IR.II.C — Instrument Flight Deck Check

Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with conducting a preflight check on the airplane’s instruments necessary for an IFR flight.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• IR.II.C.K1Purpose of performing an instrument flight deck check and how to detect possible defects.
• IR.II.C.K2IFR airworthiness, to include airplane inspection requirements and required equipment for IFR flight.
• IR.II.C.K3Required procedures, documentation, and limitations of flying with inoperative equipment.

Risk Management

The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks, encompassing:

• IR.II.C.R1Operating with inoperative equipment.
• IR.II.C.R2Operating with outdated navigation publications or databases.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• IR.II.C.S1Perform preflight inspection by following the checklist appropriate to the airplane and determine that the airplane is in a condition for safe instrument flight.