Operation under IFR in controlled airspace: Malfunction reports

In plain English

If navigation, approach or communication equipment malfunctions while you are IFR in controlled airspace, report it to ATC as soon as practical — including your aircraft ID, what's affected, how much it impairs your IFR capability, and what help you need.

Key points

• Report nav/approach/comm malfunctions to ATC as soon as practical.
• Include the aircraft identification, the equipment affected, the degree of impairment to your IFR capability, and the assistance desired.

Common pitfalls

• Pressing on with a degraded system without telling ATC.

Summary: Under IFR in controlled airspace, promptly report any nav/approach/comm equipment malfunction to ATC with your ID, the equipment affected, the impairment, and the help you need.