FlyCurrentFLYCURRENT
AA.VII.B.S3FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Continue the takeoff if the (simulated) powerplant failure occurs at a point where the ...

ACS element text (the applicant demonstrates understanding of)

Continue the takeoff if the (simulated) powerplant failure occurs at a point where the airplane can continue to a specified airspeed and altitude at the end of the runway commensurate with the airplane’s performance capabilities and operating limitations (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. Any turn, such as to return to the airport, seriously degrades the already marginal climb performance of the airplane.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-11–13-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-19) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. PHAK ch. 9 (p. 9-4) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-25) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. PHAK Glossary (p. G-1) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
Members lesson

Build understanding you can use

Unlock the full lesson and continue studying this element.

  • Full teaching sections: Standard; Meeting it; Deviations; Practice
  • Check your understanding with answers you can reveal
View membership options