What guidance do FAA-H-8083-2 and FAA-H-8083-3 provide for pilot training and evaluation?

• A. Guidance on weather minimums for IFR
• B. Guidance on systems and equipment malfunctions for pilot training and evaluation
• C. Guidance on airspace classifications
• D. Guidance on flight planning formulas

Answer: (B)

These FAA manuals guide how instructors train and how examiners evaluate pilots by focusing on how to handle abnormal situations stemming from aircraft systems and equipment malfunctions. They outline what knowledge and procedures a pilot should demonstrate when something isn’t working as intended, including recognizing symptoms, interpreting indications, and applying the proper abnormal or emergency procedures and checklists. Weather minimums for IFR, airspace classifications, or basic flight planning formulas aren’t the focus of these particular guidance volumes; those topics come from other sources. So, the best answer is the one that centers on understanding and managing system and equipment malfunctions during training and evaluation.