Instrument Rating - Helicopter (IRH) ACS Codes

All 302 Instrument Rating - Helicopter and their official FAA knowledge-area descriptions. These are the codes printed on your Airman Knowledge Test Report for questions you missed. Upload your report to get just your codes as a printable sheet.

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Code	Task	FAA knowledge area
IH.I.A.K1	Pilot Qualifications	Certification requirements, recency of experience, and recordkeeping.
IH.I.A.K2	Pilot Qualifications	Privileges and limitations.
IH.I.A.K3	Pilot Qualifications	Part 68 BasicMed privileges and limitations.
IH.I.A.R1	Pilot Qualifications	Proficiency versus currency.
IH.I.A.R2	Pilot Qualifications	Personal minimums.
IH.I.A.R3	Pilot Qualifications	Fitness for flight and physiological factors that might affect the pilot's ability to fly under instrument conditions.
IH.I.A.R4	Pilot Qualifications	Flying unfamiliar helicopters or operating with unfamiliar flight display systems and avionics.
IH.I.A.S1	Pilot Qualifications	Apply requirements to act as pilot-in-command (PIC) under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) in a scenario given by the evaluator.
IH.I.B.K1	Weather Information	Sources of weather data (e.g., National Weather Service, Flight Service) for flight planning purposes.
IH.I.B.K2	Weather Information	Acceptable weather products and resources required for preflight planning, current and forecast weather for departure, en route, and arrival phases of flight such as:
IH.I.B.K2a	Weather Information	a. Airport Observations (METAR and SPECI) and Pilot Observations (PIREP)
IH.I.B.K2b	Weather Information	b. Surface Analysis Chart, Ceiling and Visibility Chart (CVA)
IH.I.B.K2c	Weather Information	c. Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF)
IH.I.B.K2d	Weather Information	d. Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA)
IH.I.B.K2e	Weather Information	e. Wind and Temperature Aloft Forecast (FB)
IH.I.B.K2f	Weather Information	f. Convective Outlook (AC)
IH.I.B.K2g	Weather Information	g. Inflight Aviation Weather Advisories including Airmen's Meteorological Information (AIRMET), Significant Meteorological Information (SIGMET), and Convective SIGMET
IH.I.B.K3	Weather Information	Meteorology applicable to the departure, en route, alternate, and destination for flights conducted under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) to include expected climate and hazardous conditions such as:
IH.I.B.K3a	Weather Information	a. Atmospheric composition and stability
IH.I.B.K3b	Weather Information	b. Wind (e.g., windshear, mountain wave, factors affecting wind, etc.)
IH.I.B.K3c	Weather Information	c. Temperature and heat exchange
IH.I.B.K3d	Weather Information	d. Moisture/precipitation
IH.I.B.K3e	Weather Information	e. Weather system formation, including air masses and fronts
IH.I.B.K3f	Weather Information	f. Clouds
IH.I.B.K3g	Weather Information	g. Turbulence
IH.I.B.K3h	Weather Information	h. Thunderstorms and microbursts
IH.I.B.K3i	Weather Information	i. Icing and freezing level information
IH.I.B.K3j	Weather Information	j. Fog/mist
IH.I.B.K3k	Weather Information	k. Frost
IH.I.B.K3l	Weather Information	l. Obstructions to visibility (e.g., smoke, haze, volcanic ash, etc.)
IH.I.B.K4	Weather Information	Flight deck instrument displays of digital weather and aeronautical information.
IH.I.B.R1	Weather Information	Making the go/no-go and continue/divert decisions, including:
IH.I.B.R1a	Weather Information	a. Circumstances that would make diversion prudent
IH.I.B.R1b	Weather Information	b. Personal weather minimums
IH.I.B.R1c	Weather Information	c. Hazardous weather conditions, including known or forecast icing or turbulence aloft
IH.I.B.R2	Weather Information	Use and limitations of:
IH.I.B.R2a	Weather Information	a. Installed onboard weather equipment
IH.I.B.R2b	Weather Information	b. Aviation weather reports and forecasts
IH.I.B.R2c	Weather Information	c. Inflight weather resources
IH.I.B.S1	Weather Information	Use available aviation weather resources to obtain an adequate weather briefing.
IH.I.B.S2	Weather Information	Analyze the implications of at least three of the conditions listed in K3a through K3l, using actual weather or weather conditions provided by the evaluator.
IH.I.B.S3	Weather Information	Correlate weather information to make a go/no-go decision.
IH.I.B.S4	Weather Information	Determine whether an alternate airport is required, and, if required, whether the selected alternate airport meets regulatory requirements.
IH.I.C.K1	Cross-Country Flight Planning	Route planning, including consideration of:
IH.I.C.K1a	Cross-Country Flight Planning	a. Available navigational facilities
IH.I.C.K1b	Cross-Country Flight Planning	b. Special use airspace
IH.I.C.K1c	Cross-Country Flight Planning	c. Preferred routes
IH.I.C.K1d	Cross-Country Flight Planning	d. Primary and alternate airports
IH.I.C.K1e	Cross-Country Flight Planning	e. Enroute charts
IH.I.C.K1f	Cross-Country Flight Planning	f. Chart Supplements
IH.I.C.K1g	Cross-Country Flight Planning	g. NOTAMs
IH.I.C.K1h	Cross-Country Flight Planning	h. Terminal Procedures Publications (TPP)
IH.I.C.K2	Cross-Country Flight Planning	Altitude selection accounting for terrain and obstacles, IFR cruising altitudes, and effect of wind and oxygen requirements.
IH.I.C.K3	Cross-Country Flight Planning	Calculating:
IH.I.C.K3a	Cross-Country Flight Planning	a. Time, climb and descent rates, course, distance, heading, true airspeed, and groundspeed
IH.I.C.K3b	Cross-Country Flight Planning	b. Estimated time of arrival, including conversion to universal coordinated time (UTC)
IH.I.C.K3c	Cross-Country Flight Planning	c. Fuel requirements, including reserve
IH.I.C.K4	Cross-Country Flight Planning	Elements of an IFR flight plan.
IH.I.C.K5	Cross-Country Flight Planning	Procedures for activating and closing an IFR flight plan in controlled and uncontrolled airspace.
IH.I.C.R1	Cross-Country Flight Planning	Pilot.
IH.I.C.R2	Cross-Country Flight Planning	Helicopter.
IH.I.C.R3	Cross-Country Flight Planning	Environment (e.g., weather, icing, airports/heliports/helipads/landing areas, airspace, terrain, obstacles).
IH.I.C.R4	Cross-Country Flight Planning	External pressures.
IH.I.C.R5	Cross-Country Flight Planning	Limitations of air traffic control (ATC) services.
IH.I.C.R6	Cross-Country Flight Planning	Limitations of electronic planning applications and programs.
IH.I.C.R7	Cross-Country Flight Planning	Fuel planning.
IH.I.C.S1	Cross-Country Flight Planning	Prepare, present, and explain a cross-country flight plan assigned by the evaluator including a risk analysis based on real time weather, which includes calculating time en route and fuel considering factors such as power settings, operating altitude, wind, fuel reserve requirements, and weight and balance requirements.
IH.I.C.S2	Cross-Country Flight Planning	Recalculate fuel reserves based on a scenario provided by the evaluator.
IH.I.C.S3	Cross-Country Flight Planning	Create a navigation plan and simulate filing an IFR flight plan.
IH.I.C.S4	Cross-Country Flight Planning	Interpret departure, arrival, en route, and approach procedures with reference to appropriate and current charts.
IH.I.C.S5	Cross-Country Flight Planning	Recognize contamination due to rotor or airframe icing and demonstrate knowledge of the adverse effects of icing during pre-takeoff, takeoff, cruise, and landing phases of flight as well as the corrective actions.
IH.I.C.S6	Cross-Country Flight Planning	Apply pertinent information from appropriate and current aeronautical charts, Chart Supplements; Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) relative to airport, runway and taxiway closures; and other flight publications.
IH.II.A.K1	Aircraft Systems Related to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Operations	The general operational characteristics and limitations of applicable anti-icing and deicing systems, including airframe, rotor, intake, fuel, and pitot-static systems.
IH.II.A.K2	Aircraft Systems Related to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Operations	Flight control systems.
IH.II.A.R1	Aircraft Systems Related to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Operations	Operations in icing conditions.
IH.II.A.R2	Aircraft Systems Related to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Operations	Limitations of anti-icing and deicing systems.
IH.II.A.R3	Aircraft Systems Related to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Operations	Use of automated systems in instrument conditions.
IH.II.A.S1	Aircraft Systems Related to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Operations	Demonstrate familiarity with anti-icing or deicing procedures or information published by the manufacturer specific to the helicopter used on the practical test.
IH.II.A.S2	Aircraft Systems Related to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Operations	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.
IH.II.B.K1	Helicopter Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment	Operation of the helicopter's applicable flight instrument system(s), including.
IH.II.B.K1a	Helicopter Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment	a. Pitot-static instrument system and associated instruments
IH.II.B.K1b	Helicopter Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment	b. Gyroscopic/electric instrument system and associated instruments
IH.II.B.K1c	Helicopter Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment	c. Electrical systems, electronic flight instrument displays [primary flight display (PFD), multi- function display (MFD)], transponder and automatic dependent surveillance - broadcast (ADS-B)
IH.II.B.K1d	Helicopter Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment	d. Magnetic compass
IH.II.B.K2	Helicopter Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment	Operation of the helicopter's applicable navigation system(s), including:
IH.II.B.K2a	Helicopter Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment	a. Very high frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range (VOR), distance measuring equipment (DME), instrument landing system (ILS), marker beacon receiver/indicators
IH.II.B.K2b	Helicopter Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment	b. Area navigation (RNAV), global positioning system (GPS), Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), flight management system (FMS), autopilot
IH.II.B.K3	Helicopter Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment	Use of an electronic flight bag (EFB), if used.
IH.II.B.R1	Helicopter Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment	Monitoring and management of automated systems.
IH.II.B.R2	Helicopter Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment	Difference between approved and non-approved navigation devices.
IH.II.B.R3	Helicopter Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment	Modes of flight and navigation instruments, including failure conditions.
IH.II.B.R4	Helicopter Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment	Use of an electronic flight bag.
IH.II.B.R5	Helicopter Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment	Use of navigation databases.
IH.II.B.S1	Helicopter Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment	Operate and manage installed instruments and navigation equipment.
IH.II.B.S2	Helicopter Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment	Operate and manage an applicant supplied electronic flight bag (EFB), if used.
IH.II.C.K1	Instrument Flight Deck Check	Purpose of performing an instrument flight deck check and how to detect possible defects.
IH.II.C.K2	Instrument Flight Deck Check	IFR airworthiness, including helicopter inspection requirements and required equipment for IFR flight.
IH.II.C.K3	Instrument Flight Deck Check	Required procedures, documentation, and limitations of flying with inoperative equipment.
IH.II.C.R1	Instrument Flight Deck Check	Operating with inoperative equipment.
IH.II.C.R2	Instrument Flight Deck Check	Operating with outdated navigation publications or databases.
IH.II.C.S1	Instrument Flight Deck Check	Perform preflight inspection by following the checklist appropriate to the helicopter and determine if the helicopter is in a condition for safe instrument flight.
IH.III.A.K1	Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances	Elements and procedures related to ATC clearances and pilot/controller responsibilities for departure, en route, and arrival phases of flight, including clearance void times.
IH.III.A.K2	Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances	Pilot-in-Command (PIC) emergency authority.
IH.III.A.K3	Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances	Lost communication procedures and procedures for flights outside of radar environments.
IH.III.A.R1	Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances	Less than full understanding of an ATC clearance.
IH.III.A.R2	Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances	Inappropriate, incomplete, or incorrect ATC clearances.
IH.III.A.R3	Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances	ATC clearance inconsistent with helicopter performance or navigation capability.
IH.III.A.R4	Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances	ATC clearance intended for other aircraft with similar call signs.
IH.III.A.S1	Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances	Correctly copy, read back, interpret, and comply with simulated or actual ATC clearances in a timely manner using standard phraseology as provided in the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).
IH.III.A.S2	Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances	Correctly set communication frequencies, navigation systems (identifying when appropriate), and transponder codes in compliance with the ATC clearance.
IH.III.A.S3	Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances	Use the current and appropriate paper or electronic navigation publications.
IH.III.A.S4	Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances	Intercept all courses, radials, and bearings appropriate to the procedure, route, or clearance in a timely manner.
IH.III.A.S5	Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances	Maintain the applicable airspeed ±10 knots, headings ±10°, altitude ±100 feet; track a course, radial, or bearing within 3/4-scale deflection of the course deviation indicator (CDI).
IH.III.A.S6	Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances	Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
IH.III.A.S7	Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances	Perform the appropriate checklist items relative to the phase of flight.
IH.III.B.K1	Holding Procedures	Elements related to holding procedures, including reporting criteria, appropriate speeds, and recommended entry procedures for standard, nonstandard, published, and non-published holding patterns.
IH.III.B.R1	Holding Procedures	Recalculating fuel reserves if assigned an unanticipated expect further clearance (EFC) time.
IH.III.B.R2	Holding Procedures	Scenarios and circumstances that could result in minimum fuel or the need to declare an emergency.
IH.III.B.R3	Holding Procedures	Scenarios that could lead to holding, including deteriorating weather at the planned destination.
IH.III.B.R4	Holding Procedures	Holding entry and wind correction while holding.
IH.III.B.S1	Holding Procedures	Use an entry procedure appropriate for a standard, nonstandard, published, or non-published holding pattern.
IH.III.B.S2	Holding Procedures	Change to the holding airspeed appropriate for the altitude when 3 minutes or less from, but prior to arriving at, the holding fix and set appropriate power as needed for fuel conservation.
IH.III.B.S3	Holding Procedures	Recognize arrival at the holding fix and promptly initiate entry into the holding pattern.
IH.III.B.S4	Holding Procedures	Maintain airspeed ±10 knots, altitude ±100 feet, selected headings within ±10°, and track a selected course, radial, or bearing within 3/4-scale deflection of the course deviation indicator (CDI).
IH.III.B.S5	Holding Procedures	Comply with the holding pattern leg length and other restrictions, if applicable, associated with the holding pattern.
IH.III.B.S6	Holding Procedures	Use proper wind correction procedures to maintain the desired pattern and to arrive over the fix as close as possible to a specified time.
IH.III.B.S7	Holding Procedures	Use a multi-function display (MFD) and other graphical navigation displays, if installed, to monitor position in relation to the desired flightpath during holding.
IH.III.B.S8	Holding Procedures	Comply with ATC reporting requirements and restrictions associated with the holding pattern.
IH.III.B.S9	Holding Procedures	Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
IH.IV.A.K1	Instrument Flight	Elements related to attitude instrument flying during straight-and-level flight, climbs, turns, and descents while conducting various instrument flight procedures.
IH.IV.A.K2	Instrument Flight	Interpretation, operation, and limitations of pitch, bank, and power instruments.
IH.IV.A.K3	Instrument Flight	Normal and abnormal instrument indications and operations.
IH.IV.A.R1	Instrument Flight	Situations that can affect physiology and degrade instrument cross-check.
IH.IV.A.R2	Instrument Flight	Spatial disorientation and optical illusions.
IH.IV.A.R3	Instrument Flight	Flying unfamiliar helicopter or operating with unfamiliar flight display systems and avionics.
IH.IV.A.S1	Instrument Flight	Maintain altitude ±100 feet during level flight, selected headings ±10°, airspeed ±10 knots, and bank angles ±5° during turns.
IH.IV.A.S2	Instrument Flight	Use proper instrument cross-check and interpretation, and apply the appropriate pitch, bank, power, and trim corrections when applicable.
IH.IV.B.K1	Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes	Prevention of unusual attitudes, including flight causal, physiological, and environmental factors, and system and equipment failures.
IH.IV.B.K2	Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes	Procedures for recovery from unusual attitudes in flight.
IH.IV.B.K3	Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes	Procedures available to safely regain visual meteorological conditions (VMC) after flight into inadvertent instrument meteorological conditions or unintended instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC)/(UIMC).
IH.IV.B.K4	Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes	Appropriate use of automation, if applicable.
IH.IV.B.R1	Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes	Situations that could lead to loss of control in-flight (LOC-I) or unusual attitudes in-flight (e.g., stress, task saturation, inadequate instrument scan distractions, and spatial disorientation).
IH.IV.B.R2	Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes	Assessment of the unusual attitude.
IH.IV.B.R3	Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes	Control input errors inducing undesired aircraft attitudes, e.g. low G rotor.
IH.IV.B.R4	Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes	Pilot responses that lead to mast bumping in a low G condition, if applicable.
IH.IV.B.R5	Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes	Collision hazards.
IH.IV.B.R6	Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes	Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
IH.IV.B.R7	Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes	Interpreting flight instruments.
IH.IV.B.R8	Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes	Control application solely by reference to instruments.
IH.IV.B.R9	Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes	Operating envelope considerations.
IH.IV.B.S1	Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes	Use proper instrument cross-check and interpretation to identify an unusual attitude (including both nose-high and nose-low), and apply the appropriate pitch, bank, and power corrections, in the correct sequence, to return to a stabilized level flight attitude.
IH.IV.B.S2	Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes	Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
IH.V.A.K1	Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs	Ground-based navigation (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests, and regulations), including procedures for intercepting and tracking courses and arcs.
IH.V.A.K2	Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs	Satellite-based navigation (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests, regulations, interference, appropriate use of databases, Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM), and Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS)), including procedures for intercepting and tracking courses and arcs.
IH.V.A.R1	Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs	Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems.
IH.V.A.R2	Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs	Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
IH.V.A.R3	Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs	Limitations of the navigation system in use.
IH.V.A.S1	Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs	Tune and identify the navigation facility/program the navigation system and verify system accuracy as appropriate for the equipment installed in the helicopter.
IH.V.A.S2	Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs	Determine aircraft position relative to the navigational facility or waypoint.
IH.V.A.S3	Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs	Set and orient to the course to be intercepted.
IH.V.A.S4	Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs	Intercept the specified course at appropriate angle, inbound to or outbound from a navigational facility or waypoint.
IH.V.A.S5	Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs	Maintain airspeed ±10 knots, altitude ±100 feet, and selected headings ±5°.
IH.V.A.S6	Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs	Apply proper correction to maintain a course, allowing no more than 3/4-scale deflection of the course deviation indicator (CDI). If a distance measuring equipment (DME) arc is selected, maintain that arc ±1 nautical mile.
IH.V.A.S7	Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs	Recognize navigational system or facility failure, and when required, report the failure to air traffic control (ATC).
IH.V.A.S8	Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs	Use a multi-function display (MFD) and other graphical navigation displays, if installed, to monitor position, track wind drift, and to maintain situational awareness.
IH.V.A.S9	Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs	At the discretion of the evaluator, use the autopilot to make appropriate course intercepts, if installed.
IH.V.A.S10	Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs	Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
IH.V.B.K1	Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations	Elements related to ATC routes, including departure procedures (DPs) and associated climb gradients; standard terminal arrival (STAR) procedures and associated constraints.
IH.V.B.K2	Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations	Pilot/controller responsibilities, communication procedures, and ATC services available to pilots.
IH.V.B.R1	Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations	ATC communications and compliance with published procedures.
IH.V.B.R2	Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations	Limitations of traffic avoidance equipment.
IH.V.B.R3	Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations	Responsibility to use "see and avoid" techniques when possible.
IH.V.B.S1	Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations	Select, identify (as necessary) and use the appropriate communication and navigation facilities associated with the proposed flight.
IH.V.B.S2	Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations	Perform the appropriate checklist items relative to the phase of flight.
IH.V.B.S3	Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations	Use the current and appropriate paper or electronic navigation publications.
IH.V.B.S4	Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations	Establish two-way communications with the proper controlling agency, use proper phraseology, and comply in a timely manner with all ATC instructions and airspace restrictions.
IH.V.B.S5	Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations	Intercept all courses, radials, and bearings appropriate to the procedure, route, or clearance in a timely manner.
IH.V.B.S6	Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations	Comply with all applicable charted procedures.
IH.V.B.S7	Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations	Maintain airspeed ±10 knots, altitude ±100 feet, and selected headings ±10°, and apply proper correction to maintain a course allowing no more than 3/4-scale deflection of the course deviation indicator (CDI).
IH.V.B.S8	Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations	Update/interpret weather in flight.
IH.V.B.S9	Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations	Use displays of digital weather and aeronautical information, as applicable to maintain situational awareness.
IH.V.B.S10	Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations	Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
IH.VI.A.K1	Non-precision Approach	Procedures and limitations associated with a non-precision approach, including the differences between Localizer Performance (LP) and Lateral Navigation (LNAV) approach guidance.
IH.VI.A.K2	Non-precision Approach	Navigation system indications and annunciations expected during an area navigation (RNAV) approach.
IH.VI.A.K3	Non-precision Approach	Ground-based and satellite-based navigation systems used for a non-precision approach.
IH.VI.A.K4	Non-precision Approach	A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
IH.VI.A.K5	Non-precision Approach	Copter Point-in-Space (PinS) approaches.
IH.VI.A.R1	Non-precision Approach	Deviating from the assigned approach procedure.
IH.VI.A.R2	Non-precision Approach	Selecting a navigation frequency.
IH.VI.A.R3	Non-precision Approach	Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems.
IH.VI.A.R4	Non-precision Approach	Helicopter configuration during an approach and missed approach.
IH.VI.A.R5	Non-precision Approach	An unstable approach, including excessive descent rates.
IH.VI.A.R6	Non-precision Approach	Deteriorating weather conditions on approach.
IH.VI.A.R7	Non-precision Approach	Operating below the minimum descent altitude (MDA) without proper visual references.
IH.VI.A.S1	Non-precision Approach	Accomplish the non-precision instrument approaches selected by the evaluator.
IH.VI.A.S2	Non-precision Approach	Establish two-way communications with air traffic control (ATC) appropriate for the phase of flight or approach segment, and use proper communication phraseology.
IH.VI.A.S3	Non-precision Approach	Select, tune, identify, and confirm the operational status of navigation equipment to be used for the approach.
IH.VI.A.S4	Non-precision Approach	Comply with all clearances issued by ATC or the evaluator.
IH.VI.A.S5	Non-precision Approach	Recognize if any flight instrumentation is inaccurate or inoperative, and take appropriate action.
IH.VI.A.S6	Non-precision Approach	Advise ATC or the evaluator if unable to comply with a clearance.
IH.VI.A.S7	Non-precision Approach	Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
IH.VI.A.S8	Non-precision Approach	Establish the appropriate helicopter configuration and airspeed considering meteorological and operating conditions.
IH.VI.A.S9	Non-precision Approach	Maintain altitude ±100 feet, selected heading ±10°, airspeed ±10 knots, no more than 3/4 scale CDI deflection, and accurately track radials, courses, or bearings, prior to beginning the final approach segment.
IH.VI.A.S10	Non-precision Approach	Adjust the published MDA and visibility criteria for the aircraft approach category, as appropriate, for factors that include Notices of Air Missions (NOTAMs), inoperative aircraft or navigation equipment, or inoperative visual aids associated with the landing environment, etc.
IH.VI.A.S11	Non-precision Approach	Establish a stabilized descent to the appropriate altitude.
IH.VI.A.S12	Non-precision Approach	For the final approach segment, maintain no more than 3/4 scale CDI deflection, airspeed ±10 knots, and altitude, if applicable, above MDA +100/-0 feet to the Visual Descent Point (VDP) or missed approach point (MAP).
IH.VI.A.S13	Non-precision Approach	Assess if the required visual references are available, and either initiate the missed approach procedure or continue for landing.
IH.VI.A.S14	Non-precision Approach	Use a multi-function display (MFD) and other graphical navigation displays, if installed, to monitor position, track wind drift, and to maintain situational awareness.
IH.VI.A.S15	Non-precision Approach	Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
IH.VI.B.K1	Precision Approach	Procedures and limitations associated with a precision approach, including determining required descent rates and adjusting minimums in the case of inoperative equipment.
IH.VI.B.K2	Precision Approach	Navigation system displays, annunciations, and modes of operation.
IH.VI.B.K3	Precision Approach	Ground-based and satellite-based navigation systems (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests and regulations, interference, appropriate use of navigation data, signal integrity).
IH.VI.B.K4	Precision Approach	A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
IH.VI.B.R1	Precision Approach	Deviating from the assigned approach procedure.
IH.VI.B.R2	Precision Approach	Selecting a navigation frequency.
IH.VI.B.R3	Precision Approach	Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems.
IH.VI.B.R4	Precision Approach	Helicopter configuration during an approach and missed approach.
IH.VI.B.R5	Precision Approach	An unstable approach, including excessive descent rates.
IH.VI.B.R6	Precision Approach	Deteriorating weather conditions on approach.
IH.VI.B.R7	Precision Approach	Continuing to descend below the Decision Altitude (DA)/Decision Height (DH) when the required visual references are not visible.
IH.VI.B.S1	Precision Approach	Accomplish the precision instrument approach(es) selected by the evaluator.
IH.VI.B.S2	Precision Approach	Establish two-way communications with air traffic control (ATC) appropriate for the phase of flight or approach segment, and use proper communication phraseology.
IH.VI.B.S3	Precision Approach	Select, tune, identify, and confirm the operational status of navigation equipment to be used for the approach.
IH.VI.B.S4	Precision Approach	Comply with all clearances issued by ATC or the evaluator.
IH.VI.B.S5	Precision Approach	Recognize if any flight instrumentation is inaccurate or inoperative, and take appropriate action.
IH.VI.B.S6	Precision Approach	Advise ATC or the evaluator if unable to comply with a clearance.
IH.VI.B.S7	Precision Approach	Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
IH.VI.B.S8	Precision Approach	Establish the appropriate helicopter configuration and airspeed considering meteorological and operating conditions.
IH.VI.B.S9	Precision Approach	Maintain altitude ±100 feet, selected heading ±10°, airspeed ±10 knots, no more than 3/4 scale CDI deflection, and accurately track radials, courses, or bearings, prior to beginning the final approach segment.
IH.VI.B.S10	Precision Approach	Adjust the published DA/DH and visibility criteria for the aircraft approach category, as appropriate, to account for NOTAMs, inoperative helicopter or navigation equipment, or inoperative visual aids associated with the landing environment.
IH.VI.B.S11	Precision Approach	Establish a predetermined rate of descent at the point where vertical guidance begins, which approximates that required for the helicopter to follow the vertical guidance.
IH.VI.B.S12	Precision Approach	Maintain a stabilized final approach from the final approach fix (FAF) to DA/DH allowing no more than 3/4-scale deflection of either the vertical or lateral guidance indications, and maintain the desired airspeed ±10 knots.
IH.VI.B.S13	Precision Approach	Immediately initiate the missed approach procedure when at the DA/DH, and the required visual references for the runway are not unmistakably visible and identifiable.
IH.VI.B.S14	Precision Approach	Transition to a normal landing approach only when the helicopter is in a position from which a descent to a landing on the runway or suitable point not aligned with the final approach path can be made at a normal rate of descent using normal maneuvering.
IH.VI.B.S15	Precision Approach	Maintain a stabilized visual flight path from the DA/DH to the runway aiming point or descend visually to a suitable touchdown point not aligned with the instrument runway final course, as directed by the evaluator.
IH.VI.B.S16	Precision Approach	Use a multi-function display (MFD) and other graphical navigation displays, if installed, to monitor position, track wind drift, and to maintain situational awareness.
IH.VI.B.S17	Precision Approach	Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
IH.VI.C.K1	Missed Approach	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.
IH.VI.C.R1	Missed Approach	Deviations from prescribed procedures or ATC instructions.
IH.VI.C.R2	Missed Approach	Holding, diverting, or electing to fly the approach again.
IH.VI.C.R3	Missed Approach	Helicopter configuration during an approach and missed approach.
IH.VI.C.R4	Missed Approach	Factors that might lead to executing a missed approach procedure before the MAP or to a go-around below DA, DH, or MDA, as applicable.
IH.VI.C.R5	Missed Approach	Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems.
IH.VI.C.S1	Missed Approach	Promptly initiate the missed approach procedure and report it to ATC.
IH.VI.C.S2	Missed Approach	Apply the appropriate power setting and configure the helicopter to establish a positive rate of climb in accordance with the POH/RFM.
IH.VI.C.S3	Missed Approach	Comply with the published or alternate missed approach procedure.
IH.VI.C.S4	Missed Approach	Advise ATC or the evaluator if unable to comply with a clearance, restriction, or climb gradient.
IH.VI.C.S5	Missed Approach	Follow the recommended checklist items appropriate to the missed approach/go-around procedure.
IH.VI.C.S6	Missed Approach	Maintain the recommended airspeed ±10 knots; heading, course, or bearing ±10°; and altitude(s) ±100 feet during the missed approach procedure.
IH.VI.C.S7	Missed Approach	Use an MFD and other graphical navigation displays, if installed, to monitor position and track to help navigate the missed approach.
IH.VI.C.S8	Missed Approach	Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
IH.VI.C.S9	Missed Approach	Request ATC clearance to attempt another approach, proceed to the alternate airport, holding fix, or other clearance limit, as appropriate, or as directed by the evaluator.
IH.VI.D.K1	Landing from an Instrument Approach	Elements related to the pilot's responsibilities, and the environmental, operational, and meteorological factors that affect landing from a straight-in approach.
IH.VI.D.K2	Landing from an Instrument Approach	Airport signs, markings, and lighting, including approach lighting systems.
IH.VI.D.K3	Landing from an Instrument Approach	Appropriate landing profiles and aircraft configurations.
IH.VI.D.R1	Landing from an Instrument Approach	Attempting to land from an unstable approach.
IH.VI.D.R2	Landing from an Instrument Approach	Flying below the glidepath.
IH.VI.D.R3	Landing from an Instrument Approach	Transitioning from instrument to visual references for landing.
IH.VI.D.R4	Landing from an Instrument Approach	Aircraft configuration for landing.
IH.VI.D.S1	Landing from an Instrument Approach	Transition at the DA/DH, MDA, or visual descent point (VDP) to a visual flight condition, allowing for safe visual maneuvering and a normal landing.
IH.VI.D.S2	Landing from an Instrument Approach	Adhere to all ATC or evaluator advisories, such as NOTAMs, windshear, wake turbulence, runway surface, and other operational considerations.
IH.VI.D.S3	Landing from an Instrument Approach	Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
IH.VI.D.S4	Landing from an Instrument Approach	Maintain positive helicopter control throughout the landing maneuver.
IH.VI.D.S5	Landing from an Instrument Approach	Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
IH.VII.A.K1	Loss of Communications	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.
IH.VII.A.R1	Loss of Communications	Possible reasons for loss of communication.
IH.VII.A.R2	Loss of Communications	Deviation from procedures for lost communications.
IH.VII.A.S1	Loss of Communications	Recognize a simulated loss of communication.
IH.VII.A.S2	Loss of Communications	Simulate actions to re-establish communication.
IH.VII.A.S3	Loss of Communications	Determine whether to continue to flight plan destination or deviate.
IH.VII.A.S4	Loss of Communications	Determine appropriate time to begin an approach.
IH.VII.A.S5	Loss of Communications	Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
IH.VII.B.K1	Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (Multiengine	Instrument approach procedures with one engine inoperative.
IH.VII.B.R1	Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (Multiengine	Potential engine failure during approach and landing.
IH.VII.B.R2	Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (Multiengine	Aircraft/powerplant limitations.
IH.VII.B.R3	Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (Multiengine	Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
IH.VII.B.R4	Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (Multiengine	Collision hazards.
IH.VII.B.R5	Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (Multiengine	Configuring the helicopter.
IH.VII.B.R6	Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (Multiengine	Performing a go-around/rejected landing with an engine failure.
IH.VII.B.S1	Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (Multiengine	Promptly recognize an engine failure and maintain positive helicopter control.
IH.VII.B.S2	Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (Multiengine	Use flight controls and configure the helicopter as required to maintain best performance or as recommended by the manufacturer.
IH.VII.B.S3	Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (Multiengine	Follow the manufacturer's recommended emergency procedures and complete the appropriate checklist.
IH.VII.B.S4	Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (Multiengine	Maintain control and fly the helicopter within the one engine inoperative (OEI) operating limitations.
IH.VII.B.S5	Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (Multiengine	Monitor the operating engine and helicopter systems and make adjustments as necessary.
IH.VII.B.S6	Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (Multiengine	Request and follow an actual or a simulated air traffic control (ATC) clearance for an instrument approach.
IH.VII.B.S7	Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (Multiengine	Maintain altitude ±100 feet, airspeed ±10 knots, and selected heading ±10°.
IH.VII.B.S8	Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (Multiengine	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.
IH.VII.B.S9	Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (Multiengine	On final approach segment, maintain vertical (as applicable) and lateral guidance within 3/4-scale deflection.
IH.VII.B.S10	Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (Multiengine	Execute a landing.
IH.VII.B.S11	Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (Multiengine	Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
IH.VII.B.S12	Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (Multiengine	Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
IH.VII.C.K1	Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators	Recognizing if primary flight instruments are inaccurate or inoperative, and advising ATC or the evaluator.
IH.VII.C.K2	Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators	Possible failure modes of primary instruments and how to correct or minimize the effect of the loss.
IH.VII.C.R1	Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators	Use of secondary flight displays when primary displays have failed.
IH.VII.C.R2	Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators	Maintaining helicopter control.
IH.VII.C.R3	Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators	Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
IH.VII.C.S1	Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators	Advise ATC or the evaluator if unable to comply with a clearance.
IH.VII.C.S2	Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators	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).
IH.VII.C.S3	Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators	Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
IH.VIII.A.K1	Checking Instruments and Equipment	Procedures for documenting in-flight/postflight discrepancies.
IH.VIII.A.R1	Checking Instruments and Equipment	Performance and documentation of postflight inspection and helicopter discrepancies.
IH.VIII.A.S1	Checking Instruments and Equipment	Conduct a postflight inspection and document discrepancies and servicing requirements, if any.