AI.XII.F.R1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management
Potential engine failure after lift-off.
Potential engine failure after lift-off.
Bottom line
There is no guarantee that under all conditions a light twin would be capable of continuing a takeoff and climbing out after an engine failure. The single-engine service ceiling should be reviewed before each flight to determine if the airplane, as loaded, can maintain appropriate minimum IFR or VFR altitudes following the loss of an engine. If an engine fails after this point, the pilot should promptly execute the appropriate engine failure procedure and continue the climb, assuming the performance capability exists.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-35–13-36) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
- AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- PHAK ch. 9 (p. 9-4) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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