AI.II.P.K7FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge
How to determine the best course of action after an engine failure.
How to determine the best course of action after an engine failure.
Bottom line
Some situations, such as engine failures, require a pilot to respond immediately using established procedures with little time for detailed analysis. The greatest hazard in an OEI takeoff is attempting to fly when it is not within the performance capability of the airplane to do so.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 400 feet AGL, after an engine failure after takeoff | Checklist altitude |
| 75 seconds plus a 4-second reaction time, for a 225-degree change in direction | Turn-back time |
| approximately 30 to 45 degrees, when initiating an emergency descent | Emergency descent bank |
FAA references
- AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-20) — FAA-H-8083-9B
- FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
- AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-9) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-27–9-28) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- RMH Glossary (p. G-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-19) — FAA-H-8083-9B
- RMH ch. 8 (p. 8-3) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- PHAK ch. 2 (pp. 2-20–2-21) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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