Airworthy PrepArea VII of 8
Emergency Operations
6% of the Instrument Rating test, about 4 of the 60 questions. The FAA's test standard lists 4 tasks and 5 knowledge elements and 17 risk management elements for this area. Here is every one, plus sample questions to try.
What the FAA tests
From the Instrument Rating Airplane test standard, FAA-S-ACS-8C.
Task A. Loss of Communications
Knowledge: what you must know
- IR.VII.A.K1Procedures 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: hazards you must be able to spot and manage
- IR.VII.A.R1Possible reasons for loss of communication.
- IR.VII.A.R2Deviation from procedures for lost communications.
Task B. One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) during Straight-and-Level Flight and Turns (AMEL, AMES)
Knowledge: what you must know
- IR.VII.B.K1Procedures used if engine failure occurs during straight-and-level flight and turns while on instruments.
Risk management: hazards you must be able to spot and manage
- IR.VII.B.R1Identification of the inoperative engine.
- IR.VII.B.R2Inability to climb or maintain altitude with an inoperative engine.
- IR.VII.B.R3Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
- IR.VII.B.R4Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
- IR.VII.B.R5Fuel management during single-engine operation.
- IR.VII.B.R6Configuring the aircraft.
Task C. Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)
Knowledge: what you must know
- IR.VII.C.K1Instrument approach procedures with one engine inoperative.
Risk management: hazards you must be able to spot and manage
- IR.VII.C.R1Potential engine failure during approach and landing.
- IR.VII.C.R2[Archived]
- IR.VII.C.R3Configuring the airplane.
- IR.VII.C.R4Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
- IR.VII.C.R5Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
- IR.VII.C.R6Performing a go-around/rejected landing with an engine failure.
Task D. Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators
Knowledge: what you must know
- IR.VII.D.K1Recognizing if primary flight instruments are inaccurate or inoperative, and advising ATC or the evaluator.
- IR.VII.D.K2Possible failure modes of primary instruments and how to correct or minimize the effect of the loss.
Risk management: hazards you must be able to spot and manage
- IR.VII.D.R1Use of secondary flight displays when primary displays have failed.
- IR.VII.D.R2Maintaining aircraft control.
- IR.VII.D.R3Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Try a sample question
Emergency Operations ยท IR.VII.A.R1
In IMC in an airplane with an electronic flight display, the alternator fails and will not reset. The airplane now runs on battery power alone. Why is a loss of communication now a real risk, and what should you do?
Practice all of emergency operations
The full course has questions on every element listed here, with an explanation and FAA source for each.