Inflight Powerplant(s) Failure and Restart (AMEL, AMES)
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with inflight powerplant failure and restart procedures, if applicable, in a multiengine airplane. Note: See Appendix 2: Safety of Flight and Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.
Bottom line
In any case, pilots must follow the applicable emergency procedures outlined in the AFM/ POH. A competent flight instructor teaches the multiengine learner about the critical importance of feathering the propeller in a timely manner should an actual engine failure situation ever be encountered. Plan unfeathering and restart to be completed no lower than 3,000 feet AGL.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-36) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- PHAK ch. 7 (p. 7-24) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AFH ch. 11 (p. 11-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
Knowledge
Risk management
- AA.VII.D.R1: Powerplant(s) failure.
- AA.VII.D.R2: Methods for handling a powerplant failure or a powerplant restart.
- AA.VII.D.R3: Diagnosis of the cause of the powerplant failure.
- AA.VII.D.R4: Collision hazards.
- AA.VII.D.R5: Configuring the airplane.
- AA.VII.D.R6: Factors and situations that could lead to an inadvertent stall, spin, and loss of control with an inflight powerplant failure.
- AA.VII.D.R7: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Skills
- AA.VII.D.S1: Recognize and correctly identify powerplant(s) failure, complete memory items (if applicable), and maintain positive airplane control.
- AA.VII.D.S2: Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate emergency procedures and checklist(s) for propeller feathering or powerpla
- AA.VII.D.S3: Use flight controls in the proper combination as recommended by the manufacturer, or as required to maintain best performance, and trim as r
- AA.VII.D.S4: Determine the cause for the powerplant(s) failure and if a restart is a viable option.
- AA.VII.D.S5: Maintain the operating powerplant(s) within acceptable operating limits.
- AA.VII.D.S6: Maintain airspeed ±10 knots, altitude ±100 feet, headings ±10°, as specified by the evaluator and within the airplane’s capability.
- AA.VII.D.S7: Consider a powerplant restart and, if appropriate, demonstrate the powerplant restart procedures in accordance with the manufacturer or oper
- AA.VII.D.S8: Select the nearest suitable airport or landing area.
- AA.VII.D.S9: Communicate with air traffic control (ATC) and the evaluator, as appropriate for the situation.
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