PA.IX.F.K4FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge
How to identify, verify, feather, and secure an inoperative engine.
How to identify, verify, feather, and secure an inoperative engine.
Bottom line
The failed engine is the side that requires no rudder pressure. The Engine Failure After Takeoff Checklist includes the steps "Identify Which engine failed," "Verify Close inop engine throttle," and "Inop engine prop Feather."
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 400 feet AGL — refer to the printed checklist | Checklist |
| no lower than 3,000 feet AGL — plan unfeathering and restart | Unfeather |
| approximately 2 to 3 degrees toward the operative engine, absent specific AFM/POH recommendations | Climb bank |
FAA references
- PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-20) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- FAAP874066 Landing Gear Selected Up, OEI Climb Performance Adequate — FAA-P-8740-66
- AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-35–13-36) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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