Scenario 10: When flying an IFR approach, if visual reference is lost after passing the Final Approach Fix (FAF), what action should the pilot take?

Question: Scenario 10: When flying an IFR approach, if visual reference is lost after passing the Final Approach Fix (FAF), what action should the pilot take?

Answer options:

• Continue the approach to the Decision Altitude/Height (DA/H) or Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA). ✅ Immediately execute the published missed approach procedure.
• Contact ATC for vectors to a different runway.
• Attempt to climb above the clouds to regain visual reference.

Correct answer: Immediately execute the published missed approach procedure.

Explanation: If visual reference is lost after the FAF during an IFR approach, the pilot must immediately execute the published missed approach procedure. Continuing the approach without visual reference is unsafe. The correct answer is "Immediately execute the published missed approach procedure.". This capacity-fill scenario 10 reinforces the same competency for the inrat bank and follows the certified explanation standard.