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Instrument Rating · Area VII: Emergency Operations

Task A. Loss of Communications

FAA-S-ACS-8C · Effective 2024-05-31

Official FAA standard (PDF) ↗

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

1 elements
  • IR.VII.A.K1
    Procedures to follow in the event of lost communication during various phases of flight, including techniques for reestablishing communications, when it is acceptable to deviate from an instrument flight rules (IFR) clearance, and when to begin an approach at the destination.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

2 elements
  • IR.VII.A.R1
    Possible reasons for loss of communication.
  • IR.VII.A.R2
    Deviation from procedures for lost communications.
Skill elements and task objectives

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