CA.IX.FFAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023
Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with engine failure after liftoff. Note: See Appendix 2: Safety of Flight and Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.
Bottom line
The actions listed in the “Engine Failure After Takeoff ” checklist in this pamphlet should be promptly executed to configure the airplane for climb with minimum drag.
FAA references
- FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
- FAAP874066 Landing Gear Selected Up, OEI Climb Performance Adequate — FAA-P-8740-66
Knowledge
- CA.IX.F.K1: Factors affecting minimum controllable speed (VMC).
- CA.IX.F.K2: VMC (red line), VYSE (blue line), and safe single-engine speed (VSSE).
- CA.IX.F.K3: Accelerate/stop and accelerate/go distances.
- CA.IX.F.K4: How to identify, verify, feather, and secure an inoperative engine.
- CA.IX.F.K5: Importance of drag reduction, including propeller feathering, gear and flap retraction, the manufacturer’s recommended control input and its
- CA.IX.F.K6: Simulated propeller feathering and the evaluator’s zero-thrust procedures and responsibilities.
Risk management
- CA.IX.F.R1: Potential engine failure after lift-off.
- CA.IX.F.R2: Collision hazards.
- CA.IX.F.R3: Configuring the airplane.
- CA.IX.F.R4: Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
- CA.IX.F.R5: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Skills
- CA.IX.F.S1: Promptly recognize an engine failure, maintain control, and use appropriate emergency procedures.
- CA.IX.F.S2: Establish VYSE; if obstructions are present, establish best single-engine angle of climb speed (VXSE) or VMC +5 knots, whichever is greater,
- CA.IX.F.S3: Reduce drag by retracting landing gear and flaps in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidance.
- CA.IX.F.S4: Simulate feathering the propeller on the inoperative engine (evaluator should then establish zero thrust on the inoperative engine).
- CA.IX.F.S5: Use flight controls in the proper combination as recommended by the manufacturer, or as required to maintain best performance, and trim as r
- CA.IX.F.S6: Monitor the operating engine and aircraft systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- CA.IX.F.S7: Recognize the airplane’s performance capabilities. If a climb is not possible at VYSE, maintain VYSE and return to the departure airport for
- CA.IX.F.S8: Simulate securing the inoperative engine.
- CA.IX.F.S9: Maintain heading ±10° and airspeed ±5 knots.
- CA.IX.F.S10: Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
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