ACS Tasks

FAA Instrument ACS, task by task.

Every Task in the Instrument Rating ACS (FAA-S-ACS-8C) — what the DPE evaluates, the Knowledge / Risk / Skill elements you must demonstrate, and the FAR/AIM references behind each.

Area I

IR.I.A
Pilot Qualifications
Currency, recency, recordkeeping, and PIC requirements under IFR.
IR.I.B
Weather Information
Weather products, meteorology, and IFR weather analysis.
IR.I.C
Cross-Country Flight Planning
IFR route, alternate, and fuel planning.

Area II

IR.II.A
Aircraft Systems Related to IFR Operations
Pitot-static, vacuum, electrical, avionics for IFR.
IR.II.B
Aircraft Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment
Instrument operation and limitations for IFR.
IR.II.C
Instrument Cockpit Check
Required preflight instrument checks.

Area III

Area IV

Area V

Area VI

Area VII

Area VIII

IR.VIII.A
Checking Instruments and Equipment
Postflight instrument and equipment checks.