Precision Approach

FAA references

Knowledge

• IR.VI.B.K1: Procedures and limitations associated with a precision approach, including determining required descent rates and adjusting minimums in the
• IR.VI.B.K2: Navigation system displays, annunciations, and modes of operation.
• IR.VI.B.K3: Ground-based and satellite-based navigation systems (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests and regulations, interference, appr
• IR.VI.B.K4: A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.

Risk management

• IR.VI.B.R1: Deviating from the assigned approach procedure.
• IR.VI.B.R2: Selecting a navigation frequency.
• IR.VI.B.R3: Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems.
• IR.VI.B.R4: Aircraft configuration during an approach and missed approach.
• IR.VI.B.R5: An unstable approach, including excessive descent rates.
• IR.VI.B.R6: Deteriorating weather conditions on approach.
• IR.VI.B.R7: Continuing to descend below the Decision Altitude (DA)/Decision Height (DH) when the required visual references are not visible.

Skills

• IR.VI.B.S1: Accomplish the precision instrument approach(es) selected by the evaluator.
• IR.VI.B.S2: Establish two-way communications with air traffic control (ATC) appropriate for the phase of flight or approach segment, and use proper comm
• IR.VI.B.S3: Select, tune, identify, and confirm the operational status of navigation equipment to be used for the approach.
• IR.VI.B.S4: Comply with all clearances issued by ATC or the evaluator.
• IR.VI.B.S5: Recognize if any flight instrumentation is inaccurate or inoperative, and take appropriate action.
• IR.VI.B.S6: Advise ATC or the evaluator if unable to comply with a clearance.
• IR.VI.B.S7: Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
• IR.VI.B.S8: Establish the appropriate aircraft configuration and airspeed considering meteorological and operating conditions.
• IR.VI.B.S9: Maintain altitude ±100 feet, selected heading ±10°, airspeed ±10 knots, no more than ¾ scale CDI deflection, and accurately track radials, c
• IR.VI.B.S10: Adjust the published DA/DH and visibility criteria for the aircraft approach category, as appropriate, to account for NOTAMS, inoperative ai
• IR.VI.B.S11: Establish a predetermined rate of descent at the point where vertical guidance begins, which approximates that required for the aircraft to
• IR.VI.B.S12: Maintain a stabilized final approach from the final approach fix (FAF) to DA/DH allowing no more than ¾-scale deflection of either the verti
• IR.VI.B.S13: Immediately initiate the missed approach procedure when at the DA/DH, and the required visual references for the runway are not unmistakably
• IR.VI.B.S14: Transition to a normal landing approach (missed approach for seaplanes) only when the airplane is in a position from which a descent to a la
• IR.VI.B.S15: Maintain a stabilized visual flight path from the DA/DH to the runway aiming point where a normal landing may be accomplished within the tou
• IR.VI.B.S16: Use a multi-function display (MFD) and other graphical navigation displays, if installed, to monitor position, track wind drift, and to main
• IR.VI.B.S17: Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.