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FAA-S-8081-4D

U.S. Department

of Transportation

Federal Aviation

Administration

INSTRUMENT RATING

Practical Test Standards

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INSTRUMENT RATING

Practical Test Standards

for

Airplane

Helicopter

Powered Lift

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NOTE

The publish date for FAA-S-8081-4D is April 2004, but the matebe effective October 1, 2004. All previous editions of the Inst

Rating Practical Test Standards will be obsolete as of this date.

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The following major enhancements were made to FAA-S-8081-4D.

The reference section has been updated to current FAApublications in use.

An abbreviation section has been added.

The plan of action is more thoroughly explained to include thereference to use of scenarios.

Practical tests perquisite requirements have been updated tocurrent rules.

The use of GPS for navigation and approaches has beenclarified and the requirement for a GPS approach has beenadded.

Approach terminology has been updated to include PrecisionApproach (PA), Approach with Vertical Guidance (APV), andNonprecision Approach (NPA). The requirements for their use

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FOREWORD

The Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards (PTSs) boopublished by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to estab

the standards for instrument rating certification practical tests forairplane, helicopter, and powered lift, category and classes. Thpractical test standards shall also be used for the instrument poof the commercial pilotairship practical test. FAA inspectors designated pilot examiners shall conduct practical testscompliance with these standards. Flight instructors and applic

should find these standards helpful during training and wpreparing for practical tests.

Joseph K. Tintera, ManagerRegulatory Support Division, AFS-600Flight Standards Service

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION...........................................................................

General Information ................................................................Practical Test Standard Concept ............................................Practical Test Book Description..............................................Abbreviations ..........................................................................Use of the Practical Test Standards .......................................Special Emphasis Areas.........................................................

Practical Test Prerequisites: Instrument Rating......................Aircraft and Equipment Required for the Practical Test..........Use of FAA-Approved Flight Simulator or Flight Training

Device ...............................................................................Flight Instructor Responsibility................................................Examiner Responsibility .........................................................

Satisfactory Performance .......................................................Unsatisfactory Performance ...................................................Letter of Discontinuance .........................................................Aeronautical Decision Making and Risk Management

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APPENDIX 1TASK VS. SIMULATION DEVICE CREDIT

TASK VS. SIMULATION DEVICE CREDIT ................Appendix 1-1USE OF CHART .........................................................Appendix 1-1

FLIGHT SIMULATION DEVICE LEVEL......................Appendix 1-2

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INTRODUCTION

General Information

The Flight Standards Service of the Federal Aviation Admin(FAA) has developed this practical test as the standard that sused by FAA inspectors and designated pilot examinersconducting instrument ratingairplane, helicopter, and powepractical tests, and instrument proficiency checks for all aircra

practical test standard (PTS) shall also be used for the insportion of the commercial pilotairship practical test. Instructexpected to use this PTS when preparing applicants for practicaApplicants should be familiar with this PTS and refer to these staduring their training.

This PTS sets forth the practical test requirements for the additioinstrument rating to a pilot certificate in airplanes, helicoptepowered-lift aircraft.

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Practical Test Standard Concept

Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61 specifiesthe areas in which knowledge and skill must be demonstrated by the

applicant before the issuance of an instrument rating. The CFRsprovide the flexibility to permit the FAA to publish practical teststandards containing the AREAS OF OPERATION and specific TASKsin which pilot competency shall be demonstrated. The FAA will revisethis PTS whenever it is determined that changes are needed in theinterest of safety. Adherence to the provisions of the regulations

and the practical test standards is mandatory for evaluation ofinstrument pilot applicants.

Practical Test Book Descr iption

This test book contains the instrument rating practical test standards forairplane, helicopter, and powered lift. It also contains TASKrequirements for the addition of airplane, helicopter, or powered lift, if aninstrument rating is possessed by the applicant in at least one otheraircraft category. Refer to the commercial pilotairship practical test

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REFERENCE identifies the publication(s) that describe(s) theDescriptions of TASKs are not included in the standards becauinformation can be found in the current issue of the listed refe

Publications other than those listed may be used for referencescontent conveys substantially the same meaning as the refepublications.

These practical test standards are based on the following referen

14 CFR part 6114 CFR part 91

FAA-H-8083-3FAA-H-8083-15FAA-H-8083-21FAA-H-8083-25

FAA-H-8261-1AC 00-6AC 00-45AC 60-22

Certification: Pilots and Flight InstructorsGeneral Operating and Flight Rules

Airplane Flying HandbookInstrument Flying HandbookRotorcraft Flying HandbookPilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowle

Instrument Procedures HandbookAviation WeatherAviation Weather ServicesAeronautical Decision Making

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The Objective lists the important elements that must be satisfactorilyperformed to demonstrate competency in a TASK. The Objectiveincludes:

1. specifically what the applicant should be able to do;2. the conditions under which the TASK is to be performed; and3. the acceptable standards of performance.

Abbreviations

14 CFR Title 14 of the Code of Federal RegulationsADF Automatic Direction FinderADM Aeronautical Decision MakingAIRMETS Airmans Meteorological InformationAPV Approach with Vertical GuidanceATC Air Traffic ControlATIS Automatic Terminal Information Service

ATS Air Traffic ServiceCDI Course Deviation IndicatorCFIT Controlled Flight into TerrainCRM Cockpit Resource Management

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PC Proficiency CheckPTS Practical Test StandardRAIM Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring

RMI Radio Magnetic IndicatorRNAV Area NavigationSAS Stability Augmentation SystemSDF Simplified Directional Facility

SIGMETS Significant Meteorological AdvisorySTAR Standard Terminal ArrivalTCAS Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance SystemVDP Visual Descent PointVHF Very High Frequency

VNAV Vertical NavigationVOR Very High Frequency Ominidirectional Range

Use of the Practical Test Standards

The instrument rating practical test standards are designed to ecompetency in both knowledge and skill.

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3. obtain the applicable training and aeronautical expprescribed for the instrument rating sought;

4. be able to read, speak, write, and understand the

language; and5. obtain a written statement from an authorized flight in

certifying that the applicant has been given flight trapreparation for the practical test within 60 days preceddate of application. The statement shall also state tinstructor finds the applicant competent to pass the p

test and that the applicant has satisfactory knowledgesubject area(s) in which a deficiency was indicated Airman Knowledge Test Report.

If there are questions concerning English language requiremento AC 60-28, English Language Skill Standards Required by parts 61, 63, and 65, or your local FSDO. English larequirements should be determined to be met prior to beginnpractical test.

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The applicant is required to provide an appropriate view limiting devicethat is acceptable to the examiner. This device shall be used during alltesting that requires testing solely by reference to instruments. Thisdevice must prevent the applicant from having visual reference outside

the aircraft, but not prevent the examiner from having visual referenceoutside the aircraft. A procedure should be established between theapplicant and the examiner as to when and how this device should bedonned and removed and this procedure briefed before the flight.

The applicant is expected to utilize an autopilot and/or flightmanagement system (FMS), if properly installed, during the instrumentpractical test to assist in the management of the aircraft. The examineris expected to test the applicants knowledge of the systems that areinstalled and operative during the oral and flight portions of the practicaltest. The applicant will be required to demonstrate the use of theautopilot and/or FMS during one of the nonprecision approaches.

If the practical test is conducted in the aircraft, and the aircraft has anoperable and properly installed GPS, the applicant must demonstrateGPS approach proficiency when asked. If the applicant has contracted

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When flight TASKs are accomplished in an aircraft, certainelements may be accomplished through simulated actionsinterest of safety and practicality, but when accomplished in

simulator or flight training device, these same actions would simulated. For example, when in an aircraft, a simulated engmay be addressed by retarding the throttle to idle, simulatshutdown of the engine, simulating the discharge of the fire suppagent, if applicable, simulating the disconnect of associated elhydraulic, and pneumatics systems. However, when the

emergency condition is addressed in a flight simulator or flight device, all TASK elements must be accomplished as would be exunder actual circumstances.

Similarly, safety of flight precautions taken in the aircraft accomplishment of a specific maneuver or procedure (such as altitude in an approach to stall or setting maximum airspeedengine failure expected to result in a rejected takeoff) need not bwhen a flight simulator or flight training device is used.

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Throughout the applicant's training, the flight instructor is responsible foremphasizing the performance of effective visual scanning, collisionavoidance, and runway incursion avoidance procedures. These areas arecovered, in part, in AC 90-48, Pilot's Role in Collision Avoidance; FAA-H-

8083-3, Airplane Flying Handbook; FAA-H-8083-25, Pilot's Handbook ofAeronautical Knowledge; and the Aeronautical Information Manual.

Examiner1 Responsibility

The examiner conducting the practical test is responsible fordetermining that the applicant meets the acceptable standards of

knowledge and skill of each TASK within the appropriate practical teststandard. Since there is no formal division between the oral and skillportions of the practical test, this becomes an ongoing processthroughout the test. To avoid unnecessary distractions, oral questioningshould be used judiciously at all times, especially during the flightportion of the practical test.

Examiners shall test to the greatest extent practicable the applicantscorrelative abilities rather than mere rote enumeration of factsth h t th ti l t t

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Examiners may perform the same functions as an autopilot butnot act as a copilot performing more extensive duties. The exshall remain alert for other traffic at all times. The examiner sh

proper ATC terminology when simulating ATC clearances.

Satisfactory Performance

Satisfactory performance to meet the requirements for certificbased on the applicants ability to safely:

1. perform the TASKs specified in the AREAS OF OPERATthe certificate or rating sought within the approved standard

2. demonstrate mastery of the aircraft with the successful outeach TASK performed never seriously in doubt;

3. demonstrate satisfactory proficiency and competency wapproved standards;

4. demonstrate sound judgment and ADM; and5. demonstrate single-pilot competence if the aircraft

certificated for single-pilot operations.

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Typical areas of unsatisfactory performance and grounds fordisqualification are:

1. Any action or lack of action by the applicant that requires

corrective intervention by the examiner to maintain safe flight.2. Failure to use proper and effective visual scanning techniques,

when applicable, to clear the area before and while performingmaneuvers.

3. Consistently exceeding tolerances stated in the Objectives.4. Failure to take prompt corrective action when tolerances are

exceeded.

When a notice of disapproval is issued, the examiner shall record theapplicants unsatisfactory performance in terms of the AREA OFOPERATION and specific TASK(s) not meeting the standardappropriate to the practical test conducted. The AREA(s) OFOPERATION/TASK(s) not tested and the number of practical test

failures shall also be recorded. If the applicant fails the practical testbecause of a special emphasis area, the Notice of Disapproval shallindicate the associated TASK. For example, AREA OF OPERATION VI,

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The applicants ability to utilize all the assets available in mrisk analysis to determine the safest course of action is essesatisfactory performance. The scenarios should be realis

within the capabilities of the aircraft used for the practical test

Single-Pilot Resource Management

Single-Pilot Resource Management refers to the effective useavailable resources: human resources, hardware, and informati

similar to Crew Resource Management (CRM) procedures tbeing emphasized in multi-crewmember operations except that ocrewmember (the pilot) is involved. Human resources ...incluother groups routinely working with the pilot who are invodecisions that are required to operate a flight safely. These include, but are not limited to: dispatchers, weather b

maintenance personnel, and air traffic controllers. Pilot ReManagement is not a single TASK; it is a set of skill competencmust be evident in all TASKs in this practical test standard as apsingle pilot operation

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Positive Exchange of Flight Controls

During flight, there must always be a clear understanding betweenpilots of who has control of the aircraft. Prior to flight, a briefing should

be conducted that includes the procedure for the exchange of flightcontrols. A positive three-step process in the exchange of flight controlsbetween pilots is a proven procedure and one that is stronglyrecommended.

When one pilot wishes to give the other pilot control of the aircraft, he orshe will say, You have the flight controls. The other pilotacknowledges immediately by saying, I have the flight controls. Thefirst pilot again says You have the flight controls. When control isreturned to the first pilot, follow the same procedure. A visual check isrecommended to verify that the exchange has occurred. There shouldnever be any doubt as to who is flying the aircraft.

Emphasis on Atti tude Instrument Flying and EmergencyInstrument Procedures

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The instrument rating practical test standards place emphasis requires the demonstrations of a nonprecision instrument apwithout the use of the primary flight instruments or electron

instrument display. A nonprecision approach without the useprimary flight instruments/electronic flight instrument disconsidered one of the most demanding situations that coencountered. If applicants can master this situation, thesuccessfully complete a less difficult precision approach. If anapproach in IMC becomes necessary without the aid of the

flight instruments/ electronic flight instrument display, a less precision approach should be requested, if available. Sound juwould normally dictate such requests. However, the instrument ptest requires that a nonprecision approach be performed withuse of the primary flight instruments/electronic flight instrument d

Applicants may have an unfair advantage during performance

TASK using the backup flight instruments during an insapproach due to the location of the magnetic compass in some When crosschecking the magnetic compass heading, a view

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CONTENTS

CHECKLISTS:

Applicants Practical Test Checklist ........................................Examiners Practical Test Checklist........................................

AREAS OF OPERATION:

I. PREFLIGHT PREPARATION ...........................................

A. WEATHER INFORMATION.........................................B. CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT PLANNING ....................

II. PREFLIGHT PROCEDURES............................................

A.AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS RELATED TO IFROPERATIONS ...........................................................

B AIRCRAFT FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS AND

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VI. INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES ..........................1-9

A. NONPRECISION APPROACH ...........................................1-9B. PRECISION APPROACH (PA) ......................................... 1-11

` C. MISSED APPROACH ....................................................... 1-12D. CIRCLING APPROACH.................................................... 1-13E. LANDING FROM A STRAIGHT-IN OR CIRCLING

APPROACH.................................................................... 1-13

VII. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS................................................ 1-14

A. LOSS OF COMMUNICATIONS........................................1-14B. ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE DURING

STRAIGHT-AND-LEVEL FLIGHT AND TURNS(MULTIENGINE AIRPLANE) .......................................... 1-14

C. ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVEINSTRUMENTAPPROACH (MULTIENGINE AIRPLANE) ..................... 1-15

D.APPROACH WITH LOSS OF PRIMARY FLIGHTINSTRUMENT INDICATORS ......................................... 1-16

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APPLICANTS PRACTICAL TEST CHECKLIST

APPOINTMENT WITH EXAMINER:

EXAMINERS NAME____________________________

LOCATION ___________________________________

DATE/TIME __________________________________

ACCEPTABLE AIRCRAFT

View-limiting deviceAircraft Documents: Airworthiness CertificateRegistration Certificate

Rating LimitationsAircraft Maintenance Records: Airworthiness Inspections

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT

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EXAMINERS PRACTICAL TEST CHECKLIST

APPLICANTS NAME___________________________

LOCATION___________________________________

DATE/TIME___________________________________

I. PREFLIGHT PREPARATION

A. Weather InformationB. Cross-Country Flight Planning

II. PREFLIGHT PROCEDURES

A. Aircraft Systems Related to IFR OperationsB Aircraft Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment

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VII. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS

A. Loss of CommunicationsB. One Engine Inoperative During Straight-and-Level Flight and

Turns (Multiengine Airplane)C. One Engine InoperativeInstrument Approach

(Multiengine Airplane)D. Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators

VIII. POSTFLIGHT PROCEDURES

A. Checking Instruments and Equipment

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I. AREA OF OPERATION: PREFLIGHT PREPARAT

A. TASK: WEATHER INFORMATION

REFERENCES: 14 CFR part 61; AC 00-6, AC 00-45; AIM.

NOTE: Where current weather reports, forecasts, opertinent information is not available, this information simulated by the examiner in a manner that will adequately mthe applicant's competence.

Objective. To determine that the applicant:

1. Exhibits adequate knowledge of the elements reaviation weather information by obtaining, readinanalyzing the applicable items, such as

a. weather reports and forecasts.b. pilot and radar reports.

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B. TASK: CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT PLANNING

REFERENCES: 14 CFR parts 61, 91; FAA-H-8083-15, FAA-H-8083-25; AC 90-94; AFD; AIM.


1. Exhibits adequate knowledge of the elements bypresenting and explaining a preplanned cross-countryflight, as previously assigned by the examiner (preplanningis at examiners discretion). It should be planned using realtime weather and conform to the regulatory requirementsfor instrument flight rules within the airspace in which theflight will be conducted.

2. Exhibits adequate knowledge of the aircraft's performancecapabilities by calculating the estimated time en route andtotal fuel requirement based upon factors, such as

a. power settings.b. operating altitude or flight level.

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II. AREA OF OPERATION: PREFLIGHT PROCEDUR

A. TASK: AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS RELATED TO IFR OPERA

REFERENCES: 14 CFR parts 61, 91; FAA-H-8083-15; AC 6

Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits adknowledge of the elements related to applicable anti-icing/deicing system(s) and their operating methods to in

1. Airframe.2. Propeller.3. Intake.4. Fuel.5. Pitot-static.

B. TASK: AIRCRAFT FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS AND NAVIGEQUIPMENT

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2. Exhibits adequate knowledge of the applicable aircraftnavigation system(s) and their operating characteristics toinclude

a. VOR.b. DME.c. ILS.d. marker beacon receiver/indicators.e. transponder/altitude encoding.f. ADF.g. GPS.

h. FMS.

C. TASK: INSTRUMENT COCKPIT CHECK

REFERENCES: 14 CFR parts 61, 91; FAA-H-8083-15.


1. Exhibits adequate knowledge of the elements related to

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III. AREA OF OPERATION: AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLCLEARANCES AND PROCEDURES

NOTE: The ATC clearance may be an actual or simulated clearance based upon the flight plan.

A. TASK: AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL CLEARANCES

REFERENCES: 14 CFR parts 61, 91; FAA-H-8083-15; AIM.


1. Exhibits adequate knowledge of the elements reATC clearances and pilot/controller responsibilinclude tower en route control and clearance void tim

2. Copies correctly, in a timely manner, the ATC clear

issued.3. Determines that it is possible to comply wit

clearance.

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7. Exhibits adequate knowledge of communication failureprocedures.

8. Intercepts, in a timely manner, all courses, radials, andbearings appropriate to the procedure, route, or clearance.

9. Maintains the applicable airspeed within +/-10 knots;headings within +/-10; altitude within +/-100 feet; andtracks a course, radial or bearing within scale deflectionof the CDI.

C. TASK: HOLDING PROCEDURES


NOTE: Any reference to DME will be disregarded if the aircraft isnot so equipped.


1. Exhibits adequate knowledge of the elements related toholding procedures.

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IV. AREA OF OPERATION: FLIGHT BY REFERENCEINSTRUMENTS

A. TASK: BASIC INSTRUMENT FLIGHT MANEUVERS (IA, IHAA, HA, PLA, PC)

REFERENCES: 14 CFR part 61; FAA-H-8083-15.

Objective. To determine the applicant can perform bas

maneuvers.

1. Exhibits adequate knowledge of the elements relattitude instrument flying during straight-and-level, turns, and descents while conducting various insflight procedures.

2. Maintains altitude within +/- 100 feet during leve

headings within +/- 10, airspeed within +/- 10 knobank angles within +/- 5 during turns.

3. Uses proper instrument crosscheck and interpretati

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V. AREA OF OPERATION: NAVIGATION SYSTEMS

A. TASK: INTERCEPTING AND TRACKING NAVIGATIONALSYSTEMS AND DME ARCS


NOTE: Any reference to DME arcs, ADF, or GPS shall bedisregarded if the aircraft is not equipped with these specifiednavigational systems.


1. Exhibits adequate knowledge of the elements related tointercepting and tracking navigational systems and DMEarcs.

2. Tunes and correctly identifies the navigation facility.

3. Sets and correctly orients the course to be intercepted intothe course selector or correctly identifies the course on theRMI.

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VI.AREA OF OPERATION: INSTRUMENT APPROACPROCEDURES

NOTE: TASK D, Circling Approach, is applicable onlyairplane category.

NOTE: The requirements for conducting a GPS approachpurpose of this test are explained on page 8 of the Introductio

A. TASK: NONPRECISION APPROACH (NPA)

REFERENCES: 14 CFR parts 61, 91; FAA-H-8083-15; IAP;

NOTE: The applicant must accomplish at least two nonpapproaches (one of which must include a procedure turn orcase of an RNAV approach, a Terminal Arrival Area

procedure) in simulated or actual weather conditions. At lenonprecision approach must be flown without the use of aand without the assistance of radar vectors. (The yaw dam

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8. Establishes the appropriate aircraft configuration andairspeed considering turbulence and wind shear, andcompletes the aircraft checklist items appropriate to thephase of the flight.

9. Maintains, prior to beginning the final approach segment,altitude within +/-100 feet, heading within +/-10 and allowsless than scale deflection of the CDI or within +/-10 inthe case of an RMI, and maintains airspeed within +/-10knots.

10. Applies the necessary adjustments to the published MDAand visibility criteria for the aircraft approach category

when required, such as

a. NOTAMs.b. inoperative aircraft and ground navigation

equipment.c. inoperative visual aids associated with the landing

environment.d. NWS reporting factors and criteria.

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B. TASK: PRECISION APPROACH (PA)


NOTE: A precision approach, utilizing aircraft NAVAID equfor centerline and vertical guidance, must be accomplissimulated or actual instrument conditions to DA/DH.


1. Exhibits adequate knowledge of the precision insapproach procedures.

2. Accomplishes the appropriate precision insapproaches as selected by the examiner.

3. Establishes two-way communications with ATC usproper communications phraseology and techniq

required for the phase of flight or approach segmen4. Complies, in a timely manner, with all cleainstructions, and procedures.

5 Ad i ATC ti th t th li t i

o s oo s o e

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11. Establishes a predetermined rate of descent at the pointwhere the electronic glide slope begins, whichapproximates that required for the aircraft to follow theglide slope.

12. Maintains a stabilized final approach, from the FinalApproach Fix to DA/DH allowing no more than three-quarter scale deflection of either the glide slope or localizerindications and maintains the desired airspeed within +/-10knots.

13. A missed approach or transition to a landing shall beinitiated at Decision Height.

14. Initiates immediately the missed approach when at theDA/DH, and the required visual references for the runwayare not unmistakably visible and identifiable.

15. Transitions to a normal landing approach (missedapproach for seaplanes) only when the aircraft is in aposition from which a descent to a landing on the runway

can be made at a normal rate of descent using normalmaneuvering.16. Maintains localizer and glide slope within three-quarter-

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D. TASK: CIRCLING APPROACH


Objective. To determine that the applicant:1. Exhibits adequate knowledge of the elements relat

circling approach procedure.2. Selects and complies with the appropriate

approach procedure considering turbulence an

shear and considering the maneuvering capabilitieaircraft.

3. Confirms the direction of traffic and adheresrestrictions and instructions issued by ATC aexaminer.

4. Does not exceed the visibility criteria or descend be

appropriate circling altitude until in a position from descent to a normal landing can be made.5. Maneuvers the aircraft, after reaching the authorize

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VII. AREA OF OPERATION: EMERGENCYOPERATIONS

A. TASK: LOSS OF COMMUNICATIONS

REFERENCES: 14 CFR parts 61, 91; AIM.

Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits adequateknowledge of the elements related to applicable loss ofcommunication procedures to include:

1. Recognizing loss of communication.2. Continuing to destination according to the flight plan.3. When to deviate from the flight plan.4. Timing for beginning an approach at destination.

B. TASK: ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE DURING

STRAIGHT-AND-LEVEL FLIGHT AND TURNS(MULTIENGINE AIRPLANE)

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C. TASK: ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVEINSTRUMENTAPPROACH (MULTIENGINE AIRPLANE)

REFERENCES: 14 CFR part 61; FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8IAP.


1. Exhibits adequate knowledge of the elements by exthe procedures used during an instrument approa

multiengine aircraft with one engine inoperative.2. Recognizes promptly, engine failure simulated

examiner.3. Sets all engine controls, reduces drag, and identif

verifies the inoperative engine.4. Establishes the best engine-inoperative airspeed and t

aircraft.

5. Verifies the accomplishment of prescribed cprocedures for securing the inoperative engine.

6. Establishes and maintains the recommended flight

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D. TASK: APPROACH WITH LOSS OF PRIMARY FLIGHTINSTRUMENT INDICATORS

REFERENCES: 14 CFR part 61; FAA-H-8083-15; IAP.

Note: This approach shall count as one of the requirednonprecision approaches.


1. Exhibits adequate knowledge of the elements relating to

recognizing if primary flight instruments are inaccurate orinoperative, and advise ATC or the examiner.

2. Advises ATC or examiner anytime that the aircraft isunable to comply with a clearance.

3. Demonstrates a nonprecision instrument approach withoutthe use of the primary flight instrument using the objectives

of the nonprecision approach TASK (AREA OFOPERATION VI, TASK A).

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VIII. AREA OF OPERATION: POSTFLIGHTPROCEDURES

A. TASK: CHECKING INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMEN

REFERENCES: 14 CFR parts 61, 91.


1. Exhibits adequate knowledge of the elements relati

instrument and navigation equipment for proper ope2. Notes all flight equipment for proper operation.3. Notes all equipment and/or aircraft malfunctio

makes appropriate documentation of improper operfailure of such equipment.


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APPENDIX 1

TASK VS. SIMULATION DE


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Appendix 1Levels of Sim

TASK VS. SIMULATION DEVI

Examiners conducting the instrument rating practical tests with flight simulation dthat the device has been approved for training, testing, or checking. The documactivities have occurred:

1. The device must be evaluated, determined to meet the appropriateby the National Simulator Program Manager. The device must continue to mee

outlined in the appropriate advisory circular (AC). For airplane flight training dTraining Device Qualifications, will be used. For simulators, AC 120-40 (as amend2. The FAA must approve the device for training, testing, and checkin3. The device must continue to support the level of student or applica

NOTE: Users of the following chart are cautioned that use of the chart alone is ilisted in the body of the practical test standard, including all NOTEs, must also be

USE OF CHARTX Creditable.

A Creditable if appropriate systems are


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APPE

FLIGHT TASK FLIGHT SIMULATIO

Areas o f Operation 1 2 3 4 5

II. Preflight ProceduresC. Instrument Cockpit Check * __ A X A A

III. Air Traffic Control Clearances and Procedures

A. Air Traffic Control Clearances * __ A X A AB. Departure, En Route and Arrival Clearances * __ __ X __ __C. Holding Procedures __ __ X __ __

IV. Flight by Reference to Instruments A. Basic Instrument Flight Maneuvers __ __ X __ __B. Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes __ __ __ __ __

V. Navigation SystemsA. Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systemsand DME ARCS __ A X __ A

VI. Instrument Approach ProceduresA. Nonprecision Approach (NPA __ __ X __ __B. Precision Approach (PA) __ __ X __ __

C. Missed Approach __ __ X __ __D. Circling Approach __ __ __ __ __E. Landing from a Straight-in or Circling Approach __ __ __ __ __

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