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AI.XII.C.K1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

Causes of partial or complete power loss related to the specific type of powerplant(s).

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Causes of partial or complete power loss related to the specific type of powerplant(s).

Bottom line

If there is a performance loss when the throttle of the affected engine is retarded, some power is still available. Many cases of power loss are related to fuel starvation, where restoration of power may be made with the selection of another tank.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-33–13-34) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. PHAK ch. 7 (p. 7-24) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. PHAK ch. 7 (p. 7-20) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  5. SEA ch. 7 (p. 7-4) — FAA-H-8083-23
  6. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  7. AFH ch. 11 (p. 11-13) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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