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Instrument Rating · Area II: Preflight Procedures

Task A. Aircraft Systems Related to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Operations

FAA-S-ACS-8C · Effective 2024-05-31

Official FAA standard (PDF) ↗

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

2 elements
  • IR.II.A.K1
    The general operational characteristics and limitations of applicable anti-icing and deicing systems, including airframe, propeller, intake, fuel, and pitot-static systems.
  • IR.II.A.K2
    Flight control systems.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

3 elements
  • IR.II.A.R1
    Operations in icing conditions.
  • IR.II.A.R2
    Limitations of anti-icing and deicing systems.
  • IR.II.A.R3
    Use of automated systems in instrument conditions.
Skill elements and task objectives

This page covers knowledge and risk management. For the complete task, including skill standards, open the FAA document (PDF).