Instrument Rating - HelicopterFAA-S-ACS-14
Area of Operation VII
Emergency Operations
3 Tasks
Task A Loss of Communications
References
14 CFR part 91; AIM; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-15, FAA-H-8083-16, FAA-H-8083-21, FAA-H-8083-25
Objective
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with loss of communications while operating solely by reference to instruments.
Knowledge
Procedures to follow in the event of lost communication during various phases of flight, including techniques for reestablishing communications, when it is acceptable to deviate from an instrument flight rules (IFR) clearance, and when to begin an approach at the destination.
Risk Management
Possible reasons for loss of communication.
Deviation from procedures for lost communications.
Skills
Recognize a simulated loss of communication.
Simulate actions to re-establish communication.
Determine whether to continue to flight plan destination or deviate.
Determine appropriate time to begin an approach.
Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
Task B Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter Only)
References
14 CFR part 91; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-15, FAA-H-8083-21, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/RFM; Terminal Procedures Publications
Objective
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with executing a published instrument approach solely by reference to instruments with one engine inoperative.
Note
See Appendix 2: Safety of Flight and Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.
Knowledge
Instrument approach procedures with one engine inoperative.
Risk Management
Potential engine failure during approach and landing.
Aircraft/powerplant limitations.
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Collision hazards.
Configuring the helicopter.
Performing a go-around/rejected landing with an engine failure.
Skills
Promptly recognize an engine failure and maintain positive helicopter control.
Use flight controls and configure the helicopter as required to maintain best performance or as recommended by the manufacturer.
Follow the manufacturer’s recommended emergency procedures and complete the appropriate checklist.
Maintain control and fly the helicopter within the one engine inoperative (OEI) operating limitations.
Monitor the operating engine and helicopter systems and make adjustments as necessary.
Request and follow an actual or a simulated air traffic control (ATC) clearance for an instrument approach.
Maintain altitude ±100 feet, airspeed ±10 knots, and selected heading ±10°.
Establish a rate of descent that ensures arrival at the minimum descent altitude (MDA) or decision altitude (DA)/decision height (DH) with the helicopter in a position from which a descent to the intended runway or other landing point can be made.
On final approach segment, maintain vertical (as applicable) and lateral guidance within ¾-scale deflection.
Execute a landing.
Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
Task C Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators
References
14 CFR part 91; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-15, FAA-H-8083-21, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/RFM; Terminal Procedures Publications
Objective
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with performing an approach solely by reference to instruments with the loss of primary flight control instruments.
Knowledge
Recognizing if primary flight instruments are inaccurate or inoperative, and advising ATC or the evaluator.
Possible failure modes of primary instruments and how to correct or minimize the effect of the loss.
Risk Management
Use of secondary flight displays when primary displays have failed.
Maintaining helicopter control.
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Skills
Advise ATC or the evaluator if unable to comply with a clearance.
Complete a non-precision instrument approach without the use of the primary flight instruments using the skill elements of the non-precision approach Task (see Area of Operation VI, Task A).
Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.