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IR.VI.B.S1FAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Skills

Accomplish the precision instrument approach(es) selected by the evaluator.

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Accomplish the precision instrument approach(es) selected by the evaluator.

Bottom line

When an instrument approach to a civil airport is necessary, the pilot must use a standard instrument approach procedure prescribed in part 97 for that airport, unless otherwise authorized by the FAA. The stabilized approach conditions must be maintained throughout the approach until touchdown for the approach to be considered stabilized.

FAA references

  1. 14 CFR 91.175 (Takeoff and landing under IFR.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  2. IPH ch. 4 (p. 4-37) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  3. AC 90-107, para. 9b — AC No: 90-107
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