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Instrument Rating Helicopter test code

IH.VI.C.K1Instrument Approach Procedures: Missed Approach

Instrument Rating Helicopter test standard, area of operation VI, task C

Written as ih.vi.c.k1 or IH.VI.C.K1 on your score report.

The FAA's wording

Elements related to missed approach procedures and limitations associated with standard instrument approaches, including while using a flight management system (FMS) or autopilot, if equipped.

FAA-S-ACS-14, Instrument Rating - Helicopter ACS (November 2023, effective May 31, 2024), VI. Instrument Approach Procedures, Task C. Missed Approach

What it means

IH.VI.C.K1 is a knowledge element in the Instrument Approach Procedures area of operation of the Instrument Rating Helicopter test standard. A knowledge element is something the FAA expects you to know, and the written test asks questions on it.

IH
Instrument Rating Helicopter ACS
VI
Area of operation VI: Instrument Approach Procedures
C
Task C: Missed Approach
K1
Knowledge element 1

Seeing it on your score report

Your Airman Knowledge Test Report lists a code for each area where you missed a question. Seeing IH.VI.C.K1 there means at least one of your wrong answers was on this element. If you are taking the practical test next, expect the examiner to ask about it. Retaking the written? Start with this code and the others on your report.

Sources: FAA-S-ACS-14, Instrument Rating - Helicopter ACS (November 2023, effective May 31, 2024); FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix (revised 9/25/26), p. 2.

Can be printed on 2 tests
  • Instrument Rating Helicopter Canadian Conversion (ICH)
  • Instrument Rating Helicopter (IRH)

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