Airworthy Prep

Private Pilot Helicopter test code

PH.VI.B.R10Performance Maneuvers: Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter

Private Pilot Helicopter test standard, area of operation VI, task B

Written as ph.vi.b.r10 or PH.VI.B.R10 on your score report.

The FAA's wording

Powerplant failure during the maneuver.

FAA-S-ACS-15, Private Pilot for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating ACS (November 2023, effective May 31, 2024), VI. Performance Maneuvers, Task B. Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter

What it means

PH.VI.B.R10 is a risk management element in the Performance Maneuvers area of operation of the Private Pilot Helicopter test standard. A risk management element is a hazard the FAA expects you to be able to spot and manage, and the written test can ask questions on it.

PH
Private Pilot Helicopter ACS
VI
Area of operation VI: Performance Maneuvers
B
Task B: Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter
R10
Risk management element 10

Seeing it on your score report

Your Airman Knowledge Test Report lists a code for each area where you missed a question. Seeing PH.VI.B.R10 there means at least one of your wrong answers was on this element. If you are taking the practical test next, expect the examiner to ask about it. Retaking the written? Start with this code and the others on your report.

Sources: FAA-S-ACS-15, Private Pilot for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating ACS (November 2023, effective May 31, 2024); FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix (revised 9/25/26), p. 2.

Can be printed on 2 tests
  • Private Pilot Helicopter Canadian Conversion (PCH)
  • Private Pilot Helicopter (PRH)

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