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AI.III.B.R1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management

Inoperative equipment discovered prior to flight. The applicant demonstrates and simult...

ACS element text (the applicant demonstrates understanding of)

Inoperative equipment discovered prior to flight. The applicant demonstrates and simultaneously explains how to:

Bottom line

The inoperative item shall be deactivated or removed and an INOPERATIVE placard placed near the appropriate switch, control, or indicator.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. 14 CFR 91.213 (Inoperative instruments and equipment.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  3. PHAK ch. 9 (pp. 9-9–9-10) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. 14 CFR 39.9 (What if I operate an aircraft or use a product that does not meet the requirements of an airworthiness directive?) — eCFR current as of 2026-10-08
  5. RMH ch. 1 (pp. 1-2–1-3) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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