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All previous editions of the Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards will be obsolete as of this date.  \nFAA-S-8081-4C  \nRECORD OF CHANGES  \nChange 1: 12/9/98  \nReason: To correct errors.  \n∙ Appendix 1—Levels of Simulation Device Credit, Use of Chart, Note 1 and 2.  \nReason: Correction of circling approach altitude tolerances for minimum descent altitude (MDA) .  \n∙ AREA OF OPERATION: INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES, TASK D, CIRCLING APPROACH (IA, A, AA) .  \nChange 2: 03/11/99  \nReason: To align the PTS with part 61.  \n∙ Added a Rating Task Table matrix and changed appropriate references in the introduction.  \n∙ Removed all references applicable to added ratings (in parenthesis) by each TASK on the Examiner’s Checklist and throughout the PTS.  \nReason: To bring the PTS in line with the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) .  \n∙ All references to Standard Instrument Departure (SID or SID’s) have been changed to read: instrument departure procedures (DP’s) .  \nFOREWORD  \nThe Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards (PTS) book is published by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish the standards for instrument rating certification practical tests for the airplane, helicopter, and powered lift, category and classes. These practical test standards shall also be used for the instrument portion of the commercial pilot–airship practical test. FAA inspectors and designated pilot examiners shall conduct practical tests in compliance with these standards. Flight instructors and applicants should find these standards helpful during training and when preparing for practical tests.  \nRichard O. Gordon  \nActing Director, Flight Standards Service  \nFAA-S-8081-4C  \nChange 2 03/11/99  \nCONTENTS  \nINTRODUCTION................................................................................ 1  \nGeneral Information....................................................................... 1  \nPractical Test Standard Concept...................................................2  \nPractical Test Book Description.....................................................2  \nPractical Test Standards Description.............................................2  \nUse of the Practical Test Standards Book.....................................4  \nPractical Test Prerequisites: Instrument Rating .............................5  \nAircraft and Equipment Required for the Practical Test.................6  \nUse of FAA-Approved Flight Simulator or Flight Training Device ...................................................................................... 6  \nExaminer Responsibility................................................................. 7  \nSatisfactory Performance..............................................................8  \nUnsatisfactory Performance..........................................................9  \nLetter of Discontinuance................................................................9  \nCrew Resource Management (CRM).......................................... 10  \nApplicant’s Use of Checklists....................................................... 10  \nUse of Distractions During Practical Tests................................... 10  \nMetric Conversion Initiative.......................................................... 10  \nPositive Exchange of Flight Controls............................................ 11  \nFlight Instructor Responsibility...................................................... 11  \nEmphasis on Attitude Instrument Flying and Partial-Panel Skills ........","cbCaimvyuSdyWGg7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimvyuSdyWGg7","pdf",103077,"English","# Introduction\n## General Information\n## Practical Test Standard Concept\n## Practical Test Book Description\n## Practical Test Standards Description\n## Use of the Practical Test Standards Book\n## Practical Test Prerequisites: Instrument Rating\n## Aircraft and Equipment Required for the Practical Test\n## Examiner Responsibility\n## Satisfactory Performance\n## Unsatisfactory Performance\n## Letter of Discontinuance\n## Crew Resource Management (CRM)\n## Applicant’s Use of Checklists\n## Use of Distractions During Practical Tests\n## Metric Conversion Initiative\n## Positive Exchange of Flight Controls\n## Flight Instructor Responsibility\n## Emphasis on Attitude Instrument Flying and Partial-Panel Skills\n## Rating Task Table\n# Applicant’s Practical Test Checklist\n# Examiner’s Practical Test Checklist\n# Areas of Operation: Instrument Rating\n## I. Preflight Preparation\n## II. Preflight Procedures\n## III. Air Traffic Control Clearances and Procedures\n## IV. Flight by Reference to Instruments\n## V. Navigation Systems\n## VI. Instrument Approach Procedures\n## VII. Emergency Operations\n## VIII. Postflight Procedures\n# Appendix 1—Task vs. Simulation Device Credit","[{\"question\":\"What document does FAA-S-8081-4C define and for which aircraft categories?\",\"answer\":\"FAA-S-8081-4C defines standards for Instrument Rating practical tests for airplane, helicopter, and powered lift. It is also used for the instrument portion of the commercial pilot–airship practical test.\"},{\"question\":\"Who is required to conduct practical tests in compliance with these standards?\",\"answer\":\"FAA inspectors and designated pilot examiners must conduct the practical tests in compliance with the standards. 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