INSTRUMENT RATING (IR) TEST

Question 0

IR Test conduct and completion

Answer 0

• Carried out to standards set out in CAD 170 and Training Manual.
• In accordance with Regs and Legs
• All parts completed in 28 days

Question 1

IR Classification

Answer 1

• Type-specific: EFIS and FMS (list)

- Generic: all other, test valid for all type in class

Question 2

Test Conditions - Type-specific IR

Answer 2

• ALL avbl eqt, including FMS, AP, A/THR

- Tolerances as stated plus provisos

Question 3

IR Test additional provisos

FMS Data

Answer 3

• Candidate checks validity of initial and subsequent programming of FMS (insertion by PNF if per SOP)

Question 4

IR Test additional provisos

DEP APPR based on radio aids

Answer 4

• Must be displayed, identified, monitored by both pilots.

Question 5

IR Test additional provisos

Enroute section

Answer 5

• May be latter part of SID/initial part of arrival.
• En-route NAVAIDs may be auto tuned
• Manual tuning/needle display if per SOP

Question 6

IR Test additional provisos

LNAV RNP

Answer 6

• Appropriate FMS lat NAV mode should be engaged.

- Tracking accuracy within RNP by monitoring programming and performance.

Question 7

IR Test additional provisos

Radio aid ID

Answer 7

• Identify aurally or visually

- Clear indication of ID to IRE.

Question 8

IR Test additional provisos

Incorrect set-up or use of FMS

Answer 8

• Fail point.

Question 9

FMS Holding

Answer 9

• Based on 1 min INBOUND leg
• Varying AOB to acq inbd trk.
• Candidate to time OUTBOUND leg

Question 10

Test condition - Generic IR

Answer 10

• No AP except during APPR brief
• FD may be used as agreed by IRE
• Track INBD/OUTBD NDB only needle
  (VOR using RMI may substitute)
• Track VOR radial using CDI

Question 11

Test Syllabus

Answer 11

• Flight preparation
• TO and Climb
• En-Route
• Holding
• ILS & MISAP

Question 12

Sec 1. Flight Prep

Answer 12

• All pre-DEP checks and drills
• Use of checklists
• Visual checks: Point out to IRE

Question 13

Sec 2. TO & CLB

Answer 13

• Visual TO
• instrument DEP and CLB
• Initial ALT or FL at which a/c clean
• Follow published route/ATC instructions

Question 14

Sec 3. En-route

Answer 14

• Along planned route in acc. ATC instructions.
• Use tracking facilities as briefed by IRE
• Must demonstrate ability to maintain specified track

Question 15

Sec 4. Holding

Answer 15

• En-route or as part of APPR
• Standard entry to inbound HDG
• At least one full hold
• Comply local regs/SPD limits
• Able to achieve inbd trk

Question 16

Sec 5. ILS & MISAP

Answer 16

• No radar vectors after IF
• Follow published horizontal/vertical pattern.
• At DA(H) go-around, published MISAP unless directed by ATC.
• DH AAL.

Question 17

Non-precision approach (RNP APPR if applicable)

Answer 17

Initial IR only

Question 18

Rest requirements

Answer 18

• Failure in a section: Retest that section only
• Failure of Sec 2 AND 5: Complete retest
• 3 or more sections: Complete restest

Question 19

Post Test

Answer 19

• Renewal: Sign C of T (date, type, reg or sim code)
• First test on type: Do NOT sign C of T, send DCA 80 to CAD.
• Ensure ONLY applicable C of T signed.
• Fail: Follow “Fail recorded”