In this paper, we apply the heuristic method for determination of control functions for controllability analysis of nonlinear power systems. The problem of control of quasi-linear systems under proper assumptions on the nonlinear term is considered in the general statement. Making use of the Green’s function solution of nonlinear systems, the exact and approximate controllability conditions are expressed in terms of unknown controls in an explicit form. The way of resolving controls determination is discussed. As a particular application, a one-machine infinite-bus system is considered described by a coupled system of three first order ordinary differential equations. Two heuristic forms of admissible controls are considered providing approximate controllability within the same amount of time having different intensities. Results of numerical simulations are presented and discussed.