Instrument Rating · Area II: Preflight Procedures

Task C. Instrument Flight Deck Check

FAA-S-ACS-8C · Effective 2024-05-31

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

3 elements
  • IR.II.C.K1
    Purpose of performing an instrument flight deck check and how to detect possible defects.
  • IR.II.C.K2
    IFR airworthiness, including aircraft inspection requirements and required equipment for IFR flight.
  • IR.II.C.K3
    Required procedures, documentation, and limitations of flying with inoperative equipment.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

2 elements
  • IR.II.C.R1
    Operating with inoperative equipment.
  • IR.II.C.R2
    Operating with outdated navigation publications or databases.
Skill elements and task objectives

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