IR.II.A.R3FAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Risk management
Use of automated systems in instrument conditions.
Use of automated systems in instrument conditions.
Bottom line
Failing to monitor the automated systems, over-reliance on those systems, or incomplete knowledge and experience with those systems can lead to an upset. If the automation is not functioning according to expectation, the pilot may reduce the level of automation, fly manually, and take time to resolve the condition.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 5, Human Factors; Mechanical Factors (p. 5-2) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-10) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- RMH ch. 7 (p. 7-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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