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.
- IR.VII.D.K1Recognizing if primary flight instruments are inaccurate or inoperative, and advising ATC or the evaluator.
- IR.VII.D.K2Possible 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.
- IR.VII.D.R1Use of secondary flight displays when primary displays have failed.
- IR.VII.D.R2Maintaining aircraft control.
- IR.VII.D.R3Distractions, 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).