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.
- IR.II.C.K1Purpose of performing an instrument flight deck check and how to detect possible defects.
- IR.II.C.K2IFR airworthiness, including aircraft inspection requirements and required equipment for IFR flight.
- IR.II.C.K3Required procedures, documentation, and limitations of flying with inoperative equipment.
Risk management
Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.
- IR.II.C.R1Operating with inoperative equipment.
- IR.II.C.R2Operating with outdated navigation publications or databases.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).