AA.VII.CFAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023
Powerplant Failure (Simulated) (ASEL, ASES)
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with powerplant failure and associated emergency approach and landing procedures. Note: See Appendix 2: Safety of Flight and Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.
Bottom line
Certain immediate action items (such as a response to an engine failure in a critical phase of flight) are best committed to memory. After they are accomplished, and as work load permits, the pilot can compare the action taken with a checklist.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-35) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- PHAK ch. 9 (p. 9-4) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-29) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-23) — FAA-H-8083-3C
Knowledge
- AA.VII.C.K1: Immediate action items and emergency procedures for a forced landing.
- AA.VII.C.K2: Airspeed, including:
- AA.VII.C.K2a: a. Importance of best glide speed and its relationship to distance
- AA.VII.C.K2b: b. Difference between best glide speed and minimum sink speed
- AA.VII.C.K2c: c. Effects of wind on glide distance
- AA.VII.C.K3: Effects of atmospheric conditions on emergency approach and landing.
- AA.VII.C.K4: A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
- AA.VII.C.K5: Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) and other emergency locating devices.
- AA.VII.C.K6: Air traffic control (ATC) services to aircraft in distress.
Risk management
- AA.VII.C.R1: Altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, gliding distance, and available landing distance considerations.
- AA.VII.C.R2: Following or changing the planned flightpath to the selected landing area.
- AA.VII.C.R3: Collision hazards.
- AA.VII.C.R4: Configuring the airplane.
- AA.VII.C.R5: Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
- AA.VII.C.R6: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
- AA.VII.C.R7: A powerplant failure in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC).
Skills
- AA.VII.C.S1: Recognize the powerplant failure.
- AA.VII.C.S2: Determine the cause for the simulated powerplant failure (if altitude permits) and if a restart is a viable option.
- AA.VII.C.S3: Maintain positive control throughout the maneuver.
- AA.VII.C.S4: Establish and maintain the recommended best glide airspeed, ±5 knots.
- AA.VII.C.S5: Configure the airplane in accordance with the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)\Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) and existing conditions.
- AA.VII.C.S6: Select a suitable landing area considering altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, and available glide distance.
- AA.VII.C.S7: Establish a proper flight path to the selected landing area.
- AA.VII.C.S8: Complete emergency checklist items appropriate to the airplane in a timely manner and as recommended by the manufacturer or operator.
- AA.VII.C.S9: Communicate with air traffic control (ATC) and the evaluator, as appropriate for the situation.
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