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CA.II.B.R2FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Risk management

Inoperative equipment.

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Inoperative equipment.

Bottom line

A pilot should consider the effect of inoperative equipment in relation to expected flight conditions. When inoperative equipment is found during a preflight inspection or prior to departure, the decision should be to cancel the flight, obtain maintenance prior to flight, or to defer the item or equipment.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. AIH ch. 10 (p. 10-2) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  3. AIH ch. 10 (p. 10-6) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  4. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-3) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. PHAK ch. 9 (pp. 9-9–9-10) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. 14 CFR 91.213 (Inoperative instruments and equipment.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
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