AA.VI.IFAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023
Missed Approaches
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with performing a missed approach procedure. Note: See Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.
Bottom line
Missed approach is the segment between the missed approach point, or point of arrival at decision altitude or decision height (DA/DH), and the missed approach fix at the prescribed altitude.
FAA references
- 14 CFR 97.3 (Symbols and terms used in procedures.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- 14 CFR 91.175 (Takeoff and landing under IFR.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
Knowledge
Risk management
- AA.VI.I.R1: Deviations from prescribed procedures or ATC instructions.
- AA.VI.I.R2: Holding, diverting, or electing to fly the approach again.
- AA.VI.I.R3: Aircraft configuration during an approach and missed approach.
- AA.VI.I.R4: Factors that might lead to executing a missed approach procedure before the MAP or to a go-around below DA, DH, or MDA, as applicable.
- AA.VI.I.R5: Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems.
Skills
- AA.VI.I.S1: Promptly initiate the missed approach procedure and report it to ATC.
- AA.VI.I.S2: Apply the appropriate power setting for the flight condition and establish a pitch attitude necessary to obtain the desired performance.
- AA.VI.I.S3: Retract the wing flaps/drag devices and landing gear, if appropriate, in the correct sequence and at a safe altitude, and establish a positi
- AA.VI.I.S4: Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate procedures and checklist(s) in a timely manner.
- AA.VI.I.S5: Comply with the published or alternate missed approach procedure.
- AA.VI.I.S6: Advise ATC or the evaluator if unable to comply with a clearance, restriction, or climb gradient.
- AA.VI.I.S7: Maintain the heading, course, or bearing ±5°, and altitude(s) ±100 feet during the missed approach procedure.
- AA.VI.I.S8: Use an MFD and other graphical navigation displays, if installed, to monitor position and track to help navigate the missed approach.
- AA.VI.I.S9: Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
- AA.VI.I.S10: Re-engage autopilot (if installed) at appropriate times during the missed approach procedure.
- AA.VI.I.S11: Request ATC clearance to attempt another approach, proceed to the alternate airport, holding fix, or other clearance limit, as appropriate,
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