditions on performance.
Effects of atmospheric conditions on performance.
Bottom line
Regardless of the actual altitude of the aircraft, it will perform as though it were operating at an altitude equal to the existing density altitude.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 15 °C / 59 °F at sea level (standard atmosphere) | Std temp |
| 29.92 inHg / 1013.2 mb at sea level (standard atmosphere) | Std pressure |
FAA references
- PHAK ch. 4 (p. 4-4) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- PHAK ch. 11 (pp. 11-1–11-2) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-2) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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