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CA.X.A.R1FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Risk management

Potential engine failure during flight.

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Potential engine failure during flight.

Bottom line

Confirmation on the engine gauges may or may not be possible, depending upon the failure mode. Identification should be primarily through the control inputs required to maintain straight flight, not the engine gauges.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-30) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-36) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-31–13-32) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-6) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. FAAP874066 Landing Gear Selected Up, OEI Climb Performance Adequate — FAA-P-8740-66
  6. FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
  7. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  8. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  9. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-29) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  10. PHAK ch. 9 (p. 9-4) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  11. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-28) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  12. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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