CA.I.AFAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023

Pilot Qualifications

ACS task objective

To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with airman and medical certificates including privileges, limitations, currency, and operating as pilot-incommand as a commercial pilot.

Bottom line

BasicMed does not apply to persons exercising privileges of a Commercial Pilot Certificate or an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate.

FAA references

  1. 14 CFR 61.133 (Commercial pilot privileges and limitations.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  2. AC 68-1, paras. 4.1, 4.1.2 — AC No: 68-1A

Knowledge

  • CA.I.A.K1: Certification requirements, recent flight experience, and recordkeeping.
  • CA.I.A.K2: Privileges and limitations.
  • CA.I.A.K3: Medical certificates: class, expiration, privileges, temporary disqualifications.
  • CA.I.A.K4: Documents required to exercise commercial pilot privileges.
  • CA.I.A.K5: Part 68 BasicMed privileges and limitations.

Risk management

  • CA.I.A.R1: Proficiency versus currency.
  • CA.I.A.R2: Flying unfamiliar aircraft or operating with unfamiliar flight display systems and avionics.

Skills

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