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IR.VII.C.S1FAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Skills

Promptly recognize an engine failure and maintain positive aircraft control.

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Promptly recognize an engine failure and maintain positive aircraft control.

Bottom line

Maintain directional control with rudder and aileron, and assume the pitch attitude for Vyse. Execute the memory items from the Engine Failure After Takeoff checklist. Assume the bank angle and ball position for zero sideslip and maintain the best climb rate at Vyse.

FAA references

  1. FAA-P-8740-66, Flying Light Twins Safely — FAA-P-8740-66
  2. IFH ch. 10 (p. 10-22) — FAA-H-8083-15B
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