Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with executing a published instrument approach solely by reference to instruments with one engine inoperative. Note: See Appendix 2: Safety of Flight and Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task. Note: For non-amphibious seaplanes, this task applies only when the applicant has immediate access to an instrument approach to a waterway.
Bottom line
A series of predetermined maneuvers for the orderly transfer of an aircraft under IFR from the beginning of the initial approach to a landing or to a point from which a landing may be made visually. In OEI flight, no instrument directly tells the pilot that the airplane is being flown at zero sideslip.
FAA references
- PHAK Glossary (p. G-16) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
- IFH ch. 10 (p. 10-22) — FAA-H-8083-15B
Knowledge
Risk management
- CA.X.D.R1: Potential engine failure during approach and landing.
- CA.X.D.R2: Collision hazards.
- CA.X.D.R3: Configuring the airplane.
- CA.X.D.R4: Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
- CA.X.D.R5: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
- CA.X.D.R6: Performing a go-around/rejected landing with an engine failure.
Skills
- CA.X.D.S1: Promptly recognize an engine failure and maintain positive aircraft control.
- CA.X.D.S2: Set the engine controls, reduce drag, identify and verify the inoperative engine, and simulate feathering of the propeller on the inoperativ
- CA.X.D.S3: Use flight controls in the proper combination as recommended by the manufacturer, or as required to maintain best performance, and trim as r
- CA.X.D.S4: Follow the manufacturer’s recommended emergency procedures and complete the appropriate checklist.
- CA.X.D.S5: Monitor the operating engine and aircraft systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- CA.X.D.S6: Request and follow an actual or a simulated air traffic control (ATC) clearance for an instrument approach.
- CA.X.D.S7: Maintain altitude ±100 feet or minimum sink rate if applicable, airspeed ±10 knots, and selected heading ±10°.
- CA.X.D.S8: Establish a rate of descent that ensures arrival at the minimum descent altitude (MDA) or decision altitude (DA)/decision height (DH) with t
- CA.X.D.S9: On final approach segment, maintain vertical (as applicable) and lateral guidance within ¾-scale deflection.
- CA.X.D.S10: Avoid loss of airplane control or attempted flight contrary to the operating limitations of the airplane.
- CA.X.D.S11: Comply with the published criteria for the aircraft approach category if circling.
- CA.X.D.S12: Execute a landing.
- CA.X.D.S13: Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
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