AA.VII.B.S2FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills
Establish a power-off descent approximately straight-ahead if the powerplant failure oc...
Establish a power-off descent approximately straight-ahead if the powerplant failure occurs after becoming airborne and before reaching an altitude where a safe turn can be made (ASEL, ASES) or the performance capabilities and operating limitations of the airplane do not allow the climb to continue (AMEL, AMES).
Bottom line
The prudent multiengine pilot should pick a decision point in the takeoff and climb sequence in advance. If an engine fails before this point, the takeoff should be rejected, even if airborne, for a landing on whatever runway or surface lies essentially ahead.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-11–13-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-25) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- PHAK ch. 9 (p. 9-4) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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