IR.II.CFAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023
Instrument Flight Deck Check
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with conducting a preflight check on the aircraft’s instruments necessary for an IFR flight.
Bottom line
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with conducting a preflight check on the aircraft’s instruments necessary for an IFR flight.
FAA references
- IFH ch. 7 (p. 7-61) — FAA-H-8083-15B
- PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-23) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- 14 CFR 91.205 (Powered civil aircraft with standard U.S. airworthiness certificates: Instrument and equipment requirements.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
Knowledge
- IR.II.C.K1: Purpose of performing an instrument flight deck check and how to detect possible defects.
- IR.II.C.K2: IFR airworthiness, including aircraft inspection requirements and required equipment for IFR flight.
- IR.II.C.K3: Required procedures, documentation, and limitations of flying with inoperative equipment.
Risk management
Skills
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