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PA.XI.A.R7FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

Inoperative equipment.

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Inoperative equipment.

Bottom line

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. The inoperative item shall be deactivated or removed and an INOPERATIVE placard placed near the appropriate switch, control, or indicator.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (pp. 3-6–3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. PHAK ch. 9 (pp. 9-9–9-10) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AIM 4-2-13 (Communications with Tower when Aircraft Transmitter or Receiver or Both are Inoperative) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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