Instrument Rating · Area VII: Emergency Operations

Task D. Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators

FAA-S-ACS-8C · Effective 2024-05-31

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

2 elements
  • IR.VII.D.K1
    Recognizing if primary flight instruments are inaccurate or inoperative, and advising ATC or the evaluator.
  • IR.VII.D.K2
    Possible failure modes of primary instruments and how to correct or minimize the effect of the loss.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

3 elements
  • IR.VII.D.R1
    Use of secondary flight displays when primary displays have failed.
  • IR.VII.D.R2
    Maintaining aircraft control.
  • IR.VII.D.R3
    Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Skill elements and task objectives

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