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CA.IX.E.R1FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Risk management

Potential engine failure during takeoff.

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Potential engine failure during takeoff.

Bottom line

The prudent multiengine pilot should pick a decision point in the takeoff and climb sequence in advance. If an engine fails before this point, the takeoff should be rejected, even if airborne, for a landing on whatever runway or surface lies essentially ahead.

FAA references

  1. AIH ch. 9 (p. 9-9) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  2. FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
  3. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-1–13-2) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-12) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. PHAK Glossary (p. G-33) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  6. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  7. AFH ch. 9 (pp. 9-28–9-29) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  8. PHAK ch. 9 (p. 9-4) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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