Instrument Rating - HelicopterFAA-S-ACS-14
Area of Operation II
Preflight Procedures
3 Tasks
Task A Aircraft Systems Related to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Operations
References
14 CFR part 91; AC 91-74; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-15, FAA-H-8083-21, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/RFM
Objective
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with anti-icing or deicing systems, and other systems related to IFR flight.
Knowledge
The general operational characteristics and limitations of applicable anti-icing and deicing systems, including airframe, rotor, intake, fuel, and pitot-static systems.
Flight control systems.
Risk Management
Operations in icing conditions.
Limitations of anti-icing and deicing systems.
Use of automated systems in instrument conditions.
Skills
Demonstrate familiarity with anti-icing or deicing procedures or information published by the manufacturer specific to the helicopter used on the practical test.
Demonstrate familiarity with the automatic flight control system (AFCS) procedures or information published by the manufacturer specific to the aircraft used on the practical test, if applicable.
Task B Helicopter Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment
References
14 CFR part 91; AC 90-100, AC 90-105, AC 90-107, AC 91-78, AC 91.21-1; AIM; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-15, FAA-H-8083-21, FAA-H-8083-25
Objective
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with managing instruments appropriate for an IFR flight.
Knowledge
Operation of the helicopter’s applicable flight instrument system(s), including.
a. Pitot-static instrument system and associated instruments
b. Gyroscopic/electric instrument system and associated instruments
c. Electrical systems, electronic flight instrument displays [primary flight display (PFD), multi- function display (MFD)], transponder and automatic dependent surveillance - broadcast (ADS-B)
d. Magnetic compass
Operation of the helicopter's applicable navigation system(s), including:
a. Very high frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range (VOR), distance measuring equipment (DME), instrument landing system (ILS), marker beacon receiver/indicators
b. Area navigation (RNAV), global positioning system (GPS), Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), flight management system (FMS), autopilot
Use of an electronic flight bag (EFB), if used.
Risk Management
Monitoring and management of automated systems.
Difference between approved and non-approved navigation devices.
Modes of flight and navigation instruments, including failure conditions.
Use of an electronic flight bag.
Use of navigation databases.
Skills
Operate and manage installed instruments and navigation equipment.
Operate and manage an applicant supplied electronic flight bag (EFB), if used.
Task C Instrument Flight Deck Check
References
14 CFR part 91; AC 91.21-1; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-15, FAA-H-8083-21, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/ RFM
Objective
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with conducting a preflight check of the helicopter instruments necessary for an IFR flight.
Knowledge
Purpose of performing an instrument flight deck check and how to detect possible defects.
IFR airworthiness, including helicopter inspection requirements and required equipment for IFR flight.
Required procedures, documentation, and limitations of flying with inoperative equipment.
Risk Management
Operating with inoperative equipment.
Operating with outdated navigation publications or databases.
Skills
Perform preflight inspection by following the checklist appropriate to the helicopter and determine if the helicopter is in a condition for safe instrument flight.