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AA.VII.D.R3FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Diagnosis of the cause of the powerplant failure.

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Diagnosis of the cause of the powerplant failure.

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An accident caused by failure of an engine component that may lead to complete failure of the engine. Symptoms of a flameout normally are the same as those following an engine failure. If the flameout is due to a transitory condition, such as an imbalance between fuel flow and engine speed, an airstart may be attempted once the condition is corrected.

FAA references

  1. RMH Glossary — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. PHAK ch. 7 (p. 7-24) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. RMH ch. 3 (pp. 3-1–3-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  4. AFH ch. 11 (p. 11-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. PHAK ch. 9 (p. 9-4) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. PHAK ch. 7 (p. 7-27) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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