AA.VII.EFAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023
Approach and Landing with a Powerplant Failure (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with approach and landing with a powerplant failure 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
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with approach and landing with a powerplant failure in a multiengine airplane.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-21) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-24) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-28) — FAA-H-8083-3C
Knowledge
Risk management
- AA.VII.E.R1: Planning for a powerplant failure inflight or during an approach.
- AA.VII.E.R2: Collision hazards.
- AA.VII.E.R3: Configuring the airplane.
- AA.VII.E.R4: Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
- AA.VII.E.R5: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
- AA.VII.E.R6: Performing a go-around/rejected landing with a powerplant failure.
Skills
- AA.VII.E.S1: Recognize and correctly identify powerplant(s) failure, complete memory items (if applicable), and maintain positive airplane control.
- AA.VII.E.S2: Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete the appropriate emergency procedures and checklist(s) for simulated propeller feathering o
- AA.VII.E.S3: Use flight controls and configure the aircraft as required to maintain best performance or as recommended by the manufacturer.
- AA.VII.E.S4: Maintain the operating powerplant(s) within acceptable operating limits.
- AA.VII.E.S5: Communicate with air traffic control (ATC) and the evaluator, as appropriate for the situation.
- AA.VII.E.S6: Prior to beginning the final approach segment, maintain the desired altitude ±100 feet, the desired airspeed ±10 knots, the desired heading
- AA.VII.E.S7: Establish the recommended approach and landing configuration and airspeed, ±5 knots, and adjust pitch attitude and power as required to main
- AA.VII.E.S8: Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing.
- AA.VII.E.S9: Make smooth, timely, and correct control application before, during, and after touchdown.
- AA.VII.E.S10: Touch down at the appropriate speed and pitch attitude at the runway aiming point markings -250/+500 feet, or where there are no runway mark
- AA.VII.E.S11: During round out and touchdown contact the water at the proper pitch attitude within 200 feet beyond a specified point. In addition, for AME
- AA.VII.E.S12: Maintain positive aircraft control throughout the landing using drag and braking devices, as appropriate, to come to a stop.
- AA.VII.E.S13: Coordinate with crew, if applicable, and complete after landing checklists.
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